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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 20, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Lunes Latino
Los estudiantes, la facultad, y el personal se reúnen en Greene Street mensualmente para participar en la nueva fiesta del día de USC. Nuestro DJ profesional toca la mejor música latina para resaltar y celebrar nuestra comunidad latina aquí en USC. Para reservar una mesa en Lunes Latino, por favor de llenar el formulario de reserva. Las reservas de mesas se cierran 48 horas antes del evento. Usted recibirá la confirmación de la mesa el viernes antes del evento."
"Students, faculty, and staff gather on Greene St once a month to take part in the newest day party at USC! Our professional DJ spins the best Latin music to highlight and celebrate our Latin community here at USC. To reserve a table at Lunes Latino, please fill out the reservation form. Table reservations close 48 hours before the event. You will receive table confirmation the Friday before the event.
Admission Cost: Free.
Monday, April 21, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
RHUU Russell House Patio, RHUU Russell House Patio Stage.
Paula Morris Graduate Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, April 21, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Jordan Knapp Doctoral Piano Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, April 21, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus (1429 Greene Street) is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm EST (9:00 pm to 11:00 pm during EDT), weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to come by and observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome and other small telescopes on the observatory deck. See the Moon, planets, stars, clusters and more through our telescopes free of charge! 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, April 21, 2025, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Earth Day Festival
All are invited to celebrate Earth Day 2025 on Davis Field! Swing by to meet various groups of gamecocks that play a role with sustainability. We'll have games, crafts, and music. Hope to see you there!
Admission Cost: Free.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 1, Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 2, Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 3, Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 4, Davis Field I - RHUU Side Space 5.
First-Gen Education Abroad Workshop Series: Mastering Your Study Abroad Scholarship Application
Join us on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 from 12:00-1:00pm in the Education Abroad Office (Close-Hipp, Room 452).
Session Description: Are you ready to secure funding for your study abroad adventure? This workshop will guide you through the process of crafting a standout scholarship application. Learn how to write compelling essays and highlight your unique qualifications to increase your chances of winning study abroad scholarships. Whether you're a first-time applicant or looking to refine your approach, this session will provide practical tips and expert advice to help you put together an application that stands out from the crowd.
Sponsored by: Education Abroad, First-Gen Center, & First-Gen Living & Leaning Community.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Virtual Reality Mindfulness Lab
Learn mindfulness, relaxation and resiliency skills using Virtual Reality! Come join us on Tuesdays from 12:00-1:30 p.m. in the Center for Health & Well-Being CALM Oasis, Room 215! ,
This innovative session will provide attendees with a virtual reality experience designed to enhance your meditation practices through mindfulness applications focused on peace, serenity and movement. Come try a new and engaging way to put your body and mind first! This event is in partnership between USC School of Medicine and USC Counseling and Psychiatry Outreach and Engagement! .
Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Spurs Up for Survivors
<span data-teams="true">Spurs Up for Survivors: USC's first ever Spurs Up for Survivors is a Gamecock empowerment event including games, giveaways and more!
<span data-teams="true">Join SAVIP on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Davis Field II. Following the event, Gamecocks will strut to the State House to participate in Walk A Mile to end sexual violence in our community!
<span data-teams="true">Rain location: Center for Health & Well-Being.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Spurs Up for Survivors
Want to make a difference during Sexual Assault Awareness Month? USC's first ever Spurs Up for Survivors is a Gamecock empowerment event including games, giveaways and more!
Join SAVIP on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 between 2 p.m.-5 p.m. on Davis Field. Following the event, Gamecocks will strut to the state house to participate in Walk A Mile to end violence in our community!
Admission Cost: 0.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Davis Field II.
Recovery Dharma
The mission of Recovery Dharma is to support individuals on their path of recovery from addiction using Buddhist practices and principles. This meeting is open to all students, faculty, and staff who are interested in using these tools to make changes in their life.
