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Weekend Calendar

Update: due to inclement weather, JerryFest 2015 has been moved to Oct. 25th. Congaree Bluegrass Festival has been canceled.

Friday, Oct. 2, 2015


  • Katt Williams: Conspiracy Theory

Colonial Life Arena, 8 p.m. $50 - $105

This comedian has performed in several comedy specials and will be performing stand-up on Friday. Due to inclement weather, JerryFest 2015 has been moved to Oct. 25th.

  • Death of Paris

World of Beer, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Free

This electro-pop-rock band was born in 2010 right here in Columbia, South Carolina.

Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015


  • Jam Room Music Festival

Main and Hampton streets, noon to 10 p.m. Free

Headlined by alternative rock band Blonde Redhead, this huge music party is composed of 12 bands.

  • Soda City Comic Con

Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. $10 / day, $15 for two days

Including two cosplay contests, over 40 retail vendors and over 50 artists and creators, you won’t want to miss one of this year’s local cons.

Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015


  • JerryFest 2015

Five Points Fountain, 3 to 10 p.m. Free

This tribute to Jerry Garcia will include music, art, craft vendors and local food.

  • Congaree Bluegrass Festival 2015

Historic Columbia Speedway, 1 to 4 p.m. Free

Headlined by The Crowe Brothers, this culmination of bluegrass performances is sure to be a family fun affair. 


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