March PlanAhead: Your Columbia events calendar

All month long

• Ask Me About Art | Sat., March 5-Sat., March 26 | 1-2 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art | The event is free with museum admission.
• Tacos, Tequila, + Tunes Music Bingo | Every Tuesday | 7 p.m. | Tin Roof | Free | Win prizes while you enjoy $3 Tacos, $3 Margaritas, $5 Espolon Tequila.
• Hostile Terrain 94 | Tues., March 1-Thurs., March 21 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | RCPL 1431, Assembly Street Columbia | Free

Tuesday, March 1

• UofSC Men’s Basketball vs Mississippi State |Tues., March 1 | 7 p.m. | Colonial Life Arena | $6+ 🏀

Wednesday, March 2

• Gladys’ Gang Toddler Edition: Strike a Pose | Wed., March 2 | 10-11 a.m. | Columbia Museum of Art | Free | Registration is required for all participants.

Thursday, March 3

• First Thursday on Main | Thurs., March 3 | 6-10 p.m. | Main Street District | Free | Enjoy a mix of local restaurants, events + entertainment open late with complimentary shuttle services.
• Public Tour: Sculpture and Transformation in Rodin and Agha | Thurs., March 3 | 6-7 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art | Free
• First Free Thursday | Thurs., March 3 | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art | Free | Admission is free courtesy of BlueCross BlueShield of SC. 🖼️
• FAAAC Presents 22 South Carolinians Salon Series | Thurs., March 3 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art | Free
• UofSC Symphony Orchestra Concert — Rising Stars | Thurs., March 3 | 7:30 p.m. | Koger Center for the Arts | $28 | Featuring competition winners Rianne Cheuk-Ying Lau, Elizabeth Churchya and Morgan McGee.
• Justin Corley | Thurs., March 3 | 9:30 p.m. | Tin Roof | Free
• Wag Night | Thurs., March 3 | 6-8 p.m. | Market on Main | Free | Bring your friends, family + pets to an evening of St. Paddy’s Day festivities. 🐕
• Sip + Shop | Thurs., March 3 | 6-8 p.m. | The Collective, 3128 Carlisle St. | Free | Look out for pop ups from local Cola shops.

Friday, March 4

• Mann Tool Annual Woodworking Show and Sale | Fri., March-Sat., March 5 | 9 a.m-4 p.m. | 802 Chris Dr. | Free
• Daou Vineyard Luncheon | Fri., March 4 | 12 p.m. | Halls Chophouse | $75+ | Limited spots are available. 🍷
• A Night of Soulful Grooves | Fri. March 4 | 8-10 p.m. | Chayz Lounge | $25 | Doors open at 7 p.m.
• Music Night | Fri., March 4 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Loveland Coffee | Free 🎶
• Chase Wright | Fri., March 4 | 8 p.m. | Tin Roof | Free
• Charlotte Pike | Fri., March 4 | 10 p.m. | Tin Roof | Free
• Murder at the Disco | Fri., March 4-Sun., March 6 | 7:30-10:30 p.m. | Main Course | $25+ | A murder mystery event under the lights of a disco ball. 🕺
• Spring Fling | Fri., March 4-Sat., March 5 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | Wingard’s Market, 1403 N. Lake Dr. | Free | Chocolate Haven tasting on Friday, Gooddaddy’s BBQ tasting on Saturday, + 25% off all plants. 🌻

Saturday, March 5

• Spurs Up Sprint 5K | Sat., March 5 | 8-10 a.m. | Pastides Alumni Center, 900 Senate St. | $40 to register | Proceeds go to UofSC student scholarships + in-person and virtual participation options are available.*
• March for Meals | Sat., March 5 | 7:30 a.m. | 1120 Fort Congaree Trail | Free | Registration required for the 5k + senior walk.
• Jojo Siwa D.R.E.A.M the Tour | Sat., March 5 | 7-11 p.m. | Colonial Life Arena | $40+ 🎶
• Light the Fight 5k | Sat., March 5 | 7 p.m. | 6071 St. Andrews Rd. | $30+
• More Than Rhythm: A Black Music Series With Dr. Tony Mcneill | Sat., March 5 | 5-7:30 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art | $20 | $10 for members + free for students.
• Creative Entrepreneur 101 Workshop | Sat., March 5 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Katheryn M Bellfield-Booker Washington Heights Cultural Arts Center | Free
• Martha High Live! An Evening of Soulful Songs | Sat., March 5 | 8 p.m. | Chayz Lounge | $35
• No Cap Comedy Tour | Sat., March 5 | 7 p.m. | Township Auditorium | $76+
• Kate Vera | Sat., March 5 | 5:30 p.m. | Tin Roof | Free
• Spring Bicycle Sale | Sat., March 5 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Cola Town Bike | Free | All bikes are 10% off + 15% off for store members. 🚲
• “Mr. Duck” | Sat., March 5 | 3-5 p.m. | Painting with a Twist | $38 | Ages 12+ are welcome. 🎨

