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Getting Started in Research Workshop
The "Getting Started in Research" workshop is an interactive session designed to help students explore research opportunities across disciplines. Participants will identify their research interests, learn how to find and reach out to potential faculty mentors, and begin developing a roadmap for their research journey.
To register and learn more, visit https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/get-started/index.php.
Admission Cost: $0.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 302.
Dept of Criminology & CJ Annual Internship/Career Fair
Admission Cost: 0.
Thursday, January 29, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Russell House Ballroom.
Laura Spong: Timeless
About This Show
The Koger Center for the Arts and OTM Gallery are excited to present Laura Spong: Timeless, an exhibit featuring an extensive collection of Spong’s larger-than-life paintings. This exhibit will be on display in the Koger Center’s orchestra level lobby, on the red wall surrounding the exterior of the main performance hall.
Laura Spong (1926-2018) was living in the mid-1950s conservative South when she embarked on a journey to prominence in the initially male-dominated painting genre of Abstract Expressionism. In her words, “I love nothing better than to throw paint and lines on a canvas and then solve the problem I have created, the problem being how to pull a coherent painting out of a chaos of lines, shapes and colors. As I solve those problems, I portray my inner journey as I search for a meaning and purpose in life.”
Laura was instructed by J. (Jesse Redwin) Bardin, who studied art in NYC and introduced NY paragons to Columbia, SC residents. During her six-decade art career, she…
Admission Cost: Free.
Thursday, January 29, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
Novel Nook: Book Hangout
We hope you will join us at All Good Books on Jan. 30 to socialize and connect over books as we start off the New Year.
Our first Novel Nook event of the year will be a drop in with plenty of free coffee and treats. You can join us for any or all of the two-hour period. Now, more than ever, we should all be setting aside some time to read! Bring your own book to read with a coffee, borrow a book from our lending library, or chat with old and new friends about your reading goals and recommendations. We’ll have Blind Date with a Book to help you choose something new, 2026 reading challenge prompts and bookmarks with art by USC students.
Date: Jan. 30 (4:30-6:30 p.m.), Location: All Good Books (734 Harden St.), Free and open to students, faculty and the public.
RSVP here (you can just drop by, but this will help us keep count)
After January, our next monthly gatherings will be on Feb. 23 and March 27. At the regular monthly gatherings, we simply set aside some time to sit and read, then all…
Admission Cost: Free.
Friday, January 30, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
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.
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://McFaddenTribute.eventbrite.com.
Admission Cost: Free.
Saturday, January 31, 2026, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Capstone 101 - Campus Room.
South Carolina Ballet's A Midsummer Night's Dream
About This Show
South Carolina Ballet invites you to experience the enchanting world of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, celebrating the 200th anniversary of Felix Mendelssohn’s iconic score. This production brings Shakespeare’s beloved comedy to life through a captivating blend of dance and music, transporting audiences to a fantastical realm where love, magic, and mischief intertwine.?
Set in an enchanted forest, the ballet follows the adventures of four young lovers and a group of amateur actors who become entangled in the whimsical disputes of the fairy king and queen, Oberon and Titania. Mendelssohn’s evocative music, composed in 1826 and later expanded in 1842, perfectly captures the play’s ethereal atmosphere and has become synonymous with Shakespeare’s work.
Columbia performances will feature live music by the SC Ballet Orchestra, conducted by Scott Weiss.
Under the artistic direction of William Starrett, this production showcases a harmonious blend of classical ballet and theatrical…
Admission Cost: $39 - $71.
Saturday, January 31, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
South Carolina Ballet's A Midsummer Night's Dream
About This Show
South Carolina Ballet invites you to experience the enchanting world of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, celebrating the 200th anniversary of Felix Mendelssohn’s iconic score. This production brings Shakespeare’s beloved comedy to life through a captivating blend of dance and music, transporting audiences to a fantastical realm where love, magic, and mischief intertwine.?
Set in an enchanted forest, the ballet follows the adventures of four young lovers and a group of amateur actors who become entangled in the whimsical disputes of the fairy king and queen, Oberon and Titania. Mendelssohn’s evocative music, composed in 1826 and later expanded in 1842, perfectly captures the play’s ethereal atmosphere and has become synonymous with Shakespeare’s work.
Columbia performances will feature live music by the SC Ballet Orchestra, conducted by Scott Weiss.
Under the artistic direction of William Starrett, this production showcases a harmonious blend of classical ballet and theatrical…
Admission Cost: $39 - $71.
Saturday, January 31, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Columbia Classical Ballet presents Project 27
When creativity and innovation come together; a collaboration of ballet, music, and more.
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $32 - $39.
Sunday, February 1, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Koger Center Large Rehearsal Room 128.
An Evening with Kim SeHwang: The Sound of Strategy—Music, Culture, and Global Business
An Evening with Kim SeHwang: The Sound of Strategy—Music, Culture, and Global Business, Date: Monday, February 2, Time: 5:00–6:30 p.m. Location: W.W. Hootie Johnson Performance Hall (Room 101), Moore School,
This fireside chat will explore the intersection of music, culture, and global business. The program also includes a special musical performance by Kim SeHwang.
We encourage you to share this opportunity with your students and invite them to attend. It promises to be an engaging and insightful discussion for anyone interested in global business, culture, or the music industry.
The event is free to attend, but all must REGISTER to reserve a seat.
This event is made possible through the generous support of the Sonoco Endowment Fund, in cooperation with the Folks Center for International Business, the Center for International Business Education and Research, and the School of Music.
Admission Cost: FREE with registration.
Monday, February 2, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Close Reading Workshop
This interactive workshop will help ENGL 101 students practice close reading essay writing strategies for their major assignment. Students can also work on their drafts one-on-one with Peer Writing Tutors. Free pizza and drinks will be served!
Admission Cost: none.
Monday, February 2, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Russell House Ballroom A.
Luise E. Peake Colloquium: Up Close & Personal: Kim Se Hwang
Location: School of Music Library.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Hip Hop Wednesday
Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Greene Street, Greene Street Preston Side, Greene Street Petigru Side.
Getting Started in Research Workshop
The "Getting Started in Research" workshop is an interactive session designed to help students explore research opportunities across disciplines. Participants will identify their research interests, learn how to find and reach out to potential faculty mentors, and begin developing a roadmap for their research journey.
To register and learn more, visit https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/get-started/index.php.
Admission Cost: $0.
Thursday, February 5, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 302.
Graduate Vocal Ensemble Performance
The Graduate Vocal Ensemble will perform under the direction of MM Conducting student Noah Mofield, in his final graduate recital.
The concert is free and open to the public.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, February 5, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Live from the 803 feat. PuffIsLove, Chrisso, Comedian Pudgee
Live From The 803 is Black Nerd Mafia’s signature showcase—a multi-genre celebration of creativity that highlights the incredible talent South Carolina has to offer. More than just a concert, this event is a stage for all forms of art: music across every genre, visual art, poetry, film, fashion, comedy, and beyond. If it’s art, it belongs here.
What makes Live From The 803 different is the way it connects the audience to the artists. Every performance is paired with a chance to hear the story behind the work—the inspirations, the struggles, and the triumphs that shaped it. It’s about more than just watching talent on display; it’s about understanding the voices behind the art and building a genuine community around them.
Rooted in local pride, Live From The 803 is both a platform for emerging artists and a showcase of established talent. It’s where creativity meets culture, and where the 803 gets to shine for the world to see.
Admission Cost: 17.85.
