Happy December, Columbia. If you’re anything like us, you’re ecstatic about the holiday spirit, yummy meals, and spending time with friends + family. With all that excitement, you must be looking for fun local events to attend. Read on for all the top events happening this month in the Soda City.
Wednesday, Dec. 1
- 2021 Holiday Sale | Wed., Dec. 1- Sat., Dec. 4 | 4-8 p.m. | Stormwater Studios | Price of purchase | Shop unique pieces from the Midlands Clay Arts Society. 🛍
- Paws + Portraits | Wed., Dec. 1 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | NoMa Warehouse | $60 | Tickets will include everything you need to create your own pet portrait masterpiece. 🐾
- Yautja, Yashira, Bathe, and To Forget | Wed., Dec. 1 | 6:30 p.m. | New Brookland Tavern | $15+
- Ugly Sweater Beer Yoga | Wed., Dec. 1 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Krafty Draft | $15 | Prizes will be awarded to the ugliest sweaters. 🧘♀️
- Lights Before Christmas at Riverbanks Zoo | Through Thurs., Dec. 30 | 5-9 p.m. | Riverbanks Zoo and Garden | $10+ | Available select evenings.
- Give the Gift of the Columbia Museum of Art | Now-Fri., Dec. 31 | All day | Virtual | Prices vary | Support local creative culture and give the gift of CMA this year — ideas include museum membership, concert tickets, art classes + honorary donations.*
Thursday, Dec. 2
- Fire Cider Making Workshop | Thurs., Dec. 2 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | NoMa Warehouse | $30 | Make your own ancient, warming tonic that is known for its beneficial health effects.
- First Responder Appreciation Block Party | Thurs., Dec. 2 | 4-6 p.m. | Holiday Inn Columbia Downtown, 1233 Washington St. | Free | Enjoy food, drinks, music + giveaways. 🚔
- Christmas Craft Fair | Thurs., Dec. 2- Fri., Dec. 3 | 4-8 p.m. | Icehouse Amphitheater | Free | Shop for your holiday gifts with a variety of local vendors. 🎄
- Junior League of Columbia Holiday Market | Thurs., Dec. 2- Sun., Dec. 5 | Times vary | $8+ | Shop 150+ vendors and explore other events like the Inaugural Holiday Ball or Sundaes with Santa.
- Shine a Light: Main Street Lantern Walk | Thurs., Dec. 2 | 6 p.m. | State House | Free | Join the Young Adult Division of the Columbia Jewish Federation to stand against antisemitism.
- Holiday Planetarium Lighting | Thurs., Dec. 2 | 5-7 p.m. | SC State Museum | $6.95+ | Get in the spirit with a night of holiday-themed events. ❄️
- MINKA, Outer Ego, Precocious Pompiina + Atascadero | Thurs., Dec. 2 | 7 p.m. | New Brookland Tavern | $8
- Funk You | Thurs., Dec. 2 | 8-11:30 p.m. | The Main Course | $15
- Jingle and Mingle at FTOM | Thurs., Dec. 2 | 7 p.m. | Boyd Plaza | Free
- Cookie Decorating Class | Thurs., Dec. 2 | 5-7 p.m. | Good Life Cafe | $15+ | If you can’t make it to the class, to-go kits are also available. 🍪
- Charity Classic | Thurs., Dec. 2 | 5:30 p.m. | Capital City Club | $30 | Proceeds will benefit Clublife Charities, the ClubCorp Employee Partners Care Foundation, and Harvest Hope Food Bank.
- 2021 Holiday Oyster Roast | Thurs., Dec. 2 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce | $30 | Tickets include live music, all-you-can-eat oysters, chili, beer + wine.
- Cayce Christmas Drive-Thru | Thurs., Dec. 2 | 6-8 p.m. | Cayce City Hall | Free | Enjoy musical performances, lights + a visit from Santa.
- Holiday Planetarium Lighting at the State Museum | Thurs., Dec. 2 | 5-7 p.m. | South Carolina State Museum, 301 Gervais St. | Pay what you want | Guests can watch shows + sip free hot chocolate at the museum as they transform the planetarium dome into a snow globe for the holiday season.*
Friday, Dec. 3
- Tree Lighting + Movie | Fri., Dec. 3 | 6:30-10 p.m. | Icehouse Amphitheater | Free | Sing Christmas carols, take pictures with Santa + watch The Muppet Christmas Carol. 🎄
- West Columbia’s 17th Annual Tree Lighting | Fri., Dec. 3 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Columbia City Hall | Free | Listen to live entertainment and readings from Mrs. Claus.
