Happy Thursday, Cola — David here. Whether you’re looking for an afternoon of fun and live music in the Cayce Rivers Arts District at Soiree on State or you want to tend to your plants the first weekend of spring, Columbia has plenty of options. From plant sales to baseball and comedy, here are 11 events happening around town this weekend.
Friday, March 24
Palmetto Sportsmen’s Classic | Friday, Mar. 24-Sunday, Mar. 26 | Times vary | SC State Fair Grounds, 1200 Rosewood Dr., Columbia | $10 | With over 350 vendors covering every building and the surrounding outdoor exhibition areas — you’ll find everything from boats to the latest hunting equipment.
USC Gamecock Baseball vs. University of Missouri Tigers Baseball | Friday, Mar. 24-Sunday, Mar. 26 | Times vary | Founders Park, 431 Williams St, Columbia | $15-$20 | Root root root for the home team as USC faces the Missouri tigers in Founders Park on Friday night.
Leone & The Ascension w/ Galan + Death Ray Robin | Friday, Mar. 24 | 7-11 p.m. | New Brookland Tavern, 122 State St., West Columbia | $10-$15 | Watch The Ascension lay down a funky groove, while Leone works his captivating presence up the front.
The All Night Strut | Friday, Mar. 24-Sunday, Mar. 26 | Times vary | Town Theatre, 1012 Sumter St., Columbia | $25 | “The All Night Strut” is a melting pot of tunes from iconic artists from the 1930s and ‘40s like Duke Ellington, Frank Loesser, and The Gershwins.
Saturday, March 25
2023 Soiree on State | Saturday, Mar. 25 | 2-8 p.m. | Cayce River Arts District, State St., from Poplar St. to Railroad St., Cayce | Free | This annual event features art, a kids area with inflatables + more, food vendors, and live music — take advantage of free parking at Brookland Cayce High School.
Columbia Garden Club Plant Exchange | Saturday, Mar. 25 | 10 a.m. | Parking Lot of Talbots in Forest Acres, 4809 Forest Dr., Columbia | Free | Come to exchange annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, herbs, house plants, bulbs, and rootings.
Herb Festival | Saturday, Mar. 25 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Lexington county museum, 231 Fox St., Lexington | Free | There will be a wide selection of herbs and gardening-related items for sale, including a bake sale and local vendors.
B.B. Barns of Columbia Spring Fling | Saturday, Mar. 25 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | B.B. Barns of Irmo, 2840 Dreher Shoals Rd., Irmo | Free | To celebrate the first weekend of spring, B.B. Barns Garden Centers for NE Columbia and Irmo are hosting a Spring Fling.
7th Annual Midlands KidFest & Camp Fair | Saturday, Mar. 25 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln St., Columbia | Free | In its 7th year, the KidFest features over 100 of the best family-friendly products, services, and resources plus fun summer camps & programs
Sunday, March 26
Sunday Funday with the Contemporaries | Sunday, Mar. 26 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St., Columbia | $35 | Join CMA affinity group the Contemporaries for light fare from Abundant Graze, libations from Kombi Keg, and music from DJ Kevin Snow.
Hey Johnny Park Presents Skin and Bones | Sunday, Mar. 26 | 7:30-10:30 p.m. | The Venue, 1626 on Main 1626 Main St., Columbia | $15 | Unplugged Foo Fighter cover band performance.
Sunday Funnies | Sunday, Mar. 26 | 4-6 p.m. | The Joint, 1710 Main St., Columbia | $15 | Enjoy a Sunday laugh with comedians Robert Taylor, Jorge Paz Soldan, and Ashley Braswell.
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Arts
Looking for a new art gallery to explore? We’d like to recommend Columbia itself. Check out 36 murals around town, from the Main Street District to the Cayce River Arts District.
Outdoors
Construction of a new gazebo and wildlife structures is underway on Boyd Island, accessible by a bridge on the Saluda Riverwalk trail. You can see the confluence of the Saluda and Broad Rivers from the island as they form the Congaree.
GREAT ESCAPES
Our guide to Missoula, MT
Great Escapes: Our guide to Missoula, MT
Head to the Big Sky State for an outdoor adventure in Missoula, MT. | Photo by 6AM City
ATXtoday City Editor London here. 👋 I go to Missoula pretty regularly to visit my family who lives there, and I can confirm that whether it’s winter, summer, spring, or fall, there’s plenty to do in this picturesque mountain town.
Why go? First, the nature. Missoula is nestled in between mountains and bordered on all sides by forests, hiking trails, and rushing rivers. Try skiing in the area, taking a rafting trip, or hiking through the 22 miles of trails that run through the city itself. If you’re feeling particularly adventurous, Missoula is also known for river surfing during the summer months.
Act like a local: The butter flight at 1889 Steakhouse is a must-try, in my opinion. You also won’t want to sleep on The Camino, a Mexican style restaurant that’s known for their goat and lamb dishes.
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Seasonal
Has spring sprung in your home yet? If you’re looking to get outdoors, this wipeable tablecloth is just begging for some alfresco dining, and these garden and herb labels will get you in a planting mood. Plus, this viral birdfeeder practically brings the birds inside with you.
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