Don’t forget to stretch. | Photo by: @joel8x // Community Yoga
Whether you’re a novice on the mat or an experienced yogi, the Lowcountry has plenty of places to practice. Find your zen at these 27 yoga studios around Charleston.
If you’re just getting started
Satsang Yoga, 1256 Ben Sawyer Blvd., Mount Pleasant
This yoga studio offers many levels of classes — we’re eyeing the “Hot Summer Nights” class.
Three Keys has different levels of difficulty, including beginners, intermediate, and experienced. Spend time on physical postures and incorporating movement to breath.
Yoga Daily, 1965 Riviera Dr. Ste. 2A, Mount Pleasant
This studio’s mission is to provide a warm and welcoming space for students to explore the many facets of yoga and themselves.
Diane Zalka has been teaching yoga since 2023. She teaches on Zoom through recorded classes + offers drop-in services, subscriptions, and class passes.
One of the many classes Darcy offers is in-home, private yoga. If you want to have a personalized wellness practice in the comfort of your own home, give this one a try.
Serenity Tree Yoga offers weekly beach yoga classes on Folly Beach, Sullivan’s Island, and Mount Pleasant. There are also offerings for special events like bachelorette, wedding day, and birthday yoga. Find a class that works for you.
“Ocean Untamed” Exhibition | Thursday, Aug. 24-Sunday, Aug. 27 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Grand Bohemian Gallery, 55 Wentworth St., Charleston | Free | Artist Pam White shares her understanding and appreciation of our ocean and waterways.
North Charleston Farmers Market | Thursday, Aug. 24 | 3-7 p.m. | Exchange Ball Park, 5025 Lackawanna Blvd., North Charleston | Free | Feast your eyes on locally grown produce and specialty foods in the community.
Friday, Aug. 25
Stretch + Spa Kick Off Party | Friday, Aug. 25 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Stretch Lab Charleston, 151 Market St., Charleston | Free | Stop by for assisted stretches, chair massages, and to learn more about the program and discount offerings.
FAME Performing Arts Open House | Friday, Aug. 25 | 4-6 p.m. | Encore Music Hall, 757 Long Point Dr., Mount Pleasant | Free | Discover your artistic potential by experiencing a demo classes in acting, dance, flute, guitar, piano, and voice.
Saturday, Aug. 26
24th Annual McElveen Race For The ARK | Saturday, Aug. 26 | 7:45-11 a.m. | St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 206 Central Ave., Summerville | $25-$35 | Make a dash and run for a good cause supporting this local nonprofit.
Charleston Summer Wine Festival | Saturday, Aug. 26 | 3-7 p.m. | Charleston Harbor Cruise Terminal, 196 Concord St., Charleston | $40-$65 | Enjoy 50 wine selections, mimosas, beer, food, and live music.
Explore South Carolina State Museum’s first-ever online collection database
Presented by a CHStoday partner
The new database offers an immersive exploration of the museum’s art collection. | Photo provided by the South Carolina State Museum
The South Carolina State Museum‘s art collection (think: 4,500+ pieces of fine and folk art, historic and modern pottery, ceramics, and more) is now available to explore online for the first time.
This project, made possible with funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services’ (IMLS) Museums for America grant and the South Carolina State Legislature, has been years in the making.
While the online database is currently limited to works of art, the majority of the museum’s collections will be added in time for SCSM’s 35th anniversary in November.
Southeastern Wildlife Exposition now boasts a fine art gallery, currently featuring 22 wildlife artists. Peruse the art at the grand opening on Wednesday, Aug. 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The gallery’s regular hours are Monday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Development
The city will vote on a nearly $74 million bid for the Ashley River Crossing pedestrian bridge from Superior Construction Company Southeast by the end of the year. Learn more. (WCBD)
Edu
Schoolyard shuffle. Students at Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori will begin the year at Morningside Middle School to give Hursey more time to complete construction. The district anticipates the students will move into the new school around winter break. (WCSC)
Cause
Wine and dine with a purpose at FortyEight Wine Bar & Kitchen on a Tuesday between Sept. 19 through Dec. 19, half of your proceeds will be donated to a local charity. See the featured charities (and other upcoming events).
Kids
WaterFest will return at The Waterfront Daniel Island on Saturday, Sept. 30 from 1 to 4 p.m. Enjoy family-friendly activities and live music by Blue Plantation.Tickets for food and beverages (think: shrimp boil + barbecue) are $10 and proceeds benefit the nonprofit Charleston Waterkeeper.
Plan Ahead
Bay Street Biergarten celebrates its 10th anniversary in October — just in time for Oktoberfest. Look forward to events like a car show, vendor market, and live music by The Midnight City Band. (Holy City Sinner)
Fest
Get your groove on at the Palmetto Park Jam on Sunday, Oct. 15. Bring a chair to this live music event at Mount Pleasant Palmetto Islands County Park to enjoy headliner Idlewild Revival, and Allman Brothers tribute band — plus, food trucks and vendors. Advance admission is $20 per car.
Sports
The RiverDogs released their 132-game schedule for 2024. Highlights include an opening game at The Joe on Friday, April 5 against the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers. Check out the full schedule online.
A free app for earning cash back on gas, dining, and groceries, with frequent users earning an average of $340 per year? Yes, please. And Charlestonians who download it now get an extra 25 cents per gallon on their first fill-up with code CHS25.*
Terrace Theater is among the numerous movie theaters selling discounted ticket prices this Sunday, Aug. 27, for National Cinema Day. To celebrate, find a showing at this local theater at 1956D Maybank Hwy. for $4.
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