The Gamecock Recovery Meeting of Recovery Dharma is a local meeting, sponsored and hosted by Gamecock Recovery volunteers, to bring this approach to recovery to the university community.
When: Tuesdays at 4 pm, Where: CALM Oasis (Center for Health and Wellbeing room 215),
Go to sc.edu/sape/recovery for more information about Gamecock Recovery!
NOTE: Gamecock Recovery meetings are not held on official university holidays. Please consult https://www.sc.edu/calendar/uofsc/academic_calendar/index.php for details.
Admission Cost: 0.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
See event description for more details. C.A.L.M. Oasis - Center for Health and Well-Being 215.
Reece Weslock Student Clarinet Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Matthew Floeter Doctoral Saxophone Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Emina Keskinovic Graduate Guitar Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
USC Symphony Orchestra and Choirs of Carolina: Beethoven’s Ninth
Join the USC Symphony Orchestra, the USC Concert Choir and University Chorus for a night of Beethoven! Soloists include Tina Milhorn Stallard, soprano; Rachel Calloway, mezzo-soprano; Dominic Armstrong, tenor; and Jacob Will, bass-baritone. The evening begins with Aureole by Augusta Read Thomas, followed by Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9. This groundbreaking symphony was Beethoven’s final complete symphony and the first symphony by any composer to incorporate vocal soloists and chorus into what, until then, had been a purely instrumental genre.
Visit KogerCenterForTheArts.com for tickets.
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 22, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium, See Description for Event Location.
Drive Down Memory Lane
Celebrate the Class of 2025 with a parade down Greene St - you read that right! We're opening the gates for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Graduating Gamecocks to drive down the road where so many Gamecock milestones and memories have taken place! All Gamecocks are welcome to stand along the parade route to celebrate our grads! The event will feature a parade down Greene St. from 3-4 PM followed by a reception on the Russell House Patio from 4-5 PM.
Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
RHUU Greene Street, Greene Street Preston Side, Greene Street Petigru Side.
Student Senate Weekly Session
Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Russell House Theater.
Buchheit Lecture with Paul Finebaum
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Register Here: https://bit.ly/4ly34Bj,
Please reach out to cicalum@sc.edu with any questions regarding this event.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Darla Moore School of Business 101 - Johnson Performance Hall.
Live at the Underground
A weekly concert series put on by students, for students! Featuring live music every Wednesday in the Russell Underground from 7pm to 10pm, ranging from open mic nights to local and touring artists. Free for all USC students with a Carolina Card.
Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Russell House University Union 009 Russell Underground.
Chamber Music Night
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Commercial Music Ensemble Showcase
Location: New Brooklyn Tavern.
Admission Cost: $10/ticket.
Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Do's and Donuts of Recovery Allyship
Do's and Donuts of Recovery Allyship! Stop by Gamecock Recovery's table to learn about supporting a recovery-oriented campus here at USC and grab a free donut!
Admission Cost: N/A.
Thursday, April 24, 2025, 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
RHUU Davis Circle Space 03.
That's Some BS! (Boundaries & Self-Care)
Addiction is a family disease. BS! meetings focus on how to take care of yourself, heal your hurt, protect your boundaries, and become a healthy individual – regardless of the choices our loved ones are making. Open to all students whose relationships have been impacted by addiction and toxic expectations.
When: Thursdays at 5 pm, Where: Coliseum 4003,
Go to sc.edu/sape/recovery for more information!
NOTE: Gamecock Recovery meetings are not held on official university holidays. Please consult https://www.sc.edu/calendar/uofsc/academic_calendar/index.php for details.
Admission Cost: 0.
Thursday, April 24, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Carolina Coliseum 4003.
