# Books events in Columbia, Today and Upcoming Books events in Columbia - **Subtitle**: All Books events in Columbia, South Carolina. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Columbia like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance - **Category**: ## About All Books events in Columbia, South Carolina. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Columbia like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance ## Events in Columbia - **Event Name**: Celebrating de Gullah/Geechee Legacy with Queen Quet at SC State Library - **Description**: Join us as Queen Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee returns to the SC State Library. Obtain her new books and see the exhibit.About this EventJoin Queen Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nati - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Tue Apr 28 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue Apr 28 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/celebrating-de-gullah-geechee-legacy-with-queen-quet-at-sc-state-library/100001983838688922 - **Venue**: South Carolina State Library - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvNjE5MTRmYTMwODg4M2VlMmZjZWU3NGRhY2E0M2U4ZjE0ZDBkNzExNGNhZTY5NGY2MDg2ZTFkNjFlMDRiYjM2Yy1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg4MDAtZGM0NzFiMTktZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzcxOTI2Mzc1.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: exhibitions - **Event Name**: Black Author Book Club with Nicole Glover: "The Starseekers" - **Description**: Join us for a special iteration of our Black Author Book Club, hosted by Jared Lee Johnson! Author Nicole Glover will be here to discuss and sign her most recent book, "The Starseekers". Enjoy a discussion with fellow readers while you sip on coffee or w - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 14 - **Date**: Tue May 19 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/black-author-book-club-with-nicole-glover-the-starseekers/200029882420558 - **Venue**: 734 Harden St., Columbia, SC, United States, South Carolina 29205 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy84NjZhZjJkNDFhMDY4ZWJiZDJlZTgxMDFhZGRmOWFmODc1MTAxMzljNGY5OWY5NjM4NzI5ZjEzMjVkOGJlN2JlLXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEzNTAtZGNmZmZkZjUtZ21pcj92PTE3NzYyNjk4MTY.avif - **Categories**: art, literary-art, nonprofit, raves - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8zYTI0Mjc3ZDdmZjQ2NDQ1YTRjYjYwMTkwY2JjOTFiNjhhOWE4Nzk4Njg2MjgwOWI5NjNmN2QyZWY4Y2IzMmM3LXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEzNTAtZGNmNGY0ZWMtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzcyMTAxMjE1.avif - **Price**: USD 21 to 39 - **Event Name**: Humanities 101 - **Description**: The USC Humanities Collaborative invites you to the University of South Carolina to take part in first-day class sessions.About this EventThe USC Humanities Collaborative invites you to the University of South Carolina to - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 08:30 am – Sat May 02 2026 at 01:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/humanities-101/100001986350782662 - **Venue**: University Conference Center, 8th Floor, Close-Hipp Building - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvNDgxZGQ2ZDlhNGUzMDI2ZTZiYmVkMGFlZjMxNWIxYzgwMWFiOTM5MmM5OWQ1YzliMGMxMGRkNDNhNzgxMjdhNS1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2MDAtZGNmZmZmZmYtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc1MDUxOTQ3.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: Workshops, Art, Entertainment, literary-art, Theatre - **Event Name**: Old Growth Book Launch Party - **Description**: Join us for the launch of Old Growth, an anthology celebrating Congaree National Park through the work of artists inspired by the park.About this EventJoin us for the launch of Old Growth, an anthology celebrating Congare - **Date**: Thu Apr 30 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu Apr 30 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/old-growth-book-launch-party/100001986813061350 - **Venue**: 1016 Duke Ave - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9mZjJlYzA5NDIwNTI1ZjFiM2MxMDIyMjI1ODBhZWNiNjcyYTY4MzExZDViNjIyYjcyZDYxZjhlMzU1N2UwOTQ2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzdiMzIwOS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzU1NjQ1OTg.