Welcome to our first-ever CHSweekend newsletter, a new weekly product of CHStoday. We know you like to plan ahead, so we’ll be sending these every Thursday to help you get a jump on the weekend.
Tatum here. I’m headed to Riverfront Park this weekend for Riverfront Revival and I’m stoked for two days of live music and food. The fest is a love letter to the Lowcountry, curated by local celeb + country music star Darius Rucker. Good news: Tickets are still available, and you can snag them below.
EVENTS THIS WEEKEND
Friday, October 7
First Friday Artwalk | Fri., Oct. 7 | 5-8 p.m. | King Street | Free | Join over 40 galleries for this art walk sponsored by the Charleston Gallery Association to celebrate the local art scene. 🖼️
Harold’s Cabin Halloween Bar | Wed., Oct. 5 - Sat., Nov. 5 | 4-10 p.m. | Harold’s Cabin, 247 Congress St. | Free | Upstairs and the rooftop will feature decorations, food and drink specials, and events during this month-long pop-up. 👻
Edisto Blackwater Boogie | Fri., Oct. 7 - Sun., Oct. 9 | Times vary | Givhans Ferry State Park, 746 Givhans Ferry Rd., Ridgeville | $30+ | Enjoy live music, outdoor activities, and food trucks at this folk music festival with proceeds supporting the park.
Saturday, October 8
Riverfront Revival | Sat., Oct. 8, Sun., Oct. 9 | Times vary | Riverfront Park, 1001 Everglades Ave., North Charleston | $94.50+ | Rock out at Darius Rucker’s curated music festival including performances by Brothers Osborne, local band SUSTO, and Darius Rucker himself. 🎸
Munich Days, Berlin Nights - Oktoberfest | Sat., Oct. 8 | 1-11 p.m. | The Whale CHS, The Refinery, 1640 Meeting St. | Free | Grab your lederhosen for stein hoisting, Berlin-style street food, a Berlin night club, and a selection of marzens + festbiers beers.
Piazzas and Gardens Tour: 18th Century Old Walled City | Sat., Oct. 8 | 2-5 p.m. | Downtown Charleston | $75 - $125 | Join the Preservation Society and explore 4-6 private 18th century homes around Charleston’s Old Walled City. 🏡
Sunday, October 9
Latin American Festival | Sun., Oct. 9 | 12-5 p.m. | North Charleston Wannamaker County Park, 8888 University Blvd., North Charleston | $10 | Celebrate Charleston’s vibrant Latin and Caribbean cultures with music, arts and crafts, and food.
WagOWeen | Sun., Oct. 9 | 1-5 p.m. | 380 King St. | $20.00 | Charleston’s inaugural Halloween dog costume contest invites guests to trick-or-treat along King Street with your furry friend. 🐶
Summerville Italian Festival | Sun., Oct. 9 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Hutchinson Square, 102 S. Main St., Summerville | Free | Celebrate Italian culture and heritage and experience authentic Italian cuisine, wine, and beer at this family-friendly event. 🍝
ICYMI: Take a look at the flooding last weekend in downtown Charleston following Hurricane Ian. Reminder — you can report damage online or call the Citizen Services Desk at 843-724-7311.
Eat
Shellebrateoyster season with our list of where to eat oysters in Charleston. The roundup features where to score deals and unique shellfish dishes you should try around town. 🦪
DYK
October is Bat Appreciation Month, so we highlighted three kinds of bats living in South Carolina. Learn about the big brown bat, eastern small-footed bat, and evening bat. 🦇
GREAT ESCAPES
Big things are happening in “The Smallest City” — Providence, RI
Great Escapes: Our guide to Providence, RI
The River Walk is a great place to start your trip, rain or shine. | Photo by 6AM City
If riverside promenades, Italianate architecture + a thriving arts community appeal to you, planning a spring visit to Providence, RI might be just the ticket.
Why go?
GQ named Providence the coolest city you haven’t been to in 2015 — calling on its celebratedfood scene + high-style Dean Hotel as contributing factors. Plus, aside from the plentiful street art you’ll find around downtown, RISD Museum has six levels of art pieces to peruse.
What’s even better than the repurposed atmosphere of Maria’s Cucina’s old Italo-American home? The Gnocchi Toscana ($28).
The Wedding Cake House was built in 1867 + recently restored by art collective The Dirt Palace. (~$70/night)
Bonus message from our partner: If you’re looking to book this trip, Scott’s Cheap Flights offers all the affordable flight hacks from your home airport. Sign up here.*
SHOP
Sports
Football season is in full swing. If you’re headed to a game this fall, don’t forget to pack your game day essentials in a stadium approved bag. This clear crossbody with 8,000+ positive reviews is a must + we also love this trendy fanny pack option.*
Outdoors
Notice an uptick in any of these feathered friends in your backyard lately? Keep them safe from colliding with your windows — a cause of death for millions of birds each year — by throwing up some decals like these. We love these leaf designs too to keep things festive for fall.*
Drink
A bottle of Cabernet Franc — a peppery, spice-driven red — sounds like just the ticket for an autumn bonfire. Open a bottle with ease with this electric wine opener from Cuisinart and sip (securely)in style.*
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