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⚽️ Not your average football game at Willy B.

Liverpool F.C. + Manchester United will play at Williams-Brice Stadium as part of the Rivals in Red Tour
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Get tickets to see Liverpool F.C. + Manchester United play inside of Willaims-Brice Stadium. | Photo by COLAtoday team
Under a Carolina sky, Liverpool F.C. + Manchester United will face off at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 3, as part of the Rivals in Red Tour, presented by TEG Sport.

Fun fact: United is a winner of a record 20 league titles and has won every major trophy in England and Europe. According to a press release from Experience Columbia SC, the team also holds the record for the largest crowd at a soccer match in US history — 109,318 fans during a 2014 match against Real Madrid. To put that into perspective, Williams-Brice can hold ~80,000 fans.

Any Liverpool fans? The team returns to the USA for the first time in five years + the club has won 19 domestic league titles, eight FA Cups, and six European Cups. They also finished inside the Premier League’s top four each season since the 2016-2017 season and won the league during the 2019-2020 season.

Regardless of who you pull for — this historic soccer match marks one of the biggest international sporting events in the state’s history and is made possible with the support of Experience Columbia SC.

“Experience Columbia SC Sports is honored to be ‘The Official Destination Partner’ of this once-in-a-lifetime event,” said Scott Powers, executive director of Experience Columbia SC Sports. “When approached with the opportunity to assist TEG Sports and the University of South Carolina with bringing this match to Columbia, it was an immediate yes for me.”

Pre-sale tickets are available beginning today at 9 a.m., with general public sales opening tomorrow.
Events
Monday, Feb. 26
  • Accessible Yoga in the Galleries | Monday, Feb. 26, Monday, March 18 | Times vary | Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St., Columbia | $12-$15 | Participate in a gentle, slow, and mindful movement practice for those who want to enjoy yoga that’s accessible to everybody
Tuesday, Feb. 27
Wednesday, Feb. 28
  • Stroller Tour: Featured Exhibitions | Wednesday, Feb. 28 | 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. | Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St., Columbia | Bring your little ones along for the ride on a stroller-friendly tour for caregivers with babies up to age two.
  • Gamecocks Softball vs. College of Charleston | Wednesday, Feb. 28 | 5 p.m. | Carolina Softball Stadium At Beckham Field, 1318 Heyward St., Columbia | $7 | Watch as the Gamecocks take on College of Charleston.
  • Mount Eden Wine Dinner | Wednesday, Feb. 28 | 6-8 p.m. | Hampton Street Vineyard, 1207 Hampton St., Columbia | $135 | Anticipate a four-course tasting menu paired with six Mount Eden wines.
Thursday, Feb. 29
  • Congaree Riverkeeper 15 Year Celebration | Thursday, Feb. 29 | 6-9 p.m. | 300 Senate, 300 Senate St., Columbia | $65-$75 | Celebrate 15 years of Congaree Riverkeeper’s work protecting Cola’s rivers with an oyster roast + live music.
Friday, March 1
  • Live at Loveland | Friday, March 1-Friday, Aug. 2 | 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. | Loveland Coffee, 7475 Carlisle St., Irmo | Free | Enjoy listening to talented musicians + connecting with the community.
  • City of Columbia Food Truck Fridays | Friday, March 1 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | REI Co-Op Parking Lot, 2300 Bull St., Columbia | Price of purchase | Grab lunch and support a local food truck while mingling with locals.
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Get ready for St. Pats in Five Points 2024
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Rotating images from the St. Pat's in Five Points music festival
Plan ahead for this year’s festival, taking place on Saturday, March 15, 2025. | Photos by Perry McLeod Photos; gif by COLAtoday
Get ready to shamrock and roll — St. Pat’s in Five Points is back on Saturday, March 16 with a full day of festive events and the most bands ever.

The fun begins on Thursday, Feb. 29 during the Official Kickoff when the main fountain plaza is dyed green. Bring your kids to enjoy traditional Irish music, dancing, and more.

Festival day kicks off Saturday, March 16 with Get to the Green, Columbia’s largest road race, at 7:30 a.m. Register to run or walk a 5K, 10K, or 1-mile family fun run.

Then, pick your spot on Devine Street to watch the free St. Pat’s Parade at 10 a.m. Pro tip: The Pot O’Gold Playland opens in the Andy’s Deli parking lot then, too.

So, when do the jams start? Glad you asked. Live music is happening from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Catch 40+ local, regional, and national bands perform at five stages throughout Five Points — plus a handful of nearby bars — and look out for headliners, including Lawrence, Futurebirds, and Sister Hazel.
See the full lineup + buy tickets
News Notes
Sports
  • After defeating Alabama 72-44, the Gamecock women’s basketball extended an SEC record with its 56th straight home win + celebrated coach Dawn Staley’s 600th career win. The Gamecocks also defeated Kentucky last night 103-55. (Gamecocks Online)
Biz
  • Changes are taking place at Drip Coffee (729 Saluda Ave.). It upgraded its notoriously slow Wi-Fi under new ownership, updated the customer reward system + the vinyl records in the back room will soon be removed, prompting undecided plans for the space. (The Post and Courier)
Coming Soon
  • USC + Clemson football teams confirmed their participation in the upcoming EA Sports College Football 25 video game. After a hiatus due to licensing issues, the game returns this summer, incorporating player NIL. A full reveal is planned for this May. (The State)
Theater
  • Don’t throw away your shot — the Koger Center for the Arts is offering 40 $10 tickets for Hamilton per performance through a digital lottery. See how to enter and the additional rules. (Cola Daily)
Edu
  • Meet Teddy — W.J. Keenan High School’s miniature cow, rescued via Facebook Marketplace. The school’s Animal Science Program offers hands-on agricultural experience to ~80 students. In addition to practical care, students can receive official certification from OSHA before graduation. (Carolina News and Reporter)
Listen
  • Can new Panthers head coach Dave Canales finally get the tight ends position group to be a consistent part of the offense’s receiving game? Go beyond the scoreboard and behind the scenes of the Carolina Panthers with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Travel
  • Weekend getaway, here you come. Hop on the 26 and make your way to Burnsville, NC, where shopping, hiking, dining, fishing + more await in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Need itinerary inspo? See Explore Burnsville’s top 10 things to do this spring.*
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Culture

🐽 Vote in our BBQ bracket

COLAtoday’s BBQ bracket champion
BBQ Bracket: round one
What’s your favorite BBQ around Cola? | Graphic by 6AM City
And the bracket winner is… City Limits Q, voted best BBQ in Columbia by our readers and social media followers in our COLAtoday BBQ bracket.

City Limits Q isn’t a quick in-and-out lunch spot, it’s a BBQ experience. Similar to spots like Franklin’s in Austin, TX, Soda Citizens and BBQ tourists from around the Southeast line up at City Limits Q to get a taste of what the buzz is all about.

Led by James Beard Award nominated pitmaster Robbie Robinson, Soda Citizens have been fanatic about his smoked meats through the years as it’s operated as a food truck and is now in its brick + mortar spot in West Columbia, that opened about a year ago.

Give our bracket winner a follow on Facebook and Instagram and plan a trip to stop by the WeCo favorite.

We want to extend a major “thank you” to all of you for participating in our bracket challenge over the past few weeks. We’ve had a blast seeing how the votes shook out, and we hope you did too. Looking for more BBQ restaurants around town? Check out our guide.
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Fern Studio Flowers — a local flower shop — is hiring for a Flower Shop Assistant + a Break Down position. Check out the positions, then email Fern with your resume and tell them a little about yourself. Just my personal opinion — but I think it would be so dreamy to work in a flower shop.
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