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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.
November 03, 2025 03:34 PM
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Callie Putnam
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Food
Cheers: We’re celebrating Drink Up Week — here’s how to join us
We’ll be toasting to the bountiful beverage industry across Charleston, SC from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26, 2024.
May 24, 2024
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Monica Garske
An image of Sesame Burgers & Beer's Hangover Burger: Made with hickory-smoked bacon, ham, a fried egg, double American cheese and Sesame’s house-made mayo.
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Relish National Hamburger Day at SC’s “Most Beloved Burger Joint”
Sesame Burgers & Beer sources all ingredients locally and offers plenty of gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options.
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on top of the rooftop of The Loutrel showing a tablescape of dishes and flowers and cups.
Food
The Loutrel will host Lady Loutrel’s Afternoon Tea service
The Loutrel afternoon tea service starts this week and runs until the end of June
May 14, 2024
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Erika Ross
The photo shows a coupe glass filled with an espresso martini.
Food
Try This: The Palmetto Hotel Lobby Bar’s recipe for The Reveler
The Reveler combines local espresso, aged rum, amaro, and cacao.
May 13, 2024
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Callie Putnam
A vintage black and white photo of sailors at a party.
Food
Lowcountry brewery’s new beer honors sailors
A brewery and museum released a new beer that honors sailors and gives back to the community.
May 9, 2024
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Callie Putnam
Food
9 rooftop bars and restaurants in Charleston
We’re taking summer to new heights with nine rooftop bars + restaurants around Charleston.
April 19, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Food
Honoring local food faves
We asked you to be the judge + share which restaurants deserve more love.
April 11, 2024
This photo shows Chef Nikko Cagalanan in a black apron.
Food
Kultura Chef Nikko Cagalanan named a James Beard Award finalist
James Beard Award finalists from Charleston is known for putting an inventive twist on traditional Filipino cuisine.
April 3, 2024
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Callie Putnam
The photo shows a white bridge at the Magnolia Plantation and Gardens.
Travel and Outdoors
Answered: Readers say these are the must-see places in Charleston
This list of must-see places in Charleston for visitors was created from reader submissions.
April 3, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Travel and Outdoors
Emeline x Crabbing with Tia excursion gives guest a chance to catch their dinner
Learn some tips and tricks for crabbing with a Charleston native.
April 1, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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A wide-angle view of Firefly Distillery in North Charleston, South Carolina, featuring a modern barn-style building with gray siding and red-framed windows. The main entrance is marked by a large “FIREFLY” sign above the doorway. Several people are walking around the front walkway and sitting under large yellow shade sails in an outdoor area. The distillery is surrounded by well-maintained landscaping and greenery under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.
Events
Firefly Distillery turns 20: A toast to two decades
Firefly Distillery, North Charleston’s beloved distillery, celebrates its milestone with live music, local eats, and a nod to its iconic Sweet Tea Vodka.
April 16, 2025
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Erika Ross
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This conceptual illustration depicts a mixed-use development adjacent to a waterfront. The layout features a blend of residential, commercial, and recreational spaces, including mid-rise apartment buildings, retail shops, green courtyards, and community gathering areas. Tree-lined streets and pedestrian pathways promote walkability, while parking areas are discreetly integrated. A marina or dock extends into the water, enhancing the coastal appeal. Architectural styles blend modern and traditional elements, creating a welcoming village-like atmosphere. The surrounding landscape includes lush greenery and open space, providing a natural buffer between structures and the shoreline.
Real Estate
Updates on Patriots Annex, a mixed-use project planned for Mount Pleasant
This waterfront work, live, and play project aims to bring marinas, offices, hotels + tourist attractions, restaurants, parks, and homes to the area.
April 15, 2025
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Callie Putnam
This photo captures an active archaeological excavation in a formal garden setting, conducted by The Charleston Museum, as indicated by the sign in the foreground. Multiple excavation units are visible, bordered by hedges and neatly maintained pathways. Several people are present, including archaeologists, media personnel with cameras on tripods, and possibly museum staff or visitors. The location is an historic property, with brick walls, old architecture, and mature landscaping.
Culture
Unearthing history at the Heyward-Washington House
See history first-hand during archaeological excavations at the Heyward-Washington House.
April 15, 2025
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Callie Putnam
Two people standing outdoors among lush green banana plants, engaged in conversation. The man wears a white shirt with a logo and sunglasses hanging from the collar, while the woman, also in white, looks ahead. Bright sunlight filters through the foliage, and the sky is blue with scattered clouds.
Small Business
Q+A with Kevin Hartley, CEO and founder of Cambio Roasters
With Earth Day approaching, Cambio Roasters is rethinking single-serve coffee — offering a more sustainable alternative to plastic pods.
April 14, 2025
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Erika Ross
Two people stand in a vibrant, immersive art installation featuring Vincent van Gogh’s “Sunflowers.” The walls and floor are completely covered in large-scale digital projections of the iconic yellow flowers and vivid green and blue foliage, creating a glowing, all-encompassing experience.
Events
Step inside the world of art: “Beyond Van Gogh” and “Beyond Monet” are coming to Charleston
Two immersive art experiences bring the works of Van Gogh and Monet to life at Festival Hall this summer.
April 14, 2025
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Erika Ross
In this vibrant photo, a young girl is holding a colorful bouquet in front of her face, partially obscuring her features. The bouquet bursts with a variety of blooms, including peach and coral dahlias, deep burgundy flowers, fluffy purple blossoms, spiky pale celosia, and small yellow flowers. The background is a lush garden with more flowers in bloom, creating a cheerful and lively atmosphere.
City
Try this curated flower-picking experience
Take a trip out to Berkeley County to pick and create your own flower arrangement.
April 11, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Local happy hour deals to quench your thirst in Charleston
Pull up a seat and sip a discounted drink during happy hour at one of these Charleston spots.
April 11, 2025
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Staff
Elegant historic home with a patterned stone exterior, black shutters, and a tile roof, featuring a spacious backyard with a heated pool, hot tub, stone patio, covered outdoor lounge, and fire pit at dusk.
Real Estate
Hot on the market: Check out these two standout homes that have been recently listed
From historic charm to oceanfront luxury, these standout homes are a must-see.
April 10, 2025
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Erika Ross
rows of vinyls inside Gray Cat Music in Park Circle
Culture
Spin into Record Store Day with these local spots around Charleston
Here’s where to celebrate Record Store Day around Charleston.
April 10, 2025
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Alexandra Garian