Hello Columbia! Welcome to this week’s list of fun things to do in the Columbia metro area!
2023 Corn Maze at Clinton Sease Farm | Clinton Sease Farm | 382 Olde Farm Road in Lexington | Nov. 3 – 5 | times vary | The 2023 Corn Maze at Clinton Sease Farm is back and this year the event is themed “THE JEWEL OF SOUTH CAROLINA” | Come out to the farm for a day full of fun for the whole family | Admission includes: All Mazes | Unlimited Hayrides | Obstacle Course | All Playground Activities | Pumpkin Patch**
(Admission does NOT include admission to Sunflower Weekends)
**Does NOT include a Pumpkin | (Pumpkins: $.70 / pound | Pie Pumpkins: $3.00 each).
42nd Annual Pelion Peanut Party | Friday, Nov. 3 & Saturday, Nov. 4 | 8 am | 951 Pine Street, Pelion| This year’s festival features a craft show, parade, car show, military exhibits, peanut butter & jelly sandwich eating contest, frozen T-shirt contest, fabulous festival food, and amusement rides for all.
Jam Room Music Festival | $Free | Saturday, Nov. 4 | The Jam Room Music Festival returns to Columbia, SC’s Main Street. Now in its 10th year, Jam Room Music Festival brings a diverse line-up of national, regional, and local acts to two stages for a full day of free fun in the capital city. This year’s headlining acts include the critically acclaimed post-rock pioneers Tortoise and rising folk phenomenon Adia Victoria.
Lexington Munching on Main Tour with Two Gals and Fork | Saturday, Nov. 4 | 3 – 5:30 pm. | Downtown Lexington, Main Street | $50 | Eat at five top restaurants and learn cool local history in between. Tasting stops are scheduled at Private Property, Bodhi Thai Dining, Keg Cowboy or Havens Coffeehouse, Alodia’s Cucina Italia, and O’Hara’s Public House.
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Friday, November 3rd
- Fall Back Festival at Corner of State & Meeting Streets in West Columbia
- Ash Devine at The Living Room at The Living Room in Columbia
- Murders and Mysteries Lexington Walking Tour at Icehouse Amphitheater in Columbia
- CORS- ROUND 8 at Carolina Adventure World in Columbia
- Univ of South Carolina Gamecocks Football vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks Football at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia
- Movies on the Mount at Mt. Hermon Lutheran Church in West Columbia on Fridays until Nov. 10th
Saturday, November 4th
- CORS- ROUND 8 at Carolina Adventure World in Columbia
- Holiday Children’s Book Signing at State Farmers Market in West Columbia
- Repticon Columbia Reptiles & Exotic Animals Expo at Jamil Temple in Columbia
- Bulb Bonanza | Cultivating Spring Bulb Gardens w/ Jim Martin & Jenks Farmer at Robert Mills Carriage House in Columbia
- Gateway Gearheads Cruise-In Car Show at Gateway Baptist Church in Irmo
- Manifesting Everything will be hosting a pop – up shop at Harlem’s Closet! at Harlems Closet in Columbia
- Moose N The Crew Oyster Roast at Catch Seafood in Lexington
- The Sherpa Group – Diwali Bash 2023 at Golden Hills Golf & Country Club, Scotland Drive in Lexington
- Paws for Elee 5k Race & 1 Mile Fun Run at Saluda Shoals Park in Columbia
- SCSU Homecoming at Edisto Beer Garden! at 148 Seaboard St NW in Orangeburg
Sunday, November 5th
- Holiday Children’s Book Signing at State Farmers Market in West Columbia
- Repticon Columbia Reptiles & Exotic Animals Expo at Jamil Temple in Columbia
- Upstate Minis at Upstate Mini Cooper Meetings in Columbia
- Sesqui Artisan’s Market at Sesquicentennial State Park in Columbia
- Sad Girl Market at NoMa Warehouse in Columbia
- 12,000 Year History Park – Native American Lifeways at 12000 Year History Park in Cayce
- Unpack the Porch – Wine, Music & Food Sundays at Enoree River Winery in Newberry
- 21st Lexington County Veterans Day Parade at South Lake Drive and Main Street in Downtown Lexington
Monday, November 6th
- Mommy and Me Dance Class for Ages 0 – 3 at Ann Brodies Center for Dance Education in Columbia on Mondays
- Stargazing at the Melton Observatory at Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia on Mondays
- Mahjong 101 with Soda City Mahj at A Little Happy in Columbia
