Hello Columbia! Welcome to this week’s list of fun things to do in the Columbia metro area!
2023 Midlands Fall Arts & Crafts Market Extravaganza is at The SC State Farmers Market in West Columbia on Sept. 16th & 17th. The Midland’s Crafters Association in conjunction with the SC State Farmers Market present the annual 2023 Midlands Fall Arts & Crafts Market Extravaganza with Silent Auction to benefit Harvest Hope Food Bank. Over 170 Crafters and Vendors from all over the Midlands will be showcasing their talents and creations. You can get a jump start on sprucing up your home décor for your upcoming family gatherings or find that personal gift for someone special. It’s never too early to think about Christmas shopping! Come shop locally and find lots of unique gifts for every occasion. FREE PARKING FREE ADMISSION Saturday, Sept. 16th from 9am until 4pm and Sunday, Sept. 17th from 12pm – 4pm.
West Columbia’s Meeting Street Music Fest at 500-700 Blocks Meeting Street in West Columbia on Sept. 16th. The City of West Columbia is thrilled to announce its first-ever Meeting Street Music Fest, to be held on the 500 – 700 Blocks of Meeting Street, West Columbia, SC, on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, from 4 – 8 pm. This highly anticipated event will showcase an incredible lineup of multiple genres of music, including nationally and regionally renowned artists on multiple stages throughout the River District on Meeting and State Streets.
Steel Hands Oktoberfest | Friday, Sept. 15 | 12 pm – 10 pm | Celebrate Oktoberfest with authentic German music, a delicious menu of Oktoberfest themed delights, special beer releases, and various competitions, including a costume contest and traditional games at Steel Hands Brewing in Cayce.
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Friday, September 15th
- The Art of Conversation at the Capital City Club in Columbia
- Kokedama Workshop at PlantHouse in Columbia
- SC STATE VAC G-PHI-G 2nd Annual Golf Tournament at Linrick Golf Course in Lexington
- 36th ANNUAL FREEDOM FUND AWARDS GALA/ COLUMBIA SC BRANCH NAACP at Columbia Convention Center in Columbia
- CORS- No Man’s Land Challange at Carolina Adventure World in Winnsboro
- Columbia’s Greek Festival at 1931 Sumter Street in Columbia
Saturday, September 16th
- CORS- No Man’s Land Challange at Carolina Adventure World in Winnsboro
- Tribe Fest at Tribe Yoga and Wellness in Columbia
- 2023 Midlands Fall Arts & Crafts Market Extravaganza is at The SC State Farmers Market in West Columbia
- SC Horror Convention at Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center in Columbia
- South Carolina Concealed Weapon Permit / Open Carry Class at South Cedar Creek Road in Gadsden
- Jubilee: Festival of Black History & Culture at Mann-Simons Site in Columbia
- Strength of a Woman Empowerment Conference at Midlands Technical College – Northeast Campus in Columbia
- UNSHAKABLE Brunch & Pour: The Healing Edition at Celeb Studio in Columbia
- FemmeXColumbia Swap Meet! At femme x in Columbia
- Bordeaux Wine Tasting with Mike the Wine Guy at Hampton Street Vineyard in Columbia
- Dinner Detective Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner Show! At Cambria Downtown the Vista in Columbia
- Cigars & Roses presents Columbia Speed Dating at Perrin-Thomas Park Community Center in Columbia
- Folklore & Legends Lantern Tour at Historic Camden, 222 Broad Street in Camden
- SC Horror at Columbia Convention Center in Columbia
- Columbia’s Greek Festival at 1931 Sumter Street in Columbia
Sunday, September 17th
- 2023 Midlands Fall Arts & Crafts Market Extravaganza is at The SC State Farmers Market in West Columbia
- SC Horror Convention at Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center in Columbia
- SC Horror at Columbia Convention Center in Columbia
- Fall Dried Floral Wreath Workshop at PlantHouse in Columbia
- Free Sundays Presented by Richland County at Robert Mills House and Gardens in Columbia
- Under the Sea Children’s Cancer Carnival at 1063 Old Two Notch in Elgin