- Carols along the Riverwalk | Fri., Dec. 3 | 6-8 p.m. | Cayce Riverwalk, N. Avenue Entrance | Free | Parking will be made available at Brookland Cayce High School with free trolley rides provided to and from the entrance of the Riverwalk.
- Gamecock Women’s Basketball vs. Kansas State | Fri., Dec. 3 | 7 p.m. | Colonial Life Arena | $6+
- Biscuits & Crazy Comedy Night | Fri., Dec. 3 | 7-10 p.m. | Curiosity Coffee Bar | $ |
- Soundbites: First Friday | Fri., Dec. 3 | 7-10 p.m. | Esther’s Soul Food + Kitchen | Free
- The Ultimate Eagles Tribute - On the Border | Fri., Dec. 3 | 7 p.m. | The Main Course | $80+ 🎸
- Earthquake | Fri., Dec. 3- Sat., Dec. 4 | Times vary | Comedy House | $25+ | Laugh out loud to this stand-up comedy show.
- Holiday Lights on the River Blood Drive | Fri., Dec. 3 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | 6071 St. Andrews Rd. | Free | Join The Blood Connection and the Saluda Shoals Foundation for a blood drive — all donors will receive one free ticket to Holiday Lights on the River.*
Saturday, Dec. 4
- 68th Annual Carolina Carillon Holiday Parade | Sat., Dec. 4 | 9:45 a.m. | Sumter and Laurel Street | Free | Don’t miss the Official Holiday Parade of SC.
- Lake Murray Christmas Light Boat Parade | Sat., Dec. 4 | 6 p.m. | Lake Murray Beach Park | Free | This festive evening will also have Christmas carols + a fireworks finale. ⛵️
- Carolina Lights | Sat., Dec 4- Sun., Dec. 26 | Times vary | SC State Fairgrounds | $15+ | The lights show will be closed on Christmas day.
- St. Paul and the Broken Bones | Sat., Dec. 4 | 8 p.m. | The Senate | $27.50+
- Columbia Craft 4 Year Anniversary Party | Sat., Dec. 4 | 12-10 p.m. | Columbia Craft Brewing Company | Free | be surrounded by live music, an exclusive beer release, special merchandise + a food truck. 🍻
- Killer Beez | Sat., Dec. 4 | 7-10 p.m. | Savage Craft Ale Works | Free
- CMA Gala | Sat., Dec. 4 | 7 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art | $150+ | Attend the CMA’s biggest fundraiser of the year, which benefits its arts education + community enrichment programs. 🖼
- Annual AMROC Christmas Train Show | Sat., Dec. 4 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | AMROC, 1800 Lincoln St. | Free | Explore several layouts of model trains. 🚂
- LT & Frankie’s Toy Show | Sat., Dec. 4 | 8 a.m.-3 p.m. | The Barnyard Flea Market, 4414 Augusta Rd., Lexington | Free | Check out the multi-vendor event featuring anime, comics, modern and vintage toys, wrestlers, card vendors + local artists. 🧸
- Steel Hands Brewing 3 Year Anniversary | Sat., Dec. 4 | 12-11 p.m. | Steel Hands Brewing | Free | Pro tip— while the event is open to the public, you can also purchase VIP tickets for an enhanced experience.
- Trap Wing Festival | Sat., Dec. 4 | 4-8 p.m. | Elite Ballroom, Columbia | $40 | Tickets include wings, an open bar + music.
- My Little Pony Movie Day | Sat., Dec. 4 | 1-3 p.m. | Cathy Novinger Girl Scout Leadership Center, 1107 Williams St. | Free | Everyone is invited to a movie day + make new friends.
- Mason’s Jingle Jog | Sat., Dec. 4 | 8-11 a.m. | Segra Park | $45 | This run starts inside Segra Park, goes through the Bull Street District and ends at home plate. 🏃♂️
- Breakfast with Santa | Sat., Dec. 4 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Cayce Moose Lodge #462, 1541 Old Dunbar Rd., West Columbia | $5 | Bring the kids for pictures with Santa, crafts + more.
- Cooking with Santa | Sat., Dec. 4 | 10:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. | Seven Oaks Park | Free | Bring the kids to cook Christmas-themed snacks + Santa-approved recipes. 🍽
- Cayce Historical Museum Christmas Traditions Open House | Sat., Dec. 4 | 6 p.m. | Enjoy characters in period dress, reenactments, carolers + lots of Christmas goodies.
