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Finals Frenzy - ACCT 401
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for ACCT 401 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
ODK/Mortar Board Room.
Finals Frenzy - BIOL 102
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for BIOL 102 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Russell House Room 322.
Finals Frenzy - EXSC 223
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for EXSC 223 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 305.
Finals Frenzy - MATH 111
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for MATH 111 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 303.
Finals Frenzy - MATH 142
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for MATH 142 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 205.
Finals Frenzy - BIOL 102
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for BIOL 102 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 203.
Finals Frenzy - ACCT 225
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for ACCT 225 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Russell House Theater.
Finals Frenzy - BIOL 303
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for BIOL 303 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 303.
Finals Frenzy - MATH 115
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for MATH 115 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
ODK/Mortar Board Room.
Finals Frenzy - PHYS 202
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for PHYS 202 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Russell House Room 322.
Finals Frenzy - STAT 201
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for STAT 201 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 205.
Finals Frenzy - ACCT 225
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for ACCT 225 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Russell House Theater.
Finals Frenzy - BIOL 101
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for BIOL 101 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Russell House Room 322.
Finals Frenzy - CHEM 112
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for CHEM 112 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
ODK/Mortar Board Room.
Finals Frenzy - MATH 122
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for MATH 122 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 205.
Brew and Review
Need a pick me up during finals? Stop by the Student Success Center main office location on the Mezzanine level of Thomas Cooper Library for assorted sweet and salty snacks, plus coffee, lemonade and iced tea.
Admission Cost: 0.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Thomas Cooper Library Mezzanine - Student Success Center.
Finals Frenzy - ACCT 402
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for ACCT 402 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 203.
Finals Frenzy - NURS 424
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for NURS 424 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 303.
Finals Frenzy - ACCT 405
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for ACCT 405 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Russell House Room 322.
Finals Frenzy - BIOL 101
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for BIOL 101 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
ODK/Mortar Board Room.
Finals Frenzy - PHIL 114
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for PHIL 114 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 205.
Finals Frenzy - PHYS 211
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for PHYS 211 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Russell House Theater.
Finals Frenzy - CHEM 334
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for CHEM 334 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 303.
Finals Frenzy - BIOL 101
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for BIOL 101 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Russell House Room 322.
Finals Frenzy - BIOL 102
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for BIOL 102 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 205.
Finals Frenzy - BIOL 244
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for BIOL 244 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 203.
Finals Frenzy - CHEM 333
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for CHEM 333 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
ODK/Mortar Board Room.
Finals Frenzy - EXSC 223
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for EXSC 223 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Russell House Theater.
World Ballet Company - Swan Lake
About This Show
The World’s MOST Iconic Ballet – With a LIVE Orchestra! , The legendary tale of Swan Lake takes flight in a breathtaking production from World Ballet Company, as fate and magic entwine in a timeless battle between good and evil. Performing with a Live Orchestra, and featuring a cast of 50 international dancers, over 150 radiant hand-sewn costumes, and stunning hand-crafted sets, this spellbinding ballet captures every heart-pounding moment – from the Dance of the Little Swans to the Black Swan’s 32 fouettés, and every pirouette in between.
With Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score soaring through the air and played LIVE, immerse yourself in this mesmerizing journey where dreams, heartbreak, and hope unfold right before your eyes.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (including 20-minute intermission), Audience: For ages 5 & over,
World Ballet Company – Ballet Everywhere, Ballet For All.
Based in Los Angeles, and led by Sasha Gorskaya and Gulya Hartwick, World Ballet Company presents the…
Admission Cost: $57.00 - $131.00.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
The Music of Hans Zimmer and Others – A Celebration of Film Music
About This Show
The symphonic world of Hans Zimmer with music from James Bond, The Lion King, The Pirates of the Caribbean, Gladiator, The Dark Knight, Inception, Interstellar, Top Gun, Dune and more!
“The Music of Hans Zimmer & Others” is an unforgettable concert and audiovisual experience for all age groups, film enthusiasts, music lovers, and families. The best music will be performed by the Hollywood Film Orchestra in an impressive show with light installations, laser projections, and selected film clips. Star soloists from the Original Broadway Production will perform excerpts from “The Lion King” Zimmer’s most beloved box office smash hit.
