The internationally renowned Varna International Music Academy is touring through South Carolina and Georgia this summer, bringing the high culture of world class, fully staged, costumed opera, chamber music performances, chorale ensembles and more. Come catch Kurt Weil’s fully staged and costumed opera Street Scene, with Maestro Gregory Buchalter of the Metropolitan Opera conducting, along with Varna International soloists, chorus and orchestra. Howard Auditorium, 1610 Hawkins St. (803) 545-4166, www.varnainternational.com Thursday-Friday, 7 p.m.; 2 p.m. matinee also on Friday. $35+