Friday, February 6, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Koger Center Upstairs Gallery.
Musical Feast
Join the Friends of Music for the 2026 Musical Feast! On Feb. 7, the Koger Center for the Arts will come to life while showcasing our students’ talent. Sip wine and savor delicious hors d’oeuvres, from the main stage to the Grand Lobby, with musical performances as varied as the locations. Move among the percussion, jazz, opera, strings and vocal musicians and mouthwatering food displays as you meet new friends and catch up with old ones. Dawndy Mercer Plank, former WIS news anchor, will serve as emcee. This is the night everyone looks forward to and you won't want to miss it.
Tickets available beginning Nov. 1.
Proceeds from the evening directly impact our students’ academic lives by raising funds for scholarships. Help our students achieve their dreams of making a difference in the world through music by purchasing a ticket today!
Koger Center for the Arts (1051 Greene St.).
Admission Cost: Tickets: $75 young professionals (ages 21-30), $125 individual, $200 couple.
Saturday, February 7, 2026, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts, See Description for Event Location.
Freeman Sundays @3 Concert Series
The USC School of Music’s renowned music faculty performs fresh and vibrant chamber music programs that pair canonical masterpieces with new works.
Spend an intimate afternoon with our talented faculty! February’s program features a massive lineup of USC faculty and guest musicians, performing a wide range of musical styles.
Lauren Meccia, alto saxophone; Nick Vlandis, piano; Sutton Jenkins, guitar; Wilson Stokes, bass; and Allwyn Edwards, drums, kick off the afternoon with 20 minutes of jazz. Selections include An Old Tale by USC’s Bert Ligon and Prisionero y Princesa by alumnus Christian Moreno Cova, along with a couple of other surprises!
The second part of the program includes soprano Serena Hill-LaRoche, accompanied by Jennifer Parker-Harley on flute and Lynn Kompass on piano; and mezzo-soprano Janet Hopkins, accompanied by Armen Shaomian on piano. The concert will conclude with Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s lush, Romantic Nonet for wind quintet, string trio, and piano, performed by USC faculty and…
Admission Cost: $15 adults; $10 seniors, USC faculty and staff; $5 students. Free for USC School of Music students, staff and faculty. Tickets available at Koger Center for the Arts Box Office or at the door.
Sunday, February 8, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Broadway in Columbia presents Riverdance: The New Generation
About This Show
Tickets go on sale to the public on October 3,
Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. The Grammy award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerizing choreography and breathtaking performances has left audiences in awe and established Riverdance as a global cultural sensation.
To celebrate this incredible 30th year milestone, Riverdance will embark on a special anniversary tour, bringing its magic to audiences around the world. This spectacular production rejuvenates the much-loved original show with new innovative choreography and costumes and state of the art lighting, projection and motion graphics. And for the first time, Riverdance welcomes “The New Generation” of performers, all of whom were not born when the show began 30 years ago.
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $27.50 - $193.
Sunday, February 8, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
USC Symphony Orchestra: Tchaikovsky & Lutoslawski
USC Symphony Orchestra, with conductor and music director Scott Weiss and guest artist Ari Streisfeld (violin faculty), presents “Tchaikovsky & Lutoslawski,” featuring Witold Lutoslawski’s Partita for violin and orchestra.
Conductor Scott Weiss will lead a pre-concert talk at 6:45 p.m. Koger Center for the Arts Grand Tier.
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.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts, See Description for Event Location.
Spring into Success
The Student Success Center is hosting its second annual Spring into Success event. This event is open to all students, faculty and staff to interact with the SSC and other campus offices that support students' academic success at Carolina.
The goal of the event is to promote awareness and outreach of offices, while providing students with an opportunity to have fun with large inflatables, catered food and fun spring themed attractions.
Admission Cost: 0.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
RHUU Greene Street, RHUU Greene Street - Stage.
Getting Started in Research Workshop
The "Getting Started in Research" workshop is an interactive session designed to help students explore research opportunities across disciplines. Participants will identify their research interests, learn how to find and reach out to potential faculty mentors, and begin developing a roadmap for their research journey.
To register and learn more, visit https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/get-started/index.php.
Admission Cost: $0.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 302.
Dirty Dancing in Concert
About This Show
Relive the film that stole the hearts of generations with Dirty Dancing in Concert. This unique live-to-film concert event features the original film projected in full, accompanied by a live band and singers to perform every unforgettable song from the soundtrack.
Feel the romance, rhythm and emotion as you watch Baby and Johnny’s love story come to life on a full-size cinema screen, with every iconic moment amplified by the power of live music.
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $46 - $73.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
7th National Big Data Health Science Conference
Details for the 2-day conference can be found at National Big Data Health Science Center Conference 2026 | (sc-bdhs-conference.org),
The National Big Data Health Science Conference is a signature annual event of the BDHSC. The purpose of the conference is to stimulate advancements in Big Data health science research through rich interdisciplinary collaboration. The conference serves as a multidisciplinary scientific venue for the exchange of new concepts, methods and results to encourage the sharing of theoretical, methodological and substantive knowledge from Big Data health sciences research across the stakeholder spectrum.
With delegates from industry, academia and government, the conference promotes an open discussion of critical questions in Big Data health science with particular emphasis on emerging methods that may contribute to the future of healthcare and facilitate the exchange of ideas and findings that could shape the future of Big Data health science.
Location: Pastides Alumni Center.
Admission Cost: Please see the conference website for registration costs.
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
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, February 12, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
South Caroliniana Library 910 Sumter Street.
Dr. Magda Stawkowski Book Talk: “Atomic Collective Radioactive Life in Kazakhstan”
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Slavic, East-Central European, and Eurasian Studies (formerly Russian and Eurasian studies) presents:
Dr. Magdalena Stawkowski, Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at USC,
Book Talk: “Atomic Collective Radioactive Life in Kazakhstan”.
Admission Cost: Free.
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Orpheus
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February 12-14, 2026 Orpheus, Adapted from Ovid’s Metamorphoses by USC Professor Andrew Berns, Directed by André Megerdichian and Andrew Berns, Drayton Hall Theatre,
A poetic adaptation of Ovid’s Metamorphoses, translated from its authentic Latin by USC History Professor Andrew Berns and driven by movement and text alike, The Metamorphoses Project navigates ancient landscapes in the context of our own time. This unique collaboration between USC Theatre and the Betsy Blackmon Dance Program is being created in collaboration with theatre and dance faculty Jennifer Deckert, Marybeth Gorman Craig, Lauren Wilson, and Dustin Whitehead, while featuring an ensemble of theatre and dance students supported by MFA designers Egba Evwibovwe (scenic) and Helen Ryser (costumes). Initially inspired by the collaborative work of Kate Joyce and Andrew Berns: Metamorphoses (Special Problems Press, 2021).
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Drayton Hall 141.
7th National Big Data Health Science Conference
Details for the 2-day conference can be found at National Big Data Health Science Center Conference 2026 | (sc-bdhs-conference.org),
The National Big Data Health Science Conference is a signature annual event of the BDHSC. The purpose of the conference is to stimulate advancements in Big Data health science research through rich interdisciplinary collaboration. The conference serves as a multidisciplinary scientific venue for the exchange of new concepts, methods and results to encourage the sharing of theoretical, methodological and substantive knowledge from Big Data health sciences research across the stakeholder spectrum.
With delegates from industry, academia and government, the conference promotes an open discussion of critical questions in Big Data health science with particular emphasis on emerging methods that may contribute to the future of healthcare and facilitate the exchange of ideas and findings that could shape the future of Big Data health science.
