5 Things: High School Basketball, Craftsmen's Classic, & More

SC High School Basketball Championships

Where: Colonial Life Arena, 801 Lincoln Street, Columbia
When: 7 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. Saturday
Cost: $10-cash only; Pick up tickets from arena box office
Info: High school basketball teams in the state including School girls basketball team will battle it out for the state title. 

Craftsmen's Spring Classic

Where: State Fairgrounds, 1200 Rosewood Avenue, Columbia
When: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday
Cost: $7 for adults; $1 for children age 6-12 (Admission good for all 3 Days with a free return pass) (Save a $1 off with the printable coupon on the right)
Info: The Columbia Craftmen's Spring Classic is this weekend and will feature original designs and works from hundreds of artists. 

Bank of America and Merrill Lynch’s Museums on Us

Where:  EdVenture Children’s Museum
When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday
Cost: Free for Bank of America/Merrill Lynch cardholders
Info: Bank of America is offering its cardholders free admission to EdVenture Children’s Museum in Columbia. Photo ID and a valid Bank of America/Merrill Lynch credit or debit card must be presented to enter. The offer is good for one free general admission. 

Lake Carolina's 8th Annual Oyster Roast

Where: The Lake House at Lake Carolina, 100 Lake Carolina Boulevard, Columbia 
When: 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday
Cost: $5 for children under age 12; $15 for single serving (one bucket of oysters or one plate of BBQ + side) and $20 at the door; $35 for all you can eat pass and $40 per person at the door. Purchase tickets here. 
Info: Join family and friends at The Lake House in support of Children's Charities of the Midlands and enjoy live music by the Coconut Groove Band as well as oysters and BBQ. Bring your lounge chairs, blankets and coolers. 

Le Corsaire (The Pirate)

Where: Koger Center for the Arts, 1051 Greene Street, Columbia
When: 10 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. Friday
Cost: $6-$33; Tickets can be purchased at the Koger Center box office, 9a.m. to 5 p.m.
Info: The Columbia Classci Ballet presents Le Corsaire (The Pirate), a 19th century classic ballet, featuring Broolyn Mack of The Washington Ballet.