Hey Charleston, Lexa here offering a virtual fist bump to each of you for making it through the holiday season. đź‘Š
While some of you might still be recovering with lots of time on the couch binge-watching yourfavorite locally-filmed flick or tidying up your space, I’m here to bring you the scoop on what’s going on in our community this weekend.
I know that New York City is often referred to as “The City That Never Sleeps,” but they must’ve never visited the Holy City. Without further ado, here are eight upcoming local events.
First Friday BBQ & Bluegrass | Friday, Jan. 6 | 6-9 p.m. | Commonhouse Aleworks, 4831 O’Hear Ave., North Charleston | Free | Every first Friday the Commonground stage hosts a bluegrass band and serves up bites from Big Boned BBQ.
Saturday, Jan. 7
Pay-What-You-Can Weekend | Saturday, Jan. 7-Sunday, Jan. 8 | Times vary | Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum, 40 Patriots Point Rd., Mt. Pleasant | Price varies | This historic venue is inviting the community to name their admission price and parking fee this weekend.
Outdoor Yoga with Reagan Sobel | Saturday, Jan. 7 | 11 a.m. | Firefly Distillery, 4201 Spruill Ave., North Charleston | $15 | Register to join this one-hour all-level yoga class led by yoga teacher Reagan Sobel.
Charleston Southern Women’s Basketball vs. Presbyterian | Saturday, Jan. 7 | 2-4 p.m. | Charleston Southern University, 9200 University Blvd., Charleston | $3+ | Cheer on CSU’s women’s basketball team as they compete against Presbyterian at home.
Sunday, Jan. 8
Cooper River Bridge Run Kids Run & Family Festival | Sunday, Jan. 8 | 2-6 p.m. | Stoney Field, 300 Fishburne St. | Free | Head to the newly-renovated Stoney Field for a family-friendly festival featuring family yoga, outdoor activities, and a kids run.
Save the Light Oyster Roast and Reunion | Sunday, Jan. 8 | 2-5 p.m. | Bowens Island, 1870 Bowens Island Rd., Charleston | $50 | Enjoy all-you-can-eat local oysters, live music, and beer and wine at this all-inclusive event benefiting the Morris Island Lighthouse Restoration Fund.
Karaoke Sunday | Sunday, Jan. 8 | 9 p.m.-12 a.m. | Tin Roof, 1117 Magnolia Rd., Charleston | Free | Round off the weekend and sing your favorite tunes with DJ Wild Bill at this local karaoke event held every Sunday night.
Heads up: PlantBabe is closing its brick-and-mortar shoponSunday, Jan. 15, and is now offering 50% off of the entire shop through the closing date. Don’t worry, thebusiness will continue to serve the community through in-home plant consultations, pop-ups + its online shop. 🌱
Festival
Mark your calendars for the Taste of Folly festival returning next weekend. Grab tickets for the cocktail competition on Friday, Jan. 13, and the Savory Saturday street closure event on Saturday, Jan. 14. 🎟️
GREAT ESCAPES
Our guide to Hollywood, CA
Great Escapes: Our guide to Hollywood, CA
Grauman’s Chinese Theatre is a must-see landmark in Hollywood. | Photo by 6AM City
Need a getaway in the new year? Plan a trek to Hollywood, CA — the famous hub for creatives and entertainment fanatics alike. From the iconic Hollywood Sign and Hollywood Walk of Fame, to the historic Grauman’s Chinese Theater, there’s so much to see in Tinseltown. It’s showtime. 🎬
Outdoors: Gaze at the iconic Hollywood Sign from various vantage points — like the 3-mile loop along the Hollywood Reservoir — or use these trails to hike to it, including Mt. Hollywood Trail.
Tickets: Try to attend a live taping to experience true Hollywood magic. You can sign up for free tickets to TV shows like “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” at El Capital Theater or “America’s Got Talent” at Dolby Theatre.
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