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Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 6.
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. The special presentation will take place in the Maxcy Residence Hall Classroom as a collaboration between the Office of Undergraduate Research and the First Generation Center. All are welcome.
To register and learn more, visit https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/get-started/index.php.
Admission Cost: 0.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Betsy Blackmon Dance Company Fall Concert
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November 6-7, 2025, Betsy Blackmon Dance Company, Fall Concert, Koger Center for the Arts,
7:30pm nightly,
Experience a first-rate evening of classic and contemporary ballet featuring an original work by Susan E. Anderson Artist-in-Residence Kathryn Morgan (New York City Ballet), a reprise of works set on the Betsy Blackmon Dance Company by The Joffrey Ballet last April (including Gerald Arpino's Birthday Variations and Camellia by Xavier Núñez), plus original works by USC dance faculty Jennifer Deckert and André Megerdichian.
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Veterans Day Breakfast
Veterans and military service members are cordially invited to join the Office of the President, the Division of Administration and Finance, and Veterans and Military Affairs in honoring those who have served our country at the 15th annual Veterans Day Breakfast. Join us for breakfast and remarks from Lieutenant Kegan Gill (Ret), US Navy, F/A – 18E Pilot.
Space is limited. Priority registration for veterans and service members will be available through November 1.
, Friday, November 8, 2024, 7:30 a.m. Russell House Ballroom,
RSVP here.
Free parking will be available in the Bull Street Garage. Enter at gate 3 (visitor entrance).
Questions may be directed to the Office of Special Events at 803-777-6568.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, November 7, 2025, 7:00 AM – 9:30 AM.
Russell House University Union 200 Lobby - Special Event.
Research Center for Child Well-Being Distinguished Speaker Series
Speaker: Warren Binford, JD, EDM - University of Colorado,
Topic: Preventing Online Child Abuse,
If you plan to attend in person or virtually, please fill out this RSVP form: https://forms.gle/mBmcnMdsSxRvVwev5,
To access the event via Zoom, visit the RCCWB webpage for our Distinguished Speaker Series: https://rccwb.sc.edu/news-events/,
The Research Center for Child Well-Being hosts a monthly Distinguished Speaker Series focusing on the dual prevention of unhealthy lifestyle and social-emotional behavioral problems during childhood, as well as associated statistical and methodological issues. The event will be hosted at the RCCWB, located at 1400 Pickens St. Suite 400. For more information, check out https://rccwb.sc.edu.
Admission Cost: Free.
Friday, November 7, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
EWO - Visual Music at Thomas Cooper
Join Ears Wide Open in making some art! Featuring musicians of USC’s The Collective and composer Austin Engelhardt, we’ll be making visual music on canvases outside of Thomas Cooper on the afternoon of Nov. 7.
Audience participation is encouraged! Come talk to our musicians and help bring shape to sound together. We’ll be hosting a giveaway to take home a piece of art as well!
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Ears Wide Open is a student-conceived, student-administered and student-presented concert series at the University of South Carolina that presents adventurous, high-quality performances for USC students, by USC students to make live music an integral part of the university student experience while increasing the USC School of Music on-campus visibility.
Admission Cost: Free.
Friday, November 7, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Betsy Blackmon Dance Company Fall Concert
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November 6-7, 2025, Betsy Blackmon Dance Company, Fall Concert, Koger Center for the Arts,
7:30pm nightly,
Experience a first-rate evening of classic and contemporary ballet featuring an original work by Susan E. Anderson Artist-in-Residence Kathryn Morgan (New York City Ballet), a reprise of works set on the Betsy Blackmon Dance Company by The Joffrey Ballet last April (including Gerald Arpino's Birthday Variations and Camellia by Xavier Núñez), plus original works by USC dance faculty Jennifer Deckert and André Megerdichian.
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Friday, November 7, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Opera at USC presents The Consul
Opera at USC brings the best of the lyric theatre — opera, operetta and musical theatre —to stages across campus. The ensemble’s fall production is The Consul, a musical drama by Spoleto Festival founder and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Gian Carlo Menotti.
Purchase tickets online or at the door. Please note that online sales end at 3:00 p.m. on opening day. Tickets available at the door one hour before the show. No refunds. Adults: $25; Seniors, USC Faculty & Staff, Military: $20; Students with ID: $10,
Drayton Hall Theatre.
Admission Cost: Adults: $25; Seniors, USC Faculty & Staff, Military: $20; Students with ID: $10.
Friday, November 7, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
The Importance of Being Earnest
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November 7-16, 2025, The Importance of Being Earnest, by Oscar Wilde, Directed by Dustin Whitehead, Longstreet Theatre
Meet Jack Worthing, a socialite leading two lives. He’s the respectable “Jack” at his country estate, but pretends to be his imaginary brother, the freewheeling “Ernest,” in the city. When his good friend Algernon discovers the deception, he decides to get in on the action, coming to Jack’s country estate as the fictional brother. This complicates not only Jack’s designs on Algernon’s cousin Gwendolen, but Algernon’s own desire for Jack’s young ward, Cecily. Filled with absurdist plot twists and Wilde’s acerbic wit, this “trivial comedy for serious people” is a masterpiece of farce that The Telegraph said “has a claim to being the most perfect high comedy in the English language.”
