Friday | April 27
TodayIs: National Arbor Day 🌳
Drink: Party at the Point | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina | 20 Patriots Point Rd., Mt Pleasant | $8 | Performance by Departure– “The Ultimate Journey Tribute” band
Show: Vinyl Daze Opening Night | 7 p.m. | Sottile Theatre | 44 George St. | $20 | A 80’s musical set in a record store + comic shop 🎶
Cause: Red Cross Gala | 6:30-10:30 p.m.| Charleston Marriott | 170 Lockwood Blvd. | $200+ ⛑
Film:
- Cinneruption LIVE! Con Air | doors at 7 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall | $10 | “Make a move and the bunny gets it” 🐰
- Dee Norton Movie Night: The Lion King | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | MUSC Health Stadium | 1990 Daniel Island Dr., Daniel Island | free
Talk: Author’s Luncheon with Peter Golden | 12-2 p.m. | Congress | 1035 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Mt. Pleasant | $22+ | “Author, journalist, + historian Peter Golden will discuss his newest book, ‘Nothing is Forgotten,’ + how the past impacts present international relations” 📚
Shop: Pop-up Book Sale | 1- 5:30 p.m. | Mt. Pleasant Regional Library | 1133 Mathis Ferry Rd. | More than 1,000 gently used books, with paperbacks starting at $1
Talk: Let’s talk Plastics | 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. | 2 Canal St. | free | An open discussion addressing the issue of plastic pollution + brainstorming potential solutions. The public is welcome to attend, along with local environmental organizations 📚
PlanAhead: Dolphin Slam | Sat., April 28 | 7 a.m.- 10 p.m. | Bohicket Marina | 1880 Andell Bluff Blvd., Johns Island | $200 entry, $50 dockage | Today is the final day for anglers to enter the competition 🐠
Environment: Earth Day Fair 2018 | 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. | Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center | 109 Bee St. | free | Games, trivia, prizes + refreshments all inspired by Earth Day 🌍
Saturday | April 28
Active: Mullet Haul Trail Run | 8:30 a.m. | Johns Island County Park | 2662 Mullet Hall Rd., Johns Island | $26- $36 | A 5K + 10K on the trails of Johns Island County Park followed by a post-race party with food, drinks, + live music 🏃
Cause: Walk for Autism | registration at 9 a.m., walk at 10 a.m. | Hampton Park | 30 Mary Murray Dr. | $25 | Celebrate Autism Awareness Month and support the treatment + intervention of autism through behavioral + relational development programs; proceeds from the walk help fund scholarships for families to pay for treatment
Civic: Joe Riley Waterfront Park Dedication | 10:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. | Waterfront Park | 1 Vendue Range | free | Join the City of Charleston + the Charleston Parks Conservancy in the rededication of Waterfront Park in honor of former Mayor Joseph Riley; the Charleston Symphony Orchestra is set to perform
Learn: Hands-On Rice Planting | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Middleton Place | 4300 Ashley River Rd., West Ashley | lesson included in general admission | “Join a costumed interpreter in planting Carolina Gold Rice– the crop that defined the Lowcountry”
Dish:
- Charleston Sol Veg Fest | 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. | The Grove at Patriots Point | 40 Patriots Point Rd., Mt. Pleasant | $7 for youth 12-17, $15 for adults, free for children under 11 | Enjoy a mind, body, and SOL rejuvenation with live music, interactive workshops, kids activities, + a delicious vegan food court 🌽
- Americana Crawfish Boil | 12-6 p.m. | Home Team BBQ– Downtown | 126 Williman St. | free | Enjoy live music by the Kenny George Band, $13 crawfish plates, + $5 beers 🦐