Graduate Vocal Ensemble Concert
Experience the captivating artistry of the Graduate Vocal Ensemble as they deliver a mesmerizing choral performance that spans a variety of genres. Immerse yourself in the harmonies and melodies as this talented ensemble showcases their versatility and skill.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, April 24, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
University Band: Terra
Quintus F. Wrighten, Jr. conductor, Blake Fowler, guest conductor, Ben Pouncey, guest conductor
The University Bands are excited to present their final concert of the 2024-2025 academic year at Koger Center for the Arts, titled Terra. An ode to the beauty of the blooming Earth, the concert will feature the music of renowned composers Frank Ticheli, Thomas Duffy, Steven Bryant, Percy Grainger, and more. Robert W. Smith's sparkling work, To Dance in the Secret Garden, will close the evening.
Program:
Pitts, Flutter, Ticheli, Simple Gifts
Duffy, Snakes, La Plante, In the Forest of the King, Galante, Red Rock Mountain, Bryant, Bloom
Grainger, Country Gardens, Smith, To Dance in the Secret Garden.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, April 24, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Zuill Bailey Guest Artist Cello Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, April 24, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Discover USC 2025
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.
Admission Cost: Free.
Friday, April 25, 2025, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
Luise E. Peake Colloquium Series: “Politics and Poetics in the Eurovision Song Contest”
Location: Greene Street Church Sanctuary,
Ivan Raykoff, The New School of Social Research, discusses the politics and poetics of the world’s largest and longest-running international song competition.
Co-Sponsoed by the the Walker Institute of International and Area Studies.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, April 25, 2025, 2:20 PM – 3:10 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Graduate Students Awards Ceremony
The Graduate School presents the Graduate School Recognition of Excellence Ceremony Friday, April 25, 2025 from 3:00 - 4:00 pm in the Richland Room at the Convention Center.
Admission Cost: Free.
Friday, April 25, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Self-Defense Workshop
In partnership with USC’s Student Health Services Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention & Prevention (SAVIP) office, join us for a self-defense workshop. In this workshop, you'll discover survival skills and learn hands-on techniques. Highly interactive and free of charge to all Columbia campus faculty, staff and students. Space is limited, register today.
Email safe@sc.edu to register for your preferred date (3/21 or 4/25) and receive the workshop location.
Friday, April 25, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Victoria Brodeur Graduate Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, April 25, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
AAAS End of the Year Cookout
The Spring AAAS Cookout is the end of the year celebration. Join AAAS and their members as they celebrate the student body and their achievements throughout the year. Join us with a good time with some food, drinks and music.
Friday, April 25, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
RHUU Greene Street, Greene Street Preston Side, Greene Street Petigru Side.
Jordan Karrigan Doctoral Piano Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, April 25, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Terwilliger Studio Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, April 25, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
USC Symphony Orchestra, Concert Choir and University Chorus present Ode to Joy
USC Symphony Orchestra, Concert Choir and University Chorus present Ode to Joy: Celebrating 100 Years of Music at Carolina featuring Scott Weiss, conductor; Tina Milhorn Stallard, soprano; Rachel Calloway, mezzo-soprano; Dominic Armstrong, tenor and Jacob Will, bass baritone.
Join us for Ludwig Van Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, the celebrated composer’s final choral symphony. The concert is free and open to the public.
St. John’s Methodist Church 104 Newberry St. NW, Aiken, SC.
Admission Cost: Free.
Friday, April 25, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Cocky Trot 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
Now in its fourth year, the Cocky Trot 5K & Fun Run/Walk will begin at 9 a.m. on April 26.
Participants will enjoy a 5K route starting at Gamecock Park, winding through the football practice fields and finishing on the field inside Williams-Brice Stadium. For those seeking a shorter option, an approximately one-mile Fun Run/Walk is also available.
All participants of the Cocky Trot 5K & Fun Run/Walk receive:
Cocky Trot t-shirt, Finisher medal, Access to discounted tickets to select football and baseball games, Post-race refreshments,
Additionally, the top-three overall male and female finishers, as well as the top-three finishers in various age groups, will receive special prizes, including season or single-game tickets to Gamecock sporting events.
