Here’s your list of events going on in Columbia (both in-person and virtually) all month long.
Disclaimer: It is up to readers’ discretion to determine whether they feel comfortable participating in the following events based on COVID-19 protocols and precautions. If you have questions, please contact the event’s organizers directly.
Monday, February 1 – Sunday, February. 7
Monday, February 1
Arts
○ CMA Chamber Music on Main | Mon., Feb. 1 | 7-9 p.m. | Virtual | $42 | Enjoy the music of three talented musicians live streamed from the Columbia Museum of Art. 🎹
ForKids
○ Kids Cooking Class | Mon., Feb. 1 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | The Food Academy | $75 | Instructors will guide your kids in preparing a three-course meal. All materials are included in the registration price. 🍽️
Tuesday, February 2
ForKids
○ Toddler Time | Tues., Feb. 2 | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | EdVenture Children’s Museum | $12 | Little learners enjoy a special story time and craft project. 📖
Wednesday, February 3
Drink
○ Starbucks-Lake Murray Ribbon Cutting | Wed., Feb. 3 | 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | 1245 Lake Murray Blvd. | Cost of purchase | Be there for the opening day of Midland’s newest Starbucks location. ☕
Thursday, February 4
Arts
○ Free First Thursday at the CMA | Thurs., Feb. 4 | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art | Free | Explore the art museum for free. Reservations are recommended. 🖼️
TryThis
○ Women’s Winter Pinball League | Thurs., Feb. 4 | 7 p.m. | Bang Back Pinball Lounge | Free | All skill levels are welcome to join this eight-week league. Free to join, but you will need coins to operate the machines. 💁♀️
○ Shag Dance Night | Thurs., Feb. 4 | 9-11 p.m. | Bill’s Music Shop | $3 | Take a 30-minute shag lesson at 9 p.m. + then continue to dance the night away. 🕺
Active
○ Ladies Night at Bear Arms CrossFit | Thurs., Feb. 4 | 5-8 p.m. | Bear Arms CrossFit | Free | Women can try out a CrossFit class for free. 💪
Friday, February 5
Arts
○ The Imaginative Worlds of M.C. Escher Preview Day | Fri., Feb. 5 | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art | Free | Enjoy the newest exhibition at the CMA for free. Capacities are limited, so it is recommended to reserve your spot in advance. 🖼️
Drink
○ February Wine Tasting | Fri., Feb. 5 | 6:30-8 p.m. | The Blended Bakery | $40 | Tickets include access to a four-course meal and gourmet wine pairings. 🍷
Show
○ Brandon Mullis live at O’Hara’s | Fri., Feb. 5 | 7-10 p.m. | O’Hara’s Public House | Free | Sing along to your favorite hit songs. 🎸
○ Brooks Herring | Fri., Feb. 5 | 7-10 p.m. | Angry Fish Brewing Co. | Free | Kick off your weekend with live music. 🎶
WaterCooler
○ League Open House | Fri., Feb. 5 | 6-8 p.m. | AMF Bowling Co. | Free | Play a free round of bowling + learn about upcoming leagues. 🎳
Saturday, February 6
Arts
○ Art Class: Block-Printed Textiles | Sat., Feb. 6 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art | $70, $56 for members | Learn about printmaking techniques and design your own tea towel. 🎨
WaterCooler
○ Gamecock Men’s Basketball vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs | Sat., Feb. 6 | 3:30 p.m. | Colonial Life Arena | $15+ | Watch the Gamecocks take on Mississippi State at home. 🏀
Show
○ 8th Annual AfricStyle Virtual Fashion Show | Sat., Feb. 6 | 12-1 p.m. | Virtual | $10+ | Tune in to see the designs of Dazies Treasures and other guest performances. 👗
○ Willie Walker & Conversation Piece Band Live | Sat., Feb. 6 | 8-10 p.m. | Chayz Lounge | $25 | Dance the night away to your favorite smooth jazz, soul + funk songs. 🎶
