The Hangover Hashbrowns at Cafe Strudel are a crowd favorite. | Photo by @mirandafen
Brunchin’ ain’t always easy but it is necessary. Whether you’re on the hunt for fluffy eggs, fried chicken and waffles, or mind-blowing bloody marys at The Woody, the options can get as overwhelming as the lines at times.
Creekside Restaurant | Monday-Saturday, 6 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | Enjoy homestyle breakfast staples like pancakes, omelets, and biscuits served in a casual atmosphere.
The Toasty Hot Spot | Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Friday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | Indulge in smothered biscuits with shrimp or sausage.
Flying Biscuit Cafe | Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday-Sunday, 7 a.m.-3p.m. | Order something off of its Fantastic Favorites menu — we recommend the Egg-stravaganza dish.
Transmission Arcade | Sunday, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. | Enjoy freshly made entrees and shareables with a side of classic arcade games. We’re big fans of the Resting Steak Face biscuit with smoked ribeye and fried banana peppers.
“Ain’t Misbehavin’” | Friday, March 7-Saturday, March 22 | Times vary | Trustus Theatre | $35+ | Swing by for this play that celebrates the music of Fats Waller with rowdy, raunchy, and humorous songs.
Craftsmen’s Spring Classic | Friday, March 7-Sunday, March 9 | South Carolina State Fairgrounds | $9 | Browse aisles full of pottery, jewelry, clothing, woodwork, glass, fine art, and more.
Saturday, March 8
Cars and Coffee | 7-11 a.m. | AMC Theater 14 | Free | Kickstart your morning with classic cars as you sip on your morning brew.
March for Meals 5K and 1-Mile Senior Walk | 9 a.m. | Strictly Running | $20+ | Run or walk in support of Meals on Wheels and senior nutrition programs at Senior Resources.
Bass Pro Tour MLF Fan Experience | Saturday, March 8-Sunday, March 9 | Times vary | Dreher Island State Park, Prosperity | Free | Cheer on your favorite anglers at Lake Murray and reel in food, live music, competitions, and more interactive fun.
Journalist and cultural critic Michael Harriot will keynote the Media and Civil Rights History Symposium on Thursday, March 27, at 6:30 p.m. at Allen University’s Chappelle Auditorium. Conference sessions continue Friday, March 28 at USC’s School of Journalism and Mass Communications. Both events are free and open to the public.
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Richland One is looking for community input on its next superintendent. Forums will be held Wednesday, March 12, at Eau Claire and Dreher high schools and Thursday, March 13, at Lower Richland High, all at 7 p.m. A survey opens Monday, March 10 for additional feedback.
Community
The City of Columbia and Black Maternal Health Collective will host the Moms, Babies, and Families Marketplace on Saturday, April 5 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Charles R. Drew Wellness Center. The free event features expert panels, health screenings, vendor resources, and kids’ activities.
Theater
SC Ballet is bringing “Giselle” — the hauntingly beautiful classic — to the Koger Center for the Arts on Saturday, March 22 at 5:30 p.m. This ballet is only performed once a decade, so don’t miss it.
Biz
What’s the coolest thing made in SC? Manufacturing Madness is back with 16 products competing in a bracket-style competition to find out, and nine of the products have local ties. Cast your vote.
Eat
Hitting the road to watch the Gamecocks at the SEC Tournament in Greenville today? Our friends at GVLtoday rounded up the best arena bites and where to find them.
Sports
Here’s why the Carolina Panthers should pursue wide receiver DK Metcalf. Go beyond the scoreboard and behind the scenes of the Carolina Pantherswith Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Biz
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Wellness
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Outdoors
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Festival
Do the Cottontown Art Crawl
Art is shown on porches and in yards throughout the neighborhood. | Photo by COLAtoday team
Columbia’s 7th Annual Cottontown Art Crawl — voted Best Annual Festival by COLAtoday readers — takes over the historic downtown neighborhood on Saturday, March 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., showcasing 170 artists, live music, food, and interactive art experiences — all free and family-friendly.
What to expect
Map out your day to explore artist booths on neighborhood front porches, grab a bite from two food truck areas, and join the interactive art activities with One Columbia and the Columbia Museum of Art.
The fun doesn’t stop at 4 p.m. After the crawl, keep the celebration going at the after-party hosted by Curiosity Coffee Bar.
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Looking for something fun to do with the family? The first Movies in the Park of the season is “The Incredibles” on Saturday, March 15, at Doko Meadows Park. The movie starts at sunset, but come early — there’ll be free bouncy houses starting three hours before, plus a handful of free treats from Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck and Kona Ice.
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