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First Thursday on Main Street

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On the first Thursday of each month enjoy a series of art shows, live music, events, entertainment, restaurant specials & more on Main Street! 📍 Columbia, SC www.firstthursdayonmain.com

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First Thursday on Main Street @1stthursdayonmain.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

Did you have a blast at First Thursday this week?! Show your appreciation by supporting us on Midlands Gives, happening May 6 💜 Since 2009, First Thursday has been bringing the party to the Main Street District through live performances, happy hour specials, local art and more.

OUR IMPACT
These funds will help us sustain our mission of providing free, cultural programming on the first Thursday of each month.
Additionally, these funds will allow us to pay visual and performing artists more while providing
opportunities for cultural and creative growth in a vibrant capital city.

OUR IMPACT
On the first Thursday of each month, we celebrate the thriving arts and culture scene of downtown
Columbia with musical acts, artist displays and performances free of charge for all guests.

CENTRAL CAROLINA
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Midlands Gives
5.06.25

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First Thursday on Main Street @1stthursdayonmain.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Check out the schedule for Boyd Plaza activities during May’s First Thursday! 🪩 Along with these wonderful performers, we’ll be joined by dj_blocks all evening, and catch columbiaaerialfitness performing throughout the night!

MAY 1
SCHEDULE
BOYD PLAZA
When?
What?
Who?
5:45 pm
Hula performance
Alegría Studio
6:00 pm
Soca warm up
Jaz~E Yoga
6:15 pm
Music performance
Quantum Beats
6:30 pm
Steelpan performance
Davin
6:45 pm
Dance performance
Imperial Mas Band
6:50 pm
Intermission - Steelpan
display
Davin, Imperial Mas Band,
performance & costume Pandemonium Mas Band, &
The Carnival Babe
7:15 pm
Music performance
Sufia
7:20 pm
Music performance
Quantum Beats
7:30 pm
Soca cool down
Jaz~E Yoga
7:45 pm
Steelpan performance
Davin
PERFORMANCES BY CAROLINA CARIBBEAN FESTIVAL & ALEGRIA STUDIO

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First Thursday on Main Street @1stthursdayonmain.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

You won’t want to miss the ~vibes~ brought to you by DJ B-Locks and DJ Kold Fuzion ☀️ Tunes all night long on May 1! Get your boogie on at Boyd Plaza! We’ll see you there 🥳

Photo of DJ with equipment in blue and green lights.

Photo of DJ pointing to their DJ station.

Photo of two DJs with a Carnival performer.

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First Thursday on Main Street @1stthursdayonmain.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

We’ll be joined by Columbia Aerial Fitness on May 1 as they show off their gravity defying feats of skill! They’ll be set up in Boyd Plaza between 6-8pm so don’t forget to stop by 🪽😍

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First Thursday on Main Street @1stthursdayonmain.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Come to Boyd Plaza on May 1 and visit the Card Station to create something special for a Mom, a Teacher, or anyone who needs a smile! All materials provided – just bring your imagination! 🌈

MAKE YOUR OWN GREETING CARD
Express gratitude, say congrats, or just create something lovely!
• Mother's Day
•Teacher Appreciation Week
•May Birthdays

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First Thursday on Main Street @1stthursdayonmain.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

We’ll have some special guests joining us on Boyd Plaza on May 1! Stop by to say hello and learn more about what they do 🤝

May 1 Guests
Mental Health
Awareness Month
Mental Health America
of SC
Asian American and Pacific
Islander Heritage Month
Filipino American Association of Greater Columbia

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First Thursday on Main Street @1stthursdayonmain.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Join Spa Obsessed for a Color Flow Experience on May 1 🎨 Sound therapy uses sound and music to enhance health and well-being, while art therapy employs art-making to explore emotions and improve mental health. 🧵

HOSTED IN COLLABORATION WITH SPA OBSESSED
Color Flow
Experience
An immersive journey to release, reflect, and reconnect through art therapy, color therapy, and sound healing.
05.01.2025
6 PM - 9PM
COLOR & FLOW AT
@SPAOBSESSED
1332 MAIN ST SUITE 112, COLUMBIA, SC 29201
• COLOR YOUR EMOTIONS — GUIDED
CANVAS ACTIVITY WITH KAYY
KRESTIONS
• FLOW INTO PEACE - SOUND BATH I JOURNEY WITH ROCKELLE LOVE
• CREATE FREELY - EXPRESS YOURSELF
THROUGH COLOR, SHAPE, AND MOVEMENT

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First Thursday on Main Street @1stthursdayonmain.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Crowd favorite Alegría Studio returns to Boyd Plaza on May 1! Stop by to see them show off their hula talents at 5:45 pm 🤩 Photo by Reena Rohan Wolf

Photo of three dancers from Alegría Studio on Boyd Plaza

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First Thursday on Main Street @1stthursdayonmain.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Prep for SC's largest Caribbean fest with First Thursday! We'll be hosting a free showcase from South Carolina Caribbean Festival on May 1 in Boyd Plaza from 6-8pm 🔥 Can't get enough of the fun? Grab your tix now to the Fest, happening June 5-8 🤩

Photo of dancers on stilts free from South Carolina Caribbean Festival

Photo of a dancer in a vibrant dance costume from South Carolina Caribbean Festival

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First Thursday on Main Street @1stthursdayonmain.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

May's Artist Market lineup is looking 🔥 🔥 Head down to the 1400 block of Main to check out all these great artists! We'll see ya on Thursday May 1 from 6-9 🫶🏼

FIRST THURSDAY
ARTIST MARKET
MAY 1 - 1400 BLOCK
FEATURED ARTISTS
AMNI BLACK
OLIVIA RAE
CAM "MACMO"
JEN CARMIEL
LIVVE KULCHURR
KAREN JOHNSON
LINDA CANNUP
MARVA RISBROOK
MARVITA APPAREL
LUJAIN JALLAB
REFINED POP UP
MARION MASON
FLOHR CRAFTING

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First Thursday on Main Street @1stthursdayonmain.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Join us as we ring in the new month! 🔔 DJ B-Locks will be spinning the tunes all evening. We will be joined by Columbia Aerial Fitness who will showcase their gravity-defying talents throughout the night, and Alegría Studio will be returning with hula dancing at 5:45pm! 🧵

MAY 1
BOYD PLAZA
DJ B-Locks
Showcase by Carolina Caribbean Festival
Hula dancing by Alegría Studio
Performance by Columbia Aerial Fitness Spuddering Around / Babcha Korean
5-9p
1400 BLOCK
Sidewalk Artist Market
6- 9p

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