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Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus (1429 Greene Street) is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm EST (9:00 pm to 11:00 pm during EDT), weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to come by and observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome and other small telescopes on the observatory deck. See the Moon, planets, stars, clusters, and more through our telescopes free of charge! To find out if the observatory is going to be open on a particular Monday night, please see its Facebook page or call 803-777-8105 or 803-777-8104.
Admission Cost: Free.
Monday, March 9, 2026, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Shen Yun
About This Show
The gong resounds, the curtain opens, and fairies emerge from a sea of billowing clouds. Mongolians ride on horseback across grasslands as vast as the sky. Dynasties rise and fall—as ancient legends of love, loss, humor and valor unfold before your eyes.
We set out to create a performance so extraordinary, it would not only capture the grandeur of China’s ancient, divinely-inspired culture…
You just might catch a glimpse of heaven.
Each performance consists of about 20 pieces, quickly moving from one legend, region, or dynasty to the next. Themes range from the delicate elegance of Tang court ladies to the battlefield heroics of valiant generals, from the timeless philosophical works of Lao-Tzu to spectacular scenes of heavenly realms… transporting you to a magical world.
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $91 - $195.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Shen Yun
About This Show
The gong resounds, the curtain opens, and fairies emerge from a sea of billowing clouds. Mongolians ride on horseback across grasslands as vast as the sky. Dynasties rise and fall—as ancient legends of love, loss, humor and valor unfold before your eyes.
We set out to create a performance so extraordinary, it would not only capture the grandeur of China’s ancient, divinely-inspired culture…
You just might catch a glimpse of heaven.
Each performance consists of about 20 pieces, quickly moving from one legend, region, or dynasty to the next. Themes range from the delicate elegance of Tang court ladies to the battlefield heroics of valiant generals, from the timeless philosophical works of Lao-Tzu to spectacular scenes of heavenly realms… transporting you to a magical world.
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $91 - $195.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
SC Philharmonic presents The Dream of America
About This Show
Maurice Ravel, Alborada del gracioso,
Shaosheng Li, Wind Across a Cloudless Firmament,
Maurice Ravel, Bolero
Peter Boyer, Ellis Island – The Dream of America, A staged symphony with actors directed by Chad Henderson (The Chad Henderson Co.),
ABOUT, This epic evening begins the SCP’s celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary as we present Peter Boyer’s Ellis Island: The Dream of America. Actors and orchestra weave the immigrant experience into living tableau, melding music and drama to celebrate hope, struggle, and new beginnings under the baton of Morihiko Nakahara and the direction of Chad Henderson (The Chad Henderson Co.),
The concert features a double-bill of Ravel as the program begins with his sunlit Alborada del gracioso, and later features the composer’s highly popular orchestral experiment: Boléro .
The centerpiece for the night is the world premiere of Shaosheng Li’s Wind Across a Cloudless Firmament. Join us for The Dream of America—an unforgettable celebration of…
Admission Cost: $11 - $71.
Saturday, March 14, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Arboretum Open House
W. Gordon Belser Arboretum Monthly Open House,
Take a nature break and bring a friend to USC's wildlife preserve in the heart of Columbia. Open House is the 3rd Sunday of every month, with ecology-themed presentations from faculty and regional experts twice each semester.
4080 Bloomwood Rd. Columbia, SC 29205,
Weekly Hours: Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 12, Thursdays 4 - 6 p.m. (winter hours 3-5 p.m.), Volunteers welcome! Contact us at arboretum@sc.edu to let us know you're coming. Find all our Open House speakers and Book Club dates here. ---, Visit the botanic garden horseshoe, pollinator display gardens, and walk through 10 biomes of South Carolina along a 1/3 mile trail. Special stops are at the longleaf pines atop a bluff of fossilized sand dunes, the boardwalk overlooking a bald cypress swamp, a grove of Atlantic white cypress in the central wetland, and the allee of ancient tulip trees in the ravine. Pause at the waterfall or other scenic stops and take in the gifts of nature, here…
Admission Cost: Free.
