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Dance it out at Carifest
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Parade participants wearing colorful and bright masquerade costumes. | Photo provided by Charleston Carifest.
Ready to dance the weekend away?

The Charleston Carifest will host events starting Thursday, June 29 through Saturday, July 1 to celebrate Caribbean culture in the Lowcountry.

The three-day celebration will consist of various events with keynote speakers, Caribbean food, Soca and Reggae music, and costumes with education and culture.

The nonprofit organization behind the celebration is the South Carolina Caribbean Culture and Heritage Inc. Established in 2006, its mission is to unearth, study, preserve, and promote the cultural heritage of the Caribbean. Each year, they showcase a different Caribbean country at the culture festival. This year will highlight the Bahamas.

All festival proceeds will benefit Healthy Lifestyle Network, Inc.

Thursday, June 29
  • Carifest Symposium & Opening Reception Beatty Center, 5 Liberty St. | 6-9 p.m. | Free | Keynote speakers include - Bahamas Ambassador to the US Hon Wendall Jones, Hon Fred Mitchell, Dr. Chris Curry, and Malika Martin.|
Friday, June 30
  • All White Fete | Founders Hall at Charles Towne Landing, 1500 Old Towne Rd. | 6-11 p.m. | $80 | Welcome Cocktails, Hors d’oeuvres, and a Cash Bar will be availible.
Saturday, July 1
  • Street Parade | Starting point on King St. winding through Congress St., Hagood St., and Lockwood St. to end at Brittlebank Park | 4 p.m. | Free to watch | Show up and show out at this colorful and costume-filled parade.
  • Carnival Village | Brittle Bank Park | 3-11 p.m. | $15 | This carnival includes activities for children, arts & crafts, vendors, food, dancing, and live music.
You can purchase tickets online.
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Events
Wednesday, June 28
  • Kid-Friendly Tours | Wednesday, June 28-Wednesday, July 26 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | The Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St., Charleston | Free | Discover the history of the Holy City through these weekly kids friendly tours.
  • Summertime Jazz Series | Wednesday, June 28, Wednesday, July 26 | 7:30-9 p.m. | New Realm Brewing Co., 880 Island Park Dr., Charleston | $65 | Get jazzy with it and head over to Daniel Island to listen to this summer concert series.
Thursday, June 29
  • Colonial Cocktails: Where there is fun, there is rum! | Thursday, June 29 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Capt. James Missroon House, 40 East Bay St., Charleston | $45 | If you like rum, this is your chance to learn all about colonial mixology and get creative.
  • Blues & BBQ Cruise | Thursday, June 29-Thursday, Nov. 30 | 7-9 p.m. | Charleston Princess departing from the Charleston Maritime Center, 10 Wharfside St., Charleston | $57-$67 | Join all things Holy City on this one of a kind boat cruise and BBQ dinner.
Friday, June 30
  • Friday Wakeboard Happy Hour | Friday, June 30-Friday, Aug. 25 | 6-8 p.m. | Charleston Aqua Park, 3050 Marlin Rd., Johns Island | $30 | Enjoy a relaxed Friday night out on the water and learn how to wakeboard.
  • Fireworks + $3 Beers at Charleston Battery vs. Loudoun United FC | Friday, June 30 | 6-9:15 p.m. | Patriots Point Soccer Stadium, 85 Patriots Point Rd., Mount Pleasant | $14-$40 | Enjoy 4th of July with fireworks, $3 beers, a pre-match concert + local vendors — buy tickets in advance to save.*
Saturday, July 1
  • Charleston Farmers Market | Saturday, July 1-Saturday, Nov. 25 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | Marion Square, 329 Meeting St., Charleston | Free | Shop food offerings, artisan crafts, live local music, and 70 farmers and growers.
Sunday, July 2
  • Karaoke Sunday! | Sunday, July 2-Sunday, Nov. 19 | 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. | Tin Roof, 1117 Magnolia Rd., Charleston | Pick your song now to rock out like a star.
Tuesday, July 4
  • Celebration in the City | Tuesday, July 4 | 7-10 p.m. | The Charleston Place, 205 Meeting St., Charleston | $45-$95 | Experience the ultimate get together with an upscale barbecue feast, live music, and a visual light show fireworks projection.*
Calendar events here
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Beauty

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The viral MERIT Signature Makeup Bag is free with every first purchase. | Photos by MERIT Beauty
10-step skincare routines and makeup tutorials may dominate our social feeds, but the reality? Most of us don’t have time for that.

