Upcoming Events in Columbia, South Carolina

Upcoming Events in Columbia, SC
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Columbia South Carolina Upcoming Events - Upcoming Events in Columbia, South Carolina include exciting festivals, concerts, museum displays, social gatherings, holiday festivities, and more. We want YOU to participate and share in the excitement! Take a glance at these upcoming events and start planning your trip to Columbia, South Carolina today! Enjoy comfortable Columbia accommodations and take part in all of the wonderful events that Columbia art galleries, performing arts centers, theatres, and other local businesses host throughout the year. 

Whether you are searching for some exciting nightlife, delicious dining, family fun things to do, outdoor adventures, or indoor activities, Columbia is the place to be! Enjoy fantastic local events and activities all year long. 

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Beauty and the Beast at Columbia Marionette Theatre 
May 25, 2013 
An arrogant prince and a goodhearted Beauty cross paths and a classic story is born. The Columbia Marionette Theatre is proud to present their latest production. To expose his inner darkness for all to see, a vain prince is transformed into a monstrous beast, with a spell that can only be unlocked by the love of a goodhearted maiden. Click here for ticket information.
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Miss Saigon at Town Theatre 
NOW Through May 26, 2013
This award winning musical from the creators of Les Miserables showcases the tale of the tragic romance between a strong-willed Vietnamese girl and an American G.I. during the last days of the Vietnam War. The story is a modern retelling of Puccini's Madame Butterfly and features songs such as "I Still Believe," "Sun and Moon" and more. Call Town Theatre at 803-799-2510 for more information.

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Guided River Trip - Lower Saluda Spider Lilies
NOW Through June 10, 2013
Paddle through the largest colony of Rocky Shoals Spider Lilies at the Saluda / Broad River confluence. The Spider Lily river trip allows participants to see and experience the magnificence of the endangered Rocky Shoals Spider Lilies that make their home in the middle of the local rivers. The rare flowers enter peak blooming period for only one month (May to early June). Join Get Your Gear On for a Family River Adventure May 5 - June 10 while the lilies are in bloom. Call 803-799-0999 for more information.

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Rhythm and Blooms at Riverbanks Botanical Garden
May 23, 2013 - Reggie Sullivan Band
May 30, 2013 - Jackaroe
Enjoy music and flowers after hours at Riverbanks Botanical Garden! You will not experience a night like this anywhere else in Columbia. Guests will enjoy live entertainment and local artists in the Botanical Garden. Free for Riverbanks Members and $5 to the general public. Call 803-779-8717 for more information.

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Beauty and the Beast at Columbia Marionette Theatre 
May 25, 2013 
An arrogant prince and a goodhearted Beauty cross paths and a classic story is born. The Columbia Marionette Theatre is proud to present their latest production. To expose his inner darkness for all to see, a vain prince is transformed into a monstrous beast, with a spell that can only be unlocked by the love of a goodhearted maiden. Click here for ticket information.

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Rhythm on the River Concert Series
May 25, 2013 - Randall Bramblett and Danielle Howle
Visit the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater is part of the Three Rivers Greenway and is located at 121 Alexander Road in West Columbia. It is beside the Gervais Street Bridge and is on the banks of the Congaree River. Enjoy spectacular music this spring during the 2013 Rhythm on the River Concert Series. Call 803-794-6504 for more information.

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2013 Fight For Air Climb
June 1, 2013
The 2013 Fight For Air Climb is one of the most unique events in Columbia, South Carolina! Raise money and make an impact in honor of those who have lost their lives to lung disease at this Columbia event. On June 1, 2013, hundreds of people will huff and puff their way up 479 steps in the Capitol Center. Climb for a winning time or simply climb to cross the finish line in honor or in memory of someone with lung disease. Call 803-779-5864 for more information.

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Mary J. Blige & KEM - The Liberation Tour
June 8, 2013 at 7:30PM
Get ready for a night of soul stirring old school classics and new hits from the Grammy Award winning, R&B and Soul Diva, Mary J Blige. Come party the evening away as her long awaited Liberation Tour with special guests, Grammy nominated singer KEM and comedian Jay Lamont, comes to Columbia. Call 803-576-9200 for more information.

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Southeastern Piano Festival
June 9 - 15, 2013
The Southeastern Piano Festival is a high-level training platform for young pianists, a presenter of new and world-renowned concert pianists and master teachers, an advocate for new piano music, and a vehicle for exploring different roles the piano plays on stage and beyond. For music lovers, the Festival offers nightly concerts by a rich lineup of world-class pianists. The festival offers something for everyone who loves piano. Call 803-777-1209 for more information.

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Southern Guitar Festival and Competition
June 21 - 23, 2013
The Southern Guitar Festival and Competition brings world-caliber guitarists to Columbia, SC to inspire and educate guitar professionals as well as amateurs. The Southern Guitar Festival and Competition will encompass concerts, masterclasses, lectures, and an international competition! Click here for additional information.

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WWE Smackdown
June 25, 2013 at 7PM
See all of your favorite WWE Superstars at the Colonial Life Arena on June 25, 2013! Don't miss Celtic Warrior SHEAMUS and the 7 foot tall, 500lb "The World's Largest Athlete" BIG SHOW. This is Columbia's chance to see their favorite SmackDown superstars including RANDY ORTON, ALBERTO DEL RIO, JACK SWAGGER, and more. Call 803-576-9200 for more information.

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Justin Bieber Believe Tour in Columbia SC
August 5, 2013 at 7PM
Bieber Fever will be striking at the Colonial Life Arena on August 5, 2013! Millions of fans have celebrated the success of the BELIEVE album and accompanying sold-out BELIEVE world tour. Visit the Colonial Life Arena this August 2013 to be there for Justin Bieber's first appearance in Columbia, South Carolina! Call 803-576-9200 for more information.

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Justin Bieber Believe Tour in Columbia SC
August 5, 2013 at 7PM
Bieber Fever will be striking at the Colonial Life Arena on August 5, 2013! Millions of fans have celebrated the success of the BELIEVE album and accompanying sold-out BELIEVE world tour. Visit the Colonial Life Arena this August 2013 to be there for Justin Bieber's first appearance in Columbia, South Carolina! Call 803-576-9200 for more information.

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Carolina Gamecocks Baseball
May 2013
Enjoy America's favorite past time in Columbia, South Carolina this Spring 2013. The Carolina Gamecocks Baseball team will challenge their opponents at home in Carolina Stadium this April, and May 2013. Jocky Cocky at the stadium to cheer on the baseball team and show your support! For a list of home games and nearby hotels, click here.

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