○ Hijacked Rocks Mom’s On Main | Sat., Feb. 6 | 7:30-10:30 p.m. | 1734 Main St | Free | Venue is upstairs next to the restaurant. 🎸
Talk
○ The Segregated Education of Young Men of Color | Sat., Feb. 6 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Roundtable discussion of the education gap. Registration is required for this Zoom event. ✏️
ForPets
○ Central Bark West Columbia Grand Opening | Sat., Feb. 6 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Central Bark West Columbia | Free | Tour the facility and introduce your pups to the staff. 🐶
Learn
○ BOUQUETS: 101 | Sat., Feb. 6 | 1 p.m. | Homewood Suites Columbia SC | $299 | Learn the tried and true techniques of floral arrangements. 💐
Sunday, February 7
Arts
○ Perception Is Deception: Escher’s Paradox | Sun., Feb. 7 | 3-4:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Take a deeper look into Escher’s art + see how he displays different worlds within our own. Event will take place on Facebook Live . 🖼️
○ An Art Affair- by Sunday Morning | Sun., Feb. 7 | 6:30 p.m. | Tapp’s Outpost, 713 Saluda Ave, Columbia, SC | Free | Enjoy an exhibition focused on love, connection + human condition. 💗
WaterCooler
○ Superbowl Sunday | Sun., Feb. 7 | 6 p.m. | Main Course | Free | Watch the game on over 30 TVs while enjoying food, drink specials, and a halftime raffle. 🏈
○ The Big Game | Sun., Feb. 7 | 6 p.m. | The Grand | Free | Cheer on your favorite team + take part in a huge halftime raffle. 🏆
○ Super Bowl LV | Sun., Feb. 7 | 6:30 p.m. | Second Wave Coffee and More | Free | Enjoy the game outside by the fire roasting s’mores. 🔥
○ Super Bowl Watch Party | Sun., Feb. 7 | 6:30-11 p.m. | Tin Roof Columbia | Free | The Super Bowl will be streaming live at Tin Roof. 📺
Show
○ Marcus Gullen - Sunday Brunch | Sun., Feb. 7 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Free | Join Marcus for a special Sunday brunch performance. 🎵
TryThis
○ Super Ball Tournament | Sun., Feb. 7 | 4 p.m. | Transmission Arcade, 1712 Main St | $5 | No sign-up needed to win a prize in this tournament. 🥇
Monday, February 8 – Sunday, February 14
Monday, February 8
TryThis
○ Open Mic Comedy hosted by Topher Riddle | Mon., Feb. 8 | 7-10 p.m. | New Brookland Tavern | Free | Take the stage with or sit back and enjoy in the audience with happy hour specials. 🎤
Health
○ Yoga Nidra | Mon., Feb. 8 | 2 p.m. | Fit Columbia, 2121 College St, Columbia, SC | $15 | Relieve stress by entering the state of consciousness right before sleep. 😴
Learn
○ Using Storytelling To Bring Literacy Alive | Mon., Feb. 8 | 6-8 p.m. | Early Education Career Institute | $15+ | Learn the difference between storytelling and reading. 📖
FeaturedEvent
○ Valentine’s Week Special | Mon., Feb. 8 - Sun., Feb. 14 | 11 a.m.-11 p.m. | The Grand on Main | $35 | Need dinner plans for Valentine’s week? Check out the delish prix-fixe menu at The Grand on Main. Ⓟ
Tuesday, February 9
Active
○ Mindful Art + Meditation Workshop | Tues., Feb. 9 | 7:30 p.m. | The Well Collective | $30 | Don’t forget your yoga mat for this night of mindfulness through movement. 🧘♀️
Talk
○ Spring Into Health: Documenting UofSC’s COVID-19 Response | Tues., Feb. 9 | 12-1 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Register to learn about the university’s response to COVID-19 and how they are documenting it to share with future generations. 📒
○ Lexington Chamber Business Over Breakfast | Tues., Feb. 9 | 7:30-8:30 a.m. | Virtual | Radius Church, 300 W. Main St., Lexington, SC | $10 | Learn more about the Lower Saluda Greenway. Registration is required as space is limited. 🌳
