Have you ever explored Pitt Street Bridge at sunset? | Photo by @jonpuckett
You asked, we’re answering. A new and improved CHStoday events calendar is here. 🎉
Or maybe you didn’t realize we even had an events calendar — consider this your ticket to the most fun and relevant events in Charleston, including:
Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience | Fri., Sept. 2-Sun., Sept. 25 | Times vary | Charleston Area Convention Center, 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston | $46.99+ | Immerse yourself in more than 300 of the greatest pieces by post-Impressionist artist Vincent van Gogh. 🎨
Sunset Moonrise Beach Walk | Fri., Sept. 9 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Folly Beach County Park, 1100 W. Ashley Ave., Folly Beach | $9 | Join a naturalist for a leisurely walk on the beach to admire the southwest end of Folly Island during the twilight hours.
Fall Garden Strolls and Wine Tasting | Wed., Sept. 14 | 5-7 p.m. | Middleton Place, 4300 Ashley River Rd. | $25+ | Spend the evening at Middleton Place exploring America’s oldest landscaped gardens with a glass of wine in hand. 🍷
1st Annual Getting Saucy BBQ Sauce Competition | Sat., Sept. 24 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Firefly Distillery, 4201 Spruill Ave., North Charleston | $40| Get your taste buds ready — tickets are on sale now for a full day of barbecue sauce competitions featuring guest judges + a lineup of live music, corn hole, food trucks, and drinks.
Creative Arts Workshop: Sweetgrass Baskets with Sarah Edwards Hammond | Sat., Sept. 24 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Park Circle Gallery, 4820 Jenkins Ave., North Charleston | $20 | Learn the basics of the historical art form of sweetgrass basket weaving with local sweetgrass basket maker Sarah Edwards Hammond.
As Charlestonians ourselves, we love making sure that Charleston has access to the most robust, relevant, and hyperlocal events calendar possible. In part, we rely on readers like you to keep us in the loop — start submitting your events now. (If you want to promote an upcoming gala, race, or fundraiser, we also have paid partnership options for everything happening locally.)
In addition to the hundreds of events that you can discover each month on our website, each issue of our newsletter features a dedicated events section, with our curated editorial picks for the upcoming week, organized by day. Keep scrolling just a little bit and you’ll see what we mean. Pro tip: Click the link to see our full calendar if you want to start planning ahead.
Want to know which events we’re most excited about? Your friendly neighborhood City Editors (👋 that’s us, Lexa + Tatum) can often be found out and about at the newest restaurant openings, baseball games, festivals, and fairs — see what we’re up to in the Wrap section at the bottom of each newsletter or by following us on Instagram @CHStoday. Click the button below to bookmark your best events for September. ⤵️
CGA Artwalk | Fri., Sept. 2 | 5-8 p.m. | Locations vary | Free | Join dozens of art galleries for the First Friday Artwalk sponsored by the Charleston Gallery Association. 🖌️
Charleston RiverDogs vs. Myrtle Beach Pelicans | Fri., Sept. 2 | 7:05 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park, 360 Fishburne St., Charleston | $8+ | Join the RiverDogs for a night of baseball, music by the Charleston Symphony Brass, and fireworks. ⚾
Saturday
Cast Off Fishing Tournament | Sat., Sept. 3 | 7 a.m.-2 p.m. | Mount Pleasant Pier, 71 Harry Hallman Blvd., Mount Pleasant | $5-$10 | Register onsite to reel in fun at the Cast Off Fishing Tournament held on select dates through October. 🎣
Jane DO Trampoline Pop Up | Sat., Sept. 3 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Firefly Distillery, 4201 Spruill Ave., North Charleston | $15 | This NYC workout is poppin’ up at the Distillery for its signature trampoline class — explore the low impact + full body mini trampoline workout.
Low Country Jazz Festival 2022 | Sat., Sept. 3-Sun., Sept. 4 | 7:30 p.m. | Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St., Charleston | $68+ | Grab tickets for this two-day annual smooth jazz event featuring various performers including Dee Lucas + Gerald Albright. 🎷
Charleston Battery vs. New York Red Bulls II | Sat., Sept. 3 | 5:30 p.m. gates open; 7 p.m. kickoff | Patriots Point | $12+ | The Battery face the Red Bulls at Patriots Point, where attendees can enjoy $2 beers throughout the match. 🍻 *
Sunday
Holy City Farmers Market | Sun., Sept. 4 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Holy City Brewing, 1021 Aragon Ave., North Charleston | Free | Check out this pop-up market featuring a lineup of local vendors on the lawn behind Holy City Brewing. 🛍
We have amonthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
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The Charleston food scene is shaking things up. Konnichiwa, a Japanese restaurant, may take over a spot in the St. Andrews Center off of Savannah Highway. Speaking of new digs, restaurant + tequila bar The Matador plans to open at the former Sticky Fingers location on Meeting Street. 🍴 (The Post and Courier)
There’s a new fish + chips shop headed to town. Set to open its doors on Thurs., Sept. 8, The Fish & Chippy will serve authentic fish and chips, local beer, and specialty items like Lowcountry-inspired pimento cheese grit fritters. Don’t miss out on “The Queen’s Way” dish — head over to 565 Belle Station Blvd.
Festival
It’s never too early to start thinking about the 50th Summerville Flowertown Festival. Summerville Family YMCA has announced the dates for the 2023 celebration, which will run from Fri., March 31 to Sun., April 2. Expect 300 vendors, bites, and activities at one of the largest arts + crafts festivals in the Southeast. Now that’s flower power. 🌸 (WCIV)
Edu
Charleston Southern University’s incoming class is its largest in the last six years. With more than 1,000 new Bucs joining the student body, enrollment is up 5% since last year. To accommodate the new students, the nearby Wingate Hotel has been converted to on-campus housing. 🎓 (WCBD)
Civic
Pre-applications are now open for the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism’s Undiscovered South Carolina grant program — working to develop tourismin smaller parts of the state. Counties with accommodations tax distributions of $900,000 or less (think: Bamberg + Allendale) can apply for up to $200,000 in funding until Fri., Sept. 30. 💰 (WCSC)
Award
Two MUSC oncology nurses have been awarded the Palmetto Gold Award, which annually honors 100 registered nurses in SC who exemplify excellence + a commitment to nursing. Get to know Carrie Moore + Sarah Verner — and the good work they do. 🧑⚕️ *
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Airports and Transportation
Airports and Transportation
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That roof is going to come in handy during this rainy season. | Photo provided
CARTA board members + Bosch representatives have unveiled a new bus shelter located near Bosch’s local plant on Dorchester Road. The project was jointly funded by CARTA and Bosch to increase the safety and accessibility of the bus service for both Bosch employees and nearby residents.
Check out the new shelter, which includes a bench, bike rails, and a paved path to the plant.
The Wrap
Today’s edition was written by Alexandra.
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