Top 10 Things To Do in Columbia SC | This Week's Top 10 Things to Do

March 5 - March 11, 2010
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Through Saturday, March 6. "Crowns". "Crowns" is a moving and celebratory musical play in which hats become a springboard for an exploration of black history and identity as seen through the eyes of a young black woman who has come down South to stay with her aunt after her brother is killed in Brooklyn. Visit Trustus Theatre for more information.

Friday, March 5. R.B. Stone Live! R.B.'s music has been played around the world for years; he's won several awards (among these a songwriting award from Billboard Magazine) and praise from his professional peers. Check out his music before the show! 8 PM and no cover charge. For more information, visit the 145 Club.

Friday, March 5. The Diva Hair Weaver. The Diva Hair Weaver, hosts an African-American hair and hat show inspired by the works in the exhibition, The Chemistry of Color. Cash bar provided by The Whig. Visit the Columbia Museum of Art for more information.

Friday, March 5. US Navy Band. This incredible group performs for the President, the Department of the Navy, and other senior military and government officials and will be at District Two Auditorium at Richland Northeast High School. They have also performed on the "CBS Morning Show" and "Larry King Live.". Visit Richland II for more information.

Friday, March 5. Official Kick Off to St. Pat's. Come help dye the Five Points fountain green with Logan the Leprechaun, Rince N'ah Eireann Irish Dancers, Palmetto Pipes and Drums, Balloonopolis and more! Free! 5:30 pm. Come back for the Sidewalk Sale on Saturday for great deals! Visit 5 Points for more information.

Friday, March 5. An evening with International Artist/Author Alex Bigney. This event will feature a reading and Q&A session with International Artist and Author Alex Bigney. 7-9 pm. Visit UUC of Columbia for more information.

Friday, March 5-Sunday, March 7. Craftsmen's Spring Classic. The Annual Craftsmen's Spring Classic features original designs & work as well as demonstrations from more than 250 talented artists & craftspeople from across North America. For more information visit Gilmore Shows.

Saturday, March 6. 2010 Spring Fling. Come out for BBQ pork, chicken, sides and drinks and check out the newest Walking Horses at Hendrix Farms. Free! Noon until! Contact Beverly at 331-5197 or visit SCWHA for more information.

Sunday, March 7. USC Women's Tennis. Cheer on the Gamecocks as they take on the Arkansas Razorbacks. Visit Gamecock Central for more information.

Thursday, March 11. Regional Italian Cooking Classes. Learn to make Timbollo di Scamoza dell' Abruzzo, Potatoe and Cheese Pie, Involtini con Fagioloni Bianchi, Veal (beef) with white beans, Parrozzo, and Almond and chocolate cake! Visit Let's Cook Culinary Studio for more information.