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You asked, we’re answering. A new and improved COLAtoday events calendar is here.
Or maybe you didn’t realize we even had an events calendar — consider this your ticket to the most fun and relevant events in Columbia, including:
Columbia Fireflies vs. Charleston Riverdogs | Tue., Sep. 6 | 7 p.m. | Segra Park, 1640 Freed St. | $10 | Enjoy $2 hot dogs, popcorn, fountain sodas, and 12 oz cans of Miller Lite.
Fallapalooza | Fri., Sep. 9 | 6 p.m. | Icehouse Amphitheater, 107 W Main St., Lexington | $18| This event will feature three tribute bands, the gates will open at 6, and there will be food + drink for sale.
AT THE HEART OF IT ALL | Sat., Sep. 10 | 8 p.m. | Trustus Theatre, 520 Lady St. | Free | Trustus Theatre is bringing 39 years of supporters and performers together for a two-night-only performance in honor of its founders, Jim and Kay Thigpen.
Beginning Wheel Throwing Mondays | Mon., Sep. 12 | 6-8 p.m. | Columbia Art Center, 1227 Taylor St.| $90 | This course will provide students with the knowledge necessary to learn the basics of throwing pottery.
Ribbon Cutting: Urban Wok | Thu., Sep. 15 | 3-5 p.m. | Urban Wok - 1033 Roberts Branch Pkwy. Suite 204 | Free| This event is a ribbon cutting + the grand opening of Urban Wok on Killian Road.
As Soda Citizens ourselves, we love making sure that Columbia has access to the most robust, relevant, and hyperlocal events calendar possible. In part, we rely on readers like you to keep us in the loop — start submitting your events now. (Just like before, you can add your event to our calendar for free but we’ve also added a few new paid promotional opportunities to take advantage of as well, starting at just $15.)
In addition to the hundreds of events that you can discover each month on our website, each issue of our newsletter features a dedicated events section, with our curated editorial picks for the upcoming week, organized by day. Keep scrolling just a little bit and you’ll see what we mean. Pro tip: click the link to see our full calendar if you want to start planning ahead.
Want to know which events we’re most excited about? Your friendly neighborhood City Editors (👋 that’s us, Sam + David) can often be found out and about at the newest restaurant openings, football games, festivals, and fairs — see what we’re up to in the Wrap section at the bottom of each newsletter or by following us on Instagram @COLAtoday. Click the button below to bookmark your best events for September.
Paddle and Pint - Paddle and Craft Beer Tasting | Fri., Sep. 2 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Saluda Shoals Park, 5605 Bush River Rd. | $47+ | Paddle the Lower Saluda River, and after an hour on the water, sample delicious craft beers. 🍻
Beginning Wheel Throwing Fridays | Fri., Sep. 2 | 2-4 p.m. | Columbia Art Center, 1227 Taylor St. | $90 | This course will provide students with the knowledge necessary to learn the basics of throwing pottery.🏺
Saturday
UofSC vs. Georgia State | Sat., Sept. 3 | 7:30 p.m. | Williams-Brice Stadium | $40 | The Gamecocks faceoff against former coach Shawn Elliott and his Georgia State team — streaming only via SEC Network Plus and ESPN Plus. 🏈
Meeting Street Artisan Market | Sat., Sept. 3 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Interactive Art Park, 425 Meeting St., West Columbia | Free | The market includes vendors selling original art, crafts, foods, and produce.
Sunday
First Sunday at the South Carolina State Museum | Sun., Sept. 4 | 12-5 p.m. | South Carolina State Museum, 301 Gervais St. | $1 | General admission is only $1 for guests on the first Sunday of every month. 🎟
Tuesday
Chamber Issues Forum | Tue., Sep. 6 | 8-9 a.m. | Richland Library Main, 1431 Assembly St. | The Issues Forum exists to provide a place where Columbia Chamber Partners can discuss and address local, regional, and federal issues facing the business community.
Wednesday
Peak Drift Oktoberfest | Wed., Sep. 7 | 6-9 p.m. | Smoked, 1643 Main St. | $35 | Enjoy an Oktoberfest celebration on Smoked’s patio and courtyard. 🦪
Plan Ahead
The BRIMM Revenue Accelerator Live Workshop | Thurs., Sept. 15 | 12:30-5:30 p.m. | M Space, 530 Lady St. | $395 | Expert business coach Sallie Holder of The BRIMM will host this half-day workshop and networking event for female entrepreneurs.*
We have amonthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
For tickets to local and regional events, check out our 6AM Tickets resale marketplace.*
A Peace of Soul Vegan Kitchen (2338 Main St.)is extending its hours to include an all vegan breakfast. Beginning Wed., Sept. 7, the new breakfast hours will be Wed.-Sat. 7 a.m.-10 a.m., and lunch + dinner will continue to be 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Order online here.
Coming Soon
Clutch Coffee Bar — a drive-thru-only coffee station from North Carolina — is potentiallycoming soon Lexington. If the deal goes through, the new quick-service coffee stand is set to be located at 306 Columbia Ave., near Flight Deck. (The Post and Courier)
Sports
Jadeveon Clowney, the Gamecocks’ former defensive end who currently plays for theNFL, will be honored during halftime in Williams-Brice this Saturday. Jadeveon’s jersey will be retired, joining only four other Gamecock football players to have their jerseys retired in program history. (The State)
Two MUSC oncology nurses have been awarded the Palmetto Gold Award, which annually honors 100 registered nurses in SC who exemplify excellence + a commitment to nursing. Get to know Carrie Moore + Sarah Verner — and the good work they do. 🧑⚕️ *
Featured Deal
United Way of the Midlands has partnered with Rhino Medical Supply + BC Industrial Supply to provide parking spaces for Gamecock Football through Park to Give. Located at 649 and 650 Rosewood Dr., fans can grab a season-long parking pass for all seven games for $40 or $10 for single games. All proceeds will support United Way of the Midlands programs throughout our community. 🏈 *
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National Cinema Day is Saturday
Go see a movie at The Nick tomorrow for $3. | Photo by COLAtoday team
Saturday is National Cinema Day, making movie tickets across the nation $3. Here are a few places around Columbia where you and some friends can see a movie forunder $5, when movie tickets are normally $9.17 on average.
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