Fri., March 1-Sun., March 10
Friday, March 1
AllWeekend: Craftsmen’s Classic Spring Art & Craft Festival | times vary | S.C. State Fairgrounds, 1200 Rosewood Dr. | $8, $1 for children 6-12 + Free for children under 6
Arts: Artists in Residence Exhibition | 7-10 p.m. | South Carolina Honors College | Free
Show:
- Snow White + the Seven Dwarfs | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Koger Center for the Arts | $5-32
- Allan Knighton’s Smooth Jazz Experience | 8-10 p.m. | Chayz Lounge, 923 Gervais St. | $20-25
Saturday, March 2
Community:
- Health + Safety Fair | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Rosenwald Community Learning Center, 420 Hendrix St., Lexington | Free
- Midlands Kids Fest + Summer Camp Fair | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Jamil Temple | Free to register | free activities including bounce houses, workshops, laser tag + more
Show:
- 2nd Annual ColaJazz Festival | 6:30 p.m. | The Senate, 1022 Senate St. | $25-75
- The Blue Pickups: Mardi Gras Party on Main St. | 8-11 p.m. | 1626 Main St. | $10-30
Celebrate: Mardi Gras Columbia Festival | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | City Roots, 1005 Airport Blvd. | $5
- Mardi Gras at the Woody | 6p.m. | The Woody in the Vista, 808 Lady St | Free
Drink: St. Practice Day | 11 a.m.- 1:30 a.m. | Tin Roof, 1022 Senate St. | Free | featuring live music to prep for St. Patrick’s Day
ForKids: Clay Class for families and children with special needs | Mad Platter, 3101 Millwood Ave | $17.28 per project
Network: St. Andrews Community Career & Health Fair | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Columbia High School, 1701 Westchester Dr. | Free | featuring resume writing + face-to-face meetings with local employers
TryThis: Farm Day Farmer’s Market | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Hanna Hands Farm, 3283 Longtown Rd., Ridgeway | Free
Sunday, March 3
Watercooler: Gamecock’s Women’s Basketball vs. Mississippi State | 7 p.m. | Colonial Life Arena | $7-$104
Arts: Gallery Tour: Cornerstones of the Collection | 1 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Arts | Free with membership or admission | From corner to corner, see key works in the collection from East to West and from ancient to modern.
Dish: Chicken + Waffles + Bubbly | 4-11:30 p.m. | The Whig, 1200 Main St. | Free
Event: Single Mothers Summit | 3 p.m. | The Gala by JW, 533 Clemson Rd | $25 | First annual Single Mothers Summit, built to empower, engage and educate single mothers in our area
ForKids: Ferdinand the Bull | 3-4 p.m. | Richland Library, Sandhills, 763 Fashion Dr. | Free | A ballet program abridged for younger audiences and accompanied by narration to help all ages follow along + Q&A session is set to follow
Show: Gregory Electric’s Official Kick-off to St. Pat’s | 3:30-7 p.m. | Five Points Fountain | Free | featuring musical performances, green popcorn + food + beverage vendors
Monday, March 4
Network:
- State Government Career Fair | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln St. | Free to register
- Columbia World Affairs Council Annual Meeting | 5:30 p.m. | S.C. Chamber of Commerce, 1301 Gervais St., Suite 1100 | RSVP by calling 803.252.2197
Drink: Music Bingo | 7-9 p.m. | British Bulldog Pub, 1220 Bower Pkwy. | Free
Learn: All About Updos | 11 a.m. | Studio Meraki Salon, 6030 St. Andrews Rd., Suite 40 | $75
Show: Something Rotten | 7:30 p.m. | Broadway in Columbia, 1051 Greene St. | $45-65
Arts: Trenholm Artists Guild’s 38th Annual Juried Art Exhibit | Best Mattress, 2930 Devine St. | Free | the exhibit will be on through April 25
Tuesday, March 5
WaterCooler: Gamecock Baseball vs. The Citadel | 7 p.m. | Founders Park | $6-15+
Cause: Shrove Pancake Dinner | 5-6:30 p.m. | Shandon UMC, 3407 Devine St. | $7 or $4 for children 2-10 | raising money to sponsor children in El Salvador
Workshop: Shamrock Mug Class | 6 p.m. | Mad Platter, 3101 Millwood Ave. | $10
Arts: CMA Chamber Music on Main | 6-9 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art | $42 or $35 for members + $5 for students
Active: Beer Yoga at Publico | 6-7 p.m. | Publico Kitchen + Tap, 2013 Greene St. | $10
Wednesday, March 6
WaterCooler: Gamecock Baseball vs. Gardner-Webb | 7 p.m. | Founders Park | $6-15+
Community: Humane Lobby Day | 8:30 a.m. | South Carolina State House | Free | advocate for the animals in South Carolina
ForKids: Gladys’ Gang Toddler Edition: Face the Music | 10-11 a.m. | Columbia Museum of Art | Free | This program is specially designed for 2- to 3-year-old participants and their adult companions as a way to explore art through movement and play.
