The long weeks of January may have felt like they’d never end, but we did it! We made it out and February is shaping up to be a short, bright burst with warmer temps and lots of great community events happening throughout the days ahead. Here’s how you can shed the winter blues this month in the Heart of SC:
Savage Anniversary Party at Savage Craft Ale Works | Feb. 1
Let’s raise a glass to the fact that we’ve been able to enjoy rooftop views and weekends spent in the sunny beer garden for four years now. Join in the merriment with live music, the Savage Pizza Truck, a mechanical bull, face painting and “Club Savage” at night. Then, come back Feb. 14 – 16 for A Savage Beer & Chocolate Pairing.
2025 Pig and Oyster Roast at City Roots | Feb. 1
Now in its 12th year, this signature event gives us much to look forward to each winter. Warm your belly with all-you-can-eat pulled pork, fire-roasted oysters and a slew of hearty Southern sides, light up a stogie and don’t forget to BYOST – bring your own shucking tools.
Tiki Feast / Tiki Week at The Dragon Room | Feb. 3 / Feb. 4 – 15
Bourbon’s annual island-themed tradition is finding a new home this year at The Dragon Room. Kicking off this year’s event is Tiki Feast, a ticketed multi-course meal highlighting tropical flavors. Then, Tiki Week begins with two weeks of specialty cocktails in fun glassware, on-theme cuisine and all the island vibes. But wait, there’s more! Tiki will continue to be an element of The Dragon Room’s menus and identity moving forward. https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=590561447077255&set=a.183236977809706
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents The Greatest Show on Earth at Colonial Life Arena | Feb. 7 – 9
One of the most famous circuses in the world has reinvented itself and invites you back into the Big Top to see their brand-new show. Boasting three days of acrobatics, athletics, death-defying feats, laughs and even some virtual reality elements, the whole family will cherish making these core memories for years to come.
Columbia Auto Festival at South Carolina State Fairgrounds | Feb. 8
Calling all car enthusiasts and motorheads! Get your engine going at this inaugural event that goes beyond your average car show, featuring the most diverse and desired collection of vehicles to be found anywhere on the East Coast. Vroom vroom!
Galentine’s Girls Night Out at Robinson Room | Feb. 13
They say Saturdays are for the boys, but there’s no question that Feb. 13 is for the gals. Get dressed up, grab your besties and intentionally celebrate the meaningful friendships in your life in an elegant atmosphere of empowerment.
Date Night Columbia: Valentine’s Dinner at M Space | Feb. 14, 15
Earn major brownie points this Valentine’s Day with an evening sure to make your sweetheart swoon. Arrange to have a personalized love note waiting for your date at the table when you arrive, dine on a five-course dinner prepared by celebrity Chef Ariamny Salvadaor, toast to each other and the wine pairings accompanying each dish and leave holding your beau in one hand and a bouquet of flowers in the other.
11th Annual Lexington County Chili Cookoff at Icehouse Amphitheater | Feb. 16
Soup season is coming to a close and we can’t think of a better sendoff than with unlimited samples of the best chili the Columbia region has to offer. That should certainly hold us over until the weather turns crisp once more.
Taste of the Vine at Central Energy | Feb. 21
Get ready to see, swirl, sniff, sip and savor the night away. Sample wines from all over the world, nosh on gourmet hors d’oeuvres and prepare to bid high and win big in the silent auction showcasing rare wines, spirits and more.
Fasching Party 2025 at Bierkeller Columbia | Feb. 21 – 22
Come celebrate Fasching, the Bavarian “Fifth Season” between winter and spring, which is fitting for anyone who’s spent February in Columbia before. It could be 50 degrees out or 80; there’s really no telling. Either way, enjoy a Ladies Night on Friday and a full day of festivities on Saturday to include music, food specials, costume contests, vendors and, of course, plenty of beer, all of which make for a fabulous pregame to Mardi Gras.
20th Annual Statewide Black History Parade and Festival at Martin Luther King Jr. Park | Feb. 22
For two decades now, this statewide commemoration of Black History Month has brought families and friends from all over SC together to share in community and remembrance. Beginning with a parade that begins at Hampton and Harden Streets, the procession makes its way to MLK Jr. Park for an afternoon of food, music, camaraderie and more.
High Tea at Stone River | Feb. 23
Pinkies up! Live out your childhood tea party fantasies complete with champagne, Rishi teas and tiered treats, all with unbeatable views of the Congaree River and downtown Columbia skyline. Brb, we’re off to buy a big hat just for the occasion.
SIX: The Musical at Koger Center for the Arts | Feb. 25 – March 2
Move over, Henry VIII, it’s high time for your six wives to take center stage and we just can’t wait to hear what they have to say. Performed with a girl group pop spin, this award-winning show blends history with modern music for an experience that’s short, sweet and so much fun.
