Scroll our calendar to find the perfect events during your stay or plan your stay around one of our fantastic events. With substantial diversity and community pride, there’s an event every weekend; festivals every month. There’s something for everyone in the family… food festivals, arts and entertainment showcases, cultural, historical and contemporary events. Holiday happenings for every season including the July Celebration on Lake Murray a top 10 Southeast Event. With so many events to offer, you will probably have to extend your stay in Lake Murray Country.
This exhibition showcases the remarkable moments of a designer who fell in love with fashion at 4 years old while living in Ridgeway, South Carolina, and has become one of the biggest names in the industry. Sergio Hudson’s high-profile clients include Beyoncé, Michelle Obama, Serena Williams, Jessica Chastain, Rihanna, Kamala Harris, Blake Lively, Kendall Jenner, […]
Over the course of his career, Darrel Ellis developed a distinct studio practice that merged the formal vocabularies of drawing, photography, painting, and printmaking to redefine Black male identity and family within the constructs of art history and mainstream culture. Ellis was influential during his life, inspiring the work of other artists and participating in […]
Through the lenses of interior scenes and material culture, Interior Lives explores the ways everyday Americans lived, worked, played, and evolved their identities in the first half of the 20th century. Homes, workplaces, and the spaces between were newly envisioned in response to socioeconomic and technological shifts. American artists, many of whom continued to work in a […]
Enjoy free admission and extended hours. Tour the collection at 6:00 p.m. Last gallery entry at 7:30 p.m. Be on Boyd Plaza in the evening for live music, food vendors, and a beer garden. Free. Plaza events by First Thursday on Main. Free admission courtesy of Dominion Energy. Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s […]
Experience Main Street Columbia's thriving mix of art, food and fun every month! On the first Thursday of each month, businesses in downtown Columbia participate in First Thursday on Main by keeping their doors open late, offering a mix of specials, events, entertainment, and more! From the 1200 block all the way to the 1700 block […]
Discover A Flock of Seagulls, the iconic new wave sensation known for their eccentric haircuts and timeless hit "I Ran (So Far Away)." Emerging from the synth-heavy new romantic movement, the band's sleek dance-pop garnered widespread acclaim. Formed in 1980 by lead vocalist Mike Score and joined by Ali (drums), Frank Maudsley (bass), and Paul […]
Paul Thorn has created an innovative and impressive career, pleasing crowds with his muscular brand of roots music – bluesy, rocking and thoroughly Southern American, yet also speaking universal truths. Among those who value originality, inspiration, eccentricity, and character – as well as talent that hovers somewhere on the outskirts of genius, the story of […]
Join the SC Phil May 4th at 8:00 AM at Saluda Shoals for our 1st ever SK run/walk! This event is perfect for the avid runner or the family looking for an afternoon stroll. After your run/walk relax with food, beverages and live music! The evening will conclude with a Chamber Crawl concert by SC […]
Soda City Market is Columbia’s weekly Main Street event inspired by traditional European street markets. In partnership with Founders Federal Credit Union, we’re open every Saturday morning 9 a.m. –1 p.m., year-round, rain or shine! Find everything you need to nourish your brain, body, and belly—helping establish our city as the real southern hotspot for locals […]
This exhibition showcases the remarkable moments of a designer who fell in love with fashion at 4 years old while living in Ridgeway, South Carolina, and has become one of the biggest names in the industry. Sergio Hudson’s high-profile clients include Beyoncé, Michelle Obama, Serena Williams, Jessica Chastain, Rihanna, Kamala Harris, Blake Lively, Kendall Jenner, […]
A world class barbecue cook-off at Saluda Shoals Park! Savor the flavor of the award winning "Q" from more than 20 of South Carolina's best barbecue cookers. All you can eat barbecue tasting is from 11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. or until it runs out. All ages Beer will be available for purchase at the event. IDs […]
LIVE MUSIC FEATURING -YACHT ROCK REVUE! 2024 Rosewood Crawfish Festival Saturday, May 4, 2024 11am-7pm Rain or Shine. No Refunds. $12 Presale Pricing! $15 Day of Event at the Gate Back Again This Year! Get your own table spread of crawfish instead of just a plate at the all-new Crawdad Corner! Reserved Table: Lousiana's best […]