Arts: Evening for Educators | 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art | Free | Educators from across the state are invited to join the CMA for an evening of art, wine, and nibbles.
Thursday, March 7
AllWeekend: The Starry Place between the Antlers: James Dickey Weekend | times vary | location varies | tickets for the events are available here
Learn: Who’s Afraid of Opera | 1-1:50 p.m. | The Lourie Center, 1650 Park Cir. | $10 full members, $30 non-members
Show: P!nk | 7:30 p.m. | Colonial Life Arena | $57.95 - $347.95
Tour: Tour of the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center | 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. | 201 John Mark Dial Dr. | Registration required. Email pio@richlandcountysc.gov to sign up
Friday, March 8
Show:
- Funny As Ish Comedy Tour | 8 p.m. | Colonial Life Arena | $62+ | Feat. comedians Mike Epps, Sommore, Lavell Crawford, DC Young Fly + Earthquake.
- 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche | 8 p.m. | Reformation Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 1118 Union St. | $20-25 | Hosted by Trustus Theatre. 🍳
- Seventy Six and Sunny | 9:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. | Tin Roof | 1022 Senate St. | Free
- Newsies | 8 p.m. | Town Theater | 1012 Sumter St | $15-25
Cause: Kemopalooza 2019 | 7-11 p.m. | The Senate | $50+ | Live music, silent auction + food by Shealy’s BBQ. | Proceeds benefit CAMP KEMO.
Active: Free Beer Yoga | 6:30 p.m. | Steel Hands Brewing | 15% off your beer tab. | Hosted by Good Company Yoga.
WaterCooler: Gamecock Baseball vs. Valparaiso | 7 p.m. | Founders Park | $9+
AllWeekend: Carolina Classic Home & Garden Show | Sat., March 8-Sun. 10 | times vary | South Carolina State Fair Grounds | $5 at the gate 🌺
Sunday: Weezer / Pixies | 7 p.m. | Colonial Life Arena | $25+
FeaturedEvent: The Emperor of Entertainment – Ceasar | 8-11p.m. | 1626 On Main | Free Live Music | Experience the electrifying and exhilarating performance of Donald Ceasar while enjoying food and drinks at 1626. Ⓟ
PlanAhead: Trundle’s All-Star Social | Sat., March 23 | 6-9 p.m. | 1224 Taylor St. | Free | Social features hors-d’oeuvres + jazz music, coinciding with Hoops Fan Day on Main and Columbia’s popular Main Street Market. Ⓟ 🏀
Saturday, March 9
Watercooler:
- Gamecocks Men’s Basketball vs. Georgia | 1 p.m. | Colonial Life Arena | $20 | buy tickets here
- Gamecock Baseball vs. Valparaiso | 4 p.m. | Founders Park | $10-15+
Cause:
- Run for Her Life Glow Run | 7 p.m. | Saluda Shoals Park, 6071 St. Andrews Rd. | $35 | dogs + wagons welcome
- Black Tie White Coat Gala | 7-11 p.m. | S.C. State Museum | $100 at the door | Proceeds from the gala go towards the USC School of Medicine’s free medical clinic and alumni scholarship fund.
- CMA Gala | 7-11 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art | $175 | A night filled with retro revelry + vintage glamour.
Art: SHE Festival Opening | 5-10 p.m. | TAPP’s Art Center | 1644 Main St | $8-10 | Celebrate women in the arts at SHE Festival connecting all womankind in the arts community with the public by providing a platform to discuss issues that affect woman locally and globally
Learn: Give Your Website a Refresh Viewing | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Richland Library Main | Free | Learn how to efficiently maintain your businesses website and keep it current and appealing to customers.