- Whits End | Sat., Dec. 4 | 9 p.m. | Skyline Club, 100 Lee St., West Columbia | $5 | Doors open at 6 p.m.
- Santa’s Market Craft Show | Sat., Dec. 4 | 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | Seven Oaks Park | Free | Shop one-of-a-kind items like paintings, jewelry, home decor items + more. 🎁
- The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical | Sat., Dec. 4 | 3:30 p.m. + 7 p.m. | Harbison Theater at Midlands Technical College | $15 | Join Columbia Children’s Theatre as they return to the stage after a 2-year hiatus.
Sunday, Dec. 5
- Y’all-Mart presents Y’alltide Greetings! | Sun., Dec. 5 | 12-4 p.m. | New Brookland Tavern | Free | Shop unique gifts at this Southern gothic style flea market. 🛍
- Brandon Mullis | Sun., Dec. 5 | 5-8 p.m. | Savage Craft Ale Works | Free
- Christmas at Red Bank 2021 | Sun., Dec. 5 | 6:30 p.m. | Red Bank UMC, 2909 Old Barnwell Rd., Lexington | Free | This Christmas concert will benefit Mission Lexington. 🎶
- Snowball Lexington | Sun., Dec. 5 | 3-5 p.m. | Downtown Lexington | Free | Join the Town of Lexington and the Lexington Jaycees for the annual Christmas Parade down Main Street. ❄️
- 30 Americans: From Canvas to Score | Sun., Dec. 5 | 3:30 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art | Free | Listen to musical pieces to accompany the art.
- Capital City Sports & Collectible Card Show | Sun., Dec. 5 | 9 a.m. | Embassy Suites by Hilton Columbia Greystone | Free 🎴
- Gamecock Men’s Basketball vs. Georgetown | Sun., Dec. 5 | 2 p.m. | Colonial Life Arena | $11+ 🏀
- “Christmas in Ireland” ft. Emmet Cahill | Sun., Dec. 5 | 4-6 p.m. | Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 1301 Richland St. | $25-40 | Hear classic Christmas songs at this annual concert. 🎄Ⓟ
Monday, Dec. 6
- Local Mondays - Kayla Jade w/ Katera | Mon., Dec. 6 | 8 p.m. | The Main Course | Free
- December Harvest Dinner | Mon., Dec. 6 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | City Roots | $85 🍽
- Lobster Dogs at Curiosity Coffee Bar | Mon., Dec. 6 | 5-8 p.m. | Curiosity Coffee Bar | Price of purchase 🦞
Tuesday, Dec. 7
- The Second Annual Red Rose Benefit Gala | Tues., Dec. 7 | 6-9 p.m. | 701 Whaley St. | $20+ | Proceeds will benefit Carrie Me On, a nonprofit that provides nutritional + healthcare access to rural terminal residents undergoing cancer treatment. 🌹
- Nature of Winter with Rudy Mancke | Tues., Dec. 7 | 12 p.m. | UofSC McKissick Museum | Free | Learn about seasonal changes from UofSC’s naturalist-in-residence. ❄️
- CBR and Kendra Scott Fundraiser | Tues., Dec. 7 | 5-7 p.m. | Kendra Scott, Trenholm Plaza | Free | Support the Carolina Boxer Rescue with a pup meet + greet and shopping event. 🐶
- 41st Annual Economic Outlook Conference | Tues., Dec. 7 | 12-4 p.m. | Darla Moore School of Business | $40+ | Hear from political + economic experts about the current state of the economy. 📈
Wednesday, Dec. 8
- Trans-Siberian Orchestra | Wed., Dec. 8 | 7:30 p.m. | Colonial Life Arena | $49.50+
- Celebrating the Parks in Honor of Mayor Steve Benjamin | Wed., Dec. 8 | 5:30 p.m. | Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center | $100 | Join the Columbia Parks + Rec Foundation for a presentation of their inaugural Legacy Award to Steve Benjamin.
- Cousins Maine Lobster at WECO | Wed., Dec. 8 | 5-8 p.m. | WECO Bottle and Biergarten | Price of purchase 🦞
- Santa is Coming to Kid’s Night | Wed., Dec. 8 | 5-7 p.m. | East Bay Deli West Columbia | Free | Kids can hand-deliver their letters to Santa and eat for free.
