A training session for the newly appointed Urban Design Review Commission (U/DRC) and the Historic Preservation Design Review Committee (HP/DRC) will be held on Monday, April 27th, 2026 from 3:00...
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1 event,The grounds of the South Carolina State House are meant to be a neutral space that represents all citizens of the state, but what stories are actually being told there?... |
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National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
Adoption fees waived for ALL pets, all day. Includes puppies and kittens. All pets come spayed or neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated at the time of adoption.
WOW Studio One Theatre & Film Festival
Lights. Legacy. Opportunity. WOW Studio One Theatre & Film Festival Makes Its Downtown Debut in Columbia, SC A Three-Day, Grammy-Style Celebration of Theatre, Film, and Creative Power April 30 –... |
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ONSE will host the first session of the inaugural Strong Roots Parenting initiative. Will work with parents and guardians to have hard conversation, and get back to being themselves. This... |
3 events,Join us at Bierkeller Brewing Co. from 12-3pm for the Pups & Pints Adoption Event and Donation Drive! Adoption fees waived! Please come prepared with a collar and leash if... The Koger Center for the Arts has set the headliners for the first Levitt AMP Columbia Music Series, a series of free outdoor concerts sponsored in part by the Levitt... |
1 event,Join planning staff for a bike tour of historic African American resources in downtown Columbia Hop on your bike and join City preservation staff on a bike tour through time... |
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“$5 Fiesta” Adoption Promo
$5 adoptions, all pets all day. All pets come spayed or neutered, microchipped, and up to date on basic vaccines at the time of adoption. Join Columbia City Council as they officially declare May as National Historic Preservation Month. Join Street Meat for a 6 mile ride around downtown with time at the end to talk and hangout at the bike collective! |
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National Bike & Roll to School Day
Join a local event or sign up to organize one at your school - find out more at walkbiketoschool.org.
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The City of Columbia Business Opportunities presents the 13th Annual Small Business Week Conference! Join us to... Recognize local business who have continued growing successful businesses Receive free business resources... Senior Programming Presents: Bingo Night! 1st Wednesday of every month, join us for games, prizes, fellowship, and fun! Meet us for a 10 mile, no-drop monthly social ride for femme/trans/women/ nonbinary riders + stop for a sweet treat downtown. Follow Cola_WTFNB_Cyclist on Instagram for more updates. |
2 events,To mark National Historic Preservation Month, join us for a lunchtime learning opportunity in the Walker Local and Family History Center to discover tools and methods for researching your historic... Regularly scheduled Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting. Application deadline for this meeting is April 3, 2026. For more information, call 803-545-3333 or visit the BoZA page for agendas, approved minutes, a printable calendar, and more. |
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3 events,“Kitten Shower” donation drive for neonatal kittens. Drop off donations at the shelter and learn more about the basics of kitten fostering! CAS Amazon Cat Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1CIXKCWADOK92 This is a Classic Alley Cat race! Upon departure, each rider receives a sealed envelope with 5 location clues. Riders must find each checkpoint, complete the activity, collect a stamp,... The Koger Center for the Arts has set the headliners for the first Levitt AMP Columbia Music Series, a series of free outdoor concerts sponsored in part by the Levitt... |
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The Sharing the Road project team has developed draft program, policy, and project recommendations aimed at making our roadways safer, and we want to share them with you at a...
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Black Dog Pizza brings a fresh energy to downtown Columbia, blending Old World inspiration with a modern, laid back pizza bar experience. Known for its crisp, Neo Neapolitan style pizza,...
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The Sharing the Road project team has developed draft program, policy, and project recommendations aimed at making our roadways safer, and we want to share them with you at a... |
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2 events,This ribbon cutting event recognizes recent improvements to the Cola Town Bike Collective space and updates to the public bike repair stand network across Columbia, completed in partnership with Leadership... Regularly scheduled Design/Development Review Commission Meeting. Application deadline for this meeting is April 13, 2026. For more information, call 803-545-3333 or visit the PC page for agendas, approved minutes, a printable calendar, and more. |
2 events,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... Join Cola Town Bike Collective and Outspokin' Bicycle in biking to the ball park to support the Fireflies! We'll swing by Cola Town Bike Collective and head over to Segra... |
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WHO: City of Columbia Public Works Department, Columbia Police Department, Columbia-Richland Fire Department, various other City of Columbia Departments WHAT: Public Works in conjunction with Soda City will be inviting various departments...
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Overview The Expo is also a forum to educate, enlighten and inspire the entire community and the African-American community in particular. 2026 Columbia Black Expo Experience the vibrancy, creativity, and...
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Annual Fundraiser to Support Columbia Green’s Community Grants and Beat the Heat Columbia Green, a local nonprofit dedicated to beautification, greenspaces, and urban reforestation since 1984, is proud to announce... |
1 event,Join Cola Town Bike Collective for a 4-mile social ride along S. Main Street with a stop at Rita’s, returning via the Vista Greenway. Easy pace, no-drop. Big kid friendly! |
1 event,Join us for fun, fellowship, and helpful information! Enjoy games, connect with others, and learn about community and health resources with Columbia AARP Chapter 753. Open to adults 50+ Free... |
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3 events,Regularly scheduled Urban Design Review Commission Meeting. Standard Application Deadline is 4:00 p.m. on April 20, 2026. Standard Application Deadline is 4:00 p.m. on May 18, 2026. As part of Historic Preservation Month in Columbia, join us for the Masonry Repointing Workshop to learn the basics of masonry repointing and repair with an expert mason. Registration REQUIRED:... Join Cycle Center at Harbison State Forest for our trail ride. Bring your helmet and sense of adventure! |
3 events,Regularly scheduled Historic Preservation/Development Review Commission Meeting. Application deadline for this meeting is April 20, 2026. For more information, call 803-545-3222 or visit the HP/DRC page for agendas, approved minutes, a printable calendar,... Join Outspokin' Bicycles and the Palmetto Trail for a ride along the Capital City Passage, followed by beer and pizza at the Palmetto Trail office afterwards. For event details and registration Click... Bikes & Trains. Did you know you can bring your bicycle on Amtrak trains here in Columbia? Join CTBC for a presentation on Amtrak bicycle travel options, including trip ideas... |
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1 event,The Healing Circle is designed to bring community members together to discuss the impacts of violence on our Neighborhoods and to discuss how we can all work together to heal... |
1 event,Join Cola Town Bike Collective for an 8-mile social ride with a coffee stop. We’ll stop along the way to look at key corridors, share a few recent wins, and... |
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1 event,Enjoy happy hour with past Mabel Payne award winners as they discuss architecture and preservation in Columbia Join City preservation staff, local preservationists, and historic home owners for a chat... |
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Inaugural Songbird Festival at Finlay Park
A new music festival is taking flight in the heart of downtown Columbia. The inaugural Songbird Festival 26 will debut Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31, at Finlay Park,... |
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BAPS Charities has has selected City of Columbia Homeless Services as the beneficiary of the "Walk | Run - Spirit of Service" fundraiser. The event is free the group just... |
Explore the Experience Columbia SC event calendar to discover an array of performing arts, seasonal celebrations, concerts, nightlife, outdoor activities, and much more!

