Constellation Concert | 6-10 p.m. | South Carolina State Museum, 301 Gervais St, Columbia | $25 | Experience a Constellation Concert featuring live music under the stars in the State Museum’s observatory — sponsored by First Citizens Bank.*
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Columbia City Council approved a $20,000 mural and lighting project for the north end of the Lincoln Street Tunnel. Led by the Vista Guild + One Columbia, the project will feature local artists and aims to connect Finlay Park to the Vista through public art. (WLTX)
Quoted
“We’re building a place where memories are made — from birthdays and anniversaries to people just wanting to catch up with friends,” said Breakfast at Ruiz co-owner Joshua Andino. The new Elgin location is set to open soon in the former Ratio space. (Free Times)
Film
The Nickelodeon Theater has been awarded a national Science on Screen grant to pair films with expert-led science talks. The series kicks off Wednesday, Oct. 22 with “The Martian” + a USC panel exploring Mars, space travel, and survival.
Plan Ahead
Richland Library’s “Overdue” after-hours event returns Friday, Oct. 17, from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Main branch with art, music, tech, and interactive workshops. The free, 18+ event features zine-making, arcade games, and live performances.
Biz
Carolina Renewable Products is launching its HQ and first biomass-to-renewable diesel facility in Orangeburg County. The $280 million project will create 155 jobs and support agriculture and forestry by producing low-carbon fuels. Operations begin in late 2026.
Theater
USC’s Ghost Light Productions presents “The Grown-Ups,” a dark comedy set at a summer camp during a mysterious civil war, Thursday, Oct. 23 through Sunday, Oct. 26 at Benson Theatre. The student-led play explores growing up in chaotic times and includes mature content.
Jobs
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Featured Deal
Nothing’s scarier than a dirty house — especially when guests are coming for Halloween. Banish the grime with a complete house wash from Ford & Sims Pressure Washing — plus, enjoy complimentary driveway cleaning with your house wash now through Friday, Oct. 31. Snag the deal.*
Fitness
Hydrow’s Fall Sale brings immersive rowing workouts all from the comfort of your own home. Train like a pro and save big — use code NOTES to enjoy $600 off Origin, $200 off Wave, or $100 off Arc.*
Festival
Celebrate the season at the free 9th Annual Fall Back Fest in West Columbia on Friday, Nov. 7, 5:30–9:30 p.m. Enjoy live music from Civil Remedy and Lola Grace & the Night, street art, local vendors, and the Meeting Street Artisan Market. Shop, eat, and kick off the holidays.*
If you’re heading to Soda City Market on Saturday morning, you’ll find a pumpkin patch in front of the Columbia Museum of Art. Cola Contemporaries is hosting a pop-up patch in Boyd Plaza, which will also feature pumpkin painting, games, and crafts.
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Gamecock’s women’s basketball tips off on Monday, Nov. 3, and if you want to watch them on TV, you’ll need to subscribe to the ESPN package. The team will play a league-high 19 games on ESPN networks.
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