Thursday, Dec. 9
- Mariah Christmas - A Mariah Carey Christmas Tribute Show | Thurs., Dec. 9 | 8:30 p.m. | Tin Roof | $15 💃
- Merry MIRCI Holiday | Thurs., Dec. 9 | 6-9 p.m. | Market on Main | $50 | Join the Mental Illness Recovery Center for a fundraiser to raise money for their homeless programs.
- NOTHING, Bambara, and Midwife | Thurs., Dec. 9 | 6 p.m. | New Brookland Tavern | $18+
- Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis: Big Band Holidays | Thurs., Dec. 9 | 7:30 p.m. | Johnson Hall, 1014 Greene St. | $100+ | Celebrate the holidays with this uplighting seasonal performance. 🎷
- Palmistry 101 | Thurs., Dec. 9 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Palmetto Healing Arts, 1127 B Avenue, West Columbia | $30 | Learn about the art of palm reading. 🖐
- ArtBreak: Black Male Studies and Contemporary Black Art | Thurs., Dec. 9 | 6-7 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St. | Free with membership or admission | Each session features a speaker who gives insight into their worldview by sharing their interpretation of the art at CMA. Ⓟ
Friday, Dec. 10
- The Champagne Bash | Fri., Dec. 10 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | The Gourmet Shop | $50 | Enjoy champagne pairings and specialty stations, like charcuterie + sushi. 🥂
- Elf in the Park | Fri., Dec. 10 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Doko Meadows Park | Free | Bring non-perishable food items to contribute to their food drive.
- Hiss Golden Messenger | Fri., Dec. 10 | 8 p.m. | The Senate | $21
- Birria Tacos & Noodles | Fri., Dec. 10 | 12-7 p.m. | Columbia Visitors Center, 1120 Lincoln St. | Price of purchase 🌮
- Presley Aaron LIVE at CWP | Fri., Dec. 10 | 10 p.m. | Carolina Western Pub | $5
- Story Time with Santa | Fri., Dec. 10 | 3:30 p.m. | South Congaree-Pine Ridge Branch Library, 200 Sunset Dr., West Columbia | Free | Don’t forget your kid’s letter to Santa to put in his special mailbox. 🎅
Saturday, Dec. 11
- Ugly Sweater 5K | Sat., Dec. 11 | 8-10 a.m. | Forest Acres City Hall, 5209 N. Trenholm Rd. | $30 | Proceeds will benefit Friends of the Met CAC, a program of the SC Department of Mental Health. 🏃♂️
- Greater CWC Chamber Holiday Parade of Lights | Sat., Dec. 11 | 5:30 p.m. | 1800 12th Street, Cayce
- Holly Jolly Stop & Shop | Sat., Dec. 11 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Radius Church, 5181 Platt Springs Rd., Lexington | Free | Participate in food, fun, shopping + a toy drive for Salvation Army of the Midlands.
- After Parade Holiday Bash | Sat., Dec. 11 | 7 p.m. | Art Bar | $6 | Must be 21+ to attend. ❄️
- Cookies and Beer Pairing | Sat., Dec. 11 | 4-9 p.m. | River Rat Brewery | $20 | There will also be cookie decorating for kids, an ugly sweater contest + a visit from Santa. 🍪
- Ivy House Holiday Market | Sat., Dec. 11 | 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. | Ivy House, 10511 Two Notch Rd. | Free | Shop 50+ small businesses for your holiday gift needs.
- Christmas Peddler Craft Show | Sat., Dec. 11 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Tri City Leisure Center, 485 Brooks Ave., West Columbia | Free | Canned food donations will be accepted for Lexington County Meals on Wheels.
- 2021 Irmo Holiday Market | Sat., Dec. 11 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Steve Padgett’s Honda, 750 Western Ln., Irmo | Free 🎄
- Civil Remedy | Sat., Dec. 11 | 6-10 p.m. | Steel Hands | Free
- NoMa Vintage Con | Sat., Dec. 11 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. + 5-8 p.m. | NoMa Warehouse | $10 | Learn more about sustainable shopping through a panel discussion, shopping + conversation.
- Still Standing - A Tribute to Elton John | Sat., Dec. 11 | 7 p.m. | The Main Course | $25
- Santa Saturday at the State Museum | Saturday., Dec. 11 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | South Carolina State Museum, 301 Gervais St. | $6.95-8.95 | Meet Santa, enjoy 50% off general admission, see holiday shows + more.*
Sunday, Dec. 12
- Gamecock Women’s Basketball vs. Maryland | Sun., Dec. 12 | 3 p.m. | Colonial Life Arena | $6+
- Holiday Market | Sun., Dec. 12 | 12-4 p.m. | Femme x Columbia | Free 🎁
- Blood Incantation, Primitive Man, Sissy Spacek, Withered, Jarhead Fertilizer | Sun., Dec. 12 | 7 p.m. | New Brookland Tavern | $15+
- Christmas Open House | Sun., Dec. 12 | 1-4 p.m. | Lexington County Museum, 231 Fox St., Lexington | Free
- Beer Yoga | Sun., Dec. 12 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Craft and Draft Irmo | $20 | Tickets include a yoga class and one beer.
