5 Things: Tyler Perry, Monster Jam, Orchids & More

Where: Riverbanks Zoo, 500 Wildlife Parkway, Columbia
When: General festival hours: 1 to 5 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Cost: Free with paid admission to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
Info: Are Orchids your Valentine's favorite plant? Head over to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden for the 7th annual Orchids on the Riverbanks Festival. The zoo has partnered with the S.C. Orchid Society and Ikebana International Chapter 182 for this three-day event featuring vendors selling plants and programs on planting. Read more about the festival .

 

Tyler Perry's "The Haves & The Have Nots"

Where: Township Auditorium, 1703 Taylor Street, Columbia
When:  8 p.m. Friday; 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday;
Cost: $37.50 to $42.50; Visit ticketmaster.com for more info or the Township box office
Info: Tyler Perry's "The Haves & The Have Nots" stage play has made its way to Columbia. The play is described as a powerful story of love and honor. By the way, Tyler Perry will not be performing in the play.

 

Lake Murray Cruises' Sweet Heart Lunch

Where: The Spirit of Lake Murray, 1600 Marina Road, Irmo (To park, go to 1609 Dutch Fork Highway, Irmo)
When: Sunday; boarding at 12:30 p.m., cruise from 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $45 per person
Info: Celebrate Valentine's Day early with a Sunday lunch cruise. A limited number of spots are available. Call 803-730-3044 for reservations. If you can't make the lunch, there's also a cruise on Valentine's.

 

Monster Jam

Where: Colonial Life Arena, 801 Lincoln Street, Columbia
When:  7:30 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday
Cost: $6 (Kids 2-12); $21 (Adults); $26 (Gold Circle); $41 (VIP)
Info: Monster trucks compete in freestyle and racing events. For more information, visit the Monster Jam website.

 

Columbia Women's Show

Where: Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln Street
When:  10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday
Cost: Adults: $8; Children 6-12 yrs old: $4; Students with College ID: $5; Military with Military ID: $5; Two Day Pass: $12 ($1 off one adult ticket when you bring 3 canned goods for Harvest Hope Food Bank)
Info: Enjoy three days of fashion shows, hands-on workshops and seminars, entertainment, shopping and more. Featured guests include Rosie Pope, star of Bravo's "Pregnant in Heels" and Miss South Carolina Bree Boyce.