Register online.
Saturday, April 26, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Student Choreography Showcase
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April 26-27, 2025, Student Choreography Showcase ,
Drayton Hall Theatre, , ,
We’ll end our season with fresh perspectives and new approaches as our gifted student choreographers showcase works they have developed over the semester.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Saturday, April 26, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Drayton Hall 141.
Jiamo Zhang Graduate Violin Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Saturday, April 26, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
New Voices: Music by USC Student Composers
Admission Cost: FREE.
Saturday, April 26, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
South Carolina Philharmonic presents Fantastique
Immerse yourself in a night of vivid musical storytelling with “Fantastique,” a classical concert that promises to enchant and exhilarate.
The evening begins with Maurice Ravel’s Alborada del gracioso, a lively and vibrant piece that paints a picture of a whimsical morning serenade. Next, experience the world premiere of Andy Akiho’s Cello Concerto, co-commissioned by the South Carolina Philharmonic. This captivating work will feature the extraordinary Jeffrey Zeigler on cello, with Akiho himself in attendance as our visiting composer. The grand finale is Hector Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique, a groundbreaking symphony that takes you on an emotional journey through passion, dreams and delirium. Join us for our final Capital Concert of the season that will render you spellbound.
Program Overview:
Maurice Ravel: Alborada del gracioso,
Andy Akiho: Cello Concerto (SC Phil Co-Commission),
featuring Jeffrey Zeigler, cello,
Andy Akiho, visiting composer,
Hector Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique, op.…
Admission Cost: $12.50 - $74.00.
Saturday, April 26, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Student Choreography Showcase
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April 26-27, 2025, Student Choreography Showcase ,
Drayton Hall Theatre, , ,
We’ll end our season with fresh perspectives and new approaches as our gifted student choreographers showcase works they have developed over the semester.
Admission Cost: $15 - $22.
Sunday, April 27, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Drayton Hall 141.
Graduate Council Meeting
Monthly Graduate Council Meeting.
Admission Cost: No admission cost.
Monday, April 28, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Close Hipp 584.
GLD Cording Ceremony
The GLD Cording Ceremony recognizes students earning Graduation with Leadership Distinction in Spring 2025 with honor cords and remarks from key campus administrators. We will also honor the winners of the GLD Alumni Awards during the ceremony.
Monday, April 28, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Russell House Ballroom.
Geordan Raisler Doctoral Double Bass Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, April 28, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Musical Theatre: Rocky Mountain High
Location: Longstreet Theatre, 1300 Greene Street,
USC Musical Theatre presents “Rocky Mountain High,” a musical by Tony Award-winning composer Mark Hollmann and lyricists/book writers Kia Beth Kofron and Cooper Kofron.
Led by MT program coordinator and stage director Michelle Haché and musical director Steven Gross, the performance is the final version of the musical workshopped by the students in January 2025.
Synopsis:
Rocky Mountain High School has one thing going for it – FOOTBALL. Coach Bork’s 99-0 team is a shoo-in for the national championship! A ridiculously lucrative NFL job is next. Izzy has many worries but chief among them is getting into and paying for a prestigious college. Nepo baby, and NIL star, Keefer is new to school. His mom, MJ is the unlucky trailing parent. And then there’s Jon, the overworked, underpaid new Principal who’s certain that more money for academics will turn RMH around.
RMH loses the big game.
A sadistic bureaucrat, gleefully informs Jon and Bork that the…
Admission Cost: $10 at the door.
Monday, April 28, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
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, April 28, 2025, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Recovery Dharma
The mission of Recovery Dharma is to support individuals on their path of recovery from addiction using Buddhist practices and principles. This meeting is open to all students, faculty, and staff who are interested in using these tools to make changes in their life.
The Gamecock Recovery Meeting of Recovery Dharma is a local meeting, sponsored and hosted by Gamecock Recovery volunteers, to bring this approach to recovery to the university community.
