Hello Columbia! Welcome to this week’s list of fun things to do in the Columbia metro area!
Summer Sidewalk Sale | Tax-Free Weekend!| happening Friday – Sunday, August 4th, 5th and 6th | 12:00 am | Get ready for back-to-school with Devine Street’s “Summer Sidewalk Sale”, (SC’s Tax Free Weekend).
Steps into a world of glitz and glamour at the Robinson Room Gatsby Gala Grand Opening Event on August 10th from 7-11 pm. Prepare to be transported back to the roaring 20s as you walk the red carpet in your finest Gatsby party attire.
Your ticket includes a welcome champagne, two cocktails crafted by our skilled mixologists, passed savory plates, a charcuterie board station, and chocolate fondue station to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Immerse yourself in the enchanting ambiance as live jazz music fills the air, transporting you to an era of elegance and sophistication. End the night with an exciting raffle for a chance to win a Robinson Room gift card for your next night out.
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**Click on each event for more information and pricing and check with venue for any changes or cancellations**
Friday, August 4th
- Purple Martin Tour with Wingard’s Naturalist and USCG Captain Zach Steinhauser at Jake’s Landing in Lexington
- EveryBlackGirl, Inc Presents Black Girl Bloom Residency (Youth) at 5106 Two Notch Rd in Columbia on Aug 4th + additional dates
- Countdown to Kindergarten at EdVenture Children’s Museum in Columbia
- Couple Cooking Asian Class at Let’s Cook Culinary Studio in Columbia
- Summer Symposium Showcases at Trustus Theatre in Columbia
- Devine Street Sidewalk Sale – BOGO 50% off! at Gardener’s Outpost Shandon in Columbia
- Brew at the Zoo at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden in Columbia
Saturday, August 5th
- CAW August Night Ride! at Carolina Adventure World in Winnsboro
- U-Pick Zinnia Flower Farm at Hollow Creek Tree Farm in Gilbert
- Night Harbor Community Yard Sale at Night Harbor Neighborhood in Chapin
- Hope Walk 5K at Riverfront Park in Columbia
- Lexington County Gamecock Club Annual Garnet Girl Brunch at Country Club of Lexington in Lexington
- SC Teachers Rally at the State House at South Carolina State House in Columbia
- Open House for Chesterbrook Academy® Preschool at Chesterbrook Academy in Columbia
- ECPI University Open House at ECPI University in Lexington
- Portfolio Prep at the Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia on August 5th
- Battle of Congaree Creek at 12,000 Year History Park in Cayce
- Fairfield County 1st. Annual Southern Soul Music Festival at Something different bar and lounge in Winnsboro
- I AM LEO ALL WHITE DAY PARTY on the ROOFTOP at 1122 Lady Street in Columbia
- Lexington County Blowfish FINAL Regular Season Home Game at Lexington County Baseball Stadium in Lexington
- Afro-Caribbean Cultural Night at Mimsy’s Kitchen in Columbia
- The Laugh Supper “Pasta Night” at Suite Sixty in Columbia
- Hot Summer’s Night 5K at Strictly Running in Columbia
- Columbia Rare Breed MC Inaugural Anniversary Celebration at 206 Jamil Road in Columbia
- SOUL SESSIONS LIVE WITH CHRIS HOPKINS at The Venue in Columbia
Sunday, August 6th
- U-Pick Zinnia Flower Farm at Hollow Creek Tree Farm in Gilbert
- Upstate Minis at Upstate Mini Cooper Meetings in Columbia
Monday, August 7th
- Nail Technology + Massage Therapy Programs at Southeastern Esthetics Institute in Elgin
Tuesday, August 8th
- Chamber Classic Golf Clinic at Columbia Country Club in Blythewood
- TACOS, TEQUILA, & TUNES – MUSIC BINGO at Tin Roof in Columbia on Tuesdays
- Toucan Tuesday at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden in Columbia on Tuesdays
- Columbia Fireflies vs. Charleston RiverDogs at Segra Park in Columbia
Wednesday, August 9th
- Blythewood Farmers Market at Doko Meadows Park in Blythewood on Wednesdays
- Purple Martin Tour with Wingard’s Naturalist and USCG Captain Zach Steinhauser at Jake’s Landing in Lexington
- Late Start Wednesday Breakfast at Bakon Southern Eatery in Chapin on Wednesdays
- The Lunchbox Lift at femme x in Columbia every Wednesday in August
- Blues on the Patio at Chapin Branch Library in Chapin
- Columbia Fireflies vs. Charleston RiverDogs at Segra Park in Columbia
Thursday, August 10th
- $5 Mimosa, Manmosa Brunch at Bakon Southern Eatery in Chapin. Click link for dates
- Ribbon Cutting: Sigma Theta Alpha Military Sorority, Inc. at Columbia Chamber – 1225 Lady Street in Columbia
- Storytime in the Garden at the Hampton-Preston Mansion & Gardens in Columbia
- First Thursday on Main Street – Downtown Columbia
- Toss some Pie with Bri for 2 Village Idiot Cooking Class at Let’s Cook Culinary Studio in Columbia
- Columbia Fireflies vs. Charleston RiverDogs at Segra Park in Columbia
Recurring Events
- Open Mic with Sam and Illia at The Venue in Columbia on Monday
- 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
- Toucan Tuesday at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden in Columbia on Tuesdays
- Tini Tuesday at the Chophouse at Chapin Branch in Chapin on Tuesdays
- Nemo/Vino Tuesday Nights! at SakiTumi Grill & Sushi Bar in Columbia on Tuesdays
- Smoked Oyster Series at Smoked in Columbia every other Tuesdays
- Wild Wednesdays at Sesquicentennial State Park at Sesquicentennial State Park on Wednesdays
- The Market at Richland Library in Columbia on Wednesdays
- 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!
