Hello Columbia! Welcome to this week’s list of fun things to do in the Columbia metro area!
Palmetto Cocktail Pre-Game Party | Friday, November 24 | 7-11pm | Rockbridge Club, 4135 Rockbridge Road in Columbia | $50 PP.
Billy G’s Carolina BBQ invites you to the Party of the Year! The “Palmetto Cocktail” features Billy G’s Carolina BBQ’s award-winning BBQ and Hors D’oeuvres, Cocktails, and Live Music by the award-winning party band, Too Much Sylvia.
The Friday night after Thanksgiving (you know you’ll be ready to get out of the house!) which is the night before the Carolina – Clemson Football Game on Saturday.
Drawings will be held for Lucky Attendees to receive a Whole Beef Brisket, or 5 Lbs of Pulled Pork, or a BBQ Buffet for 6, or Smoked Mac & Cheese, or Billy G’s Carolina BBQ Sauces and Spice.
Black Friday Flea | Friday, Nov. 24 | 6-9 pm | NoMa Warehouse, 2222 Sumter St., Columbia | Free | It’s like a regular NoMa Flea but with holiday deals, decorations, and visits with Santa.
Gamecock Football vs. Clemson Tigers | Saturday, Nov. 25 | 7:30 pm | Williams-Brice Stadium, 1125 George Rogers Blvd., Columbia | $115 – $175 | The Palmetto Bowl is back!
Bierkeller Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas Market | Saturday, Nov. 25 – Sunday, Dec. 17 | Times vary | Bierkeller Columbia, 600 Canalside St., Columbia | Free | Delight in the charm of a traditional German Christmas market along the Congaree River.
Holiday Lights on the River at Saluda Shoals Park East in Chapin | The Midlands Largest Drive-Through Light Show! Experience the magic as Saluda Shoals Park comes alive in millions of sparkling lights. Journey through more than two miles of lights featuring colorful, animated light displays of all shapes and sizes! Get details
B.B. Barns Holiday Market Days at B.B. Barns in Columbia on Nov. 25 & Dec. 2 | Get your tree, poinsettias, gifts, family holiday photo AND holiday shopping done in one trip this year at B.B. Barns Holiday Market Days | Christmas cookies, hot chocolate, family & pet photos with Santa, wreath making, kids activities, more | This event is FREE.
Stuff Your Tote! Black Friday and Small Business Saturday at All Good Books | 734 Harden Street in Columbia on Nov. 24 – 26 | Free
📖 Purchase a tote and receive a free membership (10% off of all books & drinks for a year), book accessories, and our new sticker
📖 Opening 7:30 am on Friday (Nov. 24) and giving away free hot coffee until 10 a.m.
📖 Shop our best sellers & discounts on bargain books
📖 Opening 9am on Saturday (Nov. 25) & Sunday (Nov. 26). Buy a tote, receive a membership, and shop our biggest sale of the year all weekend long.
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Friday, November 24th
- Food Truck Fridays at Town Theatre in Columbia on Fridays | 11am – 3pm
- Historic Columbia’s Holiday House Tours at Hampton-Preston Manion in Columbia, event dates
- Rivalry Trivia at River Rat Brewery in Columbia
- University of South Carolina Gamecocks Women’s Basketball vs. Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia | Tickets: $25.00 – $35.00
- Wild Lights at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden in Columbia
- Black Friday Masquerade Party at American Legion Post 17 in Camden
- Holiday Bazaar (Craft and Gifts) at 4208 Rhame Rd in Columbia
Saturday, November 25th
- Holiday Bazaar (Craft and Gifts) at 4208 Rhame Rd in Columbia
- Battle of Congaree Creek at 12,000 Year History Park at Timmerman Trail in Columbia
- Taylor Swift vs. Miley Cyrus Drag Bingo with Collin MeDaddie at Drip Coffee in Columbia
- USC vs. Clemson Alumni Association Tailgate at Gamecock Park in Columbia
- C.A.R.E. ADV Class (6/2) at Carolina Adventure World in Winnsboro
- Spring Concert Series at Carolina Adventure World in Winnsboro
- Dirt at Carolina Adventure World in Winnsboro
- Dinner Detective Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner Show! at Cambria Downtown the Vista in Columbia on Nov. 25 + additional dates
Sunday, November 26th
- MSE Red Carpet Appreciation Gala at The Gala Event Center in Columbia
Monday, November 27th
- Mommy and Me Dance Class for Ages 0 – 3 at Ann Brodies Center for Dance Education in Columbia on Mondays
- Stargazing at Melton Observatory on Monday nights from 8pm -10pm., weather permitting.
