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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 2026 Calendar 

📅 January 15, 2026 
📍 The Spur
7PM - 10PM

🧠 Test your knowledge with friends during a fun night of trivia at the Spur. Enjoy food, trivia and USC basketball all in one place!

🎟️ Free to USC students with a valid Carolina Card.

📅 January 22, 2026 
📍 South Carolina State Museum 
7PM – 10PM

🖼️ Explore the South Carolina State Museum after hours with exhibits, activities, and interactive experiences.

🎟️ Free to USC students with a valid Carolina Card.

🗓️ January 29, 2026 
📍The Gameshow Challenge, The Vista
7PM – 11PM

🏆 Compete in fast-paced, game-show–style challenges for prizes and bragging rights. Bring friends for a team or fly solo!

🎟️ Free to USC students with a valid Carolina Card.

🗓️ February 5, 2026 
📍 Russell House Ballroom
7PM – 10PM

🌈 Create your own guided painting with local artist Summer Doodles—no experience needed.

🎟️ Free to USC students with a valid Carolina Card.

🗓️ February 12, 2026 
📍Russell House Ballroom
7PM – 10PM

👢 Learn line-dancing basics and enjoy a lively night of music and movement.

🎟️ Free to USC students with a valid Carolina Card.

🗓️ February 19, 2026
📍 Ally & Eloise Bakeshop 
7PM – 10PM

👩‍🍳 Decorate gourmet cupcakes with professional tips from Ally and Eloise bakers. Also enjoy a night of baking and business trivia!

🎟️ Free to USC students with a valid Carolina Card.

🗓️ February 26, 2026
📍 TBD
7PM – 10PM

Event details coming soon—stay tuned for an evening of fun.

🎟️ Free to USC students with a valid Carolina Card.

🗓️ March 5, 2026 
📍 Russell Undeground
7PM – 10PM

🎤 Join us underground for another round of high-energy trivia competition..

🎟️ Free to USC students with a valid Carolina Card.

🗓️ March 19, 2026
📍 Riverbanks Zoo
6PM – 9PM

🦁 Enjoy exclusive college-night access to the zoo with exhibits, animals, and activities.

🎟️ Free to USC students with a valid Carolina Card.

🗓️ March 26, 2026 
📍 TBD
? PM - ? PM

❓A new event is on the way—more information will be announced soon.

🎟️ Free to USC students with a valid Carolina Card.

🗓️ April 2, 2026
📍 Par Tee Golf Center 
7PM – 10PM

🏌️‍♂️Have a playful night of mini-golf and the driving range at ParTee.

🎟️ Free to USC students with a valid Carolina Card.

🗓️ April 9, 2026
📍 Russell House Underground
7PM – 10PM

⚡Battle it out in a large-scale outdoor laser tag experience on Blatt Field.

🎟️ Free to USC students with a valid Carolina Card.

🗓️ April 16, 2026 
📍 TBD
6PM – 9PM

❓Details to come—another exciting event is being planned.

🎟️ Free to USC students with a valid Carolina Card.

🗓️ April 23, 2026 
📍 Segra Park
⏰ 6PM – 10PM

⚾ Cheer on the Fireflies with fellow students, faculty, and staff during a special USC-themed game night.

🎟️ Free to USC students with a valid Carolina Card.

 


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