THE LEGENDARY ULTIMATE CHALLENGE MUD RUN
Saturday 12th April
Interested in physically pushing yourself to your limits? This isn’t just a 5k with a few obstacles thrown in for fun. Built by a former marine drill instructor, there are 36 military-style obstacles spread over 6.3 miles. This is both physically and mentally challenging. If you want to sign up, the cut-off date is on April 5th.
JOHN LEGEND PERFORMANCE
Wednesday 16th April
Township Auditorium
A prodigious musical performer often tagged as neo-soul, John Legend is coming to Columbia! Tickets range from $50-$95 and are selling out quick. For more information visit http://www.ticketmaster.com/john-legend-columbia-south-carolina-04-16-2014/event/0E004C36D7457CD5
DISNEY ON ICE: ROCKIN’ EVER AFTER
Thursday 17th April – Sunday 20th April
$47 Rink-side, $37 VIP, $27, $22, $17
Students tend to be die-hard Disney fans, so what could be more fitting than singing along and partying with some of the most magical heroes in the Disney kingdom? Disney on Ice presents a musical showcase, Rockin’ Ever After, at the Colonial Life Arena. It features new characters from Brave and Tangled, and old time favorites like Ariel and Belle.
SPARKLEBERRY COUNTRY FAIR
Friday 25th April – Saturday 26th April
The annual Sparkleberry Country Fair is lots of fun for the entire family. There is a parade, antique tractors, military displays, arts, crafts and of course, plenty of food. This two day attraction takes place in Northeast Columbia and is a great way to raise money for the local community.
WINE TASTING AT RIVERBANKS BOTANICAL GARDEN
Friday 25th April @ 7-9.30pm
Fancy yourself as a bit of a wine connoisseur? This would be the ideal event to learn more about wine tasting in general and your own likes and dislikes. Tickets cost $40 for Riverbanks members / $50 general public. $60 day of event. Plus there will be food from local chefs and live music.
COLUMBIA RECORD FAIR
Sunday 27th April. 12-5pm.
Held at the Columbia Museum of Art, record enthusiasts from across the east coast will be selling a variety of LP’s, 45’s, CD’s and DVD’s. From the top charts to extremely rare, you can update your entire music collection in one afternoon. You can even enjoy a pop-up beer garden on Boyd Plaza brought to you by The Whig and KC’s Hot Dogs.
