City of Columbia, Columbia SC

"5 Dollar Fiesta" Pet Adoption Promo
2025-05-05 | Columbia Animal Services, 127 Humane Lane, Columbia, SC, 29209, United States
$5 adoption fee for all pets, ONE DAY ONLY.
See the dogs & cats at Columbia Animal Services that are looking for a new home here: https://24petconnect.com/ColumbiaAdoptablePets

Kickoff to Small Business Week Press Conference
2025-05-05 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Bierkeller, 600 Canal Side Street Suite 1009
The City of Columbia in partnership with the Columbia Chamber of Commerce, Richland County, and the Small Business Administration (SBA) are hosting a press conference to kick off National Small Business Week 2025 on Monday, May 5, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Bierkeller Brewing Company, located at 600 Canalside Street, Suite 1009.
Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann, South Carolina State Senator Russell Ott (District 26), Richland County Administrator Leonardo Brown, President and CEO of Columbia Chamber Carl Blackstone, and SBA District Director Melissa Lindler will provide remarks. The City of Columbia and Richland County will also present a proclamation in honor of National Small Business Week 2025.
National Small Business Week recognizes the contributions of entrepreneurs and small business owners and celebrates their tenacity. We invite the community to join us for this event!
For more information, please contact the Office of Business Opportunities at (803) 545-3950 or send an email to OBO@columbiasc.gov.

Tour de Taco Ride
2025-05-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Cycle Center
Join Outspokin’ Bicycles, Midlands SORBA, and the Columbia Composite NICA and build your off-road skills at Harbison State Forest. This ages 10+ clinic is free, but there is a $5 parking fee, and space is limited. Check out the Facebook event, and email bikeclinic@outspokinbicycles.com to register.

The Street Project Film Screening
2025-05-06 18:30 - 20:00 | Nickelodeon Theater, 1607 Main Street, Columbia, SC, United States
Join Cola Town Bike Collective for a screening of The Street Project at the Nickelodeon Theater starting at 6:30 PM. This powerful documentary explores how communities are reclaiming their streets for safety and livability. Stick around after for a panel with local leaders and advocates. This event is free, but please visit the Nick’s website to reserve your seat.

National Bike & Roll to School Day
2025-05-07
Join a local event or sign up to organize one at your school – find out more at walkbiketoschool.org.

Senior Bingo
2025-05-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Busby Community Center, 1735 Busby St, Columbia, 29203, United States

Lunch & Learn: House History
2025-05-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Richland County Public Library, 1431 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Join us at the Richland Library in the Local History Room to discover tools and methods for researching your historic Columbia home!
Learn more here: https://www.richlandlibrary.com/event/2025-05-07/preservation-month-researching-your-house-history
See more events for Historic Preservation Month Here: https://www.columbiacompass.org/celebratemay.html

Prisma Health
2025-05-07 17:30 - 18:30 | Lorick Park, 1735 Lorick Ave, Columbia, SC, 29203, United States

Shop Dog Suspension Group Mountain Bike Ride
2025-05-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Harbison State Forest
Meet at Harbison State Forest; contact shopdogsuspension@gmail.com with any questions.

Cola Women/Trans/Femme/Non-binary Cyclists Ride
2025-05-07 18:30 - 19:30 | Cola Town Bike Collective, 711 Elmwood Avenue
Meet at 6:30PM for a 10-12 mile, no-drop monthly social ride for femme/trans/women/nonbinary riders. Meet at Cola Town Bike Collective (711 Elmwood Ave) and follow cola_wtfnb_cyclists on Instagram for details.

Youth & Community Prayer Service
2025-05-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Eau Claire Baptist Church, 4427 N. Main Street, Columbia, SC, 29203, United States
Eau Claire Baptist Church is hosting a youth & community prayer service.
Doors will open at 4:30 PM.
Services start in sanctuary:

Music
Prayer
Message

Outside Events

Food
Fellowship
Games

Partnering with St. Paul Baptist Church, Ascension Lutheran Church, Temple Zion Baptist Church, and City of Refuge Church

Planning Commission (PC) Meeting
2025-05-08 16:00 - 18:00 | City Hall, Council Chambers, 1737 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Regularly scheduled Design/Development Review Commission Meeting. Application deadline for this meeting is April 7, 2025. For more information, call 803-545-3333 or visit the PC page for agendas, approved minutes, a printable calendar, and more.

(SOLD OUT) 12th Annual Small Business Week Conference
2025-05-09 09:00 - 22:00 | Marriott Columbia, 1200 Hampton St, Columbia, SC, 29218, United States
The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities is hosting the City of Columbia’s 12th Annual Small Business Week Conference. During this year’s conference we will provide information and resources to small businesses and entrepreneurs with a vendor showcase and breakout sessions from local subject matter experts. In addition to the conference, the U.S. Small Business Administration will host an awards ceremony and match making sessions for those attending.
This year’s keynote speaker is Major General Daryl Hood, Commander of the Army Training Center and Fort Jackson and TV and radio personality, Cynthia Hardy will serve as our Mistress of Ceremony!
Registration is now open at https://sbwc2025.eventbrite.com. Early bird tickets are now on sale for $25 until April 24th. After the 24th, the price will increase to $35.00. For any questions regarding the conference, please contact Kalenna Ginyard, OBO Program Compliance Specialist at (803)545-3960 or send an email to OBO@columbiasc.gov.

