Culture

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Play

Dog-friendly businesses guide for Columbia

Explore these dog-friendly businesses in Columbia that span from places to eat, drink, shop, exercise, and stay the night.

September 10, 2025 03:30 PM

Samantha Robertson

Food

Raise a glass — Drink Up Week is coming

We’ve got details and a map full of drink deals: We’ll be highlighting the vibrant beverage scene across Columbia, SC from July 22 to July 26, 2024.

July 15, 2024

Monica Garske

Festivals

Jammin’ in July is happening this weekend in Historic Camden

Looking for a night out and an evening full of local music with friends and family? Head to Jammin’ in July this weekend.

July 10, 2024

Samantha Robertson

Arts

Learn the ropes of a playwright by joining the Play Right Series

If you love local fine arts or are curious about what it takes to get a play from page to stage, join the Play Right Series with The Jasper Project and get involved in the production process of a local play.

July 8, 2024

Samantha Robertson

City

Soda City Market celebrates local culture and global flavors

Search some of these fresh finds from flowers to clothes and much more every Saturday morning at Soda City Market in downtown Columbia, SC.

July 7, 2024

David Stringer

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Sponsored by Columbia Museum of Art

Two burgers topped with lettuce, tomatoes, and other fixings sit on a table at Grill Marks in Columbia; there are baskets of fries and a milkshake topped with whipped cream in the background.

Restaurants

Let’s eat, kids: Family friendly restaurants in Columbia

Grab the little ones and hit the town — these spots are tried and true with Cola kids.

July 3, 2024

Monica Garske

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Culture

Dead malls: You could shop... until they dropped

Once booming, now barren. Let’s take a peek at malls of Columbia’s past — plus hope for the future.

July 3, 2024

Brianna Williams

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Food

Answered: These Columbia restaurants come with a side of nostalgia

COLAtoday readers shared which local restaurants + meals spark deep nostalgia — and we think you’ll agree.

July 2, 2024

Monica Garske

A bright blue car sits on a field with its hood open as part of a car show in Columbia, SC.

Events

Vroom, vroom: Car shows in and around Columbia

Around these parts, car show culture rolls deep.

July 2, 2024

Monica Garske

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Education

Showcase your state spirit at the State Fair

The South Carolina State Fair’s 2024 theme, “46 Reasons to Celebrate SC,” honors all 46 counties with expanded exhibit categories, including the “Spirit of Carolina” awards, highlighting our state’s beauty and creativity.

July 1, 2024

David Stringer