🪶It’s almost feather weather | Every summer, hundreds of thousands of Purple Martinstake flight to Bomb Island, providing a glimpse into this natural phenomenon right in the Midlands. Don’t miss them while they’re in town.
🏆 The power of preservation | Historic Columbia recognized the following 2025 Preservation Award recipients for their significant contributions to local preservation initiatives.
Asked
Asked
Most South Carolinians know the Carolina Wren is the state bird — but do you know our official State Wild Game Bird?
A. Canadian Goose B. Wild Turkey C. Mallard Duck D. Ruffed Grouse
Steel Hands Woodstock | 1-9 p.m. | Steel Hands Brewing, Cayce | Free | Party like it’s the Summer of ’69 with live music in the outdoor beer gardens.
Desert Dreams: Runway & Summer Party | 6:30-10 p.m. | 209 Gervais St., Columbia | $55 | Enjoy a perfect mix of runway, fashion, food, drinks, and fun for a night to remember with friends.
Sunday, May 25
Palmetto Concert Band | 4 p.m. | Koger Center for the Arts | Free | Listen to a performance honoring members of the U.S. Armed Forces, comprised of professional and semi-professional musicians from throughout South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia.
Carolina Food Truck Festival | 12-9 p.m. | SC State Fairgrounds | $15 | Peruse the Carolina Food Truck Festival for a day filled with delicious eats from the best food trucks from around the Carolinas.
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$3.08. That’s the projected national average price for a gallon of gasoline heading into Memorial Day weekend — 50 cents lower than last year’s average. If you’re taking a trip out of Asheville this weekend, you’ll likely pay less because gas in SC is below the national average. (GasBuddy)
Travel
Airbnb just launched a new in-app feature that allows you to book services and activities. Imagine a sushi chef in a shipping container apartment. But if you’re just looking for a cool place to stay,browse some of our favorite Airbnbs.
Film
Itching to see “Jurassic World Rebirth” when it comes out this summer? Good news for those of us who like to save money — starting Wednesday, July 9, AMC Theatres will offer AMC Stubs Rewards members 50% off adult movie tickets on Wednesdays. Become a member + find AMC theaters in Columbia.
Job Job hunting? Find your next opportunity close to home. Our community job board features local roles from employers who value hometown talent. Start searching now.
Sports
Can Hunter Renfrow regain his Pro Bowl form with the Carolina Panthers? Go beyond the scoreboard and behind the scenes of the Carolina Pantherswith Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
City Guide
City Guide
🎶 Don’t miss a beat
Jimmy Eat World performing a sold out show at their recent tour stop at The Senate. | Photo by COLAtoday
Drumroll, please. From pop to country and everything in between, Columbia is a stop on 22 artists’ and bands’ tour schedules. Scan this list and snag your tickets to ensure you don’t miss out on any of them.
Alternative + Indie
Origami Angel | Sunday, June 8 | The Senate | The indie rock duo is on tour supporting their 2024 album “Feeling Not Found.”
Country
Admiral Radio | Saturday, June 1 | Central Energy | The rising local Americana band celebrates the release of their new EP.
Brian Kelley | Friday, July 25 | The Senate | Brian Edward Kelley is best known as a member of the Nashville-based duo Florida Georgia Line.
Rock
Stevie Nicks | Wednesday, August 27 | Colonial Life Arena | The Fleetwood Mac singer returns to perform hits like “Edge of Seventeen” + “Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around.”
Jerry Cantrell + Filter | Friday, Aug. 29 | The Senate | Alice in Chains’ Jerry Cantrell teams up with alt-rock heavyweights Filter for a night of grunge guitars and ‘90s anthems.
Your favorite summer find during Amazon’s Memorial Day sale. Note: Deals subject to change.
⭐ With 40% off Sloosh pool floats, you’ll be bobbing in the water with back and head support.
⭐ Take 36% off women’s sun protection shirts, great for blocking UVA + UVB rays during summer hikes, pickleball games, and beach walks.
⭐ Deck out the patio with 46% off solar-powered outdoor string lights.
In case you missed it — Lake Murray hopes to take home the No. 1 spot this year after placing No. 2 last year in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for “Best Lake for Water Sports.” Lake Murray offers 650 miles of water sports activities. Vote once per day through June 2.
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