Culture

Needlepoint is one of the biggest “analog hobby” trends. Here’s where to learn and meet other stitchers.
More than 40 authors are headed to Richland Library Main Friday, March 27 through Sunday, March 29.
Danish artist Thomas Dambo is bringing one of his famous upcycled trolls to the Cayce Riverwalk, just minutes from downtown Columbia.
USC’s band won Metallica’s collegiate competition with a halftime tribute, earning a national prize and a spot in EA Sports’ game.
The Stephen G. Morrison Visionary Award is back, spotlighting individuals whose leadership helped shape Columbia’s creative identity.
Get to know the musical lineup that will keep you entertained at this year’s St. Patrick’s Day in Five Points Festival, the largest one-day fest in South Carolina.
ColaJazz Foundation and the Koger Center announce seven intimate jazz performances running from February through December.
Block parties, early ball drops, free games — whatever your vibe, there’s a Columbia-area New Year’s Eve for you.
Want to get involved locally but don’t know how? Browse through the City of Columbia’s city boards and commissions that have vacancies and apply.
Here’s the deal — the flea market and vintage shopping scene is stellar in the Soda City
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Opening Weekend begins Friday, Feb. 13 with a Friday doubleheader and new upgrades at Founders Park.
Join in on the initiative created by Columbia Green.
Sugar Ray headlines the free, two-day Meeting Street Music Festival, bringing live music, food, and spring block-party energy to WECO.
Columbia has seven sister cities worldwide, fostering cultural ties. Explore Cola’s connections to Accra, Ghana; Kaiserslautern, Germany; and Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
The grand opening of the winter event is today in Northern Italy. We’re imagining how it would go down in the Columbia area.