Sunday, March 6

• Reverend Horton Heat | Sun., March 6 | 8 p.m. | The Senate | $10+ | Experience a live, transformative experience. 🎸

Monday, March 7

• Veterans Breakfast | Mon., March 7 | 9 a.m. | American Legion Post 193, 102 Lexington Ave. | Free
• Harvest Dinner | Mon., March 7 | 6:30 p.m. | City Roots Farm | $85 | Enjoy a family-style, four-course farm to table dinner prepared by local renowned chefs. 👨‍🍳
• Dinner with the Docs | Mon., March 7 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Miyo’s, 1220 Bower Pkwy. | Free

Tuesday, March 8

• Focal Points: International Women’s Day | Tues., March 8 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art | Free with museum admission. 🎟️
• Artist Entrepreneur Incubator: Save the Drama | Tues., March 8 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Virtual event | $10
• Casting Crowns | Tues., March 8 | 7 p.m. | Township Auditorium | $32+
• International Women’s Happy Hour | Tues., March 8 | 5-8 p.m. | femme x COLUMBIA | Free 🍸

Wednesday, March 9

• Gotham Kings | Wed., March 9 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Koger Center for the Arts | $23
• Maxwell — The Night Tour | Wed., March 9 | 7:30 p.m. | Colonial Life Arena | $67+
• Baker and Baker presents Artist and Muse | Wed. March 9 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art | $15 | Gallery admission included with event. 🖼️

Thursday, March 10

• Tokyo Joe | Thurs., March 10 | 6 p.m. | Tin Roof | Free 🎶
• Taylor Swift Night | Thurs., March 10 | 10 p.m. | Tin Roof | Free | A non-stop Taylor Swift Inspired Dance Party for all the Swifties. 🧣

Friday, March 11

• The Party of the Decade | Fri., March 11 | 7-10 p.m. | Boyd Horticultural Center | $65+ | Black + White Gala event to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Historic Columbia. 🕴️
• Rickey Cole | Fri., March 11 | 10 p.m. | Tin Roof | Free
• Carolina Classic Home + Garden Show | Fri., March 11-Sun., March 13 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | State Fairgrounds | Free 🌼
• Peaceful Reflections | Fri., March 11 | 7-9 p.m. | Painting with a Twist | $38+ | Guests must be 18+ to attend. 🎨
• Gamecock Baseball vs. Texas | Fri., March 11 | 7 p.m. | Founders Park | $20+ ⚾

Saturday, March 12

• Shamrock Run | Sat., March 12 | 8:30 a.m. | Strictly Running | $25+ | A St. Patrick’s Day 5k that’ll put you in the holiday spirit. 🍀
• Soap Making Workshop | Sat., March 12 | 2-7 p.m. | 114 State St. | $200+
• Motown Ballet | Sat., March 12 | 3 p.m. + 7:30 p.m. | Koger Center for the Arts | $25+
• 11th Annual St. Practice Day | Sat., March 12 | 12 p.m. | Tin Roof | Free | A holiday so nice, you need to do it twice. 🍀
• Pony Bradshaw, EZ Shakes | Sat., March 12 | 7 p.m. | New Brookland Tavern | $12+ | North Georgia based songwriter Pony Bradshaw tells tales with a mix of country, rock, and blues. 🎶
• Doggy Day Orientation | Sat., March 12 | 2 p.m. | 127 Humane Ln. | If you are interested in taking a dog out that day, please email ahead of time. 🐕
• Family Class Fun with “Melvin & Melinda Pig” | Sat., March 12 | 3-4:40 p.m. | Painting with a Twist | $30 | Minimum age of seven is required to paint. 🎨
• Gamecock Baseball vs Texas | Sat., March 12 | 4 p.m. | Founders Park | $20+ ⚾
• Ribbit Run | Sat., March 12 | Doko Meadows Park | 7 a.m. | Free | Trophies will be presented to Top Overall Males and Females.
• Traditional Indian Folk Art Parent-Child Workshop | Sat., March 12 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | 1051 Greene Street | Free
• Clothing + Book Sale | Sat., March 12 | 8 a.m.-1 p.m. | Shandon United Methodist Church | Free | A cash-only sale + all proceeds go to missions.