- University of South Carolina Gamecocks Mens Basketball vs. USC Upstate Spartans Mens Basketball at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia
Tuesday, November 7th
- Backyard Beekeeping For The Curious at Gardener’s Outpost in Columbia
Wednesday, November 8th
- Late Start Wednesday Breakfast at Bakon Southern Eatery in Chapin on Wednesdays
- Farm to Table Dinner at Cold Creek Nurseries, Hitchcock Parkway in Aiken
Thursday, November 9th
- Devine Night Out at Gardener’s Outpost Shandon in Columbia
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
- Hand Building Basics at Columbia Art Center on Tuesdays
- Beginning Wheel Throwing Tuesday at Columbia Art Center in Columbia on Tuesdays
- Creative Wheel Throwing at Columbia Art Center in Columbia on Tuesdays
- Advanced Slab Building at Columbia Art Center in Columbia on Wednesdays
- After School Art at the Columbia Art Center in Columbia for ages 5 – 11 on Thursdays
- After School Art at the Columbia Art Center in Columbia for ages 10 – 14 on Thursdays
- Lee Alexander McQueen & Ann Ray: Rendez-Vous at Columbia Museum of Art on Nov. 3 thru 5
- Annual Christmas Arts & Crafts Market at SC State Farmers Market in Columbia on Nov. 4 & 5
- DeZine Jam with CDL at Columbia Museum of Art on Nov. 4
- Public Tour: Rendez-Vous at Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia on Nov. 5
- “A Sun for my Son” Fashion Show – Gun Violence Awareness Fundraiser at Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia on Nov. 5
- Ways with Words: Art and ELA Workshop for Educators at Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia on Nov. 6
- The Artists You Should Know (TAYSK) Season 1 Showcase at Boyd Innovation Center in Columbia Nov. 9
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 3rd
- 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.
- In the Bubble with Jaime Documentary Screening with 46 Hope Road at Spotlight Cinemas in Columbia
- Live Music with Paisley Marie at Gardener’s Outpost in Columbia
- Opera at USC – Le Nozze di Figaro at Drayton Hall Theatre in Columbia
- Laura Story at Columbia International University in Columbia
- A New Brain: A Musical Comedy at Workshop Theatre at 1301 Columbia College Drive in Columbia
- The Addams Family (A New Musical Comedy) at Village Square Theatre in Lexington on Nov. 3 + additional dates
- Picnics In The Park with Forest Acres at Town Theatre in Columbia
- The Kings of Queen at Newberry Opera House in Newberry
- 10 Minute Play Festival at Lab Theatre in Columbia
- Tia Durant at Harbison Theatre in Columbia
- THE MOTHERS AUDITIONS at Trustus Theatre in Columbia
Saturday, November 4th
- Opera at USC – Le Nozze di Figaro at Drayton Hall Theatre in Columbia
- 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
- Jam Room Music Festival at Downtown Main Street in Columbia
- 10 Minute Play Festival at Lab Theatre in Columbia
- THE MOTHERS AUDITIONS at Trustus Theatre in Columbia
- SC Korean Festival at 1412 Richland St. in Columbia
- Hazelwood Bluegrass Battle at Hazelwood Brewing Company in Lexington
- Jollification in the Tavern at Historic Camden in Camden
- The Laugh Supper at Suite Sixty in Columbia
- Dangerously in Jazz at The Venue |1626 on Main in Columbia
- The Stellar Ball & Silent Auction: An Elegant Evening of Jazz and Justice at R2i2 Conference Center in Columbia
- Muscadine Bloodline – Teenage Dixie Tour at The Senate in Columbia
- The Front Bottoms at The Senate in Columbia
- Hollow Creek Distillery Comedy Night at Hollow Creek Distillery in Leesville
Sunday, November 5th
- Opera at USC – Le Nozze di Figaro at Drayton Hall Theatre in Columbia
- 10 Minute Play Festival at Lab Theatre in Columbia
Monday, November 6th
Tuesday, November 7th
- TACOS, TEQUILA, & TUNES- MUSIC BINGO at Tin Roof in Columbia on Tuesdays
- Cigar Night at Stone River in Columbia
- Swing Shift Big Band Concert at University of South Carolina in Columbia
- Pop Evil – Flesh & Bone Tour at The Senate in Columbia
Wednesday, November 8th
- Charles Wesley Godwin at The Senate in Columbia
Thursday, November 9th
- USC Dance Company Fall Concert at Koger Center for the Arts in Columbia
- Loading Dock Live! The Tams at the Township Auditorium in Columbia