Sunday, March 15, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Family Time with the Phil
About This Show
Get ready to embrace the magic of live symphonic music in a welcoming atmosphere where families can create lasting memories together. Freedom and fun abound with “Family Time with the Phil” – an inclusive concert-matinee that invites audiences to sing, dance, and enjoy the symphony without the expected barriers of a live performance. Whether you’re tapping your feet to lively tunes, singing along with the orchestra, taking a break to visit the quiet room or simply letting the music move you – this experience promises joy and excitement for the whole family. Did we mention there’s an instrument “petting zoo” and some off-duty service pups that you can meet!
Admission Cost: Free Admission.
Sunday, March 15, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
U.S. Air Force Band Concert
About This Show
The U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band is coming to the Koger Center on March 16 at 7:30 p.m.! This concert is free and open to the public.
About the Ensemble
Activated in 1941, The United States Air Force Heritage of America Band has a rich history of inspiring public patriotism and enhancing esprit de corps among all the US military service branches. These world-class musicians are stationed at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Hampton, VA. They travel throughout the Carolinas, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast regions, presenting over 350 events annually for the general public and in support of Airman morale and protocol events. The USAF Heritage of America Band remains at the forefront of communicating Air Force core values and preserving and enriching America’s military and musical heritage into the 21st century.
Admission Cost: Free Admission.
Monday, March 16, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus (1429 Greene Street) is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm EST (9:00 pm to 11:00 pm during EDT), weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to come by and observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome and other small telescopes on the observatory deck. See the Moon, planets, stars, clusters, and more through our telescopes free of charge! To find out if the observatory is going to be open on a particular Monday night, please see its Facebook page or call 803-777-8105 or 803-777-8104.
Admission Cost: Free.
Monday, March 16, 2026, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
British Tea
Join us for a discussion of the various post-graduate awards available to the UK (Rhodes, Marshall, Gates Cambridge and Churchill) over a nice cuppa. Students will learn about the opportunities and mechanics of applying.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 4:15 PM – 5:30 PM.
Harper Elliott 320.
Botany Walk on the Historic Horseshoe
Join the A.C. Moore Herbarium staff on a 1-hour walk to explore the plant life of the historic Horseshoe. The group meets on the steps of McKissick Museum on the third Wednesday of each month. Plants featured or discussed will vary with group interest and by season.
Admission Cost: Free.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
The McNair Conversations on the American South: Coach Frank Beamer
The McCausland College of Arts and Sciences at the University of South Carolina is pleased to welcome Frank Beamer as the 2026 Honoree for the McNair Conversations on the American South. The talk will be hosted by Mark Smith, Director of the Institute for Southern Studies and Carolina Distinguished Professor of History. Frank Beamer is a legendary American college football coach, best known for his highly successful 29-season tenure (1987-2015) at his alma mater, Virginia Tech, where he became the winningest coach in program history, leading them to numerous conference titles, 23 consecutive bowl games (including a BCS National Championship appearance in the 1999 season), and earning national acclaim for building "Beamer Ball". A former Hokies player, he began his head coaching career at Murray State before returning to Tech to build it into a national powerhouse, leaving a legacy of hard work, discipline, and consistent success, and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2018. Dad to… .
Admission Cost: Free.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Getting Started in Research Workshop
The "Getting Started in Research" workshop is an interactive session designed to help students explore research opportunities across disciplines. Participants will identify their research interests, learn how to find and reach out to potential faculty mentors, and begin developing a roadmap for their research journey.
To register and learn more, visit https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/get-started/index.php.
Admission Cost: $0.
Thursday, March 19, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 302.
Recovery Ally Workshop for Students
Through Recovery Ally workshops, Gamecock Recovery strives to empower students, faculty and staff to make campus more supportive of students in recovery from substance use disorder. Learn to: confront myths and stigma about substance use disorder; use and model acts of allyship in everyday interactions; and identify, access, and direct people to recovery resources at USC.
Learn more about Gamecock Recovery by visiting sc.edu/sape/recovery.
Thursday, March 19, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Meeting Room - Center for Health and Well-Being 217.
C.S. Lewis "The Screwtape Letters"
About This Show
A battle is being waged for your soul from an office in hell! Witness a fast-paced, tour-de-force performance in this acclaimed adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ satiric masterpiece.
