Springtime Events in Charleston
Events in Charleston, May through June. May 16th Charleston Night Bazar Every third Saturday of the month from 5pm-9pm, Edmunds Oast Brewing hosts the Charleston Night Bazar. May 17th and June 7th. Dancing on the Cooper! Live music starts at 7pm on the Mount Pleasant Pier with local bands performing classic country & Rock on May 17th as well as oldies & beach music on June 7th. Schedule and tickets are posted now. May 17th Charleston City Night Market The night market is located between Church Street and Market Street, hosting an artisan market that spans three blocks from 6:30 to 10:30 pm. With an extensive list of vendors, it makes for a perfect night to have a martini at Frannie and the Fox and walk over to treat yourself. Gullah Gala Fashion & Music Experience Charleston's red carpet Fashion couture event showcasing designers from all over the world will be hosted at the newly opened International African American museum on May 18th. Kiawah Island Club This year will BIFMC's 17th annual Golf Invitational on May 20th at 12:00 PM Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic (BIFMC), a wonderful non-profit organization, is excited to announce their upcoming event! The clinic provides free health care to uninsured, low-income adults residing or working across the Barrier Islands and connecting communities. On May 20, 2024, the 17th annual Golf Invitational fundraiser will be held at the beautiful River Course at Kiawah Island Club. We warmly invite you to join us for this special occasion! Tuesday May 21st Activities! Join The Restoration for Golden Hour Yoga, hosted every Tuesday at 6 PM. Experience the first rooftop yoga session of the year with Charleston Power Yoga on March 12th at 6 pm. Remember to bring your mat and water bottle to keep cool while enjoying the sunset. Golden Hour Yoga sessions will run every Tuesday at 6pm throughout the summer. Charleston Riverdogs Home Game!! Following a month of away games, the River Dogs will finally be hosting home games the week of May 21st. Games usually start at 7:05pm and each day is themed. Thirsty Thursday, Fireworks Friday and Halloween Saturday will be a hit! SPOLETO Festival USA Get ready to be star-struck at Spoleto Festival USA - the ultimate arts extravaganza! Brace yourself for a whirlwind of over a hundred top-notch performances spread across Charleston for 17 unforgettable days and nights from May 24th to June 9th, 2024. From historic theaters to charming churches and alfresco spots, get set for a show-stopping spectacle by world-renowned artists. Mark your calendars for January 26th at 10 am EST to snag tickets starting at just $25. It's your front-row pass to an artsy escapade like no other! America’s Got Talent semifinalists Lightwire Theater shall grace the stage with a mesmerizing rendition of Hans Christian Andersen's enduring saga, The Ugly Duckling, brought to life with shimmering electroluminescent attire and emotive movements synchronized to melodies spanning classical to contemporary tunes. Join us for six enchanting showings on June 1 and June 2 at the illustrious Emmet Robinson Theatre in the College of Charleston. 110 Beaufain Street Hard Hat Tour with Preservation Society of Charleston on May 29th Immerse yourself in history at the stunning c. 1840 Robert Shands Smith House, located by Colonial Lake in the vibrant heart of Harleston Village! Explore the mysteries of preservation, architectural marvels, construction anecdotes, and traditional craftsmanship during this exciting restoration journey. Following the tour, indulge in some light snacks and engage in conversations with the project experts. Don't miss out – Tickets: $75 / Reserve your spot before they're gone! Wednesday May 29th: Frannie & the Fox will host the adorable Mothers Day Cocktail Class. If you happened to miss mothers day this year, join us for a special do-over! June: June 2nd David Spade will be performing his Stand-up routine at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center. His event will start at 8PM on a Sunday, must have been rough to not get that Saturday slot but I'm sure he will be hilarious as he was in Grown Ups. Friday June 7th Rocky Horror Picture show will be performing at the Terrace Theatre. Thursday June 13th The Steve Miller Band will be performing at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center. Folly Beach Pier June 14th There will be a wonderful moonlight mixer on the Folly Beach pier the night of Friday June 14th. All ages are welcome to dance and enjoy the fun. Advanced tickets are $10, then tickets are $15 at the event. Tickets are limited and the event is set to sell out so plan ahead! Last but not least, Kevin Smith will be hosting his stand up on saturday June 15th. Unlike David Spade, he actually got the Saturday slot. He'll be at the Charleston Music Hall starting at 8PM. His simple standup is honeslty hilarious since he pulls from honest stories of his life and career.
