Events

• YALLCrawl | Friday, Nov. 10 | 2 p.m. | Locations vary | Free | Spend your afternoon crawling up different local businesses. Select authors, including Amélie Wen Zhao + Adam Silvera, will sign their books in shops along King Street.
• Sweet Sweet Fantasy Baby: So Many Faves in One Panel | Saturday, Nov. 11 | 11 a.m. | Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St. | Free | Fantasy favorites like Kendare Blake, Victoria Aveyard, and Bethany Baptiste will be on this panel.
• Page Turners: Building Tension and Thrilling Readers | Saturday, Nov. 11 | 12 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St. | Free | Adam Silvera moderates this conversation with Alex Aster, Holly Black, Hafsah Faizal, Maureen Johnson, and Trang Thanh Tran.
• YA Smackdown 2023 | Saturday, Nov. 11 | 6 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St. | $12 | Come see your favorite authors on stage with host Soman Chainani (“School for Good and Evil”) for games, laughs, and dancing during this YALLFest tradition.

Authors

• Zoraida Córdova | The author of “The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina” (and over two dozen other novels) will be signing books and appearing on panels.
• Leigh Bardugo | Another keynote speaker this year, Bardugo is a New York Times bestselling author of Ninth House. If you’re planning on attending her signing, be sure to read the guidelines.
• Adam Silvera | You can catch this New York Times bestselling author moderating panel events and signing books.

Get involved

• “Pioneer and Friend” | Thursday, Nov. 9-Thursday, Nov. 30 | Times vary | Lowcountry Artists Gallery, 148 E. Bay St., Charleston | Free | This show is a celebration of an art pioneer and a 50-year friendship that encouraged and promoted many artistic endeavors and collaborations.

• Odyssey Adventure | Friday, Nov. 10 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | James Island County Park, 871 Riverland Dr., Charleston | $30 | Test your skills on the Odyssey high ropes course for ages 10 and up.
• Make-A-Friend-Athon | Friday, Nov. 10 | 5-7 p.m. | Public Works Art Center, 135 W. Richardson Ave., Summerville | Free | Make new connections at this event with crafts in a potluck vibe.

• Charleston Farmers Market | Saturday, Nov. 11 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | Marion Square, 329 Meeting St., Charleston | Free | Shop food offerings and artisan crafts while listening to live local music.

• Second Sunday on King Street | Sunday, Nov. 12 | 12-5 p.m. | King Street, Charleston | Free | Stroll, eat, and shop along Charleston’s main corridor between Queen and Calhoun Streets at this dog-friendly event.

• Vista Lights presented by Prisma Health | Thursday, Nov. 16 | 6-10 p.m. | The Vista, 1200 Lincoln St., Columbia | Free | Kick off the holiday season in the Vista with great food, live entertainment, and Santa — plus, help light the tree at 7 p.m.*

• Holiday Mixology Class with Bacardi Limited | Thursday, Nov. 30 | 5-6:30 p.m. and 7:30-9 p.m. | $75 | This cocktail-making class also features light snacks.
• Credit One Wine & Art Walk | Thursday, Dec. 7 | 6- 9 p.m. | $75 | Guests can browse local art while enjoying light bites and curated wine samples.
• Bourbon & Oyster Night | Thursday, Dec. 14 | 6-9 p.m. | $150 | Enjoy oysters on the half shell while sipping bourbon flights — beer + wine are also included.
• Bubbles on Ice | Thursday, Dec. 28 | 6-9 p.m. | $75 | Nibble on light snacks and sip on bubbles.

• The Charleston mayoral race continues with a runoff. Since neither William Cogswell nor John Tecklenburg received over half the vote, a runoff election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 21. (WCBD)

• Referendum rejected. 54.5% of Isle of Palms residents voted against a 1,600 cap on vacation rentals for owners who aren’t local, according to unofficial results. All precincts were reporting as of 5 p.m. yesterday. The results are set to be certified today by the state election commission. (WCBD)

• Make way for turtles. Over 30 turtle lights will be installed along East Arctic and East Ashley Avenues in Folly Beach. These amber-colored LED lights will help guide hatchlings back to the ocean. (WCSC)

• $70 million. That’s how much voters approved in a parks bond referendum. The program will fund projects + upgrades like recreation centers and new parks. (The Post and Courier)

• It’s not your average history lesson. Mark your calendars, the six wives of Henry VIII take center stage at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center from March 12 to 17 next year. Buy your tickets for the award-winning Six The Musical.

• Charleston recently landed in the top 10 when it comes to the Best Winter Holiday Destinations. So if the predictions of a cold + snowy winter from The Old Farmer’s Almanac come true, we could see some visitors escaping to our balmy beaches over the next few months. (Wallet Hub)

• 1 in 9. That’s the number of South Carolina jobs supported by South Carolina Ports. A world-class port in our state helps businesses thrive and attracts companies to invest in new facilities + expand existing operations, creating opportunities for generations of South Carolinians. Discover how SC Ports makes an impact.*

• Looking to freshen up your wardrobe for fall? These three local boutiques at Belle Hall feature unique pieces that are sure to (pumpkin) spice up your closet.*

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• Friday, Nov. 10 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Saturday, Nov. 11 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Sunday, Nov. 12 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.