The details

What to expect

• There will be buckets of oysters, live music on the main stage, raw oyster shucking + eating contests, wine and beer, and a food court featuring local eateries. There’s even a children’s area planned to keep your little ones entertained while you shuck oysters to your heart’s content.
• Radio Bomb, members of the Blue Dogs, Uncle Mingo, and the East Coast Party Band will headline the event after Solid Country Gold takes the stage.
• Food and beverage tickets will be available for purchase at the festival, in addition to oyster knives + gloves. Pro tip: Pets, coolers, and outside food and beverages are not permitted.

• Candlelight Stretch | Wednesday, Jan. 31 | 7-8 p.m. | The Purple Beauty Bar, 5101 Ashley Phosphate Rd., Ste. 103, Charleston | $16+ | Enjoy a tranquil evening and immerse yourself in the soothing ambiance of candlelight as you stretch.
• Charleston Southern Women’s Basketball vs Radford | Wednesday, Jan. 31 | Charleston Southern University, 9200 University Blvd., Charleston | $5+ | Cheer on the CSU Women’s Basketball team.

• De-stressing with Art | Thursday, Feb. 1 | 6-8 p.m. | 1039 Hwy. 41 Service Rd., Mount Pleasant | $25 | Drop the stress and pick up a paintbrush at this relaxing art event.
• Black History + Chef Table Experience | Thursday, Feb. 1-Sunday, Feb. 4 | 6-8 p.m. | 2241 Savannah Hwy., Charleston | $125 | Join the culinary journey and explore the rich flavors and stories of Black history.

• Charleston Home + Design Show | Friday, Feb. 2-Sunday, Feb. 4 | Times vary | North Charleston Convention Center, 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston | Price of purchase | Get that next home project in action and meet your next designer, contractor, or supplier.
• Valentine’s Macrame Coaster Class | Friday, Feb. 2 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Palmetto Brewing Co., 289 Huger St., Charleston | $30 | Join in on an evening of love and craft macrame heart coasters.

• Take me out to the ball game. The Charleston RiverDogs 2024 single-game tickets are now on sale. Some theme nights have also been announced, including Replica Ring Giveaway, Boy Band Night, and Margaritaville Night. The team is coming off another red-hot season and three championships.

• Charleston County launched The Recycle Coach, an interactive recycling app to help residents recycle correctly, increase recycling rates, and decrease contamination. Users will receive reminders and updates on service changes and can notify officials if they face any issues. (WCSC)

• A Charleston-based ocean exploration group believes they found Amelia Earhart’s plane at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. In September 2023, Tony Romeo, the Lowcountry pilot, and his crew started the three-month expedition through the Pacific Ocean. (WCIV)

• Honor, legacy, and celebration. Explore the International African American Museum and the new special exhibit Ming Smith: Feeling the Future. This special exhibition explores works from the artist’s five decades of creation.

• Roper St. Francis Healthcare’s new mobile health unit is set to launch next month. The vehicle will help provide screenings for cancer, diabetes, and heart problems to those in underserved and rural communities. (The Post and Courier)

• To protect and serve… pizza? Two Charleston Police officers responded to a crash that involved a pizza delivery driver. The driver wasn’t able to finish the delivery, so the officers volunteered to complete the order. See it for yourself. (WCBD)

• In our latest edition of CHStoday Wellness in partnership with Roper St. Francis Healthcare: New Charleston County Park; a physician’s take on health supplements; top five local wellness stories of 2023; and more. Read the newsletter.*

• The big game is less than two weeks away. If you’re hosting, or bringing a dish (like the good friend you are), these mini halftime Hawaiian roll sandwiches, jalapeño mac and cheese with corn and tomato salad, and stuffed artichokes are sure touchdowns.*

• Callie’s Hot Little Biscuits | This biscuit shop is offering king cake-inspired shortcakes.
• APFlour | King cakes and sugar cookies are available to preorder.
• Great Harvest Cafe and Bakery | Although they’re not on the menu, this bakery is offering king cakes. Call to order.