Columbia is a city with a rich and diverse art scene. If you are staying in Columbia over the summer, here is a brief list of festivals, concerts and events happening in Soda City during the month of June.
June 9
Twilight in the Garden — Riverbanks Zoo will host this family friendly event with a screening of "Tarzan" in the Botanical Garden. The movie will start at dusk and the gates open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $3 for Riverbanks members and $5 for nonmembers.
June 17
10 Years of CQS Roller Derby — Columbia QuadSquad is an all-female roller derby team that competes regularly. The team will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a day packed with derby games. Tickets are $20 in advance or $10 for the last two games. Doors open at 9:30 a.m., and the last game is scheduled for 8 p.m.
Summer Drive-In Festival Series: Throwback Night — Hosted by What's Next Midlands, the second installment of the Summer Drive-In Series will feature a showing of the cult classic film "Grease." The drive-in will take place at the Historic Columbia Speedway, tickets are $20 per car.
Jay Asher at RCPL — Author of the book that inspired the wildly popular Netflix original show "13 Reasons Why," Jay Asher will speak at Richland Library Main at 2:30 p.m. The event is scheduled to include a discussion of his works and a Q&A session.
June 19
"Deconstructing the Beatles: Revolver" at the Nickelodeon Theatre — This film was originally released in March, but is coming to Columbia for a one day only screening at the Nick. Writer Scott Freiman and producer Richard Abramowitz explore the mechanics and production of the classic album that some consider to be one of the greatest of all time. The show starts at 6 p.m., and tickets are $10.
June 22
Valley Maker, Grace Joyner and Those Lavender Whales at New Brookland Tavern — These three local bands are full of alternative pop and indie vibes. The show's Facebook page even suggests that attendees "get ready to have (their) teeth rotted out by all the sweetness." The show starts at 7:30 p.m., and tickets are $10 and can be purchased online.
June 30
Overdue: An Evening of Music & Art — This event aims to celebrate the opening of the newly-renovated second floor of the Richland County Public Library. The second floor now serves as a public creative space, complete with equipment rentals and instructive classes on art, video production and other creative skills. The night kicks off at 7 p.m. and is completely free to the public. There will be live performances from RBTS WIN, Contour and DJ Siji.
Opening of "That '70s Show" exhibit — The Columbia Museum of Art will feature 27 works from the 1970s, with iconic artists including Andy Warhol, Robert Rauschenberg and Alexander Calder. The exhibit will be on view through Sept. 17.