Hello Columbia! Welcome to this week’s list of fun things to do in the Columbia metro area!
Columbia’s 8th Shrimp and Grits Fest | Saturday, June 22 | Seawell’s Food Caterers, Inc, 1125 Rosewood Dr., Columbia | $25 – $45 | Area restaurants will compete in Columbia’s 8th Shrimp and Grits Fest and one restaurant will be named Columbia’s best.
Friday Night Laser Lights | Friday, June 21 | 6 – 10 pm | South Carolina State Museum, 301 Gervais St., Columbia | Enjoy special shows featuring lasers choreographed to iconic music inside the museum’s digital dome Planetarium.
Make Music Day 2024 Friday, June 21 | 10 am – 9 pm | Koger Center for the Arts, 1051 Greene St., Columbia | Free | Celebrate music with more than 1,000 around the world with a “Ruckus Hour” and music lessons.
Mai Serenity 2nd Annual Jewelry Show | Friday, June 21 | 6:15 – 8:30 pm | Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands, 1107 Williams St., Columbia | $15 – $100 | See beautiful custom jewelry pieces while enjoying performances, games, music, fundraising, and light refreshments.
The Night Shift at ReFind | thru Friday, Sept. 27 | 6 – 9 pm | ReFind, 718 S. Edisto Ave., Columbia | Free | A monthly night market hosted at the new Re•Find location in the Rosewood neighborhood, featuring local goods, antiques, food, music, and more.
Soda City Market | Saturday’s thru Nov. 30 | 9 am – 1 pm | Main Street, 1300 – 1600 blocks, Columbia | Free | Find everything to satisfy your brain, body, and belly — and made with love by local vendors.
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Friday, June 21
- 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.
- Dinner and a Party at 537 Clemson Road in Columbia
- Columbia Fireflies vs. Carolina Mudcats at Segra Park in Columbia
- Black Eats Week 803 at Multiple locations in Columbia
- Southern Peach Lager Release + Titan Farms x Sara’s Fresh Market at Steel Hands Brewing in Columbia
Saturday, June 22
- Dinner Detective Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner Show! at Cambria Downtown the Vista in Columbia check dates!
- Soda City Market at Main St in Columbia every Saturday’s
- The Market at Icehouse Amphitheater in Columbia on Saturday’s
- Black Eats Week 803 at Multiple locations in Columbia on
- Soda City Poetry Festival | 9 am – 4 pm | Richland Library Main, 1431 Assembly St., Columbia | Free | Enjoy a day filled with poetry, spoken word, creativity, and community.
- Matilda at The Nick at 10 a.m. in Columbia
- Juneteenth Celebration at 1063 Old Two Notch Rd in Elgin
- SOUL FOOD: THE R&B PICNIC + FESTIVAL at HISTORIC COLUMBIA SPEEDWAY in Cayce
- Columbia Pride Bar Crawl at Grill Marks cola in Columbia
- Columbia Fireflies vs. Carolina Mudcats at Segra Park in Columbia
- FLS Presents: Sundresses & Linen Event at JC Legacy Event Center in Irmo
- Lexington County Blowfish vs the Macon Bacon at Lexington County Baseball Stadium in Lexington
- R&B/Karaoke Sip & Paint Saturdays at 2700 Broad River Road in Columbia
- Jeep Meet! at Steel Hands Brewing in Cayce
- Concert in the Park at Sesquicentennial State Park in Columbia
- June Night Ride at Carolina Adventure World in Winnsboro
Sunday, June 23
- Black Eats Week 803 at Multiple locations in Columbia on
- High Tea | 2 – 4 pm | Stone River, 121 Alexander Rd., West Columbia | $30 – $55 | Start your experience with a glass of champagne, then choose from the selection of premium winter Rishi teas.
- Columbia Fireflies vs. Carolina Mudcats at Segra Park in Columbia
- Cocktail Classroom at Smoked in Columbia
Monday, June 24
- Stargazing at the Melton Observatory at Koger Center for the Arts in Columbia
- Lexington County Blowfish vs the Florence Flamingos at Lexington County Baseball Stadium in Lexington
Tuesday, June 25
- The Lego Movie at The Nick in Columbia | 10:00 AM – | The Nick is bringing summer fun to the big screen with their Kids Summer Movies series! All movies are just $7 and don’t miss the $5 concession deal for a small popcorn and drink (soda or juice).
- Backyard Beekeeping for the Curious Workshop at Gardener’s Outpost in Columbia
- Columbia Fireflies vs. Carolina Mudcats at Segra Park in Columbia
Wednesday, June 26
- Stroller Tour: (Un)Settled at Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia
- Comedy + Beer at Old Mill Brewpub in Lexington
- Miss SC Teen Preliminary – Day 1 at The Township Auditorium in Columbia
- Lexington County Blowfish vs the High Point-Thomasville HiToms at Lexington County Baseball Stadium in Lexington
- Koger Center Presents: A Night in Nashville with Country Music Songwriters at Koger Center for the Arts in Columbia
Thursday, June 27
- Blue Zone Dinner at Smoked in Columbia
- Miss SC Teen Preliminary – Day 2 at The Township Auditorium in Columbia
- Lexington County “Glowfish” vs the Kingsmen Baseball at Lexington County Baseball Stadium in Lexington
- Live in the Lobby Presents: Gotham Kings at Koger Center for the Arts in Columbia
- FESTERS LAST CALL at Uncle Fester’s Sports Bar in Columbia
- Erin Gibney – Nashville Hits the Roof! at Tin Roof in Columbia
Recurring Events
- Richland Library – Calendar of Events
- Soda City Market at Main Street in Columbia on Saturdays
Columbia Metro Arts | Crafts
- City Art in Columbia, calendar
- Introduction to Pottery at Columbia Art Center in Columbia on Monday’s
- Hand Building Basics at Columbia Art Center in Columbia on Tuesday’s
- Morning Blend: A Jazz, Soul, and Coffee Series at Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia on Wednesday’s
- Day Sculpture at Columbia Art Center in Columbia on Thursday’s
- After School Art at Columbia Art Center in Columbia on Thursday’s
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
- The Senate in Columbia – Calendar of Events
- The VENUE in Columbia – Calendar of Events
- The Grand in Columbia – Calendar of Events
Friday, June 21
- 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
- Music in the Garden with Third Floor at Gardener’s Outpost in Columbia
- Koger Center and ColaJazz Presents: Live in the Lobby 2024 Season at the Koger Center for the Arts in Columbia
- The Prom at Trustus Theatre in Lexington, see dates
- Coley Williams at 1032 US-178 in Pelion
- Broadway In Columbia Presents: Shrek the Musical at Koger Center for the Arts in Columbia
Saturday, June 22
- Cowboy Kid Rock Live At Bubba’s with Stitcher and Civil Remedy at Bubba’s Pub N Grub in Lexington
- Dancing with the Palmetto State Stars at The Township Auditorium in Columbia
