Happy November, Columbia. 🍁 With the holidays right around the corner, we’re bringing you some of the top local events (both virtual and in-person) to help keep you connected.

Disclaimer: It is up to readers’ discretion to determine whether they feel comfortable participating in the following events based on COVID-19 protocols and precautions. If you have questions, please contact the event’s organizers directly.

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Sunday, November 1

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Monday, November 2

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Tuesday, November 3

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Wednesday, November 4

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○ Blockchain Basics: Money, Cryptocurrency, and Blockchain| Wed., Nov. 4 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Learn about the new disruptive technology that could transform the way we manage information with Gordon Jones from the University of South Carolina. 💹

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Thursday, November 5

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Friday, November 6

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Saturday, November 7

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○ Bierkeller on Tour | Sat., Nov. 7 | 12-6 p.m. | Hampton-Preston Mansion & Gardens

| Free | Enjoy all things German fresh bier, delicious food from the wurst wagen + a couple of surprises. 🍻

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Sunday, November 8

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Nov. 9-15

Monday, November 9

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Tuesday, November 10

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○ South Carolina Leadership Exchange | Tues., Nov. 10-Thurs., Nov. 12 | 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Virtual | $149 members, $199 nonmembers | Over the course of three days, leaders from South Carolina’s Chamber will come together to address common issues among our communities. 🗣️

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Wednesday, November 11

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○ The Thanksgiving Play | Wed., Nov. 11 – Fri., Nov. 20 | Virtual | $20 | Get access to this virtual, on-demand comedy by Larissa Fasthorse. 🎭

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Thursday, November 12

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○ Let's Talk Race: A Conversation with Culinary Historian Michael Twitty | Thurs., Nov. 12 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Award winning author and renowned chef will be talking about his book and offer his fresh perspective on race, southern cuisine and the cultural significance of soul food. 🥘

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Friday, November 13

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Saturday, November 14

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Sunday, November 15

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Nov. 16-22

Monday, November 16

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○Vista Lights 2020 | Mon., Nov. 16- Sun., Nov. 22 | 11 a.m.-10 p.m. | Congaree Vista | Watch Vista businesses light up for the holidays as they host a week of special events. 🎄

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○ Mullen 2017-2020 Exhibition | Mon., Nov. 16- Sat., Nov. 21 | 5:30 p.m. | Koger Center for the Arts | A small group tour discussion led by Philip Mullen, 2020 winner of the prestigious Verner Award for Lifetime Achievement. 🖼️

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○ Mobile Food Monday: Island Noodles Edition | Mon., Nov. 16 | 5-8 p.m. | Curiosity Coffee Bar | Grab a box of noodles and indulge. 🥡

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Tuesday, November 17

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Thursday, November 19

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Friday, November 20

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Saturday, November 21

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Sunday, November 22

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Nov. 23-29

Monday, November 23

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Tuesday, November 24

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Wednesday, November 25

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Thursday, November 26

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Friday, November 27

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○ Winter Wonderland Launch Party | Fri., Nov. 27 | 10:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.| Second Wave Coffee and Books | Get excited for the daily snow pit, games + a fire pit for smores. ❄️

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Saturday, November 28

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Sunday, November 29

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Nov. 30

Monday, November 30

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