Support Us Button Widget

PlanAhead | May 2021

PlanAhead-May_COLA
Table of Contents

Hey, Columbia. Are you ready to party? We hope so, because we have lots of festivals + events happening this month for you to add to your calendar. Start the month off with the return of the Crawfish Festival – and if crawfish aren’t for you, you’ll have your pick from any of these other May #MustDos.

View all May’s #MustDo events below.

Saturday, May 1 – Sunday, May 2

Saturday, May 1

Dish

Rosewood Crawfish Festival | Sat., May 1 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | State Fairgrounds | $10 | Let the good times roll with 10,000 pounds of fresh crawfish, live music, arts, and more.

TheBuy

Cola Women’s Market | Sat., May 1 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Loveland Coffee | $20 | A night of community, food, drinks, giveaways, and local women-owned businesses.

Arts

The aMAYzing Mural Contest | Sat., May 1 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Heroes & Dragons | Free | Local artists compete in a live mural painting demonstration to raise money for the Make-A-Wish foundation. 🎨

Drink

Bierkeller on Tour: West Columbia Riverwalk | Sat., May 1 | 12-7 p.m. | West Columbia River Walk | Price of purchase | Relax with a beer + a brat. 🌭

Beer Yoga | Columbia Craft | Sat., May 1 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Columbia Craft | $10 | Flow through beginner yoga with a cold beer in your hand. 🍻

Show

2021 COLAJAZZ FEST | Sat., May 1 | 6 p.m. | The Senate | $25+ | Four of Columbia’s best jazz artists take the stage. 🎷

Columbia Metro Bridal Expo 2021 | Sat., May 1 | 1-5 p.m. | Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center | $10+ | Plan the Columbia area wedding of your dreams. 💍

Fitness

Riverbanks Run | Sat., May 1 | 5 p.m. | Riverbanks Zoo and Garden | $35+ | Run a 5K around some of your favorite animal exhibits. 🦒

Dish

Pickin’ and Piggin’ BBQ Cook-off | Sat., May 1 | 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | Saluda Shoals Park | $15 | Sample more than 20 of South Carolina’s best BBQ chefs’ creations. 🐖

FeaturedEvent

Derby by Design | Sat., May 1 | 5 - 8 pm | Boyd Plaza | $85 | Dress to impress in your derby best while sipping on juleps, nibbling derby fare, and watching the ponies live.

Sunday, May 2

Show

Brett Stafford Smith @ Steel Hands Brewing | Sun., May 2 | 1 p.m. | Steel Hands Brewery | Free | Enjoy country music on the lawn with a beer in your hand. 🍻

Sunday School With DJ Apollo | Sun., May 2 | 8 p.m. | Main Course | $ | A mix of upcoming and regional DJs for your listening pleasure. 🎧

Arts

Mad Hatter’s Art Party | Sun., May 2 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Robert Mills House and Gardens | Free | Alice & Wonderland themed outdoor art party with wine, snacks + a crazy hat competition. 👒

Monday, May 3 - Sunday May 9

Monday, May 3

Cause

Blood Drive | Mon., May 3 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Koger Center | Free | Participants will receive a $20 Amazon gift card and t-shirt. 💉

Dish

Hampton Street Vineyard Chef Collaboration Dinner Series: Chef Marco Gibson | Mon., May 3 | 6 p.m. | Hampton Street Vineyard | $65 | HSV’s Chef Christopher Holme and

Chef Marco Gibson will be presenting a 5-course tasting menu with 8 beverage pairings. 🍷

Mobile Food Monday: Buds Mobile Cafe | Sun., May 3 | 5-8 p.m. | Curiosity Coffee Bar | Price of purchase | Buds Mobile Cafe brings a taste of the Mississippi Delta. 🦐

Outdoors

Monday Night Out at Stone River | Mon., May 3 | 6 p.m. | Stone River | $45 | An evening of comedy + cocktails. 🍹

Tuesday, May 4

Talk

SCRA Webinar: Essential Business Administrative Services | Tues., May 4 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Online | Free, register here | Don’t let complex business decisions detour your focus. 💻

TryThis

Star Wars Trivia Night | Tues., May 4 | 7-9 p.m. | The Grand | Free | Show off your Star Wars knowledge at themed trivia.

