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Celebrating the Charleston Greek Festival

Look forward to dance performances. | Photo courtesy of the Charleston Greek Festival

Celebrate Greek culture this weekend during the 52nd Annual Charleston Greek Festival. The event will take place Friday, May 12 to Sunday, May 14 at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity at 30 Race St. near Hampton Park.

Dating back to 1970, the Charleston Greek Festival is said to be the oldest festival in the Charleston area and hosts more than 35,000 guests over the course of three days. Look forward to live music, wine tastings, dance performances, vendors, and cultural experiences. Check out the full schedule.

Bring your appetite for authentic Greek food + drinks. The festival will offer up everything from pastries to gyros plus Greek coffee, beer, and wine. Browse the menu for dishes like spanakopita, moussaka, and baklava before you go. We recommend getting one of each... and then going back for seconds.

Greek Food — Dig into authentic Greek dishes.
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Photo courtesy of the Charleston Greek Festival

The Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity opened in 1953, replacing South Carolina’s first Greek Orthodox Church, which was built in 1911. The church was inspired by Byzantine-style architecture and designed by Harold Tatum. Church tours will run throughout the festival.

General admission is $5, older adults and students pay $3,
children up to age 12 attend for free, and active duty military attend for free. Bonus: This family-friendly festival donates 10% of all profits to charity. Sign up to volunteer.

There will be free parking + a shuttle service at the Harborview Office Tower at 19 Hagood Ave. Shuttles will run every 10 minutes to and from the festival. Heads up: Limited handicap parking is available at the church.

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Events

Tuesday, May 9

Shag Night on the Village Green | Tuesday, May 9 | 6-8 p.m. | Freshfields Village, 165 Village Green Dr., Kiawah Island | Free | Join Freshfields Village and Doin’ the Charleston for Shag Night each Tuesday evening in May with beach music tunes perfect for shagging.

Wednesday, May 10

Green Thumbs: Summer Flowers | Wednesday, May 10 | 3-4 p.m. | Summerville Library, 76 Old Trolley Rd., Summerville | Free | Children and caregivers will learn about nature, gardening, pollination, and recycling.
Longboard Pop Up on the Patio | Wednesday, May 10 | 4-6 p.m. | The Longboard, 2213-B Middle St., Sullivan’s Island | Free | Make an appointment with LINK x LOU ahead of time or walk in to browse jewelry, get fitted, and enjoy bites from The Longboard.

Thursday, May 11

Paws on the Patio | Thursday, May 11 | 6-8 p.m. | Burtons Grill & Bar, 1875 N. Hwy. 17, Mount Pleasant | $10 donation, $20 food + drinks | Bring your dog for an exclusive happy hour on the patio to benefit Charleston Animal Society — every pup will receive a party favor.

Friday, May 12

Artisphere presented by TD Bank | Friday, May 12-Sunday, May 14 | Times vary | Downtown Greenville, SC , Main St. from Wardlaw and Main to Broad and Main, Greenville | Free | Artisphere is back during Mother’s Day Weekend in downtown Greenville, SC — enjoy a free, family-friendly celebration of the arts.*

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News Notes

Development

A proposed hotel at 155 Meeting St. will go before the Board of Architectural Review tomorrow, May 10 at 4:30 p.m. in the Gaillard Center’s public meeting room at 2 George St. The proposal includes an 8-story hotel at the site of the former Days Inn. Take a look at project images. The public is welcome to attend + submit a comment by noon today, May 9.
Charleston County Parks broke ground over the weekend on renovations for Wiltown Community Center at 5779 Parkers Ferry Rd. in Adams Run. Expect features including a 3,000-sqft playground, a combo basketball + pickleball court, and additional parking areas. The project is slated to be completed in October.

Opening

Kiki & Rye in Belle Hall Shopping Center is becoming a pizza spot. Free Reign Restaurants, the team behind Community Table and Southbound, is switching concepts at 656 Long Point Rd. BarPizza opens tomorrow, May 10 and includes an arcade room, covered porch, full bar, and yard games.
Yesterday, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the Ground Combat Vehicle Center of Excellence at Palmetto Commerce Park in North Charleston. The new military manufacturing center is slated to create hundreds of jobs. (WCIV)

Closing

barre3 Charleston is closing its studio at 484 King St. Outdoor exercise classes will be held at Brittlebank Park + Hampton Park in May. The studio’s final class will be at Folly Beach on Friday, May 26. Sign up for a class.

Community

This Thursday, May 11, the Preservation Society of Charleston is holding a free Community Workshop on the plan for Union Pier. Head to the St. Julian Devine Community Center at 1 Cooper St. at 5:30 p.m. to attend + enjoy light refreshments. RSVP for the workshop.
Trident United Way’s Community Gardens Initiative is underway. Three new gardens will be built across the tri-county area with the goal of increasing both access to fresh produce + education on healthy foods.

Eat

Hosting a graduation party? Pro tip: Order a freshly-prepared party tray from Lowes Foods, and check catering off your list. Here’s how.*

Health

What would a health professional order at your favorite restaurant? See six local physicians’ and specialists’ go-to orders at some of our local faves.*

Cause

In emergency situations, hospitals need blood quickly. When you donate blood with The Blood Connection, you help ensure blood is available for our neighbors in need. Donate blood in May and receive $45 in rewards (mobile exclusions apply). Find a location to donate.*

Kids

Two words: free bowling. Sign up for Kids Bowl Free to connect with local bowling alleys where kids can receive two free games of bowling everyday this summer. Plus, grab a Family Pass + up to four adults can join in on the fun.

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Walk this way

2nd Sunday on King Street in Charleston, SC

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Bring your dog out for a stroll down King Street. | Photo by @hello.world.travels

The next 2nd Sunday on King Street is coming up this Mother’s Day, May 14 from 12-5 p.m. Look forward to shopping, food trucks, music, and art as you stroll down King between Calhoun and Queen streets. This monthly event is closed to through traffic + parked cars.

Bonus: Free 2-hour parking is available. Get your voucher. Wave the code in front of the electronic display as you exit a participating City of Charleston parking garage.

The Wrap

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