

# Events & Things To Do In Columbia on 16th May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Columbia on 16th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Columbia on 16th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Columbia

- **Event Name**: Don Toliver
  - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Don Toliver, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Colonial Life Arena in the heart of Columbia, SC into a rea
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  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/don-toliver/2300029624989035
  - **Venue**: Colonial Life Arena
  - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Don+Toliver&date=Sat+May+16+2026+at+07%3A00+pm&bg=1
  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, Contests
- **Event Name**: 2026 COLUMBIA Black Expo
  - **Description**: The Expo is also a forum to educate, enlighten and inspire the entire community and the African-American community in particular.About this Event2026 Columbia Black ExpoExperience the vibrancy, creativity, an
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat May 16 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/2026-columbia-black-expo/100001977956229327
  - **Venue**: South Carolina State Fair
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  - **Price**: USD 9 to 39
  - **Categories**: business, exhibitions, workshops
- **Event Name**: The NSPA Tournament of Champions Kickoff Celebrity Party
  - **Description**: It's the Live Celebrity Party to Kickoff the NSPA Tournament of Champions 2026 Season!About this EventIt's the Party of the Year!Get ready to kickoff the 2026 Tournament Season
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 02:00 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/the-nspa-tournament-of-champions-kickoff-celebrity-party/10000761783574177
  - **Venue**: Columbia
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy85MmY0ZDhjMDA5NzdlMDlhYTY0ZTg2YWE1ZDcyMzQ2ODM1MTcyZjc3YTFjZmZiYjM4NmY2NDliOGQ3MTViZTlhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzFjMmEzMC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzM3MTc1MDM.avif
  - **Price**: USD 29 to 55
  - **Categories**: Sports
- **Event Name**: Busy Bees Buzz Fest : Columbia Kids Play Event (Ages 0–12)
  - **Description**: Perfect for kids 0–12 with play areas for both little bees and big bees.About this Event🐝 The Hive is Buzzing Again!Busy Bees Playhouse is bringing back our communi
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat May 16 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/busy-bees-buzz-fest-columbia-kids-play-event-ages-0-12/100001984835775234
  - **Venue**: American Legion Irmo Post174
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9mMzllZjA1NTUxNzI1M2EwYTc1MGFhMjYyNzZhNjRiMjEyMGJjMjc4NzUwYTRlZDEwNjBhZmUyMjk0ZWUwMzk2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kY2Y4ZDkyZS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzMxNTc2OTY.avif
  - **Price**: USD 15 to 34
  - **Categories**: Kids, Festivals, Workshops
- **Event Name**: The Book Boyfriend Candle Experience
  - **Description**: Build the scent of your ultimate book bae at this intimate candle making experience!About this EventThe Book Boyfriend Candle ExperienceAt The Book Boyfriend Candle Experience, you’ll create a cu
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat May 16 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/the-book-boyfriend-candle-experience/100001983989423774
  - **Venue**: Copper Canyon Soap Company - Columbia, SC
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  - **Price**: USD 21 to 39
- **Event Name**: Brockman's 25th Anniversary Celebration
  - **Description**: � Brockman Friends &amp; Alumni! We’re gearing up for a BIG celebration &amp; want you to be part of it —whether a little or a lot!

� We’ve planned several ways to get involved leadingup to our main event on
Saturday, May 16th. Please take a minute to fi
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  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat May 16 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/brockmans-25th-anniversary-celebration/200029677385610
  - **Venue**: 2245 Montclair Drive, Forest Acres, SC, United States, South Carolina 29206
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy85NzQzYmMxNWFlNzFhMzU2NGQ3MWM0ZTBkYTQwY2QxMTY5ZDRjOGQxM2JhMTRmNTBhYjdkZDhkMTc0NmRkZGVlLXJpbWctdzkxNy1oNDgxLWRjZmZmZmZmLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc0MzczNDM3.avif
- **Event Name**: Military Ball
  - **Description**: Join us for the Military Ball, a night of fun, dancing, and honoring our heroes in person!About this EventMilitary BallGet ready for a night to remember at the Military Ball! This in-person event is all
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat May 16 2026 at 11:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/military-ball/100001984627209408
  - **Venue**: Palace Ahenfie Restaurant and Lounge
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9hMWIyNzE0YjhlODQ4MjIyYTA4ODczYzI2ZTM2ZGQ3NWFkMzVhYThiOWYyNTlmZjQyNTg1MWU4NzgyZDI5MWJlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEyMDEtZGM3YjdhNzMtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzcyOTMxOTQ4.avif
  - **Price**: USD 71
- **Event Name**: "Between Us: The Mother-Daughter Experience"
  - **Description**: Step into a mother-daughter experience filled with storytelling, reflection, and interactive conversation prompts.About this EventA thoughtfully guided space where mothers and daughters are invited to:
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat May 16 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/between-us-the-mother-daughter-experience/100001985597837583
  - **Venue**: 1313 Ellerbe St
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  - **Price**: USD 39
  - **Categories**: storytelling
- **Event Name**: SC Alpha Sig Ep Brothers of the 70’s Reunion, 4.0
  - **Description**: Dear Brothers of the 70's,
We hope you've all had a joyous Holiday Season, especially after Clemsux' ass-kickin' from Penn State in the "Yankee Bowl!"

We now bring you more tidings of Even Greater Joy...