○ Leadership Resiliency During A Crisis | Tues., Feb. 9 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Virtual | Free | Learn how effective business leaders are overcoming the impacts of COVID-19. Register to receive the meeting link. 🦠
ForKids
○ Virtual Storytime Crafty Jammies Night – Pete the Cat | Tues., Feb. 9 | 7-7:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Pete the Cat will make an appearance to read a bedtime story + lead a craft project. Registration is required. 📚
Wednesday, February 10
Talk
○ 3 Simple and Powerful Ways to Supercharge Your Solo Business | Wed., Feb. 10 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Register for Sandra Smith’s masterclass + learn how to be a successful entrepreneur. 💡
Show
○ USC Dance Company Spring Concert | Wed., Feb. 10-Sat., Feb. 13 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Drayton Hall | $15+ | Experience an exciting night of dance featuring three new contemporary pieces. 👯♀️
Thursday, February 11
Drink
○ The Contemporaries present Wine, Cheese, and Reflections of the CMA Collection | Thurs., Feb. 11 | 7-8 p.m. | Virtual | $75 | Register by Feb. 3 to attend this virtual wine and cheese tasting event. 🍷
○ Cheers to 50 Years | Thurs., Feb. 11 | 7 p.m. | Virtual | $25 | The SC Bar Foundation celebrates 50 years with a virtual mixology class. 🍸
Dish
○ February Harvest Dinner | Thurs., Feb. 11 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | City Roots Farm | $85 | Enjoy a family-style, four-course farm to table dinner with wine pairings. 🍽️
Arts
○ Galentines Party in Immersion | Thurs., Feb. 11 | 6-9 p.m. | Immersion | $15 | Sip on champagne while exploring Columbia’s interactive art space. 🥂
○ Reopening Reception - Guided Tours | Thurs., Feb. 11 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | University of South Carolina McKissick Museum | Free | Stroll through new exhibits on display. Space is limited, reserve your timed ticket on Facebook. 🖼️
WaterCooler
○ Gamecock Women’s Basketball vs. Mizzou Tigers | Thurs., Feb. 11 | 7 p.m. | Colonial Life Arena | $10+ | UofSC’s women’s basketball takes on Mizzou at home. 🏀
Network
○ ReNu Connections – Networking for Women | Thurs., Feb. 11 | 4-6 p.m. | ReNu Physical Therapy and Wellness | Free | Take some time to meet new people and make business connections. 🤝
Talk
○ Let’s Talk Race | Thurs., Feb. 11 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Join the discussion on race, equity and inclusion. Register for more information.
FeaturedEvent
○ On the Table Insights + Impact | Thurs., Feb. 11 | 12-12:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | For the last three years, thousands of community members have voiced their opinions during On the Table conversations. Tune in to learn how these conversations are transforming our community, one conversation at a time. Ⓟ
Friday, February 12
Show
○ Terence Young | Fri., Feb. 12 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Chayz Lounge | $25 | An evening of jazz + R&B awaits you. 🎸
○ Svetlana and the New York Collective: Night at the Movies | Fri., Feb. 12 | 8-10 p.m. | Koger Center for the Arts | $18+ | Listen to music from the chart-topping jazz record, Night at the Movies. VIP tickets are also available which include a dinner at 1801 Grille. 🎶
○ Untouchable - Main Course | Fri., Feb. 12 | 6-9 p.m. | Main Course | Free | Listen to the sweet sound of the blues. 🎷
○ Ryan Trotti: Carolina Western Pub | Fri., Feb. 12 | 7:45-10:30 p.m. | Carolina Western Pub | Free | Enjoy an evening of country music. 🤠
Drink
○ Valentines Black Tie Wine Tasting | Fri., Feb. 12 - Sun., Feb. 14 | 6:30-8 p.m. | The Blended Bakery | $50+ | Enjoy an elegant evening with your loved one dining on a four course meal + wine pairings. Formal attire is required. 🍷
