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One Columbia for Arts and Culture is a non-profit organization working to promote collaboration among citizens, the cultural community, and city government through celebrations of Columbia’s arts and historic treasures. Our goal is to enhance the quality of life for all residents, attract tourism to Columbia, and further build a vibrant and equitable cultural community.

FEATURED EVENTS

Dec 09 2023

Columbia Contradance

Presented by Columbia Traditional Music and Dance at Columbia Music Festival Association

Contra dance to music by Evil Twins (David Knight and Laurie Fisher) with Kenny Greer calling. No partner or experience necessary. Newcomers workshop... More Info

Dec 09 2023

6th Annual Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl: Columbia

Presented by Bar Crawl USA at 700 Gervais St b2

Join us for the 6th Annual Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl. Get that Goodwill sweater, find those tacky holiday pants, and get ready to jingle bell ROCK on... More Info

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Nov 04 2023

Dec 09 2023

Beginning Throwing Saturday

Presented by Columbia Art Center at Columbia Art Center

Beginning Throwing Saturday – is a 6-week course that provides students with the basics of throwing. This class allows those students who wish to... More Info

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Nov 06 2023

Dec 11 2023

Introduction to Pottery

Presented by Columbia Art Center at Columbia Art Center

This 6-week class is designed to equip the student with the basics of pottery. This includes but is not limited to Information on types of Clay,... More Info

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Nov 07 2023

Dec 12 2023

Hand Building Basics

Presented by Columbia Art Center at Columbia Art Center

This 6-week class is designed to equip the student with the basics of pottery. Skills that will be taught are Information on types and qualities of... More Info

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Nov 07 2023

Dec 12 2023

Beginning Throwing Tuesday

Presented by Columbia Art Center at Columbia Art Center

Beginning Throwing Tuesdays – is a 6-week course that provides students with the basics of throwing. This class allows those students who wish to... More Info

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Dec 13 2023

Free Soda City Premier Rockstar Connect Networking Event (December)

Presented by Rockstar Connect at Hickory Tavern

Are you ready to rock the networking scene in Columbia? Join us for an unforgettable evening of connection and opportunity at the Rockstar Connect... More Info

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Nov 01 2023

Dec 13 2023

Beginning Throwing Wednesday

Presented by Columbia Art Center at Columbia Art Center

Beginning Throwing Wednesday – is a 6-week course that provides students with the basics of throwing. This class allows those students who wish to... More Info

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Nov 01 2023

Dec 13 2023

Master Wheel Throwing

Presented by Columbia Art Center at Columbia Art Center

This 6-week course is designed to challenge people who are ready to develop advanced pottery-making skills. It will augment a potter’s desire to... More Info

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Dec 14 2023

Santa Claus at Top Dawg Tavern

Presented by Top Dawg Tavern - Columbia at Top Dawg Tavern -Columbia

You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, I’m telling you why…Santa Claus is coming, to town! 🎅🏽 Yes, you read that... More Info

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Nov 02 2023

Dec 14 2023

After School Art

Presented by Columbia Art Center at Columbia Art Center

This class is designed for children ages 5 to 11 as an outlet to explore visual arts in two-dimensional and three-dimensional mediums. The students... More Info

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Nov 02 2023

Dec 14 2023

Throwing the Mud

Presented by Columbia Art Center at Columbia Art Center

This 6-week wheel class is for youth ages 10-14 who want to learn to throw pottery on a wheel. Some of the skills that will be taught are learning to... More Info

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Dec 17 2023

COLUMBIA CELEBRATES! Annual Holiday Concert.

Presented by Palmetto Chamber Orchestra at Incarnation Lutheran Church

December is the wonderful time of the year when we celebrate the holiday season. Whether you are observing Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, or another... More Info

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Dec 01 - 16 2023

It’s a Wonderful Life - Live Radio Play

Presented by Chapin Theatre Company at Chapin Theatre Company

This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen... More Info

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Dec 01 - 17 2023

It’s a Wonderful Life - Live Radio Play

Presented by Chapin Theatre Company at Chapin Theatre Company

Synopsis: This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a... More Info

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Dec 01 - 17 2023

The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical

Presented by Trustus Theatre at Trustus Theatre

Trustus Theatre presents: The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical. It’s holiday time down in Armadillo Acres (North Florida’s premier... More Info

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Dec 01 - 17 2023

White Christmas at Town Theatre

Presented by Town Theatre at Town Theatre

We follow two show biz buddies, Bob Wallace and Phil Davis, who mount a production in a Vermont inn with the hope of saving the business for their... More Info

