COLUMBIA, S.C. — Fans of music and comedy will find an action-packed schedule this weekend.
Legendary comedian Martin Lawrence takes the stage at Colonial Life Arena on Saturday, headlining a show that features Deon Cole and Benji Brown. If music is more your thing, then in addition to the Meeting Street Music Festival on Friday and Saturday, there are individual concerts by artists such as Cody Webb at Harbison Theatre and Koe Wetzel at Colonial Life.
Sports fans can enjoy an afternoon watching the Fireflies wind up their regular season at Segra Park against the Charleston Riverdogs, or take in the Gamecocks on Saturday against Kentucky at Williams-Brice.
And for something completely different, if you love garage sales, unpack that car or SUV, grab some cash and head out to the Big Grab 50-Mile Yard Sale running through Blythewood, Ridgeway and Winnsboro this Friday and Saturday!
Check out our events calendar and plan your weekend:
WEDNESDAY through SUNDAY, September 4-8
Fireflies home stand against Charleston Riverdogs, Segra Park, 1640 Freed St. Each night features a different promotion:
- Wednesday, 7:05 p.m., Trash the Poop Night, bring the pups for a doggy play date; hang out for the food fight
- Thursday, 7:05 p.m., USC Night, first 1,000 fans get a rally towel
- Friday, 7:05 p.m., Freebie Friday/Grateful Dead Night with post-game fireworks
- Saturday, 6:05 p.m., dress as your favorite Hogwarts character during Harry Potter Night or come in uniform as it is also Boy Scout Night. Either way, stick around for post-game fireworks
- Sunday, 5:05 p.m., Fan Appreciation Night, last game of the regular season. Pre-game autograph session and stay for post-game fireworks and kids run the bases
WEDNESDAY, September 4
Forest Acres Farmers Market, 2-6 p.m., 24 Forest Lake Place. Fresh meats and veggies from area farms, arts and crafts and food trucks.
THURSDAY, September 5
Meeting Street Artisan Market, 4-8 p.m. Interactive Art Park, 425 Meeting St., West Columbia. Check out local artisans, crafters and bakers, grab a beverage from local breweries and food from local restaurants.
Evening Yoga on Boyd Plaza, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Columbia Museum of Art. Join in a restorative yoga session with Elizabeth Houck-Zozaya for all skill levels, ages 13 and up. Free. Mats and props provided; registration required.
First Thursday on Main. Enjoy menu and drink specials and events at venues along Main Street in Columbia.
FRIDAY through SUNDAY, September 6-8
Anything Goes, Town Theatre, 1012 Sumter St. Music and lyrics by Cole Porter, based on the book by P.G. Wodehouse and Guy Bolton, this classic high-seas musical adventure is sure to please. Limited tickets available for the after-curtain call 105th Season Opening Party. Complimentary champagne; beer and wine available for purchase.
Vintage Market Days: Carolina Fall, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, South Carolina State Fairgrounds, 1200 Rosewood Dr. A unique opportunity to see the very best original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, hand-made treasures and more
FRIDAY, September 6
More Than Rhythm: A Black Music Series featuring The Psycodelics, 6-9 p.m. Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St. The Psycodelics sit down with host Dr. Birgitta Johnson for a conversation about funk before a concert on Boyd Plaza. Cash bar, food available for purchase. Talk & concert are free, donations accepted, registration preferred.
Trustus 40th season kick-off party, Trustus Theatre, 520 Lady St. Entertainment by The Mothers improv group, ColaJazz, USC Musical Theatre and Trustus company members kick off the 40th season. Food, drinks for sale -- and a raffle!
Koe Wetzel – Damn Near Normal Tour 2024, 7 p.m. Colonial Life Arena, 801 Lincoln St. Texas-based singer/songwriter Koe Wetzel performs his distinct mix of country rock and grunge
Cody Webb, 7:30 p.m. Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College, 7300 College St., Irmo. South Carolina native Cody Webb has toured with Morgan Wallen, Charlie Daniels, LoCash, Dyland Scott and others and now brings it home in this performance.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY, September 6-7
Meeting Street Music Festival. 6-9 p.m. Friday, 3-8 p.m. Saturday, various stages along Meeting Street, West Columbia. Live bands, local food and drink. Performers include Nu-Blu, The Gaspumpers, Jamie Wright and Rod Foster & Company, Seventy Six and Sunny, Who’s Bad? (The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience), WAR, Mustache Brothers, Brittany Turnipseed, George Fetner and the Strays, The McKoy Brothers Band, Willie Wells & The Blue Ridge Mountain Grass, Nick Chandler and Delivered, and The Surefires; there will be a Sounds of The Seventies Sour Beer Takeover at WeCo Bottle & Biergarten during the after party 8-11 p.m. Saturday
Big Grab 50-Mile Yard Sale. 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Make room in your vehicle and wind your way along the roads connecting Blythewood, Ridgeway and Winnsboro to find bargains galore during this two-day event. Most yard sales will be along Hwy. 21 from Blythewood to Ridgeway, Hwy. 34 between Ridgeway and Winnsboro, and along Hwy 321 to Blythewood Road. Pro-tip: while some folks do cashless transactions, it’s probably a good idea to have some cash on hand, especially smaller denomination bills.
