What's Going On in Columbia

06/12/2026

The pen got power, and the city’s creatives are stepping outside 🔥 Join us for The Author’s Circle: Book Signing & Showcase as local authors come together to share stories, inspire minds, and celebrate the art of writing.

Come network, support Black authors, grab a book, get it signed & tap into the creativity in the room 📖✨

🗓 Saturday, June 13
⏰ 10AM – 1PM
📍 EKKO Bar & Lounge
421 Bush River Rd, Suite 168, Columbia, SC

Support local authors. Hear their stories. Maybe start writing your own 👀

06/12/2026

Columbia, what’s the move this weekend? 👀🌙

June 12th–14th is packed across the city — from South Carolina Caribbean Carnival weekend and World Cup watch party vibes to brunch, karaoke, live music, comedy, markets, baseball, salsa, yoga, day parties, R&B, and late-night moves.

Big weekend highlights include:
🌴 South Carolina Caribbean Carnival events at the SC State Fairgrounds
⚽ Summer of Soccer / World Cup watch party action
🎭 Carnival Road Parade + Block Party
🎨 PWP: Paint, Water & Powder
🎶 Live music, jazz, karaoke, brunches, nightlife & more

Whether you’re outside early, catching a game, headed to carnival weekend, grabbing brunch, or ending the night downtown, here’s your quick Columbia weekend roundup.

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06/12/2026

Columbia, what’s the move this weekend? 👀

Caribbean Carnival weekend, World Cup watch vibes, brunch, karaoke, live music, comedy, markets, baseball, salsa, yoga, day parties, R&B & late-night moves — June 12th–14th is packed.

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06/11/2026

The South Carolina Caribbean Carnival brings a full weekend of culture, music, food, color, costumes, parties, vendors, and nonstop vibes to Columbia from June 11th–14th.

The weekend lineup includes Caribbean Night, Lime Poolside Rhythms, Paint Water Powder Festival, the Carnival Road Parade, Block Party, White N Anything, and Punch’d — all leading into one major celebration of Caribbean culture in South Carolina.

📍 Columbia, SC
📅 June 11–14, 2026
🎭 South Carolina Caribbean Carnival
🎟️ Tickets + full schedule: southcarolinacarnival.com

Know before you go: clear bag policy is in effect, select events are ticketed, and parking is listed at $5 for fairgrounds events.

Columbia, are you outside for carnival weekend? 👀

06/05/2026

June 5–7 is packed across the capital city — from film, Pride celebrations, markets, brunches, wellness events, comedy, live music, day parties, family-friendly community events, and nightlife to pop-ups, book events, karaoke, yoga, and more.

A few highlights on the radar:

🎬 Babylon Film Fest brings indie/underground films to The Babylon Kino all weekend
🏳️‍🌈 OUTfest: A Famously Hot Block Party takes over the Vista on Saturday
🌳 City Day 2026 brings community fun to MLK Jr. Park
🍖 Blythewood BBQ Beer & Music Festival adds food, drinks, and live music to the weekend
🎤 Plus brunches, R&B nights, comedy, markets, yoga, live music, karaoke, and Sunday day parties

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06/04/2026

06/03/2026

Columbia, this isn’t just a new name on Bush River Road.

The restaurant many locals knew as 2Gingers has reimagined and transformed into LOTA Indian Restaurant at 245 Bush River Road.

The refreshed concept brings a new vibe, an elevated buffet experience, and “a whole LOT of flavor, spice, and love” to the same Columbia address.

LOTA celebrated its official grand opening on May 30, with lunch buffet, dinner service, prizes, live music/vibes, and beer and wine.

For anyone who knew 2Gingers, this is the next chapter: same location, refreshed identity, bigger buffet energy, and a new experience for Columbia’s Indian food scene.

Have y’all tried LOTA yet?