Can’t rain on our parade

How to spend a rainy day in Charleston

A stormy day won’t stop the fun in Charleston. | Photo by @mollybwckham

Charlestonians are known for their resilience in the face of a storm. See: All the viral pics of us kayaking through floodwater and our ability to recover after hurricanes.

While many of us are willing to turn our commutes into an impromptu mud run, when it comes to socializing, we generally opt for seizing the Netflix remote over seizing the day.

Grab your umbrella, pull on your rain boots, and read on for a list of 13 inspiring ways you can laugh in the face of Mother Nature and spend a rainy day in Charleston.

Explore an exhibit

outside of the gibbes museum — *View art at The Gibbes. | Photo by @rebeccagirimonte*

The Gibbes | 135 Meeting St.
Art lovers can roam Charleston’s only visual arts museum. The first floor is free + open to the public, and tickets are available to view galleries on the second and third floors.

The Charleston Museum | 360 Meeting St.
Commonly regarded as “America’s First Museum,” The Charleston Museum is a great place to go for visitors, newcomers, and longtime locals alike. Browse current exhibits.

South Carolina Aquarium | 100 Aquarium Wharf
Take a look around this aquarium in downtown Charleston and don’t miss the two-story, 385,000-gallon Great Ocean Tank and sea turtle exhibit.

Go to a show

dock street theatre stage — *See a play at Dock Street Theatre. | Photo by @shaughntillman*

Dock Street Theatre | 135 Church St.
Visit what’s known as America’s first theater and experience shows like “Charlotte’s Web” and “A Christmas Carol.” Check out the performance schedule.

Terrace Theater | 1956 Maybank Hwy.
This James Island theater is the perfect place to grab a pal, load up on popcorn + watch a movie while it rains cats and dogs. See upcoming shows.

Music Farm | 32 Ann St.
This indoor music venue offers live tunes, comedy shows, and themed dance nights as one of Charleston’s most iconic spots. Find out who’s up next.

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Today

Dropkick Murphys | Thu., Oct. 27 | 7:15 p.m. | North Charleston Coliseum & Performing Arts Center, 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston | $30.50 - $67.50 | Jam out to a performance by this American Celtic punk band with special guests Jaime Wyatt + Jesse Ahern.

Friday

Insider’s Garden Tour - Classic Gardens of Charleston | Fri., Oct. 28 | 2-4:30 p.m. | South of Broad, Charleston | $150.00 - $200.00 | Calling all garden enthusiasts: Explore four classic Charleston gardens on King, Tradd, and Legare streets.
Rocky Horror Picture Show - Film Screening with Shadowcast | Fri., Oct. 28 | 8-11 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St., Charleston | $8+ | Catch a showing of this 1975 musical comedy horror film on Halloween weekend.

Saturday

Downtown Trick or Treating | Sat., Oct. 29 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Hutchinson Square, 102 S. Main St., Summerville | Free | Stop by the farmer’s market that starts at 8 a.m. and then head downtown to trick or treat at participating merchants.
Fall Festival at Mount Pleasant Towne Centre | Sat., Oct. 29 | 12-3 p.m. | Mount Pleasant Towne Centre, 1218 Belk Drive, Mount Pleasant | Free | Mount Pleasant Towne Centre invites families, friends, and furry friends to don their best costumes and come celebrate at the annual fall festival.
A Halloween Meeting in Charleston - Poe & Stoker | Sat., Oct. 29 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Circular Congregational Church, 150 Meeting Street, Charleston | $12.00 - $17.00 | Enter into the lives and thoughts of these literary legends as two professional actors share their challenges, disappointments, secrets, and inspirations.

Sunday

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Charleston | Sun., Oct. 30 | 12:30 p.m. | North Charleston Riverfront Park, 1061 Everglades Ave., North Charleston | Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Presented by Coldwell Banker is a non-competitive 5k walk that serves to celebrate local cancer survivors.

Monday

Halloween Mini Pumpkin Decorating | Mon., Oct. 31 | 4 p.m. | Wando Mount Pleasant Library, 1400 Carolina Park Blvd., Mount Pleasant | Free | Join in on the Halloween fun by decorating mini pumpkins as unicorns or dragons — materials provided.
Spooky Double Feature | Mon., Oct. 31 | 2 p.m. | John’s Island Library, 3531 Maybank Hwy. | Free | Teens can catch a showing of Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” and “The Corpse Bride” — don’t forget to wear a costume.

Plan Ahead

Cooking for a Cause with Carrie Morey of Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit | Sun., Nov. 6 | 6-8 p.m. | Charleston Visitors Center, 375 Meeting St., Charleston | $175.00 - $275.00 | Charlestonians are invited to enjoy delicious food and a great conversation highlighting Charleston’s rich culinary history while raising money for the community.*

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Revive your mental health at this one-night-only wellness event

Meditation and mindfulness are powerful tools that make a noticeable difference in overall well-being. | Photo provided by Synchronicity

Looking to improve your mental health, but don’t know where to start? Meditation and mindfulness are science-backed ways to improve overall wellbeing through the syncing of mind + body.

