Hello Columbia! Welcome to this week’s list of fun things to do in the Columbia metro area!
St. Pat’s in Five Points | Saturday, March 16 | 7:30 am – 7 pm | Five Points, 728 Harden St., Columbia | $25+ | St. Pat’s in Five Points is back on Saturday, March 16 with a full day of festive events from a parade and playland to VIP experiences and a mocktail lounge + the most bands ever.
The BRBR Oyster Roast at 701 Center for Contemporary Art in Columbia on Mar. 15 | $75 | a fun-filled celebration featuring a delicious Irish feast, live music, Irish dance performances, and high value silent auction opportunities! This event will run from 6 pm to 10 pm at the gorgeous and historic venue, 701 Whaley.
Savage St. Paddy’s Bash | Saturday, March 16 | 11:30 am – 11 pm | Savage Craft Ale Works, 430 Center St., West Columbia | Free | Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Irish beer + live music performances by Charleston’s Irish favorites, The Bograts, and the Steel City Rovers at Savage Craft in West Columbia.
2024 Midlands Spring Arts & Crafts Market Extravaganza | Saturday, March 16 – Sunday, March 17 | Times vary | South Carolina State Farmers Market, 3483 Charleston Hwy., West Columbia | Free | Over 170 Crafters and vendors from all over the Midlands will be showcasing their talents and creations.
Snow White by South Carolina Ballet | Saturday, March 16, Saturday, March 16 | Times vary | Koger Center for the Arts, 1051 Greene St, Columbia | $35 – $60 | Columbia City Ballet, now South Carolina Ballet, is thrilled to invite audiences of all ages to witness the enchanting tale of Snow White come to life on the Koger Center’s stage.
Socks in The Frying Pan at Newberry Opera House | Saturday, March 16 | 8 pm | Newberry Opera House, 1201 McKibben St, Newberry | $30 – $40 | Get ready to be transported to a world where traditional Irish music meets vibrant contemporary sounds with Socks in the Frying Pan, an award-winning trio from County Clare, Ireland.
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Friday, March 15
- City of Columbia Food Truck Fridays | 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 | 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.
- Univ of South Carolina Gamecocks Softball vs. Michigan State Spartans Softball at Carolina Softball Stadium At Beckham Field in Columbia
- 2024 Tail Waggin’ Ball at Bloomsbury in Camden
- A Night in Wonderland Sweetheart Dance at Seven Oaks Park in Chapin
Saturday, March 16
- 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 Artisan Market at Doko Meadows Park at Doko Meadows Park in Columbia on Mar. 16 | 10 am – 3 pm | This Artisan Market will feature vendors selling unique, handmade craft items and baked goods, from woodworking and jewelry to pottery and artisan breads | Free to attend
- 2nd Annual St. Paddy Shamrock Bar Crawl at The Vista in Columbia
- Univ of South Carolina Gamecocks Softball vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers Softball at Carolina Softball Stadium At Beckham Field
- 2nd Annual Luck Hunt at Carolina Adventure World in Columbia
Sunday, March 17
- St. Pawtrick’s Day O’doption Special at 127 Humane Lane in Columbia
- Free Sundays at the Mann-Simons Site | Presented by Richland County at Mann-Simons Site in Columbia
- Univ of South Carolina Gamecocks Softball vs. North Carolina State Softball at Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field in Columbia
Monday, March 18
- 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 19
- Smoked Oyster Series at Smoked in Columbia on Tuesdays
- Prosecco Tuesday at Grill Marks cola in Columbia on Tuesday’s
- The Lost Weekend – The Photography of May Pang at Rob Shaw Gallery in Columbia
- Sip and Plant Workshop: Front Porch Color Pot at Gardener’s Outpost in Columbia
- USC Symphony Orchestra • Rising Stars at Koger Center for the Arts in Columbia
- Third Thursday Art Night: Dogon Krigga at Koger Center for the Arts in Columbia
Wednesday, March 20
- The Lost Weekend – The Photography of May Pang at Rob Shaw Gallery in Columbia
- Gladys’ Gang Preschool Edition: Springing into Action at Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia
- Planting and Caring for Tomatoes at Gardener’s Outpost in Columbia
- Onstage With…Celebrating Marian McPartland at Koger Center for the Arts in Columbia
- Floral Flair: Brighten Up Any Space at Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia
Thursday, March 21
- Garden Design with Bill Guess at Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia
- A Night to Celebrate Community at The Hall at Senate’s End in Columbia
- Roses & Rosé at Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia
- Myron Elkins: Nashville Hits the Roof! at Tin Roof
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
- 2024 Midlands Spring Arts & Crafts Market Extravaganza at South Carolina State Farmers Market in Columbia on Mar. 16 & 17
- Public Tour: Darrel Ellis and Interior Lives at Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia on Mar. 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 15
- 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
- Municipal Waste at The Senate in Columbia
- The Love Hard Tour: Keyshia Cole & Trey Songz w/ special guest Jaheim Friday, March 15 | 8 pm | Colonial Life Arena, 801 Lincoln St., Columbia | $62.50 – $132.50 | The Love Hard Tour features Keyshia Cole and Trey Songz with special guest Jaheim.
- BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY at Trustus Theatre in Columbia, see dates
Saturday, March 16
- aloft Columbia Harbison Karaoke NIGHT at 217 Lanneau Court in Columbia on Saturdays
- ZZ Top & Lynyrd Skynyrd: The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia
- Poets on Stage at Good Life Cafe | 6 – 8 pm | Good Life Cafe, 1216 Taylor St., Columbia | Free | Don’t miss unique performances, a little music, and an open mic night.
- The Mark Rapp Group at The Joint in Columbia, Calendar
Sunday, March 17
- Kevin Nichols at The Venue in Columbia
Monday, March 18
- Jokes @ The Joint at 1710 Main Street in Columbia on Monday’s
Tuesday, March 19
Wednesday, March 20
- Comedy + Beer at Old Mill Brewpub at Old Mill Brewpub in Lexington
Thursday, March 21
- Runout Band at The Venue in Columbia