May the 4th be With You | Tues., May 4 | 6 p.m.-2 a.m. | Social Bar and Lounge | Free | Come dressed as your favorite Star Wars character. 💫

Arts

Paint and Pour | Tues., May 4 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | The Blended Bakery | $40 | Create a masterpiece and munch on hor’dourves. 🎨

WaterCooler

UofSC Baseball vs. North Florida | Tues., May 4 | 7 p.m. | Founders Park | $20+ | Take in a Gamecocks ball game.

FeaturedEvent

Midlands Gives Day | Tues., May 4 | 6 am-11:59 pm | Virtual | $10+ | Want to make a difference in your community? Check out the 8th annual Midlands Gives Day.

Wednesday, May 5

Dish

MAY CINCO DE MAYO HARVEST DINNER | Wed., May 5 | 6:30 p.m. | City Roots Farm | $85 | A family-style, 4-course fresh + local farm to table dinner. 🍽️

TryThis

Cinco de Mayo Latin Night | Wed., May 5 | 4 p.m.-12 a.m. | 1649 Main St. | Free | Join in on the fiesta. 💃

Show

Tokyo Joe Wednesday night residency at O’Hara’s | Wed., May 5 | 7-10 p.m. | O’Hara’s, 131 E. Main St., Lexington | Free | An evening of live music. 🎵

Featured Event

2021 Musical Feast | Wed., May 5 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Virtual | $5+ | Do you miss concerts but love staying at home - what if you could have both?

Thursday, May 6

Cause

Taste of Lake Murray | Thur., May 6 | 6 p.m. | Doubletree by Hilton, 2100 Bush River Rd. | $100 | Dancing and dining are on the agenda at the annual event to support the Lake Murray July 4 firework show.

Dish

Tequila Dinner | Thurs., May 6 | 6-9 p.m. | The Grand | $75 | A delicious 4-course meal tailored to the evenings’ tequila lineup. 🥃

Show

First Thursday - Dueling Pianos | Thurs., May 6 | 7-10 p.m. | Main Course | $10 | Sing along to all your favorite songs with Uptown Dueling Pianos. 🎹

The Tams | Thurs., May 6 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Icehouse Amphitheater | Free | Alcohol and food vendors will be available during this outdoor concert. 🎶

Arts

FREE FIRST THURSDAY AT THE CMA | Thurs., May 6 | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art | Free, reservations recommended | Explore the local art museum’s latest exhibit. 🖼️

Learn

Floral Design Workshop | Thurs., May 6 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Close/Hipp Building, 1705 College St., Suite 591 | $60 | Learn the art of floral design. 🌺

Friday, May 7

ForKids

Playing with Fire | Fri., May 7 | 8:30 p.m. | Icehouse Amphitheater | Free | A family friendly movie enjoyed under the stars. 🎥

Theatre

Senior Prom Drive-In | Fri., May 7 | 7 p.m. | Saluda Shoals Park | $20+ | Nostalgic drive-in movie experience featuring music, raffles, trivia, and more. 🎟️

Outdoors

The High Tides! at Steel Hands Brewing | Fri., May 7 | p.m. | Steel Hands | Free | A night of covers and jam style tunes. 🎶

Jazz Al Fresco | Fri., May 7 | 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art | Free | The Pete Neighbour Quintet performs swing music. 🎷

Show

TREY LEWIS | Fri., May 7 | 8 p.m. | The Senate | $15+ | The musical stylings of singer songwriter, Trey Lewis. 🎸

A Night of Soulful Grooves with Deon Yates | Fri., May 7 | 8 p.m. | Chayz Lounge | $35 | Saxman Deon Yates takes the stage for a night of Jazz. 🎵

Arts

Art on State | Fri., May 7 | 5-10 p.m. | State Street, West Columbia | Free | Art crawl and live music down State Street. Food will be available for purchase. 🖼️

FeaturedEvent

Art on State | Fri., May 7 | 5 - 10 p.m. | 100-200 Blocks of State St. | Free | Enjoy live music, local food & beverages during this year’s Art on State.

