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Orangeburg's Cecil Williams, now 86, had a front row seat documenting South Carolina’s civil rights history with his camera. The Cecil Williams Civil Rights Museum showcases his talent. 

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. 

April 24

  • UPON A BURNING BODY, The Browning, VCTMS, Hollow Front. New Brookland Tavern. 7-11 p.m. $20. 632 Harden St. newbrooklandtavern.com 

  • MO BETTA SOUL CINEMA: "House Party." The Nick. 6:30 p.m. $12. 1607 Main St. nickelodeon.org

April 25

April 26

  • Dj cel.cs, Maya Wang & Tranche. Art Bar. 10 p.m. No price listed. 1211 Park St. artbarsc.com 

  • Moses & The Wilderness. Curiosity Coffee. 6 p.m. $10 advance, $12 at door. 2327 Main St. 

  • David Glymph Presents The Sounds of R&B. Chayz Lounge. 8 p.m. $35. 607 Meeting St., West Columbia. chayzlounge.com 

  • MercyMe. Colonial Life Arena. 7 p.m. $28-86. 801 Lincoln St. coloniallifearena.com

April 27

  • Emo Night. New Brookland Tavern. 7-11 p.m. $10-plus. 632 Harden St. newbrooklandtavern.com 
  • CHANNEL ZERO, BOOSTER CLUB, EXYMES. Art Bar. 8 p.m. $8. 1211 Park St. artbarsc.com 

April 28

  • Hops & Shops Spring Market. New Brookland Tavern. Noon to 4 p.m. Free entry. 632 Harden St. newbrooklandtavern.com 

  • Gamine, My Sister Maura, 143. New Brookland Tavern. 7 p.m. $10-15. 632 Harden St. newbrooklandtavern.com 

April 29

April 30

  • Music on Main with the SC Philharmonic. Smoked. 7-8 p.m. 1643 Main St. smokedsc.com

  • Unforgettable: Celebrating Legendary Photographer Cecil Williams. Columbia Museum of Art. 5-8 p.m. Free. 1515 Main St. columbiamuseum.org

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