Events in Charleston - April 15th - May 14th 2024
April showers bring May flowers but we won’t let the rain spoil our fun! Flowers are already blooming in Charleston AND the April/May event lineup is a good one! Hope to see you at some of these fun events around town! Charleston Farmers Market - Opening April 13th in Downtown Charleston at Marion Square and running every Saturday. The West Ashley Farmers Market runs Wednesdays, starting April 24th at Ackerman Park. Find more details here. Running every Tuesday, you can stroll the Mount Pleasant Farmer's Market. This event starts at 3:30 and runs through 7pm at the Market Pavilion at Moultrie Middle School. For more details, visit their site. Sea Island Farmers Market is another great find on Johns Island. Every Saturday from 9:30am - 1:30pm, there are a wide variety of talented artisans bringing one-of-a-kind creations to choose from. For more details on location and a list of vendors, check out their website. The North Charleston Farmers Market is running every Thursday from 3-7pm, starting May 2nd at Exchange Park. Find more details here. If you're closer to the Summerville area, you can check out the Summerville Farmers Market. Running every Saturday from 8am to 1pm, find more details here. Grab your chair or blanket and head to the Mount Pleasant Towne Center for their spring outdoor concert series Live Under The Oaks. Every Thursday in May at 6pm.https://mtpleasanttownecentre.com/events/live-under-the-oaks-concert-series/ Sip & strolling America's Oldest Landscaped Gardens. Every Wednesday until the end of May, spend the evening exploring the Middleton Place gardens at Garden Strolls & Wine Tasting. Their team will be pouring old and new world wines to sample throughout the evening. Visit their website for ticket information: https://www.middletonplace.org/news-and-events/events/ The Annual Town of Mount Pleasant Blessing of the Fleet & Seafood Festival presented by East Cooper Medical Center and Harris Teeter is one of the most highly anticipated events of the year! The festival runs April 28th from 11am - 5pm and pays tribute to Mount Pleasant’s local shrimping and fishing industry. Admission and activities are free! https://experiencemountpleasant.com/events/blessing-of-the-fleet/ Take me out to the ball game and catch the Charleston Riverdogs in action! Come enjoy a day or night at the ball field this summer through September 8th. Visit their website for ticketing information: https://www.milb.com/charleston Ladies, pick out your fancy fats, and gentleman, grab your bow ties for Charleston Area Therapeutic Riding's 3rd Annual Derby Party on May 4th! CATR's Derby Party includes an open bar and specialty cocktails, Southern fare, fun contests, horse betting raffles, live music, premium viewing of the big race and more! Visit their website for ticket information: https://catr.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/DerbyParty2024/tabid/1404513/Default.aspx Paws on the Patio is happening on April 18th and May 9th to benefit The Charleston Animal Society. This event is a fun happy hour that includes your four-legged friends! For more details of the event, check out their event page: https://mtpleasanttownecentre.com/events/paws-on-the-patio/ Head out for a Sunday Funday on King Street May 12th for Second Sunday on King! Enjoy vendors, music, and a car-free - King Street. Check the website below for more details of the day: https://www.shop2ndsunday.com/
Events March 15th - April 15th 2024
After some cold weather days, spring is certainly in the air and everyone is ready to be out and about for some springtime weather. Flowers are blooming and as the days are getting longer, it gives us more of an opportunity to stroll downtown Charleston. Here are some of the upcoming events this Spring that have caught my attention: 77th Annual Festival of Houses and Gardens starts on March 14th but runs through April 13th. This evens features exciting opportunities from tours to concerts and wine tastings to lectures. Check their website for event information. Come and enjoy the largest St. Patrick's Day Parade in South Carolina. You can be one of the many thousands who march or the many many more or watch. The Parade kicks off on March 16th at 10 AM at King and Radcliffe Streets in Downtown Charleston. The Parade proceeds down King Street and turns onto Broad Street with the Parade ending at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Check out their website for more information. South Carolina Aquarium is your destination for family fun during Spring Break! Running March 16th - April 8th, hand feed a stingray, learn about the ocean from a diver in our Great Ocean Tank, experience up-close animal encounters and so much more! Plus, included in admission, take a peek into the Sea Turtle Care Center™ to learn the stories of our current patients and how we rescue, rehabilitate and release sea turtles back into the wild! Tickets are on sale now, so plan your visit today: https://scaquarium.org/springbreak The Charleston City Night Market is happy to once again provide a place in their open-air market for local artists and craftspeople to sell their wonderful, locally-made specialty products on Friday & Saturday evenings. Head over for the reopening of Charleston’s vibrant Night Market on March 17th! Grab dinner and a show at America’s Largest Interactive Dinner Mystery Show! But don’t just sit back - you could be a part of the show! On March 23rd be a part of the largest dinner mystery show in the United States! Check out their website for tickets and more information on the show: https://www.thedinnerdetective.com/charleston The Charleston Bluegrass Festival takes place on March 29th-30th on the pristine 6,000-acre grounds of the Givhans Ferry State Park, a hidden gem in Ridgeville, South Carolina. Patrons can expect a weekend of boot stompin’ revelry complete with some of the finest names in bluegrass. The event offers plush camping options, local food / craft vendors, and outdoor activities. Check their site for ticket information: https://www.charlestonbluegrassfestival.com/ The Charleston Open is back! This event is running March 30th - April 7th on Daniel Island. For match information and ticket information, visit their website: https://www.creditonecharlestonopen.com/tickets/. The Cooper River Bridge Run is the 3rd largest 10K in the US and one of the largest in the world averaging 40,000 participants. It includes world-class competition in a unique setting with unparalleled participant satisfaction. The main goal of the event is to promote continuous physical activity and a healthy lifestyle through education and opportunity. Race day is April 6th, you can sign up here: https://bridgerun.com/ On April 13th, James Island County Park is bringing Louisiana to the Lowcountry, the Lowcountry Cajun Festival is back with a full-day of Zydeco music, Cajun and Creole foods, kids activities, and all around ragin’ Cajun fun! This event runs from 12-6pm, buy tickets and learn more here. Blues by the Sea is back! On April 14th from 3-7pm, bring a chair, picnic blanket, and cooler to enjoy the sounds of music by the sea at Freshfields Village on Kiawah! Visit their website for more information. Head out for a Sunday-Funday on King Street April 14th for Second Sunday on King! Enjoy vendors, music, and a car-free - King Street. Check the website below for more details of the day: https://www.shop2ndsunday.com/
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