Got friends or family coming into town? We created a mini guys weekend guide for when you’re fresh out of ideas. Tap the activity you’re interested in to check out details + ticket info and start planning your weekend.
History
Fort Sumter Tour — Take the ferry to Fort Sumter + explore the grounds where the first shots of the Civil War were fired.
Charleston Haunted Jail Tour — Hear chilling stories inside the Old City Jail. We’ve tried some local ghost tours and this one checks out.
Charleston Museum — Explore the “Lawn Party” exhibit now-Sept. 19 showcasing vintage fashions or the Lowcountry History Hall displaying the storied past of Native Americans, colonists, and enslaved Black Americans.
Outdoors
Palmetto Breeze Sailing Catamaran — Sail with your pals on the Charleston Harbor and stop for local seafood at Shem Creek.
Charleston Outdoor Adventures Kayaking — Paddle through Lowcountry marshes and spot dolphins and pelicans along the way.
Pickleball — Use our guide to local pickleball to find the best times for your weekend.
Sports
Charleston RiverDogs - Check the RiverDogs’ schedule + snag tickets for weekend home games at the Joe.
Charleston Battery - Weekend Battery games at Patriots Point are coming up on July 17 + 23 and Aug. 6, 13, and 28.
South Carolina Stingrays — The Rays will be back in action this fall. Check out the 2021-2022 season’s schedule.
Arts
Terrace Theater — Catch a movie at the local theater. This weekend’s flicks include “Black Widow,” “Mamma Mia!” and “Roadrunner: A Film about Anthony Bourdain."
34 West Theatre Co. — Watch a performance of “Stayin’ Alive” — a comedy musical — now-Sept. 11.
Gibbes Museum of Art — “Light Effects: The French Impressionists” art exhibition is showing Sept. 3, 2021-Feb. 20, 2022, featuring works from private collections.
Music
The Beach Boys - If your crew loves the classics, this concert is for y’all. The famous pop band is coming to the Charleston Gaillard Center on Sun., Oct. 3.
The Avett Brothers - This folk rock band with roots in the Carolinas will perform at North Charleston Coliseum on Sat., Nov. 20.
Moon Taxi - Catch the Moon Taxi concert for alternative vibes on Sat., Aug. 14 at The Windjammer on IOP.
Drink
Brewery District Beer Trolley — The beer trolley is back, baby. Hop on this boozy bus and visit local breweries.
Garage 75 — This bar and arcade is perfect for your gaming buds. Grab a brew or 2 while you dominate Mario Kart and Space Invaders.
Pub & Brewery Tours — Take a walking tour of Charleston’s most historic taverns and pubs + wash down complimentary appetizers with a local cocktail.