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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.
August 27, 2025 03:12 PM
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Callie Putnam
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Food
Chef David Schuttenberg brings Kwei Fei + Beautiful South flavors to Tutti’s in the new Pass the Peel series
The Pass the Peel series creates a unique space for collaboration among Charleston chefs, challenging them to highlight the flavors they work with in a pizza.
August 18, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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30+ great brunch restaurants to try in Charleston
Who’s hungry? (It’s us.)
August 6, 2025
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Food
Seven Charleston restaurants that offer tasting menus
Broaden your horizons and indulge in elevated fare with a tasting menu from one of these Charleston restaurants.
August 5, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Culture
Find stationery through these local shops and brands
Take note of these local shops that offer custom stationery goods, greeting cards, writing tools, craft and party supplies, gift wrap, and more.
July 31, 2025
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Business
Made in Charleston: 20+ things created in the Holy City
From brands to bands, the list of things made in Charleston is lengthy — we may be biased but Holy City’s business scene is truly inspiring.
July 28, 2025
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Staff
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Food
Where to buy locally caught seafood in the Lowcountry
We’ve rounded up a list of markets, sellers, and restaurants that offer locally caught seafood.
July 10, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Culture
Duke’s “Hot Tomato Summer” returns to Charleston
The annual 10-day celebration of mayo and tomatoes is the best way to celebrate tomato season.
July 10, 2025
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Brianna Williams
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Events
Celebrate Carolina Day in Charleston
Check out these family-friendly Carolina Day events that focus on SC’s role in a defining event of the American Revolutionary War.
June 26, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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15+ restaurants in Charleston you can get to by boat
Take the boat out for breakfast, lunch, or dinner with this list of spots you can get to via the water.
June 25, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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City
Charleston’s ranking as a best place to live
U.S. News and World Report placed the Holy City as a great place to live, giving it especially strong scores for retirees.
June 17, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
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Patios for outdoor dining around Charleston
Make the most of good weather by taking your meals al fresco on one of Charleston’s many beautiful patios.
September 5, 2025
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Small Business
Plowing ahead: GrowFood Carolina is supporting local farmers and eating fresh
GrowFood Carolina, which now represents 80+ SC farmers, helps them put their produce in grocery stores and local restaurants.
September 4, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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10+ free things to do in Charleston
No cash? No problem. Whether you are spending a day or a lifetime in Charleston, these are some of the best offerings that won’t break the bank.
September 3, 2025
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Callie Putnam
A smiling man in a white chef’s coat stands indoors by a window, leaning casually against a wall with brown curtains behind him, creating a warm, relaxed, and inviting atmosphere.
Food
The Charleston Place welcomes Chef Daniel Humm of Eleven Madison Park to lead its year-long pop-up restaurant
Chef Daniel Humm and the pop-up restaurant will host its first guest on Thursday, Oct. 2. The restaurant will be housed at The Charleston Place.
September 2, 2025
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Callie Putnam
Summer specials on a table at Five Loaves Cafe.
Live
Lunch break: A guide to $15 lunch deals in Charleston
We’ve rounded up local deals that’ll help you enjoy your lunch break without breaking the bank.
August 28, 2025
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Callie Putnam
A historic photograph shows Charleston’s devastation after the 1886 earthquake, with collapsed buildings, debris scattered across the street, and people standing among the ruins of Wm. M. Bird & Co. storefront.
Taking a look back at the Charleston earthquake of 1886
The Lowcountry isn’t a stranger to natural disasters, but the Charleston earthquake of 1886 shook the region to its core.
August 26, 2025
Five plush animal toys—a green alligator, a sea turtle, a gray dolphin, a brown otter, and a bald eagle—are arranged together on a table with an aquarium backdrop of rocks and fish.
City
Support the South Carolina Aquarium by adopting an animal
Choose an animal and the level of adoption you’d like to support the South Carolina Aquarium and the animal lover in your life.
August 25, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Business
Textures, a luxury hardwood company, opens in the Charleston Design District
The hardwood company has a space in the Navy Yard Charleston’s design hub featuring showrooms, maker spaces.
August 22, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Small Business
5+ independent bookstores to explore in Charleston
These bookstores will spark creativity and serve as your cozy haven while you browse for your next favorite reads.
August 21, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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What is strand feeding?
Strand feeding can only be seen in a few areas around the world, and the Lowcountry is one of them.
August 21, 2025
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Callie Putnam