USC School of Music celebrates America’s 250th at Congaree National Park
April 9, 2026The University of South Carolina School of Music will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with a unique, immersive musical experience at Congaree National Park on…
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Art in the Garden returns to Wales Garden for an afternoon of local art and community connection
April 8, 2026
The Wales Garden neighborhood will once again come alive with creativity during the annual Art in the Garden event, taking place on Saturday April 11, from 2:00 PM to 6:00…
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Spring Calendar 2026
April 1, 2026
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Gears Up for Exciting Spring Events This spring, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden invites visitors to make the most of longer days with a lineup of events…
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Steel Hands Brewing announces Summer Rock Tour Series
March 24, 2026
Steel Hands Brewing is turning up the volume this summer with the launch of its Summer Rock Tour Series, a high-energy live music experience featuring rock tribute bands all season…
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South Carolina ETV invites public to attend taping of Palmetto Perspectives exploring women’s political leadership in South Carolina
March 12, 2026
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) invites members of the public to attend a studio taping of Palmetto Perspectives on March 18 from 7 – 8 p.m. at SCETV studios in…
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Columbia Museum of Art April 2026 calendar
March 8, 2026
EXHIBITIONS Rodney McMillian: A Son of the Soil On view March 21 through June 28, 2026 Rodney McMillian: A Son of the Soil is a thematic presentation of this important…
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden offering a Sensory Friendly Day
March 6, 2026
Sensory-Friendly Day Returns to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Riverbanks Zoo and Garden’s will host a Sensory-Friendly Day on Tuesday, March 10, creating a calmer, more accessible environment for guests with…
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The Colors of Spain, European tour comes to Columbia for one night only
March 3, 2026Columbia audiences will get a rare first look at a European touring production this month when “The Colors of Spain” makes its U.S. premiere at the Koger Center for the Arts. Set for…
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Camden International Day of Happiness – March 20
March 3, 2026
The Camden community will come together on Friday, March 20, 2026, to celebrate the International Day of Happiness with a special event hosted by The Happiness Health Connection and its…
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CMA organizes major exhibition with Columbia-born artist Rodney McMillian
March 2, 2026
The Columbia Museum of Art presents major spring exhibition Rodney McMillian: A Son of the Soil, on view from March 21 through June 28, 2026. Organized by the Columbia Museum…
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Ezekiel Ministries Pickleball for a Purpose Tournament – March 24
February 23, 2026
Ezekiel Ministries to Host “Pickleball for a Purpose” Tournament to Benefit Local Youth Mentoring Programs Ezekiel Ministries announced its upcoming First Annual Pickleball for a Purpose Tournament, a community-wide fundraiser…
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Finlay Park announces “Finlay Fridays” concert series
February 12, 2026
WHO: Finlay Park WHAT: The City of Columbia’s Finlay Park will be hosting “Finlay Fridays,” a concert series that takes place live in the park every Friday starting Friday, February 20, 2026 and…
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Harbison Theatre presents Girls Night Out with Ellen Skrmetti
February 12, 2026
Harbison Theatre will welcome audiences for an evening of laughter, connection and candid storytelling with Girls Night Out with Ellen Skrmetti on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. The…
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Come say farewell to Riverbanks’ brothers
February 9, 2026
Two of Riverbanks Zoo and Garden’s young gorillas, Moyo and ZaKota, are preparing for a big move. Born at Riverbanks in 2018, the pair will relocate to Dallas Zoo in…
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“Freedom Fighters of Calhoun County” docudrama premieres in Cameron, SC February 8th
February 5, 2026
“Freedom Fighters of Calhoun County” Film premiere at Cameron Auditorium Sunday afternoon, February 8th, a new revolutionary war docudrama, “Freedom Fighters of Calhoun County,” will have a premiere screening at…
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March events at the Columbia Museum of Art
February 5, 2026
Columbia Museum of Art March 2026 Calendar EXHIBITIONS Rodney McMillian: A Son of the Soil On view March 21 through June 28, 2026 Rodney McMillian: A Son of the Soil…
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St. Pat’s in Five Points announces 2026 band lineup
January 22, 2026
Columbia, South Carolina’s largest one-day festival returns Saturday, March 14 with 25+ acts across five stages All roads lead to Five Points on Saturday, March 14, as St. Pat’s in…
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Riverbanks roars into 2026 with new lions, Free Fridays, and can’t-miss events
January 13, 2026
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is kicking off 2026 with the arrival of two young African lions, the return of Free Fridays for local residents, and a full lineup of events…
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Coming in February: The Return of Harvesting Heritage to St. Helena Island
January 13, 2026
Harvesting Heritage: Gathering Ground featuring Chef Amethyst Ganaway Saturday, Feb. 21 | 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. and 6 – 8:30 p.m. The South Carolina State Museum will return to…
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Constellation Concert: Music in the Observatory