Location: Pastides Alumni Center.
Admission Cost: Please see the conference website for registration costs.
Friday, February 13, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Symphonic Winds: Intersection and Juxtaposition
Symphonic Winds, led by Dr. Jay Jacobs, presents “Intersection and Juxtaposition. The concert features guest conductor Brenna Curtis and includes works by Barber, Grantham and Bryant. The performance is free, at Koger Center for the Arts.
Program:
Barber, Commando March Brenna Curtis, conductor,
Grantham, Baron Piquant on Pointe,
Bryant, Ecstatic Waters.
Admission Cost: Free.
Friday, February 13, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
Orpheus
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February 12-14, 2026 Orpheus, Adapted from Ovid’s Metamorphoses by USC Professor Andrew Berns, Directed by André Megerdichian and Andrew Berns, Drayton Hall Theatre,
A poetic adaptation of Ovid’s Metamorphoses, translated from its authentic Latin by USC History Professor Andrew Berns and driven by movement and text alike, The Metamorphoses Project navigates ancient landscapes in the context of our own time. This unique collaboration between USC Theatre and the Betsy Blackmon Dance Program is being created in collaboration with theatre and dance faculty Jennifer Deckert, Marybeth Gorman Craig, Lauren Wilson, and Dustin Whitehead, while featuring an ensemble of theatre and dance students supported by MFA designers Egba Evwibovwe (scenic) and Helen Ryser (costumes). Initially inspired by the collaborative work of Kate Joyce and Andrew Berns: Metamorphoses (Special Problems Press, 2021).
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Friday, February 13, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Drayton Hall 141.
Wind Ensemble: Celebration
Cormac Cannon, conductor,
Director of Bands Cormac Cannon returns to the podium to lead the Wind Ensemble in their performance at the 48th annual USC Band Clinic. Various international influences come together in a program that will surely be remembered for years to come. Dennis Llinás’ La Chancla is a joyful and thrilling Cuban-inspired work, while Gao Hong’s Celebration brings traditional Chinese pipa music to the wind ensemble. The grand finale, David Maslanka’s epic masterwork Symphony No. 4, will inspire audiences with its dramatic, emotional journey, ending in a setting of the hymn tune “Old Hundred” for organ and wind ensemble.
Program:
Llinás, La Chancla, Hong, Celebration, Maslanka, Symphony No. 4.
Admission Cost: Free.
Friday, February 13, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Orpheus
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February 12-14, 2026 Orpheus, Adapted from Ovid’s Metamorphoses by USC Professor Andrew Berns, Directed by André Megerdichian and Andrew Berns, Drayton Hall Theatre,
A poetic adaptation of Ovid’s Metamorphoses, translated from its authentic Latin by USC History Professor Andrew Berns and driven by movement and text alike, The Metamorphoses Project navigates ancient landscapes in the context of our own time. This unique collaboration between USC Theatre and the Betsy Blackmon Dance Program is being created in collaboration with theatre and dance faculty Jennifer Deckert, Marybeth Gorman Craig, Lauren Wilson, and Dustin Whitehead, while featuring an ensemble of theatre and dance students supported by MFA designers Egba Evwibovwe (scenic) and Helen Ryser (costumes). Initially inspired by the collaborative work of Kate Joyce and Andrew Berns: Metamorphoses (Special Problems Press, 2021).
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Saturday, February 14, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Drayton Hall 141.
Orpheus
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February 12-14, 2026 Orpheus, Adapted from Ovid’s Metamorphoses by USC Professor Andrew Berns, Directed by André Megerdichian and Andrew Berns, Drayton Hall Theatre,
A poetic adaptation of Ovid’s Metamorphoses, translated from its authentic Latin by USC History Professor Andrew Berns and driven by movement and text alike, The Metamorphoses Project navigates ancient landscapes in the context of our own time. This unique collaboration between USC Theatre and the Betsy Blackmon Dance Program is being created in collaboration with theatre and dance faculty Jennifer Deckert, Marybeth Gorman Craig, Lauren Wilson, and Dustin Whitehead, while featuring an ensemble of theatre and dance students supported by MFA designers Egba Evwibovwe (scenic) and Helen Ryser (costumes). Initially inspired by the collaborative work of Kate Joyce and Andrew Berns: Metamorphoses (Special Problems Press, 2021).
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Saturday, February 14, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Drayton Hall 141.
Arboretum Open House
W. Gordon Belser Arboretum Monthly Open House,
Take a nature break and bring a friend to USC's wildlife preserve in the heart of Columbia. Open House is the 3rd Sunday of every month, with ecology-themed presentations from faculty and regional experts twice each semester.
4080 Bloomwood Rd. Columbia, SC 29205,
Weekly Hours: Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 12, Thursdays 4 - 6 p.m. (winter hours 3-5 p.m.), Volunteers welcome! Contact us at arboretum@sc.edu to let us know you're coming. Find all our Open House speakers and Book Club dates here. ---, Visit the botanic garden horseshoe, pollinator display gardens, and walk through 10 biomes of South Carolina along a 1/3 mile trail. Special stops are at the longleaf pines atop a bluff of fossilized sand dunes, the boardwalk overlooking a bald cypress swamp, a grove of Atlantic white cypress in the central wetland, and the allee of ancient tulip trees in the ravine. Pause at the waterfall or other scenic stops and take in the gifts of nature, here…
Admission Cost: Free.
Sunday, February 15, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Kisses with K-9s
Monday, February 16, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Greene Street Middle, RHUU Greene Street - Stage.
God's Not Dead
God’s Not Dead is a dynamic multi-media presentation that examines the evidence for God from science, philosophy and history. A God’s Not Dead Event aims to bring clear, current and rational evidence in the discussion surrounding faith and science to students in a respectful and engaging format. The event uses a combination of media and live presenters, founded by Dr. Rice Broocks and directed by Addison Tweedy, who bring a revolving cast of some of the world’s leading minds in science, medicine, academics and culture. It is based on the best-selling book by the same title. After the presentation, there is an opportunity for Q&A with the audience.
Dr. Rice Broocks is a bestselling author of several books including the book “God’s Not Dead” that has been translated into 14 languages. He has spoken at universities in over 40 nations around the world. Addison Tweedy is an apologist who has spoken to tens of thousands of students over the past 30 years in 27 countries. Dr. Broocks and Addison work closely…
Admission Cost: NA.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
Darla Moore School of Business 101 - Johnson Performance Hall.
Getting Started in Research Workshop
The "Getting Started in Research" workshop is an interactive session designed to help students explore research opportunities across disciplines. Participants will identify their research interests, learn how to find and reach out to potential faculty mentors, and begin developing a roadmap for their research journey.
To register and learn more, visit https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/get-started/index.php.
Admission Cost: $0.
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 302.
Third Thursday Art Night: Trahern Cook
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. February 2026’s featured artist is Trahern Cook, also known as Easel Cathedral.
Artist Biography
Trahern also goes by Easel Cathedral; he calls his style Relational and Experiential.
Easel Cathedral has coined himself a “Jam Painter” as so much of his subject matter is musicians of every genre playing everywhere from small taverns to large outdoor festivals. In those moments he explores brush strokes and colors matching the rhythm of the sounds being played.
As a “Live Painter” of events and weddings, Trahern creates visual stories of his surroundings in his own unique painterly style, marrying a free folk recklessness with a trained and practiced deliberateness. This performance shares the space with everyone in attendance, enhancing the moment and using the moment to inform the painting…
Admission Cost: Free.
