It’s a new week, Cola. Ready to do this? Let’s go.
Monday, April 30
Community: USGC Carolinas: Columbia Connectivity Walking Tour | 5-6 p.m. | Historic Columbia | 1616 Blanding St. | $5-15
Arts: Behind the Scenes at the CMA | 6-7:30 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art | members only; join + register
UofSC: De-Stress for Success | 2-6 p.m. | University of South Carolina Campus Recreation | 1000 Blossom St. | free | unwind before finals with open climb, music + fun crafts
Show: Jam Session at Hunter-Gatherer for International Jazz Day | 7-10 p.m. | Hunter-Gatherer Brewery & Alehouse | 900 Main St. | $5 suggested donation
Film: Slam // The Watering Hole | 6-9 p.m. | Nickelodeon Theatre | $11 | screening co-presented by The Watering Hole Poetry + preceded by spoken word performances
Drink: SIN Night at CCBC | 3-9 p.m. | Columbia Craft Brewing Company | 25% your entire tab with proof of employment at any bar/restaurant
Tuesday, May 1
Cause: Midlands Gives | 12 a.m.-11:59 p.m. | online with HQ at Columbia Museum of Art | donate | participate in the our local annual 24-hour online giving event – which only requires a minimum donation of $20 – which supports 372 charities across 11 counties + has raised $5.5+ million for nonprofits throughout the region
Discuss: Chamber Issues Forum: “Fresh Perspectives for Richland County” | 8-9 a.m. | Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. | 1900 Barnwell St. | free for partners to register
Biz: Small Business Week Luncheon and Panel | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Columbia Chamber | $10 or free for partners to register | discuss resources + contract opportunities with the Columbia Chamber, the City of Columbia + Richland County
Film: Black Panthers ‘68 | 6:30 p.m. | The Nickelodeon | $11
Drink: Bierkeller at the Riverfront | 5-9 p.m. | Riverfront Park | free
WaterCooler: Columbia Fireflies game | 7:05 p.m. | Spirit Communications Park | $5-10 | $2 hotdogs, fountain drinks + popcorn for $2 Tuesday Ⓟ
Wednesday, May 2
Biz: Grow With Google | 9 a.m. | 701 Whaley | free training and demos
WaterCooler: Columbia Fireflies game | 11:05 a.m. | Spirit Communications Park | $5-10 | bring your dog to sit on the Bojangles’ Berm with you for Wag Along Wednesday 🐶 Ⓟ
Community: South Carolina Awards Luncheon | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | USC Alumni Center | $50
Shop: Season Opening: Blythewood Farmers Market | 4-7 p.m. | Blythewood Farmers Market | 171 Langford Rd. | free
Dish: Cha Cha’s food truck | lunchtime | BullStreet Commons, in front of Spirit Communications Park
Thursday, May 3
Cause: Gamecocks Curing Kids Cancer Dinner | 6-9 p.m. | The Zone at Williams-Brice Stadium | $100
Community: Power of the Purse | 5:30-8 p.m. | 701 Whaley | $40 | help raise money for women + children in need in the Cola community
Discuss: Chamber Conversations: The Gubernatorial Candidate Series with Rep. James Smith | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | The Palmetto Club | 1231 Sumter St. | $55 or $35 for partners
Shop: May Sip n’ Shop | 5-8 p.m. | The Shoppes on Main | 1626 Main St. | free | enjoy complimentary champagne + apps while you shop
WaterCooler: Columbia Fireflies: Military Appreciation Night presented by Navy FCU | 7:05 p.m. | Spirit Communications Park | $5-10 | honor our service men and women Ⓟ
Arts: Worlds of Creativity Series | 6-8 p.m. | Columbia Art Center | 1227 Taylor St., Ste. C | free
Show:
- A Raisin in the Sun | 8-10:30 p.m. | Cottingham Theatre at Columbia College | 1301 Columbia College Dr. | adults $20, seniors 60+ + military $17, students $15
- Black Panthers ‘68 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Nickelodeon Theatre | $11
Active: Yoga with Lesley | 6:30-7:20 p.m. | Strictly Running | 2515 Devine St. | free
Friday, May 4
WaterCooler: Columbia Fireflies: Star Wars Night | 7:05 p.m. | Spirit Communications Park | $5-10 | the Force is strong with the Fireflies as the ballpark turns into a galaxy far, far away 🖖🎇 Ⓟ
Arts: Wakanda Forever: FAAAC Celebrates the Backstory | 6-10 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art | $15
Show: Nevermind: The Nirvana Tribute Band | 9 p.m. | Music Farm | $13 in advance
ForKids: Homeschool Friday | 10 a.m. | The Hampton Preston Mansion | $5-8
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