EVENTS

Today 

• Archer Ave Showcase | Fri., Jan. 7 | Doors open at 7 p.m. | New Brookland Tavern | $10 | A lineup featuring Ben Walker, Pullover, Whistler, and Paisley & the Birdwalkers.
• The Boozy Cauldron Pop-Up Tavern | Fri., Jan. 7 | 7-10:30 p.m. | Whaley House, 701 Whaley St. | $40 | Make reservations for the magical four-part cocktail experience, each session lasting 90-minutes.

Saturday

• Jimbo Chapman | Sat., Jan. 8 | 7-10 p.m. | Savage Craft Ale Works | Free
• 22nd Annual Millrace Massacre and Iceman Championships | Sat., Jan. 8 | 10 a.m. | Saluda Riverwalk | Free 
• 2022 Astrological Planning Workshop | Sat., Jan. 8 | 3-6 p.m. | femme x COLUMBIA, 1501 Richland St. | $45 members + $65 non-members 
• COLAlaughs Standup Comedy | Sat., Jan. 8 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Noma Warehouse | $10.50 | Local stand-up comedian Allie Johns will host and has put together a lineup including Jenn Snyder, Erin Lok, and Mona Bender.

Sunday

• UofSC Women’s Basketball vs. Kentucky | Sun., Jan. 9 | 1 p.m. | Colonial Life Arena | $6+ 🏀
• Stagbriar, Jenny Besetzt | Sun., Jan. 9 | Transmission Arcade | 10 p.m. | Free 🎶
• Tommy Stinson Solo Show | Sun., Jan. 9 | Cola Town Bike Collective, 711 Elmwood Ave. | 7-10 p.m. | $25+ | American rock musician who came to prominence as bass player for The Replacements. 

We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

NEWS NOTES

Weather

• 50º | Mostly sunny | 0% chance of rain ☀️

Coming Soon

• Publico Kitchen and Tap, a popular Latin-Asian influenced restaurant, will open its second Columbia location in the BullStreet District’s historic Ensor Building in spring 2022. The 3,600 sqft restaurant will have an industrial feel with exposed brick + the menu will be similar to the Five Points location. 🌮
• Swiff — a local sportswear brand that’s been sold in Soda City for nearly two years — is opening up shop at 736 Harden St. in Five Points. Swiff sweats are constructed of 100% organic cotton. The shop is expected to open Feb. 26. 👕 (The Post and Courier)

Health

• Richland County Council voted to extend an emergency mask requirement through the first week of March. Masks will continue to be required in Richland County for ages 11 and older. (The Post and Courier) 

Eat

• Restaurant Week South Carolina returns Jan. 13 with a brand new look. Browse the new website for 17 restaurants in Columbia that will participate to make reservations + place to-go orders. 🍽️

Sports

• Dakereon Joyner — UofSC’s quarterback — accepted a name, image and likeness deal to become the Duke’s Mayo Bowl ambassador. The NIL deal will include a few social media posts documenting his time playing in the bowl game. The contract Dakereon accepted is $5,000, per news release. 🏈 (The State)
• Mark your calendar: The Columbia Fireflies recently unveiled their full schedule for the 2022 season. Season tickets are currently on sale, and individual game tickets will go on sale closer to the start of the season. Stay tuned. ⚾ *

Try This 

• SCDNR created an Archaeology A to Z Coloring Book to print, learn, and enjoy. The coloring book was illustrated in 2020 by SCDNR Archaeology intern, Ashley Dale Henslee. Archaeology vocabulary + definitions are provided in both English and Spanish. 🖍️

Community 

• Richland County Recreation Commission announced a Teen Nighthawk Program starting Jan., 14 at the Denny Terrace Gym, located at 6429 Bishop Ave. The program includes basketball, games, team building activities, music, and refreshments for ages 14-18. It will take place on the second Fridays of the month from 7-10 p.m. 

Outdoors 

• Want to explore the great outdoors more in 2022? Great news: the National Park Service is waiving entrance fees at US park sites on five days this year, starting with MLK Day, Mon., Jan. 17. Psst. Congaree National Park in Cola is always free. Get deets here. 🌲 (Southern Living)

Listen

• In this episode of the Health Focus podcast from MUSC Health, host Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Louis Gerena — a non-surgical, orthopaedic and sports medicine physician at MUSC — about managing knee osteoarthritis and incorporating low-impact exercise to help. 🎧*

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Editor's pick: When I saw that Skate Station USA was getting a makeover, I felt transported back in time to birthday parties, end-of-year soccer parties, first dates… etc. 

I can bet there are so many other citizens who share similar memories. So, I would love for you to share with us your favorite memories + pictures that you made at the local rink. 

 

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