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Friday, November 7, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Longstreet Theatre 219.
Opera at USC presents The Consul
Opera at USC brings the best of the lyric theatre — opera, operetta and musical theatre —to stages across campus. The ensemble’s fall production is The Consul, a musical drama by Spoleto Festival founder and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Gian Carlo Menotti.
Purchase tickets online or at the door. Please note that online sales end at 3:00 p.m. on opening day. Tickets available at the door one hour before the show. No refunds. Adults: $25; Seniors, USC Faculty & Staff, Military: $20; Students with ID: $10,
Drayton Hall Theatre.
Admission Cost: Adults: $25; Seniors, USC Faculty & Staff, Military: $20; Students with ID: $10.
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
The Importance of Being Earnest
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November 7-16, 2025, The Importance of Being Earnest, by Oscar Wilde, Directed by Dustin Whitehead, Longstreet Theatre
Meet Jack Worthing, a socialite leading two lives. He’s the respectable “Jack” at his country estate, but pretends to be his imaginary brother, the freewheeling “Ernest,” in the city. When his good friend Algernon discovers the deception, he decides to get in on the action, coming to Jack’s country estate as the fictional brother. This complicates not only Jack’s designs on Algernon’s cousin Gwendolen, but Algernon’s own desire for Jack’s young ward, Cecily. Filled with absurdist plot twists and Wilde’s acerbic wit, this “trivial comedy for serious people” is a masterpiece of farce that The Telegraph said “has a claim to being the most perfect high comedy in the English language.”
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Longstreet Theatre 219.
Opera at USC presents The Consul
Opera at USC brings the best of the lyric theatre — opera, operetta and musical theatre —to stages across campus. The ensemble’s fall production is The Consul, a musical drama by Gian Carlo Menotti, founder of the Spoleto Festival and a Pulitzer Prize-winning composer.
Purchase tickets online or at the door. Please note that online sales end at 3:00 p.m. on opening day. Tickets are available at the door one hour before the show. No refunds. Adults: $25; Seniors, USC Faculty & Staff, Military: $20; Students with ID: $10,
Drayton Hall Theatre.
Admission Cost: Adults: $25; Seniors, USC Faculty & Staff, Military: $20; Students with ID: $10.
Sunday, November 9, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
The Importance of Being Earnest
,
November 7-16, 2025, The Importance of Being Earnest, by Oscar Wilde, Directed by Dustin Whitehead, Longstreet Theatre
Meet Jack Worthing, a socialite leading two lives. He’s the respectable “Jack” at his country estate, but pretends to be his imaginary brother, the freewheeling “Ernest,” in the city. When his good friend Algernon discovers the deception, he decides to get in on the action, coming to Jack’s country estate as the fictional brother. This complicates not only Jack’s designs on Algernon’s cousin Gwendolen, but Algernon’s own desire for Jack’s young ward, Cecily. Filled with absurdist plot twists and Wilde’s acerbic wit, this “trivial comedy for serious people” is a masterpiece of farce that The Telegraph said “has a claim to being the most perfect high comedy in the English language.”
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Sunday, November 9, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Longstreet Theatre 219.
Symphonic Winds: With Hope
Jay Jacobs, conductor, Brenna Curtis, guest conductor,
Program,
Maslanka, Mother Earth (A Fanfare),
Stephenson, there are no words,
Pitts, downside-up Brenna Curtis, conductor,
Coleman, Jubilee! ,
Reed, Russian Christmas Music .
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, November 9, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts, See Description for Event Location.
SC Philharmonic presents Rick Steves' Europe: A Symphonic Journey
Join travel guru Rick Steves live and in person with your SC Phil on a spectacular musical journey through Europe. This unique special event blends powerful Romantic-era anthems from composers like Strauss, Grieg and Verdi with breathtaking visuals and Rick’s cultural insights. Experience Europe’s history, the passion for freedom and the spirit of unity across borders. Perfect for lovers of music, history and travel.
For tickets, please visit the Koger Center Box Office, or purchase online at https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $17.50 - $69.00.
Monday, November 10, 2025, 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! For updates regarding weather reports and possible cancellations on Monday nights, please visit http://uof.sc/melton.
Admission Cost: Free and Open to the Public.
Monday, November 10, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Broadway in Columbia presents Mrs Doubtfire
“Sharp, funny, and full of heart.” – The Telegraph,
Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to Columbia in this internationally acclaimed hit musical critics call “wonderful, heart-warming, and laugh-out-loud funny” (Manchester Evening News) and “a feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers” (The Hollywood Reporter). Based on the beloved film, MRS. DOUBTFIRE tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids. It’s “the lovable, big-hearted musical comedy we need right now,” raves the Chicago Tribune – one that proves we’re better together.
