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Badass bassist Claypool presents 3 bands in 1 night on June 17

Badass bassist Claypool presents 3 bands in 1 night on June 17

Renowned rock bassist Les Claypool is a busy man these days, even by music legend standards.

by Lauren Carr and Kevin Murphy Wilson June 12, 2026

WHAT’S NEW

Norman endorses Wilson for governor

Norman endorses Wilson for governor

June 16, 2026June 16, 2026

20 affordable places to get great eats

20 affordable places to get great eats

June 12, 2026

Celebrate Juneteenth on Friday at the IAAM, around Charleston

Celebrate Juneteenth on Friday at the IAAM, around Charleston

June 15, 2026June 15, 2026

Our View: Finish job in June 23 runoff elections in races for governor, 1st District

Our View: Finish job in June 23 runoff elections in races for governor, 1st District

June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

FOOD MAGAZINE

Spring Dish dining guide out now

Spring Dish dining guide out now

VIDEO

CP Video: On Danny McBride’s new book; 6/12/26 issue

CP Video: On Danny McBride’s new book; 6/12/26 issue

FOOD + DRINK

Annie Mae’s Bakeshop makes its mark

Annie Mae’s Bakeshop makes its mark

June 5, 2026

New farmers market to launch June 10 in Hampton Park

New farmers market to launch June 10 in Hampton Park

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

arts + music

Review: Historic organ is heart of stirring new KKBE musical

Review: Historic organ is heart of stirring new KKBE musical

June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

Cowboy Junkies celebrate 40 years at Music Hall

Cowboy Junkies celebrate 40 years at Music Hall

June 5, 2026

more news

End of week to bring Juneteenth celebrations

End of week to bring Juneteenth celebrations

June 15, 2026June 15, 2026

Evette opens runoff with inaccurate attacks against Wilson

June 12, 2026June 13, 2026

SHR 25.24: On gov’s runoff, early voting and doing better

June 12, 2026June 12, 2026

Early summer heat wave to produce triple-digit heat indices over weekend

Early summer heat wave to produce triple-digit heat indices over weekend

June 12, 2026June 12, 2026

opinion

Brack: We can all do better

June 12, 2026June 12, 2026

Magid: How we can stop dividing ourselves

Magid: How we can stop dividing ourselves

June 12, 2026

Editorial recap: The City Paper’s 2026 primary endorsements

Editorial recap: The City Paper’s 2026 primary endorsements

June 8, 2026June 8, 2026

Brack: Hold on tight for results of oddball primary elections

June 5, 2026June 5, 2026

CARTOONS

Stegelin: Wake up!

Stegelin: Wake up!

June 11, 2026

Ariail: How’s the race for governor looking?

Ariail: How’s the race for governor looking?

June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

more food + drink

Ooh la la: Rue de Jean celebrates 25 years

Ooh la la: Rue de Jean celebrates 25 years

May 29, 2026

Charleston eateries cash in on nostalgia

Charleston eateries cash in on nostalgia

May 22, 2026

more arts + Music

Hogan: The USA in Spoleto’s name more prominent this season

Hogan: The USA in Spoleto’s name more prominent this season

June 5, 2026

Review: A genial, jumbled George + George begged for more bite

Review: A genial, jumbled George + George begged for more bite

June 1, 2026June 3, 2026

NEW ISSUE: JUNE 12, 2026

CALENDAR

What to do June 11-18

What to do June 11-18

Blotter: Fowl play

Blotter: Fowl play

BEST OF PICCOLO + SPOLETO 2026:

Piccolo art show confronts Charleston’s roots in rice plantations

Piccolo art show confronts Charleston’s roots in rice plantations

by Remi Turner

Piccolo’s juried art exhibition finds universal themes in diverse works

Piccolo’s juried art exhibition finds universal themes in diverse works

by Cristina Reid

Sand sculptors converge on Isle of Palms for Piccolo Spoleto tradition

Sand sculptors converge on Isle of Palms for Piccolo Spoleto tradition

by Madelyn Taylor and Wesley J. Pérez Vidal

Ken Burns brings ‘The American Revolution’ to Spoleto Festival USA, highlights Charleston’s role

Ken Burns brings ‘The American Revolution’ to Spoleto Festival USA, highlights Charleston’s role

By Jai’ La Du Rousseau

FOR VISITORS

Rediscover the Lowcountry: Our picks for crafting the perfect 24 hours

Rediscover the Lowcountry: Our picks for crafting the perfect 24 hours

by City Paper Staff

Our Top 50: Spring 2026

Our Top 50: Spring 2026

by City Paper Staff

CP Hot List: Here’s where to go if you’re looking for something new

CP Hot List: Here’s where to go if you’re looking for something new

by City Paper Staff

DISH DINING GUIDE

Charleston City Paper: Dish Dining Guide, Spring 2026

Charleston City Paper: Dish Dining Guide, Spring 2026

It’s all Greek to me: Exploring the culture, cuisine of Greece in the Lowcountry

It’s all Greek to me: Exploring the culture, cuisine of Greece in the Lowcountry

The sweet slice: The many faces of Southern pies

The sweet slice: The many faces of Southern pies

SWIG BAR GUIDE

Charleston City Paper: Swig Bar Guide, Fall 2025

Charleston City Paper: Swig Bar Guide, Fall 2025

Playful Pairings: Wine experts share approachable wine, snack combos

Playful Pairings: Wine experts share approachable wine, snack combos

Bartenders put their unique spins on tried, true cocktails

Bartenders put their unique spins on tried, true cocktails

SPECIAL ISSUES

Best of Charleston 2026

Best of Charleston 2026

Charleston City Paper: Dish Dining Guide, Spring 2026

Charleston City Paper: Dish Dining Guide, Spring 2026

Piccolo Spoleto 2026 Official Guide, Part One

Piccolo Spoleto 2026 Official Guide, Part One

publications

Charleston City Paper 29.46: June 12, 2026

Charleston City Paper 29.46: June 12, 2026

Charleston City Paper 29.45: June 4, 2026

Charleston City Paper 29.45: June 4, 2026

Charleston City Paper 29.44: May 29, 2026

Charleston City Paper 29.44: May 29, 2026

Piccolo Spoleto 2026 Official Guide, Part Two

Piccolo Spoleto 2026 Official Guide, Part Two