You’ve already partied on Main Street because it’s a new year. Now come out for a nice quiet drink and/or dinner with a friend and a little art.

1200 Block

The Whig – Enjoy a tap takeover from Birdsong Brewing Co.! https://www.facebook.com/events/741211659360966/ 

1300 Block

Cantina 76 – Stop by for their First Thursday 1/2 off Original House Margarita

The Arcade Mall

• Pelliclaude – Stop by their Grand Opening and find modern, feminine handmade pieces for your everyday lifestyle. First Thursday hours: 10am – 9:30 pm. https://www.facebook.com/events/1792183807698896/ 

1500 Block

Columbia Museum of Art – Enjoy the S.C. Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble and a Celebration of CMA Executive Director, Karen Brosius. Celebration for Karen Brosius at 6:30 pm, Concert at 7:00 pm, and Galleries open 5:00 – 8:00 pm.

CMA Museum Shop – Stop by the Museum and enjoy free, tasty samples from Zoe’s Kitchen. 6-8 pm.

Anastasia & Friends Gallery (Free Times) – Opening reception of Compart Mentalization, a solo exhibition of works by Jordan Morris. 6 -9 pm https://www.facebook.com/events/197215977410494/

Random Records – Pop-up sidewalk record stand with vintage vinyl for sale!

Drake’s Duck-in: Open until 9:00 pm. Enjoy craft beer on the patio!

Something Special Florist – Open until 8pm. Enjoy store-wide discounts.

Main Street Public House – Live Jazz with the Mark Rapp Group. 7-10 pm.

1600 Block

Good Life Café – David Rodriguez Music and the The Palmetto Latin 5 will be providing the music starting at 7 pm, and they will have special pricing on Vegan Nachos and canned craft beers. https://www.facebook.com/events/1840668976179518/

Michael’s Café & Catering – Live music from Flat Out Strangers. Michael’s also rings in the New Year with Cola Time, an art exhibition of clocks.

Grapes & Gallery (1113 Taylor) – Art on display by Allison C Fowler and photography on display by Tony Claremont. Enjoy Happy Hour with $5 off all bottles of wine.

Tapp’s Arts Center –Stop by the opening of BeAsPacificAsPossible::26, an immersive audio/visual installation on display. Custom software polls meteorological and atmospheric data provided in real-time by 26 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) buoys across the Pacific Ocean. This data is sonified using sinusoidal oscillators and transmitted via 17-channel audio throughout a large geodesic dome situated in the center of Tapp’s. https://www.facebook.com/events/1839827756289919/

Infinite Room After Party at Tapp’s: RAVECOP/ Soft Focus/ The Black Stare of Soledad Miranda. Doors open at 8 pm and Show starts at 8:30 pm. https://www.facebook.com/events/1369813603069908/

1700 Block

Villa Tronco – Palmetto Opera singers. 6 -8:30 pm. Reservations are required. 803-256-7677.