Hello Columbia! Welcome to this week’s list of fun things to do in the Columbia metro area!
Riverbanks Zoo & Garden – Wild Lights | Friday, Jan. 5 – Sunday, Jan. 14 | 5 – 9 pm | Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, 500 Wildlife Pkwy., Columbia | $19.99 | Catch the Wild Lights exhibition before it closes until the next holiday season.
Gamecocks Mens Basketball vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs | Saturday, Jan. 6 | 12 pm | Colonial Life Arena, 801 Lincoln St., Columbia | $20+ | The Gamecocks tip off SEC play at home and look to go 13-1 on the season.
Gamecocks Women’s Basketball vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs | Sunday, Jan. 7 | 1 pm | Colonial Life Arena, 801 Lincoln St., Columbia | $25+ | Watch the No. 1 Gamecocks as they begin their SEC journey.
Rumours: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute | Saturday, Jan. 6 | 7:30 p.m. | Harbison Theatre, 7300 College St., Irmo | $50 | Sing along to your favorite hits like “Dreams,” “The Chain,” and “Landslide.”
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Friday, January 5th
- VIP New Year Party at Craft Axe Throwing in Columbia
- Wild Lights at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden in Columbia
- First Friday at Blue Moon Ballroom in Columbia
- Run with Rotary at Doko Meadows Park in Columbia
Saturday, January 6th
- Dinner Detective Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner Show! at Cambria Downtown the Vista in Columbia check dates!
- Harbison 50k & 25k Trail Race at Harbison State Forest in Columbia
Sunday, January 7th
- Paint Sip & More at Over The Top Hookah Lounge in Columbia
- Cocktail Classroom at Smoked in Columbia
- The Rockin’ Resolutions Fundraiser at The Senate in Columbia
Monday, January 8th
- Mommy and Me Dance Class for Ages 0 – 3 at Ann Brodies Center for Dance Education in Columbia on Mondays
- Stargazing at Melton Observatory on Monday nights from 8 -10 pm, weather permitting.
Tuesday, January 9th
- Sound Bath Meditation at Steel Hands Brewing in Cayce
- The Monthly After Dinner Cabaret at The Living Room in Columbia
Wednesday, January 10th
Thursday, January 11th
- 2nd Annual Celebration of the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr at University of South Carolina in Columbia
- Birdwatching in the Gardens at Hampton-Preston Garden in Columbia
Recurring Events
- Richland Library – Calendar of Events
- Boku Kitchen + Saloon is hosting Titos Tuesday 4-11 pm, every Tuesday. Boku will have $5 Tito’s cocktails open to close on top of their awesome happy hour which includes $4 Sake Bombs, $5 appetizers, $6 wine and $7 cocktails from 4-7 pm
- Nemo/Vino Tuesday Nights! at SakiTumi Grill & Sushi Bar in Columbia on Tuesdays
- Smoked Oyster Series at Smoked in Columbia every other Tuesdays
- SakiTumi Grill & Sushi Bar is hosting Half-Price Select Sushi & Martini Wednesdays 5-10 pm, The sushi rolls and drinks rotate each week so you never get bored with the same selections!
- Boku Kitchen + Saloon is also hosting Whiskey Wednesday 4-11 pm, every Wednesday. Boku offers their large selection of whiskey 1/2 off. Any and every whiskey in-house!
- The NoMa Flea at NoMa Warehouse in Columbia on Fridays
- City of Columbia Food Truck Fridays at Town Theatre in Columbia on Fridays
- Soda City Market at Main Street in Columbia on Saturdays
- Meeting Street Artisan Market at Interactive Art Park in Columbia on Saturdays
Columbia Metro Arts | Crafts
- Beginning Wheel Throwing Friday at Columbia Art Center in Columbia on Fridays from 2 – 4 pm
- Beginning Throwing Saturday at Columbia Art Center in Columbia on Saturdays from 2 – 4 pm
- Morey Weinstein “The Art of Realism” Gallery Opening at City Art in Columbia, Calendar
- Lee Alexander McQueen & Ann Ray: Rendez-Vous at Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia, check event dates
- Runaway Rewind at Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia on Jan. 6
- Art Class: Understanding the Basics at Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia on Jan. 6
- The Art of Influence: Blade Runner at Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia on Jan. 10
Columbia Metro Live Music / Performance
- Bill’s Music Shop in West Columbia – Calendar of Events
- Tin Roof in Columbia – Calendar of Events
- New Brookland Tavern in West Columbia – Calendar of Events
- Chayz Lounge in Columbia – Calendar of Events
- Pearlz Oyster and Raw Bar Upstairz Lounge in Columbia – Calendar of Events
- Art Bar in Columbia – Calendar of Events
- Steel Hands Brewing in Cayce – Calendar of Events
- Mimsy’s Kitchen & Jazz Lounge – Calendar of Events
Friday, January 5th
- Friday Night Jazz at The Aristocrat in Columbia on Fridays. Enjoy live jazz, great drinks and food every Friday night! Show starts at 8 | Happy hour 4 – 7 pm.
- Live Music Saturdays at Mimsy’s Kitchen in Columbia on Saturdays | 7 – 10 pm
- aloft Columbia Harbison Karaoke NIGHT at 217 Lanneau Ct in Columbia on Saturdays | 8 pm – 12 am | Food, drinks, music and games
- Binge Karaoke Night at 1130 Kinley Rd in Irmo on Saturdays | 7 pm – 10 pm | Food, Drinks, Music and Games. | $5.00 entry includes unlimited song play.
- Katera Live! Fridays at Esther’s Soul Food + Kitchen in Columbia on Fridays
- RED LIGHT R&B NIGHT at LEGACY Caribbean Bar & Grill in Columbia
Saturday, January 6th
- aloft Columbia Harbison Karaoke NIGHT at 217 Lanneau Court in Columbia on Saturdays
- Live Music Saturdays at Mimsy’s Kitchen in Columbia on Saturdays
- Sax, Keys & Brunch – Corey Stone at Mimsy’s Kitchen in Columbia on Saturdays
- Musically Stoned at The Venue |1626 on Main in Columbia
- Artist Laurie McIntosh at Harbison Theatre in Irmo
Sunday, January 7th
- Comedy Countdown 2024 at Corley Mill House in Lexington
- Dueling Pianos at The Venue |1626 on Main in Columbia
Monday, January 8th
- Morey Weinstein “The Art of Realism” Gallery Opening at City Art in Columbia, calendar
- 3YR Anniversary Comedy Show Case at The Joint in Columbia
Tuesday, January 9th
Wednesday, January 10th
Thursday, January 11th
- AP & Soulful Touche’ Presents “A Touche’ of the Soul” at The Venue |1626 on Main in Columbia