- Southern Flame Food and Music Festival | 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. | The Ponds | 151 Village Ponds Dr., Summerville | free, $10 for parking | Bring lawn chairs + rock out to bluegrass music while chowing down on some southern BBQ
Outdoor:
- Shaggin’ on the Cooper | gates at 7 p.m., music at 8 | Mt. Pleasant Pier | 71 Harry M. Hallman Jr. Blvd., Mt. Pleasant | $8 in advance (recommended), $10 at the door | Kick off summer with shaggin’ tunes from The Hot Pepper Band + cool breezes from the Charleston Harbor 🎤
- Dolphin Count | 9 a.m., 10 a.m., + 11 a.m. | 11 stations throughout the Lowcountry | free | Count dolphins with a marine mammal expert + learn more about Charleston’s local dolphin population 🐬
- Motion Kickoff Parade | 4-7 p.m. | First African Evangelical Christian Church | 1020 King St. | free | All modes of transportation welcome
Show:
- Charleston Magic Parlor | 7:30 p.m. | Henry’s | 54 N. Market St. | $34.95 | Enjoy the tricks of Illusionist Howard Blackwell + then drinks at the rooftop bar; must be 18+ to attend 🎩
- Peter Pan Jr. | 2 p.m. or 6 p.m. | Charleston Performing Arts Center Studio | 873 Folly Rd., James Island | $5- $20
ForKids: Sanctioned Saturdays: Kids Night Out | 6-10 p.m. | Hurricane Boxing | 792 Folly Rd. | $10 | Kid-approved and parent-appreciated. Event is open to any child 8-14 years of age.
ForPets: Fido Fest | 12-3 p.m. | Mt. Pleasant Towne Centre | 1218 Belk Dr, Mt Pleasant, near the Old Navy | The first 200 pups to stop by the registration table will receive an official Fido Fest bandana 🐶
Shop: Palmetto Moon Grand Opening Celebration | Sat., April 28 + Sun., April 29 | 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. | Tanger Outlets | 4840 Tanger Outlet Blvd, North Charleston | The first 400 customers each day will receive a free 20 oz custom YETI tumbler or tote with purchase.
Sunday | April 29
Dish:
- Blessing of the Fleet + Seafood Festival | 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. | Mt. Pleasant Memorial Waterfront | 99 Harry M. Hallman Jr. Blvd., Mt. Pleasant | free | The Southeast Tourism Society has named the 31st Annual Blessing of the Fleet one of the STS Top 20 Events in the Southeast for April ⛵
- Pet Helpers Annual Oyster Roast | 3-6 p.m. | The Washout | 41 Center St., Folly Beach | $30 🐶
Film: Junk: An Ocean Voyage & Rise of Activism to Fight Plastic Pollution | doors at 6 p.m., show at 6:30 | Charleston Music Hall | $8 | Based on the book by Dr. Marcus Eriksen, international plastic pollution expert, detailing his 88 days adrift in the North Pacific Gyre in a raft made of plastic bottles 📽
Active: Wedding Dance Workshop | 1-3 p.m. | Holy City Salsa Dance Studio | 1954 Ashley River Rd., Ste. H, West Ashley | $79 per couple 👰🤵💃🕺
Talk: Trans Talk Uncensored | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Commonhouse Aleworks | 4831 O’Hear Ave., North Charleston | The Alliance for Full Acceptance believes knowledge is power, so they’re creating a space where you can learn more about what it means to be transgender 🗣
Outdoor: Long Savannah Interpretive Canoe Tour | 8:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. | Meet at Charleston County Park Headquarters | 861 Riverland Dr., James Island | $48, or $38 for Move IT! Pass members | From Bulow Boat Landing, paddlers will explore the woodlands + old rice fields that once covered the area 🚣
Drink: Romance in France | 1-8 p.m. | Bin 526 | 20 Fairchild St., Daniel Island | free | French wine specials, music, + food 🍷
Volunteer: Karma Crew: West Ashley Bike Path Sweep | 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. | location details to be emailed upon registration | free, must register | Join Holy Cow Yoga Center as they team up with Charleston Water Keepers + Marsh Sweepers to keep the West Ashley Bike Path beautiful 💪
Shop: Holy City Vintage Market | 12-5 p.m. | The Royal American | 970 Morrison Dr. | free |