- Blythewood Farmers Market at Doko Meadows Park in Blythewood on Wednesdays
- 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!
- The NoMa Flea at NoMa Warehouse in Columbia on Fridays
- Soda City Market at Main Street in Columbia on Saturdays
- Meeting Street Artisan Market at Interactive Art Park in Columbia on Saturdays
- The Market at Icehouse at Icehouse Amphitheater in Columbia on Saturdays
- All-Star Soda City Drag Brunch at The Venue |1626 on Main in Columbia on Saturdays
- Dinner Detective Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner Show at Cambria Downtown the Vista in Columbia on Saturdays
- Fort Jackson Auto Craft Cars and Coffee at Robert B Solomon Center in Columbia every 4th Saturday of the month
- C.A.R.E. ADV Class (6/2) at Carolina Adventure World in Winnsboro on Saturdays
- Dirt at Carolina Adventure World on Saturdays
- Upstate Minis mini cooper enthusiast club meetings on Sundays
Columbia Metro Arts & Crafts
- Teen Workshops at the CMA – Columbia Museum of Art – Columbia
- Evening Sculpture at Columbia Art Center on Tuesdays
- Master Wheel Throwing at Columbia Art Center in Columbia on Wednesdays
- Beginning Wheel Throwing at Columbia Art Center in Columbia on Saturdays
- Intermediate Hand Building at Columbia Art Center in Columbia on Thursdays
- Summer Symposium Devising Showcase at Trustus Theatre in Columbia
- Art Class: Intuitive Painting 101 at the Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia
- Hand-Building Techniques at Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia
- Art Class: Character Design at the CMA at the Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia, Aug. 8th & 15th
- Crafternoon: Open Art Studio at Richland Library Main in Columbia
Columbia Metro Live Music / Performance
Friday, August 4th
- Bill’s Music Shop in West Columbia – Calendar of Events
- Martin and Phillips Blues Revue at Market on Main in Columbia
- Disney’s The Descendants at Harbison Theatre in Irmo
- Nashville Nights Concert Series at Steel Hands Brewing in Cayce
- SAD GIRLS NIGHT OUT at New Brookland Tavern in West Columbia
- Worship Concert with Amanda Janson and Evan Egerer at Decided Church in Irmo
Saturday, August 5th
- Spring Concert Series at Carolina Adventure World in Winnsboro on Saturdays
- Live Music & Dancing at Bill’s Music Shop on Saturdays – click link for calendar of events
- aloft Columbia Harbison Karaoke NIGHT at 217 Lanneau Court in Columbia on Saturdays
- Hudson Valley at Tin Roof in Columbia
- DÅZR at Blue Ridge Harley Davidson 2 Poor 4 Sturgis at Market On Main in Columbia
- Disney’s The Descendants at Harbison Theatre in Irmo
- Dinner Detective Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner Show! at Cambria Downtown the Vista in Columbia
- Ragan Whiteside Live! An Evening of Soul Jazz Part 2 at Chayz Lounge in Columbia
Sunday, August 6th
- Sunday Funday at Tin Roof in Columbia
- Disney’s The Descendants at Harbison Theatre in Irmo
- Arrows in Action, Honey Revenge, Finish Ticket at New Brookland Tavern in West Columbia
Monday, August 7th
- SIN Karaoke Night at Tin Roof in Columbia on Monday’s
Tuesday, August 8th
- TACOS, TEQUILA, & TUNES- MUSIC BINGO at Tin Roof in Columbia on Tuesdays
- Sanguisugabogg, Kruelty, Vomit Forth, Gates To Hell at New Brookland Tavern in West Columbia
- Live on the Lawn with Prettier Than Matt at Shandon United Methodist Church in Columbia
- Crafternoon: Open Art Studio at Richland Library Main in Columbia
Wednesday, August 9th
- Taylor Ingle at Tin Roof in Columbia on Wednesdays
- Edyn at Tin Roof in Columbia
Thursday, August 10th
- DJ B Folks at Tin Roof in Columbia on Thursdays
- Jazz on the River at West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater in West Columbia on Thursdays
- FLAGMAN at New Brookland Tavern in Columbia
- DJ MAZN at Tin Roof in Columbia
- Artists For Africa 11th Anniversary Performance at The Township Auditorium in Columbia