For tickets, please visit the Koger Center Box Office, or purchase online at https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $26 - $86.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
"Soundtrack to a Coup d’État" Screening
Film screening of "Soundtrack to a Coup d'État" (J. Grimonprez, 2024),
Part of Cinécola 2025, a film festival exploring the theme of "Locations & Relations" in global French cinema. All events free and open to the public, with English subtitles. Full schedule and details: https://french.usccreate.org/cinecola-2025/,
About the film: Director Johan Grimonprez explores a moment when jazz, colonialism, and espionage collided, constructing a riveting historical rollercoaster that illuminates the political machinations behind the 1961 assassination of Congolese leader Patrice Lumumba. The result is a revelatory from mercenaries and CIA operatives, speeches from Lumumba himself, and a veritable canon of jazz icons. Sundance award winner Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat interrogates colonial history to tell an urgent and timely story that resonates more than ever in today’s geopolitical climate.
With support from Albertine Cinémathèque, Alliance Française of Columbia SC, The Nickelodeon, Richland…
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Close-Hipp 005.
Broadway in Columbia presents Mrs Doubtfire
“Sharp, funny, and full of heart.” – The Telegraph,
Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to Columbia in this internationally acclaimed hit musical critics call “wonderful, heart-warming, and laugh-out-loud funny” (Manchester Evening News) and “a feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers” (The Hollywood Reporter). Based on the beloved film, MRS. DOUBTFIRE tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids. It’s “the lovable, big-hearted musical comedy we need right now,” raves the Chicago Tribune – one that proves we’re better together.
For tickets, please visit the Koger Center Box Office, or purchase online at https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $26 - $86.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
The Importance of Being Earnest
,
November 7-16, 2025, The Importance of Being Earnest, by Oscar Wilde, Directed by Dustin Whitehead, Longstreet Theatre
Meet Jack Worthing, a socialite leading two lives. He’s the respectable “Jack” at his country estate, but pretends to be his imaginary brother, the freewheeling “Ernest,” in the city. When his good friend Algernon discovers the deception, he decides to get in on the action, coming to Jack’s country estate as the fictional brother. This complicates not only Jack’s designs on Algernon’s cousin Gwendolen, but Algernon’s own desire for Jack’s young ward, Cecily. Filled with absurdist plot twists and Wilde’s acerbic wit, this “trivial comedy for serious people” is a masterpiece of farce that The Telegraph said “has a claim to being the most perfect high comedy in the English language.”
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Longstreet Theatre 219.
EWO - Breakfast Blues
Come hear USC jazz musicians perform a concert in celebration of USC’s Arnold School of Public Health 50 year anniversary! Breakfast Blues will be hosted in the Public Health Courtyard on Nov. 13 from 10 to 11 a.m. This special event marks the first-ever collaboration between Ears Wide Open Concert Series and WUSC, which will broadcast the music live on 90.5 FM and online at wusc.fm. Complimentary coffee and pastries from Sweetwaters will be served.
Admission Cost: Free.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
See Description for Event Location.
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, November 13, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
South Caroliniana Library 910 Sumter Street.
Broadway in Columbia presents Mrs Doubtfire
“Sharp, funny, and full of heart.” – The Telegraph,
Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to Columbia in this internationally acclaimed hit musical critics call “wonderful, heart-warming, and laugh-out-loud funny” (Manchester Evening News) and “a feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers” (The Hollywood Reporter). Based on the beloved film, MRS. DOUBTFIRE tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids. It’s “the lovable, big-hearted musical comedy we need right now,” raves the Chicago Tribune – one that proves we’re better together.
For tickets, please visit the Koger Center Box Office, or purchase online at https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $26 - $86.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
The Importance of Being Earnest
,
November 7-16, 2025, The Importance of Being Earnest, by Oscar Wilde, Directed by Dustin Whitehead, Longstreet Theatre
Meet Jack Worthing, a socialite leading two lives. He’s the respectable “Jack” at his country estate, but pretends to be his imaginary brother, the freewheeling “Ernest,” in the city. When his good friend Algernon discovers the deception, he decides to get in on the action, coming to Jack’s country estate as the fictional brother. This complicates not only Jack’s designs on Algernon’s cousin Gwendolen, but Algernon’s own desire for Jack’s young ward, Cecily. Filled with absurdist plot twists and Wilde’s acerbic wit, this “trivial comedy for serious people” is a masterpiece of farce that The Telegraph said “has a claim to being the most perfect high comedy in the English language.”
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Longstreet Theatre 219.
University Chorus Concert
Under the baton of Dr. Augusto Gil, University Chorus presents "Let the Soul Sing," a concert in five sets exploring the power of music in each season of life. This program will feature music by Byrd, Finzi, Haydn, Hagen, Tin, and others, and will uplift listeners in song and community. The concert is free and open to the public.
