• Purchase a Gold Pass online and present it to be scanned for admission
• Passes are per car and allow up to 15 people in your vehicle
• Get unlimited visits to ~15 parks and recreational centers including James Island County Park and Folly Beach County Park — see them all
• Attend events like the Harvest Festival and Holiday Festival of Lights (one-time admission) for free — see them all
• Access special park and program discounts in a monthly email
• Receive $15 off SC Aquarium annual memberships

• Standard rate: $90
• Charleston County residents: $75
• Ages 60 and up: $60

• Hangmen by Martin McDonagh | Friday, Jan. 27-Saturday, Jan. 28 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Cannon Street Arts Center, 134 Cannon St., Charleston | $40-$45 | It’s 1965 and execution by hanging has just been abolished in the United Kingdom in this production.
• Magnetic South Concert | Friday, Jan. 27 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Cathedral Church of St. Luke and St. Paul, 126 Coming St., Charleston | Free | Magnetic South presents unique masterworks of the 20th and 21st centuries along with new works by living composers.

• 2023 Burns Night Supper Celebration | Saturday, Jan. 28 | 6-9 p.m. | Gage Hall, 4 Archdale St., Charleston | $75 | Join the Scottish Society of Charleston in a celebration of the life and works of Scotland’s Poet Laureate, Robert Burns.
• North Charleston Pops! Presents Dance Party | Saturday, Jan. 28 | 7:30 p.m. | North Charleston Performing Arts Center, 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston | $16-$32 | Enjoy an adventure through the ages of your favorite dance music from the 1920s to today.

• A Scene Setting Soiree | Sunday, Jan. 29 | 1-4 p.m. | The Honey Hive, 563 King St., Charleston | $40-$60 | Join Nicht Boutique for a brunch with shopping, music, and fashion.
• CMC Guitar Concert | Sunday, Jan. 29 | 7-8 p.m. | South Bay at Mount Pleasant, 1400 Liberty Midtown Dr., Mount Pleasant | Free | The Charleston Music Club will present professional classical guitarist Ulyana Machneva in a recital featuring classics, her own compositions, and music of Ukraine.

• 56º | Mostly sunny | 3% chance of rain

• Rise: 7:16 a.m.
• Set: 5:49 p.m.

• Low: 6:16 a.m. + 6:39 p.m.
• High: 12:10 a.m. + 12:35 p.m.

• Downtown businesses that serve alcohol after midnight will need to apply for a Late-Night Establishment Permit by Monday, Feb. 13. Learn more and apply. (WCSC)

• New concept Sommba Cocina & Cellar, from the team behind SAVI Cucina + Wine Bar, opens Tuesday, Jan. 31 in Indigo Square in Mount Pleasant. Expect wines, cocktails, and European-inspired small plates.
• Let’s taco ‘bout it. Condado Tacos, a build-your-own taco concept, is slated to open in Mount Pleasant Towne Centre late this fall where Atlanta Bread Co. used to be. 🌮 (The Post and Courier)
  
• Urban Air Adventure Park is headed for North Charleston. Look forward to the 40,000-sqft park opening soon at 7800 Rivers Ave. The location plans to employ 60 locals. (Charleston Regional Business Journal)

• North Charleston has a new eatery. Hangar 72 Sports Tavern, located near Tanger Outlets at 4951 Centre Pointe Dr., is serving up eats like burgers, wings, and prime rib. 🍔 (WCBD)

• North Charleston’s Morningside Middle School, which has been around since the 1950s, is set to be knocked down and replaced with a new campus. The project will cost $66 million and the new school is expected to open in 2025. (WCSC)

• Swig & Swine has something new in the works. The barbecue joint, which has locations in West Ashley, Mount Pleasant, and Summerville, posted this snapshot teasing an upcoming announcement. Stay tuned, BBQ lovers. 🍖

• The SC Aquarium held a trial run at MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital for a new program allowing patients to explore the aquarium virtually via robot. The program is expected to expand to other hospitals in the state. 🤖 (The Post and Courier)

• Do you know a Girl Scout troop that’s selling cookies this season? Let us know where we can snag your S’mores and we may feature your troop’s sale in an upcoming newsletter.

• Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*

• What we’re buying for our cars: Dash cams. The REDTIGER Dual Dash Camera captures both the front and rear of your car and can be a lifesaver when it comes to contesting traffic violations and recording evidence of collisions. Plus, it connects to your mobile device. 🚦*

Across

1. This park has a seasonal spray play fountain, a climbing wall, and a seasonal waterpark.
2. Enjoy views of the Morris Island Lighthouse at this preserve.

Down

1. This 745-acre park features a small lake with a viewing overlook.
2. Walk along a marsh boardwalk leading to an island at this park.