David here. If you’re anything like me, you still need to do some shopping for a few holiday gifts for friends and family. If you’re planning on ordering online, shipping timesare getting a little tight. The good news is that several markets with local vendors are happening this weekend. In addition to the stellar Soda City Market, check out nine more events happening around town this weekend.
Friday, Dec. 16
Pitchy Woman | Friday, Dec. 16 | 8:30-10 a.m. | femme x COLUMBIA, 1501 Richland St., Columbia | Practice your elevator speech and talk about your business with other business owners.
Nova Ballet Theatre presents The Christmas Angel | Friday, Dec. 16-Sunday, Dec. 18 | 11 a.m. | Harbison Theatre, 7300 College St., Irmo | In its 22nd year of production, “The Christmas Angel,” an original ballet, will take you and your family on a holiday journey.
Yacht Rock Revue | Friday, Dec. 16 | 6-10:30 p.m. | The Senate, 1022B Senate St., Columbia | $38 | Rock out to popular songs from the 1970s and 1980s at this concert benefiting Camp Cole.
Saturday, Dec. 17
Santa Saturdays at the State Museum | Saturday, Dec. 17 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | South Carolina State Museum, 301 Gervais St., Columbia | $6.95-$8.95 | Santa will be at the museum to meet with guests and members so you can take holiday photos.
Columbia Fashion Week Met Gala | Saturday, Dec. 17 | 5-9 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St., Columbia | $75-$150 | Walk the red carpet and experience a night of runway, music, entertainment, and more at this high fashion event.
Weekend Holiday Market at NoMa Warehouse | Friday, Dec. 16-Sunday, Dec. 18 | 6-9 p.m. | NoMa Warehouse, 2222 Sumter St., Columbia | Free | Enjoy this three-day holiday market full of Columbia’s best local vendors, delicious food, hot chocolate, spirits, live music and entertainment, and all of the holiday cheer you can imagine.
Sunday, Dec. 18
Winter Solstice Vendor Market | Sunday, Dec. 18 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Gardener’s Outpost, 1211 Franklin St., Columbia | Free | Support several local businesses in one place, get some last-minute shopping taken care of, and enjoy live music from The Water Kickers while you do it.
Holiday Market | Sunday, Dec. 18 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | femme x COLUMBIA | Coworking Space, 1501 Richland St., Columbia | Come sip on hot cocoa, roast a s’more, and get some holiday shopping done.
Plan Ahead
76th Annual Festival of Houses and Gardens | Wednesday, March 15-Sunday, April 16, 2023 | Times vary | Ticket prices vary | Tickets are on sale for the annual Festival of Houses and Gardens — the festival includes house and garden tours, Live Like a Local events, music, workshops + more.*
New music venue The Living Room, sponsored by Jubilee! Circle interfaith church, is opening an 80-person capacity space at 6729 Two Notch Rd. The venue aims to have a comfortable “listening room” environment and is hosting local folk musician Danielle Howle for its first show on Friday, Dec. 16. 🎸
Try This
On Sunday at 1 p.m., Transmission Arcade on Main Street is hosting a Skee-ball tournament. The tournament starts at 1 P.M. and entry is $5. After that, Skee-ball will be free all day for anyone who wants extra practice. 🎳
Community
The Law Office of Kenneth E. Berger(5205 Forest Dr.) is hosting a holiday celebration on Saturday, Dec. 17. It’s giving away 100 helmets to promote bicycle safety and emphasize the importance of wearing a properly-fitted helmet. The law firm is also giving away two free bicycles that you can register to win here. 🚲
GREAT ESCAPES
Our guide to Harrisonburg, VA
Great Escapes: Our guide to Harrisonburg, VA
Raise a glass to the mountains at CrossKeys Vineyards. | Photo by 6AM City
Planning a getaway? Check out Harrisonburg, VA, a mountain town with a lot of spirit, sports, and so many snacks.
Why go? Harrisonburg is a smaller city within driving distance of hiking, caving, winery exploring + world-class collegiate sports. It’s always buzzing with action, which means every season brings a new restaurant, new place to stay, and festival.
Act like a local: Catch dinner, drinks + a show at the Golden Pony, a downtown spot which hosts local live music nearly every night. The baked pimento cheese dip goes well with just about every genre.
Where to stay: Hotel Madison is right on James Madison University campus, within walking distance of downtown and Bridgeforth Stadium.
Bonus message from our partner: If you’re looking to book this trip, Scott’s Cheap Flights offers all the affordable flight hacks from your home airport. Sign up here.*
You haven’t seen turquoise until you’ve seen this Turks and Caicos oceanfront pool. Top it offwith walks on the beach, horseback riding, locally-caught seafood, and a five-star review for the property, and you’ve got yourself a dream Vrbo vacation. 🐬*
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