• Veterans Day Tribute | Friday, Nov. 11 | 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | North Charleston Coliseum & Performing Arts Center, 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston | Free | Register to attend this event honoring all veterans with a special program featuring keynote speaker Major General Marcia Anderson.
• Harold’s Cabin Holiday Bar | Friday, Nov. 11 | 4 p.m. | Harold’s Cabin, 247 Congress St., Charleston | Free | Swing by this Christmas-themed pop-up featuring floor-to-ceiling holiday decor, signature cocktails + holiday treats.
• Deep Crates: All Vinyl Night | Friday, Nov. 11 | 8 p.m.-1 a.m. | Tin Roof, 1117 Magnolia Rd., Charleston | $5 | Celebrate the 15th anniversary of Tin Roof with a night of classic and rare hip hop, funk, disco, electro, and samples on all vinyl.

• Blood Drive @ Two Blokes | Saturday, Nov. 12 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Two Blokes Brewing, 547 Long Point Rd., Ste. 101, Mount Pleasant | Free | Sign up to give blood + receive $25 in e-gift cards.
• Charleston Pride Festival | Saturday, Nov. 12 | 12-6 p.m. | The Refinery, 1640 Meeting Street Rd., Charleston | Free, $65 VIP | Join one of the largest Pride celebrations in the Lowcountry featuring live entertainment, local food trucks, specialty drinks, and vendors.
• Celadon’s 28th Birthday Party! | Saturday, Nov. 12 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Celadon Home, 1015 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Mount Pleasant | Free | Celebrate 28 years of this locally-owned and operated business at its Mount Pleasant store — dress in your sparkles.

• Steeplechase of Charleston 2022 | Sunday, Nov. 13 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | 5000 Old York Course, Hollywood | $75+ | Bring a tailgate spread, spend the day watching world-class horse racing + shop goods at the Merchant Market featuring local artisans.
• HALOS Oyster Roast | Sunday, Nov. 13 | 4-7 p.m. | Harborside East Event Venue, 28 Bridgeside Blvd., Mount Pleasant | $60-$75 | Enjoy views of the Charleston Harbor, live music, and all the oysters you can eat.
• Poetry Workshop: Evie Shockley | Sunday, Nov. 13 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | McLeod Plantation Historic Site, 325 Country Club Dr., Charleston | Free, registration required | Evie Shockley will discuss her poems + others that work consciously with sonic effects and orality in relation to the literal and figurative silences in our knowledge of the history of slavery.

• Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and we’re making this holiday easy for you. Check out carry-out options for dinner plus where to shop for local ingredients + spots open on the holiday. 🦃

• Real estate firm Lowe recently signified the completion of vertical construction of The Cooper, a new full-service waterfront hotel set to be located at 176 Concord St. Take a look at a project rendering. 🚧

• After 12 years, Nana’s Seafood & Soul will be closing its doors on Sunday, Nov. 20 at 5117 Dorchester Rd. Don’t fret: You can still get your fix at Nana’s food trailer. 🍴 (Eater Carolinas)

Why go?

• Italian beef. Okay, so there’s more to Chitown than a seemingly never-ending supply of thinly sliced roast beef sandwiches, but they are worth the trip no matter how far away you are.
• Key events include the Chicago Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thurs., Nov. 24 and one of the best St. Patty’s Day celebrations in March — the city even dyes the Chicago River green.
• Vrbo: Bella Villa on Taylor Street. Complete with three bedrooms + two baths, this second floor flat overlooks “Little Italy.” (~$195/night)*

• Two words: Pineapple cottage. This Hakalau, Hawaii Vrbo has sweeping ocean views, an outdoor hanging bed for lounging, and is on a fruit farm (think: lemons, oranges, lychee and pineapple at your fingertips). Book as a January getaway or as the best holiday gift ever for only $175 avg/night. 🍍*

• Don’t let chilly temperatures keep you from going to outdoor sporting events or enjoying local hiking trails. Stock up on HotHands Hand Warmers + keep the feeling in your fingers all season long. Or try this rechargeable electric hand warmer with three different heat levels.*

• Celebrate the holiday season in the company of family, friends, and, of course, food. This southeast Etsy seller makes the perfect personalized tray, great for serving loved ones your favorite holiday treats. Bonus: Make it your own with a custom engraving.*