Saturday, May 8

Show

Flying High Again and King Nothing | Sat., May 8 | 8 p.m. | The Senate | $15+ | Two killer tribute bands featuring the music of Ozzy Osbourne and Metallica. 🎵

Tyné Presents An Evening of Soulful Grooves | Sat., May 8 | 8-10 p.m. | Chayz Lounge | $25 | Spend the evening with jazz, Neo-Soul songstress, Tyné, backed by Rod Foster & Company. 🎷

Radio Source at Market on Main | Sat., May 8 | 8-11:30 p.m. | Market on Main | Free | A high energy concert of 70s, 80s, 90s, + today’s hits. 🎶

Drink

Wine Walk | Sat., May 8 | 6-10 p.m. | Icehouse Amphitheater | $25+ | Tickets include music, wine, and a commemorative wine glass. 🍷

Dish

Mother’s Day Brunch & Spa | Sat., May 8 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | M Grille, 530 Lady St. | $50 | A Pre-Mother’s Day Brunch and pampering experience right in the Vista. 🍳

Mother’s Day — Paint Pancakes & Mimosas | Sat., May 8 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | 2405 Lincoln St. | $65 | A paint and sip event featuring a delicious brunch. 🎨

Fitness

Get in the Pink | Sat., May 8 | Times vary | Strictly Running | Prices vary | Get your steps in at this 10K, 5K, or youth fun run. 👟

Sunday, May 9

Show

Rhonda Funk Live Mother’s Day at Main Course | Sun., May 9 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Main Course | Price of purchase | Live music featuring a special brunch buffet + carving station for Mother’s Day. 🥞

WaterCooler

Gamecocks Baseball vs. Mississippi State | Sun., May 9 | 2 p.m. | Founders Park | $15+ | See the Gamecocks take on the Bulldogs at home.

History

Second Sunday Stroll - The Vista | Sun., May 9 | 2-3:30 p.m. | Columbia Visitors Center, 1120 Lincoln St. | $5+ | Learn the vast architectural history of the Vista. 🏢

TryThis

Mom’s Bowl Free for Mothers’ Day | Sun., May 9 | 5-8 p.m. | Century Lanes Bowling Center, 4464 Gregg St. | Free | Celebrate Mother’s Day with a round of bowling. 🎳

Arts

MOTHER’S DAY FUN | Sun., May 9 | 5-7 p.m. | Painting with a Twist | $38 | Paint 2 canvases that when put together look like a heart. 🎨

Monday, May 10 – Sunday, May 16

Monday, May 10

Show

CMA Chamber Music on Main | Mon., May 10 | 7-9 p.m. | Virtual | $35+ | The final concert of the 2020–2021 season of CMA Chamber Music on Main. 🎻

Dish

Mobile Food Monday: Lobster Dogs | Mon., May 10 | 5-8 p.m. | Curiosity Coffee Bar | Price of purchase | Munch on seafood for dinner. 🦞

Fitness

Pilates & Prosecco | Mon., May 10 | 6-8 p.m. | femme X COLUMBIA | $22 | Tickets include an outdoor mat-based pilates class and your first glass of prosecco. 🥂

Tuesday, May 11

Dish

The Aristocrat presents: Naughty Nacho Tuesday Night | Tues., May 11 | 4-9 p.m. | The Aristocrat | Price of purchase | Have yourself a good time with nachos, shots, and margaritas. 🍹

TryThis

Music Bingo Featuring DJ Payne | Tues., May 11 | 7 p.m. | Tin Roof | Free | Tunes and taco specials every Tuesday night. 🎵

Broadway Scores & Disney Music Bingo | Tues., May 11 | 7-10 p.m. | The Grand | Free | Costumes are encouraged, prizes awarded to bingo winners. 🎭

Learn

Retirement Planning 101 Webinar | Tues., May 11 | 4-8 p.m. | Virtual | Free, Register here | Get yourself properly prepared for retirement.