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Jan 18 - 27 2024

Exit, Pursued by a Bear

Presented by Trustus Theatre at Trustus Theatre

Nan has decided to teach her abusive husband Kyle a lesson. With the help of her friend Simon (acting as her emotional—and actual—cheerleader), a... More Info

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Feb 09 - 24 2024

Stupid Fucking Bird

Presented by Trustus Theatre at Trustus Theatre

Trustus Theatre presents Stupid Fucking Bird by Aaron Posner, directed by Jessica Francis-Fichter. An aspiring young director rampages against the... More Info

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Feb 23 - 25 2024

Opera at USC - She Loves Me

Presented by USC School of Music at Drayton Hall Theatre

She Loves Me is a heartwarming romantic comedy opera set in Budapest in the 1930s. The story revolves around two bickering co-workers, Amalia and... More Info

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Apr 13 - 14 2024

Opera at USC - Proving Up

Presented by USC School of Music at USC School of Music Recital Hall

Proving Up, is a contemporary opera composed by Missy Mazzoli. Set in the harsh and unforgiving landscape of the American frontier in the 1860s, the... More Info

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Nov 07 2023

Dec 12 2023

Hand Building Basics

Presented by Columbia Art Center at Columbia Art Center

This 6-week class is designed to equip the student with the basics of pottery. Skills that will be taught are Information on types and qualities of... More Info

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Nov 09 2023

Dec 30 2023

Morey Weinstein "The Art of Realism" Opening Reception

Presented by City Art at City Art

City Art is pleased to announce, after a very long hiatus, our newest exhibition from artist Morey Weinstein entitled “The Art of Realism”. An... More Info

Ongoing

Dinner Detective Interactive True Crime Dinner Show!

Presented by Columbia, SC The Dinner Detective at Cambria Downtown the Vista

Immerse yourself in a captivating True Crime Mystery Dinner Theatre – a national sensation since our Los Angeles opening in 2004! Surrender to an... More Info

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Dec 21 2023

Winter Solstice Lantern Parade

Presented by City of Columbia Parks & Recreation at Riverfront Park South

Bring your lanterns and your friends to celebrate the Solstice! Gather at 5 in the Riverfront lot. Rangers and volunteers will provide poles for... More Info

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Nov 04 2023

Dec 09 2023

Beginning Throwing Saturday

Presented by Columbia Art Center at Columbia Art Center

Beginning Throwing Saturday – is a 6-week course that provides students with the basics of throwing. This class allows those students who wish to... More Info

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Nov 06 2023

Dec 11 2023

Introduction to Pottery

Presented by Columbia Art Center at Columbia Art Center

This 6-week class is designed to equip the student with the basics of pottery. This includes but is not limited to Information on types of Clay,... More Info

Accessibility Info

Buy Tickets

Nov 07 2023

Dec 12 2023

Beginning Throwing Tuesday

Presented by Columbia Art Center at Columbia Art Center

Beginning Throwing Tuesdays – is a 6-week course that provides students with the basics of throwing. This class allows those students who wish to... More Info

Accessibility Info

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Dec 13 2023

Free Soda City Premier Rockstar Connect Networking Event (December)

Presented by Rockstar Connect at Hickory Tavern

Are you ready to rock the networking scene in Columbia? Join us for an unforgettable evening of connection and opportunity at the Rockstar Connect... More Info

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Nov 01 2023

Dec 13 2023

Beginning Throwing Wednesday

Presented by Columbia Art Center at Columbia Art Center

Beginning Throwing Wednesday – is a 6-week course that provides students with the basics of throwing. This class allows those students who wish to... More Info

Accessibility Info

Buy Tickets

Nov 01 2023

Dec 13 2023

Master Wheel Throwing

Presented by Columbia Art Center at Columbia Art Center

This 6-week course is designed to challenge people who are ready to develop advanced pottery-making skills. It will augment a potter’s desire to... More Info

Accessibility Info

Buy Tickets

Nov 02 2023

Dec 14 2023

After School Art

Presented by Columbia Art Center at Columbia Art Center

This class is designed for children ages 5 to 11 as an outlet to explore visual arts in two-dimensional and three-dimensional mediums. The students... More Info

Accessibility Info

Nov 02 2023

Dec 14 2023

Throwing the Mud

Presented by Columbia Art Center at Columbia Art Center

This 6-week wheel class is for youth ages 10-14 who want to learn to throw pottery on a wheel. Some of the skills that will be taught are learning to... More Info

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