Week of Feb. 1

February 1

Civic: Growth and Opportunity in Lexington | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Greater Lexington Chamber + Visitor’s Center | 311 West Main St. | free, registration required

Show:

Arts:

Drag Bingo Night | 7-10 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art | $25 | join Patti O’Furniture for bingo at 8 p.m. + take a guided tour of Midcentury Masters
Pottery Wheel Date Night | 7-9 p.m. | Art Smart Academy | 1021 Kinley Rd., Irmo | $55

February 2

Workshop: Chinese Painting and Tai Chi inform Contemporary Expression | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Olympia Room | 701 Whaley St. | $70 or $60 for members

February 3

Talk: King Solomon’s Table with Joan Nathan | 2-3:30 p.m. | Beth Shalom Synagogue | 5827 N Trenholm Rd. | $20 or $15 for Historic Columbia members

Show: Honors Voice Recital | 7:30 p.m. | UofSC School of Music | free

February 5

Learn:

Civil Rights History in South Carolina | 11:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m. | The Lourie Center | 1650 Park Cir. | $10 full members, $30 non-members
A Reader's Guide to "Tales of the Congaree" | 1-1:50 p.m. | The Lourie Center | 1650 Park Cir. | $10 full members, $30 non-members
Chamber Issues Forum: A discussion about education reform | 8-9 a.m. | Richland Library, Main | free

February 7

Watercooler: Gamecock's Women's Basketball vs. Ole Miss | 7 p.m. | Colonial Life Arena | $7-$62

Learn: Who's Afraid of Opera | 1-1:50 p.m. | The Lourie Center | 1650 Park Cir. | $10 full members, $30 non-members

Talk:

Data-Driven Marketing with Evan Carroll & Melissa Harmston | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | USC Alumni Center, Grand Ballroom | free
An Evening with Dr. Wendy Mogel | 6 p.m. | Hammond School | 854 Galway Ln. | free to register | Dr. Mogel is a renowned parenting expert + child psychologist

Show: USC Concert Choir First Thursday Concert | 7:30 p.m. | Main Street United Methodists Church | 1830 Main St. | free

Week of Feb. 8

February 8

AllWeekend: Columbia Boat Show | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | SC State Fairgrounds | $8 or free for children 12 + under

February 9

WaterCooler: Gamecock Men's Basketball vs. Arkansas | 3:30 p.m. | Colonial Life Arena | $20 | buy tickets here

Symphonie Fantastique! | 7:30 p.m. | Koger Center for the Arts | $23-$53

February 10

Show: Freeman Sunday Concert | 3 p.m. | UofSC School of Music | $15 adults, $10 for seniors + UofSC faculty and staff, or $5 for students

February 11

Active: Driving Down Main Topgolf Swing Suite Tournament | 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | The Venue on Main | 1624 Main St. | $300 per foursome or $450 for VIP

February 12

Learn:

Civil Rights History in South Carolina | 11:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m. | The Lourie Center | 1650 Park Circ. | $10 full members, $30 non-members

A Reader's Guide to "Tales of the Congaree" | 1-1:50 p.m. | The Lourie Center | 1650 Park Cir. | $10 full members, $30 non-members

February 14

WaterCooler: Gamecock Women's Basketball vs. Georgia | 7 p.m. | Colonial Life Arena | $7-$77

Learn: Who's Afraid of Opera | 1-1:50 p.m. | The Lourie Center | 1650 Park Cir. | $10 full members, $30 non-members

Week of Feb. 15

Friday, February 15

Art: Our Voice: Celebrating the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Awards: Opening Reception | 6:30 - 9 p.m. | Richland Library Main | free | the exhibit is celebrating 50 years of upholding the vital importance of children's literature that celebrates African American life and culture.

WaterCooler: Gamecock Baseball vs. Liberty | 4 p.m. | Founders Park | $11-$33

Gala: 2019 Midlands Heart Ball | 7 p.m. - 12 a.m. | UofSC Alumni Center | $200 | includes dinner, live action + more

Party: Stupid Cupid | 6 p.m. | The Woody in the Vista | 808 Lady St. | free

Show:

Love is Love Cabaret | 8-10 p.m. | Trustus Theater | 520 Lady St. | $20
A Night of Music with Brittany Turnipseed | 8-10 p.m. | Chayz Lounge | 923 Gervais St. | $20-25
Tauren Wells in Concert | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Columbia International University | 7435 Monticello Rd. | $10
Comedy is a Drag: A Standup Comedy Drag Show | 8-11 p.m. | Tapps Art Center | 1644 Main St. | $10 or $5 if you show up in drag
Bill’s Music Shop Open Stage | 7:30-9 p.m. | Bill’s Music Shop | 710 Meeting St. | $5