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Koger Center Upstairs Gallery.
Education Across Our Divides: A Civil Conversation about K-12, Campuses and Common Ground
The Civic Center is pleased to present "Education Across our Divides: A Civil Conversation about K-12, Campuses and Common Ground."
"Education Across our Divides: A Civil Conversation about K-12, Campuses and Common Ground"
We are pleased to welcome Rick Hess for an evening discussion on February 19 at 6 p.m. in the Karen J. Williams Courtroom at the Joseph F. Rice School of Law. Hess is the author of Education Week’s iconic blog “Rick Hess Straight Up” and Education Next’s popular series “Old School with Rick Hess.”
Rick Hess will discuss the intersection of law, civics, and the classroom in this important cultural moment. His extensive experience as a commentator on educational policy is characterized by straight talk and practical thinking.
Doors will open at 5:00 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.
This event is co-hosted by the USC College of Education, the Center for American Civic Leadership and… .
Admission Cost: None.
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Joseph F. Rice School of Law 103 - Judge Karen J. Williams Courtroom, Joseph F. Rice School of Law 101 Perrin Family Event Space.
Wuthering Heights, Novel and Movie Discussion
Wuthering Heights, Emily Brontë’s 1847 novel, is the basis for new film, to be released on Valentine’s Day. Whatever Wuthering Heights means to you – Emily Brontë Jacob Elordi or Kate Bush – come to Hollings Library Feb. 20, where you can drop in and: see an original edition of Wuthering Heights and other rare books (2:30-3:30 p.m.) discuss the novel and / or film with snacks (3:30-5:00 p.m.) The first ten students to register will be able to pick up a free copy of the novel.
Register,
Questions: Email organizer Jeanne Britton (jbritton@mailbox.sc.edu) Free and open to the public. Registration not required. Location: Hollings Library (access through Thomas Cooper Library) Time and date: drop in between 2:30 and 5:00 p.m. on Feb. 20.
Friday, February 20, 2026, 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Hollings Special Collections Library South Carolina Political Collections Rm 130.
Auntie Karen Legends of 2026 featuring Take 6 and After 7
About This Show
Award-winning groups Take 6 and After 7 Two iconic groups known for their powerhouse vocals, signature harmonies, and unforgettable live performances will headline the 22nd Annual Legends of… Concert.
Presented by The Auntie Karen Foundation, the Legends of… Concert Series honors the rich legacy of African American music while bringing world class performances to South Carolina. As the Foundation celebrates its 25th Anniversary year, this concert marks the beginning of a yearlong celebration of empowerment, artistry, and community impact.
The evening begins with the Auntie Karen All Star Band, a dynamic showcase of talented regional artists who bring a powerful blend of musicianship, creativity, and soul to the stage. Their performance sets the tone for an unforgettable night.
They will be followed by two world class acts. Take 6, the most awarded a cappella group in history, and After 7, the chart topping R&B trio whose smooth sound has defined generations.
Take 6
With 10 GRAMMY…
Admission Cost: $76 - $111.
Friday, February 20, 2026, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Koger Jazz Heritage Festival: USC Jazz Alumni Concert
USC Jazz and Koger Center for the Arts present the inaugural Koger Jazz Heritage Festival, featuring three days of jazz concerts. The festival kicks off with a celebration of the USC Jazz Studies department on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 7:30 in the Koger Black Box Theater. The first concert of the festival will feature USC Jazz Alumni, led by the Amos Hoffman Trio.
Tickets are available online and in person at the Koger Center Box Office. Save money by purchasing all four concerts at once! The bundled cost is $44 per person.
Admission Cost: $23-28.
Saturday, February 21, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Koger Center Large Rehearsal Room 128.
Sal Vulcano's "Everything's Fine" Tour
Staten Island native Sal Vulcano is best known for creating and starring in truTV’s long-running hit “Impractical Jokers,” and for “The Misery Index” on TBS. In addition to performing as part of The Tenderloins Comedy Troupe to sold-out arenas, Sal founded the No Presh Network in 2020, hosting “Hey Babe!” and “Taste Buds” podcasts. Sal’s debut solo comedy special ‘Terrified’ was released in May 2024 on YouTube.
Sal also tours with his Impractical Jokers co-stars, selling out countless arenas over the years. Some notable sell-outs include NYC’s famed Madison Square Garden, TD Garden, Bridgestone Arena, PPG Paints Arena, Prudential Center 3 times, London’s O2 Arena 7 times (including 4 shows in a row) and Radio City Music Hall 7 times. They have sold over 1.5 million tickets since 2013.
This show is recommended for audiences aged 13 and older.
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $22.87 - 121.75.
Saturday, February 21, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Koger Jazz Heritage Festival: Vincent Gardner with USC Jazz Faculty
The second concert of the inaugural Koger Jazz Heritage Festival moves to the Darla Moore School of Business Johnson Performance Hall. Trombonist Vincent Gardner, joined by our illustrious USC Jazz Faculty, performs an exciting program of big band jazz at 3 p.m.
A member of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Vincent Gardner has contributed many arrangements to the orchestra. In 2009, he was commissioned by Jazz at Lincoln Center to compose “The Jesse B. Semple Suite,” a 60-minute piece inspired by the short stories of Langston Hughes. Vincent is featured as trombonist on a number of notable recordings and has recorded five CDs as a bandleader for Steeplechase Records. He has performed with The Duke Ellington Orchestra, Bobby McFerrin, Harry Connick, Jr. The Saturday Night Live Band, Chaka Khan, A Tribe Called Quest, and many others. He remains a member of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and is the founding Artistic and Education Director of Jazz Houston. Gardner currently serves as Director of…
Admission Cost: $28-35.
Sunday, February 22, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Koger Jazz Heritage Festival: Jon Faddis with Left Bank Big Band
Koger Jazz Heritage Festival, presented by Koger Center for the Arts and the USC School of Music, brings to the stage GRAMMY® Award-winning trumpeter Jon Faddis for its featured Sunday performance!
Jon Faddis with Left Bank Big Band pays a tribute to Dizzy Gillespie at 6 p.m. on the Koger Center main stage. Join Faddis on the Koger Grand Tier at 5:30 p.m. for a pre-concert talk.
Tickets are available online or in person at the Koger Center Box Office. Save money by purchasing a bundle of all four Koger Jazz Heritage Festival concerts!
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Jon Faddis is an American jazz trumpet player, conductor, composer, and educator, renowned for both his playing and for his expertise in the field of music education. Upon his first appearance on the scene, he became known for his ability to closely mirror the sound of trumpet icon Dizzy Gillespie, who was his mentor along with pianist Stan Kenton and trumpeter Bill Catalano.
Admission Cost: $28-35.
Sunday, February 22, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium, Koger Center for the Arts.
The Solomon-Tenenbaum Lecture: Jonathan Israel
The McCausland College of Arts and Sciences at the University of South Carolina is delighted to announce Jonathan Israel as the featured guest for the 2025 Solomon-Tenenbaum Lectureship in Jewish Studies. We are pleased to invite you to join us for "Spinoza's Thought in Contemporary Jewish Life." with Jonathan Israel in conversation on Tuesday, February 24th at 6 p.m.
Following the talk, guests are invited to join us for a post-reception and book signing in the Perrin Room.
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.
Check-in will open at 5:00 p.m. and we ask all guests to be seated no later than 5:45 p.m. The program will begin promptly at 6 p.m. The event will be video recorded. By registering, you agree to being filmed.