Shandon Presbyterian Church (607 Woodrow St, Columbia, SC 29205).
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Safe AI for Seniors
Location: AI Institute, 5th floor, 1112 Greene St. Columbia, South Carolina,
Format: In-person, with virtual attendance option available,
Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aix-safe-ai-for-seniors-tickets-1733701922119,
Join us for Safe AI for Seniors, a full-day, free, hybrid event dedicated to empowering older adults (55+) with knowledge, tools, and engaging discussions about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its impact on daily life. Hosted by the AI4Society research group in the AI Institute at the University of South Carolina, this interactive program will feature expert talks on AI, cybersecurity, law, and health; demonstrations; open discussions tailored to seniors’ needs; and even a fun-filled AI Bingo game. The event will take place in Columbia, SC, on Friday, November 14, 2025, with both in-person and virtual participation options available.
This unique gathering is designed to help seniors better understand AI, explore its benefits and risks, and share their perspectives in…
Admission Cost: Free.
Friday, November 14, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Cockbuster Movie
Friday, November 14, 2025, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Russell House Theater.
Southern Exposure presents Robert Ashley’s Perfect Lives
USC music faculty Greg Stuart and David Kirkland Garner lead a cadre of students in scenes from experimental composer Robert Ashley’s quirky, mesmerizing 1980s “opera,” Perfect Lives. Featuring USC professor Ed Madden, former Poet Laureate of Columbia, SC.
Patrons may reserve seats and support the Southeast’s most adventurous music series! A gift of $150 secures a seat for the entire 2025-26 season. To donate online, click here or contact Brad Martin at brad.martin@sc.edu, 803-777-0704.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, November 14, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
The Importance of Being Earnest
,
November 7-16, 2025, The Importance of Being Earnest, by Oscar Wilde, Directed by Dustin Whitehead, Longstreet Theatre
Meet Jack Worthing, a socialite leading two lives. He’s the respectable “Jack” at his country estate, but pretends to be his imaginary brother, the freewheeling “Ernest,” in the city. When his good friend Algernon discovers the deception, he decides to get in on the action, coming to Jack’s country estate as the fictional brother. This complicates not only Jack’s designs on Algernon’s cousin Gwendolen, but Algernon’s own desire for Jack’s young ward, Cecily. Filled with absurdist plot twists and Wilde’s acerbic wit, this “trivial comedy for serious people” is a masterpiece of farce that The Telegraph said “has a claim to being the most perfect high comedy in the English language.”
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Friday, November 14, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Longstreet Theatre 219.
The Importance of Being Earnest
,
November 7-16, 2025, The Importance of Being Earnest, by Oscar Wilde, Directed by Dustin Whitehead, Longstreet Theatre
Meet Jack Worthing, a socialite leading two lives. He’s the respectable “Jack” at his country estate, but pretends to be his imaginary brother, the freewheeling “Ernest,” in the city. When his good friend Algernon discovers the deception, he decides to get in on the action, coming to Jack’s country estate as the fictional brother. This complicates not only Jack’s designs on Algernon’s cousin Gwendolen, but Algernon’s own desire for Jack’s young ward, Cecily. Filled with absurdist plot twists and Wilde’s acerbic wit, this “trivial comedy for serious people” is a masterpiece of farce that The Telegraph said “has a claim to being the most perfect high comedy in the English language.”
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Saturday, November 15, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Longstreet Theatre 219.
Whose Live Anyway?
The current cast members of the Emmy-nominated TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway? are proud to present their new improv tour: WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY?
WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? is 90 minutes of hilarious improvised comedy and song all base on audience suggestions. Cast members Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis, and Joel Murray will leave you gasping with the very witty scenes they invent before your eyes. Audience participation is key to the show so bring your suggestions and you might be asked to join the cast on stage! WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? showcases some of the improv games made famous on the long-running TV show as well as some exciting new ones, featuring musical direction by Bob Derkach.
All ages are welcomed, but please note that some PG-13 language will be used during the performance.
For tickets, please visit the Koger Center Box office, or purchase online at https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $69 - $79.
Saturday, November 15, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
"Flow" Film Screening
Film screening of Flow (G Zilabalodis, 2024) at Richland Library Main Auditorium (1607 Main St)
+ Discussion with animal media scholar Dr. Kelly Wolf (USC)
+ Cookies and cocoa festival closing reception
Part of Cinécola 2025, a film festival exploring the theme of "Locations & Relations" in global French cinema. All events free and open to the public, with English subtitles. Full schedule and details: https://french.usccreate.org/cinecola-2025/,
About the film: A wondrous journey, through realms natural and mystical, Flow follows a courageous cat after his home is devastated by a great flood. A thrilling animated spectacle as well as a profound meditation on the fragility of the environment and the spirit of friendship and community.