No other composer has influenced the film world in the past two decades as much as the Oscar-, Globe- and Emmy-winning composer Hans Zimmer with his staggering compositions for films such as “James Bond” “The Lion King” “Pirates of the Caribbean” “Gladiator” “The Dark Knight” “Man of Steel” “Inception” and “Interstellar”.
Hans Zimmer wrote the film…
Admission Cost: $27.45 - $98.90.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Finals Frenzy - BIOL 244
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for BIOL 244 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Thursday, April 30, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 203.
Finals Frenzy - CHEM 333
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for CHEM 333 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Thursday, April 30, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Russell House Room 322.
Finals Frenzy - MATH 142
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for MATH 142 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Thursday, April 30, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 205.
Finals Frenzy - BIOL 102
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for BIOL 102 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Thursday, April 30, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 205.
Finals Frenzy - MATH 141
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for MATH 141 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Thursday, April 30, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Russell House Ballroom A.
Finals Frenzy - PHYS 211
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for PHYS 211 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Thursday, April 30, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Russell House Theater.
Finals Frenzy - SPAN 302
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for SPAN 302 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Thursday, April 30, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 203.
Finals Frenzy - NURS 412
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for NURS 412 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Thursday, April 30, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 303.
Finals Frenzy - ACCT 225
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for ACCT 225 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Thursday, April 30, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Russell House Ballroom A.
Finals Frenzy - MATH 141
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for MATH 141 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Thursday, April 30, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Russell House Room 322.
Finals Frenzy - ACCT 225
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for ACCT 225 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Thursday, April 30, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Russell House Theater.
Finals Frenzy - PHIL 114
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for PHIL 114 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Thursday, April 30, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 205.
Finals Frenzy - BMEN 263
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for BMEN 263 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Thursday, April 30, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Russell House Room 322.
Finals Frenzy - PHYS 212
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for PHYS 212 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Thursday, April 30, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 203.
Finals Frenzy - CHEM 333
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for CHEM 333 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Thursday, April 30, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Russell House Room 322.
Finals Frenzy - PHYS 212
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for PHYS 212 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Thursday, April 30, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 203.
Finals Frenzy - FINA 363
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for FINA 363 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Friday, May 1, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 203.
Finals Frenzy - ECON 221
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for ECON 221 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Friday, May 1, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Russell House Room 322.
Finals Frenzy - MGSC 395
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for MGSC 395 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Friday, May 1, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 203.
Finals Frenzy - MATH 122
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for MATH 122 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Friday, May 1, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 205.
Humanities 101
Saturday, May 2 from 8:30-1pm,
University Conference Center, 8th Floor, Close-Hipp Building,
Through an initiative called “Humanities 101,” the USC Humanities Collaborative is inviting local community members to take part in introductory class sessions with our most extraordinary professors on Saturday, May 2. We hope that you’ll share the notice below with friends and family. University faculty, staff, and administrators are also welcome. Participants will select from a variety of subjects in philosophy, literature, film studies, and theater for group discussions, mini-lectures, and hand-on activities. Lunch will also be provided, and books by USC humanities faculty will be available for purchase. For more information and links to the optional readings, visit our website.
Click here to register on Eventbrite.
EVENT SCHEDULE,
8:30-9:00: Check In
, 9:00-9:15: Welcome
, 9:15-10:30am: Class Session 1 (select one):
A. “Introduction to Free Will” with Prof. Matthew Kisner, Philosophy: Imagine…
Admission Cost: 0.00.
Saturday, May 2, 2026, 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Finals Frenzy - CHEM 334
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for CHEM 334 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Saturday, May 2, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Russell House Room 322.
Finals Frenzy - MATH 122
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for MATH 122 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Saturday, May 2, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 205.
Finals Frenzy - MATH 122
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for MATH 122 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Saturday, May 2, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 303.
Finals Frenzy - ECON 221
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for ECON 221 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Saturday, May 2, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Russell House Theater.
Levitt AMP Columbia Music Series
About ghis Show,
The Koger Center for the Arts is excited to host the Levitt AMP Columbia Music Series, a free outdoor concert series sponsored by the Levitt Foundation. Dedicated to amplifying the cultural landscape of our city, the Levitt AMP Columbia Music series aims to provide free varied and engaging entertainment for the residents of Columbia and the Midlands. Our concert dates for the 2026 Season are set: stay tuned to find out the acts!
