Comic book and toy fans, get ready! The Vault Show, hosted by Chris’s Vault, comes to Columbia this weekend, October 4–5. Much like the dealer’s room at a Comic-Con, the show will feature: Tens of thousands of comic books Comic art and collectibles Vintage toys and action figures Life-like modelsContinue Reading
Columbia Streams Art has officially opened submissions for the Columbia Cell-A-Brates Cinema smartphone filmmaking competition. Entries must be uploaded through the submission gateway at mayor.columbiasc.gov/columbia-cell-a-brates-cinema-cellphone-competition by Wednesday, Oct. 8. The competition is open to filmmakers of all skill levels, with films running three to ten minutes in length, shot entirelyContinue Reading
Get ready to tumble down the rabbit hole, Columbia. The dance-illusionist company MOMIX is bringing its production of Alice to the Koger Center for the Arts for one night only on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. Inspired by Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland, Alice blends illusion, acrobatics, magic,Continue Reading
COLUMBIA – Discount admission and ride tickets are now on sale for the 2025 South Carolina State Fair, returning to Columbia October 8–19. Fairgoers can save up to 50 percent by purchasing in advance, now through October 7, at participating Circle K locations or online at SCStateFair.org. “Your South CarolinaContinue Reading
The Columbia Philatelic Society, South Carolina’s oldest active stamp club, invites the public to its Winter Stamp and Postcard Show on Friday, October 10 (11 a.m.–6 p.m.) and Saturday, October 11 (10 a.m.–4 p.m.) at the Tri-City Leisure Center, 485 Brooks Avenue, West Columbia. Vendors from Florida to Virginia willContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Farmers Market will host its annual Fall Plant and Flower Festival October 3–5 in West Columbia. Visitors can shop for: Seasonal plants and flowers Pumpkins and fall décor Home, yard, and garden crafts Fresh Certified SC Grown fall produce Master Gardeners will also be on handContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Museum will debut a new portrait series, When I See Myself, I See… by artist Natalie Daise, on Friday, September 26. Presented in collaboration with South Carolina Educational Television (SCETV) and Voorhees University’s GEAR UP program, the exhibition pairs Daise’s work with original artwork and essaysContinue Reading
The Irmo Okra Strut Festival returns this weekend, marking its 50th celebration over the past 52 years. The only breaks came during COVID-19 and last year’s Hurricane Helene storm damage. What began as a fundraiser by the Lake Murray-Irmo Woman’s Club to build a new library has grown into aContinue Reading
IRMO – The American Legion Post 174 held a solemn ceremony on Friday, September 19 in observance of National POW/MIA Recognition Day at its headquarters in Irmo. Second Vice Commander Bryan Ritter welcomed guests, followed by the Dutch Fork Color Guard presenting the colors. A POW Remembrance Table stood atContinue Reading
Columbia, S.C. – Texas Roadhouse restaurants across the nation are once again revving up support for Homes For Our Troops (HFOT), a nonprofit that builds and donates specially adapted custom homes for severely injured post-9/11 Veterans. This year’s Annual Texas Roadhouse Bike Run will take place on Sunday, October 5,Continue Reading
IRMO – The Town of Irmo is joining forces with HUSH No More to host the Community Walk to End Domestic Violence on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 9 a.m. to noon at Moore Park (7374 Church Street). The free, family-friendly event is fully accessible for individuals with disabilities andContinue Reading