○ Ladies’ Night | Fri., Feb. 12 | 6-11 p.m. | The Aristocrat | Free | Free glass of bubbly for all the ladies while you enjoy some live music. 🥂
Arts
○ Morning All Wood Workshops | Fri., Feb. 12 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | AR Workshop Lexington | $30+ | Spend your morning creating some new home decor. 🖼️
Cause
○ RCSD Valentine Blood Drive | Fri., Feb. 12 | 7 a.m.-12 p.m. | 2500 Decker Blvd. | Free | Register to donate blood and receive a $20 gift card. 💉
Saturday, February 13
Learn
○ Art Class: Watercolor 101 | Sat., Feb. 13 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art | $70, $56 for members | Lean the fundamentals of watercolor painting. 🖌️
Show
○ The Revue at 1626: Drag Race Edition | Sat., Feb. 13 | 6 p.m. | Main Course | $25 | Ticket price includes one signature cocktail + entry to the drag show. 🍸
○ Cars and Coffee | Sat., Feb. 13 | 7 a.m. | AMC Theater Harbison | Free | Show off your car or just come as a spectator. Event will also be available on Facebook Live . 🚘
○ Mardi Gras & Live Music | Sat., Feb. 13 | 12-11 p.m. | Steel Hands Brewing | Free | Celebrate in New Orleans style with live music + a mask contest. ⚜️
○ Stupid Cupid | Sat., Feb. 13 | 6-11 p.m. | The Woody on Main | Free | Wear red if you love Valentine’s Day and black if you hate it. ♥️
Drink
○ Wine Walk & Chocolate Pairing | Sat., Feb. 13 | 1-4 p.m. | Second Wave Coffee and More | $20 | Enjoy a sampling of six wines and chocolate pairings. 🍷
TryThis
○ Love Strokes – Sip & Paint Speed Dating | Sat., Feb. 13 | 6-8 p.m. | Blue Moon Ballroom, 554 Meeting St., West Columbia | $35 | Make a love connection + a new art piece at this speed dating/paint and sip event. 💖
○ You Make My Heart Pop! | Sat., Feb. 13 | 5-7 p.m. | Graduate Columbia | $30+ | Learn a new cookie decorating technique. 🍪
Cause
○ Lake Murray Polar Plunge | Sat., Feb. 13 | 10:30 a.m. | TopSpin Racquet Club | 50+ | Take a dip to raise money for the special olympics. Plungers will be assigned a time to avoid crowding. 🥶
WaterCooler
○ Gamecock Men’s Basketball vs. Ole Miss Rebels | Sat., Feb. 13 | 6 p.m. | Colonial Life Arena | $15+ | The Gamecocks take on the Rebels at home. 🏀
Sunday, February 14
TheBuy
○ Sunday Market at The Well Collective | Sun., Feb. 14 | 11-3 p.m. | The Well Collective | Free | Shop small and support local vendors at this outdoor market. 🛍️
Dish
○ Valentine’s Day Couples Sip & Dip | Sun., Feb. 14 | 5-7 p.m. | The Black Root Collective, 111 Northway Rd. | $75+ | Learn the art of chocolate dipped fruits + take some home to eat later. 🍫
○ WECO VALENTINE’S with LOS CHICANOS | Sun., Feb. 14 | 11 a.m.-8 p.m. | WECO Bottle & Biergarten | Price of Purchase | Celebrate Valentine’s Day with tacos and beer. 🌮
FeaturedEvent
○ Valentine’s Day Dinner | Sun., Feb. 14 | 5:30-11:00 p.m. | $175 for couples, $95 for single | 1626 Main Street | Enjoy smooth mood-setting live music by Mike Stone Entertainment, and a five-course chef-prepared meal to celebrate the one(s) you love. Ⓟ
Monday, February 15 – Sunday, February 21
Monday, February 15
TryThis
○ Open Mic Comedy hosted by Topher Riddle | Mon., Feb. 15 | 7-10 p.m. | New Brookland Tavern | Free | Take the stage with or sit back and enjoy in the audience with happy hour specials. 🎤
ForKids
○ Kids’ Cooking Class | Mon., Feb. 15 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | The Food Academy, LLC,
5 Lake Carolina Way Suite 130 | $75 | Your kids will be led in preparing a three course meal. 🍽️
Tuesday, February 16
Arts
○ Virtual Trivia Night | Tues., Feb. 16 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Virtual | $5 | Join the Columbia Museum of art on Zoom and test your art smarts. 🖼️