All concerts will take place on the outdoor Plaza Stage, with our rain location being the lobby of the Koger Center.
SCHEDULE – All concerts take place from 5-7 p.m.
April 18, 2026 - River Shook Duo, Soda City Brass Band,
,
April 25, 2026 - Sunny War, Death Ray Robin,
,
May 2, 2026 - Five OHM, Rock & Roll MF's,
,
May 9, 2026 - Carolyn Wonderland, Philip Thomas.
Admission Cost: Free Admission.
Saturday, May 2, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Koger Center Plaza Stage.
Finals Frenzy - FINA 363
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for FINA 363 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Sunday, May 3, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Russell House Ballroom A.
Finals Frenzy - PYSC 220
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for PYSC 220 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Sunday, May 3, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 203.
Finals Frenzy - MATH 122
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for MATH 122 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Sunday, May 3, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 303.
Finals Frenzy - MATH 122
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for MATH 122 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Sunday, May 3, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 205.
Finals Frenzy - RETL 261
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for RETL 261 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Sunday, May 3, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Russell House Room 322.
Finals Frenzy - MATH 122
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for MATH 122 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Sunday, May 3, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 205.
Finals Frenzy - PHIL 114
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for PHIL 114 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Sunday, May 3, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 203.
Finals Frenzy - RETL 261
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for RETL 261 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Sunday, May 3, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Russell House Room 322.
Finals Frenzy - BIOL 303
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for BIOL 303 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Sunday, May 3, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 203.
Finals Frenzy - CHEM 333
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for CHEM 333 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Sunday, May 3, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 205.
Finals Frenzy - GEOL 101
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for GEOL 101 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Sunday, May 3, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Russell House Room 322.
Finals Frenzy - STAT 206
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for STAT 206 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Sunday, May 3, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 205.
Finals Frenzy - FINA 363
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for FINA 363 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Monday, May 4, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Russell House Ballroom A.
Finals Frenzy - STAT 206
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for STAT 206 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Monday, May 4, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 205.
Finals Frenzy - ACCT 405
Stop by the Russell House for a open study session for ACCT 405 sponsored by the Student Success Center! Study Sessions are open to all Gamecocks regardless of section!!
Monday, May 4, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Russell House Room 322.
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.
Levitt AMP Columbia Music Series
About ghis Show,
The Koger Center for the Arts is excited to host the Levitt AMP Columbia Music Series, a free outdoor concert series sponsored by the Levitt Foundation. Dedicated to amplifying the cultural landscape of our city, the Levitt AMP Columbia Music series aims to provide free varied and engaging entertainment for the residents of Columbia and the Midlands. Our concert dates for the 2026 Season are set: stay tuned to find out the acts!
All concerts will take place on the outdoor Plaza Stage, with our rain location being the lobby of the Koger Center.
SCHEDULE – All concerts take place from 5-7 p.m.
April 18, 2026 - River Shook Duo, Soda City Brass Band,
,
April 25, 2026 - Sunny War, Death Ray Robin,
,
May 2, 2026 - Five OHM, Rock & Roll MF's,
,
May 9, 2026 - Carolyn Wonderland, Philip Thomas.
Admission Cost: Free Admission.
Saturday, May 9, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Koger Center Plaza Stage.
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.
The Good, the Bad & the Naked of USC History: Historic Horseshoe History Tour
Have you ever been strolling along the Historic Horseshoe bricks and found yourself wondering about the history of Carolina and its traditions? Well, you're in luck! Meet University Archivist Elizabeth West in front of the Caroliniana for a Horseshoe history tour. Learn the origins of the Tiger Burn and what national record Gamecock students set in 1974! Free and open to the public.
Admission Cost: Free.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
South Caroliniana Library 910 Sumter Street.
Bat Out Of Hell – The Musical
About This Show
On sale to the public on March 13, 10 a.m.
Get ready for the ultimate rock experience as BAT OUT OF HELL roars back to North America in 2026! The iconic music of Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf will once again shake the stage, delivering an electrifying journey that will ignite your love for rock like never before.
