On April 16 and 17, 2016, the top 60 teams in US Quidditch will converge on Columbia, SC for two days of intense competition to crown the league champion. Come join the crowd, cheer, and be part of the most unique sporting events of the year. After all, there are lots of championships, but there’s only one US Quidditch Cup!Palmetto Health Fields (Saluda Shoals Park)
Celebrate autism Awareness Month at the Blue Bash & Dash on Saturday, April 9 from 5—8 pm at the autism Academy of South Carolina!
The BASH: A free, family-friendly community celebrate on with inflatables, food trucks, games, face painting, music, vendors, and more!
The DASH: Run/Walk/Roll as we “dash” from the autism Academy to Sprit Communications Park, home of the Columbia Fireflies. We will run into the stadium, jog around the concourse, be cheered on by the PA announcer, and get highfives from the mascot, before we head back to the AASC. Adults: $25/18 AND UNDER: $15. Everyone who registers gets a free AASC Cape!
Symphony fans will embark on an epic space odyssey through the most universally loved science fiction and fantasy film scores, from Star Wars to 2001. While thematic attire is not required for this journey to “a galaxy far, far away,” those who beam up and dress for a fantastic voyage will certainly live long and prosper.Harbison Theatre
Light Columbia Blue! Join the autism Academy of SC at the Five Points Fountain on April 2 at 11. We will light the fountain blue.Five Points Fountain
The 7th annual Touch A Truck event will transform the State Farmers Market into a world of big rigs and heavy machinery for young and old alike to see up close! Kids will have the opportunity to explore exhibits like fire trucks, law enforcement vehicles, bulldozers, agricultural machinery, and antique military vehicles, as well as meet the men and women who build, protect, and serve the Midlands. This community event also features family-friendly entertainment, public safety information, plus healthy eating activities from the Junior League of Columbia's Kids in the Kitchen. Mascots, face painting, and other amusements will round out the fun.
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
State Farmers Market
3483 Charleston Highway
West Columbia, South Carolina
Admission is $6 per person or $20 for a family 4-pack of tickets. Children under 2 are free with a paying adult.
The 6th Annual Tartan Day South event is a four day celebration of Celtic heritage in our area. The festival is an array of unique sports, music, foods, and exhibitions. The event is one of a kind in the midlands. Thousands of patrons attending Tartan Day South events every year since 2011, the growth and reach has been phenomenal in just five short years. Come join us for a few days of Celtic Pride right here at home!Tartan Day South
Mayor Steve Benjamin and family along with the City of Columbia will host the annual Let’s Move! Columbia Easter Eggstravaganza. The event is free and open to the public. This year’s event will include interactive games, cooking demonstrations, edible garden workshops, face painting, exhibitors, refreshments and more!
"Our pets love us unconditionally - so why not give back to your best friends by bringing them out to experience a day of fun, frolic and exploration? Pets and their owners are invited to join Charleston County Parks for a full weekend of exhibits, demonstrations, experts, entertainment, and more at Charleston’s premiere pet festival! Pet Fest provides an opportunity for local pet-related organizations and businesses to showcase their causes, products and services in a fun, animal-friendly environment. Leashed pets are welcome with their owners! Or, come to the festival in search of your new best friend from area rescue groups, who will have adoptable animals on site." From http://ccprc.com/139/Pet-Fest
A Taste of Lake Murray features local cuisines, food trucks, and entertainment by The Mark Roberts Band. Dress is casual and the ticket includes entry into the event, food, beer, wine and specialty drinks.Location: Doubletree by Hilton
Get your shucking arms ready! The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center is hosting the biggest party of the year - the 7th Annual Oyster Roast & St. Patrick's Day Party! Price of admission includes all-you-can-eat oysters and BBQ, all-you-can-drink beer and wine as well as live entertainment. Location: Blowfish Stadium
A combination of music, comedy & technology.
Remember that time when you were little and one of your imaginary friends took your hand and led you into a world that looked like yours only brighter? No? Me neither. That’s what Blue Man Group is like.
Blue Man Group combines music, technology and comedy to create a form of entertainment that defies categorization and appeals to people of all ages. Blue Man Group’s shows have been described by critics as “innovative”, “energetic”, and “wildly entertaining”. But the only way to truly understand Blue Man Group’s global popularity is to see the show for yourself.Location: Koger Center for the Arts
Hundreds of talented artists and craftspeople from across America feature original designs and work at the Craftmen’s Classic Spring Art & Craft Festival. The show is consistently voted in the top 100 shows in the Nation by Sunshine Artists Magazine and is voted number 3 in South Carolina.
March 4th & 5th, 2016
10 am - 5 pm |
176 Patriots Point St., Mt. Pleasant, SC
The Theme: Lowcountry Threads
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"Showcasing emerging designer and model talent across the East Coast, Baker Motor Company Charleston Fashion Week® has fast become one of the premier fashion weeks in North America since its founding in 2007. Held under the tents in Marion Square in Charleston, SC, this five-night celebration features more than 40 runway shows, the Emerging Designer Competition: East, the Spring Bridal Show, and the Rock the Runway Model Competition™. Accredited with launching the careers of numerous up-and-coming fashion designers and models, this true multimedia event presents high-end runway shows, interactive entertainment, chic after-parties, and press events. Charitable partners for CFW 2015 were Darkness to Light and MUSC Children's Hospital." From CharlestonFashionWeek
"Rivers Bridge State Historic Site invites you attend our 151th anniversary event. Come join us in a battlefield tour and then hear author and Civil War earthworks expert Jeff Grigg describe why the Confederates chose the Salkehatchie River as the main place to stop General Sherman’s invasion of South Carolina." From tbredcountry.orgRivers Bridge State Historic Site
The tour will begin at 1:30 PM and the lecture at 3:00 PM.
Cost: $5.00 per adult. Free for children 16 and under.
"The festival offers a variety of flavors and experiences unique to Charleston and the Lowcountry. Join us to interact and dine with a broad culinary community of local and guest chefs, winemakers, cocktail and beer experts and much more. Taste why Charleston is one of the top food and wine destinations in America!" From Charleston Wine and Food
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Puppy on Halong Bay, Andrea Schaffer from Sydney, Australia
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