There's lots to explore and attend this week in Columbia and the Midlands. Check out our to-do list, and head to postandcourier.com/free-times/events/#!/ for a full calendar of activities, shows and concerts in the area.
May 1
- Gates to Hell, Vomit Forth, Corpse Pile. New Brookland Tavern. Doors at 6:30 p.m. $17 advance. newbrooklandtavern.com 632 Harden St.
May 2
- Pete Davidson: Prehab Tour. The Senate. 7 p.m. $55-65. Check thesenatecolumbia.com for bag policy. 1022 Senate St.
- First Thursday. Columbia Museum of Art, Boyd Plaza and at participating Main Street businesses. 6-9 p.m. Free. firsthursdayonmain.com
- The Root Doctors. Icehouse Amphitheater. 6:30 p.m. Free. 107 W. Main St., Lexington. icehouseampitheater.com
- Sol-Bird Sessions Live: A docu-concert film. The Nick. 6 p.m. $10. 1607 Main St. nickelodeon.org
May 3
- Gavin Degraw. The Senate. 8 p.m. $35. Check thesenatecolumbia.com for bag policy. 1022 Senate St.
- Kashus Culpepper. New Brookland Tavern. 7 p.m. $16 advance. newbrooklandtavern.com 632 Harden St.
- Beth Inabinett Live! A night of Soulful Grooves. Chayz Lounge. Dress code enforced. 8 p.m. $30. 607 Meeting St. Tickets at chayzlounge.com
- A Flock of Seagulls: New Wave Legacy. Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College. 7:30 p.m. $50. 7300 College St., Irmo. harbisontheatre.org
May 4
- Nox Eternus, Dr. Bloods Orgy of Gore, Rectoplasm, Vras. New Brookland Tavern. 7 p.m. $10 advance. newbrooklandtavern.com 632 Harden St.
- Beth Inabinett Live! A night of Soulful Grooves. Chayz Lounge. Dress code enforced. 8 p.m. $30. 607 Meeting St. Tickets at chayzlounge.com
May 5
- High on Fire. The Senate. 7 p.m. $25. Check thesenatecolumbia.com for bag policy. 1022 Senate St.
May 6
- Meditation Monday. Columbia Museum of Art. 6 p.m. $16-20. 1515 Main St. columbiamuseum.org
May 7
- Midlands Gives! Central Carolina Community Foundation. All day. Find participating organizations at midlandsgives.org