This international hit offers a faithful stage adaptation of Lewis’ The Screwtape Letters, following Screwtape, a senior tempter in Hell, as he schemes to capture the soul of an unsuspecting human on earth and reveals spiritual warfare in vivid, humorous and powerful ways.
The Screwtape Letters run time is 90 minutes with no intermission. It is recommended for ages 13 and older, and children under age 4 are not admitted.
Admission Cost: $76 - $86.
Thursday, March 19, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Vista Art Night: Cait Maloney
About This Show
As a member of the Vista Guild, the Koger Center for the Arts partnered with The Jasper Project to open a new rotating art space, titled The Nook. March 2026’s featured artist in The Nook is Cait Maloney.
ARTIST BIOGRAPHY
“I help businesses and individuals visually communicate through thoughtful, engaging and effective design.
I have had a passion for visual communication and carbohydrates as long as I can remember. Growing up in a small town in upstate New York, I was one of few with a serious interest in art and design, but I knew I could make a career of it when one of my early works was stealthily heisted from a maximum security bulletin board in high school. I went on to navigate the waters of art school and earned a BFA in illustration from Syracuse University.
I’m currently based in Columbia, South Carolina, working as senior art director for Flock and Rally while also doing specialty illustration, design and mural projects; creating new things every day and slowly sweating…
Admission Cost: Free Admission.
Friday, March 20, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Koger Center Upstairs Gallery.
Celebrate Columbia's Cultural Leaders
About This Show
One Columbia for Arts and Culture is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of the Stephen G. Morrison Visionary Award. After a brief hiatus, this prestigious honor is back to spotlight an individual whose passion, vision, and leadership have fundamentally shaped the arts, history, and cultural fabric of the City of Columbia.
Nominations are officially open for this distinguished award, which recognizes those who embody the generous spirit and dedication to civic vitality championed by Stephen G. Morrison, an early leader of One Columbia. The ideal recipient is someone who combines profound vision with actionable leadership to foster creative social change and leave a lasting mark on our society.
To nominate a visionary, submissions must include a formal nomination letter detailing specific examples of the nominee’s impact and leadership capabilities. All nomination materials must be submitted via email to info@onecolumbiasc.com by the deadline of February 28, 2026.
Admission Cost: Free Admission.
Friday, March 20, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
LifeChance: Gala of the Stars
Bringing people together through the celebration of ballet and a special night when ballet's stars align!
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $17 - $39.
Saturday, March 21, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus (1429 Greene Street) is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm EST (9:00 pm to 11:00 pm during EDT), weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to come by and observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome and other small telescopes on the observatory deck. See the Moon, planets, stars, clusters, and more through our telescopes free of charge! To find out if the observatory is going to be open on a particular Monday night, please see its Facebook page or call 803-777-8105 or 803-777-8104.
Admission Cost: Free.
Monday, March 23, 2026, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
"Surrounded and Beset By Enemies": Eighteenth-century Catawba Women's Responses to War
Abstract: In the 1700s, Catawba women responded to the world around them by reshaping their lives in response to the crises occurring near their villages. However, they did not sit by complacently, waiting for history to happen to them. Instead, Catawba women pivoted in response to the profound societal upheavals and contributed their physical and emotional labor in caring for their people. Bauer will discuss how Catawba women reassessed foodways production, burial practices, and self-defense strategies because their families’ lives and the Nation's survival depended on such measures.
Bio: Brooke Bauer, Ph.D. is a citizen of the Catawba Nation in South Carolina and an Associate Professor in the Department of History at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. She is the author of the award-winning book Becoming Catawba: Catawba Indian Women and Nation-building, 1540-1840. She has published in the online Oxford Research Encyclopedia of American History and the Journal of the Early Republic, and…
Admission Cost: Free!
Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Donuts with the Dean of Students
Donuts with the Dean of Students are an informal way to connect with the Office of the Dean of Students. Stop by our table in the Russell House University Union for a chat and snack with the DoS staff or just grab a free donut. We want to hear your voice as your Gamecock experience is important to us.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
RHUU Russell House 2nd Floor Lobby Space 01, RHUU Russell House 2nd Floor Lobby Space 02.