- Cater 2 U Brunch (Ladies Event) at Venue817 in Columbia
- Columbia’s Greek Festival at 1931 Sumter Street in Columbia
Monday, September 18th
- Stargazing at the Melton Observatory at Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia
Tuesday, September 19th
- Beginner Calligraphy Class at Graduate Hotel Columbia, SC in Columbia
Wednesday, September 20th
- Blythewood Farmers Market at Doko Meadows Park in Blythewood on Wednesdays
- Late Start Wednesday Breakfast at Bakon Southern Eatery in Chapin on Wednesdays
- Stargazing at the Melton Observatory at Melton Observatory in Columbia
Thursday, September 21st
- Bilingual Storytime Cuentacuentos Bilingüe at Richland Library Northeast in Columbia on Thursdays
- Sushi Making Class at Hanabi Hibachi & Sushi in Columbia
- ADPIsland at TLC Sports Bar & Grill in Columbia
Recurring Events
- Richland Library – Calendar of Events
- Open Mic with Sam and Illia at The Venue in Columbia on Mondays
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Intermediate Hand Building at Columbia Art Center in Columbia Plaza in Columbia
- Yoga in the Galleries at Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia
- Opening Reception- Fire and Flame: Elizabeth Brim and Shane Fero at 701 Center for Contemporary Art in Columbia
- Third Thursday Art Night: Stephen Chesley at Koger Center for the Arts in Columbia on Sept. 21st
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
Friday, September 15th
- 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.
- Live Music with Rich Owensby at Gardener’s Outpost in Columbia
- Sister Hazel at the Icehouse Amphitheater in Lexington
- Stillhouse Live from The Living Room at Jubilee! Circle in Columbia
- Saluda Shoals Fall Music Series – DAZR – Rock at Saluda Shoals Park in Columbia
- Daniel Tosh: Sweet T Tour at The Township Auditorium in Columbia
- Jim Brickman: Hits Live! In Concert at Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College in Columbia
- Noah Cyrus: The Hardest Part Tour at The Senate in Columbia
- Columbia Ruff Ryders presents “The Player’s Ball” at 108 Columbia Northeast Drive in Columbia
- Meet Barry Smith at Village Square Theatre in Lexington, multiple dates.
- Anne of Green Gables at Village Square Theatre in Lexington. Click here to view dates & purchase tickets.
Saturday, September 16th
- Spring Concert Series at Carolina Adventure World in Winnsboro on Saturdays
- aloft Columbia Harbison Karaoke NIGHT at 217 Lanneau Court in Columbia on Saturdays
- Columbia Ruff Ryders presents “The Player’s Ball” at 108 Columbia Northeast Drive in Columbia
- ISSAC Ryan Brown: Back to School CONCERT at Performing Arts Center @ White Knoll HS in Lexington
- 3rd Saturdays at Mimsy’s Kitchen & Catering in Columbia
- Shrek Rave – Ages 18+ at The Senate in Columbia
- CAROLINA FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL at Charles W. Johnson Stadium in Columbia
Sunday, September 17th
- Columbia Ruff Ryders presents “The Player’s Ball” at 108 Columbia Northeast Drive in Columbia
- CAROLINA FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL at Charles W. Johnson Stadium in Columbia
- St. Martin’s-in-the-Fields 20th Annual Jazz Mass at St. Martin’s-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church
- An Evening with DSG at The Venue |1626 on Main St. in Columbia
Monday, September 18th
- SIN Karaoke Night at Tin Roof in Columbia on Mondays
Tuesday, September 19th
- TACOS, TEQUILA, & TUNES- MUSIC BINGO at Tin Roof in Columbia on Tuesdays
- Music on Main at Smoked in Columbia
Wednesday, September 20th
- The Sharing Circle- OpenMic/Drum Circle at Holistic Therapy Group in Columbia
Thursday, September 21st
- Concert in the Gardens at Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens in Columbia
- ARRIVAL from Sweden: The Music of ABBA at Harbison Theatre in Columbia
- Jordan Davis: Damn Good Time Tour at The Township Auditorium in Columbia
- Live in the Lobby Jazz 2023 Season: Dr. Michael White at the Koger Center for the Arts in Columbia
- Boogie Brown at The Venue in Columbia
