Things to do over Labor Day weekend in Charleston

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Try the ‘80s Bar Crawl on King Street | Photo by Donnie Whitaker

Labor Day weekend is almost here + we’ve got a list of events to celebrate the holiday weekend in style. From art walks to music festivals — this summer is going out with a bang. ☀️

Lowcountry Jazz Festival | Fri., Sept. 3-Sun., Sept. 5 | 7:30 p.m. | Charleston Gaillard Center | $63+ | This 3-day event includes a White Party + performances from artists such as Willie Bradley and Lindsey Webster. 🎷

Edisto Beach Shag Festival | Fri., Sept. 3-Sun., Sept. 5 | Edisto Beach Bay Creek Park, 3706 Dock Site Rd. | $15+ | Celebrate the official dance of SC with live music + activities for the whole family. 🎵

Charleston Gallery Association Artwalk | Fri., Sept. 3 | 5-8 p.m. | Principle Gallery Charleston, 125 Meeting St. | Free | First Friday Artwalks are back — explore work from local galleries in downtown’s French Quarter. 🖼

Labor Day Weekend Bash with The Midnight City | Fri., Sept. 3 | 6-9 p.m. | Party at the Point, 20 Patriots Point Rd., Mt. Pleasant | $10 | Kick off the holiday weekend with live music from The Midnight City and plenty of good eats. 🎉

SUSTO at The Windjammer | Sat., Sept. 4 | 7 p.m. | The Windjammer, Isle of Palms | $25+ | Rock out with this popular local band at the Bud Light Seltzer Beach Stage. 🎸

Holy City Vintage Market: Fashion on the Fly | Sun., Sept. 5 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | The Royal American, 970 Morrison Dr. | Price | Watch a vintage fashion show and shop 30+ vendors to celebrate the market’s 5-year anniversary. 👠

2nd Annual ’80s Bar Crawl on King Street | Sun., Sept. 5 | 3-11 p.m. | The Brick, 24 Ann St. | $23+ | Throw on your leg warmers for $3 Bud Lights and $5 Red Bull cocktails + the chance to win ‘80s swag. 🍻

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