Getting Started in Research Workshop
The "Getting Started in Research" workshop is an interactive session designed to help students explore research opportunities across disciplines. Participants will identify their research interests, learn how to find and reach out to potential faculty mentors, and begin developing a roadmap for their research journey.
To register and learn more, visit https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/get-started/index.php.
Admission Cost: $0.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 302.
Broadway in Columbia presents Wicked
About This Show
See it LIVE. Remember it forever.
Wicked, Columbia’s most popular musical, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin–smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other “wicked.”
From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, Wicked, the untold true story of the Witches of Oz, transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story.
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $95 - $135.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Broadway in Columbia presents Wicked
About This Show
See it LIVE. Remember it forever.
Wicked, Columbia’s most popular musical, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin–smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other “wicked.”
From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, Wicked, the untold true story of the Witches of Oz, transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story.
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $95 - $135.
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Broadway in Columbia presents Wicked
About This Show
See it LIVE. Remember it forever.
Wicked, Columbia’s most popular musical, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin–smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other “wicked.”
From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, Wicked, the untold true story of the Witches of Oz, transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story.
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $95 - $135.
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Broadway in Columbia presents Wicked
About This Show
See it LIVE. Remember it forever.
Wicked, Columbia’s most popular musical, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin–smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other “wicked.”
From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, Wicked, the untold true story of the Witches of Oz, transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story.
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $95 - $135.
Friday, March 27, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Broadway in Columbia presents Wicked
About This Show
See it LIVE. Remember it forever.
Wicked, Columbia’s most popular musical, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin–smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other “wicked.”
From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, Wicked, the untold true story of the Witches of Oz, transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story.
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $95 - $135.
Saturday, March 28, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Broadway in Columbia presents Wicked
About This Show
See it LIVE. Remember it forever.
Wicked, Columbia’s most popular musical, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin–smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other “wicked.”
From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, Wicked, the untold true story of the Witches of Oz, transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story.
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $95 - $135.
Saturday, March 28, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Broadway in Columbia presents Wicked
About This Show
See it LIVE. Remember it forever.
Wicked, Columbia’s most popular musical, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin–smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other “wicked.”
From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, Wicked, the untold true story of the Witches of Oz, transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story.
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $95 - $135.
Sunday, March 29, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Broadway in Columbia presents Wicked
About This Show
See it LIVE. Remember it forever.
Wicked, Columbia’s most popular musical, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin–smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other “wicked.”
From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, Wicked, the untold true story of the Witches of Oz, transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story.
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $95 - $135.
Sunday, March 29, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus (1429 Greene Street) is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm EST (9:00 pm to 11:00 pm during EDT), weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to come by and observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome and other small telescopes on the observatory deck. See the Moon, planets, stars, clusters, and more through our telescopes free of charge! To find out if the observatory is going to be open on a particular Monday night, please see its Facebook page or call 803-777-8105 or 803-777-8104.
Admission Cost: Free.
Monday, March 30, 2026, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Broadway in Columbia presents Wicked
About This Show
See it LIVE. Remember it forever.
Wicked, Columbia’s most popular musical, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin–smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other “wicked.”
From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, Wicked, the untold true story of the Witches of Oz, transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story.
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $95 - $135.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Broadway in Columbia presents Wicked
About This Show
See it LIVE. Remember it forever.
Wicked, Columbia’s most popular musical, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin–smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other “wicked.”
From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, Wicked, the untold true story of the Witches of Oz, transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story.
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $95 - $135.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Broadway in Columbia presents Wicked
About This Show
See it LIVE. Remember it forever.
Wicked, Columbia’s most popular musical, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin–smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other “wicked.”
From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, Wicked, the untold true story of the Witches of Oz, transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story.
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $95 - $135.
Thursday, April 2, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Broadway in Columbia presents Wicked
About This Show
See it LIVE. Remember it forever.
Wicked, Columbia’s most popular musical, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin–smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other “wicked.”
From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, Wicked, the untold true story of the Witches of Oz, transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story.
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $95 - $135.
