Herman's Hermits Starring Peter Noone

Universally regarded as one of Rock and Roll's finest and most versatile entertainers, Peter Noone is second to none! Noone will perform Thursday at the FMU Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Star of stage, screen and record, Noone's performances are the stuff of legend, deftly delivering a broad palette of music that through his voice defined a generation.

Tap into Downtown

Tap into Downtown is a unique craft brew crawl experience that engages downtown businesses and transforms their shops into craft beer tasting rooms! On Friday at 5:30 p.m., participants will sample 20+ different craft brews along with small bites as they taste their way around Downtown Florence. There are a few tickets remaining.

Power Comicon

Power Comicon brings all the pop culture fun to the Florence area! From art to toys and cosplay, there is something for everyone. Come hang out on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Florence Center with the talented artists who create amazing comics.

MFBG Beer Fest

Travel to breweries across the Southeast on Saturday without ever leaving Moore Farms Botanical Garden’s scenic grounds during the 10th annual MFBG Beer Fest. More than 33 local and regional craft breweries will be represented, offering a variety of beers and ciders that are sure to please even the most discerning brew aficionado. Amazing food will be served by Trisha's Kitchen, Sea Soul Melody, Chicos Tacos and drinks by Kombi Kegg. The Jebb Mac Band will perform.

Night of Champions Race

The Florence Motor Speedway's 2023 regular season concludes Saturday with the Night of Champions race. Divisions in action will be the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Late Models, Williamsburg Feed & Tack Chargers, Super Trucks, Mini Stocks, INEX Legends, INEX Bandoleros, Street Stocks, Thunder & Lightning, and Vintage. Grandstands open at 5 p.m. The racing begins at 7 p.m.

Thursday, September 14

• 8 a.m. - ArtFields 2024 artwork submissions are open through November 1
• 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Pee Dee State Farmers Market (open Monday-Saturday)
• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - The Naomi Project's 17th Annual Luncheon at St. John's Church
• 12 to 6 p.m. - Lake City Farmers Market at East Main Green
• 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. - Blood Drive at Central United Methodist Church
• 4:30 p.m. - Art Explorers at TRAX Visual Art Center in Lake City
• 6:30 p.m. - Tracey Enerson Wood Author Talk at Florence County Library
• 7 p.m. - Open Mic Night at Lula's Coffee Co. 
• 7:30 p.m. - Herman's Hermits Starring Peter Noone at FMU Performing Arts Center
• 7:30 p.m. - Eurasia Trio will perform at First Presbyterian Church
• 10 p.m. - Live music featuring Lance and Chad at Dizzy Crab

Friday, September 15

• 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. - Storybook Trail: How I Became a Pirate at B.K.'s Playground (daily through Tuesday)
• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - AARP's CarFit at Florence Veterans Affairs Office
• 2 p.m. - Science Fiction Movie at Florence County Library
• 3 p.m. - Friday Family Movie: Lilo and Stitch at Florence County Library
• 5:30 p.m. - Tap into Downtown in Downtown Florence
• 6 p.m. - Campbell Bridgeman will perform at Red Bone Alley
• 6 p.m. - Dee Tallon will perform at Local Motive Brewing
• 7 p.m. - Blade and Bull Axe Throwing Glow Throw at Seminar Brewing
• 7 p.m. - Live music at Southern Hops Brewing Company
• 7 p.m. - Walker Godwin will perform at Green Frog Social House in Lake City
• 7 p.m. - The Taylor Made Band will perform at Jazz on Dargan
• 10 p.m. - Music provided by DJ Dave at Dizzy Crab

Saturday, September 16

• 8 a.m. - Terrence Carraway Memorial 5K (rescheduled date) at the Darlington Raceway
• 9 a.m. - KFB Lynches River Adventure Race at Lynches River County Park
• 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - City Center Farmers Market
• 10 a.m. - Houseplants 101 at Forest Lake Greenhouses
• 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Power Comicon at Florence Center
• 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. - 2023 Florence Wave Fest at Florence County Library
• 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. - Wild Weekend live animal presentation at Lynches River County Park
• 12 p.m. - FMU women's soccer will play King University (Tenn.) at Murray G. Hartzler Soccer Field
• 12 to 3 p.m. - Brunch and live music featuring Wayward Blues at Wholly Smokin' Downtown
• 12 to 5 p.m. - MFBG Beer Fest at Moore Farms Botanical Garden
• 2 p.m. - Yu-Gi-Oh! Saturday Play at Heroes Hideout
• 2:30 p.m. - FMU men's soccer will play King University (Tenn.) at Murray G. Hartzler Soccer Field
• 5 p.m. - Analog Saints will perform at Sip Co. Wine & Beer in Lake City
• 7 p.m. - Night of Champions Race at Florence Motor Speedway in Timmonsville
• 7 p.m. - Good Vybez will perform at Jazz on Dargan
• 7 p.m. - Blade and Bull Axe Throwing Glow Throw at Seminar Brewing
• 7 p.m. - Live music featuring Classic Junction at VFW Post 3181
• 7:30 p.m. - Family Movie Night at City Center Farmers Market showing Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
• 8 p.m. - East Side Story Black and White Affair at Osbornes, Inc.
• 10 p.m. - Glow Party featuring DJ Irewl at Dizzy Crab

Sunday, September 17

• 12 to 3 p.m. - Brunch and live music featuring Rod Brown & Friends at Wholly Smokin' Downtown
• 2 p.m. - Wild Weekend live animal presentation at Lynches River County Park
• 2 to 4:30 p.m. - 3rd Sunday Comedy Brunch at LilJazZi's
• 2:30 p.m. - Pokemon Sunday League at Heroes Hideout
• 7 p.m. - Live music featuring Classic Junction at VFW Post 3181

Monday, September 18

• 5:30 a.m. - F3 Florence Bootcamp workout at Ebenezer Park and Royall Elementary
• 10 a.m. - Book Club: Leave the World Behind at Johnsonville Library

Tuesday, September 19

• 6 p.m. - Florence County SC250 Commission meeting regarding a statewide coordinated effort to mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolutionary War at the Florence County Public Service Building (Cafeteria 2)
• 6 p.m. - Line Dance Class at Greenwood Baptist Church
• 7 p.m. - Trivia at Local Motive Brewing

Wednesday, September 20

• 5:30 a.m. - F3 Florence Boot Camp workout at Ebenezer Park and Royall Elementary
• 10 a.m. - Mornings at the Museum at Florence County Museum
• 12 p.m. - Florence Chamber's Annual Membership Luncheon at Florence Center
• 6 p.m. - FMU volleyball game vs. UNC Pembroke at the FMU Smith University Center
• 6 p.m. - Campbell Bridgeman will perform at 135 Seafood Bar & Grill
• 7 p.m. - Trivia at Seminar Brewing
• 8 p.m. - Jeff Pitts will perform at Apple Annie's Deli & Pub
• 8 p.m. - Karaoke at Dizzy Crab

Art Exhibits

• The Steven F. Gately Gallery - Robert Garey's Life and Times exhibit through October 20
• The Dr. N. Lee Morris Gallery - Patricia Sabreee's "Listen to the Land" exhibit through January 3
• The Florence County Museum - Joseph Kameen's Openings exhibit through January 28.