- Christmas at Shandon | Sun., Dec. 12 | 4-5 p.m. | Shandon Baptist Church, 5250 Forest Dr. | Free | Featuring Shandon’s Choir and Orchestra along with The Sanctuary Choir of First Baptist Camden. 🎄*
Monday, Dec. 13
- Show Me The Body, Candy, Regional Justice Center | Mon., Dec. 13 | 6 p.m. | New Brookland Tavern | $15+
- Geminids Meteor Shower | Mon., Dec. 13 | 9-11 p.m. | Saluda Shoals Park | $2 | Don’t forget a blanket or chair, binoculars + warm clothing. 💫
Tuesday, Dec. 14
- Let’s Talk Race Community Conversation | Tues., Dec. 14 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art | Free | Space is limited, so registration is required.
- A Magical Cirque Christmas | Tues., Dec. 14 + Wed., Dec. 15 | 7:30-10 p.m. | Koger Center for the Arts | $38+ 🎄
- One Life Christmas Ballet | Tues., Dec. 14-Thurs., Dec. 16 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Icehouse Amphitheater | $10 💃
- Gamecock Men’s Basketball vs. Allen University | Tues., Dec. 14 | 7 p.m. | Colonial Life Arena | $6+ 🏀
Wednesday, Dec. 15
- Britt & Gould Acoustic | Wed., Dec. 15 | 6-9 p.m. | Gervais & Vine | Free
- Outdoor Holiday Market | Wed., Dec. 15 | 5-8 p.m. | Curiosity Coffee Bar | Free
Thursday, Dec. 16
- The Callous Daoboys, For Your Health, Your Spirit Dies, Wiltwither + more | Thurs., Dec. 16 | 7 p.m. | New Brookland Tavern | $10+
- Grits & Grace: Annual Leadership Breakfast | Thurs., Dec. 16 | 7:30-9:30 a.m. | Palmetto Club, 1231 Sumter St. | $30+ | Join Women in Philanthropy for a conversation about women finding resilience in change.
- Grits & Grace: Women in Philanthropy’s Leadership Breakfast | Thurs., Dec. 16 | 7:30-9 a.m. | The Palmetto Club, 1231 Sumter St. | $30-50 | Panelists include Rita Patel, owner of Hotel Trundle + Elizabeth Nkuo Johnson, Director of Community Relations at BlueCross BlueShield of SC.*
Friday, Dec. 17
- Celestial Stars Presents “The Christmas Angel” | Fri., Dec. 17 + Sat., Dec. 18 | 7 p.m. | Harbison Theater at Midlands Technical College | $10+
- Columbia R&B Holiday Jam | Fri., Dec. 17 | 7:30 p.m. | Colonial Life Arena | $80+ | The lineup includes Xscape, Bell Biv DeVoe, Silk, H-Town + Jacquees. 🎤
- NoMa Warehouse Holiday Weekend Market | Fri., Dec. 17- Sat., Dec. 19 | Times vary | NoMa Warehouse | Free | Shop, sip, snack, socialize + see Santa.
- Radio Source | Fri., Dec. 17 | 7-11 p.m. | Savage Craft Ale Works | Free
- Rob Crosby & Friends | Fri., Dec. 17 | 7:30 p.m. | The Main Course | $15+
- Noel & Maria: Together Again for the Holidays | Fri., Dec. 17 | 7-9 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St. | $28+ | Celebrate togetherness this holiday season with jazz + four-person tables available for reservation (includes one bottle of wine).*
Saturday, Dec. 18
- December Holiday Market | Sat., Dec. 18 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Horse Sense Tack and Feed, 1407 S. Lake Dr., Lexington | Free | Explore 20+ vendors for your last minute holiday shopping. 🎁
- Valley Maker | Sat., Dec. 18 | 7 p.m. | New Brookland Tavern | $12+
- Columbia Fashion Week Met Gala | Sat., Dec. 18 | 5-10:30 p.m. | Columbia Metropolitan Conference Center | $65+ | This event is a high-fashion runway show + gala. 👠
Sunday, Dec. 19
- Rhonda Funk Live | Sun., Dec. 19 | 5-8 p.m. | Savage Craft Ale Works | Free
- Terrence Young | Sun., Dec. 19 | 7-9 p.m. | The Main Course | $30+
- Arboretum Open House | Sun., Dec. 19 | 1-4 p.m. | W. Gordon Belser Arboretum, 4080 Bloomwood Rd. | Free
Monday, Dec. 20
- Bagels with Santa | Mon., Dec. 20 | 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Bruegger’s Bagels, 945 Lake Murray Blvd., Irmo | Price of purchase 🎅
- Winter Workshop: Holiday Hop | Mon., Dec. 20 + Tues., Dec. 21 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art | $72+ | This two-day holiday workshop is geared for children ages 4-7.