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This event is free and open to the public. However, registration is suggested to reserve your seat, since…
Admission Cost: N/A.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Joseph F. Rice School of Law 103 - Judge Karen J. Williams Courtroom, Joseph F. Rice School of Law 101 Perrin Family Event Space.
Broadway in Columbia presents Chicago
Chicago is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz, with one showstopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen.
In the whirlwind of Chicago’s Jazz Age, two of the Cook County Jail’s most notorious murderesses–vaudeville star Velma Kelly and chorus girl Roxie Hart–become fierce rivals as they compete for headlines amidst a media frenzy.
Broadway’s longest-running musical has been razzle dazzling audiences for 28 years, and after more than 10,000 performances, 6 Tony Awards, 2 Olivier Awards and a Grammy, we’re just getting started.
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $28.50 - $91.00.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Getting Started in Research Workshop
The "Getting Started in Research" workshop is an interactive session designed to help students explore research opportunities across disciplines. Participants will identify their research interests, learn how to find and reach out to potential faculty mentors, and begin developing a roadmap for their research journey.
To register and learn more, visit https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/get-started/index.php.
Admission Cost: $0.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 302.
Broadway in Columbia presents Chicago
Chicago is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz, with one showstopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen.
In the whirlwind of Chicago’s Jazz Age, two of the Cook County Jail’s most notorious murderesses–vaudeville star Velma Kelly and chorus girl Roxie Hart–become fierce rivals as they compete for headlines amidst a media frenzy.
Broadway’s longest-running musical has been razzle dazzling audiences for 28 years, and after more than 10,000 performances, 6 Tony Awards, 2 Olivier Awards and a Grammy, we’re just getting started.
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $28.50 - $91.00.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Broadway in Columbia presents Chicago
Chicago is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz, with one showstopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen.
In the whirlwind of Chicago’s Jazz Age, two of the Cook County Jail’s most notorious murderesses–vaudeville star Velma Kelly and chorus girl Roxie Hart–become fierce rivals as they compete for headlines amidst a media frenzy.
Broadway’s longest-running musical has been razzle dazzling audiences for 28 years, and after more than 10,000 performances, 6 Tony Awards, 2 Olivier Awards and a Grammy, we’re just getting started.
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $28.50 - $91.00.
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Orlando
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February 26 – March 1, 2026, Orlando, by Virginia Woolf, Adapted by Sarah Ruhl, Directed by Patrick Michael Kelly, Benson Theatre, Sarah Ruhl’s adaptation of the “longest and most charming love letter in literature,” is a wild, fantastical trip through space, time and gender. Orlando’s story begins as a young man serving as courtier to Queen Elizabeth I, but his yearning for more takes him on a centuries-long adventure that finds him, in the 18th century, unexpectedly transformed into a woman. Orlando’s travels form the heart of a dazzling tale where gender and gender preferences shift regularly, with hilarious and heartfelt results. “…faithfully recreates the incidents Woolf uses to illustrate her ideas about the fluidity of gender and identity, and the great mysteries of time.” – New York Times,
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Admission Cost: $10.
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Benson 214.
SoulHaus Sessions with Cecil J. Williams
The next edition of SoulHaus Sessions features civil rights activist and photographer Cecil Williams. Join us for an intimate, one-on-one conversation exploring Williams’ lifelong work documenting the Civil Rights Movement, Black life in the South and the power of photography as historical witness.
Tickets are available via Eventbrite.
ARTIST BIOGRAPHY
Cecil J. Williams (born November 26, 1937) is an American photographer, publisher, author and inventor who is best known for his photographs documenting the civil rights movement in South Carolina.
In 2019, with wife Barbara, and sister Brenda, Cecil created South Carolina’s first and only civil rights museum. Before 12 years of age, his camera had captured the petitioners in Clarendon County as they lit the torch of freedom. In 10th grade, he photographed Thurgood Marshall coming to Charleston for the Briggs case, and again one year later, speaking at Claflin. In 1955, he became the youngest-ever JET Magazine photographer. In 2023, through a petition…
Admission Cost: $10.
Friday, February 27, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Koger Center Upstairs Gallery.
Opera at USC presents Les Mamelles de Tirésias
A surreal romp in an upside-down world! In French with English titles.
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.
Friday, February 27, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Orlando
,
February 26 – March 1, 2026, Orlando, by Virginia Woolf, Adapted by Sarah Ruhl, Directed by Patrick Michael Kelly, Benson Theatre, Sarah Ruhl’s adaptation of the “longest and most charming love letter in literature,” is a wild, fantastical trip through space, time and gender. Orlando’s story begins as a young man serving as courtier to Queen Elizabeth I, but his yearning for more takes him on a centuries-long adventure that finds him, in the 18th century, unexpectedly transformed into a woman. Orlando’s travels form the heart of a dazzling tale where gender and gender preferences shift regularly, with hilarious and heartfelt results. “…faithfully recreates the incidents Woolf uses to illustrate her ideas about the fluidity of gender and identity, and the great mysteries of time.” – New York Times,
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $10.
Friday, February 27, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Benson 214.
Columbia Classical Ballet presents Project 27
When creativity and innovation come together; a collaboration of ballet, music, and more.
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $32 - $39.
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Koger Center Large Rehearsal Room 128.
Opera at USC presents Les Mamelles de Tirésias
A surreal romp in an upside-down world! In French with English titles.
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.
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Orlando
,
February 26 – March 1, 2026, Orlando, by Virginia Woolf, Adapted by Sarah Ruhl, Directed by Patrick Michael Kelly, Benson Theatre, Sarah Ruhl’s adaptation of the “longest and most charming love letter in literature,” is a wild, fantastical trip through space, time and gender. Orlando’s story begins as a young man serving as courtier to Queen Elizabeth I, but his yearning for more takes him on a centuries-long adventure that finds him, in the 18th century, unexpectedly transformed into a woman. Orlando’s travels form the heart of a dazzling tale where gender and gender preferences shift regularly, with hilarious and heartfelt results. “…faithfully recreates the incidents Woolf uses to illustrate her ideas about the fluidity of gender and identity, and the great mysteries of time.” – New York Times,
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $10.
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Benson 214.
SC Philharmonic presents The Tchaikovsky Concert
Bedrich Smetana, Overture to “The Bartered Bride”
Piotr I. Tchaikovsky, Piano Concerto No. 1 in Bb minor, op. 23, Featuring Olivia Larco, piano (Winner 2024 Southeastern Piano Festival),
Piotr I. Tchaikovsky, Symphony No. 4 in F minor, op. 36,
ABOUT, Join us for a breathtaking evening featuring award-winning pianist Olivia Larco, First Prize winner of the 2024 Arthur Fraser Piano Competition.
We’ll launch the night with Smetana’s vivacious Overture to The Bartered Bride, its sparkling folk tunes setting the stage for what’s to come. Then, Olivia Larco takes the spotlight in Tchaikovsky’s thunderous Piano Concerto No.?1. Finally, the orchestra dives into Tchaikovsky’s dramatic Symphony No.?4, where fate’s ominous brass calls give way to sublime lyricism and a triumphant finale that will leave you on the edge of your seat.
Don’t miss The Tchaikovsky Concert—an unforgettable fusion of star power, passion, and pure Romantic splendor!
For tickets, please visit…
Admission Cost: $11 - $71.
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Opera at USC presents Les Mamelles de Tirésias
A surreal romp in an upside-down world! In French with English titles.
