Vincent Harris

Dead Spring is a newly formed indie rock band in Columbia that released its debut album, "Anywhere But Down." It might be one of the best local releases in 2024

The Riverbanks Zoo & Garden (500 Wildlife Pkwy.) invites you and the kids to brighten up your Friday night with Wild Lights. From polar bears to flamingos, explore an illuminated wildlife safari featuring more than 60 brand-new, larger-than-life lantern displays inspired by nature. Along the way, discover engaging interactive displays and fun photo opportunities. Wild Lights runs from 5 to 9 p.m. Admission is $20.99 for adults ages 13 and up ($10.99 for members) and $15.99 for children ($7.99 for members). Visit riverbanks.org/events/wild-lights for more information.

Canadian Brass might not be as loud or as lavish as the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, but it’s clear its members enjoy Christmastime just as much.

TMF presents the music of Maze at Township Auditorium in Columbia, South Carolina Nov. 22 at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $69 to $150. More info at thetownship.org

Most of the songs by Southern Culture on the Skids, one of the finest rock bands ever to come out of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, start out with the almighty riff.

This Thursday, many of us will sit down with friends and/or family and give thanks for what we’ve received during 2024. There will no doubt be plenty of fellowship, conversation, family togetherness (for better or worse) and, perhaps most importantly, food.

The Riverbanks Zoo & Garden (500 Wildlife Pkwy.) invites you and the kids to brighten up your Friday night with Wild Lights. From polar bears to flamingos, explore an illuminated wildlife safari featuring more than 60 brand-new, larger-than-life lantern displays inspired by nature. Along the way, discover engaging interactive displays and fun photo opportunities. Wild Lights runs from 5 to 9 p.m. Admission is $20.99 for ages 13 and older ($10.99 for members) and $15.99 for children ($7.99 for members). Visit riverbanks.org/events/wild-lights for more information.

The first thing to notice about “Out The Door,” the debut single by the Charleston quintet Congress The Band, is its groovy rhythm. The song is a breezy, bouncy mid-tempo tune that skirts the line between ballad and rocker with ease.