Rufus Du Sol - PNC Music Pavillion
2023-08-12 19:30 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | PNC Music Pavillion – Charlotte, 707 Pavillion Boulevard, Charlotte, NC, 28262, United States

SC Historic Aviation Foundation Open House - Rosewood/Owens Field
2023-08-12 10:00 - 13:00 | Owens Field (Jim Hamilton–L.B. Owens Airport) – Rosewood, 1400 Jim Hamilton Boulevard, Columbia, SC, 29205, United States
The August Open House of the SC Historic Avaiation Foundation celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the foundation’s B-25C retrieval from the bottom of Lake Greenwood with special guests, historic vehicles and displays. Free and open to all ages.

Devine Street Summer Sidewalk Sale
2023-08-04 - 2023-08-06 | SC
Get ready for back-to-school with Devine Street’s “Summer Sidewalk Sale”, happening Friday – Sunday, August 4th, 5th and 6th (SC’s Tax Free Weekend). Come find some great deals on everything for your home, health, family and wardrobe!

Here are just SOME of the amazing discounts being offered. Please check with each location to determine hours of operation:

Bella Bridesmaids – It’s time for a Sample Sale! On Saturday, shop 10am to 2pm and check out their rack of $50 sample sale formal gowns. More than 150 dresses sizes 2 – 26. Perfect for prom, mother-of-the-occasion, wedding guests, galas and more!

Craft and Draft – Stop for a much-needed drink, delicious food and enjoy live music in-between your shopping adventures! Craft and Draft will feature “Tax-Free” Beer for to-go purchases (all package beer sold as carry-out will receive an 8% discount). Enjoy food trucks each day (Friday, 5-9pm, Parabellum Mobile Eats / Saturday, 5-9pm, Cousins Maine Lobster / Sunday, 5-8pm, Cafe Strudel).

The Crescent Olive – Purchase TWO bottles of oil / balsamic vinegar at the regular price and receive the THIRD bottle at HALF PRICE! (Bottle refill discounts will apply / sale cannot be combined with other discounts or awards).

Curio Classic – Let the experts at Curious Classic show you how to add “that special touch” to your home to make it go from “great” to “divine”. Showroom doors will be open Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 2pm and they will offer a 15% discount!

Gardener’s Outpost – Your yard WILL look better with some new plants! Stop in Gardner’s Outpost and check out their selection of “Buy one plant, get 50% off another plant”.

Il Giorgione Pizzeria & Wine Bar – Sip on a COMPLIMENTARY glass of Prosecco during lunch brunch Friday – Sunday. (Must be 21 to participate.)

JMcLaughlin – Don’t miss JMcLaughlin’s Summer Sale with 30% off your favorite clothing items! Hours are Friday & Saturday (10am – 6pm) and Sunday (12pm – 5pm).

Mainstream Boutique – Enjoy 60% off summer’s BEST styles and NEW FALL merchandise!

Parlour 818 – Let those locks shine while you SAVE MONEY at Parlour 818! Purchase 3 products and get one free OR save 20% off your purchase of Sidewalk Sale items.

Sugar & Lola – Enjoy mimosas, beer and seltzers all day while you shop this amazing store with discounts up to 40% on select jewelry and accessories.

Fireworks with the Phil
2023-07-04 04:00 - 13:00 | SEGRA Park, 1640 Freed Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
The South Carolina Philharmonic and conductor Morihiko Nakahara return to Segra Park on July 4th for FIREWORKS WITH THE PHIL! This year’s patriotic program will be a spectacular celebration. Get tickets for the whole family and join us for this new SC Phil tradition!

The Smile (Thom Yorke) - North Charleston Performing Arts Center
2023-07-02 19:30 - 23:30 | North Charleston Performing Arts Center, 5001 Coliseum Drive, North Charleston, SC, 29418, United States

Lake Murray Independence Day Fireworks and Boat Parade
2023-07-01 08:00 - 19:00 | Lake Murray, 1797 North Lake Drive, Lexington, SC, 29072, United States
12:00 PM: Patriotic Boat Parade at Bomb Island
Enjoy the patriotic display as locals & visitors decorate their boats in ways that will leave you amazed! Viewable from the park sites at the Lake Murray Dam after 12:30 PM or by boat! This year’s theme is “Red, White, Blue and You”. Prizes: 1st place $400, 2nd place $300, 3rd place $200, and 4th place $100. Registration will be available online through June 23. Visit Lake Murray Country Visitor’s Center to register through June 30.
9:30 PM: Watch SC’s Largest Fireworks Show on Lake Murray
Fireworks will launch at dark (roughly 9:30 PM) from two lake locations: Spence Island & Dreher Island. Fireworks DO NOT launch from the park sites at the dam. The best viewing location is from a boat.

