#COLAweekend | Aug. 18-20, 2017
Whether you like art, music, comedy, or just good old-fashioned drinking, there’s an eclipse-themed event for that. This weekend offers up a plethora of things to do, from an epic water balloon battle to a geocaching cointrail. If you’re an eclipse-chaser or even if you’re just not buying into the hype, there’s simply no way you could be bored this weekend.

How will I be spending this weekend? I’ll be savoring my last few moments of freedom and idleness before UofSC classes start this Thursday.

Happy eclipse-chasing,

- Anjali

Friday | Aug. 18

WaterCooler:

Columbia Fireflies vs. Rome Braves | 7:05 p.m. | Spirit Communications Park | $10-15.45
UofSC Men’s Soccer vs. Winthrop ⚽ | 7 p.m. | Stone Stadium | 1300 Whaley St. | free
UofSC Women’s Soccer vs. University of Central Florida | 7 p.m. | Stone Stadium | 1300 Whaley St. | free

Discuss: “Solar Eclipses: the Dread and the Fascination” lecture | 7-8:30 p.m. | W.W. Hootie Johnson Performance Hall, Darla Moore School of Business (Room #101) | 1014 Greene St. | free

Active: Historic Water Balloon Battle 💦 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Robert Mills House & Gardens | 1616 Blanding St. | $15-20 | 21+

TheAlbum: Playlist for the Solar Eclipse | rec by DJ Dr. P

Drink:

Wine tasting with hors d'oeuvres | 5-9 p.m. | Bohemian Home | 2720 Devine St. | $10, refunded with purchase of any bottle(s) 🍷
Eclipse Cocktails | Aug. 18-21 | Motor Supply Co. Bistro | 923 Gervais St. | $9+

Film: Moonlight Matinee: A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court | 2:30-4:30 p.m. | Richland Library Blythewood | 218 McNulty Rd. | free

Job: All positions | Spotted Salamander | Apply Monday-Saturday, at the cafe

Saturday | Aug. 19

TotalEclipse:

The Final Journey of Christopher Columbia: Another ECLIPSEploitation Event | 6 p.m. - 12 a.m. | Tapp’s Arts Center | 1644 Main St. | free
EclipseFest – Hey, Johnny Park Foo Fighters Tribute 🎤 | 8 p.m. | Music Farm | 1022 Senate St. | $10-25 | Doors 7 p.m.
Eclipse Geocaching Cointrail | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center | 1101 Lincoln St. | free
Riverfront Park Eclipse Party | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Riverfront Park South | 312 Laurel St. free
ECLIPSE THIS! opening reception of The Grouping Exhibition | 2-4 p.m. | if ART Gallery | 1223 Lincoln St. | free 🎨
30+ more eclipse events 🌒 | various locations | TotalEclipseWeekend.com

Learn:

Summer Learning Challenge Wrap-Up Party ft. Frances England | 10:30-11:30 a.m. + 3-4 p.m. | Richland Library Main, Auditorium | 1431 Assembly St. | free
Smartphones for Seniors 102 📱 | 3-4 p.m. | Richland Library Eastover | 608 Main St., Eastover | free

Arts: First Night of Southern Lights | 7:30-10 p.m. | Congaree River’s Coble Plaza | 211 Gervais St. | free

Show: Rickey Smiley & Friends | 8 p.m. | The Township Auditorium | 1703 Taylor St. | $45.20-66.75

Cause: Greek Explosion | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Charles W. Johnson Stadium, Two Notch Rd. | $10-15

Water Cooler: Columbia Fireflies vs. Rome Braves | 5:05 p.m. | Spirit Communications Park | $5+, NASA night

Dish: Roots Hummus Rotisserie Chicken Fajitas | 4-6 p.m. | Lowes Foods | 2440 Augusta Hwy. | free

Sunday | Aug. 20

Active: Summer’s End Solar Run 👟 | 6-9 p.m. | Saluda Shoals Park, east entrance | 5605 Bush River Rd. | $35

Total Eclipse:

Eclipse Eve Block Party 🎉 | 2-8 p.m. | Music Farm + Tin Roof | 1022 Senate St. | free
20+ more eclipse events 🌒 | various locations | TotalEclipseWeekend.com

Arts:

Always Looking Up: The Eclipse in Renaissance Art | 3-4 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art | 1515 Main St. | free-$6
The Brilliance Behind the Beams | 3 - 4:30 p.m. | Richland Library Main, Auditorium | 1431 Assembly St. | free

Dish: Cheerwine Pulled Pork BBQ | 3-5 p.m. | Lowes Foods | 5222 Sunset Blvd. | free

WaterCooler: Columbia Fireflies vs. Rome Braves | 5:05 p.m. | Spirit Communications Park | $15-15.45 ⚾

AllWeekend

TotalEclipse:

A Total Eclipse of the Park | Aug. 18-Aug. 21 | various times | Doko Meadows Park | 100 Alvina Hagood Cir., Blythewood | free
UofSC Total Eclipse events | Aug. 18-Aug. 21 | various times + locations

Show: Million Dollar Quartet | Aug. 18-19, 8 p.m., Aug. 20, 3 p.m. | Town Theatre | 1012 Sumter St. | $15-25

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