Creative Mornings Charleston presents its monthly free lecture series at The Alley, featuring speaker Greg Tavares, talking on the topic of 'Game.' Tavares is a long time local comedian and co-founder of Theatre 99.
Anyone who enjoys being active in the great outdoors will find excitement at the Charleston Outdoor Festival. The weekend festival includes a multitude of outdoor recreation activities like mountain biking, slack lining, archery, climbing, and disc golf, open to all ages. It also features the East Coast Canoe and Kayak Symposium, one of the country’s premier showcases of canoeing, kayaking and stand up paddleboarding. Try out equipment, compete in tournaments and other hands-on activities, and learn everything from the basics to expert skills in each sport.
The award winning Cane Bay Drama Company is proud to present: Hairspray the Broadway Musical. Based on the hit 1988 John Waters film, this musical is about larger than life Tracy Turnblad and her quest to dance on the Corny Collins TV show in 1962 Baltimore. A pop-rock score helps tell this story of fighting for what's right, finding love, and the struggle for civil rights.
The PBR Prom (normally held at Upper Deck, RIP) is doubling the fun with the PBR Drag Show and presenting the brand spankin' new PBR Drag Prom. Expect DJs, a photo booth, and all proceeds going to We Are Family.
Y'all know the drill — The Room is supposedly the worst movie to ever grace this earth. What better day to watch it than on 4/20?
Cars on Kiawah is an annual celebration of the Lowcountry's finest automobiles displayed in the lush setting of Ocean Park on Kiawah Island. Over 200 of the region’s top club and collector cars will be displayed,
West Ashley United hosts a community day in Citadel Mall, with the theme "The Arts." Both arts vendors and non-arts related vendors, as well as nonprofit organizations are encouraged to participate. Email teresa@westashleyunited.org for more info. *PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED, new date TBA.
Falling In Love With Your Passion is a sector of the Conquerer Movement that focuses on the professional development and community of black creators. Drinks and food will be provided.
The Savannah Sweet Tease Burlesque Revue combines traditional burlesque with neo burlesque and boylesque. The group stars Jack N ThaCox, Luna Noir, Jane Holiday, Rebel Belle, and more.
Join Mellow Mushroom Avondale every 3rd Saturday of the Month for a special presentation of a family friendly movie with the sound on. Kiddos enjoy $5 kids meals and adults can enjoy $2 mimosas along with the full menu available. There will be special guests from time to time, so stay tuned for any special surprises.
The Lowcountry Strawberry Festival features a petting zoo, giant inflatables, strawberry pickin' (duh), and plenty of rides.
This annual fundraising event includes music, an oyster roast, beverages, a silent auction, and more. The Alston Wilkes Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, began having this annual fundraiser, the AWS Lowcountry Blues Bash, almost nine years ago. All of the funds raised from this event help us to provide uniforms, job readiness training, and other direct client assistance to those in your community working to rebuild their lives.
Alex Waggoner's SLOW explores the ever-changing streetscape of Downtown Charleston.
A reading of the play, Natural Shocks, at Threshold Rep, joins theaters across the country as part of a national campaign to end gun violence. A suggested donation of $20 will be donated to Emanuel AME Church Memorial Fund to honor the Emanuel 9.
Enjoy a brief science presentation, art demonstration and creation, and inspiring community conversations. Jeff Schwenter, DNR Turtle Biologist, will be presenting "TURTLES: Easy to Love...A Little More Difficult to Study" and local artist Marielena Martinez will be teaching "Turtles, Gaudi, Mosaics Oh My!"
Joseph "P-Nut" Johnson is a Charleston native, creating works of art and poetry. This exhibit will feature prints as well as P-Nut's new book. In his artist statement Johnson says, "A P-Nut Party can be a big Gullah dinner, pigtail, hoppin’ john and peas. At a P-Nut Party, we don’t have color, white or black. It’s just us. A P-Nut Party is nuts."
Join Chef Bob Cook and champagne producer Etienne Calsac for a special dinner in Edmund's Oast's bower, featuring four wines produced by Calsac and dishes like poached fish with fruits de mer, roasted chicken, and sour cherry and rhubarb crisp.
The Knowledge Potluck is basically a rogue version of a TED talk. Each month different speakers create presentations on ideas, stories, experiences, life lessons and how to's. The talks could be funny, fascinating, complicated, devastating or all of the above. And just like any ol' potluck, you never know what you're gonna get. Beer and wine will be available for purchase.