History
○ Virtual Renovation Rodeo: Elmwood Park | Tues., Feb. 16 | 7-8 p.m. | Virtual | $10, $5 for members | Take a tour of some restored twentieth century homes with Historic Columbia. 🏠
Talk
○ Telling the Untold Stories: The Civil Rights Documentaries of Journalist Steve Crump | Tues., Feb. 16 | Virtual | Free | Register to hear stories + preview materials from the extraordinary career of journalist and documentary film producer Steve Crump. 🎥
Drink
○ Guess the Beer Contest | Tues., Feb. 16 | 4-9 p.m. | Krafty Draft Brew Pub | Cost of purchase | Guess the right beers in a blind taste test + win prizes. 🍻
Learn
○ Virtual Renovation Rodeo: Elmwood Park | Tues., Feb. 16 | 8:30-9:30 a.m. | Virtual | Free | Hear from a panel of experts on problem solving in business. Please register in advance 💼
Wednesday, February 17
Arts
○ Wine Down Wednesday DIY Wood Workshop | Wed., Feb. 17 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | AR Workshop Lexington | $30+ | Relax while creating some new artwork for your home. Event is BYOB and requires registration 24 hours in advance. 🎨
Talk
○ PCI Webinar: Best Children’s Books of 2020 | Wed., Feb. 17 | 2-3 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Join the South Carolina State Library as they discuss the best children’s books published in 2020. 📚
Dish
○ El Guapos Tacos at Columbia Craft | Wed., Feb. 17 | 5-9 p.m. | Columbia Craft | Cost of purchase | Make “Taco Wednesday” a thing with this local food truck. 🌮
Show
○ Marcus Gullen | Wed., Feb. 17 | 6-9 p.m. | Za’s on Divine | Free | Live music out on the patio. 🎵
Thursday, February 18
Dish
○ Oyster Roast | Thurs., Feb. 18 | 6-9 p.m. | The Grand | $45 | Tickets include all you can eat oysters, two beers, and live music. 🍺
Health
○ Spring Into Health: Virtual Yoga | Thurs., Feb. 18 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Center your mind and body with a 30-minute virtual yoga class followed by a Q+A. Register for more information. 🧘
History
○ Virtual Game Night – Trivia | Thurs., Feb. 18 | 6:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Celebrate Black History Month with the State Museum’s game featuring famous firsts and other contributions of Black Americans to South Carolina history. Registration is required. 🧠
Civic
○ Columbia Impact Awards | Thurs., Feb. 18 | 11 a.m. | Virtual | $20+ | Honor the organizations and individuals that make the Columbia region a vibrant place. 🏆
Show
○ Latin Thursday | Thurs., Feb. 18 | 8-11 p.m. | The Joint on Main | Free | Live Latin music all night long. 💃
TryThis
○ Music Bingo at LJ’s! | Thurs., Feb. 18 | 7-8 p.m. | LJ’s Par & Grill, 381 Pilgrim Church Rd | Free | Take classic Bingo to another level by incorporating your favorite songs. 🎉
Friday, February 19
Show
○ Natural Desire Band Presents A Night of Soulful Rhythms | Fri., Feb. 19 | 8-10 p.m. | Chayz Lounge | $25 | Enjoy a special blend of soul, funk & reggae. 🎵
○ Super Nash Bros | Fri., Feb. 19 | 7-10:30 p.m. | Main Course | Free | Jam to your favorite pop/rock hits from the 90s and 2000s. 🎸
Outdoors
○ Walker & Kayley Live Music! | Fri., Feb. 19 | 6-10 p.m. | Steel Hands Brewing | Free | Bring your lawnchair and enjoy some live music in the beigarten. 🍻
Saturday, February 20
Dish
○ 8th Annual Pig and Oyster Roast #shuck2020 | Sat., Feb. 20 | 12-4:30 p.m. | F2T Productions | $65+ | Reserve a table and enjoy an evening of good food with your friends. 🐖
TryThis
○ Stranger Things Brunch Trivia | Sat., Feb. 20 | 11 a.m. | The Grand | Free | Grab your walkie talkies and spend your morning in the upside down. Prizes for first, second, third + best costumes.
