Get your chopsticks and soy sauce at the ready, because we have the rundown on some of the places around town where you can get your sushi fix. Inakaya Hand-rolled happiness awaits at Inakaya. Whether you prefer sushi or sashimi, Inakaya offers both in authentic abundance, plus plenty of…
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Get a true taste of summer this month with culinary events highlighting the season’s bounty and time spent outdoors in our parks and on our waterways. Here’s how you can spend the long July days in the Heart of SC. Lake Murray’s Independence Day Celebration 2026 at Lake Murray | July 4 Watch the…
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As spring gives way to summer this month, the temps may stay relatively the same, but the produce, commemorations, festivals and recurring live music series are all changing with the season. Throw yourself into the transition, because there are plenty of ways to spend your days in the Heart of SC…
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One thing you may notice about this roundup is that almost all of the featured events this month take place outdoors. From new events like a PGA golf tournament, a Renaissance Fair and a two-day music festival to signature events that stay marked in our calendars this time each year, come make the…
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Here’s hoping those signature April showers hold off, because there’s simply too much happening all over the Columbia region to let any rain dampen our fun. Here’s what you can get up to in the Heart of SC this month: Rosé Fest at The Gourmet Shop | April 4 Spring is when pink wine thrives, so…
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Fake spring may have fooled us just a little in February, but have no fear – real spring is actually here this month and we’re making the most of it with festivals, parades, markets, block parties and outdoor concerts aplenty. Embrace the warmth of a new season and the feeling of a full schedule…
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What February lacks in calendar days, it more than makes up for in celebrations and cultural observations. From feeling the love and letting the good times roll to scoring secondhand treasures and recognizing Black History Month, the weeks ahead are overflowing with connection and community in the…
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So many fresh, blank 2026 calendars out there and so many Columbia SC events to fill them. Culture, community and small businesses are at the forefront this month, so immerse yourself in all three and more in the Heart of SC. Wild Lights at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden | Jan. 1 – 11 Riverbanks…
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It’s getting colder outside, but we’re feeling nothing but warmth as we reflect on a well-spent year in Columbia SC and look forward to finishing it off strong with new experiences and oodles of festive fun in store. Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume at South Carolina State Museum…
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Columbia may be the top searched-for destination in the country on Google Flights for Thanksgiving weekend this year, but with a cornucopia of festivals, tastings and various holiday observances happening all November long, we think any weekend this month is worth making a trip to the Heart of SC…
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