With support from Albertine Cinémathèque, Alliance Française of Columbia SC, The Nickelodeon, Richland Library, USC Department of Languages, Literatures & Cultures, USC French Program, and USC Humanities Collaborative.
Admission Cost: Free and open to the public.
Sunday, November 16, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
The Importance of Being Earnest
,
November 7-16, 2025, The Importance of Being Earnest, by Oscar Wilde, Directed by Dustin Whitehead, Longstreet Theatre
Meet Jack Worthing, a socialite leading two lives. He’s the respectable “Jack” at his country estate, but pretends to be his imaginary brother, the freewheeling “Ernest,” in the city. When his good friend Algernon discovers the deception, he decides to get in on the action, coming to Jack’s country estate as the fictional brother. This complicates not only Jack’s designs on Algernon’s cousin Gwendolen, but Algernon’s own desire for Jack’s young ward, Cecily. Filled with absurdist plot twists and Wilde’s acerbic wit, this “trivial comedy for serious people” is a masterpiece of farce that The Telegraph said “has a claim to being the most perfect high comedy in the English language.”
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Sunday, November 16, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Longstreet Theatre 219.
Wind Ensemble: The Automatic Earth
Verena Mösenbichler-Bryant, conductor, David Warren, guest conductor, Steven Bryant, guest composer,
Renowned conductor Verena Mösenbichler-Bryant (Duke University) and composer Steven Bryant join forces with the USC Wind Ensemble to share the composer’s riveting work for wind ensemble and electronics, The Automatic Earth, a musical depiction of the climate crisis and how technology has transformed what it is to be human. The program also includes Duke University composer Scott Lindroth’s Spin Cycle, a display of breathless energy and virtuosity.
Program:
Piunno, Bright Shadow Fanfare, Lindroth, Spin Cycle, Bryant, The Automatic Earth, Bonete, Feria de Julio.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, November 16, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium, See Description for Event Location.
Carolina vs Clemson Blood Drive
40th Annual Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive: Rivals for a Cause! For four decades, Gamecocks and Tigers have battled for more than just bragging rights on the field – they’ve teamed up to make a life-saving impact through the annual Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive. This year, join us in celebrating the 40th anniversary of this fierce rivalry with a cause! The Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive is your chance to show your Gamecock pride and support those in need by donating blood. Your donation could make the difference between life and death for people across South Carolina, all while helping USC claim the coveted blood drive trophy from our friends in orange. Whether you’re a veteran donor or giving for the first time, we need you in this epic face-off! Let’s out-give, out-shout and outshine Clemson – one pint at a time!
Make your appointment at go.sc.edu/bloodbattle.
Admission Cost: Free.
Monday, November 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
SEC Conference Room, Russell House University Union 203, Russell House University Union 205, Russell House Ballroom, Russell House University Union 202 Lounge, Russell House University Union 204 Lounge.
Women & Public History in the SC
Join the History Center for a roundtable discussion featuring Jennifer Whitmer Taylor (PhD, History, USC 2017). Dr. Taylor will speak about her book Rebirth: Creating the Museum of the Reconstruction Era and the Future of the House Museum, which is written about the Woodrow Wilson Family Home here in Columbia, SC.
The roundtable begins at 3:30 p.m. in the Kendall Room of the South Caroliniana Library. Copies of Dr. Taylor's book will be available for purchase and lights refreshments will be served.
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Admission Cost: 0.00.
Monday, November 17, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
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! For updates regarding weather reports and possible cancellations on Monday nights, please visit http://uof.sc/melton.
Admission Cost: Free and Open to the Public.
Monday, November 17, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Carolina vs Clemson Blood Drive
40th Annual Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive: Rivals for a Cause! For four decades, Gamecocks and Tigers have battled for more than just bragging rights on the field – they’ve teamed up to make a life-saving impact through the annual Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive. This year, join us in celebrating the 40th anniversary of this fierce rivalry with a cause! The Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive is your chance to show your Gamecock pride and support those in need by donating blood. Your donation could make the difference between life and death for people across South Carolina, all while helping USC claim the coveted blood drive trophy from our friends in orange. Whether you’re a veteran donor or giving for the first time, we need you in this epic face-off! Let’s out-give, out-shout and outshine Clemson – one pint at a time!
Make your appointment at go.sc.edu/bloodbattle.
Admission Cost: Free.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
SEC Conference Room, Russell House University Union 203, Russell House University Union 205, Russell House Ballroom, Russell House University Union 202 Lounge, Russell House University Union 204 Lounge.
GMG Housing Showcase Empire Columbia Apartments
At Empire, student living just makes sense. Empire has the location, the setup, and the amenities. Just a block from USC, they make student living smoother, smarter, and a whole lot more fun.
Admission Cost: 0.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 4.
Vista Art Night featuring Sean Madden
As a member of the Vista Guild Association, the Koger Center for the Arts is proud to partner with the Jasper Project in Third Thursday Art Night. We feature a different artist every month with an opening reception on the Third Thursday of the month — but THIS month we’re hosting our opening reception on Tuesday, November 18. Our featured artist of November is Sean Madden.
