Hello Columbia! Welcome to this week’s list of fun things to do in the Columbia metro area!
Who’s Bad – The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Band | Friday, Sept. 22 | 8 pm | The Senate, 1022B Senate St., Columbia | $25 | Join Who’s Bad for a power-packed performance in tribute to the King of Pop, Michael Jackson.
Gamecocks Football vs. Mississippi State | Saturday, Sept. 23 | 7:30 p.m. | Williams-Brice Stadium, 1174 George Rogers Blvd., Columbia | $75-$130 | Head to Willy B. and watch the Gamecocks take on Mississippi State at home.
Craft and Draft Irmo Vendor Market & Oktoberfest at Craft and Draft In Irmo on Sunday, September 24th 12:00pm-4:00pm
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Friday, September 22nd
- Sip & Plant Workshop: Libra Season Herb and Astrology Workshop at Gardener’s Outpost in Columbia
- Succulent Pumpkin Centerpiece Workshop at Plant House in Columbia
- 2023 Therapalooza: The Greatest Show in the Southeast at The Goodman Building in Columbia
- iLEAD Conference: One Voice, One Sound, One Accord at 1314 Leesburg Road #suite p in Columbia
- SANKOFA DINNER 2023 at Mimsy’s Kitchen in Columbia
- Soda City Farmers Market on Main St in Columbia
Saturday, September 23rd
- iLEAD Conference: One Voice, One Sound, One Accord at 1314 Leesburg Road #suite p in Columbia
- Painting Class and Brunch at 4238 Red Hill Road in Camden
- FREE Women’s Self Defense at Seven Oaks Park in Columbia
- National Alpaca Farm Days at Carolina Pride Pastures in Pomaria
- Colonial Forts Tour at 12,000 Year History Park – Timmerman Trail in Cayce
- The Great Lexington Bake-Off at RADIUS Church White Knoll in Lexington
- Meet & Greet at Oceanview Seafood II Restaurant in Cayce
- Cornehole Tournament at Capital City Cornhole in Columbia
- Victoria’s Place Fall Extravaganza Fashion Show 2023 at 7309 Garners Ferry Road in Columbia
- Binge Karaoke Night at 1130 Kinley Rd in Columbia
- First Annual Off-Road Expo at Carolina Adventure World in Winnsboro
Sunday, September 24th
- iLEAD Conference: One Voice, One Sound, One Accord at 1314 Leesburg Road #suite p in Columbia
- National Alpaca Farm Days at Carolina Pride Pastures in Pomaria
- First Annual Off-Road Expo at Carolina Adventure World in Winnsboro
- Braiding 101 Class at 1446 Poplar Street in Cayce
- An Evening in the Caribbean Dinner Party at 340 Columbiana Circle in Columbia
- Julia Moore is 76 & Counting! at OTM Gallery in Columbia
- Pajama Yoga Party: Wine, Journaling & Yoga at Fit Columbia in Columbia
- Lake Murray Bridal Show Fall 2023 Show at Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center in Columbia
Monday, September 25th
- Stargazing at the Melton Observatory at Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia
Tuesday, September 26th
- Beginner Calligraphy Class at Graduate Hotel Columbia, SC in Columbia
- Stargazing at the Melton Observatory at Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia
- Old Forester Bourbon Dinner at the Players Club in Columbia
- Game Night at femme x in Columbia
Wednesday, September 27th
- 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 28th
- Bilingual Storytime Cuentacuentos Bilingüe at Richland Library Northeast in Columbia on Thursdays
- 2nd Annual Pineville Chamber Golf Tournament – Golfers at Carolina Lakes Golf Club in Columbia
- Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale at Irmo Branch Library in Columbia
- Historic Columbia’s Fall Plant Sale at Hampton-Preston Mansion & Gardens 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
- Art Class: Drawing 101 at Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia on Sept. 22nd
- Mala Making Workshop at Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia on Sept. 25th
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 22nd
- 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.
- An Evening with Tom Conlon at 3017 Amherst Avenue in Columbia
- Saluda Shoals Fall Music Series – Watson Village – Indie Rock at Saluda Shoals Park in Columbia
- Anne of Green Gables at Village Square Theatre in Lexington
- NO DRAMA. ALL VIBES. This Friday night at Legacy with DJ B-Lord at LEGACY Caribbean Bar & Grill in Columbia
- THE MOTHERS AUDITIONS at Trustus Theatre in Columbia
- Meet Barry Smith at Village Square Theatre in Lexington
- 4 M Music Workshop at 1128 Marthan Road in Blythewood
- 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 23rd
- Spring Concert Series at Carolina Adventure World in Winnsboro on Saturdays
- aloft Columbia Harbison Karaoke NIGHT at 217 Lanneau Court in Columbia on Saturdays
- Live Music Saturdays at Mimsy’s Kitchen in Columbia on Saturdays
- Classical Piano Concert at Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Columbia
- Sax, Keys & Brunch – Corey Stone at Mimsy’s Kitchen in Columbia
- Meet Barry Smith at Village Square Theatre in Lexington
- KnT Presents: Starlight – Kings Academy at Drip Coffee in Columbia
- Columbia Contra Dance at Columbia Music Festival Association in Columbia
- 4 M Music Workshop at 1128 Marthan Road in Blythewood
- Punk Show at The Aristocrat
- Cosmic Charlie at The Senate in Columbia
- Charlie Farley at Bubba’s Pub N Grub in Lexington
Sunday, September 24th
- When Couples Play (September Event) at 821 Duke Ave. in Columbia
- 4 M Music Workshop at 1128 Marthan Road in Blythewood
- The Revue: Drag Brunch Edition at The Venue |1626 on Main in Columbia
- When Couples Play (September Event) at 821 Duke Ave. in Columbia
- Simple Possession Comedy/Soul Session at The Bistreaux by Fleur de Licious in Columbia
- LaSell and Friends Present: The Gold and White Sunday Social at The Venue |1626 on Main in Columbia
Monday, September 25th
- SIN Karaoke Night at Tin Roof in Columbia on Mondays
- Mommy and Me Dance Class for Ages 0 – 3 at Ann Brodies Center for Dance Education in Columbia
- Jokes at The Joint at 1710 Main St in Columbia on Mondays
Tuesday, September 26th
- TACOS, TEQUILA, & TUNES- MUSIC BINGO at Tin Roof in Columbia on Tuesdays
- Wheeler Walker, Jr.: The Spread Eagle Tour at The Senate in Columbia
Wednesday, September 27th
- The Sharing Circle- Open Mic/Drum Circle at Holistic Therapy Group in Columbia
- Comedy + Beer at Old Mill Brewpub in Lexington
- That’s My Jam at The Britt Event Center in Columbia
- Morgan Wade at The Senate in Columbia
Thursday, September 28th
- Moon Taxi With The Stews at The Senate in Columbia
- USC Symphony Orchestra – Rhapsody in Blue at Koger Center for the Arts in Columbia
- Festers Last Call | Hiphop Showcase at Uncle Fester’s Sports Bar in Columbia
- The Regulars at The Venue at The Venue |1626 on Main in Columbia