5 Things: Free Fridays, Reel Black Pics, Museums on Us

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. For more information, visit EdVenture's website. For more information, visit http://museums.bankofamerica.com.

The Mixed Music Tour

Where:  Colonial Life Arena, 801 Lincoln Street, Columbia
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Cost: $51.50, Day of Show: $61.50

Info: The Mixed Music Tour features R&B artists such as Keith Sweat, Johnny Gill, Ledisi and Mint Condition. For more information, visit the Colonial Life Arena website.

Free Fridays at Riverbanks Zoo

Where:  Riverbanks Zoo
When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday
Cost: Free to residents of Richland and Lexington counties with a valid ID 

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Reel Black Pix: Global Afrikan Film Series 

Where: See schedule for specific locations.
When: Starts Thursday at 6 p.m. with a Filmmakers Forum and screening at the TAPPs Arts Center, 1644 Main St., Columbia
Cost: Some events are free but check the schedule for specific information.
Info: HeTePu Productions presents the 4^th Reel Black Pix: Global Afrikan Film Series, a Pan-African Film Festival held in honor of Black History Month. The series features films & videos by and or about African people from throughout the African Diaspora. For more information and a full schedule, visit the Reel Black Pix: Global African Film Series website.

Historic Columbia Foundation's Early Adventures program

Where:  1601 Richland Street, Columbia
When: By reservations
Cost: $6 per child
Info: The Historic Columbia Foundation is celebrating more than 200 Years of African-American History in South Carolina. The program explores the accomplishments of African-Americans in South Carolina. The program is designed for private groups of 10 or more children ages 3-8 years old. For more information, visit the Historic Columbia Foundation's website.