LOCO Craft Beer Jam - Rescheduled Date
2023-06-24 11:00 - 19:00 | City Roots Farm – Rosewood, 1005 Airport Boulevard, Columbia, SC, 29205, United States

SC Philarmonic Chamber Crawl - Craft and Draft Devine
2023-06-21 18:00 - 22:00 | Craft and Draft – Devine Street, 2706 Devine Street, Columbia, SC, 29205, United States
CHAMBER CRAWL brings small classical ensembles to your favorite neighborhood watering holes. The Philharmonic is headed downtown to the original Craft & Draft (2706 Devine St, Columbia, SC 29205). Doors are at 6:00 PM, and the concert is at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $20. Reservations are recommended because space is limited.

Juneteenth Parade - SC's Main Street
2023-06-19 10:00 - 11:30 | SC’s Main Street, 1500 Main Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States

Groovin' in the Garden - North Main Community Garden
2023-06-17 13:00 - 17:00 | NOMA Community Garden, 2714 River Drive, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
A free summer concert in the NOMA/ North Main Street neighborhood with performances by Southern Soul Artist Joston Case, R & B Artist Nicole Marie, ‘Ray’ Tribute to Ray Charles and “Slick James” Tribute to Rick James. Bring blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy a night of good music, entertainment, and fun!

Palmetto Boys & Girls State Parade - SC's Main Street
2023-06-16 10:30 - 11:00 | SC’s Main Street, 1500 Main Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States

Taste on the River - West Columbia Beautification Foundation
2023-06-13 17:30 - 21:00 | Stone River, 121 Alexander Road, West Columbia, SC, 29169, United States
The 7th Annual West Columbia Beautification Foundation Taste on the Rivercelebrates the vibrant food scene of the Midlands while supporting the ongoing beautification efforts in West Columbia. Purchase tickets today for Tuesday, June 13, 2023, from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM, and join us at Stone River for an extraordinary culinary experience.
Tickets for the event are $100 per person. Attendees will enjoy an array of activities, including a captivating silent auction, tantalizing unlimited tastings from renowned restaurants, live music performed by the Easy Does It Duo, and a fully stocked open bar.
The participating restaurants include:

Black Rooster
Di Vino Rosso
Cafe Strudel
SakiTumi
Blue Marlin
Grecian Gardens
Hite’s BBQ
The Blended Bakery and Bistro
Cucinella’s Pizzeria and Italian Ice
Brookland Conference Center
Brickhouse Coffee & Tea Co.
The Cake House Casa de Pastel
Always Original Bakery

Purchase Tickets: https://bit.ly/2023TOTR
Facebook event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/801368551559185/

Southeastern Piano Festival - Koger Center and the USC School of Music
2023-06-10 - 2023-06-17 | Koger Center for the Arts, 1051 Greene St, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States

Little Shop of Horrors - Trustus
2023-06-08 - 2023-07-08 | Trustus Theater, 520 Lady Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States

Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing - Lexington Icehouse Amphitheater
2023-06-07 - 2023-06-11 | Icehouse Amphitheater – Lexington, 107 West Main Street, Lexington, SC, 29072, United States
The South Carolina Shakespeare Company presents William Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” for 6 nights.
Don’t be fooled by the title! A LOT happens in this play: many wonderful, happy, tragic, and funny “somethings” happen on the grounds of Leonato’s villa where Don Pedro and his comrades have returned from wat.
Director Lina Khoury has chosen a talented cast for this production. Join the South Carolina Shakespeare Company for exuberant excitement and hilarious action in Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing.
Shows will start at 7:30, and be on the following dates:
Thursday, June 1
Friday, June 2
Saturday, June 3
Thursday, June 8
Friday, June 9
and
Saturday, June 10
Bring a blanket and a picnic to enjoy this great performance.
June 8, 2023 – 07:30PM
Ticket Price(s): FREE

Southeastern Piano Festival Lunchtime Concert - FREE
2023-06-03 04:00 - 13:00 | SC
Take a break on your lunch hour and join us in the historic setting of the National Republic Ballroom at 1208 Washington Street in downtown Columbia for a FREE informal lunchtime concert featuring some of the very gifted young pianists participating in the Southeastern Piano Festival.
Bring your own lunch or pick up something to go from one of the many establishments within a couple of blocks of the venue, and feel free to enjoy your lunch while you listen. The Ballroom, the centerpiece of a gorgeously restored 1924 former bank building, is the setting for this concert that will showcase these young artists’ pianistic virtuosity in works ranging from Bach to Beethoven to Chopin and more.
The SEPF participants performing range in age from 14 to 18 and hail from many corners of the globe, from as close by as Charleston and as far away as Taiwan.
Come and go as you please, stay for some or all of the 90-minute program as you wish. You’ll be treated to some of the most sublime piano music ever written, performed by supremely gifted young artists, all in the air-conditioned comfort of this beautiful setting, one of the most remarkable spaces in the city of Columbia.
The National Republic Ballroom at 1208 Washington Street is located on the south side of Washington Street between Main and Sumter.