When: Tuesdays at 4 pm, Where: CALM Oasis (Center for Health and Wellbeing room 215),
Go to sc.edu/sape/recovery for more information about Gamecock Recovery!
NOTE: Gamecock Recovery meetings are not held on official university holidays. Please consult https://www.sc.edu/calendar/uofsc/academic_calendar/index.php for details.
Admission Cost: 0.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
See event description for more details. C.A.L.M. Oasis - Center for Health and Well-Being 215.
Broadway in Columbia presents Les Misérables
Still the world’s most popular musical.
Cameron Mackintosh presents the acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, Les Misérables.
This brilliant staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed as “Les Mis for the 21st century” (Huffington Post), “a reborn dream of a production” (Daily Telegraph) and “one of the greatest musicals ever created” (Chicago Tribune).
Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption — a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. This epic and uplifting story has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history.
The magnificent score of Les Misérables includes the songs “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “Bring Him Home,” “One Day More,” “Master of the House” and many more. Seen by over 130 million people worldwide in 53 countries, 438 cities and 22…
Admission Cost: $26.00 - $126.00.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Musical Theatre: Rocky Mountain High
Location: Longstreet Theatre, 1300 Greene Street,
USC Musical Theatre presents “Rocky Mountain High,” a musical by Tony Award-winning composer Mark Hollmann and lyricists/book writers Kia Beth Kofron and Cooper Kofron.
Led by MT program coordinator and stage director Michelle Haché and musical director Steven Gross, the performance is the final version of the musical workshopped by the students in January 2025.
Synopsis:
Rocky Mountain High School has one thing going for it – FOOTBALL. Coach Bork’s 99-0 team is a shoo-in for the national championship! A ridiculously lucrative NFL job is next. Izzy has many worries but chief among them is getting into and paying for a prestigious college. Nepo baby, and NIL star, Keefer is new to school. His mom, MJ is the unlucky trailing parent. And then there’s Jon, the overworked, underpaid new Principal who’s certain that more money for academics will turn RMH around.
RMH loses the big game.
A sadistic bureaucrat, gleefully informs Jon and Bork that the…
Admission Cost: $10 at the door.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Broadway in Columbia presents Les Misérables
Still the world’s most popular musical.
Cameron Mackintosh presents the acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, Les Misérables.
This brilliant staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed as “Les Mis for the 21st century” (Huffington Post), “a reborn dream of a production” (Daily Telegraph) and “one of the greatest musicals ever created” (Chicago Tribune).
Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption — a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. This epic and uplifting story has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history.
The magnificent score of Les Misérables includes the songs “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “Bring Him Home,” “One Day More,” “Master of the House” and many more. Seen by over 130 million people worldwide in 53 countries, 438 cities and 22…
Admission Cost: $26.00 - $126.00.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
First Thursdays at Market on Main
Location: Market on Main, 1320 Main St. #150,
Live music on Market on Main’s outdoor stage from 7-10 p.m. Proceeds benefit scholarships for School of Music students. Enjoy a variety of musical genres by talented Music Industry Studies bands and support scholarships at the School of Music!
Admission Cost: Free, with purchase of food or drink.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Broadway in Columbia presents Les Misérables
Still the world’s most popular musical.
Cameron Mackintosh presents the acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, Les Misérables.
This brilliant staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed as “Les Mis for the 21st century” (Huffington Post), “a reborn dream of a production” (Daily Telegraph) and “one of the greatest musicals ever created” (Chicago Tribune).
Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption — a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. This epic and uplifting story has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history.
The magnificent score of Les Misérables includes the songs “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “Bring Him Home,” “One Day More,” “Master of the House” and many more. Seen by over 130 million people worldwide in 53 countries, 438 cities and 22…
Admission Cost: $26.00 - $126.00.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Broadway in Columbia presents Les Misérables
Still the world’s most popular musical.
