Hello Columbia! Welcome to this week’s list of fun things to do in the Columbia metro area!
Santa Saturdays | 11 am – 3 pm | South Carolina State Museum, 301 Gervais St., Columbia | $6.95 – $8.95 Planetarium and 4D shows are an additional charge | Meet Santa at the South Carolina State Museum, see holiday shows, explore four floors of exhibitions and shop in the museum store every Saturday leading up to Christmas.
The Color Purple Private Advanced Screening | Saturday, December 23 | 4 pm – 6:30 pm | Spotlight Cinemas Capitol 8, Columbia | $25.00 to $35.00—$35 VIP Tickets come with VIP seating, gift bags, and more | This in-person event promises an unforgettable evening as we gather to celebrate the magic of this iconic film. Be among the first to witness the brilliance of The Color Purple on the big screen.
The Fireflies Holiday Lights at Segra Park has a new addition — the Fireflies Express. The trackless train takes children ages 12 and younger on a ride through the lights + costs $3 per rider (in addition to the event’s entrance fees). The Fireflies Holiday Lights are happening until Sunday, Dec. 31.
Holiday Lights on the River at Saluda Shoals Park East in Chapin | The Midlands Largest Drive-Through Light Show! Experience the magic as Saluda Shoals Park comes alive in millions of sparkling lights. Journey through more than two miles of lights featuring colorful, animated light displays of all shapes and sizes! Get details
Winter Wonderland at the 1600 Block of Main Street in Columbia | There’s a forecast for snow every weekend in December! Discover the enchantment of Winter Wonderland on Main Street | From 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, enjoy snow with sparkling lights, and festive cheer | Immerse yourself in this holiday spectacle.
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Friday, December 22nd
- Historic Columbia’s Holiday House Tours at Hampton-Preston Manion in Columbia, event dates
- Wild Lights at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden in Columbia
- University of South Carolina Gamecocks Mens Basketball vs. Elon Phoenix Men’s Basketball at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia
Saturday, December 23rd
- Dinner Detective Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner Show! at Cambria Downtown the Vista in Columbia check dates!
Sunday, December 24th
Monday, December 25th
- 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 8pm -10pm, weather permitting.
Tuesday, December 26th
Wednesday, December 27th
Thursday, December 28th
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
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, December 22nd
- 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
- Live Music by Paisley Marie at Gardener’s Outpost in Columbia
- NBT CHRISTMAS PARTY W/ Mel Washington, Joseph Hunter Duncan, David Adedokun at New Brookland Tavern in Columbia
- Koger Center and ColaJazz present Live in the Lobby Jazz: Eve of the Eve of the Eve at Koger Center for the Arts in Columbia
- Saturday Strings & Brunch at The Venue In Columbia
Saturday, December 23rd
- 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
- Christmas with Tyné Angela at The Venue |1626 on Main in Columbia
Sunday, December 24th
Monday, December 25th
- Morey Weinstein “The Art of Realism” Gallery Opening at City Art in Columbia, calendar
- The Color Purple at The Nick In Columbia
Tuesday, December 26th
Wednesday, December 27th
Thursday, December 28th
