Hey Charleston, Paul here. 👋 Y’all, we’ve got a big week ahead of us. For my pie lovers – National Pi Day is this Thursday, and for my Irish-jiggin’ folk out there – St. Patrick’s Day is happening this Sunday. We’ve got some special newsletters dedicated to those holidays coming to an inbox near you very soon, but for now, here’s your regularly scheduled #MustDo Monday – filled with events guaranteed to keep you busy until then.
From the 72nd Annual Festival of Houses and Gardens to the Charleston Antiques Show Opening Night Preview Party , here’s what we’re looking forward to attending this week:
Girl Scout Cookie & Beer Pairing | Mon., Mar. 11 | 11 a.m.-10 p.m. | Frothy Beard Brewing Company | 1401 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., West Ashley | Menu prices vary | Enjoy Girl Scout cookies (like Samoas + Thin Mints) paired with some of Frothy Beard’s favorite brews (like Mermaid’s Milk + Back from the Dead). 🍪🍺
Tank and the Bangas | Tues., Mar. 12 | 8 p.m. | Charleston Pour House | $20 | This five-piece group from New Orleans tackles various musical styles – like soul, hip-hop, + jazz – all while creating one cohesive sound which gives a nod to their roots. 🎵
72nd Annual Festival of Houses and Gardens | Mar. 13-Apr. 18 | Time, location, and price varies by event | Take a look inside some of Charleston’s most stunning properties – from private houses to lush gardens. 💐
Charleston Antique Show Opening Night Preview Party | Thurs., Mar. 14 | 7-9:30 p.m. | Gaillard Center | $200 | An evening of cocktails + hors d’oeuvres with design + antique enthusiasts. Ticket price includes a three-day admission ticket to the show.
Rugged Maniac | Sat., Mar. 16 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Boone Hall Plantation | $89 | A three-mile course packed with 20+ epic obstacles. Think: recess for grown-ups. Ticket price includes race admission, a t-shirt, medal, + one free beer. Throughout the day – enjoy a live DJ, interactive games, food + more. 👟
23rd Annual Mount Pleasant ArtFest | Sat., Mar. 16 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Mt. Pleasant Towne Centre | Free | An exhibition of some of the best local + regional music, dance, + visual arts.
Oysters on the Point with Shotgun Ragtime and Folly Pirates Over 40 | Sat. March 16 | 2-6 p.m. | Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina, 20 Patriots Point Rd., Mt. Pleasant | $6.56 , Free for kids 12 + under | Ft. $10 buckets of locally steamed oysters from Lowcountry Oyster Co ., live music by Shotgun Ragtime + Folly Pirates Over 40 , an art walk, Bloody Mary bar, + more. Ⓟ
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