Tuesday, Dec. 21
- Gamecock Women’s Basketball vs. Stanford | Tues., Dec. 21 | 7 p.m. | Colonial Life Arena | $7+
- Justin Osborne - Carolina Holiday Tour | Tues., Dec. 21 | 7 p.m. | New Brookland Tavern | $20+
Wednesday, Dec. 22
- Sitar Christmas LIVE | Wed., Dec. 22 | 6-7 p.m. | Curiosity Coffee Bar | Free | Enjoy live music at Curiosity’s outdoor holiday market.
- Air Plant Ornament Workshop | Wed., Dec. 22 | 6:30-8 p.m. | PlantHouse, 702 Cross Hill Rd. | $35 | Create three ornaments and learn more about plant care.
- Gamecock Men’s Basketball vs. Army | Wed., Dec. 22 | 3 p.m. | Colonial Life Arena | $6+ 🏀
Thursday, Dec. 23
- Onesie Sleepover | Thurs., Dec. 23 | 10 p.m.-2 a.m. | Social Bar and Lounge, 918 Gervais St. | Free | Wear your favorite PJs for this party.
Friday, Dec. 24
- Bad Santa Christmas Party | Fri., Dec. 24 | 10 p.m.-2 a.m. | Social Bar and Lounge | Free
- Christmas Eve with Hampton Street Vineyard | Fri., Dec. 24 | 11 a.m.-8 p.m. | Hampton Street Vineyard, 1207 Hampton St. | Price of purchase | Reservations are open for Christmas Eve at Hampton Street Vineyard.*
Saturday, Dec. 25
- Naughty List Party | Sat., Dec. 25 | 10 p.m.-2 a.m. | Social Bar and Lounge | Free
Sunday, Dec. 26
Monday, Dec. 27
- Succulent and Sangria Workshop | Mon., Dec. 27 | 6:30-8 p.m. | PlantHouse, 702 Cross Hill Rd. | $38 | Ticket price does not include alcohol.
- Big Sky Revival | Mon., Dec., 27 | 8-10 p.m. | The Main Course | $$
Tuesday, Dec. 28
Wednesday, Dec. 29
Thursday, Dec. 30
- The Mexicants | Thurs., Dec. 30 | 9:30 p.m. | Tin Roof | Free
Friday, Dec. 31
- New Year’s Eve at Hendrix | Fri., Dec. 31 | 7:30 p.m.-1 a.m. | Hendrix | $100 | Celebrate with an open bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres + a view of the fireworks over the State House. 🍾
- Radio Source Rings in the New Year at Market on Main | Fri., Dec. 31 | 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. | Market on Main | Free
- New Year’s Eve on the FARM | Fri., Dec. 31 | 8 p.m.-12 a.m. | THE FARM 1780 | $125 | Enjoy oysters, BBQ and bluegrass.
- New Year’s Eve 2022 - Dressed Up To Get Down | Fri., Dec. 31 | 7 p.m.-2 a.m. | Tin Roof and The Senate, 1022 Senate St. | $20+ | Columbia’s Live Music Block at Tin Roof + The Senate is once again throwing the biggest NYE party in town — come dressed up to get down.
- NYE Champagne & Caviar at Hampton Street Vineyard | Fri., Dec. 31 | 6 p.m.-1 a.m. | Hampton Street Vineyard, 1207 Hampton St. | $85 | Guests can celebrate NYE with champagne and caviar at Hampton Street Vineyard.
- Brew Year’s Eve | Fri., Dec. 31 | 12-6 p.m. | Steel Hands Brewing | Price of purchase | There will be a cornhole tournament with prizes at 1 p.m. + 4 p.m. |