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, March 1, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Orlando
,
February 26 – March 1, 2026, Orlando, by Virginia Woolf, Adapted by Sarah Ruhl, Directed by Patrick Michael Kelly, Benson Theatre, Sarah Ruhl’s adaptation of the “longest and most charming love letter in literature,” is a wild, fantastical trip through space, time and gender. Orlando’s story begins as a young man serving as courtier to Queen Elizabeth I, but his yearning for more takes him on a centuries-long adventure that finds him, in the 18th century, unexpectedly transformed into a woman. Orlando’s travels form the heart of a dazzling tale where gender and gender preferences shift regularly, with hilarious and heartfelt results. “…faithfully recreates the incidents Woolf uses to illustrate her ideas about the fluidity of gender and identity, and the great mysteries of time.” – New York Times,
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $10.
Sunday, March 1, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Benson 214.
USC Symphony Orchestra: Rising Stars
Featuring winners of the 2025-26 Concerto-Aria Competition.
Join conductor Scott Weiss at 6:45 p.m. in the Koger Center for the Arts 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.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts, See Description for Event Location.
Hip Hop Wednesday
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Greene Street.
Getting Started in Research Workshop
The "Getting Started in Research" workshop is an interactive session designed to help students explore research opportunities across disciplines. Participants will identify their research interests, learn how to find and reach out to potential faculty mentors, and begin developing a roadmap for their research journey.
To register and learn more, visit https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/get-started/index.php.
Admission Cost: $0.
Thursday, March 5, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 302.
SC Ballet presents Sapphire Ballet
South Carolina Ballet proudly presents Sapphire – a celebration of 65 years. Marking the company’s sapphire anniversary, this extraordinary production honors South Carolina Ballet’s rich history while revealing its vibrant future through a captivating evening of dance.
Sapphire features a dynamic blend of classical and contemporary works, highlighting the versatility and artistry of the company’s multi-talented professional dance artists. The program will include selections from the company’s extensive classical repertoire alongside innovative new choreography, mirroring the company’s commitment to both tradition and creative evolution.
Under the artistic direction of William Starrett, Sapphire Ballet honors the company’s legacy with breathtaking choreography, elegant costumes, and exquisite staging. Each piece has been carefully curated to capture the essence of South Carolina Ballet’s artistic journey — from its classical roots to its groundbreaking contemporary work.
The evening will feature a…
Admission Cost: $39 - $71.
Saturday, March 7, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
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, March 12, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
South Caroliniana Library 910 Sumter Street.
Arboretum Open House
W. Gordon Belser Arboretum Monthly Open House,
Take a nature break and bring a friend to USC's wildlife preserve in the heart of Columbia. Open House is the 3rd Sunday of every month, with ecology-themed presentations from faculty and regional experts twice each semester.
4080 Bloomwood Rd. Columbia, SC 29205,
Weekly Hours: Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 12, Thursdays 4 - 6 p.m. (winter hours 3-5 p.m.), Volunteers welcome! Contact us at arboretum@sc.edu to let us know you're coming. Find all our Open House speakers and Book Club dates here. ---, Visit the botanic garden horseshoe, pollinator display gardens, and walk through 10 biomes of South Carolina along a 1/3 mile trail. Special stops are at the longleaf pines atop a bluff of fossilized sand dunes, the boardwalk overlooking a bald cypress swamp, a grove of Atlantic white cypress in the central wetland, and the allee of ancient tulip trees in the ravine. Pause at the waterfall or other scenic stops and take in the gifts of nature, here…
Admission Cost: Free.
Sunday, March 15, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Millionaire Mindset: Play Your Way to Wealth
Admission Cost: 0.
Monday, March 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Russell House Room 322, Demonstration Kitchen - Center for Health and Well-Being 219, Meeting Room - Center for Health and Well-Being 217.
Paint a Piggy
The SSC invites students to paint a piggy bank during Financial Literacy Week. All students, faculty and staff are welcome to paint a free piggy bank while learning about money management tips and strategies.
Admission Cost: 0.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side.
The Price is Right: Guess the Price, Win the Prize!
The Price is Right game will be done during the Student Success Center's Financial Literacy Week. It is open to all USC undergraduate and graduate students.
The game is meant to encourage all students in attendance to think about their finances through a critical lens while being engaging and fun. Students will guess prizes of common items and if they get close to the price they will win the item.
Admission Cost: 0.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Russell House Ballroom AB.
Getting Started in Research Workshop
The "Getting Started in Research" workshop is an interactive session designed to help students explore research opportunities across disciplines. Participants will identify their research interests, learn how to find and reach out to potential faculty mentors, and begin developing a roadmap for their research journey.
To register and learn more, visit https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/get-started/index.php.
Admission Cost: $0.
Thursday, March 19, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 302.
University Chorus Spring Concert
Join the University Chorus as they present their Spring concert.
Free and open to the public.
Shandon Presbyterian Church, 607 Woodrow Street, Columbia, SC.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, March 19, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Southern Exposure: Holy Visions
A virtuosic all-female vocal new music super group, including USC's own Rachel Calloway, comes together in Columbia for a special night centered around John Zorn’s The Holy Visions.
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, March 20, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Music for Entertainment from the Renaissance
A celebration of music from the Renaissance for keyboards, instrumental ensembles, and voices performed by USC School of Music faculty and students.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, March 22, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Wind Ensemble: O Earth O Stars
Cormac Cannon, conductor, David Warren, guest conductor, Jennifer Parker-Harley, flute, Claire Bryant, cello,
The Wind Ensemble celebrates the first week of spring with a program inspired by the Earth and the stars. D’un Matin De Printemps (“Of a Spring Morning”) was composed by Lili Boulanger, sister of the acclaimed composition teacher Nadia Boulanger. USC School of Music faculty Jennifer Parker-Harley and Claire Bryant are featured on David Maslanka’s reflective and stunningly beautiful O Earth O Stars, while Danyhew’s Magnolia Star elicits images of a mid-twentieth-century ride on a train of the same name. The concert concludes with a brand-new work by University of Michigan composition professor Erik Santos inspired the concept of “Pangea Proxima,” a future supercontinent configuration of Earth’s land masses.
Program:
Boulanger/Hontz, D’un Matin De Printemps, Maslanka, O Earth O Stars, Danyhew, Magnolia Star, Santos, Pangea Proxima (Consortium Premiere).
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, March 22, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium, See Description for Event Location.
"Surrounded and Beset By Enemies": Eighteenth-century Catawba Women's Responses to War
Abstract: In the 1700s, Catawba women responded to the world around them by reshaping their lives in response to the crises occurring near their villages. However, they did not sit by complacently, waiting for history to happen to them. Instead, Catawba women pivoted in response to the profound societal upheavals and contributed their physical and emotional labor in caring for their people. Bauer will discuss how Catawba women reassessed foodways production, burial practices, and self-defense strategies because their families’ lives and the Nation's survival depended on such measures.
Bio: Brooke Bauer, Ph.D. is a citizen of the Catawba Nation in South Carolina and an Associate Professor in the Department of History at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. She is the author of the award-winning book Becoming Catawba: Catawba Indian Women and Nation-building, 1540-1840. She has published in the online Oxford Research Encyclopedia of American History and the Journal of the Early Republic, and…
Admission Cost: Free!
Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Getting Started in Research Workshop
The "Getting Started in Research" workshop is an interactive session designed to help students explore research opportunities across disciplines. Participants will identify their research interests, learn how to find and reach out to potential faculty mentors, and begin developing a roadmap for their research journey.