WaterCooler

Columbia Fireflies vs. the Charleston RiverDogs | Tues., May 11 | 7:05 p.m. | Segra Park | $5+ | Enjoy $2 Tuesday specials on hot dogs, popcorn + fountain sodas. ✌️

Wednesday, May 12

Talk

Grow with Google: Connect with Customers and Manage Your Business Remotely | Wed., May 12 | 12-1 p.m. | Virtual, Register here | Free | Learn how to grow your business during these uncertain times. 🤝

TryThis

Music Bingo at Columbia Craft | Wed., May 12 | 6:30 p.m. | Columbia Craft | Free | Win prizes just for listening to your favorite songs. 🎵

Show

That’s my Jam | Wed., May 12 | 8-10:30 p.m. | Main Course | $10 at the door | Hop on the mic or enjoy the show. 🎤

Marcus Gullen | Wed., May 12 | 6-9 p.m. | Za’s On Devine | Free | Enjoy live music on the patio with pizza. 🍕

Thursday, May 13

Show

Mighty Kicks | Thurs., May 13 | 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. | Icehouse Amphitheater | Free | A live concert featuring Mighty Kicks, food and drinks will be available for purchase. 🎶

Lakeview Live at Tine Roof | Thurs., May 13 | 8 p.m. | Tin Roof | Free | The country tunes will transport you straight to Nashville.

TryThis

Music Bingo at Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom | Thurs., May 13 | 7-9 p.m. | Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom | Free | An action packed evening of food, drinks, music + fun. 🎉

Friday, May 14

Show

Cosmic Charlie | Fri., May 14 | 7 p.m. | The Senate | $15+ | Deadheads unite for a Grateful Dead tribute concert. 🎸

Marqueal Jordan Presents An Evening of Sax & Soul | Fri., May 14 | 8 p.m. | Chayz Lounge | $35 | A smooth jazz and soul concert, doors open at 7 p.m. 🎷

Filmmaker Focus 2021 | Fri., May 14- Sun., May 16 | Times vary | The Nickelodeon | Free- $35 | Whether you’re a filmmaker or a film lover, you can participate in this Indie film festival. 🎬

Grad Fest | Fri., May 14 | 3-6:30 p.m. | Market on Main | $10 | Celebrate the UofSC graduating class with food, drinks, and live music.

Saturday, May 15

Show

Cola Concerts: Mt. Joy | Sat., May 15 | 8 p.m. | Columbia Speedway | $38+ | The band that brought you hits like “Silver Lining” are coming to Columbia. 🎵

Radio Source @ Savage Craft Ale Works | Sat., May 15 | 7-11 p.m. | Savage Craft Ale Works | Free | Listen to live music while sippin’ on local brews. 🍻

Cause

Great American Cleanup | Sat., May 15 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | South Beltline Boulevard | Free | Join Gills Creek Watershed Association and help keep our city clean. 🚯

Richland Recycles Day Drop-off Event | Sat., May 15 | 8 a.m.-3 p.m. | State Fairgrounds | Free | Spring cleaning the sustainable way at this drive-thru event. ♻️

Network

BRUNCHWAY: A FASHIONABLE NETWORKING BRUNCH | Sat., May 15 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | 1801 Grille | $25+ | Brunch, drinks, fashion, and networking with local female business leaders and young professionals.

TryThis

Top Gun Brunch Trivia | Sat, May 15 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | The Grand | Free | If you feel the need, the need for speed, grab your aviators + bomber jacket and test your Top Gun knowledge.

