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Your MOJA Arts Festival guide

The return of the MOJA Arts Festival in Charleston
Aerial view of Marion Square in Charleston, SC
Head to Marion Square for the Opening Day Parade before it travels down King Street. | Photo by @walkablecharleston
It’s almost time for the return of the MOJA Arts Festival, set to be held this Thurs., Sept. 28-Sun., Oct. 8. Here’s what to expect at this year’s event — be sure to keep an eye on the Facebook page for updates.

About the festival

The annual, 11-day festival will highlight the contributions of African-American and Caribbean cultures to western and world culture, right here in Charleston. MOJA event tickets can be purchased online. Pro tip: Most of the events are free.

Directed by the City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs and the MOJA Planning Committee, the event features a selection of visual arts programs, traditional crafts + storytelling, and educational outreach workshops.

The schedule is broken up into categories including:
  • Music
  • Poetry
  • Theater
  • Community
  • Visual Arts
Scroll through each category to find details on various events.

Plan your experience

The possibilities are endless for the next 11 days. Take a look at a few festival highlights below.

September 28: Explore the free-to-attend Opening Day Parade beginning at Marion Square.

September 29: Dance your way down to the Reggae Block Party at Brittlebank Park.

September 28-October 8: “Paradise Blue” is a drama centered on a jazz club and boarding house called Detroit’s Club Paradise that has a lot of conflict.

September 30: “Broken Chains and Things” is a theatrical production that explores the story of a grandfather facing a series of tragedies.

October 4: Colour of Musical Festival Octet returns to Dock Street Theatre with a classical chamber music performance to honor Charleston-born composer, Edmund Thornton Jenkins.

October 6: Enjoy an evening of poetry and storytelling at the James Island Arts and Cultural Center.

What’s changed?

This marks the first year that Charlton Singleton, two-time Grammy Award winner, will serve as the newly appointed artistic director.
Events
Tuesday, Sept. 26
  • North Charleston Mayoral Forum | Tuesday, Sept. 26 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Royal Missionary Baptist Church, 4761 Luella Ave., North Charleston | Free | Here is your opportunity to hear candidates speak directly to their constituents, about issues important to the community.
  • Trivia Night Happy Hour | Tuesday, Sept. 26 | 6-8 p.m. | Firefly Distillery, 4201 Spruill Ave., North Charleston | Free | Ted Lasso fans: Grab your mates to enjoy $1 off cocktails and $6 beers while playing for a prize.
  • The Revival | Tuesday, Sept. 26 | 8 p.m. | Tin Roof, 1117 Magnolia Rd., Charleston | $10 | Groove to Charleston’s premier, 21+ funk jam.
Wednesday, Sept. 27
  • West African Foodways: Talk & Taste | Wednesday, Sept. 27 | 2:15-4 p.m. | Trident Technical College Culinary Amphitheater, 66 Columbus St., Charleston | Free | This event includes a discussion, cooking demo, and food sampling.
  • Create & Sip Local Love | Wednesday, Sept. 27 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Local Love CHS, 1238 Camp Rd. #Ste. E, Charleston | $40 | Join to create your own DIY textured wall art with Lula + Sol.
  • Pour & Palate: Sake Cocktails + Dumplings | Wednesday, Sept. 27 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Charleston Wine + Food, 635 Rutledge Ave. #101, Charleston | $75 | Get ready to indulge in the ultimate combination of sake cocktails and dumpling making.
Thursday, Sept. 28
Calendar events here
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News Notes
Development
  • The Battery, one of Charleston’s most iconic destinations, will soon reach its final phase. The $77 million project includes updates to its seawall and promenade like refurbished sidewalks and park benches. Construction will also help with rising sea levels + storm surges. Phase four is expected to take 18-24 months. (WCBD)
Eat
  • Stop by The Bar and Patio at Husk to experience its revamped space. Adjacent to the main restaurant, Husk Charleston, the renovated patio offers new culinary options like snapper ceviche + country ham and cheese beignets. Check out the full menu.
Environment
  • The Preservation Society of Charleston plans to create Charleston’s first Climate Resilience Guidelines and would like to hear from property owners. Take this survey by Friday, Nov. 10, to share your thoughts on flooding, extreme heat, and severe storm events.
Festival
  • The Historic Charleston Foundation announced its annual spring festival, formerly known as the Festival of Houses and Gardens, will now be called The Charleston Festival. The 77-year-old event will take place Thursday, March 14-Sunday, April 14, 2024, celebrating all things houses, history, and culture.
Sports
  • Stingrays’ captain Andrew Cherniwchan announced his retirement. The 11-year veteran leaves with some impressive feats — he played the third most games in the program’s history, ranked third in all-time Stingrays points + goals, and was the only person in the program to play double-digit seasons in SC.
Job
  • In the market for a new job? Gear up for the “The Volvo Experience,” a career fair celebrating South Carolina Manufacturing Month. The event will be held Friday, Oct. 6, at Trident Technical College from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Complete this pre-registration.
Active
  • Congratulations to Davis Hilton who was the youngest participant to compete in the 11th annual Swim Around Charleston. The 13-year-old took over five hours to swim the 12.5 miles race. (The Post and Courier)
Finance
  • 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.*
Featured Home
  • Check out this stunning, newly built townhome nestled in the heart of South Mount Pleasant and just a quick bike ride away from Shem Creek or Sullivan’s Island beaches. This townhome features an open-concept floor plan that seamlessly blends contemporary elements with southern charm. Take a look.*
Family
Finance
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Want to shake things up for dinner? Try out Beer Dinner this Wednesday, Sept. 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. at 5 Cumberland St. It includes a four-course meal featuring restaurant Bumpa’s signature dishes like fried green tomatoes, and the Condor Fry Plate + beers like The Florist Tea Lager and Jazz Dart IPA from Cooper River Brewing. Tickets are $60.
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