Friday, April 3, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
The Antelope Party
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April 3-12, 2026 The Antelope Party by Eric John Meyer, Directed by Jesse Jou Drayton Hall Theatre,
, All is equal and good in the land of Equestria, the colorful kingdom in the classic children’s cartoon My Little Pony. But in an apartment in rural Pennsylvania, where Ben hosts a weekly gathering of “bronies” (cosplaying fans of My Little Pony), things are becoming decidedly less harmonious. An overzealous Neighborhood Watch has begun patrolling the streets, and as its political influence surges, fear and paranoia begin to creep into the bronies’ (and pegasisters’) circle of friendship. “Meyer’s story about a group of lonely outcasts reminds us that acceptance and community can indeed be magical – but sometimes magic can be dark.” – Time Out New York,
Contains language and themes that may not be appropriate for young audiences.
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Friday, April 3, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Drayton Hall 141.
Broadway in Columbia presents Wicked
About This Show
See it LIVE. Remember it forever.
Wicked, Columbia’s most popular musical, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin–smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other “wicked.”
From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, Wicked, the untold true story of the Witches of Oz, transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story.
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $95 - $135.
Saturday, April 4, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Broadway in Columbia presents Wicked
About This Show
See it LIVE. Remember it forever.
Wicked, Columbia’s most popular musical, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin–smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other “wicked.”
From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, Wicked, the untold true story of the Witches of Oz, transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story.
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $95 - $135.
Saturday, April 4, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
The Antelope Party
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April 3-12, 2026 The Antelope Party by Eric John Meyer, Directed by Jesse Jou Drayton Hall Theatre,
, All is equal and good in the land of Equestria, the colorful kingdom in the classic children’s cartoon My Little Pony. But in an apartment in rural Pennsylvania, where Ben hosts a weekly gathering of “bronies” (cosplaying fans of My Little Pony), things are becoming decidedly less harmonious. An overzealous Neighborhood Watch has begun patrolling the streets, and as its political influence surges, fear and paranoia begin to creep into the bronies’ (and pegasisters’) circle of friendship. “Meyer’s story about a group of lonely outcasts reminds us that acceptance and community can indeed be magical – but sometimes magic can be dark.” – Time Out New York,
Contains language and themes that may not be appropriate for young audiences.
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Saturday, April 4, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Drayton Hall 141.
Broadway in Columbia presents Wicked
About This Show
See it LIVE. Remember it forever.
Wicked, Columbia’s most popular musical, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin–smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other “wicked.”
From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, Wicked, the untold true story of the Witches of Oz, transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story.
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $95 - $135.
Sunday, April 5, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Broadway in Columbia presents Wicked
About This Show
See it LIVE. Remember it forever.
Wicked, Columbia’s most popular musical, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin–smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other “wicked.”
From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, Wicked, the untold true story of the Witches of Oz, transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story.
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $95 - $135.
Sunday, April 5, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus (1429 Greene Street) is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm EST (9:00 pm to 11:00 pm during EDT), weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to come by and observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome and other small telescopes on the observatory deck. See the Moon, planets, stars, clusters, and more through our telescopes free of charge! To find out if the observatory is going to be open on a particular Monday night, please see its Facebook page or call 803-777-8105 or 803-777-8104.
Admission Cost: Free.
Monday, April 6, 2026, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
The Antelope Party
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April 3-12, 2026 The Antelope Party by Eric John Meyer, Directed by Jesse Jou Drayton Hall Theatre,
, All is equal and good in the land of Equestria, the colorful kingdom in the classic children’s cartoon My Little Pony. But in an apartment in rural Pennsylvania, where Ben hosts a weekly gathering of “bronies” (cosplaying fans of My Little Pony), things are becoming decidedly less harmonious. An overzealous Neighborhood Watch has begun patrolling the streets, and as its political influence surges, fear and paranoia begin to creep into the bronies’ (and pegasisters’) circle of friendship. “Meyer’s story about a group of lonely outcasts reminds us that acceptance and community can indeed be magical – but sometimes magic can be dark.” – Time Out New York,
Contains language and themes that may not be appropriate for young audiences.
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Drayton Hall 141.