Cameron Mackintosh presents the acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, Les Misérables.
This brilliant staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed as “Les Mis for the 21st century” (Huffington Post), “a reborn dream of a production” (Daily Telegraph) and “one of the greatest musicals ever created” (Chicago Tribune).
Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption — a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. This epic and uplifting story has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history.
The magnificent score of Les Misérables includes the songs “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “Bring Him Home,” “One Day More,” “Master of the House” and many more. Seen by over 130 million people worldwide in 53 countries, 438 cities and 22…
Admission Cost: $26.00 - $126.00.
Friday, May 2, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Broadway in Columbia presents Les Misérables
Still the world’s most popular musical.
Cameron Mackintosh presents the acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, Les Misérables.
This brilliant staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed as “Les Mis for the 21st century” (Huffington Post), “a reborn dream of a production” (Daily Telegraph) and “one of the greatest musicals ever created” (Chicago Tribune).
Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption — a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. This epic and uplifting story has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history.
The magnificent score of Les Misérables includes the songs “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “Bring Him Home,” “One Day More,” “Master of the House” and many more. Seen by over 130 million people worldwide in 53 countries, 438 cities and 22…
Admission Cost: $26.00 - $126.00.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Broadway in Columbia presents Les Misérables
Still the world’s most popular musical.
Cameron Mackintosh presents the acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, Les Misérables.
This brilliant staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed as “Les Mis for the 21st century” (Huffington Post), “a reborn dream of a production” (Daily Telegraph) and “one of the greatest musicals ever created” (Chicago Tribune).
Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption — a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. This epic and uplifting story has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history.
The magnificent score of Les Misérables includes the songs “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “Bring Him Home,” “One Day More,” “Master of the House” and many more. Seen by over 130 million people worldwide in 53 countries, 438 cities and 22…
Admission Cost: $26.00 - $126.00.
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Broadway in Columbia presents Les Misérables
Still the world’s most popular musical.
Cameron Mackintosh presents the acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, Les Misérables.
This brilliant staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed as “Les Mis for the 21st century” (Huffington Post), “a reborn dream of a production” (Daily Telegraph) and “one of the greatest musicals ever created” (Chicago Tribune).
Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption — a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. This epic and uplifting story has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history.
The magnificent score of Les Misérables includes the songs “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “Bring Him Home,” “One Day More,” “Master of the House” and many more. Seen by over 130 million people worldwide in 53 countries, 438 cities and 22…
Admission Cost: $26.00 - $126.00.
Sunday, May 4, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Broadway in Columbia presents Les Misérables
Still the world’s most popular musical.
Cameron Mackintosh presents the acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, Les Misérables.
This brilliant staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed as “Les Mis for the 21st century” (Huffington Post), “a reborn dream of a production” (Daily Telegraph) and “one of the greatest musicals ever created” (Chicago Tribune).
Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption — a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. This epic and uplifting story has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history.
The magnificent score of Les Misérables includes the songs “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “Bring Him Home,” “One Day More,” “Master of the House” and many more. Seen by over 130 million people worldwide in 53 countries, 438 cities and 22…
Admission Cost: $26.00 - $126.00.
Sunday, May 4, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus (1429 Greene Street) is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm EST (9:00 pm to 11:00 pm during EDT), weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to come by and observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome and other small telescopes on the observatory deck. See the Moon, planets, stars, clusters and more through our telescopes free of charge! 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, May 5, 2025, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Arnold School of Public Health Hooding Ceremony
Please join us to celebrate our graduates at the 2025 Arnold School Hooding ceremony!
Location: Koger Center.
Admission Cost: Free.
Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 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.
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Admission Cost: 0.
Thursday, May 8, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
South Caroliniana Library 110.
Graduate Council Meeting
Monthly Graduate Council Meeting.
Admission Cost: No admission cost.
