Hello Columbia! Welcome to this week’s list of fun things to do in the Columbia metro area!
Spiritual Fusions Psychic & Holistic Expo | Saturday, July 29 – Sunday, July 30 | 10am – 6pm | Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln St., Columbia | $9 | Enjoy the day with reading sessions from astrology, pet communication, angel card readings, tarot and other intuitives, mediums, holistic health practitioners, artisans of jewelry, pottery, orgone, and the popular aura photography and henna.
“Murder on the Menu,” a Mystery Dinner Theater Event | Saturday, July 29 | 6-9 pm | The River Center at Saluda Shoals Park, 5605 Bush River Rd., Columbia | $70 | The event includes a buffet meal, beer and wine tickets, an optional costume contest, and door prizes.
Join The Flying Biscuit Cafe on August 1st as they celebrate their FIRST Anniversary in Five Points! They are celebrating their first year by slashing the price on a fan favorite entrée — the Bacon & Eggs Breakfast will cost ONLY $5 all day for our dine-in customers!
Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar is turning 16, and they’re celebrating giving back to the communities that give so much! Join them on Aug. 1 for an epic birthday bash at all locations, where 16% of all proceeds will support the Boys and Girls Clubs of America in our communities. Indulge in our exclusive Heat Wave Burger, Berry-Spiked Lemonade, and Sunrise Sipper cocktails. Celebrate with Bad Daddy’s and get some bites for a good cause!
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Friday, July 28th
- American Pickleball Tour at Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center in Columbia
- Cola Love x The Spice Dhaba: Indian Summer Night at femme x in Columbia
- Couples Cooking Italian Class at Let’s Cook Culinary Studio in Columbia
- Columbia Fireflies vs. Carolina Mudcats at Segra Park in Columbia
- Teen Summer Party at Richland Library in Ballentine
- Play Freely: Fun Friday at Wheatley at Richland Library – Wheatley in Columbia
Saturday, July 29th
- American Pickleball Tour at Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center in Columbia
- Columbia Fireflies vs. Carolina Mudcats at Segra Park in Columbia
- “Murder on the Menu,” a Mystery Dinner Theater Event at The River Center at Saluda Shoals Park in Columbia
- Cooking with Mom at Seven Oaks Park in Columbia
- The Black Pop Shop Experience at 3506 Bush River Rd in Columbia
- “Crackin’ Up” Brunch Comedy Show at 118 State St in West Columbia
Sunday, July 30th
- American Pickleball Tour at Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center in Columbia
- Burn, Barre, & Breathe Triathlon at Craft and Draft in Irmo
- Becoming Catawba: A Conversation with Dr. Brooke Bauer at Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia
- Columbia Fireflies vs. Carolina Mudcats at Segra Park
- Family Fun Night & Fireworks at Northside Baptist Church in Lexington
- DJ Cleve All About R&B Day Party at EPIC EVENT CENTER in Columbia
- The Venue Summer Series Presents: Motown Night with AP at The Venue in Columbia
Monday, July 31st
Tuesday, August 1st
- Sip & Plant Workshop: Adding Texture with Ferns at Gardener’s Outpost in Columbia
- Purple Martin Tour with Wingard’s Naturalist and USCG Captain Zach Steinhauser at Jake’s Landing in Lexington
- Disney Movie Trivia at Market on Main
- TACOS, TEQUILA, & TUNES – MUSIC BINGO at Tin Roof in Columbia on Tuesdays
- Toucan Tuesday at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden in Columbia on Tuesdays
Wednesday, August 2nd
- 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
- Columbia Fireflies vs. Carolina Mudcats at Segra Park
Thursday, August 3rd
- Columbia Fireflies vs. Carolina Mudcats at Segra Park in Columbia
- Ribbon Cutting: Sigma Theta Alpha Military Sorority, Inc. at Columbia Chamber – 1225 Lady Street in Columbia
- Purple Martin Tour with Wingard’s Naturalist and USCG Captain Zach Steinhauser at Jake’s Landing in Lexington
- First Thursday on Main Street – Downtown 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. 1st, 8th & 15th
- Cats and Dogs at Columbia Art Center in Columbia July 31st – August 4th
Columbia Metro Live Music / Performance
Friday, July 28th
- Bill’s Music Shop in West Columbia – Calendar of Events
- Come On Barbie Lets Go Party w/ DJ Olive Arden at New Brookland Tavern in Columbia
- The Wizard of Oz at Town Theatre in Columbia
- Anything for Selenasss: A Selena Drag Tribute at New Brookland Tavern in West Columbia
- Willie Traywick at Tin Roof in Columbia
- Seussical the Musical Jr. at Village Square Theatre in Lexington
- Disney’s The Descendants at Harbison Theatre in Irmo on July 28th thru August 6th
Saturday, July 29th
- 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
- The Wizard of Oz at Town Theatre in Columbia
- Seussical the Musical Jr. at Village Square Theatre in Lexington
- The Revelry at Tin Roof in Columbia
- Brittany Turnipseed Live! An Evening of Soulful Melodies at Chayz Lounge in West Columbia
- Aidan Canfield: Nashville Hits the Roof! at Tin Roof in Columbia
- Michael Cera Palin, Daisy Lace, SCRLETT, Twin Toasters at New Brookland Tavern in West Columbia
Sunday, July 30th
- Sunday Funday at Tin Roof in Columbia
- Freeway Showcase at Tin Roof in Columbia
- The Wizard of Oz at Town Theatre in Columbia
- Seussical the Musical Jr. at Village Square Theatre in Lexington
- Sweet Spine, Encre Noire, Bad Stars, The White Horse at New Brookland Tavern in Columbia
Monday, July 31st
- SIN Karaoke Night at Tin Roof in Columbia on Monday’s
Tuesday, August 1st
- TACOS, TEQUILA, & TUNES- MUSIC BINGO at Tin Roof in Columbia on Tuesdays
- Joelton Mayfield, Ben Campbell & the Silver Dollars, Sigourney Howell at New Brookland Tavern in West Columbia
Wednesday, August 2nd
- Taylor Ingle at Tin Roof in Columbia on Wednesdays
- Leanna Firestone at New Brookland Tavern in West Columbia
Thursday, August 3rd
- 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
- 12th Annual Summer Performance Event at The Township Auditorium in Columbia
- Sam Burchfield & the Scoundrels w/ Hillmouse at New Brookland Tavern in West Columbia
- Artists For Africa 11th Anniversary Performance at The Township Auditorium in Columbia
