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Thursday After Dark

Have you heard of TAD? Thursday After Dark (TAD) is your source for late-night entertainment every Thursday throughout the semester. Like escape rooms? Bowling? Trivia? Or baseball games? Many TAD events are at venues off-campus (transportation is provided) so you have an opportunity to get off campus and experience Columbia as a source for entertainment and fun with friends!

Spring 2024 Calendar 

Village Idiot Pizza - Five Points, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Bring your friends to grab a slice of pizza and test your music knowledge at Village Idiot in Five Points! We will be playing music bingo! Come hang with us and have some fun from 9pm - 1am! 

*Free to USC students with a valid Carolina Card

Escapology - The Vista, 8 p.m. - 12 a.m.

Put your thinking caps on and get ready to for a fun filled night with Gamecock Entertainment at Escapology in The Vista.

Shuttles will loop continuously from the Horseshoe throughout the event.

You are required to reserve a time slot for this event. Signup will be available soon on Garnet Gate. Please sign up for only one time slot so everyone has the chance to do an escape room!

*Free to USC students with a valid Carolina Card

Three Fountains Skating Rink, 7-10 p.m.

It's Skate Night! Come out and have some good, old fashioned fun! Grab a friend and come skate at Three Fountains Skating Rink.

Shuttles will loop continuously from the Horseshoe throughout the event.

*Free to USC students with a valid Carolina Card

Craft Axe Throwing, 6-10 p.m.

Show off your Axe-llent axe throwing skills! Join Gamecock Entertainment for a night of fun at Craft Axe Throwing from 6pm to 10pm.

Shuttles will loop continuously from the Horseshoe throughout the event.

You are required to reserve a time slot for this event. Signup will be available soon on Garnet Gate.

*Free to USC students with a valid Carolina Card

Russell House Ballroom, 8-10:30 p.m. 

Come paint your very own masterpiece. USC alumna and local artist, Summer Rogers, will lead a paint class to help you create a one-of-a-kind painting! There will be two sessions at 8pm and 9:30pm. Sessions have limited capacity, so get there early.

*Free to USC students with a valid Carolina Card

Gamecock Park (Across from Williams-Brice Stadium), 6pm

Hop in your vehicle and meet us at the drive-in for a movie! Gates open at 5pm and movie starts at 6pm.

More information can be found on Garnet Gate

*Free to USC students with a valid Carolina Card.

Columbia Museum of Art, 5-8 p.m.

There is lots to discover at this week's TAD! Come enjoy an artsy night at the Columbia Museum of Art. 

Shuttles will loop continuously from the Horseshoe throughout the event.

*Free to USC students with a valid Carolina Card

Russell House Ballroom, 7-10 p.m. 

It's almost Spring Break!! Come relax with a craft night. We will provide all the necessary supplies to get your creative juices flowing.

*Free to USC students with a valid Carolina Card

Davis Field, 6-9 p.m.

Namastae… or Na-baaahh-stae? Come decide for yourself at Goat Yoga! Don’t forget to sign up on Garnet Gate! Spots fill up fast! We do not provide yoga mats, so feel free to bring your mat, towel, or just sit on the grass!

You are required to reserve a time slot for this event. Signup will be available soon on Garnet Gate.

*Free to USC students with a valid Carolina Card

TBD

Escapology - The Vista, 8 p.m. - 12 a.m.

Put your thinking caps on and get ready to for a fun filled night with Gamecock Entertainment at Escapology in The Vista.

Shuttles will loop continuously from the Horseshoe throughout the event.

You are required to reserve a time slot for this event. Signup will be available soon on Garnet Gate. Please sign up for only one time slot so everyone has the chance to do an escape room!

*Free to USC students with a valid Carolina Card

TBD, 8-11 p.m.

Ready for some friendly competition? Assemble your team. sign up for a timeslot, and join us for laser tag right here on campus!

You are required to reserve a time slot for this event. Signup will be available soon on Garnet Gate.

*Free to USC students with a valid Carolina Card

Segra Park, Game starts at 7:05 p.m.

We're taking you out to the ball game with Thursday After Dark at the Columbia Fireflies! Find the Gamecock Entertainment tent outside of the ballpark to receive a free ticket.

Shuttles will loop continuously from the Horseshoe throughout the event.

*Free to USC students with a valid Carolina Card

ParTee Golf Center, 7-10 p.m.

Why do golfers wear two pairs of pants? In case they get a hole in one of course! Show off your golf skills at ParTee Golf Center in West Columbia. And don't forget to bring a second pair of pants if you are a truly skilled golfer.

Shuttles will loop continuously from the Horseshoe throughout the event.

*Free to USC students with a valid Carolina Card


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