Monday, May 12, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus (1429 Greene Street) is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm EST (9:00 pm to 11:00 pm during EDT), weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to come by and observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome and other small telescopes on the observatory deck. See the Moon, planets, stars, clusters and more through our telescopes free of charge! 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, May 12, 2025, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Dissertation Writing Academy
Dissertation Writing Academy.
Admission Cost: Free.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Third Thursday Art Night: Christopher Lane
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. This month’s featured artist in The Nook is Christopher Lane.
Artist Bio,
Christopher Lane uses fantastic imagery to turn life experiences into visual stories that primarily focus on people and their relationships with one another. Lane is passionate about social justice to protect the environment and inhabitants of our planet, and paints about both as one can’t exist without the other. Employing flora and fauna, his paintings often feature historical, political, or spiritual narratives as he is passionate about these subjects. He is a modern surrealist and storyteller. Each painting can usually be broken down into several scenes yet are cohesive in theme. He uses vivid colors, lush symbolism, and double imagery to illustrate divisive topics, allowing viewers to see them through a new, perhaps…
Admission Cost: Free Admission.
Thursday, May 15, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Koger Center Upstairs Gallery.
Arboretum Open House
W. Gordon Belser Arboretum Monthly Open House,
Take a nature break and bring a friend to USC's wildlife preserve in the heart of Columbia. Open House is the 3rd Sunday of every month, with ecology-themed presentations from faculty and regional experts twice each semester.
4080 Bloomwood Rd. Columbia, SC 29205,
Weekly Hours: Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 12, Thursdays 4 - 6 p.m. (winter hours 3-5 p.m.), Volunteers welcome! Contact us at arboretum@sc.edu to let us know you're coming. Find all our Open House speakers and Book Club dates here. ---, Visit the botanic garden horseshoe, pollinator display gardens, and walk through 10 biomes of South Carolina along a 1/3 mile trail. Special stops are at the longleaf pines atop a bluff of fossilized sand dunes, the boardwalk overlooking a bald cypress swamp, a grove of Atlantic white cypress in the central wetland, and the allee of ancient tulip trees in the ravine. Pause at the waterfall or other scenic stops and take in the gifts of nature, here…
Admission Cost: Free.
Sunday, May 18, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 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, May 19, 2025, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Botany Walk on the Historic Horseshoe
Join the A.C. Moore Herbarium staff on a 1-hour walk to explore the plant life of the historic Horseshoe. The group meets on the steps of McKissick Museum on the third Wednesday of each month. Plants featured or discussed will vary with group interest and by season.
Admission Cost: Free.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
Live in the Lobby Jazz: Don Braden - Billy Strayhorn Reimagined
About This Show
Created as a partnership between the Koger Center for the Arts and the ColaJazz Foundation, Live in the Lobby 2025 will consist of seven concerts held throughout the Koger Center facility. Join us to experience this one-of-a-kind series designed for audiences seeking premier jazz and specialty experiences in an exceptional setting.
Don Braden is known around the world as an exciting and interactive jazz soloist, a creative and prolific composer, a passionate and energetic educator and as a specialist at arranging and performing classic popular songs in the modern jazz style.
Having spent years as the saxophonist with greats like Betty Carter, Wynton Marsalis, Freddie Hubbard and Roy Haynes, he has developed an extensive knowledge of every aspect of Jazz performance.
Billy Strayhorn was an American jazz composer, pianist, lyricist, and arranger who collaborated with bandleader and composer Duke Ellington for nearly three decades. His compositions include “Take the ‘A’ Train”…
Admission Cost: $30 - $37.
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Upstairs Gallery.
Palmetto Concert Band
The USC Concert Band is comprised of professional and semi-professional musicians from throughout South Carolina, and with members also from North Carolina and Georgia. A majority of the ensemble’s members are alumni of the University of South Carolina School of Music, and more than half of its members are public school band directors. These experienced performers, who receive no compensation for participating, choose to play with the ensemble because of their passion for making music and performing outstanding repertoire composed or transcribed for the wind band.
