Hello Columbia! Welcome to this week’s list of fun things to do in the Columbia metro area!
BARBIE & OPPENHEIMER OPENING WEEKEND DOUBLE FEATURE 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | July 20-22 they will be showing double features of the two films so you can get your ultimate movie experience right in the heart of Columbia.
Workery Apparel Launch Party and Fashion Show SY the Label, a Columbia, SC-based women’s wear, fashion brand with a mission to bring freedom to working women, is thrilled to announce the launch of its highly anticipated fall fashion line and the celebration of their newly expanded Workery Apparel brand. Debuting their latest designs alongside their signature looks during an immersive, experiential launch party at NoMa Warehouse on Tuesday, July 25, Workery Apparel will demonstrate its belief that women have the power to challenge the status quo and be heroes of their own stories.
The Annual Midlands Women’s Day returns to the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center on Saturday featuring chair massages, brow waxing, hair styling, manicures and even makeovers. Oh, and did I mention the 360 photo booth? 📸 You’ll definitely want to capture those stunning makeover moments. But wait, there’s more! They’ve got airbrush henna tattoos, canvas painting classes, a self-defense class, dance demos, and exciting giveaways! Plus, get your shopping bags ready because they’ve got 100 local vendors waiting just for you. 🛍️💃
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Friday, June 21st
- Friday Night Laser Lights at South Carolina State Museum in Columbia
- Couples Cooking Paella Class at Let’s Cook Culinary Studio in Columbia
- Pigskin Poets 2023 at Charles R. Drew Wellness Center in Columbia
- FROZEN II @ ICEHOUSE AMPHITHEATER at Icehouse Amphitheater in Lexington
- The Wizard of Oz at Town Theatre at Town Theatre in Columbia thru July 30th
Saturday, July 22nd
- Battle of Congaree Creek at 12,000 Year History Park in Cayce
- Baseball Day at South Carolina State Museum of Art in Columbia
- Slip, Slide & Splash at Melvin Park in Chapin
- Dinner Detective Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner Show at Cambria Downtown the Vista in Columbia
- 6th Annual Midlands Women’s Day at Columbia Convention Center in Columbia
- Chef Jr. at Kroger in Columbia
- Columbia Children’s Theatre presents The Commedia Little Mermaid at Richland Library – Sandhills in Columbia
- Summer Madness Car, Truck & Bike Show at Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center in Columbia
- Adult Camp Out at 9875 Windsor Lake Blvd in Columbia
Sunday, July 23rd
- Public Tour: Carolina in the Collection at Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia
- Indigenous Corps of Discovery Tour with DeLesslin George-Warren at Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia
- Caleb Synan at The Attic Lounge – A Special Comedy Event at The Attic Lounge in West Columbia
- Brunch N Bubbly “ Smoke In The City “ Day Party at The Mansion On Blanding in Columbia
- Jazz With Washington En Vert at Dogwood Pond in Columbia
Monday, July 24th
- Summer of Riesling Wine Dinner at Chapin Branch Library
- Play Auditions at Trustus Theatre in Columbia
Tuesday, July 25th
- Play Auditions at Trustus Theatre in Columbia
- Intro to Sushi Class for Two at Let’s Cook Culinary Studio in Columbia
- TACOS, TEQUILA, & TUNES – MUSIC BINGO at Tin Roof in Columbia on Tuesdays
- Toucan Tuesday at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden in Columbia on Tuesdays
Wednesday, July 26th
- Blythewood Farmers Market at Doko Meadows Park in Blythewood on Wednesdays
- Youth Gardening Program: Gardening Classes at South Edisto Discovery Park in Columbia each Wednesday in July
- Comedy + Beer at Old Mill Brewpub at Old Mill Brewpuh
- Columbia Fireflies vs. Carolina Mudcats at Segra Park
Thursday, July 27th
- Columbia Fireflies vs. Carolina Mudcats at Segra Park in Columbia
- Annie Warbucks at Cardinal Newman School’s Anna Tronco Williams Performing Arts Center in Columbia
Recurring Events
- Open Mic with Sam and Illia at The Venue in Columbia on Monday
- Boku Kitchen + Saloon is hosting Titos Tuesday 4-11pm, 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 4-7pm
- 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
- 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 4-11pm, 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
- Teen Workshops at the CMA at Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia
- 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
- Free Sundays Presented by Richland County Mann-Simons Site in Columbia
- 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
- Summer Camp for Children with Special Needs at Columbia Art Center in Columbia July 24th – 28th
Columbia Metro Live Music
Friday, June 21st
- Bill’s Music Shop in West Columbia – Calendar of Events
- Ron Richardson & Friends Presents The Sounds of Soul at Chayz Lounge in West Columbia
- Aaron Tracy at Tin Roof in Columbia
Saturday, July 22nd
- 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
- Eddie Bustamante at Tin Roof in Columbia
- Columbia Contradance at Columbia Music Festival Association in Columbia
- An Intimate Evening With Malcolm-Jamal Warner at Chayz Lounge in Columbia
- A Night with Just Fine: A Mary J Blige Tribute at The Venue |1626 on Main in Columbia
Sunday, July 23rd
- Sunday Funday at Tin Roof in Columbia
- Freeway Showcase at Tin Roof in Columbia
- Seussical the Musical Jr. at Village Square Theatre in Lexington on July 23rd thru July 30th
Monday, June 24th
- SIN Karaoke Night at Tin Roof in Columbia on Monday’s
- Musical Auditions at Trustus Theatre in Columbia
Tuesday, July 25th
- TACOS, TEQUILA, & TUNES- MUSIC BINGO at Tin Roof in Columbia on Tuesdays
- Musical Auditions at Trustus Theatre in Columbia
Wednesday, July 26th
- Taylor Ingle at Tin Roof in Columbia on Wednesdays
Thursday, July 27th
- DJ B Folks at Tin Roof in Columbia on Thursdays
- Dick Goodwin Presents The Big Band Experience at Chayz Lounge in West Columbia