Fulbright Workshop
Interested in teaching English, doing research, practicing a creative art or going to graduate school abroad? Join this info session to learn more about the Fulbright program, what makes a strong application and how USC can support you through the process!
Thursday, April 9, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Russell House University Union 302.
The Antelope Party
,
April 3-12, 2026 The Antelope Party by Eric John Meyer, Directed by Jesse Jou Drayton Hall Theatre,
, All is equal and good in the land of Equestria, the colorful kingdom in the classic children’s cartoon My Little Pony. But in an apartment in rural Pennsylvania, where Ben hosts a weekly gathering of “bronies” (cosplaying fans of My Little Pony), things are becoming decidedly less harmonious. An overzealous Neighborhood Watch has begun patrolling the streets, and as its political influence surges, fear and paranoia begin to creep into the bronies’ (and pegasisters’) circle of friendship. “Meyer’s story about a group of lonely outcasts reminds us that acceptance and community can indeed be magical – but sometimes magic can be dark.” – Time Out New York,
Contains language and themes that may not be appropriate for young audiences.
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Thursday, April 9, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Drayton Hall 141.
The Antelope Party
,
April 3-12, 2026 The Antelope Party by Eric John Meyer, Directed by Jesse Jou Drayton Hall Theatre,
, All is equal and good in the land of Equestria, the colorful kingdom in the classic children’s cartoon My Little Pony. But in an apartment in rural Pennsylvania, where Ben hosts a weekly gathering of “bronies” (cosplaying fans of My Little Pony), things are becoming decidedly less harmonious. An overzealous Neighborhood Watch has begun patrolling the streets, and as its political influence surges, fear and paranoia begin to creep into the bronies’ (and pegasisters’) circle of friendship. “Meyer’s story about a group of lonely outcasts reminds us that acceptance and community can indeed be magical – but sometimes magic can be dark.” – Time Out New York,
Contains language and themes that may not be appropriate for young audiences.
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Friday, April 10, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Drayton Hall 141.
The Antelope Party
,
April 3-12, 2026 The Antelope Party by Eric John Meyer, Directed by Jesse Jou Drayton Hall Theatre,
, All is equal and good in the land of Equestria, the colorful kingdom in the classic children’s cartoon My Little Pony. But in an apartment in rural Pennsylvania, where Ben hosts a weekly gathering of “bronies” (cosplaying fans of My Little Pony), things are becoming decidedly less harmonious. An overzealous Neighborhood Watch has begun patrolling the streets, and as its political influence surges, fear and paranoia begin to creep into the bronies’ (and pegasisters’) circle of friendship. “Meyer’s story about a group of lonely outcasts reminds us that acceptance and community can indeed be magical – but sometimes magic can be dark.” – Time Out New York,
Contains language and themes that may not be appropriate for young audiences.
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Saturday, April 11, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Drayton Hall 141.
Limón Dance Company in performance with Betsy Blackmon Dance Company
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April 11, 2026, Limón Dance Company in performance with, Betsy Blackmon Dance Company Koger Center for the Arts,
6:30pm,
Celebrating its 80th Anniversary season, the Limón Dance Company has been at the vanguard of dance since its inception, and is world-renowned for its dramatic expression, technical mastery and expansive movement. Company Artists will be in-residence at USC setting a classic Limón work on the Betsy Blackmon Dance Company, who will perform on an unforgettable, one-night-only program alongside Limón Dance Company and artists from The Joffrey Ballet. A gala fundraiser will accompany the performance.
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Saturday, April 11, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
The Antelope Party
,
April 3-12, 2026 The Antelope Party by Eric John Meyer, Directed by Jesse Jou Drayton Hall Theatre,
, All is equal and good in the land of Equestria, the colorful kingdom in the classic children’s cartoon My Little Pony. But in an apartment in rural Pennsylvania, where Ben hosts a weekly gathering of “bronies” (cosplaying fans of My Little Pony), things are becoming decidedly less harmonious. An overzealous Neighborhood Watch has begun patrolling the streets, and as its political influence surges, fear and paranoia begin to creep into the bronies’ (and pegasisters’) circle of friendship. “Meyer’s story about a group of lonely outcasts reminds us that acceptance and community can indeed be magical – but sometimes magic can be dark.” – Time Out New York,
Contains language and themes that may not be appropriate for young audiences.