To further its mission, Synchronicity & Modern Minds are partnering with local businesses to host a one-of-a-kind sound bath and meditation experience on Thurs., Nov. 3 in the VIP Lounge at Credit One Stadium.

The event optionally includes Zendo, a benefit-boosting meditation neurostimulator. (Read: 2.5x more effective than mediation apps with 75% stress reduction.) 🧘 *

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Weather

74º | Mostly sunny | 5% chance of rain

Sunrise + sunset

Rise: 7:32 a.m.
Set: 6:35 p.m.

Tide

Low: 3:35 a.m. + 4:20 p.m.
High: 9:58 a.m. + 10:08 p.m.

Coming Soon

Heads up Mount Pleasant, a new hair salon for kids is coming to Belle Hall Shopping Center. Pigtails & Crewcuts may open in early November. The salon will offer movies and video games plus kids’ cuts, ear piercings, and services for parents. Check it out at 620 Long Point Rd. ✂️ (The Post and Courier)

Festival

The Charleston Pride Festival has been rescheduled. The festival will now take place on Sat., Nov. 12 from 12-6 p.m. at The Refinery — with free general admission and VIP options. Charleston Pride Week is set for Sun., Nov. 6 to Sun., Nov. 13. Attend the festival at 1640 Meeting Street Rd.

Development

Port 95 Business Park has broken ground at the 1,300-acre Winding Woods Industrial Park on Highway 78. The park will feature three buildings including a future 240,000-sqft space for distribution, manufacturing, or refrigeration — expected to be completed in 2024. (WCIV + WCBD)

Sports

Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. today for the Credit One Charleston Open, the largest women’s-only tennis tournament in North America. The tournament is set for April 1-9, 2023, and will feature upgraded food and beverage options. Get tickets.
We want to make sure that you’re catching all the sports coverage you need to join the conversation. As the fall season gets going, tell us what kind of sports content you want to see in CHStoday. The ball is in your court.

Ranked

Batter up. Charleston was named the 6th best mid-size city for baseball fans in 2022 by WalletHub. Read the full report. We’re stoked for next season with the RiverDogs, who were recently crowned league champions for the second year in a row. ⚾ (WalletHub)

Eat

The Longboard on Sullivan’s Island is unveiling a new fall brunch and dinner menu. The new menu, which focuses on seasonality and local produce, includes eats like ahi tuna toast and coconut mussels + beverages like the “Oh My Gourd” cocktail with tequila, pumpkin, and pineapple. Dig in at 2213-B Middle St. 🍴

Cause

Local nonprofit the Charleston Basket Brigade will hold an in-person event on Tues., Nov. 22 at the Charleston Area Convention Center. The nonprofit aims to raise $120,000 to feed 3,500 local families on Thanksgiving. All donations are used to purchase food. Make a donation.

Try This

Have you ever wondered how many owl species there are in the world? This Sat., Oct. 29, learn all about these nocturnal birds at the Center for Birds of Prey during “The Mysterious Life of Owls.” Get your claws on some tickets and head to 4719 Hwy. 17N in Awendaw. 🦉

Shop

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Three cheers for beers

Charleston Beer Week 2022

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Look forward to dozens of events kicking off this weekend. | Photo by @chsbeerweek

Hoppy Halloween weekend, Charleston. The 9th annual Charleston Beer Week begins tomorrow and will run through Mon., Nov. 7 with 50+ events at participating local venues.

Check out Halloween-themed events:

🍻 Nightmare on Meeks Farm | Look forward to trunk or treating, a costume contest, live music, and food trucks at Estuary Beans & Barley on Fri., Oct. 28.
🍻 Frothy Off-World Spooky Beer Dinner | Creep over to Frothy Beard Off World for four courses paired with four beers and a costume contest for prizes on Mon., Oct. 31.
🍻 Halloween House Party at The Whale | Enjoy beats by DJ Kush Eternal, beer pong, a costume contest, and Halloween brews on Mon., Oct. 31.

See the full list of events here. Cheers.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Tatum.

Editor’s pick: Hey fellow art lovers, the Gibbes Museum of Art has welcomed two new artists in residence as part of the Visiting Artists program now through Sun., Dec. 4.

Meet the newcomers:

🎨 Amiri Farris is a contemporary, multidisciplinary artist and professor of fine arts. His work includes painting, drawing, video, performance, and installation that examines subjects like Gullah Geechee culture, memory, and perception.

🎨 Nadia Stieglitz is a local ceramicist who focuses on organic abstract forms. She works out of Studio Union in Charleston and has formal training in fine arts and photography. Nadia’s art explores gendered notions of space.

Both artists will hold studio hours at the Gibbes on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Check it out at 135 Meeting St.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Take a peek at 11 Halloween events, here.

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