Hello Columbia! Welcome to this week’s list of fun things to do in the Columbia metro area!
8th Annual Columbia’s Shrimp & Grits Fest at Seawell’s on June 24th. Many restaurants have shrimp and grits on their menu; most even claim theirs is the best. Now is the chance to find out who really has the best shrimp and grits!
Area restaurants and caterers will compete and one restaurant will be named “Columbia’s Best Shrimp & Grits” by a panel of judges. There will also be a winner in the “People’s Choice” division.
Tickets include unlimited shrimp & grits samples from restaurant participants, live music and opportunities for door prizes and more.
Mediterranean Wine Dinner at Chapin Branch Library in Chapin heads to the Mediterranean and takes a tour of all the beautiful countries that make up this region of the world through amazing wines and delicious cuisine. Includes six glasses of wine paired with an amuse bouche and five course dinner as well as an opportunity to purchase your favorite bottles at the end of the night.
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Friday, June 23rd
- More Than Rhythm: A Black Music Series Featuring Dom Flemons at Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia
- Paddle and Pint at Saluda Shoals Park in Columbia
- NO/MAS + KNOLL at New Brookland Tavern in West Columbia
- Little Women – ICRC Children’s Theatre at Spring Hill High School in Chapin on June 23rd & 24th
- Columbia Fireflies vs. Fredericksburg Nationals at Segra Park in Columbia on June 23rd & 24th
- 2023 Miss SC Teen Final at The Township Auditorium in Columbia
Saturday, June 24th
- Brookdale Yard Sale (Strudel Truck & Pelican’s SnoBalls on site!) at Brookdale neighborhood in West Columbia
- MTC Open House at Midlands Technical College – Airport Campus in West Columbia
- “No-walk” Battle of Congaree Creek Tour at Cayce Tennis Center in Cayce
- LoCo Craft Beer Jam at City Roots Farm in Columbia
- Pride Market at NoMa Warehouse in Columbia
- Brunch For Two Class at Let’s Cook Culinary Studio/Southeast Chefs LLC in Columbia
- Book Talk and Signing with Sandra Johnson at All Good Books in Columbia
- 2nd Annual Pig Pick’n with Hendrix at Tin Roof in Columbia
- Spanish Wine Tasting at Main Street District in Columbia
- 11th annual grateful dead meet-up at the movies at Main Street District in Columbia
- The Story of Frankie San at Mt. Hermon Lutheran Church in West Columbia
- Muzika! Grand Music Festival • Requiem Mass, Giuseppe Verdi at Koger Center for the Arts in Columbia
- Bask, Say Brother at New Brookland Tavern in West Columbia
- 2023 Miss SC Finals at The Township Auditorium in Columbia
Sunday, June 25th
- Public Tour: Cornerstones of the Collection at Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia
- The 36th Annual Carolina Celebration of Liberty at First Baptist Church of Columbia in Columbia
Monday, June 26th
- Bombadier, Trevor & the Travelers, Middletooth, Olympic Goal at New Brookland Tavern in West Columbia
Tuesday, June 27th
- Coffee Talk at Stars and Strikes Family Entertainment Center in Irmo
- John Tudor’s Magic and Mysteries at The Venue in Columbia
- SECRETS, For the Fallen Dreams, VRSTY, Nerv at New Brookland Tavern in West Columbia
Wednesday, June 28th
- Soda City Series at Prisma Health Center at All Good Books in Columbia
- Comedy + Beer at Old Mill Brewpub at Old Mill Brewpub in Lexington
- Broadway in Columbia • Dear Evan Hansen at Koger Center for the Arts in Columbia on June 28 + additional dates
Thursday, June 29th
- Dear Evan Hansen – Broadway in Columbia at Koger Center for the Arts in Columbia
- Mommy and Me Dance Class for Ages 0 – 4 at Ann Brodies Center for Dance Education in Columbia
- Beach Blanket Bingo at Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia
- SC Commission of Minority Affairs Celebration at Columbia Convention Center in Columbia
Recurring Events
- 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
- 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!
- SakiTumi Grill & Sushi Bar is hosting Half-Price Select Sushi & Martini Wednesdays 5-10pm, The sushi rolls and drinks rotate each week so you never get bored with the same selections!
- Live Music & Dancing at Bill’s Music Shop on Saturdays – click link for calendar of events
- Teen Workshops at the CMA at Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia
- Artists and Autocrats at Koger Center for the Arts Gallery in Columbia
- Beginning Wheel Throwing at Columbia Art Center in Columbia
- 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
- All-Star Soda City Drag Brunch at The Venue |1626 on Main in Columbia on Saturdays
- aloft Columbia Harbison Karaoke NIGHT at 217 Lanneau Court 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 on June 24th & every 4th Saturday of the month
- C.A.R.E. ADV Class (6/2) at Carolina Adventure World in Winnsboro on Saturdays
- Columbia Fireflies at Segra Park – click link for schedule of events
- 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
- Dear Evan Hansen – Broadway in Columbia at Koger Center for the Arts in Columbia
- Open Mic with Sam and Illia at The Venue in Columbia on Mondays
- LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Trustus Theatre in Columbia
Columbia Metro Arts & Crafts
- Teen Workshops at the CMA – Columbia Museum of Art – Columbia
Artists and Autocrats – Koger Center for the Arts Gallery – Columbia - Art Class: Drawing 101 at Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia on June 24th
- Forward Counseling & NU GRWTH Present: Group Therapy For Artists at Forward Consulting in Columbia on June 24th
- Swimming in Your Brain at Columbia Art Center in Columbia on June 26 – 30
Columbia Metro Live Music
Friday, June 23rd
- Muzika! Grand Music Festival • J.A.C. Redford – Symphony #2 at Koger Center for the Arts in Columbia
- Jason Jackson Presents A Night of Sax & Soul Grooves at Chayz Lounge in Columbia
Saturday, June 24th
- Jason Jackson Presents A Night of Sax & Soul Grooves at Chayz Lounge in Columbia
- Muzika! Grand Music Festival • Orchestral Opera Gala at Koger Center for the Arts in Columbia
Sunday, June 25th
- Spring Concert Series at Carolina Adventure World in Winnsboro
- Social Soul Sunday at The Mansion on Blanding in Columbia
Monday, June 26thTuesday, June 27th
Wednesday, June 28thThursday, June 29th
