Hey Holy City, Lexa here bringing you a few things to do on this jam-packed weekend — from oyster roasts to adoption events. 👋

Y’all probably already know you can find me at Firefly on Sunday for the last roast of the “Bring Your Own Shuckers” oyster roast series (sad), but if oysters aren’t really your thing, here are eight additional events to slot into your weekend agenda. ⬇️

Friday, March 17

St. Patrick’s Day | Friday, March 17-Sunday, March 19 | Times vary | Cantina 76, 819 Coleman Blvd., Mount Pleasant | Price of purchase | Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day all weekend long with Irish-themed taco specials, green margaritas, and live music on Sunday.
Curator-Led Tour | Friday, March 17 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Gibbes Museum, 135 Meeting St., Charleston | Free with admission | Tour former visiting artist Damian Stamer’s exhibition, “Ruminations,” exploring topics of memory and impermanence.
Septima by Patricia Williams Dockery | Friday, March 17-Saturday, March 18 | 7:30 p.m. | Cannon Street Arts Center, 134 Cannon St., Charleston | $40+ | Grab a ticket for this film highlighting the life of Civil Rights leader, educator, and Charlestonian Septima Clark.

Saturday, March 18

Girl Nextdough Food Truck | Saturday, March 18-Sunday, March 19 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | CornerCopia Market, 1230 Camp Rd., Charleston | Price of purchase | Kick off the weekend with a bite from this food truck offering sourdough bagels, egg sandwiches, and sweets.
Cars & Coffee | Saturday, March 18 | 9-11 a.m. | Freshfields Village, 165 Village Green Ln., Kiawah Island | Free | Take a look at unique, antique, and other cool cars — coffee and breakfast will be available for purchase.
St. PETrick’s Day Adoption Event | Saturday, March 18 | 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Sea Island Farmers Market, 2024 Academy Rd., Johns Island | Free | Meet adoptable pets while you enjoy live music and browse the full market.

Sunday, March 19

“Bring Your Own Shuckers” Oyster Roast Series | Sunday, March 19 | 12-5 p.m. | Firefly Distillery, 4201 Spruill Ave., North Charleston | $25 | Enjoy all-you-can-eat oysters from Lowcountry Oyster Co.
Blood Drive @ Two Blokes | Sunday, March 19 | 12-5 p.m. | Two Blokes Brewing, 547 Long Point Rd., Ste 101, Mount Pleasant | Free | Sign up to donate blood with The Blood Connection and receive $70 in gift cards.
Stingrays Hockey | Sunday, March 19 | 3:05 p.m. | North Charleston Coliseum, 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston | $21+ | The Stingrays take on the Jacksonville Icemen at home — stick around after the game to paint the ice.

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EDITOR’S PICKS

Festival

Historic Charleston Foundation’s annual Festival of Houses and Gardens started this week and we gave you the scoop on what to expect from the month-long event, from garden tours to a cappella performances. 🎟️

Holiday

Happy (almost) St. Patrick’s Day, Holy City. Check out three local events happening tomorrow to celebrate the holiday in style. ☘️

DYK

There’s a new Charleston edition of Monopoly in the works and Mr. Monopoly was spotted around town at various landmarks like Rainbow Row and the Ravenel Bridge. Have a local spot you want to see on the board? Submit your suggestion by Friday, April 7. 🎲

GREAT ESCAPES

Our guide to Helen, GA

Get a taste of Germany in a small town in Georgia. | Photo by 6AM City

Check out Helen, GA, an alpine village that’s known for its nature scenes, having one of the best Oktoberfest celebrations in the country, and transforming into a winter wonderland.

Outdoors: Take a ride on the wild side, or the Georgia Mountain Coaster, no matter your age this activity is a blast. There are also plenty of hiking trails, waterfalls, ziplining, tubing, kayaking (if it’s warm enough), and other outdoor activities to try out.
Listen: If you visit Helen during Oktoberfest, there’s a massive lineup of live music to check out. Grab your brews, listen, and polka dance the night away.
VRBO: Spectacular mountain chalet, short walk to downtown + activities ($270/night)

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Tech

Looking for a new laptop that checks all the boxes without breaking the bank? Enter: the Acer Chromebook 311. This lightweight laptop is decked out with all the essential Google apps — like Google Chrome and Google Calendar — it’s quiet, and it has up to 10 hours of battery life.*

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Travel

Summer travel is just around the corner. On our radar: this mid-century modern stay in Martha’s Vineyard. For something a little more tropical, our pick is this seaside cottage in St. John. If international travel is calling your name, this charming home along the French Riviera is for you.*

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