Artist Bio:
Sean Madden is a multimedia artist who captures landscapes and portraits of Columbia in such a way that makes the images both familiar and fresh at the same time.
Both Madden’s parents were artists, so creating was never foreign to him. His mother was an accomplished oil painter, and his father was a master carpenter, scratch painter, and sculptor. Though art came naturally, it was music that first captured Madden’s interest.
“The influence of my parents came full circle in the early 2000s when I began working for a piano and antique restoration company,” Madden says. “And my knowledge of wood carving and ability to…
Admission Cost: Free.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Koger Center Upstairs Gallery.
“Can the Constitution Unify Americans?” Featuring Yuval Levin
The Center for American Civic Leadership and Public Discourse will present "Can the Constitution Unify Americans?" featuring Yuval Levin.
In a polarized, divided era, many Americans have grown frustrated with a system of government that feels stuck and unresponsive. More and more on both the right and the left have come to blame the Constitution for the resulting discord. But what if the Constitution is not the problem we face but the solution we need? How might better understanding the system and its aims help us recover the real meaning of unity in a free society?
This event is sponsored by The Center for American Civic Leadership and Public Discourse.
Doors will open at 5 p.m. The program will begin promptly at 6 p.m. This event is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is suggested.
REGISTER HERE,
Registration,
This event is free and open to the public. However, registration is suggested to reserve your seat, since we expect a high volume for this evening's conversation. The…
Admission Cost: 0.00.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Joseph F. Rice School of Law 103 - Judge Karen J. Williams Courtroom.
Gamecock Chorale and Garnet Chorale
Join USC’s Garnet Chorale and Gamecock Chorale as they perform their fall concerts.
Gamecock Chorale, led by DMA Candidate Brian Niu, will present, “All the Earth is Paradise,” featuring music for tenor and bass voices.
The treble choir, Garnet Chorale, will sing a work by Canadian composer Sarah Quartel entitled “She Sang the Stars,” along with additional works by female composers. The conductors will include Dr. Alicia W. Walker, as well as graduate conductors Catherine Whittington and Allison Yablonski. The concert is free and open to the public.
Shandon Presbyterian Church, 607 Woodrow St. Columbia. Free and open to the public.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Carolina vs Clemson Blood Drive
40th Annual Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive: Rivals for a Cause! For four decades, Gamecocks and Tigers have battled for more than just bragging rights on the field – they’ve teamed up to make a life-saving impact through the annual Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive. This year, join us in celebrating the 40th anniversary of this fierce rivalry with a cause! The Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive is your chance to show your Gamecock pride and support those in need by donating blood. Your donation could make the difference between life and death for people across South Carolina, all while helping USC claim the coveted blood drive trophy from our friends in orange. Whether you’re a veteran donor or giving for the first time, we need you in this epic face-off! Let’s out-give, out-shout and outshine Clemson – one pint at a time!
Make your appointment at go.sc.edu/bloodbattle.
Admission Cost: Free.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
SEC Conference Room, Russell House University Union 203, Russell House University Union 205, Russell House Ballroom, Russell House University Union 202 Lounge, Russell House University Union 204 Lounge.
Carolina vs Clemson Blood Drive
40th Annual Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive: Rivals for a Cause! For four decades, Gamecocks and Tigers have battled for more than just bragging rights on the field – they’ve teamed up to make a life-saving impact through the annual Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive. This year, join us in celebrating the 40th anniversary of this fierce rivalry with a cause! The Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive is your chance to show your Gamecock pride and support those in need by donating blood. Your donation could make the difference between life and death for people across South Carolina, all while helping USC claim the coveted blood drive trophy from our friends in orange. Whether you’re a veteran donor or giving for the first time, we need you in this epic face-off! Let’s out-give, out-shout and outshine Clemson – one pint at a time!
Make your appointment at go.sc.edu/bloodbattle.
Admission Cost: Free.
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
SEC Conference Room, Russell House University Union 203, Russell House University Union 205, Russell House Ballroom, Russell House University Union 202 Lounge, Russell House University Union 204 Lounge.
Travel Trivia with Ed Abroad!
Put your travel smarts to the test! Swing by Travel Trivia with the Education Abroad Office for fun facts, prizes, and global vibes.
Admission Cost: 0.
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 2, Davis Field II - Thomas Cooper Library Side.
Carolina vs Clemson Blood Drive
40th Annual Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive: Rivals for a Cause! For four decades, Gamecocks and Tigers have battled for more than just bragging rights on the field – they’ve teamed up to make a life-saving impact through the annual Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive. This year, join us in celebrating the 40th anniversary of this fierce rivalry with a cause! The Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive is your chance to show your Gamecock pride and support those in need by donating blood. Your donation could make the difference between life and death for people across South Carolina, all while helping USC claim the coveted blood drive trophy from our friends in orange. Whether you’re a veteran donor or giving for the first time, we need you in this epic face-off! Let’s out-give, out-shout and outshine Clemson – one pint at a time!
