Literary-art Events in Columbia

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

4th Annual Rebirth Spoken Word Showcase

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

WOW Studio One Theatre & Film Festival

 Thu, 30 Apr at 09:00 am South Carolina State Museum

The Alchemy of Art

 Sat, 18 Apr at 04:00 pm Keenan House Park Free

Mother's Day Luncheon 2026

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

Black Author Book Club with Nicole Glover: "The Starseekers"

 Tue, 19 May at 06:00 pm 734 Harden St., Columbia, SC, United States, South Carolina 29205

Third Thursday Art Night: Ginny Merett

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

7th Annual Augusta Baker Lecture featuring author Emely Rumble

 Fri, 17 Apr at 06:30 pm Richland Library

Black Author Book Club Hosted by Jared: "Behind These Four Walls"

 Tue, 14 Apr at 06:00 pm 734 Harden St., Columbia, SC, United States, South Carolina 29205

SoulHAUS Sessions w/ Preach Jacobs feat. Michael Twitty

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

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

Old Growth Book Launch Party

 Thu, 30 Apr at 06:00 pm 1016 Duke Ave Free

Walk thru the Bible OT Live

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

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

Humanities 101

 Sat, 02 May at 08:30 am University Conference Center, 8th Floor, Close-Hipp Building Free

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

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

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

Season Finale Reading

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

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

Disciples in Education: Sent to Serve (Teacher Edition)

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

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

 Wed, 01 Apr 2510 Main St suite a USD 18

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

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

 Thu, 13 Nov at 08:00 pm Columbia Free

Disciples in Education: Sent to Serve (Student Edition)

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