Culture

If you recently retired and are looking for things to do, this guide will help you make the most of retirement in Columbia.
COLAtoday readers shared which local restaurants + meals spark deep nostalgia — and we think you’ll agree.
Around these parts, car show culture rolls deep.
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.
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"(Un)Settled: The Landscape in American Art” opens Saturday, June 15 at the Columbia Museum of Art.
Don’t know what to get the Dad in your life this Father’s Day? We’re giving you a few ideas on what to get them or how you can spend Father’s Day in Columbia.
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The State Representative and owner of this downtown building shares his vision for a unique restaurant concept in the Pickens/Taylor Street area.
Several local artists are participating in the international Game of Shrooms on Saturday, June 8.
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From May 24 through September 1, South Carolinians can enjoy the Columbia Museum of Art’s 27 galleries and all the different ways to explore them — plus a range of exciting events — admission-free.
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Parking can be frustrating, especially while living in a city, so we’ve put together a handy go-to guide on how to park in Columbia.
Experience the rare Rocky Shoals Spider Lilies in bloom in Columbia’s rivers and at Landsford Canal State Park.
Local business owners share what makes Columbia’s small business scene collaborative, creative, and community-driven.
As part of Small Business Week, we are shouting out a few new local businesses in Columbia that opened earlier this year. Long live local businesses. May these 2025-founded businesses still be here when it’s 2125 and even longer than that.
Columbia business owners highlight their favorite local spots, showcasing community pride during Small Business Week.
Columbia’s graduation season is here with ceremony details, key times, and ways to celebrate citywide.
It’s Small Business Week, and we are highlighting ~10 home service companies that will help you get around to those looming home projects that seem to fall off the to-do list when weekends roll around. Hire local pros so those to-do lists don’t seem as daunting.
Join us at COLAtoday, we’re celebrating Small Business Week in the Midlands from Sunday, May 4, to Saturday, May 10.
Coach Dawn Staley has been cloaked in gold medals, SEC titles, and many other accolades. Now, she is featured in bronze, championing her legacy not only as a basketball player + coach, but as a leader and advocate for equity.
Celebrate Columbia’s history and bike culture with events, tours, and rides throughout May.