Food Truck Friday!
2025-05-09 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-16 11:00 - 15:00 | 2300 Bull Street (REI Co-op parking lot at BullStreet, corner of Bull and Colonial), 2300 Bull Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Each Friday from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm, join us in the REI Co-op parking lot on Bull Street to enjoy lunch from a variety of food trucks!
Check out the line up for February’s food trucks:
May 2, 2025:

Kurt’s Kitchen
Smok’in Pot
Snacks & Things
Wise-Lemonade

May 9, 2025:

Lunch Box
Mahjal’s Filipino
Mamas Taste of the World
Petite Sweets Bakeshop

May 16, 2025:

Lobster Dogs
Smoke It Up
Wise’s Fish & Fries

May 30, 2025:

Brown Bag Deli
La Dolce Vita Pizza
Mahjal’s Filipino
The Haute Dog Lady

The Underground Cookout
2025-05-10 | Lincoln Street Tunnel, Vista Greenway, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States

National Dog Mom Day Adoption Promo
2025-05-10 | Columbia Animal Services, 127 Humane Lane, Columbia, SC, 29209, United States
Adoption fees waived for all dogs, ONE DAY ONLY.
See the dogs & cats at Columbia Animal Services that are looking for a new home here: https://24petconnect.com/ColumbiaAdoptablePets

SOLD OUT - Window Repair Workshop
2025-05-10 10:00 - 12:00 | 1623 Richland Street
As a part of Historic Preservation Month in Columbia, we are hosting a Window Repair Workshop. Join us to learn to unstick, re-rope, and restore historic wood windows.
See more events for Historic Preservation Month Here: https://www.columbiacompass.org/celebratemay.html

Lunch & Learn: Protected or Not
2025-05-14 12:00 - 13:00 | All Good Books, 734 Harden St, Columbia, SC, 29212, United States
Learn the how’s and why’s of Columbia’s preservation protections.
Registration Encouraged: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lunch-learn-protected-or-not-tickets-1337283293329?aff=oddtdtc
See more events for Historic Preservation Month Here: https://www.columbiacompass.org/celebratemay.htmlreator

Community Planning Workshop - Presentation of Concepts
2025-05-14 17:30 - 19:00 | Eau Claire Print Building, 3907 Ensor Avenue, Columbia, 29203
Councilwoman Tina Herbert, City Planning and Toole Design will be facilitating a community planning workshop for stakeholders to develop a vision and goals for the future development of the property at River Drive between Park Street and Main Street, adjacent to the future Vista Greenway extension.

Bike Month Pub Tour
2025-05-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Outspokin’ Bicycles, 3223 Devine Street
Join Outspokin’ and Midland SORBA for a cycling ‘Pub Tour’ – a leisurely-paced ride visiting WECO, Columbia Craft, and Craft & Draft. Meet at 6 PM at Outspokin’ Bicycles (3223 Devine Street). Helmets and lights are required, see the Facebook event for additional info.

Cycle Center Basic Bike Maintenance Clinic
2025-05-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Cycle Center
Meet at Cycle Center (1001 Harden) and build your bike knowledge! Register by emailing info@cyclecenter.com.

Design/Development Review Commission (D/DRC) Meeting
2025-05-15 16:00 - 18:00 | City Hall, Council Chambers, 1737 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Regularly scheduled Design/Development Review Commission Meeting. Application deadline for this meeting is April 21, 2025. For more information, call 803-545-3222 or visit the D/DRC page for agendas, approved minutes, a printable calendar, and more.

Columbia Black Expo: Black Owned Wine & Spirits - Kick Off Reception
2025-05-15 18:00 - 21:00 | Runway 728, 724 S. Edisto Street, Columbia, SC, 29205, United States

Bike to Work Day
2025-05-16 07:30 - 08:30
Ride with a group or on your own to arrive at the State House (Gervais Street side) at 8:30 AM, take a group picture, and ride down Main Street to City Hall. Group rides start from:

Outspokin’ Bicycles, Devine Street (7:45 AM)
The intersection of Earlewood Drive and Recreation Drive (8:00 AM)
Cycle Center (8:00 AM)

Dance for Fitness with Miss Richland County
2025-05-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Greenview Park, 6700 David Street, Columbia, SC, 29203, United States

Columbia Black Expo: Taste of Black Columbia
2025-05-16 19:30 - 23:00 | SC State Fairgrounds, 1200 Rosewood Drive, Columbia, SC, United States
Experience the Taste of Black Columbia!
​Step into a world where every dish tells a story and every flavor sings of history. On May 16, 2025, join us for a night where our culinary culture takes center stage, from 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm.
Get your ticket, bring your appetite, your dancing shoes and prepare to experience the Taste of Black Columbia.

Friends of Harbison Trail Work Day
2025-05-17 09:00 - 10:00 | Harbison State Forest
Meet at the Harbison Ed Center to volunteer with Friends of Harbison State Forest; bring work gloves, water, and snacks, and wear appropriate clothing; tools will be provided. Details on the Friends of Harbison Facebook page.

Energy Efficiency Workshop
2025-05-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Historic Melrose Heights, 1429 Hagood, Columbia, SC, United States
As part of Historic Preservation Month in Columbia, learn how to improve the energy efficiency of your house. Watch a blower door demonstration and learn the basics of window repair.
Registration Encouraged: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-energy-efficiency-in-historic-homes-tickets-1337268067789?aff=oddtdtcreator
See more events for Historic Preservation Month Here: https://www.columbiacompass.org/celebratemay.html

Annual Luau Line Dance Party
2025-05-17 10:00 - 16:00 | Greenview Park, 6700 David Street, Columbia, SC, 29203, United States
Aloha, Columbia! You’re invited to Linedance Luau at Greenview Park!

Ages 16+
Free, but must have ticket to enter!
Bring your own food and non-alcoholic drinks
Please wear luau attire!

For questions, call Erica at (803) 754-5223