This performance, honoring members of the U.S. Armed Forces, is at Koger Center for the Arts. Free and open to the public.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, May 25, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium, See Description for Event Location.
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, May 26, 2025, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
The Music of Hans Zimmer and Others - A Celebration of Film Music
Experience “The Music of Hans Zimmer and others – A Celebration of Film Music”! The best film music from Dune, James Bond, The Pirates of the Caribbean, The Lion King, Gladiator, The Dark Knight, Inception, Interstellar, and many other top productions – in a breathtaking concert event with The Hollywood Film Orchestra, choir, star soloists, and selected film sequences – as well as illumination and laser projection. Dive into the musical cosmos of Hans Zimmer!
For tickets, click here.
Admission Cost: $29.95 - $101.90.
Wednesday, May 28, 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, June 2, 2025, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Online Dissertation Writing Academy
Applications are now open for the inaugural Online Dissertation Writing Academy. This is a three-week writing productivity program from the Graduate School, University Libraries, and the Writing Center.
The purpose of the Online Dissertation Writing Academy is to provide structure, accountability, and support in a flexible virtual format for students in online doctoral programs who are looking to make progress on writing their dissertations.
About the program:
Takes place virtually June 9 – 27
, Combination of synchronous and asynchronous programming
Writing workshops
, Regular goal setting and accountability groups
, Support from writing coaches
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Admission Cost: Free.
Monday, June 9, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
See event description for more details. 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, June 9, 2025, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
The Good, the Bad & the Naked of USC History: Historic Horseshoe History Tour
Have you ever been strolling along the Historic Horseshoe bricks and found yourself wondering about the history of Carolina and its traditions? Well, you're in luck! Meet University Archivist Elizabeth West in front of the Caroliniana for a Horseshoe history tour. Learn the origins of the Tiger Burn and what national record Gamecock students set in 1974! Free and open to the public.
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Admission Cost: 0.
Thursday, June 12, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
South Caroliniana Library 110.
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, June 15, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 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, June 16, 2025, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Botany Walk on the Historic Horseshoe
Join the A.C. Moore Herbarium staff on a 1-hour walk to explore the plant life of the historic Horseshoe. The group meets on the steps of McKissick Museum on the third Wednesday of each month. Plants featured or discussed will vary with group interest and by season.
Admission Cost: Free.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 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, June 23, 2025, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus (1429 Greene Street) is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm EST (9:00 pm to 11:00 pm during EDT), weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to come by and observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome and other small telescopes on the observatory deck. See the Moon, planets, stars, clusters and more through our telescopes free of charge! 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, June 30, 2025, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Stargazing at the Melton Observatory
This historic observatory adjacent to the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus (1429 Greene Street) is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm EST (9:00 pm to 11:00 pm during EDT), weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to come by and observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome and other small telescopes on the observatory deck. See the Moon, planets, stars, clusters and more through our telescopes free of charge! 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, July 7, 2025, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
The Good, the Bad & the Naked of USC History: Historic Horseshoe History Tour
Have you ever been strolling along the Historic Horseshoe bricks and found yourself wondering about the history of Carolina and its traditions? Well, you're in luck! Meet University Archivist Elizabeth West in front of the Caroliniana for a Horseshoe history tour. Learn the origins of the Tiger Burn and what national record Gamecock students set in 1974! Free and open to the public.
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Admission Cost: 0.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
South Caroliniana Library 110.
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, July 14, 2025, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Melton Observatory 201.
Botany Walk on the Historic Horseshoe
Join the A.C. Moore Herbarium staff on a 1-hour walk to explore the plant life of the historic Horseshoe. The group meets on the steps of McKissick Museum on the third Wednesday of each month. Plants featured or discussed will vary with group interest and by season.
Admission Cost: Free.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
See event description for more details.