Hello Columbia! Welcome to this week’s list of fun things to do in the Columbia metro area!
Lower Saluda Wine and Craft BeerFest | Saturday, April 13 | 12 – 3 pm | 5605 Bush River Rd., Columbia | $35 | Sample a wide variety of craft beers and take home a commemorative tasting glass.
2024 Governor’s Cup Kid’s Main Street Mile | Friday, April 12 | 6:45 – 7:45 pm | Kids Main St. Mile, 1830 Main St., Columbia | Free | The kids event will follow the adult Main Street Mile this year, so come early to cheer on the elite and open runners.
Midlands Orphan Relief First Annual Southern Garden & Hat Party | Saturday, April 13 | 11:30 am – 2 pm | Robert Mills House & Gardens, 1616 Blanding St., Columbia | $40 | Don your best chapeau and enjoy a fashion show, wine pull, and hat contest.
Sam Hunt | Friday, April 12 | 7:30 pm | Colonial Life Arena, 801 Lincoln St., Columbia | $25 – $275.75 | Pull out your boots and sing along with this country singer on his “Outskirts” tour.
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Friday, April 12
- Live at Loveland | thru – Friday, Aug. 2 | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm | Loveland Coffee, 7475 Carlisle St., Irmo | Free | Enjoy listening to talented musicians + connecting with the community.
- 2024 Governor’s Cup Kid’s Main Street Mile 1830 Main St., in Columbia | The kids event will follow the adult Main Street Mile this year, so come early to cheer on the elite and open runners.
- Spring Plant Sale at Hampton-Preston Mansion & Gardens in Columbia
- Masters Week at Smoked in Columbia
- Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus at South Carolina State Fairgrounds in Columbia
- Saluda Shoals Spring Jazz Series at Saluda Shoals Park in Columbia
- Columbia Fireflies vs. Myrtle Beach Pelicans at Segra Park in Columbia
Saturday, April 13
- 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
- Spring Plant Sale at Hampton-Preston Mansion & Gardens in Columbia
- Masters Week at Smoked in Columbia
- Columbia Fireflies vs. Myrtle Beach Pelicans at Segra Park in Columbia
- Cars and Coffee at AMC Theater 14 in Columbia
- Midlands Spring Native Plant Sale 2024 at Canoeing for Kids in Columbia
- Pack Walk at Crooked Creek Park in Chapin
- Midlands Orphan Relief First Annual Southern Garden & Hat Party at Robert Mills House & Gardens in Columbia
- Island Wine Tasting at Hampton Street Vineyard in Columbia
- Cigars & Roses: Speed Dating Mixer at 840 Meeting Street in Columbia
- AN EVENING WITH THE NEW YORK VOICES at Harbison Theatre in Columbia
- The After Ride with Greg Lilley at Carolina Adventure World in Columbia
Sunday, April 14
- Midlands SORBA Group Rides at Midlands SORBA Group Rides in Columbia every Sunday thru Apr. 28th
- Masters Week at Smoked in Columbia
- Columbia Fireflies vs. Myrtle Beach Pelicans at Segra Park in Columbia
Monday, April 15
- Mommy and Me Dance Class for Ages 0 – 3 at Ann Brodies Center for Dance Education in Columbia on Mondays
- Introduction to Pottery at Columbia Art Center in Columbia on Monday’s
- Alex Stein & Dontarius at University of South Carolina in Columbia
Tuesday, April 16
- Smoked Oyster Series at Smoked in Columbia on Tuesdays
- Prosecco Tuesday at Grill Marks cola in Columbia on Tuesday’s
Wednesday, April 17
- Wine Wednesday at Smoked in Columbia on Wednesdays
- Creative Time at Columbia Art Center in Columbia on Wednesdays
- Toms Creek Family Farms Mobile Market at Greenview Park in Columbia on Wednesdays
- Opening Day – Weekly Farmers Market at Blythewood Farmers Market in Columbia
- Devine in Bloom Fashion Show at Riverside Community Church in Columbia
- Richland Cty Master Gardener Assoc Plant & Garden Treasure Sale Fundraiser at Sandhill Farmers Market Site in Columbia
Thursday, April 18
- Sushi Making Class at Hanabi 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!
- Soda City Market at Main Street in Columbia on Saturdays
Columbia Metro Arts | Crafts
- City Art in Columbia, calendar
- Creative Time at Columbia Art Center in Columbia on Wednesdays
- Public Tour: Darrel Ellis and Interior Lives at Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia, see additional dates
- Pop-Up Art Show: First Thursday Edition at Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia
- Sergio Hudson: Focused on the Fit at Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia, see dates
- Darrel Ellis: Regeneration at Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia, see dates
- Cinematic Lives: Meet Me in St. Louis at Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia on Apr. 15
- Gladys’ Gang Preschool Edition: Around the House at Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia on April 15
- Creative Channeling at Columbia Art Center in Columbia on Apr. 17
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, April 12
- 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
- BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY at Trustus Theatre in Columbia, see dates
- Beautiful: The Carole King Musical at Town Theatre at Town Theatre in Columbia, see dates
- Music on the Canal – Jackson Kemp at Bierkeller Columbia at Columbia Marionette Theatre in Columbia
- Elvis Ballet by South Carolina Ballet at Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College in Columbia
- The Visit at Drayton Hall Theatre in Columbia, see dates
- Laughter is the Best Medicine – a show benefitting Camp Kemo at Old Mill Brewpub in Lexington
- Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune at Trustus Theatre in Columbia, see dates
Saturday, April 13
- aloft Columbia Harbison Karaoke NIGHT at 217 Lanneau Court in Columbia on Saturdays
- Brit Floyd at The Township Auditorium in Columbia
- Jazz Fest 2024 at North Springs Park in Columbia
- AN EVENING WITH REGINA CARTER at Harbison Theatre in Columbia
Sunday, April 14
- Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus at South Carolina State Fairgrounds
Monday, April 15
- Jokes @ The Joint at 1710 Main Street in Columbia on Monday’s
Tuesday, April 16
- Robert Jon & the Wreck at The Senate in Columbia
Wednesday, April 17
- Corrado Comedy Show at The Goat Bar and Grill in Columbia
Thursday, April 18
- Riverstone Duo at The Venue in Columbia
- Flatland Cavalry at The Senate in Columbia
- Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune at Trustus Theatre in Columbia, see dates
- USC Symphony Orchestra • Brahms Requiem at Koger Center for the Arts in Columbia