This heart-pounding experience, with a powerhouse eight-piece live band on stage, delivers a new production with sprawling multi-level platforms to transport you from Raven’s bedroom to the underground world of the Lost in a visual feast that pushes the boundaries of live theatre,
Featuring songs from one of Meat Loaf’s best-selling albums, Bat Out of Hell, this cast will bring these anthems to life, including I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That), Paradise By The Dashboard Light, Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad, Dead Ringer For Love, and, of course, Bat Out of Hell.
Brace yourself for a legendary night of rock ‘n’ roll as BAT OUT OF HELL: The Musical explodes back onto the…
Admission Cost: $26.00 - $106.00.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 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, May 18, 2026, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Vista Art Night: Kathryn Morganelli
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, in celebration of Third Thursday Art Night. May 2026’s featured artist in The Nook is Kathryn Morganelli.
Artist Biography
Kathryn Morganelli holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of South Carolina. With postgraduate studies in Textile Design and Animation, she has built a solid foundation in the arts.
Admission Cost: Free Admission.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Koger Center Upstairs Gallery.
Institutional Libraries Exchange
We are excited to share that the SC State Library and the iSchool's Accessibility Leadership Lab (ALL) are partnering to host a full-day event on Friday, May 29th for institutional libraries and their supporters/partners. Registration is now open!
The event takes places at the South Carolina State Library in Columbia, SC from 10am – 3pm. We will also have a Zoom option available for those unable to travel, but we encourage all who can to attend in-person so that you can fully participate in the discussion.
Register here,
Description:
How can we provide better access to information and library services to the thousands of South Carolinians who live in an institution and are unable to visit a traditional public library? Join us for a day of learning and networking focused on institutional library services in correctional facilities, psychiatric hospitals, nursing homes, and other long-term care facilities. Access to a library in these settings can have a profound impact by providing a space for…
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, May 29, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
John Crist Live
About This Show
John Crist is one of today’s fastest-rising stand-up comedians, earning more than one billion video views, more than 7.9 million fans on social media and sold-out shows from coast to coast and continuously charts as one of Pollstar’s Top 10 Global Touring Comedians. John has sold out the majority of his 2025 U.S. ‘Jokes For Humans’ dates and recently launched a Fall extension – which kicked off at Las Vegas’ Encore Theater and will visit cities like Austin, Louisville, Cleveland and more later this year.
His latest comedy special John Crist: Emotional Support (February 18), showcases his skills in delivering witty, pop culture commentary through clean humor. Filmed just six miles from his childhood home in Lilburn, GA, John Crist: Emotional Support sees the viral comedian diving into the ever-changing dynamics of growing up Christian in the 90s, navigating family group texts, mediating fights on the neighborhood Facebook page and more. In its first three weeks, the special earned more than…
Admission Cost: $17.87 - $161.75.
Sunday, May 31, 2026, 7:00 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, June 1, 2026, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Tribute to Dr. Johnnie McFadden and the McFadden Endowment
Dr. Johnnie McFadden, USC Benjamin E. Mays Distinguished Professor Emeritus and First African American Tenured Faculty of the 20th century, has made a number of wonderful contributions to the University of South Carolina, Columbia. On Jan. 31 at 1 p.m. we will gather to pay tribute to Dr. McFadden as well as announce the Grace Jordan and Johnnie McFadden Endowment which was established to benefit the Grace Jordan McFadden Professors Program.
The program will be held at the Campus Room of the Capstone Building (898 Barnwell St.). Please indicate if you can accept our invitation to attend this special program. RSVP at the link below by Jan. 23. A reception will immediately follow the program.
Register for the Event here -- https://McFaddenTribute2026.eventbrite.com.
Admission Cost: Free.
Friday, June 5, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Capstone 101 - Campus Room.
Southeastern Piano Festival Celebration Concert
The School of Music’s illustrious piano faculty (Phillip Bush, Scott Price, and Nicholas Susi) will perform.
Tickets go on sale May 1!
Purchase tickets in person at the Koger Center Box Office or online. New this year: save $ by purchasing an event package of all SEPF signature concerts!
Admission Cost: $5 USC Students; $25 General Admission.
Sunday, June 7, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Southeastern Piano Festival Artist Spotlight: Nicholas Susi
Described in The WholeNote as “an innovative musician and aggressive thinker with a gift for keyboard brilliance,” Nicholas Susi will present a recital featuring two of his passions: French Impressionism and the music of Franz Liszt.
