#CHSweekender: March 30- April 1, 2018

CHStoday: Here's what's happening this weekend in Charleston, SC
Table of Contents

TGIF, Charleston.

It’s our first weekend of spring where the weather actually feels like spring. 🌸 And there are plenty of opportunities for you to get outside– from the Bluegrass Festival today + tomorrow to the Volvo Car Open starting Saturday. Plus, for those celebrating Easter, there are a ton of holiday events going on. You can check out all of those events over here. Everything else is listed below.

Have a great weekend, and as always, don’t forget to share all your adventures using the #CHStoday hashtag.

Friday | March 30

TodayIs: Good Friday

Festival: Bluegrass Festival | March 30-31 | Friday 5-9 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.- 9 p.m. | Sewee Outpost | 4853 Hwy. 17 N., Awendaw | prices vary by day | Live music across four stages, food trucks, craft beer, camping, + more 🎶

Active: Going Places Family Ride | 6:30- 9:30 p.m. | Affordabike | 573 King St. | $6 | Quick, slow ride around town followed by food, drinks, + raffle for a $350 Affordabike gift card at the store; 100% of the proceeds for this event benefit Going Places.

Show:

Network:

  • Nail Your Elevator Pitch | 9:30- 10:45 a.m. | Showhomes of Charleston | 124 Hudson Ln. #101, Daniel Island | members $15; guests $25
  • Lowcountry Go Drop-in | 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. | MUSC Horseshoe | 169 Ashley Ave. | free | An outreach event to learn more about the Lowcountry Go program; Connect with others interested in improving their commutes through carpools, vanpools, + other transit solutions 🚗

PlanAhead: Chef’s Potluck | Sun., April 29 | 4-7 p.m. | Middleton Place | 4300 Ashley River Rd., West Ashley | Lowcountry Local First members $80; non-members $100 | These early bird prices end tonight at midnight. Get your tickets here.

Saturday | March 31

TodayIs: Holy Saturday

Festival:

  • Spring Festival Weekend | 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. | Freshfields Village | 165 Village Green Ln., Kiawah Island | free | Get your face painted, ride a mechanical bull, and enjoy live music + food; Be on the lookout for a special appearance from the Easter Bunny
  • Bluegrass Festival | 10 a.m.- 9 p.m. | Sewee Outpost | 4853 Hwy. 17 N., Awendaw | prices vary | Live music across four stages, food trucks, craft beer, camping, + more 🎶

WaterCooler:

  • Volvo Car Open | times vary, runs through April 8 | Volvo Car Stadium | 161 Seven Farms Dr., Daniel Island | ticket prices vary 🎾
  • Carolina Cup | Mar 31 at 9:30 p.m.– April 1 at 7:30 p.m. | Springdale Race Course | 200 Knights Hill Rd., Camden | $45 🐎
  • Marley Cup | 3 p.m. | MUSC Health Stadium | 1990 Daniel Island Dr., Daniel Island | $50 general admission, $120 VIP | All Star 7v7 Soccer Game– Jamaica VS Charleston Battery, plus live music from Mix Master Mike of the Beastie Boys

Show:

Shop:

  • POHO Spring Night Market | 5-9 p.m. | Charleston Pour House | 1977 Maybank Hwy., James Island | free | Live music + 30+ local artisans 🎶
  • 8th Annual Art Walk | 10 a.m.- 7 p.m. | NV Realty Group | 1900 Seabrook Island Rd., Johns Island | free 🎨

Dish: Healthy Remix: What’s in your Pantry? | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Dellz on the Macon | 2021 Reynolds Ave., North Charleston | $10 | Join Holistic Health Coach, Raw Food Chef, and co-owner of Dellz on the Macon, Smarel Nicole, who will be sharing her favorite healthy & alkaline substitutes for herbs, spices, sweeteners, + seasonings

Sunday | April 1

TodayIs:

Challenge: Eat Local Challenge | Today marks the beginning of Lowcountry Local First’s month-long challenge to eat locally sourced food. Register here. 🥕

WaterCooler: Volvo Car Open | times vary, runs through April 8 | Volvo Car Stadium | 161 Seven Farms Dr., Daniel Island | ticket prices vary 🎾

Shop: Holy City Vintage Market | 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. | The Park Cafe | 730 Rutledge Ave. | free | Brunch + over a dozen local vendors

Show: Sol Driven Train | 8-11 p.m. | Mex 1 Coastal Cantina | 2205 Middle St., Sullivan’s Island | $38.42 | A portion of proceeds benefit Carolina Studios, a local foundation, which is a mobile music studio helping students explore their musical expression in a safe, educational environment 🎶

Active:

  • Free Easter Community Yoga Class | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Holy Cow Yoga | 10 Windermere Blvd., West Ashley | free | Open to all levels; no registration required
  • Intro to Climbing | 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. | James Island County Park | 871 Riverland Dr., James Island | $16 for Move-It! Pass members, $20 general | Learn the basics of rock climbing
More from CHStoday
Celebrate Small Businesses by calling one of these seven companies that will help you prepare your home for the warmer months and enjoy your newfound free time.
Put your money where your community is and help us create a guide to small businesses by submitting your favorite local spots and sharing this page with a friend.
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
The Cooper River Bridge Run is an annual race that draws tens of thousands of visitors to town for one of the largest 10K races in the US.
Maximize your commute with these reader and editor picks for Charleston podcasts from local leaders.
Plot twist — you’re in charge, we want to know what improvement projects you’d plan for the Holy City.
Whether you’re looking to enhance your skills or just want to try something new, the cooking class at Zero George is highly recommended.
Charleston has a packed list of races to get prepared for throughout the year
Did you know? The first St. Patrick’s Day parade took place in Charleston more than 200 years ago.
From wings and beer to big-screen thrills, here’s where to watch the NCAA Basketball Tournament in the Holy City.