Stop, Drop & Shop | Sat., May 15 | 3-7 p.m. | Palmetto Experience | Free | Food, music, shopping, and door prizes at this small business market.

Sunay, May 16

Show

Saliva Unplugged | Sun., May 16 | 7 p.m. | Main Course | $15+ | A high energy rock concert. 🤘

Outdoors

Yoga then Brunch | Sun., May 16 | 9-10 a.m. | Steel Hands Brewing | $15 | An outdoor yoga class followed by a delicious brunch and 15% off your first beer. 🥞

Learn

Virtual Lecture: Mathematics and the Art of M.C. Escher | Sun., May 16 | 3-4:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Livestream a discussion on Escher’s art.

Monday, May 17 – Sunday, May 23

Monday, May 17

Dish

Mobile Food Monday: Gorilla Boost | Mon., May 17 | 5-8 p.m. | Curiosity Coffee Bar | Price of purchase | Supercharge your dinner plans with plant-based, superfood bowls and donuts.

Tuesday, May 18

WaterCooler

Gamecock Baseball vs. Application State | Tues., May 18 | 7 p.m. | Founders Park | $12+ | Take yourself to the ballpark and cheer on the Gamecocks as they play App State.

TryThis

Music Bingo Featuring DJ Payne | Tues., May 18 | 7 p.m. | Tin Roof | Free | Tunes and taco specials every Tuesday night. 🎵

Learn

Small Business Breakout and Northeast Connection | Tues., May 18 | 8:30-9:30 a.m. | Virtual | Free, register here | Make community connections and learn problem solving tips from the Columbia Chamber.

Outdoors

Botany Walk on the Historic Horseshoe | Tues., May 18 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | UofSC Herbarium | Free | Meet at the McKissick Museum for an educational tour.

Wednesday, May 19

Show

Chamber Ensemble at Hunter-Gatherer Hangar | Wed., May 19 | 6 p.m. | Hunter-Gatherer Hangar | $15 | Enjoy the sounds of the Columbia Philharmonic with pizza. 🎻

Fitness

Beer Yoga | Wed., May 19 | 7-8 p.m. | Random Tap, 117 Spears Creek Church Rd. | $12 | Flow through yoga with a beer in your hand. 🍻

Thursday, May 20

Dish

White Claw Dinner | Thurs., May 20 | 6-9 p.m. | The Grand | $45 | A 3-course dinner that pairs with 3 White Claw Hard Seltzers. 🍽️

Show

CORDOVAS + GREAT PEACOCK - SPRING TOUR | Thurs., May 20 | 8 p.m. | The Senate | $15+ | An evening of live music. 🎸

H3RO with PATx | Thurs., May 20 | 9 p.m. | The Main Course | $10+ | A unique spin on a hip-hop show. 🎧

The Aristocrat presents: Jack Brandfield Trio | Thurs., May 20 | 6-8 p.m. | The Aristocrat | Free | The sultry jazz sounds of Jack Brandfield Trio. 🎷

Outdoors

Chamber Ensemble with Historic Columbia | Thurs., May 20 | 6 p.m. | Hampton-Preston Gardens | $50+ | Bring your lawn chair for a concert of light classics. 🎻

Tokyo Joe | Thurs., May 20 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Icehouse Amphitheater | Free | A live outdoor concert. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. 🎶

Drink

Mixology Class | Thurs., May 20 | 6-8 p.m. | Main Course | $35 | Learn how to make 3 craft cocktails with mixologist Quinn Sellers. 🍹

Friday, May 21

Show

Jazz Al Fresco | Fri., May 21 | 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art | Free | The Soda City Brass Band brings Nola to Cola for an outdoor concert. 🎷

Dish

The Big Nosh | Fri., May 21+Sun., May 23 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Tree of Life Congregation, 6719 N. Trenholm Rd. | Price of purchase | A constant-free Jewish Food festival. 🍽️

TryThis

55th Carolina Classic Home & Garden Show | Fri., May 21 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | State Fairgrounds | Free | Fill all of your home decor needs. 🏡

Saturday, May 22

TryThis

Carolina Cup | Sat., May 22 | 9 a.m. | Carolina Cup Racing Association, 200 Knights Hill Rd., Camden | $30+ | The best horse race east of Kentucky. 🏇

Drink

Bubbles & Brunch | Sat., May 22 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | The Dam House | Price of purchase | Food from Fleur de Licious paired with The Dam House drinks.