To register and learn more, visit https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_research/get-started/index.php.
Admission Cost: $0.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 302.
Hip Hop Wednesday
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Greene Street.
The Antelope Party
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April 3-12, 2026 The Antelope Party by Eric John Meyer, Directed by Jesse Jou Drayton Hall Theatre,
, All is equal and good in the land of Equestria, the colorful kingdom in the classic children’s cartoon My Little Pony. But in an apartment in rural Pennsylvania, where Ben hosts a weekly gathering of “bronies” (cosplaying fans of My Little Pony), things are becoming decidedly less harmonious. An overzealous Neighborhood Watch has begun patrolling the streets, and as its political influence surges, fear and paranoia begin to creep into the bronies’ (and pegasisters’) circle of friendship. “Meyer’s story about a group of lonely outcasts reminds us that acceptance and community can indeed be magical – but sometimes magic can be dark.” – Time Out New York,
Contains language and themes that may not be appropriate for young audiences.
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Friday, April 3, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Drayton Hall 141.
The Antelope Party
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April 3-12, 2026 The Antelope Party by Eric John Meyer, Directed by Jesse Jou Drayton Hall Theatre,
, All is equal and good in the land of Equestria, the colorful kingdom in the classic children’s cartoon My Little Pony. But in an apartment in rural Pennsylvania, where Ben hosts a weekly gathering of “bronies” (cosplaying fans of My Little Pony), things are becoming decidedly less harmonious. An overzealous Neighborhood Watch has begun patrolling the streets, and as its political influence surges, fear and paranoia begin to creep into the bronies’ (and pegasisters’) circle of friendship. “Meyer’s story about a group of lonely outcasts reminds us that acceptance and community can indeed be magical – but sometimes magic can be dark.” – Time Out New York,
Contains language and themes that may not be appropriate for young audiences.
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Saturday, April 4, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Drayton Hall 141.
The Antelope Party
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April 3-12, 2026 The Antelope Party by Eric John Meyer, Directed by Jesse Jou Drayton Hall Theatre,
, All is equal and good in the land of Equestria, the colorful kingdom in the classic children’s cartoon My Little Pony. But in an apartment in rural Pennsylvania, where Ben hosts a weekly gathering of “bronies” (cosplaying fans of My Little Pony), things are becoming decidedly less harmonious. An overzealous Neighborhood Watch has begun patrolling the streets, and as its political influence surges, fear and paranoia begin to creep into the bronies’ (and pegasisters’) circle of friendship. “Meyer’s story about a group of lonely outcasts reminds us that acceptance and community can indeed be magical – but sometimes magic can be dark.” – Time Out New York,
Contains language and themes that may not be appropriate for young audiences.
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Drayton Hall 141.
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, April 9, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
South Caroliniana Library 910 Sumter Street.
The Antelope Party
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April 3-12, 2026 The Antelope Party by Eric John Meyer, Directed by Jesse Jou Drayton Hall Theatre,
, All is equal and good in the land of Equestria, the colorful kingdom in the classic children’s cartoon My Little Pony. But in an apartment in rural Pennsylvania, where Ben hosts a weekly gathering of “bronies” (cosplaying fans of My Little Pony), things are becoming decidedly less harmonious. An overzealous Neighborhood Watch has begun patrolling the streets, and as its political influence surges, fear and paranoia begin to creep into the bronies’ (and pegasisters’) circle of friendship. “Meyer’s story about a group of lonely outcasts reminds us that acceptance and community can indeed be magical – but sometimes magic can be dark.” – Time Out New York,
Contains language and themes that may not be appropriate for young audiences.
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Thursday, April 9, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Drayton Hall 141.
The Antelope Party
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April 3-12, 2026 The Antelope Party by Eric John Meyer, Directed by Jesse Jou Drayton Hall Theatre,
, All is equal and good in the land of Equestria, the colorful kingdom in the classic children’s cartoon My Little Pony. But in an apartment in rural Pennsylvania, where Ben hosts a weekly gathering of “bronies” (cosplaying fans of My Little Pony), things are becoming decidedly less harmonious. An overzealous Neighborhood Watch has begun patrolling the streets, and as its political influence surges, fear and paranoia begin to creep into the bronies’ (and pegasisters’) circle of friendship. “Meyer’s story about a group of lonely outcasts reminds us that acceptance and community can indeed be magical – but sometimes magic can be dark.” – Time Out New York,
Contains language and themes that may not be appropriate for young audiences.
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Friday, April 10, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Drayton Hall 141.
The Antelope Party
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April 3-12, 2026 The Antelope Party by Eric John Meyer, Directed by Jesse Jou Drayton Hall Theatre,
, All is equal and good in the land of Equestria, the colorful kingdom in the classic children’s cartoon My Little Pony. But in an apartment in rural Pennsylvania, where Ben hosts a weekly gathering of “bronies” (cosplaying fans of My Little Pony), things are becoming decidedly less harmonious. An overzealous Neighborhood Watch has begun patrolling the streets, and as its political influence surges, fear and paranoia begin to creep into the bronies’ (and pegasisters’) circle of friendship. “Meyer’s story about a group of lonely outcasts reminds us that acceptance and community can indeed be magical – but sometimes magic can be dark.” – Time Out New York,
Contains language and themes that may not be appropriate for young audiences.
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Saturday, April 11, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Drayton Hall 141.
Limón Dance Company in performance with Betsy Blackmon Dance Company
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April 11, 2026, Limón Dance Company in performance with, Betsy Blackmon Dance Company Koger Center for the Arts,
6:30pm,
Celebrating its 80th Anniversary season, the Limón Dance Company has been at the vanguard of dance since its inception, and is world-renowned for its dramatic expression, technical mastery and expansive movement. Company Artists will be in-residence at USC setting a classic Limón work on the Betsy Blackmon Dance Company, who will perform on an unforgettable, one-night-only program alongside Limón Dance Company and artists from The Joffrey Ballet. A gala fundraiser will accompany the performance.
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Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Saturday, April 11, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
The Antelope Party
,
April 3-12, 2026 The Antelope Party by Eric John Meyer, Directed by Jesse Jou Drayton Hall Theatre,
, All is equal and good in the land of Equestria, the colorful kingdom in the classic children’s cartoon My Little Pony. But in an apartment in rural Pennsylvania, where Ben hosts a weekly gathering of “bronies” (cosplaying fans of My Little Pony), things are becoming decidedly less harmonious. An overzealous Neighborhood Watch has begun patrolling the streets, and as its political influence surges, fear and paranoia begin to creep into the bronies’ (and pegasisters’) circle of friendship. “Meyer’s story about a group of lonely outcasts reminds us that acceptance and community can indeed be magical – but sometimes magic can be dark.” – Time Out New York,
Contains language and themes that may not be appropriate for young audiences.
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Saturday, April 11, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Drayton Hall 141.
The Lanny and Sidney Palmer One-Act Opera Series
Opera at USC presents two one-act operas: Markheim by Carlisle Floyd, and Lo Scoiattolo in Gamba by Nino Rota.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Saturday, April 11, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
The Antelope Party
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April 3-12, 2026 The Antelope Party by Eric John Meyer, Directed by Jesse Jou Drayton Hall Theatre,
, All is equal and good in the land of Equestria, the colorful kingdom in the classic children’s cartoon My Little Pony. But in an apartment in rural Pennsylvania, where Ben hosts a weekly gathering of “bronies” (cosplaying fans of My Little Pony), things are becoming decidedly less harmonious. An overzealous Neighborhood Watch has begun patrolling the streets, and as its political influence surges, fear and paranoia begin to creep into the bronies’ (and pegasisters’) circle of friendship. “Meyer’s story about a group of lonely outcasts reminds us that acceptance and community can indeed be magical – but sometimes magic can be dark.” – Time Out New York,
Contains language and themes that may not be appropriate for young audiences.
