# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Blues at the Hoot!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm – Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 pm
- **Event Description**: ? Blues at the Hoot – Thursday, August 20! ?

⚡️ BLUES DJ BATTLE ⚡️

It's on.

Rat Barse and Dave Fuerte are going track-for-track, pushing each other to keep the blues hot and the dance floor packed. Expect incredible music, friendly competition, and a whole lot of dancing.

New to blues? We've got you covered! Start the evening with a beginner-friendly lesson before jumping into social dancing all night long.

✨ 8:00 PM – Beginner Blues Lesson
✨ 8:30–11:00 PM – Social Dancing
? DJ Battle: Rat Barse vs. Dave Fuerte
? $5–$10 Sliding Scale
? The Hoot, Columbia

Bring a friend, meet some new people, and dance the night away.

Two DJs.
One dance floor.
No skips. No mercy. ??
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/blues-at-the-hoot/200030543944459
- **Event Categories**: contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 10

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Columbia
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Hoot Columbia
- **lat**: 33.98786
- **long**: -81.00124
- **full address**: Hoot Columbia, 2910 Rosewood Dr, Columbia, SC 29205-3478, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Blues at the Hoot!
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Blues at the Hoot! being held?
  - **A:** Blues at the Hoot! takes place on Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 pm at Hoot Columbia, 2910 Rosewood Dr, Columbia, SC 29205-3478, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Blues at the Hoot!?
  - **A:** Blues at the Hoot! is organized by Palmetto Swing Dance Association.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Blues at the Hoot! is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Columbia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Blues at the Hoot! sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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