About the Artist:
Nicholas Susi recognizes that Classical music has been a transformative force in his life, and seeks to share its power with others through his teaching and performing. He is Assistant Professor of Piano at the University of South Carolina, President of the American Matthay Association and Associate Director of the Southeastern Piano Festival. He previously taught piano and music theory at The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN. He completed his doctorate at the University of Michigan, with previous studies at the University of Kansas and at the Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln as a two-time DAAD grantee. Primary teachers include Zena Ilyashov, Jack Winerock, Nina Tichman and Arthur Greene.
Tickets go on sale May 1!
Purchase tickets in person…
Admission Cost: $5 USC Students; $25 General Admission.
Monday, June 8, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
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.
Southeastern Piano Festival Artist Spotlight: Pedja Muzijevic
In the 1970s, cassette players revolutionized how we experienced music at home. For the first time, we could record, curate, and create our own playlists, free from algorithms or formulas. Mozart next to Dolly Parton? Steve Reich alongside Peggy Lee? Why not? These were our personal mixtapes.
Pianist Pedja Muzijevic has created a refreshing program as a tribute to that era.
Structured like a classic 60-minute cassette, the performance unfolds in three chapters, offering a rich and eclectic journey through time and sound. From the theatrical flair of Carl Philip Emanuel Bach and Joseph Haydn to the playful, tipsy waltz of György Ligeti, each piece invites the audience into a new world. The program also features the tender nostalgia of Valentyn Silvestrov, from the war-torn Ukraine, the sonic innovations of George Crumb and Henry Cowell, minimalism of Philip Glass and the passionate romanticism of Dora Pejacevic and Amy Beach.
This is more than a concert; it’s a celebration of the art of listening, a…
Admission Cost: $5 USC Students; $25 General Admission.
Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Southeastern Piano Festival Artist Spotlight: Blair McMillen
Hailed by The New York Times as “prodigiously accomplished and exciting,” Blair McMillen takes the stage with a dynamic program featuring the music of Claude Debussy, Brian Wilson, Margaret Bonds, William Bolcom and more.
About the Artist,
Hailed by The New York Times as “prodigiously accomplished and exciting” and as one of the piano’s “brilliant stars,” pianist Blair McMillen has forged a musical life that is unbounded by convention. He is well-known for his advocacy of living composers and contemporary music, as well as for championing very early keyboard music and more recent neglected masterpieces. For more than two decades, McMillen has divided his time as piano soloist, chamber musician, music festival director, and educator/teacher.
Blair McMillen is the co-founder and co-director of the Rite of Summer Music Festival. Rite of Summer is a free, outdoor contemporary-music series held on New York City’s Governors Island. The festival has presented boundary-pushing artists such as the JACK…
Admission Cost: $5 USC students; $25 general admission.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Southeastern Piano Festival Artist Spotlight: Soyeon Kate Lee
2026 Spoleto Festival USA Chamber Music attendees will have a second opportunity to hear pianist Soyeon Kate Lee, praised by The New York Times for her “huge, richly varied sound, lively imagination and firm sense of style.”
About the Artist,
First prize winner of the Naumburg International Piano Competition and the Concert Artist Guild International Competition, Korean-American pianist Soyeon Kate Lee has been lauded by The New York Times as a pianist with “a huge, richly varied sound, a lively imagination and a firm sense of style,” and by The Washington Post for her “stunning command of the keyboard.”
Highlights of recent seasons include appearances at the National Gallery, Library of Congress, Gina Bachauer Concerts, Purdue Convocations, Music@Menlo, Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center on tour, San Francisco Performances, Camerata Pacifica tour, Chamber Music Chicago and the Cleveland Art Museum. She was a member of Lincoln Center Chamber Music Society’s Bowers program, and is a regular…
Admission Cost: $5 students; $25 general admission.
Thursday, June 11, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Arthur Fraser Piano Competition Winners Recital
Festival participants compete for a chance to perform with the South Carolina Philharmonic in a Masterworks concert and more than $10,000 in cash prizes.
Tickets go on sale May 1!
Purchase tickets in person at the Koger Center Box Office or online. New this year: save $ by purchasing an event package of all SEPF signature concerts!
Admission Cost: $5 USC Students; $25 General Admission.
Saturday, June 13, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
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 15, 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 22, 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 29, 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, July 6, 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, July 13, 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, July 20, 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, July 27, 2026, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.