Show:
- NEEDTOBREATHE Acoustic Live Tour | 7 p.m. | The Township Auditorium, 1703 Taylor St. | $39.50-79.50
- Best of Lancaster | 7:30 p.m. | Bundy Auditorium, 476 Hubbard Dr. | $18
Film: Dreamgirls | 4 p.m. | Nickelodeon Theater | 1607 Main St | Price?
Dish: Food Tours: Brunch and Munch + Sights and Bites | 11 a.m. + 4 p.m. | Columbia Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln St. | $43 per person
Drink:
- LoCo Craft Beer Jam | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | City Roots, 1005 Airport Blvd. | $7
- 5 Year Anniversary Party | 12-10 p.m. | River Rat Brewery, 1231 Shop Rd. | Free | serving beer from five different stations including past beers
Event: Columbia Museum of Art Gala | TBD | Columbia Museum of Art | $175
Tour: BullStreet History Tours | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | BullStreet District, 2139 Elmwood Ave. | $50 or $35 for HC members
Sunday, March 10
WaterCooler: Gamecock Baseball vs. Valparaiso | 1:30 p.m. | Founders Park | $9-15+
Show:
- Weezer | 7 p.m. | Colonial Life Arena | $25-125
- Real Comedians Tour | 7-9 p.m. | Right Direction Church International, 2506 Broad River Rd. | $15-25
- Devils in Disguise | 7-10 p.m. | The White Mule, 1530 Main St. | Free
Dish: Brunch and Brews | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Flying Saucer Brewery, 931 Senate St. | Free
Mon., March 11-Sun., March 17
Monday, March 11
Dish: Clint Sloan Harvest Dinner hosted by F2T Productions | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | City Roots, 1005 Airport Blvd. | $75
Network:
- TransformSC Spring Conference | 8 a.m.-4 p.m. | SC Council on Competitiveness, 1101 Lincoln St. | $75-100
- SC ProStart Program Lunch + Learn | 12-2 p.m. | Greenville Chapter of SCRLA, 1122 Lady St. | Free to register
- Open House Columbia | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Palmetto School of Career Development | Free to RSVP
Tuesday, March 12
Listen: How to Balance Incremental and Radical Innovation | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | SOCO Vista, 823 Gervais St. | $20 or $5 for students and Free for members
Network: Columbia Job Fair | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Columbia, 2100 Blush River Rd | Free
Community: Brexit Breakfast | 8-10 a.m. | Capital City Club, 1201 Main St. | $15 | featuring a conversation with British Consul General Andrew Staunton + Alexandra Hall, lead Brexit counselor to the U.S.
Learn: Sip N’ Strum Ukulele Class | 7-8 p.m. | CRAVE Artisan Market, 2843 Millwood Ave. | $55 for a month or $200 one-time payment
Wednesday, March 13
Show: Elton John | 8 p.m. | Colonial Life Arena | $59.50-224.50
Arts: Focal Points: Woman Crush Wednesday | 12-1 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art | Free | explore women artists and social justice through the ages in the CMA collection
Workshop:
- Art Class: Watercolor 102 | 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St | $70
- YLS Cooking Class at Let’s Cook | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Let’s Cook Culinary Studio, 1305 Assembly St. | $40
Film: Shoplifters | 7-9 p.m. | The Nickelodeon Theatre | $11
Thursday, March 14
Civic: From Child Safety to Criminal Investigations: The Many Roles of Your Coroner’s Office | 6 p.m.-8 p.m. | Richland County Coroner’s Office, 6300 Shakespeare Road | Registration required; email pio@richlandcountysc.gov to sign up
Friday, March 15
WaterCooler: Gamecock Baseball vs. Georgia | 7 p.m. | Founders Park | $15-55
Show:
- Off the Wall + Onto the Stage: Dancing the Art of Jonathan Green | 7:30 p.m. | The Township Auditorium, 1703 Taylor St. | $27-47
- Music on Main: ColaClassics | 8-10 p.m. | 1626 Main St. | $10 or $15 at the door