Tuesday, November 28th
- Plumpjack Wine Dinner at Hampton Street Vineyard in Columbia
- University of South Carolina Gamecocks Mens Basketball vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish Men’s Basketball at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia
Wednesday, November 29th
Thursday, November 30th
- Midlands Clay Arts Society Annual Holiday Sale at Stormwater Studios in Columbia
- Christmas in Cayce at 1800 12th Street in Cayce
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
- Late Start Wednesday Breakfast at Bakon at Bakon Southern Eatery in Chapin 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
- City of Columbia Food Truck Fridays at Town Theatre 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
- Kershaw County Farmers Market at 906 Broad Street in Camden on Saturdays
- Dinner Detective Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner Show at Cambria Downtown the Vista in Columbia on Saturdays
Columbia Metro Arts | Crafts
- Beginning Wheel Throwing Friday at Columbia Art Center in Columbia on Fridays from 2 – 4 pm
- Beginning Throwing Saturday at Columbia Art Center in Columbia on Saturdays from 2 – 4 pm
- Public Tour: Rendez-Vous at Columbia Museum of Art on Nov. 30
- Morey Weinstein “The Art of Realism” Gallery Opening at City Art in Columbia, Calendar
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, November 24th
- 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.
- Live Music Saturdays at Mimsy’s Kitchen in Columbia on Saturdays | 7 – 10 pm
- aloft Columbia Harbison Karaoke NIGHT at 217 Lanneau Ct in Columbia on Saturdays | 8 pm – 12 am | Food, drinks, music and games
- Binge Karaoke Night at 1130 Kinley Rd in Irmo on Saturdays | 7 pm – 10 pm | Food, Drinks, Music and Games. | $5.00 entry includes unlimited song play.
- Katera Live! Fridays at Esther’s Soul Food + Kitchen in Columbia on Fridays
- Live Music with September Campbell at Gardener’s Outpost in Columbia
- Dueling Pianos at The Venue |1626 on Main in Columbia every Friday in November | Get ready for an epic showdown as two pianists go head-to-head, battling it out with their incredible skills and electrifying music.
- Ann Brodie’s Carolina Ballet Presents The Nutcracker at The Township Auditorium in Columbia
- Patrick Davis Toys For Tots 2023 at The Senate in Columbia
Saturday, November 25th
- aloft Columbia Harbison Karaoke NIGHT at 217 Lanneau Court in Columbia on Saturdays
- Live Music Saturdays at Mimsy’s Kitchen in Columbia on Saturdays
- Sax, Keys & Brunch – Corey Stone at Mimsy’s Kitchen in Columbia on Saturdays
- PartlyCloudy Band at The Venue |1626 on Main in Columbia
Sunday, November 26th
- The Revue: Drag Brunch Edition at The Venue |1626 on Main in Columbia
Monday, November 27th
- Morey Weinstein “The Art of Realism” Gallery Opening at City Art in Columbia, calendar
Tuesday, November 28th
- Koger Center Presents: Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis • Big Band Holidays at the Koger Center for the Arts in Columbia
Wednesday, November 29th
- Historic Columbia’s Holiday House Tours at Hampton-Preston Manion in Columbia
- Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country and Eggy at The Senate in Columbia
Thursday, November 30th
- Chis Hopkins at The Venue |1626 on Main in Columbia
