Tributes

• Beatles v. Stones: A Musical Showdown | Thursday, March 2 | 8 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St. | $25+ | Don’t miss this “musical shoot out of the hits.”
• One Night of Queen: Performed by Gary Mullen & The Works | Wednesday, April 5 | 7:30 p.m. | Charleston Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St. | $19+ | Enjoy this two-hour show paying tribute to Queen.

R&B

• Boyz II Men | Thursday, March 30 | 8 p.m. | North Charleston Performing Arts Center, 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston | $69.75+ | Jam out to classics from the past two decades.

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Indie

• Mt. Joy | Thursday, April 6-Saturday, April 8 | 7 p.m. | The Windjammer, 1008 Ocean Blvd., Isle of Palms | $70+ | Tickets are selling quickly to catch Mt. Joy at this oceanfront venue.

Country

• Kenny Chesney: I Go Back Tour With Kelsea Ballerini | Thursday, May 25 | 7:30 p.m. | Credit One Stadium, 161 Seven Farms Dr. | $111+ | Enjoy a performance from this classic duo at Credit One.
• Eric Church: The Outsiders Revival Tour With Parker McCollum & Morgan Wade | Friday, June 30 | 7 p.m. | Credit One Stadium, 161 Seven Farms Dr. | Heads up: Tickets go on sale this Friday, Jan. 20 at 10 a.m.

• Music Bingo @ Two Blokes | Wednesday, Jan. 18 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Two Blokes Brewing, 547 Long Point Rd., Ste. 101, Mount Pleasant | Free | If you think you know music, swing by this local brewery to guess song titles for the chance to win prizes.
• Laughzilla: A Night of Stand-Up Comedy | Wednesday, Jan. 18 | 8 p.m. | Music Farm, 32 Ann St., Charleston | $19.99+ | Head to the Music Farm for a fun-filled evening of laughs.

• Beginner Hand Embroidery | Thursday, Jan. 19 | 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | People Places & Quilts, 129 W. Richardson Ave., Summerville | $22.50 | Learn to do basic hand embroidery stitches including the stem stitch, back stitch, chain stitch, lazy daisy, and French knots — bring your own pair of small scissors.
• Paint & Sip @ Estuary Beans & Barley: Snowy Mountain | Thursday, Jan. 19 | 6-8 p.m. | Estuary Beans & Barley, 3538 Meeks Farm Rd., Johns Island | $35 | Grab your friends and explore step-by-step instructions from an experienced artist — all attendees receive $1 off every pint ordered from the bar.

• Fossil Friday with the Natural History Department | Friday, Jan. 20 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | The Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St., Charleston | Free with admission | Join the curator of natural history or the natural history curatorial assistant in the lab to explore current projects and identify your fossil finds.

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• We spotted this update on the Old Charleston Jail renovation: Office and event space are being leased inside the property, with four office spaces on the second floor expected to be ready in March. The $15 million renovation features suites with 14 to 16-ft ceilings and exposed brick walls and may include a small café on the first floor. (Charleston Regional Business Journal)
• A new ~13,000-sqft freestanding emergency room is expected to open in Charleston County later this year, serving those who live and work in James and Johns islands and the surrounding communities. The $12.5 million facility is set to be located at 945 Folly Rd. on James Island and may open in August. 🚧 (WCBD)

• The Charleston Digital Corridor’s 2023 iFiveK is returning to the Charleston Tech Center (997 Morrison Dr.) on Thursday, April 27 and registration is now open. The tech-focused 5k race is set to feature a new route, specials and discounts at neighboring restaurants and bars, and an after-party. Note: The event is limited to 500 participants. 👟 (WCBD)
• Tickets are now on sale for the 2023 TEDxCharleston event on Wednesday, March 29. Held at the Charleston Music Hall, the event features performances and discussions led by locals on topics including health, science, and social issues. This year’s theme is RE-EMERGE. 🎟️ (Holy City Sinner)

• Calling all Charleston, Georgetown, and Horry county residents: Monday, Jan. 23 is the deadline to apply for federal disaster assistance from FEMA for damage from Hurricane Ian. Assistance registration may be completed online, through the FEMA mobile app, or the FEMA Helpline. 📝 (WCSC)
• Heads up: The Charleston Fire Department is offering free smoke alarms, alarm installation, or replacement batteries for existing smoke detectors to Charleston area residents. Submit a request. (WCBD)

• $50,000. That’s the value of a Powerball lottery ticket that was sold at Publix on Johnnie Dodds Boulevard ahead of Saturday’s drawing last weekend. Check out the winning numbers. 💰 (WCSC)

• The College of Charleston Cougars have moved up four spots in the Associated Press Top 25 poll, ranking at No. 18. View the team’s full schedule. 🏀 (WCSC)
• If you’re into (or even sort of into) sports: The GIST is a must-subscribe newsletter that provides a refreshing female voice and perspective on sports four times a week. Read: If ‘do the thing and score the points’ is your baseline understanding, you might enjoy this to uplevel your knowledge. ⚽ *

• Former congressman and state senator Arthur Ravenel Jr. died at 95 on Monday, Jan. 16. The Post and Courier shared the story of his legacy, acknowledging local contributions including the $700 million Cooper River bridge replacement, environmental advocacy, and Charleston County School Board service. (The Post and Courier)

• South Carolina recently ranked No. 19 on Forbes Advisor’s report of the best states to start a business in 2023. The study analyzed 18 key metrics across five categories including business costs, economy, and workforce to provide a score out of 100. Take a look at the full list. (Forbes Advisor)

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• Complimentary champagne to toast to Dreamboats once Ben and Charlie arrive in Antigua
• The Dreamboat Cocktail, a spicy margarita, is set to return at all three venues Friday-Sunday