Hello Columbia! Welcome to this week’s list of fun things to do in the Columbia metro area!
2024 Irish Ceili Columbia | Friday, Feb. 23 | 6 – 9:30 pm | Corley Mill House & Gardens, 221 Corley Mill Rd., Lexington | $10 | Ceili is an evening of Irish music, dance, food, fun, drink and laughter.
Katt Williams: The Dark Matter Tour | Friday, Feb. 23 | 8 pm | Colonial Life Arena, 801 Lincoln St., Columbia | $62 – $253 | With a career spanning over 20 years, comedian Katt Williams has earned a worldwide reputation as one of today’s top entertainers.
Auntie Karen Foundation presents the 20th Legends of…2024 Concert & Auction at Koger Center for the Arts in Columbia on Feb. 23 | 8 pm | $60.00 – $100.00 | a celebration of faith, culture, and the enduring power of music.
Stop Light Observations | Friday, Feb. 23 | 7:30 – 10:30 p.m. | New Brookland Tavern, 632 Harden St., Columbia | $20 – $30 | Popular Charleston band Stop Light Observations make their debut at New Brookland Tavern’s Five Points location.
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Friday, February 23
- Free Fridays at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden in Columbia
- Univ of South Carolina Gamecocks Softball vs. Umass Softball at Carolina Softball Stadium At Beckham Field | $7
- Univ of South Carolina Gamecocks Baseball vs. Belmont University Bruins at Founders Park
- Columbia Home & Landscape Expo at Columbia Convention Center in Columbia
Saturday, February 24
- Dinner Detective Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner Show! at Cambria Downtown the Vista in Columbia check dates!
- Soda City Farmers Market at Main St in Columbia every Saturday
- 19th Annual Statewide Black History Parade and Festival | 1:00 – 5:00 pm | 2300 Greene Street | $47.00 to $127.00
- Univ of South Carolina Gamecocks Baseball vs. Belmont University Bruins at Founders Park
- Columbia Home & Landscape Expo at Columbia Convention Center in Columbia
- Runout Duo at The Venue at 1626 Main Street in Columbia
- 19th Annual Statewide Black History Parade and Festival | 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm | 2300 Greene Street
- The Great Lexington Bake-Off 2 – Cookies & Bars at RADIUS Church White Knoll in Columbia
- Univ of South Carolina Gamecocks Softball vs. South Alabama Jaguars Softball at Carolina Softball Stadium At Beckham Field in Columbia
- Shuckin’ on the Shoals Oyster Roast at Saluda Shoals Park in Columbia
- Irmo’s Black History Celebration at 840 Meeting Street in Columbia
- American Advertising Awards: Advertising Illuminated at Segra Park in Columbia
- 2024 Bassmaster Kayak Series at Lake Murray in Prosperity
Sunday, February 25
- Univ of South Carolina Gamecocks Baseball vs. Belmont University Bruins at Founders Park
- Columbia Home & Landscape Expo at Columbia Convention Center in Columbia
- Columbia SC 63: Our Story Matters FREE Black History Month Tours at Starting at the African American Monument at the Statehouse in Columbia
- BLACK HISTORY POPUP SHOP at 7201 Parklane Road in Columbia
- High Tea at Stone River at Stone River in Columbia
- 2024 Black History Heritage Ball at Hyatt Park in Columbia
- Univ of South Carolina Gamecocks Softball vs. Charlotte 49er Softball at Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field in Columbia Amphitheater in Columbia
Monday, February 26
- Mommy and Me Dance Class for Ages 0 – 3 at Ann Brodies Center for Dance Education in Columbia on Mondays
- Accessible Yoga in the Galleries at Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia
- Prosecco Tuesday at Grill Marks cola in Columbia
- Univ of South Carolina Gamecocks Baseball vs. Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs Baseball at Founders Park in Columbia
Tuesday, February 27
- Smoked Oyster Series at Smoked in Columbia on Tuesdays
- Prosecco Tuesday at Grill Marks cola in Columbia on Tuesday’s
- Music on Main at Smoked
- Joe Bonamassa at The Township Auditorium in Columbia
Wednesday, February 28
- Stroller Tour: Featured Exhibitions at Columbia Museum of Art
- Nom Nom Namaste Icon on Taylor in Columbia
- Univ of South Carolina Gamecocks Softball vs. College of Charleston Softball at Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field in Columbia
- Mount Eden Wine Dinner at Hampton Street Vineyard in Columbia
Thursday, February 29
- Business Networking Happy Hour at Hunter Gatherer Brewery & Taproom in Columbia
- Taste of the Vine at Central Energy 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!
- City of Columbia Food Truck Fridays at Town Theatre in Columbia on Fridays
- Soda City Market at Main Street in Columbia on Saturdays
Columbia Metro Arts | Crafts
- Morey Weinstein “The Art of Realism” Gallery Opening at City Art in Columbia, calendar
- Sergio Hudson: Focused on the Fit at Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia, see calendar
- Accessibility Morning at the South Carolina State Museum, 301 Gervais St.,Columbia, learn more
- Public Tour: Cornerstones of the Collection at Columbia Art Center in Columbia on Feb. 25
- 12 Black Leaders To Know in South Carolina Luncheon at Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia on Feb. 28
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, February 23
- 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.
- aloft Columbia Harbison Karaoke NIGHT at 217 Lanneau Ct in Columbia on Saturdays | 8 pm – 12 am | Food, drinks, music and games
- Dueling Pianos at The Venue in Columbia on Friday’s
- Dinner Detective Interactive True Crime Dinner Show at Cambria Downtown the Vista in Columbia, Check dates
- Gladys Knight | 7:30 pm | The Township Auditorium | $47.00 to $127.00
- Opera at USC – She Loves Me at Drayton Hall Theatre in Columbia
- Creed Fisher at The Senate in Columbia
- A Raisin in the Sun at Longstreet Theatre in Columbia, see dates
Saturday, February 24
- aloft Columbia Harbison Karaoke NIGHT at 217 Lanneau Court in Columbia on Saturdays
- Brunch Trivia at The Grand | 11 am – 2 pm | The Grand on Main, 1621 Main St., Columbia | Free | Test your knowledge while enjoying brunch.
- Opera at USC – She Loves Me at Drayton Hall Theatre in Columbia
- Koo Koo at The Senate in Columbia
- Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy at Blue Moon Ballroom in Columbia
- Lauren Daigle – The Kaleidoscope Tour at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia
- Dylan Carter at The Venue in Columbia
- The Mark Rapp Group at The Joint in Columbia, Calendar
- SC Philharmonic • American Rhapsody at Koger Center for the Arts in Columbia
- All Black Party at 227 Highland Avenue in Batesburg-Leesville
- Dwight Yoakam at The Township Auditorium in Columbia
Sunday, February 25
- Opera at USC – She Loves Me at Drayton Hall Theatre in Columbia
Monday, February 26
- Jokes @ The Joint at 1710 Main Street in Columbia on Monday’s
Tuesday, February 27
Wednesday, February 28
- Comedy + Beer at Old Mill Brewpub at Old Mill Brewpub in Lexington
Thursday, February 29
- Feel the Music at Blue Moon Ballroom in Columbia
- DAZR Rocks at Tin Roof in Columbia
- Congaree Riverkeeper 15 Year Celebration at 300 Senate in Columbia
- Festers Last Call | Hiphop Showcase at Uncle Fester’s Sports Bar in Columbia
