Grab local game day grub

• Take a look at Home Team’s catering options. The Family Style Combinations serve 10 guests or more and Boxed Meals are made to serve 20 guests or more. Pro tip: If you want to be the hostess of the mostess, you can look into full-service catering, made to serve a minimum of 50 guests.

• Take a look at the full catering menu, but for a football game, the Tailgate Menu may fit your needs for hosting the Super Bowl. Tailgate packages range from ~$35 to ~$130 and feature fried catfish, BBQ, smoked chicken, and sides.

• Create the perfect grazing table with a variety of trays — including veggie, sandwich, dessert, meat + cheese or fresh-fried boxes of chicken.

• Preorder the Super Bowl Party Wings & Things package for pickup this Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The package is designed for 6-8 people and includes: two dozen jumbo chicken wings, a trio of sauces, ranch dressing, pimiento cheese, hummus, green tehina, whipped feta, crudités, crostini, chocolate espresso brownies, and chocolate chunk cookies. Limited quantities are available and cost $110.

• Publick House, 2307 Devine St., Columbia
• Market on Main, 1320 Main St. #150, Columbia
• Thirsty Fellow Pizzeria and Pub, 621 Gadsden St., Columbia

• Houseplant Social: A Rare Plant Sale Happy Hour | Thursday, Feb. 8 | 6-8 p.m. | B.B. Barns of Irmo, 2840 Dreher Shoals Rd., Columbia | $20-$25 | Get 20% off storewide, VIP access to unique and rare houseplants, plant giveaways, and a private shop night, and more.
• AP & Soulful Touche’ Presents “A Touche’ of the Soul” | Thursday, Feb. 8 | 8:30-10:30 p.m. | The Venue, 1626 Main St., Columbia | $10-$15 | Every second Thursday of each month and hear these soulful sounds.
• Gamecock Women’s Basketball vs. Mizzou Tigers | Thursday, Feb. 8 | 7 p.m. | Colonial Life Arena, 801 Lincoln St., Columbia | $25-$35 | Root for the undefeated women’s basketball team as they take on the Mizzou Tigers in Colonial Life Arena.

• Runaway Gin - A Tribute to Phish 10-Year Anniversary | Friday, Feb. 9 | 8-11 p.m. | New Brookland Tavern, 632 Harden St., Columbia | $15-$20 | Hear this band jam out to some of your favorite Phish tunes.
• Oyster Roast Featuring Sycamore Brewing | Thursday, Feb. 8 | 6-9 p.m. | The Grand on Main, 1621 Main St., Columbia | $45 | Indulge in a delicious feast of fresh oysters while enjoying the fantastic brews from Sycamore Brewing.

• Pups & Pints Adoption Event | Saturday, Feb. 10 | 12-3 p.m. | Bierkeller Columbia, 600 Canalside St., Columbia | Free | Bring a leash, drink a pint, and speed date with the pups.
• 14th Annual Mardi Gras Columbia Festival | Saturday, Feb. 10 | 12-7 p.m. | City Roots, 1005 Airport Blvd., Columbia | $10 | Celebrate Mardi Gras with Krewe de Columbi-Ya-Ya at this annual parade and festival.
• Gamecock Men’s Basketball vs. Vanderbilt Commodores | Saturday, Feb. 10 | 1 p.m. | Colonial Life Arena, 801 Lincoln St., Columbia | $20-$55 | Root for the Gamecock Men’s basketball team as they take on the Vanderbilt Commodores inside of Colonial Life Arena.
• Portugal Wine Tasting | Saturday, Feb. 10 | 3-4 p.m. | Hampton Street Vineyard, 1207 Hampton St., Columbia | $33 | Taste six wines highlighting classic regions with associated grape varieties and styles.

• Amore Under the Stars | Wed., Feb. 14 | 6-10 p.m. | South Carolina State Museum, 301 Gervais St., Columbia | $80.00 | This unique Valentine’s Day experience features champagne, stargazing, an exclusive laser show, and more.*

• Sea & Sand Festival | Sat., Feb. 24 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Folly Beach , Center Street, Folly Beach | $10.00 - $15.00 | Enjoy a weekend full of family-friendly events including live music, a surfboard painting contest, sand sculpting competition, and more.*

1. Date night: Sip + savor with a rooftop dinner at Hendrix and a night cap at Kao Thai.
2. Galentines: Get creative with a candle making class at Copper Canyon Soap Company, followed by drinks and appetizers at Robinson Room.
3. For the fam: Enjoy kid-friendly meals at Cantina 76, followed by bowling night at The Grand.

• $880,000 — That’s the amount the SC Department of Commerce granted 15 statewide projects with its 2024 Relentless Challenge. The grants support entrepreneurship by fostering sustainable ecosystems + addressing high-growth entrepreneurship, access to capital, collaboration, and more.

• Columbia Fireflies individual game tickets for all 66 home games go on sale to the public today at 10 a.m. Prices start at $6 per game. Pro tip: Early purchasers can save $2 per ticket. Don’t forget, opening night is Tuesday, April 9.

• USC’s baseball team ranked No. 12 in the Baseball America preseason Top-25 poll, one of eight SEC teams in the top 25. They also ranked No. 13 in Perfect Game and No. 25 in D1Baseball. Carolina opens the season on Feb. 16 against Miami (Ohio) at 4 p.m. (Gamecocks Online)

• In case you missed it, investment in water and sewer infrastructure was approved during the most recent City Council meeting. This includes improvements to Water Treatment Plants, asphalt paving restoration for roads, upgrading a wastewater pumping station, and more. Catch all the highlights.

• South Carolina Ballet is holding auditions for its 2024-2025 season on Saturday, Feb 24 + Saturday, March 9 at Columbia Conservatory of Dance. Strong pointe work is required and its repertoire will include “Romeo and Juliet,” “Giselle,” “Dracula,” “The Nutcracker,” and more.

• Calling small business owners — Dominion Energy SC is offering small businesses and nonprofits a 95% incentive, (up to $6,000,) for energy efficiency upgrades in lighting and HVAC systems through the Small Business Energy Solutions Program. Eligible projects must be completed by Oct. 31.

• The big game is a mere three days away. If you’re hosting or bringing a dish (like the good friend you are), these recipes for buffalo chicken dip, pimento beer cheese dip, and cheesy spinach poppers are total touchdowns.*

• A friendly reminder to book spring + summer vacations (they’re just around the corner). Looking for privacy? This beachfront Bahamas cottage is perfect for two. Prefer the mountains? Book this newly built Gatlinburg, TN cabin. Want beach time? Walk to St. Simons, GA’s shore from this Vrbo that’s also a treehouse.*

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• For beginners | Try it out before you commit. This bin is easy to clean and is perfect for collecting scraps on your counter.
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