SATURDAY, September 7
Springdale 5K, 8 a.m.-noon, 200 Knights Hill Rd., Camden. Join in the 5K walk/run on the grounds of the Historic Springdale Race Course. Proceeds benefit Mobile Nutrition Center, a mobirl food pantry delivering healthy foods to rural Kershaw County. Free event t-shirt, free waffles at the finish line for registered runners. Dogs on leashes and children in strollers are welcome. Register before midnight on Friday, Sept. 6. K
Soda City Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Main Street, Columbia. Check out the arts and crafts, food trucks and more at this year-round Saturday market.
Sistercare Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Intersection of Main Street and Hampton Street. The City of Columbia’s Public Relations, Media and Marketing Department is hosting the last of three fundraising events for Sistercare, which helps victims and families recover from domestic violence. Join us in downtown Columbia during the Soda City market to raise funds and bring awareness to this violence. We will have a dunking booth and raffle drawings featuring local Columbia businesses. There will also be information booths from Sistercare, our local public safety partners and the City of Columbia. Tickets for the dunk booth are $5 for three throws, $10 for seven throws and $30 for an instant dunk. Tickets for the raffle prices are $5 for one ticket, $10 for three tickets and $20 for seven tickets. The businesses offering raffles prizes on September 7 include: Columbia Classical Ballet, 1-2-3- Jump! Columbia, Toms Creek Family Farms, Shvaas Spa, and Jamie Scott Fitness. Tickets can be purchased in advance online and redeemed (with receipt) at the Sistercare Saturday information booth or purchased weekdays at City Hall, 1737 Main St., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Little Red Riding Hood, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., Columbia Marionette Theatre, 401 Laurel St. Enjoy this irreverent take on the classic fairy tale – with puppets!
Pro Wresting Union Parade of Champions, 5:30-10:30 p.m., Lexington County Recreation & Aging Commission, 108 Parks Rd., Lexington. General admission $10, floor seats $15, kids under age 5 get in free. Family-friendly pro wrestling with former WWE Superstar HEATH (fka Heath Slater), TNA Wrestling star and Columbia, SC native John Skyler, NWA star AJ Cazana, Pro Wrestling Union United Heavyweight Champion Drew Hood, international wrestling talent "The Good Doctor" Landon Hale, and more.
Dance After Dark, 7-10 p.m. 2220 Gregg St., Columbia. Join this silent dance party with music spun by DJ Angel and DJ Johnny Green. Presented by Latino Community Development, food from Loc Chicanos and The Donut Man
The Mothers’ Improv Show, 8 p.m. Trustus Theatre’s Side Door Theater, 520 Lady St. Enjoy an evening of award-winning improv and sketch comedy as The Mothers open their ninth season in Columbia.
Martin Lawrence: Y’All Know What It Is, 8 p.m. Colonial Life Arena, 801 Lincoln St. Comedy legend Martin Lawrence on tour for the first time since 2016. Special guests Deon Cole and Benji Brown. Clear bag policy in place, no photos or videos from phones at any time during the show.
SC State vs Citadel, noon, Johnson Hagood Stadium, Charleston. Who will be the tougher Bulldog team? SC State is coming off a hard loss to Florida A&M while Citadel barely squeaked out a win against Charleston Southern.
USC vs Kentucky, 3:30 p.m. Lexington, Kentucky. An afternoon game against the Wildcats to start SEC play
Clemson vs Appalachian State, 8 p.m. at Clemson. The Tigers are coming off a whipping by Georgia to take on the Mountaineers at their first game at home.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, September 7-8
Columbia Philatelic Society Stamp & Postcard Show, Tri-City Leisure Center, 485 Brooks Ave., West Columbia. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. Free admission, free parking, free collection evaluations
SUNDAY, September 8
Columbia Repertory Dance Company. 3-4 p.m., 701 Whaley. This hour-long event will not only showcase stunning choreography but will also feature original movement inspired by 701 CCA Artist in Residence, Jordan Sheridan’s interactive exhibition, “Duality.”
COMING UP
September 19-22
- Euphoria! Greenville’s food and wine and music celebration
- Columbia’s Greek Festival