For us, getting ready means a pared-back beauty routine that we can do on the go — which is exactly why cult-favorite, minimalist beauty brand MERIT created The MERIT Sets: curated routines that help you get everything you need (for less).

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We're looking at you, 'Five Minute Morning' set
News Notes
Canceled
  • The Folly Beach Fourth of July fireworks show has been canceled due to safety concerns. There is expected to be exceptionally high tides at dusk on July 4. (The Post and Courier)
Opening
  • Fleet Fleet, a specialty running retailer, will open a new store in the Ashley Landing shopping center in West Ashley. The new location is expected to open during the holiday season at the end of 2023. (Charleston Regional Business Journal)
Plan Ahead
  • The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce Business and Community Expo will take place Thursday, September 28 from 1-6 p.m. at the Omar Shrine Center. This free event includes interactive booths, food samples, games, prizes, and live music.
Edu
  • The Charleston County School District Board met earlier this week and voted unanimously to approve a $5,000 bonus for teachers. (WCSC)
Traffic
  • Yesterday, Charleston County and North Charleston Government broke ground on the Palmetto Commerce Interchange. The massive project will will begin this summer with a tentative completion date expected for the end of 2025. (WCBD)
Stat
  • The College of Charleston anticipates a record number of fall 2023 students. According to a recent press release, more than 26,500 students applied which is a 17% rise from last year. (WCIV)
Learn
  • The City of Charleston is planning to host its third annual and free Virtual Summer Workshop series to help high school and college students and young adults with financial management. This series will be every Thursday from July 14 until August 13 at 10 a.m.
Community
Wellness
  • In our latest edition of CHStoday Wellness in partnership with Roper St. Francis Healthcare: Where to golf in CHS based on your personality; how to pick the right SPF; where to find fresh summer eats like watermelon salad + ceviche; and more. Subscribe.*
Travel
  • Dreaming of a trip abroad this summer? Babbel offers lesson plans for 14 different languages spoken throughout the world. Prep for the trip of your dreams with bite-sized, 10-minute lessons that will help you start speaking a new language in just three weeks.*
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Entertainment

American Jukebox 2 debuts soon

American Jukebox 2 is coming to the Charleston Music Hall
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The cast from last summer’s American Jukebox. | Photo provided by: Fisher Creative Marketing
Swing on down to the Charleston Music Hall for American Jukebox 2.

After great feedback from last summer’s American Jukebox, Moranz Entertainment decided to do an entirely new show. America Jukebox 2 will feature over two dozen sing-along hits from the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s from 20 of the country’s most talented performers.

There will be a 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. show on Saturday, July 8, and a 3 p.m. show on Sunday, July 9.

Tickets are
  • $42 for adults
  • $39 for seniors/military
  • $24 for students
  • $21 for children 12 and under
Purchase tickets online, in person at the Charleston Music Hall Box office, or by phone at 843-416-8453.
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Travel
  • Wanna save 40-90% on flights? Sign up for Going — a free travel membership — and you can browse deals immediately (like a $300+ round trip to Barcelona).
Drink
  • On a water bottle hunt? Amazon’s No. 1 bestselling insulated bottle is the Owala FreeSip — it’s thoughtfully designed, leak proof, and keeps drinks cold.
Outdoors
  • Decorating tip: Show your patio some love with a cute and colorful area rug. We love this outdoor-friendly geometric green one.
Shop
  • Looking to support small businesses? Shop our online store, Six & Main, for all of your summer essentials.
 
The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Erika
From the editor
A few years ago, I used to enjoy my summer Friday evenings at James Island County Park to listen to Reggae music. I want to make it to another concert soon. Has anyone been lately, or have any other places I can catch Reggae music? Let me know.
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