ForKids
○ Nerf Gun Games | Sat., Feb. 20 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | 851 Wise Ferry Rd., Lexington | Free | Children ages 5-11 are welcome to bring their nerf guns for a day of fun. Text 803-354-0740 to reserve your spot. 🔫
Show
○ The Jamie Wright Band Presents The Songs of Soul | Sat., Feb. 20 | 8-10 p.m. | Chayz Lounge | $25 | Enjoy an evening of non-stop soul hits. 🎙️
○ Telescope Livestream – MARS | Sat., Feb. 20 | 7:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Join the State Museum’s educators for a look at the sky on Facebook Live . 🔭
Sunday, February 21
Dish
○ 2021 Lexington Chili Cookoff | Sun., Feb. 21 | 12-5 p.m. | Icehouse Amphitheater | $10 | Sample chili from the best chefs in the area and vote for a winner. 🥣
Talk
○ A Candid Conversation with Jane Elliott | Sun., Feb. 21 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Registration is required for this discussion on prejudice and bigotry.
Arts
○ CDL presents a Virtual Film Screening: The Ice Storm | Sun., Feb. 21 | 2-4 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Join the Columbia Museum of art for a film screening + discussion. Event will be streamed on Kast . 🎥
Drink
○ Art & Makers Mark | Sun., Feb. 21 | 7 p.m. | Whiskey Kitchen, 8105 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC | $50 | Sip on some cocktails or wine while creating a cow themed masterpiece. Tickets include two drinks, painting materials + heavy hors d’oeuvres. 🎨
ForPets
○ Doggy Adoption Day | Sun., Feb. 21 | 1-4 p.m. | River Rat Brewery | Free | Love on some doggos + you can even take one home for $35. 🐶
TryThis
○ Classic Cars Cruise In | Sun., Feb. 21 | 1 p.m. | Steel Hands Brewing | Free | Check out some muscle cars up close. 🚗
Monday, February 22 – Sunday, February 28
Monday, February 22
Talk
○ Ask the Expert: How to Network | Mon., Feb. 22 | 12-1 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Learn the tips and tricks needed to foster relationships to advance in your career. Register for the Zoom link. 🤝
Learn
○ Sip & Snip @ Krafty Draft | Mon., Feb. 22 | 6:30-8:30 | Krafty Draft Brew Pub, 269 Charter Oak Rd., Lexington | $60 | Learn the art of floral arrangement while enjoying drinks and snacks. Tickets can be purchased by calling 803-567-2812.
