• Soda City Market | Saturday, Aug. 3 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Main Street, 1300-1600 Main St., Columbia | Free | Find everything to satisfy your brain, body, and belly — made with love by local vendors.
• 803 Day | Saturday, Aug. 3 | 12-5 p.m. | Robert Mills House & Gardens, 1616 Blanding St., Columbia | Free | Explore the gardens, play some games, and immerse yourself in the rich history of the 803.
• Manchester United v Liverpool | Saturday, Aug. 3 | 7:30 p.m. | Williams-Brice Stadium, 1174 George Rogers Blvd., Columbia | $88+ | Watch two of the biggest names in soccer on the pitch at Williams Brice.
• Restaurant Summer Games | Sunday, Aug. 4 | 6-9 p.m. | Boyd Plaza, 1515 Main St., Columbia | $65-$175 | Get ready for the ultimate foodie showdown at the Restaurant Summer Games — a fun-filled competition celebrating all things delicious.
• U-Pick Zinnia Flower Farm | Saturday, Aug. 3-Sunday, Aug. 4 | 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Hollow Creek Tree Farm, 228 Windmill Rd., Gilbert | $10-$18 | Walk the pond area or take a mini-hike around the whole 36-acre farm.

• City of Columbia 2024 Outdoor Adventure | Monday, Aug. 5-Friday, Aug. 9 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Riverfront Park, 4122 River Dr., Columbia | $125 | Children can spend a week on the water in kayaks exploring the city’s waterways.
• Columbia Fireflies vs. Kannapolis Cannon Ballers | Tuesday, Aug. 6 | 7:05 p.m. | Segra Park, 1640 Freed St., Columbia | $6-$18 | It’s Mental Health Awareness Night: Join the Fireflies as they step up to the plate and advocate for mental health wellness in the community.
• Forest Acres Farmers Market | Wednesday, Aug. 7 | 2-6 p.m. | Forest Acres Farmers Market, 24 Forest Lake Pl., Forest Acres | Grab your locally-grown fruits and veggies at this market each Wednesday.

• Arroyo Tacos + Tequila, a new Mexican restaurant in Five Points, is officially open Expect Mexican specialties, twists on classic dishes, and a full-service tequila bar Tuesdays through Saturdays, 5-9 p.m. Read more on our website.

• Barnes and Noble is returning to Columbia’s Harbison shopping district with a new location at Columbiana Centre Mall. Teased on social media, the store is set to open this fall. The previous Harbison Boulevard store closed in 2013. (The State)

• Whit-Ash Furnishings in the Vista is closing after over 52 years. The exact closing date for the Gervais Street store is unknown, but discounts on items like rugs + furniture are ongoing. (The Post and Courier)

• The 2024 Summer Olympics are happening now in Paris, France — keep up with Team USA and some of our favorite local athletes via WLTX. Today’s events include hockey, women’s football, and men’s basketball starting at 7:15 a.m.

• At COLAtoday, we love that we get to make the whole city of Columbia our office. If you’re looking for your next dream job, check out our guide to top employers and industries, or explore more places to work.

• It takes a village, as they say. As proud Columbians, we’re inspired by the contributions of our most tenured community members. Please join us in celebrating the legacies of those who have recently died. (The State)

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