Get fit in rhythm at the new BEATS Barre Studio. | Photo by BEATS Barre Studio | Amy Guinn
Exercising doesn’t look the same for everyone — what’s fun and muscle-building for one person may be a slog for someone else. Columbia is home to many opportunities for exercise, whether you enjoy lifting weights, dancing to hip-hop tunes for a little cardio action, or boxing for a full-body workout. Use this guide as a resource for all things fitness in Cola.
For those looking for variety
BEATS Barre Studio, 1835 Gervais St., Ste C, Columbia
BEATS — standing for burn, energize, tone, and sculpt — offers a 360-degree floor routine with optional ankle weights, dynamic arm workouts featuring wristbands, weights, and resistance bands, ballet-inspired barre sessions for full-body strength, and high-energy dance classes set to invigorating beats.
RISE offers small classes so you can enjoy working out in a group setting while receiving one-on-one attention. | Photo by RISE Fitness + Wellness and Michaela Leung.
For those who enjoy working out alongside others
RISE fitness + wellness, 1727- A Harden St., Columbia
Rise Fitness + Wellness prioritizes the power of connection through its pilates workouts that focus on connecting the mind and body. It also believes group fitness can still be personal, so it offers small classes where locals can have the benefits of personal training at the value of group fitness.
1600 Main Street Restaurant Week | Through Sunday, Jan. 19 | 11 a.m. | Price of purchase | The Grand on Main | From gourmet delicacies to comfort food favorites, LTC Hospitality’s venues have exclusive lineups of featured menus for South Carolina Restaurant Week.*
Tuesday, Jan. 14
“Swan Lake” | 7:30 p.m. | Koger Center for the Arts | $45 | Experience the world’s most in-demand ballet presented by Classical Arts Entertainment + performed by the State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine.
Wednesday, Jan. 15
2025 Insider’s Guide Launch Party | 5-7 p.m. | Stone River, West Columbia | Free | Be among the first to see the latest edition of Experience Columbia’s 2025 Insider’s Guide magazine while enjoying delicious local bites, beverages, and entertainment.
Thursday, Jan. 16
Preliteracy Class for 4 and 5 year-olds | Thursday, Jan. 16-Thursday, Feb. 20 | 3-4 p.m. | Richland Library Main | Free | In this teacher-led class for 4- and 5-year-olds, children will explore early literacy skills through stories, hands-on activities, and imaginative play.
Third Thursday Art Night: Jordan Sheridan (Opening Reception) | 5:30-7 p.m. | Koger Center for the Arts | Free | The Koger Center for the Arts partnered with The Jasper Project to open a new rotating art space, titled The Nook, in celebration of Third Thursday Art Night.
Modern Companion’s 6th Birthday Party | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Modern Companion, Chapin | Free | Modern Companion is celebrating its 6th birthday with goodie bags for the first 10 customers to spend over $50 and sales on pupsicle pops.
Winter Oyster Roast | 5-9 p.m. | Blossom Plant and Produce | $20+ | Enjoy oysters, live music, plants, community, and more at Blossom Plant and Produce’s inaugural Winter Oyster Roast event.
This show was created by some of Iceland’s best-known scientists, writers, photographers, and musicians. | Photos provided by the South Carolina State Museum
Time is running out to see “Áróra” — an award-winning cinematic journey following the Northern Lights, now playing at the South Carolina State Museum through Friday, Feb. 28.
Shown inside the museum’s 55-foot digital dome planetarium, this unforgettable, immersive experience highlights the beauty of the aurora not only above Earth, but also on other planets and moons throughout our galaxy.
Psst... It’s almost guaranteed to be warmer inside the museum than in Iceland (or outer space).
The City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Cat Daddy’s Cat Café, a new cafe that doubles as a cat adoption center, on Thursday, Jan. 16, at 12 p.m. Cat Daddy’s Cat Café is located on North Main where Strings Attached used to be.
Learn
Want your kiddos swimming like fish come summertime? A new Goldfish Swim School is opening in Lexington this February + is hosting a Parking Lot Party so you can meet the team and get a sneak peek of the new, state-of-the-art learn-to-swim facility on Saturday, Jan. 18 from 1-4 p.m. Classes are open to all ages.
Coming Soon
Rising Roll Gourmet Café, a cafe coming soon to the Bullstreet District inside of USC’s Health Sciences Campus, will offer a menu of sandwiches, salads, breakfast items, and specialty coffees. An opening date or timeline hasn’t been announced.
Biz
Two real estate firms, Cleveland-based Weston, Inc. + Chicago-based Blue Vista Capital Management, bought ~1 million sqft of commercial space in Kershaw County. The Midwest firms purchased 80 percent of the commercial space available in Lugoff to rent out to tenants. (The Post and Courier)
Mansion Monday
Explore a private waterfront property on Lake Murray, featuring a saltwater pool, private boat ramp, pier, and more. This 3,193 sqft, four-bedroom, four-bath single-family home just hit the market in Chapin. See inside the home, which features shoreline views, an open floor plan, hardwood floors, and more.
Sports
The South Carolina Gamecocks are recruiting for future success. Go beyond the scoreboard and behind the scenes of the Gamecock Footballwith Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Health
Small problem, big discomfort. Ingrown toenails might seem minor, but the pain can be intense. Find out how to treat and prevent them, and when it’s time to see a doctor for relief. Learn more.*
Shop
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Category
Arts
🎷 A cat’s meow gala
Folks getting down on the dance floor at last year’s gala. | Photo via @trustustheatre
Trustus Theatre announced its Second Annual Trustus Gala: Harlem Nights. It will take place on Friday, Feb. 7 from 7 to 11 p.m. at the South Carolina State Museum. Join in on a swanky, vintage evening that will transport you back to the Roaring Twenties during Harlem’s iconic Jazz Age.
What to expect
The event will feature a dance floor, catered hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, a portrait painting station, a wine wall — for the wine lovers — and more.
“We’re excited to bring this celebration of the Harlem Renaissance to life, reflecting the spirit of Trustus’ next Mainstage musical, “Ain’t Misbehavin’,” and supporting Trustus Theatre’s mission to provide high-quality performances and arts programming to our community,” said Jessica Fichter, Trustus Theatre’s Executive Artistic Director. “This event promises to be an enchanting evening of nostalgia, culture, and fundraising, all in support of the arts in Columbia.”
Tickets are $100 for standard admission + $180 for couples.
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