January 13, 2026
Sponsored by First Citizens Bank THIS Thursday, Jan. 15 | 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Guests are invited to experience live music in the museum’s Observatory with this returning concert series featuring…
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Columbia Museum of Art February 2026 exhibitions and events calendar
January 8, 2026
EXHIBITIONS Keith Haring: Radiant Vision On view through February 15, 2026 Keith Haring (1958–1990) emerged as a shooting star of the New York art scene in the 1980s. His signature…
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Columbia Museum of Art’s new collection galleries open next week
January 6, 2026
The Columbia Museum of Art announces the opening of its newly imagined collection galleries, the final phase of a legacy renovation project a year in the making. Capping off the…
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Columbia Museum of Art’s new collection galleries open in January
December 19, 2025
The Columbia Museum of Art announces the opening of its newly imagined collection galleries, the final phase of a legacy renovation project a year in the making. Capping off the…
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The Nickelodeon Theater presents Local Cinema Studios’ The Grand Strand, an award-winning South Carolina-made film
December 19, 2025
The Nickelodeon Theater presents a special theatrical run of The Grand Strand, an award-winning independent film produced by Columbia-based nonprofit Local Cinema Studios (LCS). The film will screen January 15–29,…
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Columbia Food & Wine Festival returns April 22-26, 2026, and launches new Tastemakers patron program
December 12, 2025
Columbia Food & Wine Festival (CFWF), which returns to the Midlands April 22-26, 2026, launched Tastemakers, a patron giving circle that offers insider access to festival experiences while supporting the…
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Columbia Food & Wine Festival returns April 22-26, 2026, and launches new Tastemakers Patron Program
December 11, 2025
Columbia Food & Wine Festival (CFWF), which returns to the Midlands April 22-26, 2026, is pleased to launch Tastemakers, a patron giving circle that offers insider access to festival experiences while supporting…
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5th Annual Cola Rosé Shower celebrating women’s health empowerment returns February 7
December 11, 2025
Tickets on sale for Columbia’s premier event that facilitates 60,000+ feminine product donations in the Midlands Rooted in celebrating strength, sisterhood, and women’s health, the 5th annual Cola Rosé Shower returns on Saturday, February…
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Columbia Museum of Art January 2026 exhibitions and events calendar
December 10, 2025
EXHIBITIONS Keith Haring: Radiant Vision On view through February 15, 2026 Keith Haring (1958–1990) emerged as a shooting star of the New York art scene in the 1980s. His signature…
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Gather COLA’s grand opening celebration in Columbia’s BullStreet District
December 9, 2025
Gather COLA, an open-air food hall built for community connection, celebrated its grand opening and ribbon cutting this past weekend, officially opening its doors on Friday, December 5, 2025. Located…
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Travel the world in a night at the CMA’s Anniversary Gala
November 20, 2025
The Columbia Museum of Art celebrates 75 years of creativity and community with a night of cocktails, art, and memories at the 75th Anniversary Gala on Friday, January 16, from…
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Choosing the Right City and Venue: What Really Matters for Multi-Day Business Conferences
November 18, 2025
By Leah Stoudemire Lawson For cities hoping to attract major conferences, understanding what event planners value isn’t just helpful. It’s essential. Behind every multi-day business conference that brings hundreds…
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Finlay Park grand re-opening – Saturday & Sunday, November 15-16
November 14, 2025
As excitement builds for the Grand Re-Opening of Finlay Park, the City of Columbia has released important details on parking, shuttle transportation and safety guidelines for the celebration set for…
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Keith Haring Arts & Draughts radiates fall fun
November 9, 2025
The Columbia Museum of Art announces the return of Arts & Draughts, the museum’s biannual block party, on Friday, November 21, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. This signature CMA…
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Lions, turtle, octopus – Oh My! A season of new adventures at Riverbanks Zoo
November 7, 2025
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is recognizing both a notable farewell and an exciting new beginning at the Darnall W. and Susan F. Boyd Aquarium & Reptile Conservation Center. On October…
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Community vibrancy soars in Lexington
November 5, 2025
Record 45+ Business Compete in the 4th Annual Scarecrow Stroll on Main Competition The Town of Lexington and the Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center celebrated the winners of the Fourth…
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Wingard’s Market releases details on Jingle Bell Bash and Christmastime festivities
October 30, 2025
Wingard’s Market, one of the top 100 Garden Center’s in the country that is located in the heart of Lexington, announced the details of their Jingle Bell Bash! The weekend-long…
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SCETV invites families to enjoy a fun-filled Studio Boo fall festival on Oct. 30
October 28, 2025
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) invites families to celebrate the season at the inaugural Studio Boo Fall Festival, taking place on Oct. 30 from 5 to 7 p.m.…
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Rotary Club of Lexington’s Crawl for a Cause: A Spooktacular FUN-raiser!