Saturday, February 16

WaterCooler: Gamecock Men's Basketball vs. Texas A&M | 1 p.m.| Colonial Life Arena | $20+

Art: Art Class: Mosaic 101 | 10 a.m. | Columbia Museum of Art | $100 or $80 for members

BookWorm: Meet the Author: Derrick Barnes | 2:30-4 p.m. | Richland Library, Main | free

Party: Thank U, Next | 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. | Tin Roof | free entry if you bring a pic of your ex to put in the burn book

Drink: World Beer Festival | 12-4 p.m.+ 6-10 p.m. | South Carolina State Fair Grounds | $40-$75

Celebrate: Hip*Wa*Zee Closing Party | 2-6 p.m. | Hip*Wa*Zee in Five Points | $2 suggested donation | ft. live music + special clearance pricing on remaining store stock

Cause: Guitar Gala | 6-9 p.m. | 300 Senate Venue | 316 Senate St. | $62

Sunday, February 17

Film: Oscar Nominated Short Films: Live Action | 2 p.m. | The Nickelodeon Theatre | $9

Drink: 3rd Annual Smoke and Beer Festival | 12-4 p.m. | Farm to Table | 1005 Airport Blvd. | $20

TryThis: Poetry Jam | 8-11 p.m. | The Weekend Restaurant and Lounge | 9221 Two Notch Rd. | $10

Show: Lake Murray Symphony Orchestra Presents: A French Toast | 3:30-5 p.m. | Harbison Theatre | 7300 College St., Irmo | free, donations accepted

Monday, February 18

Arts: Artist Showcase: Michael Dantzler | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Richland Library, North Main | free

Tour: President’s Day Tours: Woodrow Wilson Family Home | times vary | 1705 Hampton St. | $10 or $7 for children 6-12 + free for Historic Columbia members + children under 6

Show: Broadway in Columbia presents the Wizard of Oz | 7 p.m. | Koger Center for the Arts | $49-59

Learn: President’s Day Tours, Woodrow Wilson Family Home | 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. | 1705 Hampton St. | free for members $10 non-members

Tuesday, February 19

WaterCooler: Gamecock Men's Basketball vs. Ole Miss | 7 p.m. | Colonial Life Arena | $12 | buy tickets here

Learn:

Civil Rights History in South Carolina | 11:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m. | The Lourie Center | 1650 Park Cir. | $10 full members, $30 non-members

A Reader's Guide to "Tales of the Congaree" | 1-1:50 p.m. | The Lourie Center | 1650 Park Cir. | $10 full members, $30 non-members

Dish: A Taste of History: A Black History Month Celebration | 2:30-4 p.m. | Richland Library, Main | free to register with a library card

Active: Bend and Barre | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | 701 Whaley | $10 | tuesday night pop up Barre class

Network: In Her Shoes | 5-8 p.m. | 701 Whaley | free | Join Her Campus South Carolina for a night of networking and three keynote speakers

February 20

Film: The People Under the Stairs | 6:30 p.m. | The Nickelodeon Theatre | $11

Wednesday, February 21

WaterCooler: Gamecock Women's Basketball vs. Kentucky | 7 p.m. | Colonial Life Arena | $7-$77

Show:

- USC Symphony Orchestra: Mozart Symphony No. 40 | 7:30 p.m. | Koger Center for the Arts | $30, $25 for senior citizen/UofSC faculty and staff, $5 for children under 18 + non-USC students with ID, free for UofSC students
- Three Dog Night | 7:30 p.m. | The Township Auditorium | 1703 Taylor St. | $45-75
- The Wolves | 8 p.m. | Longstreet Theatre | $22 or $20 for USC faculty/staff, military personnel and seniors + $15 for USC students
- Jenn Snyder Hosts Open Mic Night (Comedy) | 8-11 p.m. | 1626 Main St. | free

Civic: Making Government Work for You | 6-7:30 p.m. | Decker Center/Sheriff's Annex | 2500 Decker Blvd. | free?

Arts: Eat with Art with Hoa Sypolt | 6-8 p.m. | Motor Supply | 920 Gervais St. | free

Cause: 9th Annual ‘Hoop It Up’ Blood Drive | 7 a.m.-3 p.m. | Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center | 1101 Lincoln St. | the South Carolina Red Cross is in critical need of blood to save lives

WaterCooler: Gamecock Women's Basketball vs. Kentucky | 7 p.m. | Colonial Life Arena | $7-$77

Show: USC Symphony Orchestra: Mozart Symphony No. 40 | 7:30 p.m. | Koger Center for the Arts | $30, $25 for senior citizen/UofSC faculty and staff, $5 for children under 18 + non-USC students with ID, free for UofSC students

Week of Feb. 22

Friday, February 22

Show:

Opera at USC: The Cunning Little Vixen | 7:30 p.m. | Drayton Hall Theater | 1214 College St. | $25, $20 for seniors/Uof SC faculty & staff/military, or $10 for students | continuing Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m. + Feb. 24 at 3:00 p.m.
An Evening with Fleetwood Mac | 8 p.m. | Colonial Life Arena | $69.50-199.50
Jazz on Main | 8-11 p.m. | 1626 Main St. | $10 or $15 at the door | featuring ColaJazz, celebrating Dexter Gordon

Saturday, February 23

Dish:

Shuckin for the Law + Pig Pickin | 1-5 p.m. | Hay Hill Events | 1625 Bluff Rd. | $35
Shuckin' on the Shoals Festival | 3-7 p.m. | Saluda Shoals Park East | $90 or $70 for Saluda Shoals members + extra cost for participating in the 5k or 1 mi. Walk
Crab boil party | 5-8 p.m. | Swamp Cabbage Brewing Company | $40 all you can eat or $15 per box

Film: Oscar Nominated Short Films: Documentary | 2 p.m. | The Nickelodeon Theatre | $9

Show: Viva Momix | 7:30 p.m. | Harbison Theatre | 7300 College St., Irmo | $25-30

Show: WWE Live Road to Wrestlemania | 7:30 p.m. | Colonial Life Arena | tickets starting at $18

ForKids: Storytime in the Galleries | time? | Columbia Museum of Art | free

Sunday, February 24

Show: Rock of Ages | 7 p.m. | Koger Center for the Arts | $49-59

TryThis: Black HIstory Heritage Ball | 5-8 p.m. | Greenview Park | 6700 David St. | $10

Monday, February, 25

Dish: Taste on the River | 6-9 p.m. | Stone River, 121 Alexander Rd., West Columbia | $50 | Ticket includes 2 drink tickets, samples from 10+ restaurants, silent auction + more; cash bar available. 🍽

Play: Friends Trivia Night! | 7-10:15 p.m. | Flying Saucer | Free | Food + drinks for purchase. $50 prize at each game.

Learn: Professional Risk-Taking: The Art of Shaking Up Your Career Path | 5-6:30 p.m. | Hotel Trundle | $15 or $10 for YLS donors | Feat. Keith Shah, Chief Data Officer at Prisma Health + Rita Patel, owner of Hotel Trundle. Hosted by United Way of the Midlands.

Discuss: Research Roundtable: Modjeska Simkins | 12-1 p.m. | Seibels House, 1601 Richland St. | $5, free for Historic Columbia members.

Watercooler:

Gamecocks Men's Basketball vs. Alabama | 7 p.m. | Colonial Life Arena | $7+ 🏀
Gamecock Baseball vs. Appalachian State | 4 p.m. | Founders Park | $5+⚾

Civic: Code Discussions on Land Use, Growth | 1-2:30 p.m. | Richland County Central Court, 22500 Decker Blvd. | Free | For public input on helping the Land Development Code to align with contemporary zoning practices, support transit + protect + enhance existing neighborhoods.

Tuesday, February 26

Watercooler: Gamecocks Men's Basketball vs. Alabama | 7 p.m. | Colonial Life Arena | $12 | buy tickets here

Learn:

Civil Rights History in South Carolina | 11:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m. | The Lourie Center | 1650 Park Cir. | $10 full members, $30 non-members

A Reader's Guide to "Tales of the Congaree" | 1-1:50 p.m. | The Lourie Center | 1650 Park Cir. | $10 full members, $30 non-members

Discuss: Research Roundtable: Modjeska Simkins | 12-1 p.m. | Seibels House | 1601 Richland St. | $5 or free for Historic Columbia members

Wednesday, February 27

Thursday, February 28

Learn: Who's Afraid of Opera | 1-1:50 p.m. | The Lourie Center | 1650 Park Cir. | $10 full members, $30 non-members

Traffic Jam | 5:30-7 p.m. | Where? | $40 | hear from some of the people finding solutions to transportation problems in our area

Tour: Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Keenan Building | 6-7:30 p.m. | Keenan Building | 1310 Lady St. | $50 or $35 for Historic Columbia Members

Play: Parks and Recreation Trivia | 7-9 p.m. | Tin Roof | free

Network:

Commit2Connect Diversity Panel & Networking | 5:30-9 p.m. | UofSC School of Journalism and Mass Communication, room 318 | 800 Sumter St. | free | panelist include Rania Jamison (owner and president of Purpose Promotions), Ore Oluwole (senior director of communications for My Carolina Alumni Association + diversity chair for South Carolina Public Relations Society of America) and Meaghan Norman (digital communications and branding specialists at Boeing)
Partner Engagement with Columbia Chamber | 5-6:30 p.m. | Segra Park | $10 or free for Columbia Chamber members