Sunday, March 13

• Paint Your Pet Workshop | Sun., March 13 | 2-5 p.m. | Painting with a Twist | $59 | Register and send in your best pic of your pet by the Wednesday prior to class.
• “Celebrating 60” Community Day | Sun., March 13 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens | Free | Tours, food trucks, family activities + more will be offered at this anniversary celebration. 🎊
• New Diva Art: “Bubbly” | Sun., March 12 | 7-9 p.m. | Painting with a Twist | $38 🥂
• Gamecock Baseball vs. Texas | Sun., March 13 | 1:30 p.m. | Founders Park | $15+ ⚾

Monday, March 14

• Certified South Carolina Showcase | Mon., March 14 | 6 p.m. | Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln St. | $15+

Tuesday, March 15

• Gamecock Baseball vs Gardner-Webb | Tues., March 15 | 7 p.m. | Founders Park | $5+ ⚾
• Certified South Carolina Showcase | Tues, March 15 | 3:30 p.m. | Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln St. | $15+
• Chamber CEO Chat | Tues., March 15 | 8:30-9:30 a.m. | Segra Park | March’s Small Business Breakout with discussion on chamber programs, business insights, + answering questions.
• Advance Auto Parts Ribbon Cutting | Tues., March 15 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | 7531 Garners Ferry Rd. | Free

Wednesday, March 16

• Touché Amoré, vein.fm, Gleemer, Thirdface | Wed., March 16 | 6-10:30 p.m. | New Brookland Tavern | $25+ 🎶
• Food + Wine Pairing 101 | Wed., March 16 | 6-8:30 p.m. | 1501 Richland St | $40
• Sound Bites Eatery Ribbon Cutting | Wed., March 16 | 11-11:30 a.m. | 1425 Sumter St. | Free

Thursday, March 17

• Drag Bingo | Thurs., March 17 | 7-9 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art | $35 | Patti O’Furniture hosts an evening of laughs, prizes + more. 👑
• St. Patrick’s Day | Thurs., March 17 | 6 p.m. | Tin Roof | Free 🍀
• Ed Lemon + The Get Rights | Thurs., March 17 | 5-9 p.m. | Steel Hands Brewing Company | Free | Listen to live music during Steel Hands’ 3-day Saint Patrick’s celebration. 🍻
• Council Awards Banquet | Thurs., March 17 | 6 p.m. | Seawell’s, 1125 Rosewood Dr. | $27 | Attend a dinner that recognizes local Eagle Scouts + volunteers.

Friday, March 18

• Illuminight Gala | Fri., March 18 | 6:30 p.m. | 800 Gervais St. | $100+ | Entrance to the event includes access to an open bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres + entertainment.
• Adoption Banquet | Fri., March 18 | 7 p.m. | 1819 Taylor St. | $75 | Come out to support the Blair’s adoption expenses with drinks, music + a silent auction.
• Walker Hayes | Fri., March 18 | 7:30 p.m. | Township Auditorium | $82+ 🎶
• Columbia Classical Ballet - Classic On Edge | Fri., March 18 | 7:30 p.m. | Koger Center for the Arts | $18
• Dinner and Tunes Featuring Gabriel Lopez | Fri., March 18 | 6 p.m. | Tin Roof | Free
• The Eric Weiler Group | Fri., March 18 | 7-10 p.m. | Steel Hands Brewing Company | Free | Listen to live music during Steel Hands’ 3-day Saint Patrick’s celebration.
• Full Moon in Virgo Circle & Crystal Exchange | Fri., Mar. 18 | 6-9 p.m. | femme x COLUMBIA | $20
• Ain’t Patrick’s Day Dance Party | Fri., March 18 | 9:30 p.m. | Art Bar, 1211 Park St. | Free | Doors open at 5 p.m. for this 21+ holiday event. 🍀

