Downtown

• Monday: Edmund’s Oast Brewery Co., 1505 King St. | 7 p.m.
• Wednesday: Bay Street Biergarten, 549 E. Bay St. | 7 p.m.

Mount Pleasant

• Tuesday: Cantina 76, 819 Coleman Blvd. | 7 p.m.
• Tuesday: The Shelter Kitchen + Bar, 202 Coleman Blvd. | 7 p.m.

Isle of Palms

• Wednesday: Islander 71, 80 41st Ave. | 7 p.m.

Sullivan’s Island

• Tuesday: Home Team BBQ, 2209 Middle St. | 8 p.m.

West Ashley

• Tuesday: Mex 1, 817 Saint Andrews Blvd. | 7 p.m

North Charleston

• Tuesday: Firefly Distillery, 4201 Spruill Ave. | 6 p.m.

Summerville

• Monday: Steel City Pizza, 2511 N. Main St. | 7 p.m.

• Jokes @ Blokes - Holiday Comedy Competition Fundraiser | Friday, Dec. 8 | 8-10 p.m. | Two Blokes Brewing, 547 Long Point Rd., Ste. 101, Mount Pleasant | $10-$15 | You get to be the judge — 25 comedians, four rounds, and the audience votes on who should win.
• Aquarium Aglow | Friday, Dec. 8, Sunday, Dec. 10 | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | South Carolina Aquarium, 100 Aquarium Wharf, Charleston | $24.95-$30.95 | Enjoy some holiday magic at the South Carolina Aquarium — marvel at the magical lights as you get to see wildlife at night.

• Garden + Gun Fieldshop Jumble | Saturday, Dec. 9 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Garden & Gun Offices, 701 E. Bay St., Ste.115, Charleston | Price of purchase | Score big discounts on home decor, barware, jewelry, stationery, and art — enjoy complimentary cocktails and juices while you shop.
• Holiday Momtini: A Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Tasting | Saturday, Dec. 9 | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Sèchey ~ No/Low Alcohol Boutique, 540 King St., Ste. 101, Charleston | $35 | Enjoy a relaxing afternoon with fellow moms at this private tasting.
• Holiday Candle Making Workshop | Saturday, Dec. 9 | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | The Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St., Charleston | $75-$105 | Join local artist, Daisy McClellan, for holiday candle making — you’ll use festive vintage glasses, tea cups, and tins to make unique candles.

• Let It Snow | Now-Sunday, Dec. 31 | 6 p.m., 7 p.m., and 8 p.m. | Market Street Circle | Experience snow in the Holy City — plus, enjoy cocoa and sweet treats available for purchase from the Gingerbread House, as well as a cash bar with seasonal cocktails (think: spiked cocoa and cider + a candy cane martini).
• Holiday Storytime with Buxton Books | Saturday, Dec. 9 + 16 | 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. | Second floor landing of The Charleston Place | Bring the kids and gather around Charleston’s Living Room for a special reading of The Nutcracker and other holiday classics.
• Nutcracker Tea | Dec. 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, and 24 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Adults: $155; Children 3-12: $135 | The Thoroughbred Club | Treat your little ones to a Nutcracker-themed Afternoon Tea, featuring a selection of sweet and savory treats and a performance from the Dance Conservatory of Charleston.
• Truffle Dinner at Charleston Grill | Sunday, Dec. 10 | Times vary, reservations required | $500 per person | Charleston Grill | Enjoy an exclusive 5-course truffle dinner with wine pairings.

• Charleston County has received ~$3 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. HUD will divide funds among nonprofit organizations that apply and aim to improve and expand Charleston’s living conditions for those with low to moderate income. The application process ends on Friday, Jan. 5 at noon. (WCSC)

• Soon you’ll be able to sip, read, and eat at Philosophers & Fools at 50 Bogard St. in Charleston (near Verns + Chubby Fish). A husband-and-wife duo plans to open the shop early next year. There will be a variety of new books, along with options for coffee, wine, beer, and snacks. (Eater Carolinas)

• Two new lanes have opened along Jack Primus to Highway 41 in the Clements Ferry Road Phase 2 project. Improvements to the road also include a multi-use path and a raised planted median. The project is set to be finished in November of next year. You can find updates here. (WCBD)

• The City of Charleston Design Review Board approved the conceptual design for a proposed Chick-fil-A. Plans show the fast-food chain would be located at West Ashley Circle and Floyd Drive (near the entrance of the West Ashley Walmart). A construction start date and projected opening are to be announced. (WCIV)

• The Nexton community was celebrated with the Gold Multi-Housing News Excellence Award in the “Best Development and Design: Mixed-Use” category. The winners were selected by a panel of judges representing expertise across all multifamily disciplines. (The Summerville Journal Scene)

• Congratulations. Mount Pleasant’s Lucy Beckham Bengals brought home the AAAA high school state championship in competitive cheerleading. This was the school’s first state championship + the Charleston County School District’s first title for competitive cheer. The Bengals beat 15 other teams and went undefeated in 2023 going, 7-0 in competitions. (WCIV)

• We’re brightening up the season with our latest giveaway. We teamed up with the South Carolina Aquarium to give one lucky Charlestonian four tickets to Aquarium Aglow and an Aquarium swag bag. Enter to win.*

• Need a fun outing for a holiday girls’ night or a space to host your team for a work event — what about your kiddo’s next birthday? The Community Table at Lowes Foods has an abundance of two-hour private event options for parties up to 12. Here’s three parties we’d love to host (and attend).*

• Big box stores continue to lobby for the Credit Card Competition Act — a bill that could dismantle credit card rewards. If signed into law, corporations would benefit from lower fees by potentially sacrificing the security and benefits of cardholders. Learn more about the bill and ways to voice your stance.**

When to visit

• Friday, Dec. 15 | 4-8 p.m.
• Saturday, Dec. 16 | 12-8 p.m.
• Sunday, Dec. 17 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m.