Tuesday, February 23
Drink
○ February 2021 After Hours | Tues., Feb. 23 | 5-7 p.m. | Craft And Draft Irmo | Free | Event hosted by the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce. 🍻
TryThis
○ Bingo Night | Tues., Feb. 23 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Krafty Draft Brew Pub | Free | Prizes will be awarded to winners at the end of the night. 🥇
ForKids
○ Our Voices Poetry Slam | Tues., Feb. 23 | Virtual | Young poets, aged 12-19, are invited to join the Soda City Youth Slam for the chance to win prizes. Register on Facebook. 🎤
Dish
○ $3 Taco Tuesday | Tues., Feb. 23 | 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | Liberty Tap Room | Cost of purchase | Spice up your Tuesday with tacos and margs. 🌮
Wednesday, February 24
Show
○ That’s My Jam with Boogie Brown | Wed., Feb. 24 | 8-10:30 p.m. | Main Course | $5 | Enjoy an evening of live music. Cover charge is paid at the door. 🎶
○ Uptown Hip-Hop Throwdown: NY Edition | Wed., Feb. 24 | Curiosity Coffee Bar | Free | A little piece of New York in Columbia featuring music, food, and drinks from the Big Apple.🗽
Cause
○ American Red Cross Blood Mobile | Wed., Feb. 24 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | St. John Neumann Catholic School, 721 Polo Rd., Columbia, SC | Register for a donation appointment and save a life. 💉
FeaturedEvent
○ Creating and Restoring the UofSC South Caroliniana Library | Wed., Feb. 24 | 12-1 p.m. | Virtual | Free | The public is invited to join this virtual event with author John M. Bryan, architect Jay White, and University Archivist Elizabeth West celebrating the renovation of the 181-year-old historical building. Ⓟ
Thursday, February 25
History
○ Behind-the-Scenes Tour – Smoked on Main Street | Thurs., Feb. 25 | 6-7:30 p.m. | 1643 + 1645 Main St. | $20, $10 for members | Explore two Reconstruction-era buildings soon to be repurposed and reopened for today’s generations. 🏫
Dish
○ Soul Food Dinner | Thurs., Feb. 25 | 6 p.m. | The Grand | $100 | Enjoy a five-course soul food meal, drinks + live music. 🍗
Friday, February 26
Show
○ Comedy Cave | Fri., Feb. 26 | 8-10 p.m. | Main Course | $25 | Start your weekend laughing. Cover charge is paid at the door. 🤣
○ If Birds Could Fly | Fri., Feb. 26 | 6-10 p.m. | Steel Hands Brewing | Free | Live music at Steel Hands. 🎵
Film
○ Movies in the Garden: Scream | Fri., Feb. 26 | 5-8:30 p.m. | Hampton-Preston Mansion | $50, $40 for members | Bring your chair and a blanket for a horrifying evening. Tickets sold as a five-person pod. 🎥
Saturday, February 27
Community
○ Wild About Recycling Drop-off Event | Sat., Feb. 27 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Riverbanks Zoo and Garden | Free | Get rid of unwanted clutter at home while helping the environment. Drop off at the zoo’s Greystone entrance. ♻️
Theatre
○ Before Black Lives Matter | Sat., Feb. 27 | 6 p.m. | Columbia Music Festival Association, 914 Pulaski St. | $30+ | Experience a moving and informative drama appropriate for all ages + races. 🎟️
TheBuy
○ Indoor Yard Sale | Sat., Feb. 27 | 7-11 a.m. | Crooked Creek Park | Free | Hunt for treasures to bring home with you. If you would like to be a vendor, call (803) 345-6181 to register. 🛍️
ForKids
○ Kids Night: 2 Projects + Pizza= 3.5 Hours of Fun! | Sat., Feb. 27 | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | $45+ | AR Workshop Lexington | Pizza and craft time for kids ages 8-12. 🎨
Sunday, February 28
TryThis
○ Columbia Virtual Game Night | Sun., Feb. 28 | 7-10 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Register to partake in a night of trivia, charades + drawing online. ♟️
Show
○ Lake Murray Bridal Show | Sun., Feb. 28 | 7-10 p.m. | Seven Oaks Park, 200 Leisure Ln. | $7+ | Kick off your wedding planning in style. 💍
○ Experience Saxophonist Mike Phillips Live In Concert | Sun., Feb. 28 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Chayz Lounge | $50 | Arrive early to enjoy happy hour specials. 🎷
Health
○ Sound Immersion to Reset and Recharge
| Sun., Feb. 28 | 1-3 p.m. | Palmetto Healing Arts, 1127 B Ave., West Columbia | $40
| Reset and recharge your energy with the sound immersion technique. Type “40” into the Paypal ticket link
to purchase. ☯️