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Events
Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Charleston
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
January 28, 2026 12:30 PM
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Patrick Sidwell
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Culture
What is pluff mud?
Learn about this infamous mud found in the Lowcountry.
January 18, 2023
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Tatum Jacaruso
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Events
11 upcoming concerts in Charleston
Check out these artists headed for the Holy City this year.
January 17, 2023
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Alexandra Garian
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Culture
Raising a toast to Dreamboats 🛶
Here’s how to celebrate this local team’s journey across the Atlantic.
January 17, 2023
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Alexandra Garian
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Food
Azul Mexicano’s new location in Charleston, SC
Enjoy bites and sips at Azul.
January 12, 2023
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Tatum Jacaruso
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City
Connect with the City of Charleston via text
Ask questions, get text alerts, and report issues.
January 10, 2023
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Tatum Jacaruso
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Arts
There’s a new art exhibit on Gullah Geechee culture
Visit Brookgreen Gardens to explore these works.
January 10, 2023
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Tatum Jacaruso
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Travel and Outdoors
The 2023 celestial calendar for Charleston
Don’t miss any of this year’s meteor showers, supermoons, or solar eclipses.
January 10, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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This 30-day communal wellness challenge is worth trying
Got 30 days? Kick off 2023 right with a mind + body wellness challenge.
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Dust off your golf clubs ⛳
Topgolf is expected to open in North Charleston soon.
January 9, 2023
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Alexandra Garian
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Food
An overview of Restaurant Week 2023 in Charleston
Dig into some of the best deals around town.
January 9, 2023
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Alexandra Garian
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