This holiday season, guests are invited to explore the beauty of the Northern Lights in a brand-new planetarium experience; see returning holiday favorite, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 4-D, in the State Museum’s 4D theater; and enjoy special events and shopping opportunities. Áróra is an immersive cinematic journey that takes guestsContinue Reading

See the lights at the Sleigh Bell Trot (November 20) and Sleigh Bell Stroll (November 21). The events grant an exclusive preview of millions of festive lights at Holiday Lights on the River, the midlands’ largest drive-through lights show. Participants will run or walk through a route featuring millions ofContinue Reading

Midlands Light Opera Society has announced the Love, Laughter and Light Opera Cabaret on November 18 at The Living Room. The program will begin at 7:30. There will be love songs and comedic numbers from Golden Age musicals and operettas including HMS Pinafore, The Mikado, and Die Fledermaus. There willContinue Reading

Guests who are neurodiverse, autistic or have other disabilities are invited to experience the South Carolina State Museum at their own pace. The program provides free access for families of children, teenagers, young adults and adults who would benefit from a quieter, sensory-friendly and disability-adapted experience at the museum. DuringContinue Reading

The Dutch Fork Choral Society announces two performances of their winter concert, including a mix of familiar Christmas carols, excerpts from Handel’s Messiah, and some other beautiful music. There just might be a carol sing also for those audience members who may not have time for rehearsals but love theContinue Reading

Columbia Children’s Theatre will present Finding Nemo Jr. This weekend. General admission tickets are $15. Advance tickets are strongly recommended and can be bought at columbiachildrenstheatre.com. For more information, contact CCT at 803-691-4548. Complete Schedule of Performances:Friday, October 27 at 7pmSaturday, October 28 at 2pmSaturday, October 28 at 7pmSunday, OctoberContinue Reading

The SC Jazz Masterworks Ensemble will kick off its new season on October 28 at Harbison Theatre with Overjoyed, featuring the music of Stevie Wonder. The ensemble, under the musical direction of Dr. Robert Gardiner, features some jazz musicians, soloists, and bandleaders from across the Carolinas. Following the October 28Continue Reading

UNDER THE BATON OF GUEST CONDUCTOR ANTOINE T. CLARK Popular family-friendly Halloween concert matinee returns to Columbia The South Carolina Philharmonic presents Halloween at Hogwarts on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 3:00 PM at the Koger Center for the Arts. This family-friendly concert matinee will be under the baton of guest conductorContinue Reading