Hello Columbia! Welcome to this week’s list of fun things to do in the Columbia metro area!
The Ghanaian Experience Celebration at Suite Sixty in Columbia on Mar. 30 | 6:30 – 11:30 pm | $50 – $150 | an unforgettable night celebrating the vibrant and rich culture of Ghana at The Ghanaian Experience Gala.
The Night Shift at ReFind | Friday, March 29 – 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.
Live Music with Chris Compton | Friday, March 29, 6 – 9 pm | Free | Gardener’s Outpost, 1211 Franklin St., Columbia | Live music kicks back up with the amazing Chris Compton, one of Columbia’s finest musicians and songwriters. You definitely don’t want to miss Chris sharing songs from the heart as you sip amongst the plants.
Carolina Cup | Saturday, March 30 | 9 am – 5 pm | Springdale Race Course, 302 Knights Hill Rd., Camden | $42+ | This annual ‘rite of spring’ draws over 30,000 fans from across the world to enjoy the riveting sport of steeplechase horse racing.
B.B. Barns Artisan Market | Saturday, March 30 | 10 am – 2 pm | B.B. Barns, 2840 Dreher Shoals Rd., Columbia | Price of purchase | Shop through a wide variety of plants and garden items on sale for spring.
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Friday, March 29
- 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.
- Laughter Lovers & Friends at Seven Sports Bar & Lounge in Columbia
Saturday, March 30
- 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
- Easter Eggstravaganza at Elmwood/Roy Lynch Park in Columbia
- The After Ride with Greg Lilley at Carolina Adventure World
- CAW Kids’ Easter Egg Hunt at Carolina Adventure World in Columbia
Sunday, March 31
- Midlands SORBA Group Rides at Midlands SORBA Group Rides in Columbia every Sunday thru Apr. 28th
- Cocktail Classroom at Smoked Restaurant in Columbia
Monday, April 1
- 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
- Passport to Adventure Spring Break Camp at Prosperity Civic Center in Prosperity, Apr. 1 – 5
Tuesday, April 2
- Smoked Oyster Series at Smoked in Columbia on Tuesdays
- Prosecco Tuesday at Grill Marks cola in Columbia on Tuesday’s
- Music on Main at Smoked in Columbia
Wednesday, April 3
- Wine Wednesday at Smoked in Columbia on Wednesdays
- Creative Time at Columbia Art Center in Columbia on Wednesdays
- Univ of South Carolina Gamecocks Baseball vs. Georgia Southern Eagles Baseball at Founders Park in Columbia
Thursday, April 4
- Hampton Street Vineyard L’apero at Hampton Street Vineyard in Columbia
- Prettier Than Matt at the Icehouse Amphitheater in Columbia
- 11th Annual Tartan Day South Celebration at the Historic Columbia Speedway in West Columbia on Apr. 4 – 7
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
- Public Tour: Darrel Ellis and Interior Lives at Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia, see additional dates
- Pop-Up Art Show: First Thursday Edition at Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia
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 29
- 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
- We Them Ones Comedy Tour at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia | 8 pm | $69.50 to $199.50
- BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY at Trustus Theatre in Columbia, see dates
Saturday, March 30
- aloft Columbia Harbison Karaoke NIGHT at 217 Lanneau Court in Columbia on Saturdays
- Take Up Your Cross- Gospel Stage Play at Village Square Theatre in Columbia
- REO Speedwagon at The Township Auditorium in Columbia
- MTC Showoff 2024 at Harbison Theatre in Columbia
- Columbia Classical Ballet • LifeChance:Gala of the Stars at Koger Center for the Arts in Columbia
- A Night with Hank Bilal and Phil Denny at The Venue |1626 on Main in Columbia
- The Ice Box at The National Guard Armory in Columbia
Sunday, March 31
- The Ice Box at The National Guard Armory in Columbia
Monday, April 1
- Jokes @ The Joint at 1710 Main Street in Columbia on Monday’s
