South Carolina 2024-25 season preview | The Gamecocks women’s basketball team tipped off this week, and we’re making sure you know all the best players + biggest games. Tune into ESPN tomorrow at 3 p.m. for a top 10 showdown vs. NC State (No. 9) in Charlotte.
Open board seats for nonprofits | We asked, and you answered, Columbians. Last week, we encouraged folks who work for (or with) local nonprofits to share vacant board positions with us so we could encourage citizens to consider joining local nonprofits and make an impact in their community.
Events
Events
Saturday, Nov. 9
SC Underground Film Festival | 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. | Nickelodeon Theater | $20+ | Meet local filmmakers and watch their short films spanning a wide variety of genres.
Music Made In South Carolina | 7:30-10 p.m. | TOL Coffeehouse | $17+ | Relax and listen to older tunes performed by two local bands — The BunchQuitters + Jeff Mill & Friends.
Sunday, Nov. 10
A Vibe Called Yoga | 1-2 p.m. | SoulHaus Gallery | $20 | All skill levels are invited to this class that features a live DJ.
MTNA Chapter Piano Extravaganza | 3-5 p.m. | USC School of Music Recital Hall | Free | This concert is led by the award-winning University of South Carolina School of Music’s chapter of the Music Teachers National Association.
Monday, Nov. 11
Build-a-thon: LEGOs | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Richland Cooper Library | Free | Bring the kids for a hands-on activity where they will play and build with LEGOs.
Music Mondays | 6-8 p.m. | Mobay’s | Free | Mondays don’t have to be a drag if you stop by Mobay’s for good music and better vibes.
Check out the Meeting Street Artisan Market, showcasing local vendors and creators. | Photo via Meeting Street Artisan Market
Get ready to fill up your reusable shopping bags with fruits and veggies, Soda City.
In the spirit of supporting all things local, we’ve rounded up 10 farmers markets in the Columbia area where you’ll find fresh food, live music, and local vendors.
Blythewood Farmers Market | The regular season market began April 17 and will run every Wednesday until Wednesday, Nov. 20 | 4-7 p.m.
Features: Live music, local vendors, and Sip & Shop every third week
Parking: Free parking in the Doko Meadows Park lot
Space: Outdoors
Cayce Farmer’s Market | March-January | Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturdays 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sundays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Is there any better way to start your weekend than a local cup of coffee (preferably cold brew) + a trip to the farmers market? The answer is no. And this is your sign to do just that.