- Beatles vs. Stones | 9 p.m. | The Senate, 1022 Senate St | $25 in advance or $30 at the door
- Swing into Spring 2019 | Time | Place | Ticket | Info
Saturday, March 16
WaterCooler: Gamecock Baseball vs. Georgia | 4 p.m. | Founders Park | $15-67+
Show: Springtime and Shaw | 7:30 p.m. | Koger Center for the Arts, 1051 Greene St. | $23-$53
Celebrate:
- St. Pat’s in Five Points | 9 a.m.-7 p.m. | Five Points | $20 in advance, $25 day-of
- Henry’s St. Patty’s Day Party | 12-9:30 p.m. | Henry’s Restaurant and Bar, 2865 Devine St. | Free
Workshop: Paper Sculpture Class | 12:30 p.m. | Tapp’s Art Center | $40
Sunday, March 17
WaterCooler: Gamecock Baseball vs. Georgia | 1:30 p.m. | Founders Park | $15-55+
TryThis: Book Launch: Jon Tuttle’s The Trustus Collection | 6-8 p.m. | Muddy Ford Press, 1332 Main St. | Free
Arts:
- The Write Around Series: Cindy Boiter + Jennifer Bartell | 3-5 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art | Free
- March Sketchout | 2-4 p.m. | South Carolina State House | Free
Mon., March 18-Sun., March 24
Monday, March 18
Learn: Drugs: Relief and Misery in Mankind | 1-1:50 p.m. | The Lourie Center, 1650 Park Cir. | $10 full members, $30 non-members
Tuesday, March 19
Film:
- Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour | 7 p.m. | The Senate, 1022 Senate St. | $15
- OUT Here Series: Rafiki | 7-9 p.m. | The Nickelodeon Theatre | $11
Learn: An Evening with an Author: William B. Gravely | 5:30-7 p.m. | United Way of the Midlands, 1818 Blanding St. | Free to RSVP
Arts: Focal Points: A Moveable Feast | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art | Free
Wednesday, March 20
Learn:
- Drugs: Relief and Misery in Mankind | 1-1:50 p.m. | The Lourie Center, 1650 Park Cir. | $10 full members, $30 non-members
- Nuclear Energy: Costs, Benefits, and Environmental Hazards | 2-2:50 p.m. | The Lourie Center, 1650 Park Cir. | $10 full members, $30 non-members
Drink: Sports Trivia at The GRAND | 7-9 p.m. | The GRAND on Main, 1623 Main St. | Free
WaterCooler: CofC vs. Clemson at Columbia | 5:30 p.m. -9:30 p.m. | Columbia Fireflies Stadium, 1640 Freed Street | $21 - $45
Thursday, March 21
AllWeekend: Tip-off Block Party | times vary | Tin Roof + The Senate | $5 on Friday + Saturday | celebrate March Madness coming to Cola with Tin Roof’s Outdoor Basketball Village, complete with jumbo screens, pop-a-shots + live music
Arts: Body & Movement Explored | 7:30 p.m. | CMFA Arts Space, 914 Pulaski St | $25
Community: Bluegrass, Bidding + BBQ | 7-10 p.m. | Robert Mills House + Gardens, 1616 Blanding St. | $50 or $40 for HC members + $30 for Palladium members
Friday, March 22
AllWeekend: 2019 Palmetto Sportsmen’s Classic | times vary | S.C. State Fairgrounds, 1200 Rosewood Dr. | $10-18
Drink: Arts and Draughts | 7-11 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art | $10
Network: Happy Hour with Craig Melvin | 5-6:30 p.m. | Hunter-Gatherer Brewery, 1402 Jim Hamilton Blvd. | $10 or Free for LCAA members
TryThis: Wild About Basketball | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens | $16.95-19.95 + Free for children under 2 | The animals are joining in on the NCAA tournament with basketball themed animal demonstrations, conservation efforts + more. Available through March 24.
Saturday, March 23
Arts: Cottontown Art Crawl | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | 2136 Sumter St. | Free | Grab a blue bike and follow the route here
BookWorm: Deckle Edge 2019 | 9 a.m.-10 p.m. | Richland Library | Free
Drink: Great Gatsby House Party | 6-10 p.m. | Seibels House + Gardens, 1601 Richland St. | $75
Community: Hoops Fan Day on Main | 9 a.m.-10 p.m. | Main St. District | Free | featuring a street market, live music, food + drink specials + special appearances from the Gamecock cheerleaders, Cocky + the pep band.