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Saturday, April 11, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Drayton Hall 141.
The Antelope Party
,
April 3-12, 2026 The Antelope Party by Eric John Meyer, Directed by Jesse Jou Drayton Hall Theatre,
, All is equal and good in the land of Equestria, the colorful kingdom in the classic children’s cartoon My Little Pony. But in an apartment in rural Pennsylvania, where Ben hosts a weekly gathering of “bronies” (cosplaying fans of My Little Pony), things are becoming decidedly less harmonious. An overzealous Neighborhood Watch has begun patrolling the streets, and as its political influence surges, fear and paranoia begin to creep into the bronies’ (and pegasisters’) circle of friendship. “Meyer’s story about a group of lonely outcasts reminds us that acceptance and community can indeed be magical – but sometimes magic can be dark.” – Time Out New York,
Contains language and themes that may not be appropriate for young audiences.
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Sunday, April 12, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Drayton Hall 141.
Truman Getting Started Workshop
Learn how to apply for the Truman Scholarship – for rising juniors who plan to pursue a career in public service. Get an overview of the scholarship and application process, have your questions answered and make a plan for getting started on your application this summer to have a smoother fall!
Monday, April 13, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Harper Elliott 320.
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus (1429 Greene Street) is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm EST (9:00 pm to 11:00 pm during EDT), weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to come by and observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome and other small telescopes on the observatory deck. See the Moon, planets, stars, clusters, and more through our telescopes free of charge! To find out if the observatory is going to be open on a particular Monday night, please see its Facebook page or call 803-777-8105 or 803-777-8104.
Admission Cost: Free.
Monday, April 13, 2026, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Arboretum Open House
W. Gordon Belser Arboretum Monthly Open House,
Take a nature break and bring a friend to USC's wildlife preserve in the heart of Columbia. Open House is the 3rd Sunday of every month, with ecology-themed presentations from faculty and regional experts twice each semester.
4080 Bloomwood Rd. Columbia, SC 29205,
Weekly Hours: Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 12, Thursdays 4 - 6 p.m. (winter hours 3-5 p.m.), Volunteers welcome! Contact us at arboretum@sc.edu to let us know you're coming. Find all our Open House speakers and Book Club dates here. ---, Visit the botanic garden horseshoe, pollinator display gardens, and walk through 10 biomes of South Carolina along a 1/3 mile trail. Special stops are at the longleaf pines atop a bluff of fossilized sand dunes, the boardwalk overlooking a bald cypress swamp, a grove of Atlantic white cypress in the central wetland, and the allee of ancient tulip trees in the ravine. Pause at the waterfall or other scenic stops and take in the gifts of nature, here…
Admission Cost: Free.
Sunday, April 19, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus (1429 Greene Street) is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm EST (9:00 pm to 11:00 pm during EDT), weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to come by and observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome and other small telescopes on the observatory deck. See the Moon, planets, stars, clusters, and more through our telescopes free of charge! To find out if the observatory is going to be open on a particular Monday night, please see its Facebook page or call 803-777-8105 or 803-777-8104.
Admission Cost: Free.
Monday, April 20, 2026, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Recovery Ally Workshop for Students
Through Recovery Ally workshops, Gamecock Recovery strives to empower students, faculty and staff to make campus more supportive of students in recovery from substance use disorder. Learn to: confront myths and stigma about substance use disorder; use and model acts of allyship in everyday interactions; and identify, access, and direct people to recovery resources at USC.
Learn more about Gamecock Recovery by visiting sc.edu/sape/recovery.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Meeting Room - Center for Health and Well-Being 217.
Donuts with the Dean of Students
Donuts with the Dean of Students are an informal way to connect with the Office of the Dean of Students. Stop by our table in the Russell House University Union for a chat and snack with the DoS staff or just grab a free donut. We want to hear your voice as your Gamecock experience is important to us.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
RHUU Russell House 2nd Floor Lobby Space 01, RHUU Russell House 2nd Floor Lobby Space 02.