Make your appointment at go.sc.edu/bloodbattle.
Admission Cost: Free.
Friday, November 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
SEC Conference Room, Russell House University Union 203, Russell House University Union 205, Russell House Ballroom, Russell House University Union 202 Lounge, Russell House University Union 204 Lounge.
Chamber Music Night with USC Chamber Music Ensembles
Student chamber music ensembles of diverse instrumentation (typically including string quartets, piano trios, wind quintets and mixed instrument groups) perform chamber music from Baroque to contemporary.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, November 21, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
SC Philharmonic presents MozART and More
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Overture to “The Marriage of Figaro” K. 492,
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Concerto for Flute and Harp in C Major, K. 299, Featuring Wendy Cohen, flute and John Wickey, harp,
Felix Mendelssohn, Symphony No. 4 in A Major, op. 90, “Italian”
ABOUT, Get ready to be swept away on a whirlwind tour of Classical brilliance! We open with Mozart’s effervescent Overture to The Marriage of Figaro, where playful melodies sparkle and trumpets herald mischief and romance. Next, bask in the sunlit beauty of Mozart’s Concerto for Flute and Harp in C major—two of his most lyrical voices entwining in graceful dialogue, serenading you with elegant charm and delicate virtuosity. Finally, Mendelssohn’s “Italian” Symphony takes you straight to the bustling piazzas and sun-drenched hills of 19th-century Italy: its joyous rhythms, lyrical serenades, and triumphant finale will leave you dancing in your seat. Join us for an evening of pure delight—Mozart’s wit, warmth, and wonder, capped by Mendelssohn’s…
Admission Cost: $12.50 - $74.
Friday, November 21, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Thanksgiving with The Amiridis!
Staying on campus for the holiday? Join President Amiridis and the First Lady for an evening of gratitude, community, and Gamecock pride at Garnet Station the Russell House. All students are welcome to enjoy a festive feast and warm company as we celebrate all the things we Gamecocks are thankful for.
Sunday, November 23, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
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! For updates regarding weather reports and possible cancellations on Monday nights, please visit http://uof.sc/melton.
Admission Cost: Free and Open to the Public.
Monday, November 24, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 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! For updates regarding weather reports and possible cancellations on Monday nights, please visit http://uof.sc/melton.
Admission Cost: Free and Open to the Public.
Monday, December 1, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Student Choreography Showcase
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December 2-5, 2025, Student Choreography Showcase, Drayton Hall Theatre,
7pm nightly,
Under the direction of instructors Olivia Waldrop and Christopher Anderson, our student choreographers will present a program of cutting-edge original works which each has conceived, designed and directed. This bi-annual showcase is a not-to-miss opportunity to see the innovative artistry of our young dance artists!
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Drayton Hall 141.
Grad Bash
Celebrate graduation and join us for USC’s Fall 2025 Grad Bash! Get ready to celebrate your achievements at this exciting in-person event on Greene St in front of the Russell House. December graduates can stop by the event to tell us their future plans, get free coffee and snacks, and take senior photos with Cocky! This event is the perfect opportunity to commemorate your hard work and create lasting memories. Attendance is free but students need to complete the USC graduation survey. You don't want to miss this!
Admission Cost: Free.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
RHUU Davis Circle Space 01, RHUU Davis Circle Space 02, RHUU Davis Circle Space 03.
Student Choreography Showcase
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December 2-5, 2025, Student Choreography Showcase, Drayton Hall Theatre,
7pm nightly,
Under the direction of instructors Olivia Waldrop and Christopher Anderson, our student choreographers will present a program of cutting-edge original works which each has conceived, designed and directed. This bi-annual showcase is a not-to-miss opportunity to see the innovative artistry of our young dance artists!
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Drayton Hall 141.
Thursday After Dark: Winter Village
Thursday After Dark: Winter Village
@ Davis Field
December 4 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Step into the magic of the holiday season at our cozy Winter Village!
Enjoy an evening filled with festive fun, twinkling lights, and all the holiday vibes.
-Warm up with hot cocoa
-Make holiday crafts
-Enjoy music, games, and more!
-Don’t miss the sweet treats and cozy atmosphere
Whether you’re feeling festive or just want to unwind before finals, there’s something for everyone. Come celebrate with us!
Thursday, December 4, 2025, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Russell House Room 322, Davis Field I - RHUU Side.
Student Choreography Showcase
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December 2-5, 2025, Student Choreography Showcase, Drayton Hall Theatre,
7pm nightly,
Under the direction of instructors Olivia Waldrop and Christopher Anderson, our student choreographers will present a program of cutting-edge original works which each has conceived, designed and directed. This bi-annual showcase is a not-to-miss opportunity to see the innovative artistry of our young dance artists!
