Shopping small is a big deal | The Holy City is made up of so many wonderful small businesses, here are a few our readers love, like Patina Market and Saltwater and Sourdough, in honor of Small Business Saturday.
Staying busy exploring Charleston | See what City Editors Callie + Erika have been up to in November from local dining, holiday festivities, and even spa treatments.
Fa-la-la-la-libations | These eight holiday pop-up bars will get you in the festive mood.
Events
Events
Saturday, Nov. 30
Saturday Late Night Music Series: Oldsoul | 9:30-11:30 p.m. | New Realm Brewing Co. | Free | This chill night with live music is the perfect vibe to unwind and enjoy the weekend.
American Express’s 15th Small Business Saturday | 3-7 p.m. | King Street | Price of purchase | This festive pop-up market will feature local small businesses, food trucks, and interactive stations.
Sunday, Dec. 1
Hatha & Hops Yoga | Sunday, Dec. 1 | 11-11:45 a.m. | Two Blokes Brewing, Mount Pleasant | $12+ | Bend and breathe at this weekly class for yogis of all ages, including kids; don’t forget to bring your own mat.
Illumination Charleston 2024 | Through Saturday, Dec. 7 | Locations + prices vary | Join Explore Charleston and Southern Living for an experience featuring special guests, cooking + decorating demonstrations, and a curated holiday market.
Sunday, Dec. 8
Sweetgrass Basket Making Class | 11 a.m. + 2 p.m. | Magnolia Plantation | $100 | Create your own sweetgrass basket with Jennifaye of Geechee Gyal Baskets — all materials and light refreshments are provided.
Small Business Saturday, an initiative dedicated to celebrating and supporting small and locally-owned businesses. Check out where City Editors Erika and Callie — plus, our social media followers — will be shopping today.
Seasonal
It would cost you nearly $50,000 to buy all the gifts from the “12 Days of Christmas” — up 3.6% from last year. Or you could just peruse our gift guide. Sorry, no partridges in pear trees here. (Tegna)
Cause
Have you been eyeing our guide to 40+ volunteer opportunities in Charleston? You’re not alone. According to a new study by AmeriCorps, formal volunteering and informal helping (think: helping your neighbor rake the leaves) are on the rise again after dipping in 2021 due to COVID-19.
Art
A banana duct-taped to a wall sold for $6.2 million this month. We’re not art critics, but we’re pretty sure you don’t need to pay that much to see good art around Charleston. (Smithsonian Magazine)
Health
Remember all the scammy weight loss ads from the 90s that promised “magical results” (but never delivered)? Well, thanks to Hers and GLP-1s — the ingredient behind Ozempic® and Wegovy® — we’re not that far off. Start your weight loss journey. Read website disclaimers for important consumer information.*
The Buy
The Buy
Yourfavorite thing on Oprah’s Favorite Things list for 2024. We’re seeing goodies like fluffy mittens and paint-by-numbers portraits. Psst — Oprah’s also picked finds from small businesses, like a hot chocolate collection made by Asheville, NC’s French Broad Chocolate.
All you small business shoppers, make sure you have the Neighborly Park Circle on your radar. This new shop’s grand opening is today, Nov. 30 and offers a curated selection of new and vintage furniture, household goods, and gift items sourced from local vendors.
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