Hey y’all, Lexa here. 👋 After a few days of some serious rain and gloominess, I’m crossing my fingers for a weekend full of sunshine.
From marathons to trivia and tequila tastings, this roundup is a great representation that there’s something for everyone in the Holy City. Here are nine events happening this weekend.
Nature Rx: Forest Bathing Fridays | Friday, Feb. 3 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Caw Caw Interpretive Center, 5200 Savannah Hwy., Ravenel | $9 | Join a naturalist for some ecotherapy in a county park and connect with nature through the five senses.
Opening Reception: Kristine Hanson “Evidence of Things Unseen” | Friday, Feb. 3 | 5-8 p.m. | Redux Contemporary Art Center, 1056 King St., Charleston | Free | Head to this opening reception for “Evidence of Things Unseen” merging two and three-dimensional elements with black and white silver gelatin images.
Saturday, Feb. 4
Save The Light Half Marathon and 5k | Saturday, Feb. 4 | 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Folly Beach Pier, 101 E. Arctic Ave., Folly Beach | $42+ | Register for this half-marathon and 5K to benefit the Morris Island Lighthouse’s preservation.
Camellia Walks | Saturday, Feb. 4 | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Middleton Place, 4300 Ashley River Rd., Charleston | $15 | Embark on a guided walking tour featuring historic camellias — light refreshments will be available prior to the tour.
Oysters on the Point | Saturday, Feb. 4 | 2-6 p.m. | Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina, 20 Patriots Point Rd., Mount Pleasant | $10 admission | Grab your oyster knife for this annual series featuring $13 buckets of oysters, live music, and games.
Sunday, Feb. 5
Name That Tune Music Trivia | Sunday, Feb. 5 | 3-5 p.m. | Snafu Brewing Company, 3280 Industry Dr., North Charleston | Free | Test your music knowledge for prizes — dog and family-friendly.
Summerville Dorchester Museum 30-Year Celebration | Sunday, Feb. 5 | 3-6 p.m. | Summerville-Dorchester Museum, 100 E. Doty Ave., Summerville | $40 | Celebrate 30 years with light bites, live music, and drinks.
Karaoke Sunday | Sunday, Feb. 5 | 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.
Redevelopment has begun on two historic storehouses on the former Naval base in North Charleston. Read up on the full projecthere. 🚧
Civic
Comments are now being accepted on the draft housing plan for Charleston County’s Housing Our Future. Learn more and submit your feedback by Wednesday, March1. 💻
Transit
The Lowcountry Rapid Transit project has begun the Engineering Phase, with an upcoming downtown Charleston route study and a ~$1 million Transit Oriented Development study. 🚌
GREAT ESCAPES
Travel and Outdoors
Great Escapes: Our guide to Jacksonville, FL
Take a drive over the St. John’s on the Dames Point Bridge. | Photo by 6AM City
Whether you are looking for family-fun with a day at the Jacksonville Zoo, a pro football game at TIAA Bank Field, or a relaxing beach day — here’s your guide to a few days in Jacksonville that will have you screaming DUUUVAL.
Drink: Take on the Jax Ale Trail. Pro tip: don’t skip the IPA selection at South Swells Brewing Co. or the Duke’s Brown Ale from Bold City Brewery.
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