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Sunday, April 12, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Drayton Hall 141.
Symphonic Winds: Storybook Beginning
Jay Jacobs, conductor, Brenna Curtis, guest conductor,
Sousa, Easter Monday on the White House Lawn,
Bergman, Dream Machine,
Svanoe, The Author’s Suite, Brenna Curtis, conductor,
Schwantner, Recoil,
Gershwin/Brubaker, An American in Paris.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, April 12, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts, See Description for Event Location.
Chorales Community Collaboration Concert
The USC Chorales are joined by the Sandlapper Singers and Limited Time Only Chamber Choir to present the South Carolina premiere of “We Are Phoenix.” This new work by composer Timothy Takach calls humankind to draw hope and renewal from the beauty of the earth itself. Conceived as a collaborative effort for a wide range of singers, Takach’s beautiful and evocative music is accompanied by string orchestra. The performance will also feature pieces sung by the individual choirs.
This is a ticketed event.
General Admission: $15,
Students: free,
Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 3200 Trenholm Road, Columbia, SC 29204.
Admission Cost: General Admission: $15
Students: Free.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Hip Hop Wednesday
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Greene Street.
7th Annual Augusta Baker Lecture featuring author Emely Rumble
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Location: Richland Library Main, 1431 Assembly St. Columbia, SC 29201,
Author Emely Rumble will discuss her book "Bibliotherapy in the Bronx," a groundbreaking exploration of the healing power of literature in the lives of marginalized communities. Drawing from her personal and professional experiences, Rumble masterfully intertwines storytelling with therapeutic insights to reveal how reading can be a potent tool for self-discovery, emotional transformation, and social change.
"To keynote the Augusta Baker Lecture is to stand in a lineage of Black librarians who believed stories could liberate, heal, and tell the truth about our lives. As a Black and Puerto Rican bibliotherapist, my work—Bibliotherapy in the Bronx, is rooted in honoring visionaries like Augusta Baker, whose devotion to children, storytelling, and justice made space for generations of readers to see themselves and survive." - Emely Rumble .
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, April 17, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Arboretum Open House
W. Gordon Belser Arboretum Monthly Open House,
Take a nature break and bring a friend to USC's wildlife preserve in the heart of Columbia. Open House is the 3rd Sunday of every month, with ecology-themed presentations from faculty and regional experts twice each semester.
4080 Bloomwood Rd. Columbia, SC 29205,
Weekly Hours: Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 12, Thursdays 4 - 6 p.m. (winter hours 3-5 p.m.), Volunteers welcome! Contact us at arboretum@sc.edu to let us know you're coming. Find all our Open House speakers and Book Club dates here. ---, Visit the botanic garden horseshoe, pollinator display gardens, and walk through 10 biomes of South Carolina along a 1/3 mile trail. Special stops are at the longleaf pines atop a bluff of fossilized sand dunes, the boardwalk overlooking a bald cypress swamp, a grove of Atlantic white cypress in the central wetland, and the allee of ancient tulip trees in the ravine. Pause at the waterfall or other scenic stops and take in the gifts of nature, here…
Admission Cost: Free.
Sunday, April 19, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Freeman Sundays @3 Concert Series
The USC School of Music’s renowned music faculty performs fresh and vibrant chamber music programs that pair canonic masterpieces alongside brand new works.
The April program includes Professor of Composition Man Fang’s Lullaby performed by Claire Bryant, cello; Rachel Calloway, mezzo-soprano; and Nicholas Susi on piano.
Next, Dominic Armstrong, tenor, and Omar Roy, piano, combine talents to perform selected songs by Hugo Wolf.
Ari Streisfeld, violin; Dan Sweaney, viola; Claire Bryant, cello; and Nick Susi, piano, conclude the afternoon’s concert with Piano Quartet in E? major, Op. 47 by Robert Schumann.
Come support the USC School of Music’s scholarship program by attending this concert featuring incredible talent! Tickets are available at the Koger Center for the Arts Box Office (803-251-2222) and at the door.
Admission Cost: $15 adults; $10 seniors, USC faculty and staff; $5 students. Free for USC School of Music students, faculty and staff.
Sunday, April 19, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
USC Symphony Orchestra and Choirs of Carolina: War and Peace
Dr. Alicia W. Walker leads the USC Symphony Orchestra, Concert Choir and University Orchestra in a performance uniting war and peace. Accompanied by soloists Tina Milhorn Stallard, soprano; Serena Hill-LaRoche, soprano; Rachel Calloway, mezzo-soprano; Dominic Armstrong, tenor and baritone; and Jacob Will, bass, the musicians will perform Haydn’s Missa in tempore belli and Vaughan Williams’ Dona nobis pacem in a powerful close of the ensembles’ seasons.
Join USC Symphony conductor and music director Dr. Scott Weiss for a pre-concert talk at 6:45 p.m. in the Koger Center Grand Tier.
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.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts, See Description for Event Location.
Discover USC 2026
Discover USC is the premier annual showcase of research, scholarship, leadership and creative projects by undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral scholars and medical scholars representing the entire USC System, from the Upstate to the Lowcountry. This annual event is proudly sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Research. Visit the Discover USC website for complete details, registration, information on shuttles and parking, and much more: https://sc.edu/about/signature_events/discover_uofsc/index.php. This event is free and open to the public; no registration required to drop in. It will be located at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.
Friday, April 24, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
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, April 24, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Student Choreography Showcase
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April 25-26, 2026, Student Choreography Showcase, Drayton Hall Theatre,
2pm daily,
We’ll end the season with a second showcase of original works that have been developed over the spring semester by our gifted student choreographers. The future of dance starts here!
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Admission Cost: $15- $22.
Saturday, April 25, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Drayton Hall 141.
Student Choreography Showcase
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April 25-26, 2026, Student Choreography Showcase, Drayton Hall Theatre,
2pm daily,
We’ll end the season with a second showcase of original works that have been developed over the spring semester by our gifted student choreographers. The future of dance starts here!
Get Tickets.
Admission Cost: $15- $22.
Sunday, April 26, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Drayton Hall 141.
USC Wind Ensemble and Alumni Concert Band: Windows and Mirrors
Cormac Cannon, conductor, David Warren, guest conductor, Scott Herring, percussion,
The Wind Ensemble concludes their season in a shared concert with the USC Alumni Concert Band. The Wind Ensemble portion includes two new works commissioned in part by the USC Wind Ensemble. Professor of Percussion Dr. Scott Herring will be featured on Joseph Schwantner’s thrilling new concerto for percussion and wind ensemble, Fast Track. Also included is Brian Balmage’s epic new symphony for band, Windows and Mirrors. USC Bands Alumni will gather to rehearse, reminisce, and perform the second half of the program.
Program:
Kabalevsky/Hunsberger, Overture to “Colas Breugnon” Schwantner, Fast Track (Consortium Premiere), Balmages, Windows and Mirrors: Symphony for Band (Consortium Premiere), Alumni Concert Band program TBD.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, April 26, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium, See Description for Event Location.