Looking for somewhere to dine in style this NYE? Someplace to get together with friends for a dance and a toast to 2021? Here’s our list of suggestions for both! Included are Tombo Grille, O’Hara’s Public House, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, D.W. Lakeside, Pearlz Oyster Bar, The Woody, Bar Figaro, Top Dawg Tavern & Skate Station USA. Details here.

South Carolina State Museum: This new holiday experience uses the same stop motion animation as the beloved television classic to deliver a visually brilliant experience true to the story that has charmed audiences for generations. Join Rudolph, Hermey the Elf and their friends on this epic adventure. Run time: 10 mins. Make the museum one of your holiday family experiences this season! Details.

Take a ride through some of these amazing light shows, from Newberry to Columbia to Aiken and Sumter! All are worth the drive! Here’s the list.

Did you know that Congaree NP is the ONLY national park within our state? And it’s just minutes from Columbia! This is an awesome time to visit – no skeeters. And all the trails are open. More here.

Promising Young Woman and Alien are featured this week. PYW: From visionary director Emerald Fennell (Killing Eve) comes a delicious new take on revenge. Everyone said Cassie (Carey Mulligan) was a promising young woman…until a mysterious event abruptly derailed her future.  Alien: After a space merchant vessel receives an unknown transmission as a distress call, one of the crew is attacked by a mysterious life form and they soon realize that its life cycle has merely begun.Showtimes and tix here.