Hello Columbia! Welcome to this week’s list of fun things to do in the Columbia metro area!
The Big Grab is an annual MAJOR yard sale event that takes place RAIN OR SHINE on the Friday and Saturday after the Labor Day holiday. The route is the same every year! This year’s event takes place on Friday, September 8, 2023 and Saturday, September 9, 2023 – RAIN OR SHINE. Updates, vendor sites, maps, dining and accommodations, etc. will be announced and posted on The Big Grab Facebook page
Outdoor Movie Night – “Puss in Boots the Last Wish” movie begins at approximately 8:00 pm (at dark) at Crooked Creek Park in Chapin on Sept. 8th. Food Trucks will have food for purchase from 6:30-8:00 pm. Bring a blanket and/or lawn chair. Movie begins at approximately 8:00 pm (at dark).
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Friday, September 8th
- City of Columbia Food Truck Fridays at REI Co-Op Parking Lot in Columbia
- Jamil Shriners BBQ COOK-OFF at Jamil Shrine Center in Columbia
- Tunnel-Towers 5k Run & Walk at Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center in Columbia
- Columbia Craft Kickoff at Columbia Craft Brewing Company in Columbia
Saturday, September 9th
- Cars and Coffee Columbia at AMC Harbison 14 in Columbia
- Univ of South Carolina Gamecocks Football vs. Furman University Paladins Football at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia
- Big Tree Hike at Congaree National Park in Columbia
- Fall Mystic Market at NoMa Warehouse in Columbia
- Sip & Scent at Over The Top Hookah Lounge in Columbia
- MAKYGI Cigar Release / TyWill BDay Mixer at 1122 Lady St in Columbia
Sunday, September 10th
- Fall Mystic Market at NoMa Warehouse in Columbia
- South Cack Southern Kickback at South Carolina Motorplex in Neeses
- Cocktail 101: Tools, Techniques, and Essential Cocktails at Smoked in Columbia
Monday, September 11th
- Stargazing at the Melton Observatory at Melton Observatory in Columbia
Tuesday, September 12th
- Bluegrass, BBQ & Bourbon Dinner at Chapin Branch Library in Columbia
- Taylor Swift Themed Trivia Night at Market on Main in Columbia
Wednesday, September 13th
- 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 14th
- Bilingual Storytime Cuentacuentos Bilingüe at Richland Library Northeast in Columbia on Thursdays
- Columbia’s Greek Festival at 1931 Sumter Street in Columbia, Sept. 14th – 17th
- Micro Wrestling Federation Returns at Skyline Club in West Columbia
- CORS- No Man’s Land Challenge at Carolina Adventure World in Winnsboro
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
- Art Class: Exploring Color Theory Through Watercolor at Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia on Sept. 9th
- Focal Points Tour: Mod Squad at Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia on Sept. 14th
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 8th
- Saluda Shoals Fall Music Series – 3 Guys & My Dad – Classic Rock at Saluda Shoals Park in Columbia
- Eventide – Party with the Pirates at Historic Camden in Camden
- Bass Church at femme x Columbia in Columbia
- Welcome Back Gamecocks with DJ Payne & Friends at The Senate in Columbia
Saturday, September 9th
- Spring Concert Series at Carolina Adventure World in Winnsboro on Saturdays
- aloft Columbia Harbison Karaoke NIGHT at 217 Lanneau Court in Columbia on Saturdays
- Trustus Theatre Season 39 Kickoff at Trustus Theatre in Columbia
- LEMONADE™️ VI at Hampton-Preston Mansion & Gardens at 2324 Gervais St. in Columbia
- Get Turnt For Jesus at 117 Ballard Court in West Columbia
- Columbia Contra Dance at Columbia Music Festival Association in Columbia
- Soulja Boy at The Senate in Columbia
Sunday, September 10th
- Freeman Sundays at School of Music 206 Recital Hall in Columbia
- Colony House: The Cannonballers Tour at The Senate in Columbia
Monday, September 11th
- SIN Karaoke Night at Tin Roof in Columbia on Monday’s
Tuesday, September 12th
- TACOS, TEQUILA, & TUNES- MUSIC BINGO at Tin Roof in Columbia on Tuesdays
- Pass The Aux at femme x in Columbia
Wednesday, September 13th
- TiffanyJ | Solbird Sessions Live: Album Release Premiere at Spotlight Cinemas Capital 8 in Columbia
Thursday, September 14th
- Mt. Joy at Township Auditorium in Columbia
- Peytan Porter: Nashville Hits the Roof at Tin Roof in Columbia
- Icehouse Fall Concert Series: Swingin’ Medallions at Icehouse Amphitheater in Columbia
