Plus, Mark your calendars for Wednesday, Sept. 11 for the 14th 9/11 Morning of Remembrance Ceremony.
 
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Our events page makes it easy to find happenings on the go. | Photo by Ketut Subiyanto via Pexels
You may be familiar with the events section of our newsletter — but what about our website?

Make the most of our comprehensive events calendar with these pro tips for navigating our site like a true local.

Event search tools

First, head to our Events page. Then, start scrolling to see what events are coming up, or use these key features to filter events more specifically:
  • The magnifying glass icon: Search keywords to find event categories or search events by name.
  • The “All Events” drop-down (desktop): Search for virtual events or “Editor’s Picks.”
Oh, what’s an Editor’s Pick, you ask? Those are events that our team has personally curated for our audience. Aka: fun, noteworthy, or important goings-on in the community.
  • Descending list icon (desktop): Choose how you want events for each day to be ordered — by time, popularity, or alphabetically.
  • Bullet list icon: Change the format from lists to thumbnails.
  • Additional tools: Select date, location, and/or radius.

Add your own event

You can add your own events to our community calendar. Here’s how:
  • Create a login | On the upper right of the events page, you’ll see an “Add event” button and a small person emblem. Click on the person to create a login.
  • Add | Now that you have an account, click the “Add event” button to open the event submission form.
  • Details | Input the name, date(s), time(s), location, price, and a brief description of your event before reviewing and submitting.
  • Find it | Use the search bar to look up your event.
Bonus: You can always upload events for free, or choose a paid option to guarantee that it’s listed in our newsletter. Review our promotional offerings before clicking “submit.”

Happy event hunting!
 
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Tuesday, Sept. 3
  • Sip and Plant Workshop: Carnivorous Plants | Tuesday, Sept. 3 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Gardener’s Outpost | $45 | Learn about the various types of carnivorous plants, including Venus flytraps, pitcher plants, sundews, and more.
  • Columbia Fireflies vs. Charleston RiverDogs | Tuesday, Sept. 3 | 7:05 p.m. | Segra Park | $6-$18 | It’s Nurses Appreciation Night: Join the Fireflies at Segra Park as they celebrate the hardworking heroes of healthcare the nurses of the Midlands.*
Wednesday, Sept. 4
  • Gladys’ Gang Toddler Edition: A Way with Clay | Wednesday, Sept. 4 | 10-11 a.m. | Columbia Museum of Art | Free | Gladys’ Gang is specially designed for 2- to 3-year-old participants and their adult companions as a way to explore art through movement and play.
Thursday, Sept. 5
  • Peak Drift Patio Party | Thursday, Sept. 5 | 5 p.m. | Smoked | Free | Revel in live tunes, savor beer specials and engage in thrilling games, all set on Smoked’s back patio.
Friday, Sept. 6
  • Vintage Market Days “A Carolina Fall” - Fall Market | Friday, Sept. 6-Sunday, Sept. 8 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | SC State Fair Grounds | $10-$42 | Vintage Market Days provides an opportunity for vendors to showcase their passions, crafts, and more.
  • Meeting Street Music Fest | Friday, Sept. 6 | 6-9 p.m. | Meeting Street | Free | Enjoy a lineup of multiple genres of music, including nationally and regionally renowned artists on multiple stages throughout the River District.
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From Monet to Matisse, celebrate beloved French artists at a chic garden party where the conversation sparkles as much as the champagne. | Photo by Drew Baron / The Columbia Museum of Art
How does a garden party beneath the stars on a breezy October evening sound to you? If your answer is “très bien,” you’ll want to mark your calendar for the CMA’s French Moderns Preview Party on Friday, Oct. 4.

You’re invited to dress up, sip champagne, dance to the timeless music of Flat-Out Strangers, enjoy catering by City Grit, and be the first to experience the museum’s newest exhibition celebrating a century of creativity in Paris.

Tickets open to the public this Friday, Sept. 6.
 
News Notes
 
Biz
  • The Mitsubishi dealership, located in Irmo off of I-26, is set to be complete before the end of this year. This will be the first Mitsubishi dealership in the Midlands with the closest being in Augusta, GA. (The Post and Courier)
Community
  • Keep the Midlands Beautiful will host its sixth annual cleanup of Lake Murray on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and is looking for volunteers. If interested, register by Friday, Sept. 6.
Plan Ahead
  • Mark your calendars for Wednesday, Sept. 11 for the 14th 9/11 Morning of Remembrance Ceremony where fallen Midlands first responders and military service members will be honored. The ceremony begins at 8:40 a.m. and be held at 1101 Lincoln St.
Award
  • Calvin Elam received the 2025 Humanitarian of the Year award. Elam is co-chair for United Way’s Campaign for Good, was chair for the Race, Equity, and Inclusion Standing Committee, and is spearheading the effort to raise $10 million for those in need in the Midlands. (WIS TV)
Sports
  • Jaccob Slavin is once again an underappreciated defenseman in the NHL. Go beyond the scoreboard and behind the scenes of the Carolina Hurricanes with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
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    • Did you know some credit cards can actually help you get out of debt faster? (It sounds wild, but it’s true.) The secret: Find a credit card with a “0% intro APR” period for balance transfers. These are hands down some of the best.*
    Health
    • Looking for a qualified physician’s office? Enter: Your Health, offering primary care with MDs, an on-site pharmacy + occupational and physical therapy. Plus, you can get your medications shipped to your door after your appointment. Learn more + schedule.*
    Wellness
    • One scoop of NativePath Hydrate = increased energy, muscle strength, and bladder function. Enjoy 44% and free shipping, plus a free gift with purchase.*
     
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