Hello Columbia! Welcome to this week’s list of fun things to do in the Columbia metro area!
Alpine Wine Tasting | Saturday, Jan. 27 | 3 – 4 pm | Hampton Street Vineyard, 1207 Hampton St., Columbia | $33 | Sip and learn about the wines of Alpine region of Europe and try six different wines with advanced sommelier Jonathan Lopez.
Private Winter Book Sale | Friday, Jan. 26 & Friday, April 26 | Times vary | Richland Library Operations Center, 130 Lancewood Rd., Columbia | Donors with gifts of $25 or more in the past year are eligible to attend the private sale.
Moon Over Buffalo at Town Theatre | Friday, Jan. 26 – Sunday, Jan. 28 | 7:30 pm | Town Theatre, 1012 Sumter St., Columbia | $15 – $25 | It’s 1953 in Buffalo where actors, George and Charlotte Hay, are fading faster than a New York minute.
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Friday, January 26th
- Fun Friday at Crooked Creek park in Chapin
- Pink Therapy 2024 at Rhythm’s Lounge Bar And Grill in Columbia
Saturday, January 27th
- Dinner Detective Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner Show! at Cambria Downtown the Vista in Columbia check dates!
- Hello Glutes at The Britt Event Center in Columbia
- Black Flag Anti Abduction Self defense Workshop at 7230 Middle Street in Columbia
- University of South Carolina Gamecocks Mens Basketball vs. Missouri Tigers Mens Basketball at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia
- Folklore & Legends Lantern Tour Into the Woods at Historic Camden in Columbia
- Old School vs. New School Drag Bingo with Han D. Mann at Drip Coffee in Columbia
- Triva Brunch at The Grand in Columbia
- NSPA 2024 Tournament of Champions Kickoff Celebrity Party at Ambrosia Taverna Upstairs in Columbia
- Allstar Jam at Columbia Convention Center in Columbia
- January Night Ride at Carolina Adventure World in Winnsboro
Sunday, January 28th
- University of South Carolina Gamecocks Women’s Basketball vs. Vanderbilt Commodores Womens Basketball at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia
Monday, January 29th
- 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 30th
- Kugels & Collards Wine Dinner at Hampton Street Vineyard in Columbia
- Smoked Oyster Series at Smoked in Columbia
Wednesday, January 31st
- Trustworthy – Documentary Screening and Discussion of Journalism’s Role in Democracy at Nickelodeon Theatre in Columbia
Thursday, February 1st
- Nom Nom Namaste at Icon on Taylor 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
- Lee Alexander McQueen & Ann Ray: Rendez-Vous at Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia, check event dates
- Happy Accidents Painting Class at Columbia Art Center in Columbia on Jan. 27
- Public Tour: Behind the Collection at Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia on Jan. 28
- Sergio Hudson: Focused on the Fit at Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia on Feb. 1 + additional dates
- Public Tour: Cornerstones of the Collection at Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia on Feb. 1
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 26th
- 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
- DINNER & JAZZ NIGHT at Mimsy’s Jazz Lounge in Columbia
- Drag’s a Hoot at The Hoot in Columbia
- Exit, Pursued by a Bear at Trustus Theatre in Columbia
Saturday, January 27th
- aloft Columbia Harbison Karaoke NIGHT at 217 Lanneau Court in Columbia on Saturdays
- Drag’s a Hoot at The Hoot in Columbia
- Exit, Pursued by a Bear at Trustus Theatre in Columbia
- Frozen Karaoke For Toddlers at 3905 West Beltline Boulevard in Columbia
- Jon Michaels Music at 1626 Main Street in Columbia
- Columbia Contra Dance at Columbia Music Festival Association in Columbia
- The Joshua Graham Band at 1626 Main Street in Columbia
- Exit, Pursued by a Bear at Trustus Theatre in Columbia
Sunday, January 28th
- Drag’s a Hoot at The Hoot in Columbia
- Palmetto Opera presents The Barber of Seville at Koger Center for the Arts in Columbia
Monday, January 29th
- Morey Weinstein “The Art of Realism” Gallery Opening at City Art in Columbia, calendar
Tuesday, January 30th
- Koger Center Presents: The Four Phantoms at Koger Center for the Arts in Columbia
- Grace Potter at The Senate in Columbia
Wednesday, January 31st
- Comedy + Beer at Old Mill Brewpub in Lexington
- San Holo Presents Existential Dance Music at The Senate in Columbia
Thursday, February 1st
- AINT Nothing Funny Like The Truth!!LIVE FILMING!! At Harbison Theatre in Columbia
- Wyatt Flores at The Senate in Columbia