Our SC Alpha 

Sig Ep Brothers of the 70's 

Reun
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    - Count: 12
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/sc-alpha-sig-ep-brothers-of-the-70’s-reunion-40/200029764276616
  - **Venue**: USC Greek Village, 502 Lincoln St, Columbia, SC 29201
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  - **Categories**: calendar, holiday
- **Event Name**: Family Care 101: Early Signs Your Loved One May Need Support (Free Workshop
  - **Description**: Free educational workshop helping families recognize early signs a loved one may need caregiving support. Small group. Resources included.About this EventThis free educational workshop is designed to help families recogni
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/family-care-101-early-signs-your-loved-one-may-need-support-free-workshop/100001979461914873
  - **Venue**: 3031 Scotsman Rd
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9kZWNkNWI0MmE2Njg3MjExODc5YWY2NzI5MzlhMzk5ODk4Nzk4MTAwODJiOTY0MzExZWRhOWE2OGZkZjJjODkwLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDEzNjUtZGNmMmYxZjAtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzcwNzkzMjY0.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: workshops

## Trending Events in Columbia

- **Event Name**: Columbia Scavenger Hunt For Couples - SHOW LOVE (Date Night!!)
  - **Description**: CITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT Date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy your city scavenger hunt with fun digital activities along the way!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/-2gjHn9I0_cCITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT FOR COUPLES
  - **Venue**: Recommended scavenger starting point or other city spot of your choice! (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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- **Event Name**: Pop-Up Park Picnic: Couple Date Night (Self-Guided) -Columbia Area!
  - **Description**: Pop-Up Picnic in the Park Couple Date Night (Self-Guided) Watch sunset with fun digital activities over picnic!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/3RnPhdEZLIIPOP-UP PICNIC IN THE PARK DATE NIGHT INCLUDES:
  - **Venue**: A. Perry Philips Park - Recommended Park Venue or another park choice (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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- **Event Name**: Kamala Harris
  - **Description**: 🌟 Step into a world of wonder at Kamala Harris, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at Township Auditorium in dynamic Columbia, SC, this event will become the talk of the town.
  - **Venue**: Township Auditorium
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/9832db60-2923-11f1-b5b5-27b5aa632dad-rimg-w1200-h800-dc141316-gmir.jpg?v=1774536828
- **Event Name**: A Conversation with Kamala Harris
  - **Description**: SHOW UPDATE: Kamala Harris’ Thursday, February 5 event at Township Auditorium in Columbia has been rescheduled to April 16th. All previously purchased tickets will be honored for the new date and additional tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com

Joi
  - **Venue**: The Township Auditorium
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- **Event Name**: We Them Ones Comedy Tour: Mike Epps  Karlous Miller  DC Young Fly & Chico Bean
  - **Description**: 🌟 Step into a world of wonder at We Them Ones Comedy Tour: Mike Epps  Karlous Miller  DC Young Fly &amp; Chico Bean, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at Colonial Life Arena in dynamic Columbia
  - **Venue**: Colonial Life Arena
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/9f80de90-2a71-11f1-acb3-35efa69682d2-rimg-w1200-h675-dc10131b-gmir.jpg?v=1774680292
- **Event Name**: Garnet & Black Spring Fest: Darius Rucker & Lauren Alaina
  - **Description**: 🌟 Step into a world of wonder at Garnet &amp; Black Spring Fest: Darius Rucker &amp; Lauren Alaina, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at Colonial Life Arena in dynamic Columbia, SC
  - **Venue**: Colonial Life Arena
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/23ec33b0-2e36-11f1-b66b-c789a2302db1-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc602f2c-gmir.jpg?v=1775094549
- **Event Name**: Georgia Bulldogs at South Carolina Gamecocks Football at Williams-Brice Stadium
  - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Georgia Bulldogs at South Carolina Gamecocks Football at Williams-Brice Stadium, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Williams-Brice Stadium i
  - **Venue**: Williams-Brice Stadium
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/5bfd0610-e518-11f0-a983-4dfa8e48b99b-rimg-w1200-h514-dc472f2f-gmir.jpg?v=1767055323
- **Event Name**: 2026 South Carolina Gamecocks Football Season Tickets (Includes Tickets To All Regular Season Home Games)
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to 2026 South Carolina Gamecocks Football Season Tickets (Includes Tickets To All Regular Season Home Games), where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! 🏛️ Join us at Williams-Brice Stadium in the he
  - **Venue**: Williams-Brice Stadium
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/c72c2f90-2d63-11f1-b4a4-e74a4bf63e65-rimg-w1200-h514-dc720610-gmir.jpg?v=1775004199
- **Event Name**: 2026 Missouri Tigers Football Season Tickets at Faurot Field
  - **Description**: ✨ Experience the magic of 2026 Missouri Tigers Football Season Tickets at Faurot Field, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic Faurot Field in Columbia, MO set
  - **Venue**: Faurot Field
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Columbia?
  - **A:** Don Toliver (Sat May 16 2026 at 07:00 pm at Colonial Life Arena), 2026 COLUMBIA Black Expo (Sat May 16 2026 at 10:00 am at South Carolina State Fair), The NSPA Tournament of Champions Kickoff Celebrity Party (Sat May 16 2026 at 07:00 pm at Columbia), Busy Bees Buzz Fest : Columbia Kids Play Event (Ages 0–12) (Sat May 16 2026 at 10:00 am at American Legion Irmo Post174), The Book Boyfriend Candle Experience (Sat May 16 2026 at 03:00 pm at Copper Canyon Soap Company - Columbia, SC).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Columbia?
  - **A:** Family Care 101: Early Signs Your Loved One May Need Support (Free Workshop (Sat May 16 2026 at 01:00 pm at 3031 Scotsman Rd).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Columbia?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Columbia on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Columbia?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Columbia?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Columbia include Colonial Life Arena, South Carolina State Fair, Columbia.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Columbia?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Columbia range from USD 9 to USD 71. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Columbia?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Columbia include Ticket Network Events, Black Pages | Black Expo | Taste of Black Expo | Empowerment Summit | Black Pages' Top 20 Under 40, National Spades Players Association.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Columbia?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Columbia.

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