Get ready for another famously hot month as we kick off August in the Soda City.
August always brings a feeling of anticipation as another school year begins. Prepare to see an uptick in foot + driving traffic as UofSC students settle into new routines and Soda Citizens buzz about football season kicking off soon.
Whether you’re exploring art exhibitions at the Columbia Museum of Art, learning about your favorite espresso drinks, or celebrating the Gamecocks, pull out those calendars + plan ahead for some of August’stop events.
Attend Loveland Coffee’s Brew School happening this weekend. | Photo by COLAtoday team
🖼️ Public Tour: Featured Exhibit | Thurs., Aug. 4 | 6-7 p.m. | The Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St. | Free with admission | Immerse yourself in a world of nature and light on this guided tour that explores the work of American Impressionists and their experiences in France alongside installations by contemporary artist Amanda McCavour.
☕ Brew School: Coffee + Pastry Pairings | Sat., Aug. 6 | 2-3 p.m. | Loveland Coffee, 7475 Carlisle St., Irmo | $50 | Loveland is offering a Coffee Pairing Brew School which will help you pair the perfect blend and brewing method with your favorite meals.
🍽️ White Claw Seltzer Dinner | Thurs., Aug. 18 | 6-9 p.m. | The Grand on Main, 1621 Main St. | $50 | Enjoy a variety of White Claw seltzers paired with a three-course meal, featuring a watermelon lime salad, summer salmon with quinoa + a citrus crème brule.
🏈 The Gamecock Central Kickoff Party at Steel Hands Brewing | Sat., Aug. 20th | 1-11 p.m. | Steel Hands Brewing, 2350 Foreman St. | $20+ | This event will feature live music from Patrick Davis and His Midnight Choir, appearances from former football players, Gamecock-related giveaways, and more.
🎉 Main Street Latin Festival | Sat., Aug. 27 | 11 a.m.-10 p.m. | 1300 + 1400 Block of Main Street | Free | The streets will be filled with the sounds of salsa, merengue, reggaetón and grupero music, folkloric dancers, and Latin foods.
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Yoga in the Galleries | Mon., Aug. 1 | 6-7 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St. | $15 | Begin your week with a restorative Yin yoga flow in the exhibition Amanda McCavour: Bright Little Day Stars. 🧘♀️
RCRC Back to School Bash | Fri., Aug. 5-Sat., Aug. 20 | 6:30-10 a.m.| 1712 Chadford Rd. | Free | Supplies are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. 📚
Saturday
Adaptive Waterski Warriors Fun Day Sat., Aug. 6 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Geiger Field Trail Gaston SC | Free | The day includes lunch, snacks, beverages, swimming, games, and the opportunity to learn to water ski. 🌊
Meeting Street Artisan Market | Sat., Aug. 6 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Interactive Art Park, 425 Meeting St., West Columbia | Free | Local vendors, food trucks, performers + more are hosted at this weekly Saturday market, plus a new Second Thursday Market each month (4-8 p.m.).*
We have amonthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
Cheers to the 20+ businesses and countless Soda Citizens who participated in COLAtoday’s inaugural Drink Up Week. We had the best time supporting our neighborhood bars and restaurants while amplifying the talents of local beverage makers across our city.
Although the festivities ended yesterday, let’s take a look back at this week’s drink offerings.
💧 Last but not least, read up on the history of the drink that affects us all, Columbia’s water.
NEWS NOTES
Weather
94º | Partly cloudy | 20% chance of rain ⛅️
Development
The Shoppes Boutique + Good Life Cafewill be moving to the 1200 block of Taylor St., next to Hotel Trundle. The buildings will also contain two renovated apartments which will be located above the businesses. The businesses + short-term rental apartments are set to open next March. 🛠
Community
National Night Out — the annual family-friendly event focused on fostering police-community relationships — is happening tomorrow. The event will be held at Bethel United Methodist(4600 Daniel Dr.) 6-8 p.m. Locals can enjoy hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, ice cream, games, and a meet-and-greet with the Forest Acres Police Department. 🚓
Number
75. The number of years The Army-Navy Store was open in Columbia + West Columbia before closing in June. It opened in 1947 and sold surplus military equipment in downtown Columbia — where The Grand on Main sits today — before moving to its West Columbia location (463 Sunset Blvd.) in 2016. (The Post and Courier)
Sport
The Gamecock Club and UofSC athletics are launching Gamecocks+ this fall. The new streaming platform will be free to Gamecock Club members and new subscribers will receive a club membership. Viewers can expect to see behind-the-scenes content, interviews, news, and past footage of iconic games. 📺 (Cola Daily)
Job
Forget back-to-school — head back-to-work with three new job opportunities at Palmetto Primary Care. Apply for the position of medical assistant or lab technician to join the team of 500 SC employees.*
Watch
Want to take a 15-second tour inside one of SC’s leading pharmaceutical companies? Check out Nephron Pharmaceutical’s fun video of a quarter mile ofproduction and packaging lines.*
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