Mix ‘n Mingle | Sat., May 22 | 4-6 p.m. | The Landing Event Center, 1832 Airport Blvd., Cayce | $10 | A fun mixology class with light refreshments. 🍸

Show

Molly Hatchet | Sat., May 22 | 8-11:30 p.m. | Skyline Club | $30+ | A high energy southern rock concert. 🎸

TheBuy

First Market of 2021 | Sat., May 22 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Icehouse Amphitheater | Price of purchase | Shop local produce, crafts, and food. 🛒

Magnolia Ridge Antique & Art Festival | Sat., May 22 | 10-4 p.m. | 2136 Mt. Calvary Rd., Ridge Spring | Price of purchase | Hunt for treasures from hundreds of vendors. 🛍️

FeaturedEvent

Greek to Go Drive Thru | Sat., May 22 | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | 1900 Main Street | Free | Opa! Treat yourself to some authentic and delicious Greek food you’ve always enjoyed - in a drive thru.

Sunday, May 23

Show

Just Fine- The Mary J. Blige Tribute Band | Sun., May 23 | 7 p.m. | Main Course | $25+ | Your favorite hits from Mary J. Blige. 🎵

Dish

The Contemporaries present Picnic Pop Up | Sun., May 23 | 11a.m.-1 p.m. + 2-4 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art | $140+ | Tickets include food and drink, a live painting exhibition, and entry to the museum’s galleries. 🧺

Drink

Unpack the Porch Wine, Music & Food Sundays | Sun., May 23 | 2-6 p.m. | Enoree River Winery, 1650 Dusty Rd., Newberry | Price of purchase | Live music + wine slushies every Sunday. 🍷

Theatre

The Palmetto Opera presents La Bohéme | Sun., May 23 | 4 p.m. | Koger Center | $35+ | A classic tale of tragic romance. 🎭

Active

OUTDOOR Yoga with Stacey | Sun., May 23 | 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Seibels House Gardens | $15 | Enjoy the outdoors while practicing yoga. 🧘

Beer Garden Yoga | Sun., May 23 | 12-1 p.m. | Hazelwood Brewing | $12 | Bring your own mat for this outdoor fun and flowy vinyasa sesion that ends with a beer.

Monday, May 24 – Monday, May 31

Monday, May 24

Dish

Mobile Food Monday: Island Noodles | Mon., May 24 | 5-8 p.m. | Curiosity Coffee Bar | Price of purchase | Relax with drink specials + award-winning, wok-fried soba noodles. 🍜

Tuesday, May 25

Talk

Military Outreach Group | Tues., May 25 | 2-3 p.m. | Virtual | Free, register here | Join the Columbia Chamber Partners in discussing military related issues and events in our community. 💻

TryThis

Trivia Night at the CMA | Tues., May 25 | 7-9 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art | $32 | An outdoor trivia game for teams of 4 and 6. 🧠

History

Virtual Renovation Rodeo: Shandon | Tues., May 25 | 6-7 p.m. | Virtual | $5+ | Tour homes in Shandon that have been refurbished and renovated while staying true to the history of the house. 🏡

Wednesday, May 26

Show

Indigo Girls | Wed., May 26 | 7:30 p.m. | Columbia Speedway | $50+ | One of your favorite late-'80s female singer/songwriter duos comes to Columbia. 🎵

WaterCooler

Lexington County Blowfish Home Game | Wed., May 26 | 7:05 p.m. | Lexington County Baseball Stadium, 474 Ball Park Rd. | $75+ | Tickets sold in a 5 or 10 multi-game pack.

