Literary-art Events in Columbia

Check out happening literary-art events all around Columbia, SC

Overdue at Read Freely Fest

 Fri, 27 Mar at 07:00 pm 1431 Assembly St., Columbia, SC, United States, South Carolina 29201

4th Annual Rebirth Spoken Word Showcase

Sun, 17 May at 04:00 pm Koger Center for the Arts

Read Freely Fest

 Fri, 27 Mar at 07:00 pm 1431 Assembly St, Columbia, SC, United States, South Carolina 29201

WOW Studio One Theatre & Film Festival

 Thu, 30 Apr at 09:00 am Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

Artistic Expressions Open Mic Night

 Sat, 21 Mar at 12:00 pm Martin Luther King Jr. Park

Steven Prouse @ Read Freely Fest

 Sat, 28 Mar at 10:00 am Richland Library

Mother's Day Luncheon 2026

 Sat, 02 May at 12:00 pm 6820 N Main St, Columbia, SC 29203, United States

Fated Fiction Columbia

 Sat, 28 Mar at 12:00 pm The Market space at 701 Whaley

WIP Live: 2026 #WINCon in Columbia, South Carolina

 Thu, 26 Mar at 08:00 am Columbia , South Carolina

Third Thursday Art Night: Ginny Merett

 Thu, 18 Jun at 05:30 pm 1051 Greene St, Columbia, SC, United States, South Carolina 29201

Self-Publishing: What’s Involved -- What It Takes

 Tue, 24 Mar at 05:30 pm Richland County Northeast Library, 7490 Parklane Rd, Columbia

WIP LIVE: #WIPCON—Book Marketing Conference in Columbia, South Carolina!

 Thu, 26 Mar at 09:00 am Marriott Columbia USD 160 to 319

SoulHAUS Sessions w/ Preach Jacobs feat. Michael Twitty

 Mon, 13 Apr at 05:00 pm Koger Center for the Arts USD 13

7th Annual Augusta Baker Lecture featuring author Emely Rumble

 Fri, 17 Apr at 06:30 pm Richland Library

Poetry Reading with Kwoya Fagin Maples + Len Lawson, Hosted by Al Black

 Sat, 23 May at 06:00 pm 734 Harden St., Columbia, SC, United States, South Carolina 29205

Poetry Reading with Richard Tillinghast + Lawrence Rhu

 Wed, 29 Apr at 06:00 pm 734 Harden St., Columbia, SC, United States, South Carolina 29205

Children's Storytime + Launch Party with Heather Harris Bergevin: "Enough Elizabeths"

 Sat, 21 Mar at 10:15 am 734 Harden St., Columbia, SC, United States, South Carolina 29205

Her Story, Her Voice: An Evening Devoted to Women, Words, and Wisdom

 Wed, 01 Apr at 05:30 pm 2510 Main St suite a USD 18

"Freedom to Be"

 Sat, 28 Mar at 07:00 pm Edisto Court Neighborhood Center Free

Horror Book Club: "Crafting for Sinners"

 Tue, 24 Mar at 06:00 pm 734 Harden St., Columbia, SC, United States, South Carolina 29205

Book Talk + Signing with Barry Markovsky: "Everyday Extraordinary"

 Fri, 17 Apr at 06:00 pm 734 Harden St., Columbia, SC, United States, South Carolina 29205

Poetry Anthology Reading: "Kakalak 2025"

 Sun, 12 Apr at 02:00 pm 734 Harden St., Columbia, SC, United States, South Carolina 29205

Horror Book Club: "A House with Good Bones"

 Thu, 16 Apr at 06:00 pm 734 Harden St., Columbia, SC, United States, South Carolina 29205

Women in Art Book Club: "Women in the Picture"

 Tue, 07 Apr at 06:00 pm 734 Harden St., Columbia, SC, United States, South Carolina 29205

Walk thru the Bible OT Live

 Sat, 11 Apr at 08:00 am 2609 Seminole Rd, Columbia, SC, United States, South Carolina 29210

Book Talk + Signing with Jim Boatwright: "Unintended Consequences"

 Sat, 25 Apr at 03:00 pm 734 Harden St., Columbia, SC, United States, South Carolina 29205

Book Talk + Signing with Nicholas M. Watanabe: "The Beautiful Game?"

 Tue, 21 Apr at 06:00 pm 734 Harden St., Columbia, SC, United States, South Carolina 29205

Horror Book Club: "Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng"

 Thu, 21 May at 06:00 pm 734 Harden St., Columbia, SC, United States, South Carolina 29205

12 Thoughts to Self Book Tour Stop: Author Chat and Poetry Session

 Fri, 24 Apr at 05:00 pm Harriet Hancock Center Free

Season Finale Reading

 Thu, 14 May at 05:30 pm Spearman Center for Arts Innovation USD 0 to 10

Poetry Reading with Millie Tullis: "These Saints are Stones"

 Thu, 30 Apr at 06:00 pm 734 Harden St., Columbia, SC, United States, South Carolina 29205

Book Talk + Signing with Mike Bedenbaugh: "Reviving Our Republic"

 Fri, 10 Apr at 06:00 pm 734 Harden St., Columbia, SC, United States, South Carolina 29205

Book Talk + Signing with Gayle Boss: "Wild Hope"

 Sat, 21 Mar at 01:00 pm 734 Harden St., Columbia, SC, United States, South Carolina 29205

Disciples in Education: Sent to Serve (Teacher Edition)

 Fri, 10 Jul at 09:00 am Christian Life Church USD 15 to 39

Columbia Poetry Group Meeting

 Mon, 20 Apr at 06:00 pm Richland Library Main, Room A

Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!

 Thu, 02 Oct Columbia Free

USC Belser Arboretum Book Club: "Nature's Messenger" by Patrick Dean

 Sun, 26 Apr at 03:00 pm W. Gordon Belser Arboretum Free

Montaigne's "Essays": A Performance and Discussion with Jeff Persels

 Mon, 30 Mar at 06:00 pm 734 Harden St., Columbia, SC, United States, South Carolina 29205

Fated Fiction Author Signing

 Sat, 28 Mar at 12:00 pm 701 Whaley St, Columbia, SC 29201-5900, United States

Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!

 Thu, 13 Nov at 08:00 pm Columbia Free

There's Nothing To Say Until... Poetry

 Sat, 28 Mar at 08:00 pm Rhythm’s Lounge Bar and Grill Free

Disciples in Education: Sent to Serve (Student Edition)

 Fri, 17 Jul at 09:00 am Christian Life Church USD 15 to 35