Saturday, March 19

• St. Pat’s in Five Points | Sat., March 19 | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | Five Points | $20 | Celebrate the annual St. Patrick’s Day festival with all-day musical lineups. 🍀
• St. Patrick’s Day Event | Sat., March 19 | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | Bang Back Pinball | VIP tickets available.
• SC Philharmonic | Sat., March 19 | 7:30 p.m. | Koger Center for the Arts | $16+ 🎹
• Saint Paddy’s Day Spectacular | Sat., March 19 | 11 a.m.-10 p.m. | Henry’s, 2865 Devine St. | Free | Celebrate Henry’s 11th anniversary with live music and good food. 🎂
• Just Fine Mary J. Blige Tribute | Sat., March 19 | 8-10 p.m. | Main Course | $37.50+
• Bridge Lessons | Sat., March 19-Sat., April 16 | 2-4 p.m. | 77 Brighton Hill Rd. | $50 plus materials | Move into today’s bidding and play — contact fmccrorey1@gmail.com for more information.*
• Lexington Race Against Hunger | Sat., March 19 | 8 a.m. | Lexington High School, 2463 Augusta Hwy. | $25 for 5k, $35 for 10k | Pick up your t-shirt and race packet on March 18.
• The Giant Leaps | Sat., March 19 | 1-4 p.m. | Steel Hands Brewing Company | Free | Listen to live music during Steel Hands’ 3-day Saint Patrick’s celebration. 🍀
• Prosperity Fire Department 5k/10k | Sat., March 19 |Prosperity Civic Center, 250 School Dr. | $25 for 5k, $30 for 10k | In Memory of Chief Mark Bowers.
• Limitless Purpose Family Celebration | Sat., March 19 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Leo’s Landing, Saluda Shoals Park | Free
• Civil Remedy | Sat., March 19 | 5-9 p.m. | Steel Hands Brewing Company | Free | Listen to live music during Steel Hands’ 3-day Saint Patrick’s celebration. 🎤
• Ben Walker, Thousand Dollar Movie, Levvy, Twin Toasters | Sat., March 19 | 7 p.m.-12 a.m. | New Brookland Tavern | $15
• Sigma Gamma Rho Annual Youth Symposium | Sat., March 19 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Online event | Free | Men + women ages 12-18 are invited to attend the event.
• The Bograts, Syr | Sat., March 19 | 3 + 6 p.m. | Savage Craft Ale Works | Free | The Bograts are on at 3 p.m., Syr is on at 6 p.m. + special St. Patrick’s Day food.
• Cayce’s Spring Plant Exchange | Sat., March 19 | 9:30-10 a.m. | 1800 12th Street | Free | Children and friendly pets are welcome to join the fun, rain or shine.

Sunday, March 20

• Brian Ashely Jones | Sun., March 20 | 5 p.m. | Savage Craft Ale Works | Free
• Kharma | Sun., March 20 | 6-10:30 p.m. | New Brookland Tavern | $12 🎶
• Pop-Up Surprise + Brunch | Sun., March 20 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | NoMa Warehouse, 2222 Sumter St. | Free

Monday, March 21

• The Art of Being: Woman | Mon., March 21-Tues., March 22 | 9 a.m. | Richland County Public Library | Free | A collection of meaningful works by 18 local artists and poets. 🖼️
• Support Parent Training | Mon, March 21 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Online event | Presented by Family Connection South Carolina.

Tuesday, March 22

• Words and Wine: A Readers and Writers Monthly Social | Tues., March 22 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Badd Boys Cafe, 2711 Middleburg Dr. | $5 donation
• Storytime Station | Tues., March 22 | 12:30-1:30 p.m. | EdVenture Children’s Museum, 211 Gervais St. | Free with museum admission.

Wednesday, March 23

• The Lion King | Tues., March 23-Sun., April 3 | Times vary | Koger Center for the Arts | $28+ | This event will likely sell out, so grab your tickets soon. 🦁
• Food Truck Wednesday | Wed., March 23 | 4-8 p.m. | Steel Hands Brewing | Enjoy craft beer + a local food truck eats all evening.
• Member Mixer: Wine Flight Night | Wed., March 23 | 5-8 p.m. | femme x COLUMBIA | $10 | All are invited to enjoy a selection of wines for tasting. 🍷

Thursday, March 24

• Koe Wetzel | Thurs., March 24 | 7:30 p.m. | Township Auditorium | $50+
• Tropic Thunder Trivia Night | Thurs., March 24 | 7 p.m. | Tin Roof | Free | Answer quiz questions on the characters, storylines + plots. 🎥
• The Beasely Brothers | Thurs., March 24 | 10 p.m. | Tin Roof | Free
• “This Is Our Youth” by Kenneth Lonergan | Thurs., March 24-Sun., March 27 | 8-10 p.m. | 1400 Wheat St. | $10 | Presented by the UofSC Department of Theatre and Dance. 👯‍♀️
• Gamecock Baseball vs Vanderbilt | Thurs., March 24 | 8 p.m. | Founders Park | $20+ ⚾
• Wine for Water | Thurs., March 24 | 6-8:30 pm | The Hall at Senate’s End | A special fundraising event that will feature a silent auction and a premiere wine pull. 🍷
• Songwriters in the Round | Thurs., March 24 | Doors open at 7:30 p.m. | NoMa Warehouse, 2222 Sumter St. | $20 | Featuring Camm Wess, Blake Weinbach + Shelby Rave.