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Thursday, December 4, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Drayton Hall 141.
USC Symphony Orchestra: Debussy & Brahms
Young Concert Artist and 2023 Southeastern Piano Festival featured artist Ying Li returns to the USC School of Music to perform with the USC Symphony Orchestra in a celebration of piano and orchestra! “Debussy & Brahms” features Debussy’s Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune and Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 1.
Join conductor Scott Weiss at 6:45 p.m. in the Koger Center Grand Tier for a pre-concert talk.
Tickets are available in-person at Koger Center Box Office (803-251-2222, Monday–Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or online at KogerCenterForTheArts.com.
Admission Cost: General public - $30
Seniors/military / USC faculty and staff - $25
Children under 18 and non-USC students with ID - $8
USC Students - free with student ID.
Thursday, December 4, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts, See Description for Event Location.
Cockbuster Movie
Friday, December 5, 2025, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Russell House Theater.
Student Choreography Showcase
,
December 2-5, 2025, Student Choreography Showcase, Drayton Hall Theatre,
7pm nightly,
Under the direction of instructors Olivia Waldrop and Christopher Anderson, our student choreographers will present a program of cutting-edge original works which each has conceived, designed and directed. This bi-annual showcase is a not-to-miss opportunity to see the innovative artistry of our young dance artists!
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Friday, December 5, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Drayton Hall 141.
Cirque Dreams Holidaze
CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE dazzles with a brilliantly breathtaking holiday spectacular for the whole family. As the original cirque holiday theatrical event, this annual tradition wraps a Broadway-style production around awe-inspiring contemporary circus arts. Guests will be on the edge of their seats as a cast of holiday characters come to life, captivating audiences while defying gravity. Broadway World exclaims, “lose yourself for 90 minutes and go back to those wonderful dreams you had as a kid.”
Enchanting and fun for children to seniors and everyone in between, CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE features a world-renowned cast of performers including an ensemble of aerial circus acts, sleight-of-hand jugglers, fun-loving skippers, eye-popping acrobatics, and much more. Singers, dancers, toy soldiers, and reindeer invoke the dreams behind a child’s eye on the most magical of nights. Reimagined for 2025, CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE features original music, fresh twists on beloved holiday favorites sung live, new sets,…
Admission Cost: $21 - $116.
Monday, December 8, 2025, 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! For updates regarding weather reports and possible cancellations on Monday nights, please visit http://uof.sc/melton.
Admission Cost: Free and Open to the Public.
Monday, December 8, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 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, December 11, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
South Caroliniana Library 910 Sumter Street.
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! For updates regarding weather reports and possible cancellations on Monday nights, please visit http://uof.sc/melton.
Admission Cost: Free and Open to the Public.
Monday, December 15, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
MLK Commemorative Breakfast
Join us for an inspiring morning of reflection and celebration at the annual MLK Commemorative Breakfast. This special event honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with music, an empowering keynote address, and the presentation of the university's MLK Social Justice Awards, recognizing those who have made a lasting impact on our community. While the event is free and open to all, advance registration is required to secure your spot.
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Friday, January 16, 2026, 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM.
Russell House Ballroom.
Broadway In Columbia presents The Music Man
There’s trouble in River City when a fast-talking salesman gets his heart stolen by the town librarian. Meredith Willson’s six-time, Tony Award-winning musical comedy The Music Man follows fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he con the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band that he vows to organize – this, despite the fact that he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef. The Music Man is a family-friendly story to be shared with every generation.
For tickets, visit the Koger Center Box Office, or purchase online at https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $26 - $86.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Broadway In Columbia presents The Music Man
There’s trouble in River City when a fast-talking salesman gets his heart stolen by the town librarian. Meredith Willson’s six-time, Tony Award-winning musical comedy The Music Man follows fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he con the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band that he vows to organize – this, despite the fact that he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef. The Music Man is a family-friendly story to be shared with every generation.
For tickets, visit the Koger Center Box Office, or purchase online at https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $26 - $86.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Broadway In Columbia presents The Music Man
There’s trouble in River City when a fast-talking salesman gets his heart stolen by the town librarian. Meredith Willson’s six-time, Tony Award-winning musical comedy The Music Man follows fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he con the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band that he vows to organize – this, despite the fact that he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef. The Music Man is a family-friendly story to be shared with every generation.
For tickets, visit the Koger Center Box Office, or purchase online at https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $26 - $86.
Thursday, January 22, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Southern Exposure presents Tessellatum
Violist Nadia Sirota and cellist Gabriel Cabezas present Donnacha Dennehy’s epic work Tessellatum, performed live with pre-recorded viola and 11 microtonally-tuned viols. Projected animation by Steven Mertens.
Patrons may reserve seats and support the Southeast’s most adventurous music series! A gift of $150 secures a seat for the entire 2025-26 season. To donate online, click here or contact Brad Martin at brad.martin@sc.edu, 803-777-0704.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, January 30, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.