Show: Columbia’s Capital City Hoop + Music Fest | 12-10 p.m. | S.C. State House | Free | Featuring Iyaz, food trucks + video boards for keeping up with the game.
Sunday, March 24
WaterCooler: 2019 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Session 3 | 12 a.m. | Colonial Life Arena, 801 Lincoln St. | $81+
Mon., March 25-Sun., March 31
Monday, March 25
Learn:
- Drugs: Relief and Misery in Mankind | 1-1:50 p.m. | The Lourie Center, 1650 Park Cir. | $10 full members, $30 non-members
- Nuclear Energy: Costs, Benefits, and Environmental Hazards | 2-2:50 p.m. | The Lourie Center, 1650 Park Cir. | $10 full members, $30 non-members
Tuesday, March 26
WaterCooler: Gamecock Baseball vs. N.C. A&T | 7 p.m. | Founders Park | $6-15+
Wednesday, March 27
ForKids: Art Class: Sock Monkey 101 | 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St | $60
Learn:
- Drugs: Relief and Misery in Mankind | 1-1:50 p.m. | The Lourie Center, 1650 Park Cir. | $10 full members, $30 non-members
- Nuclear Energy: Costs, Benefits, and Environmental Hazards | 2-2:50 p.m. | The Lourie Center, 1650 Park Cir. | $10 full members, $30 non-members
Thursday, March 28
AllWeekend: Indie Grits Film Festival | times vary | The Nickelodeon Theatre | $150 for a weekend pass or $100 for members
Art: 64th Annual Art Auction | 6p.m. - 9p.m. | Koger Center of the Arts | Students, faculty, and area artists are welcome to submit their art for auction. The fundraiser contributes to student awards, scholarships, gallery operations, and portions go directly back to the artists who submit work to the auction
Friday, March 29
WaterCooler: Gamecock Baseball vs. Auburn | 7 p.m. | Founders Park | $15-63+
Show:
- Sympatico Percussion | 7:30 p.m. | UofSC School of Music Recital Hall, 813 Assembly St. | Free
- Legends of Hip Hop | 8 p.m. | Colonial Life Arena | Price TK
- Jazz on Main | 8-11 p.m. | 1626 Main St. | $10 or $15 at the door | featuring ColaJazz, celebrating Astrud Gilberto
Dish: Forks, Knives + Spoonbills | 6 + 8 p.m. | Spotted Salamander, 1531 Richland St. | $100 | A dinner to celebrate bird conservation efforts featuring six courses paired with beers from River Rat Brewery
Gala: The Ram Foundation Gala | 7-10 p.m. | Segra Park, 1640 Freed Dr. | $50 | featuring keynote Speaker is Dean Eboni S. Nelson, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Professor of Law at the University of South Carolina School of Law
Saturday, March 30
WaterCooler: Gamecock Baseball vs. Auburn | 1 p.m. | Founders Park | $15-72+
Show: Chicago | 7:30 p.m. | The Township Auditorium, 1703 Taylor St. | $60.50-90.50
Festival: SHE Festival Opening | 5p.m.-10p.m. | TAPP’s Art Center | $8-10
Community: Earth Hour 2019 | 8:30-9:30 p.m. | Riverfront North, 4122 River Dr. | Free | All around the globe, at this hour people will be turning off their lights to show commitment to the earth. The City of Columbia will be hosting a twilight nature walk in honor of the event starting at 6:30 p.m.
Learn:Living Science Museum & Rube Goldberg Invention Competition | 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Swearingen Engineering Building | 301 Main St. | The event will transport K-12 students back in time to meet four influential scientists who will lead them through hands-on STEM activities.
Cause:
- Food from the Heart Food Drive | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | multiple locations | Harvest Hope Food Bank will be at multiple grocery stores across Columbia to collect food. See the full list of locations here.
- Bark for Life at Jake’s | 1-4 p.m. | Jake’s on Devine, 2112 Devine St. | $5 donation suggested | benefits the Relay for Life
Sunday, March 31
WaterCooler: Gamecock Baseball vs. Auburn | 12 p.m. | Founders Park | $10-15+
Event: Fashion Arena Columbia 2019 | 1 p.m. | Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln St | $15-$35
Community: Columbia City of Women Launch | 6-8 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art | $35-250
