Hello Columbia! Welcome to this week’s list of fun things to do in the Columbia metro area!
41st Annual Craftsmen’s Classic Art & Craft Festival at the SC State Fairgrounds on Friday, March 01, 10:00 am – 7:00 pm | Saturday, March 02, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm | Sunday, March 03, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm | Features original designs and work from hundreds of talented artists and craftspeople from across America. See the creative process in action as many exhibitors demonstrate throughout the weekend. There is something for every style, taste and budget with items from the most traditional to the most contemporary. This show is a winner of Sunshine Artist “200 Best” awards.
Irish Fest Camden | Saturday, March 2 | 10 am – 5 pm | Historic Camden Foundation, 222 Broad St., Camden | $15 | Enjoy all things Irish at the 8th annual at the family-friendly Irish Fest Camden.
Spring Market and Community Fair at Seven Oaks Park in Columbia on Mar. 2 | 8:30 am – 2 pm | This is the perfect time to shop for special Easter gifts, spring décor, Mother’s Day gifts, end of the year teacher gifts, wedding season gifts, and all the special celebrations you have over the spring and summer.
BONFIRE/CHILI COOK OFF at 1623 Rockton Thruway Road in Winnsboro on Mar. 2 | 4 – 10 pm | Don’t miss out on this enjoyable evening! Vote for the best chili from some amazing chefs, friends, and family members. Enjoy live music, delicious food, and a guaranteed good time! Tents are welcome upon early registration | Food vendors will also be available.
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Friday, March 1
- Free Fridays at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden in Columbia
- City of Columbia Food Truck Fridays | Friday, March 1 | 11 am – 3 pm | REI Co-Op Parking Lot, 2300 Bull St., Columbia | Price of purchase | Grab lunch and support a local food truck while mingling with locals.
- Live at Loveland | Friday, March 1 – 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.
- Gamecock Baseball vs. Clemson University Tigers at Founders Park in Columbia
- The After Ride with Greg Parrish at Carolina Adventure World in Columbia
Saturday, March 2
- 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
- Spurs Up Sprint at The Senate
- Backyard Saturday – Animal Builders at Saluda Shoals Park in Columbia
- Gamecock Men’s Basketball vs. Florida Gators at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia
- Lexington Munching on Main Tour with Two Gals and Fork at Downtown Lexington in Columbia
Sunday, March 3
- University of South Carolina Gamecocks Women’s Basketball vs. University of Tennessee Women’s Basketball at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia
- Group Therapy’s Annual Chili Cook off Benefitting Rapid Shelter at 2107 Greene Street in Columbia
- “GIVING FLOWERS DROPPING GEMS” NETWORKING PARTY at 1125 B Avenue in Columbia
- Cocktail Classroom at Smoked in Columbia on Sunday’s
Monday, March 4
- 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
Tuesday, March 5
- Smoked Oyster Series at Smoked in Columbia on Tuesdays
- Prosecco Tuesday at Grill Marks cola in Columbia on Tuesday’s
- Sip and Plant Workshop: Carnivorous Planters at Gardener’s Outpost in Columbia
- Univ of South Carolina Gamecocks Baseball vs. The Citadel Bulldogs Baseball at Founders Park in Columbia
Wednesday, March 6
- Ask the Gardener Happy Hour: Focusing on Fertilizers at Gardener’s Outpost in Columbia
- Univ of South Carolina Gamecocks Softball vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Softball at Carolina Softball Stadium At Beckham Field in Columbia
- Univ of South Carolina Gamecocks Baseball vs. Davidson College Wildcats Baseball at Founders Park in Columbia
- University of South Carolina Gamecocks Mens Basketball vs. Tennessee Volunteers Mens Basketball at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia
Thursday, March 7
- 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!
- 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
- Interior Lives: Modern American Spaces, 1890 – 1945 at Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia, show dates
- After School Art at Columbia Art Center in Columbia on Thursday’s
- Darrel Ellis: Regeneration at Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia, show dates
- Art Class: Understanding the Basics at Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia
- Neon Dreams: A Pop Art Affair at Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia
- Chamber Music on Main at Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia
- Gladys’ Gang Toddler Edition: Springing into Action at Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia
- Public Tour: Darrel Ellis and Interior Lives at Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia on Mar. 7, 10, 21
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, March 1
- 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
- Artist Anthony Lewis at Harbison Theatre in Columbia
- Dropkick Murphys at The Township Auditorium in Columbia
- Parker McCollum: Burn It Down Tour at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia
- A Raisin in the Sun at Longstreet Theatre in Columbia, see dates
- The String Queens at Harbison Theatre in Columbia
- Broadway in Columbia presents Hamilton at Koger Center in Columbia
- Gimme Gimme Disco at The Senate in Columbia
- THE MOTHERS at Trustus Theatre in Columbia
Saturday, March 2
- aloft Columbia Harbison Karaoke NIGHT at 217 Lanneau Court in Columbia on Saturdays
- Broadway in Columbia presents Hamilton at Koger Center in Columbia
- The Mark Rapp Group at The Joint in Columbia
- Way Off Broadway Cabaret at CMFA (Columbia Music Festival Association) in Columbia
- Rob Crosby Band at The Venue in Columbia
- ZOSO at The Senate in Columbia
- The Mark Rapp Group at The Joint in Columbia, Calendar
Sunday, March 3
- Broadway in Columbia presents Hamilton at Koger Center in Columbia
- Donna The Buffalo & The Steel Wheels at The Senate in Columbia
Monday, March 4
- Jokes @ The Joint at 1710 Main Street in Columbia on Monday’s
Tuesday, March 5
Wednesday, March 6
- Comedy + Beer at Old Mill Brewpub at Old Mill Brewpub in Lexington
Thursday, March 7
- Runout Band at The Venue in Columbia