Friday, March 25

• Midlands Spring Native Plant Sale | Fri., March 25-Sat., March 26 | 3 p.m.-6 p.m. on Fri. 9-4 p.m. on Sat. Robert Mills House and Gardens | Free | Get native plants growing in the Midlands. 🌱
• Parker Quartet | Fri., March 25 | 7:30 p.m. | School of Music Recital Hall | $15 | Can’t make it to the live recital? Stream it. 🎻
• Joe Bonamassa | Fri., March 25 | 8 p.m. | Township Auditorium | $69+
• Gamecock Baseball vs Vanderbilt | Fri., March 25 | 7 p.m. | Founders Park | $20+ ⚾
• Spring Cleaning Closet Sale | Fri., March 25-Sat., March 26 | 5-8 p.m. + 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | femme x COLUMBIA | Donate your old clothing + shop for new, gently-loved pieces.

Saturday, March 26

• Model Train Shows | Sat., March 26 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Jamil Shrine Temple, 206 Jamil Rd. | Free 🚂
• Gamecock Baseball vs Vanderbilt | Sat., March 26 | 2 p.m. | Founders Park | $20+ ⚾
• Run for the Cure | Sat., March 26 | 8 a.m. race begins | Forest Acres Garden Center | $25 | There will be a Block Party in the parking lot of Trenholm Plaza with music, games + fun.
• Herb Festival | Sat., March 26 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Lexington County Museum | Free | Over 100 types of herbs + plants available for purchase. 🌱
• Flash and Snacks | Sat., Mar. 26 | 11 a.m.-8 p.m. | Integrity Ink SC, 514 C Gervais St. | Free | All of the artists will be doing custom flash pieces all day.
• 52nd Annual Cottontail Festival | Sat., March 26 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | 1320 Clemson Rd | Free
• CoLaughs | Sat., March 26 | Doors open at 7:30 p.m. | NoMa Warehouse, 2222 Sumter St. | $10.50 | Come out and have a laugh with four great comedians.

Sunday, March 27

• 2022 Micro-Wedding Expo | Sun., March 27 | 3-7 p.m. | Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens | $15+ 🕊️
• Y’all-Mart Spring Shindig | Sun., March 27 | 4-8 p.m. | 122 State St. | Free
• Soulful Sunday Gospel Brunch | Sun., March 27 | 2-4 p.m. | Main Course | Free
• The South Carolina Sunday Dinner | Sun., March 27 | 4-8 p.m. | Township Auditorium | $100+

Monday, March 28

• Tasting Notes | Mon., March 28 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | South Carolina State Museum | $125 | A wine and food celebration presented by the SC Philharmonic. 🍷
• Graduate Student and Faculty Seminar | Mon., March 28 | 4-5:30 p.m. | Gambrell Hall | Free

Tuesday, March 29

• Bob Dylan | Tues., March 29 | 8 p.m. | Township Auditorium | $58+ | Feel forever young at this music icon’s concert in Cola.
• Gamecocks Baseball vs. Presbyterian Blue Hose | Tues., March 29 | 7 p.m. | Founders Park | $20+ ⚾

Wednesday, March 30

• 2022 Columbia Food and Wine Festival | Wed., March 30-Sun.,April 3 | Locations + times vary for individual events | $65+ | Individual events to celebrate Cola cuisine will sell out, so grab your tickets soon.
• All Elite Wrestling - “Dynamite/Rampage” | Wed., March 30 | Doors open 6 p.m. | Colonial Life Arena | $29+
• Figure Drawing | Wed., March 30 | 6-8 p.m. | NoMa Warehouse, 2222 Sumter St. | $10 | Bring your own supplies + all skill levels are invited.

Thursday, March 31

• Between the Buried And Me - Human Is Hell Tour ‘22 | Thurs., March 10 | 7 p.m. | The Senate | $27+
• Tartan Day South Festival | Thurs., March 31-Sun., April 3 | Times vary for events | 2001 Charleston Hwy, Cayce |$10+ | Tartan Day South celebrates the Celtic culture + heritage in the Midlands. 🇮🇪
• Trivia at NoMa | Thurs., March 31 | 7-9 p.m. | NoMa Warehouse, 2222 Sumter St. | Free