Thursday, May 27

Show

The Fortunate Sons - Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute Band | Thurs., May 27 | 7:30 p.m. | Main Course | $10 | A tribute band from Myrtle Beach. 🎶

Thursday Night Jazz with the Robert Gardiner Jazz Quartet | Thurs., May 27 | 7-10 p.m. | Savage Craft Ale Works | Free | Spend your Thursday night with a local brew and live jazz music. 🎷

Active

Tequila Sunrise Yoga | Thurs., May 27 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Stone River | $18 | This all-level, outdoor yoga class includes a tequila sunrise cocktail. 🍹

Friday, May 28

Show

Nick Hickman | Fri., May 28 | 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. | Main Course | $5 at the door | A live country music concert. 🤠

WaterCooler

Carolina Martial Arts Open | Fri., May 28-Sat., May 29 | Times vary | DoubleTree by Hilton, 2100 Bush River Rd. | $7+ | A martial arts competition you won’t want to miss.

Saturday, May 29

TryThis

Pua Hanna Luau Party | Sat., May 29 | 5-9 p.m. | Main on the Course | $35 | Hawaiian-themed food, drinks, and live music. 🍍

Show

Dueling Pianos | Sat., May 29 | 7 p.m. | The Senate | $10 | Reservation fee can be used as a credit for drinks or food during the show. 🎹

The Revue at 1626 | Sat., May 29 | 6-11 p.m. | Main Course | Free | An evening of of Drag, Dancing, and Drinks. 🍹

Willie Walker & Conversation Piece Presents A Night of Jazzy Rhythms | Sat., May 29 | 8-10 p.m. | Chayz Lounge | $25 | An evening filled with your favorite smooth jazz, soul, and funk tunes. 🎷

Dustin Sims | Sat., May 29-Sun., May 30 | 7 p.m. + 9 p.m. | 2768 Decker Blvd. | $20 | A live comedy show to have you laughing all night long. 🤣

Sunday, May 30

Show

Honey Hounds | Sun., May 30 | 5 p.m. | Market On Main | Free | Enjoy live music on the patio. 🎶

Monday, May 31

Dish

Mobile Food Memorial Monday: Chubby’s Burgers | Mon., May 31 | 5-8 p.m. | Curiosity Coffee Bar | Price of purchase | Get the cookout vibes without the hassle of grilling. 🍔

Fitness

Memorial Day Murph | Mon., May 31 | 7 a.m.-12 p.m. | 955 E Main St., Lexington | Free | A great workout followed by BBQ and beverages. 💪

Cause

Taps Across America in Lexington | Mon., May 31 | 3 p.m. | O’Hara’s Public House | Free | Listen to the brass band and honor fallen soldiers. 🇺🇲

More from COLAtoday
Columbia, SC has 230+ years of history. In this guide, we’re diving into the city’s oldest streets and how they got their names.
Discover Columbia’s late-night dining spots, from Tex-Mex and pizza to pub fare and desserts, perfect for post-11 p.m. cravings.
With a history dating back thousands of years, museums in the Midlands showcase the history of the area, from the earliest settlers to the the trains that transformed cities and towns.
Explore these dog-friendly businesses in Columbia that span from places to eat, drink, shop, exercise, and stay the night.
Check out these 11 hiking trails catering to all skill levels in and around Columbia, SC, for outdoor adventures.
Pack your reusable shopping bags, because we’ve rounded up 10 farmers markets around Columbia, SC.
If you’re planning a tubing trip with friends or family, this guide is for you and highlights everything you need to know about tubing down the river in Columbia
Every year, Columbia hosts the SC Juneteenth Freedom Festival (SCJFF) and we’re breaking down how you can get involved around town.
Rivers, lakes + streams, oh my. The Midlands has some pretty great freshwater fishing spots and is only about an hour from saltwater. Reference this guide before you fish around Columbia.
Curious about rent in Columbia? We broke down how local prices compare to national averages and trends.