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: Art, Nonprofit, Photography, literary-art - **Event Name**: Horror Book Club: "Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng" - **Description**: Join Macayla, Jordan, and bookseller Maggie for Horror Book Club! It’ll be a thrilling, spooky time! March 24 at 6pm - Crafting for Sinners by Jenny Kiefer April 16 at 6pm - A House with Good Bones by T. Kingfisher May 21 at 6pm - Bat Eater and Other - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 15 - **Date**: Thu May 21 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/horror-book-club-bat-eater-and-other-names-for-cora-zeng/200029764269951 - **Venue**: 734 Harden St., Columbia, SC, United States, South Carolina 29205 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvYTFlYTQ4M2RjMmUyNDc5MzhlZDQ0MWZiZjQ2NWQzNGVmZjUwNzYwYTdmODMyNmVhOGRmMmNmNTE2ZjQ4YmRjMi1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2MjgtZGMxYjI5MmUtZ21pcj92PTE3NzcyMjY3NTU.avif - **Categories**: art, entertainment, health-wellness, literary-art, theatre - **Event Name**: Pages In The Park - **Description**: Sistass, come join us for a bookish meet-up at the park. Bring your book, your wine, and your besties.About this EventJoin Us for Pages In The Park!To welcome summer, we’re coming together for a - **Date**: Sat Jun 13 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat Jun 13 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/pages-in-the-park/100001983993495954 - **Venue**: Sesquicentennial State Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy83MjhmYjEwYzZkZjgwZmYyMDc1OGZiZDMxNjUxMzZkODE5MWFhNzRiNDAwZGI1ZjRjM2ExZjkwMDc0N2UxYzgxLXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEzNTAtZGM3ZmQzZTUtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzcyMTAyMDE1.avif - **Price**: Free - **Event Name**: Tertulia Literaria / Spanish Book Club: "Poems of the Night" - **Description**: Join us for our next meeting of Tertulia Literaria - Spanish Book Club! We will be reading Poems of the Night by Jorge Luis Borges. This edition includes both English and Spanish in parallel text. The discussion will be primarily in English, though there - **Date**: Mon May 25 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/tertulia-literaria-spanish-book-club-poems-of-the-night/200029944850514 - **Venue**: 734 Harden St., Columbia, SC, United States, South Carolina 29205 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9hYzFjZjNkMzdjYTgwMDc1NmE5YmJiMzUyOGYwY2JkZTczNTBiOTAzNTY5YzJmZmY4ZWRlM2RjMzgxNGRkNDBkLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2ZmZmRmNC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjIzMjk5NA.avif - **Categories**: Art, literary-art, Meetups - **Event Name**: Season Finale Reading - **Description**: Celebrating the stories and communities we’ve created together across the state.About this EventAs the season of workshops comes to a close, Communal Pen authors gather, reflect, and celebrate the stories we’ve created to - **Date**: Thu May 14 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu May 14 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/season-finale-reading/100001982881337458 - **Venue**: Spearman Center for Arts Innovation - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy8yOGZiYWQzMDdmNjI5NWE3Y2M3NjQ4ZWM3YTMxMDNhM2IzZGQzMTA4MTcyNGIxZGRhMGI5N2ExMmFiMzBmZGMzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzYwNDYzNC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzA4ODA5MzA.avif - **Price**: USD 0 to 10 - **Categories**: art, literary-art, 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) - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/fec4de2f7bd343950149cff9ac58e800f6b022ea8d9717c77993a5333b33b1dc-rimg-w1200-h660-dc171816-gmir.jpg?v=1758532291 - **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) - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/1bcb3b78dce7cb5760c55bd893fd0aaf8f349e92ff137ae6eba8361a8c3568fd-rimg-w612-h408-dc46491c-gmir.jpg?v=1759898621 - **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**: Texas Longhorns at Missouri Tigers Football at Faurot Field - **Description**: ✨ Experience the magic of Texas Longhorns at Missouri Tigers Football at Faurot Field, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic Faurot Field in Columbia, MO sets - **Venue**: Faurot Field - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/11531250-3e62-11f1-9d46-d353ff0ce136-rimg-w1200-h514-dc795c61-gmir.jpg?v=1776872634 - **Event Name**: WWE SmackDown at Colonial Life Arena - **Description**: 🌟 Be part of history at WWE