Update: Due to inclement weather, the Oct. 3 Italian Festival listed below has been canceled.
Update: Due to scheduling conflicts, the Oct. 7 Aaron Carter concert listed below has been canceled.
Oct. 3, 2015
Eighth Annual Italian Festival, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on 1600 block of Blanding Street, Free
The Bella Italia Sons of Italy lodge is hosting a celebration of Italian culture, including food, bocce and dancing. Participate in all aspects of the Italian experience this weekend.
Oct. 3 – 4, 2015
Soda City Comic Con, 10 a.m to 4 p.m. at Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, $10 (one day) or $15 (two days)
A culmination of comic-related events, this huge convention includes two cosplay contests, over 40 retail vendors, more than 50 artists and creators and countless creative participants.
Oct. 7, 2015
Aaron Carter, 9 p.m. at Music Farm Columbia, $17 in advance and $20 day of show. Doors open at 8 p.m.
We all know him from his appearances on Nickelodeon and performances with NSYNC and the Backstreet Boys. Aaron Carter is still making music and will be performing this month at Music Farm.
Oct. 12, 2015
Zedd, 8 p.m. at Township Auditorium, $36. Doors open at 7 p.m.
This progressive Russian-German electro house DJ will be coming to Columbia in mid-October. He’s the producer behind the song “Clarity,” which hit number eight on the Billboard Hot 100.
Oct. 14 – 25, 2015
South Carolina State Fair, State Fairgrounds, price varies by day / person
The annual State Fair comes to Columbia every fall, and there are plenty of deals on tickets. From rides to fried food to farm animals, the fair has it all. Make sure to pop over to the State Fairgrounds and spend (at least) one day having a blast.
Oct. 16, 2015
Brad Paisley, 7:30 to 10 p.m. at the USC Alumni Center, Free for students who register. Students can register at mycarolina.org/bradstudent. Registration closes at 5 p.m. Thursday.
The My Carolina Alumni Association is bringing The Country Nation College Tour to Columbia. Although the event is open to the general public, members of the Alumni Association can register for free tickets.
Oct. 24, 2015
Power of Pride, 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Main Street, price varies by event
South Carolina Pride is hosting a 5K race, parade, festival, drag race and so much more to support the LGBT community. This celebration of diversity is sure to be fun for all.
Oct. 28, 2015
Young the Giant, 9 p.m. at Music Farm Columbia, $26-$30. Doors open at 8 p.m.
This popular rock band is playing songs from their “Mind Over Matter” album on their fall tour.