Student Choreography Showcase
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April 25-26, 2026, Student Choreography Showcase, Drayton Hall Theatre,
2pm daily,
We’ll end the season with a second showcase of original works that have been developed over the spring semester by our gifted student choreographers. The future of dance starts here!
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15- $22.
Saturday, April 25, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Drayton Hall 141.
Student Choreography Showcase
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April 25-26, 2026, Student Choreography Showcase, Drayton Hall Theatre,
2pm daily,
We’ll end the season with a second showcase of original works that have been developed over the spring semester by our gifted student choreographers. The future of dance starts here!
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15- $22.
Sunday, April 26, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Drayton Hall 141.
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus (1429 Greene Street) is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm EST (9:00 pm to 11:00 pm during EDT), weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to come by and observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome and other small telescopes on the observatory deck. See the Moon, planets, stars, clusters, and more through our telescopes free of charge! To find out if the observatory is going to be open on a particular Monday night, please see its Facebook page or call 803-777-8105 or 803-777-8104.
Admission Cost: Free.
Monday, April 27, 2026, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus (1429 Greene Street) is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm EST (9:00 pm to 11:00 pm during EDT), weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to come by and observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome and other small telescopes on the observatory deck. See the Moon, planets, stars, clusters, and more through our telescopes free of charge! To find out if the observatory is going to be open on a particular Monday night, please see its Facebook page or call 803-777-8105 or 803-777-8104.
Admission Cost: Free.
Monday, May 4, 2026, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus (1429 Greene Street) is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm EST (9:00 pm to 11:00 pm during EDT), weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to come by and observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome and other small telescopes on the observatory deck. See the Moon, planets, stars, clusters, and more through our telescopes free of charge! To find out if the observatory is going to be open on a particular Monday night, please see its Facebook page or call 803-777-8105 or 803-777-8104.
Admission Cost: Free.
Monday, May 11, 2026, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Arboretum Open House
W. Gordon Belser Arboretum Monthly Open House,
Take a nature break and bring a friend to USC's wildlife preserve in the heart of Columbia. Open House is the 3rd Sunday of every month, with ecology-themed presentations from faculty and regional experts twice each semester.
4080 Bloomwood Rd. Columbia, SC 29205,
Weekly Hours: Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 12, Thursdays 4 - 6 p.m. (winter hours 3-5 p.m.), Volunteers welcome! Contact us at arboretum@sc.edu to let us know you're coming. Find all our Open House speakers and Book Club dates here. ---, Visit the botanic garden horseshoe, pollinator display gardens, and walk through 10 biomes of South Carolina along a 1/3 mile trail. Special stops are at the longleaf pines atop a bluff of fossilized sand dunes, the boardwalk overlooking a bald cypress swamp, a grove of Atlantic white cypress in the central wetland, and the allee of ancient tulip trees in the ravine. Pause at the waterfall or other scenic stops and take in the gifts of nature, here…
Admission Cost: Free.
Sunday, May 17, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus (1429 Greene Street) is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm EST (9:00 pm to 11:00 pm during EDT), weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to come by and observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome and other small telescopes on the observatory deck. See the Moon, planets, stars, clusters, and more through our telescopes free of charge! To find out if the observatory is going to be open on a particular Monday night, please see its Facebook page or call 803-777-8105 or 803-777-8104.
Admission Cost: Free.
Monday, May 18, 2026, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus (1429 Greene Street) is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm EST (9:00 pm to 11:00 pm during EDT), weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to come by and observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome and other small telescopes on the observatory deck. See the Moon, planets, stars, clusters, and more through our telescopes free of charge! To find out if the observatory is going to be open on a particular Monday night, please see its Facebook page or call 803-777-8105 or 803-777-8104.
Admission Cost: Free.
Monday, June 1, 2026, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus (1429 Greene Street) is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm EST (9:00 pm to 11:00 pm during EDT), weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to come by and observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome and other small telescopes on the observatory deck. See the Moon, planets, stars, clusters, and more through our telescopes free of charge! To find out if the observatory is going to be open on a particular Monday night, please see its Facebook page or call 803-777-8105 or 803-777-8104.
Admission Cost: Free.
Monday, June 8, 2026, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.