SmackDown at Colonial Life Arena, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The prestigious Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, SC sets - **Venue**: Colonial Life Arena - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/9cc91180-3ebd-11f1-95ce-15b15cef0670-rimg-w1200-h675-dc010102-gmir.jpg?v=1776911952 - **Event Name**: 2026 Missouri Tigers Football Season Tickets at Faurot Field - **Description**: 🌟 Be part of history at 2026 Missouri Tigers Football Season Tickets at Faurot Field, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The prestigious Faurot Field in Columbia, - **Venue**: Faurot Field - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/7b92e1f0-41d1-11f1-9d46-d353ff0ce136-rimg-w1200-h514-dc46342e-gmir.jpg?v=1777250340 - **Event Name**: 10th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Fest - **Description**: Celebrate 10 years of freedom, culture, and community at Finlay Park with live music, great food, family fun, and unforgettable vibes.About this EventThe 10th Annual South Carolina Juneteenth Freedom Fest - **Venue**: Finlay Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/cf115c4af35a1e130248cb0788c8a25ccda30a769f8cc23321505a2b28584730-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc050302-gmir.png?v=1773108425 - **Event Name**: Phish at Merriweather Post Pavilion - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Phish at Merriweather Post Pavilion, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Merriweather Post Pavilion in the heart of Columbia - **Venue**: Merriweather Post Pavilion - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/9b93e460-27e9-11f1-abfa-df778fbf16da-rimg-w1080-h1350-dc060405-gmir.jpg?v=1774401972 - **Event Name**: 2026 South Carolina Gamecocks Football Season Tickets (Includes Tickets To All Regular Season Home Games) - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at 2026 South Carolina Gamecocks Football Season Tickets (Includes Tickets To All Regular Season Home Games), the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Williams-Bri - **Venue**: Williams-Brice Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/c935b740-3de2-11f1-9fd2-1932890f8494-rimg-w1200-h514-dc720610-gmir.jpg?v=1776817967 ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in Columbia? - **A:** Celebrating de Gullah/Geechee Legacy with Queen Quet at SC State Library (Tue Apr 28 2026 at 06:00 pm at South Carolina State Library), Black Author Book Club with Nicole Glover: "The Starseekers" (Tue May 19 2026 at 06:00 pm at 734 Harden St., Columbia, SC, United States, South Carolina 29205), The Book Boyfriend Candle Experience (Sat May 16 2026 at 03:00 pm at Copper Canyon Soap Company - Columbia, SC), Humanities 101 (Sat May 02 2026 at 08:30 am at University Conference Center, 8th Floor, Close-Hipp Building), Old Growth Book Launch Party (Thu Apr 30 2026 at 06:00 pm at 1016 Duke Ave). - **Q**: What are the top free events in Columbia? - **A:** Celebrating de Gullah/Geechee Legacy with Queen Quet at SC State Library (Tue Apr 28 2026 at 06:00 pm at South Carolina State Library), Humanities 101 (Sat May 02 2026 at 08:30 am at University Conference Center, 8th Floor, Close-Hipp Building), Old Growth Book Launch Party (Thu Apr 30 2026 at 06:00 pm at 1016 Duke Ave), Pages In The Park (Sat Jun 13 2026 at 03:00 pm at Sesquicentennial State Park). - **Q**: What events are happening in Columbia this weekend May 1–3, 2026? - **A:** Humanities 101 (Sat May 02 2026 at 08:30 am at University Conference Center, 8th Floor, Close-Hipp Building). - **Q**: What events are happening in Columbia in April 2026? - **A:** Celebrating de Gullah/Geechee Legacy with Queen Quet at SC State Library (Tue Apr 28 2026 at 06:00 pm at South Carolina State Library), Old Growth Book Launch Party (Thu Apr 30 2026 at 06:00 pm at 1016 Duke Ave). - **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 South Carolina State Library, 734 Harden St., Columbia, SC, United States, South Carolina 29205, Copper Canyon Soap Company - Columbia, SC. - **Q**: What is the price range for events in Columbia? - **A:** Prices for events in Columbia range from USD 21 to USD 39. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Columbia? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Columbia include Gullah/Geechee Nation, All Good Books, Love At First Chapter Book Club. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. 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