Hey y’all, it’s Tatum. It’s almost the weekend, and I’m pretty stoked for the Sea and Sand Festival on Folly Beach.
On Saturday, Center Street will feature live music by local bands, over 60 local vendors, arodeo shark you can ride, and a surfboard painting contest. On Sunday, don’t miss the sand sculpting competition, which is free to attend.
Keep reading for eight more things to do this weekend.
EVENTS THIS WEEKEND
Friday, Feb. 24
JFK and Inga Binga | Friday, Feb. 24-Saturday, Feb. 25 | 7:30-10 p.m. | Dock Street Theatre, 135 Church St., Charleston | $35.50-$75.50 | Experience this true story of a future president’s whirlwind romance in WWII Charleston.
Myths from the Sea | Friday, Feb. 24-Sunday, Feb. 26 | Times vary | Lowcountry Artists Gallery, 148 E. Bay St., Charleston | Free | Explore award-winning artist Gale Ray’s newest collection of paintings and pottery inspired by seashells.
Art Forms & Theatre Concepts presents “Smart People” | Friday, Feb. 24-Sunday, Feb. 26 | 8-10 p.m. | Cannon Street Arts Center, 134 Cannon St., Charleston | $30 | This dramatic comedy by award-winning playwright Lydia R. Diamond explores issues of self-awareness, identity, and race.
Saturday, Feb. 25
Animal Adventures Family Day | Saturday, Feb. 25 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Gibbes Museum of Art, 135 Meeting St., Charleston | Free | The Gibbes invites guests for a fun-filled day of animal pose yoga, art making, a photo booth, and bunny cuddles for the whole family.
31st Annual Sea & Sand Festival | Saturday, Feb. 25-Sunday, Feb. 26 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Center Street, Folly Beach | $10-$15 | Look forward to local vendors, live music, art, and a kids area plus a free-to-attend sand sculpting competition on Sunday at 9 a.m.
Stingrays Hockey: Star Wars Night + Light Sword Giveaway | Saturday, Feb. 25 | 6-9 p.m. | North Charleston Coliseum, 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston | $21 | Calling all “Star Wars” fans, get excited for a light sword giveaway while you cheer on the Stingrays.
Sunday, Feb. 26
“Bring Your Own Shuckers” Oyster Roast Series | Sunday, Feb. 26 | 12-5 p.m. | Firefly Distillery, 4201 Spruill Ave., North Charleston | $12.50-$25 | Dig into all-you-can-eat oysters and enjoy local DJs spinning tunes at this oyster roast series.
CMC Piano Trio | Sunday, Feb. 26 | 7-8 p.m. | South Bay at Mount Pleasant, 1400 Liberty Midtown Dr., Mount Pleasant | Free | The Charleston Music Club will present a trio concert performing works by Piazzolla, Beethoven, Clara Schumann, and more.
Motown Throwdown | Sunday, Feb. 26 | 1:30-4:30 p.m. | Pour House, 1977 Maybank Hwy., Charleston | $5 | Enjoy Motown covers performed on the deck stage this Sunday at the Pour House.
There’s a new luxury hotel coming to the French Quarter. The Palmetto is a 45-room boutique hotel set toopennext month at the corner of East Bay and Cumberland streets, next to Slightly North of Broad. 🏨
Development
A $25 million athletic facility is coming to Park Circle and is set to feature a pool, tennis courts, a roller rink, a multi-purpose field, and a gymnasium. The project will break ground on Wednesday, March 1 at 1455 Monitor St. in North Charleston. Take a look. 🎾
Open
Earlier this week, CHStoday visited the new downtown restaurant Sorelle, which includes a mercato, pizza counter, wine room, dining room, and bar. Find it at 88 Broad St., right by the Four Corners of Law. Explore the space.
GREAT ESCAPES
Our guide to Memphis, TN
Great Escapes: Our guide to Memphis, TN
Take in a breathtaking Memphis sunset at Shelby Farms Park. | Photo by 6AM City
If you’re ready to board the plane, touch down in the land of the Delta Blues, and start walkin’ in Memphis, check out some of these pro tips for enjoying the city.
Outdoors: There’s nothing quite like watching the sunset at Shelby Farms — one of the largest urban parks in the US at 4,500 acres. Bring kids to the playground, rent a bike to take on the trails or a kayak for the water, and say hi to the resident buffalo herd.
Listen: There’s no shortage of spots to listen to music in the City of Blues. Check out upcoming shows at “The Shell” outdoor venue, reserve a table for a drink and a show at Lafayette’s, or stop by a Memphis classic — B.B. King’s Blues Club.
Save hotel: Stay a bit further from the craziness of downtown in this Embassy Suites Hilton hotel. (~$120+/night)
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