October 27, 2025
Gather your ghouls and goblins and haunt downtown Lexington’s popular eateries for a spine-tingling good cause! The Rotary Club of Lexington is hosting its inaugural “Crawl for a Cause” on…
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5th Annual Blythewood Fall Championship Rodeo happening this weekend
October 23, 2025
Experience Columbia SC Sports is happy to once again to work with the Blythewood Fall Championship Rodeo presented by Scout Motors. Now in its fifth year, the event takes place…
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Full line-up announced for Day Two Festival at the Finlay Park grand re-opening weekend
October 23, 2025
The City of Columbia is excited to announce the full artist line-up for the Day Two Festival, the grand finale of the Finlay Park grand re-opening weekend on Sunday, November 16, 2025.…
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Susan Carol joins lineup for BizArts Scooby-Doo murder mystery at the Columbia Museum of Art
October 17, 2025
WHO: City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities and 7Sunday WHAT: BizArts is back and bolder than ever! In partnership with the City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities (OBO), 7Sunday presents…
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Congaree Land Trust Presents Fall Celebration – Sunday at Wavering Place
October 16, 2025
Join Congaree Land Trust (CLT) for this year’s fall conservation celebration, “Sunday at Wavering Place,” on Sunday, November 2nd, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This event will recognize CLT’s…
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South Carolina Gingerbread House Competition returns for third sweet season
October 16, 2025
The 3rd Annual South Carolina Gingerbread House Competition invites bakers, artists, designers, local businesses, and holiday enthusiasts of all ages to showcase their creativity in a celebration of community and…
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Museum gallery lighting project enters final phase
October 14, 2025The Columbia Museum of Art is entering the final phase of its sweeping gallery lighting renovation, a visionary project that began January 21, 2025. Coinciding with the museum’s milestone 75th…
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Astral Development’s plans progress to develop a mixed-use multi-family project at the intersections of Bull Street and Elmwood Avenue in Columbia, S.C.
October 13, 2025
Astral Development and Steady Capital’s plans progress to develop a 483,106 square-foot mixed-use multi-family project set to transform one of Columbia, South Carolina’s most visible downtown intersections at the corner…
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The Nickelodeon Theater awarded national Science on Screen® grant
October 8, 2025
The Nickelodeon Theater has been selected as one of 41 independent cinemas, museums, and community film organizations across the country to receive a 2025–26 Science on Screen® grant, an initiative…
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South Carolina Public Radio premieres new audio drama series, Shortwave Kitsch Radio
October 7, 2025
South Carolina Public Radio (SC Public Radio) is pleased to announce the premiere of Shortwave Kitsch Radio, an original audio drama series that combines history with creative storytelling. The series will…
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Columbia Museum of Art November 2025 Exhibitions and Events Calendar
October 2, 2025
Columbia Museum of Art November 2025 Calendar EXHIBITIONS Keith Haring: Radiant Vision On view through February 15, 2026 Keith Haring (1958–1990) emerged as a shooting star of the New York…
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End of the year fun at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
October 1, 2025
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Unveils a Magical Fall and Winter Season Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is preparing an exciting lineup of fall and winter experiences, including a sensory-friendly day, family…
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SCETV launches new series Kitchen Curious with Vivian Howard, blending kitchen wisdom, storytelling and everyday cooking
September 30, 2025
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) presents Kitchen Curious with Vivian Howard, a new half-hour food series that explores everyday kitchen questions — and the deeper stories behind them.…
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