Prepare for a wild weekend across five downtown venues. | Photo by @sewe
Charleston, things are about to get wild — the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition, better known as SEWE, returns Friday, Feb. 14, through Sunday, Feb. 16. The annual event features artists, craftsmen, collectors, sporting enthusiasts, and the community coming together to celebrate the great outdoors.
Did you know? SEWE is a nonprofit that aims to increase tourism + boost local economies, all while raising awareness and educating folks about wildlife and the outdoors. The nonprofit achieves that goal through 90+ events, 300 exhibitions, and over 80 artists on display at five venues across downtown.
Business Expo | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Harbour Club at WestEdge | $10 | Join the Harbour Club at the WestEdge Business Expo, featuring some of Charleston’s most distinguished and innovative companies.
Friday, Jan. 31
Evening Tea Ceremony + Somatic Workshop | 5:30-7 p.m. | Hampton Park | Donations are appreciated | Join this tea meditation and nature-based body healing workshop.
Hot Stove Dinner | 6-9 p.m. | The Joe | $180+ | Join this annual event to hear from guest speaker Bo Jackson.
PoHo Winter Night Market | 5-9 p.m. | Pour House | Price of purchase | Shop goods from 40+ vendors and enjoy live music.
Vibes for Vets Benefit Concert | 5-10 p.m. | New Realm Brewery, Daniel Island | Free Entry | This special event is dedicated to raising awareness and funds for veterans.
Sunday, Feb. 2
Taste of Gullah Geechee | Sweetgrass Hall | $75 | Enjoy a family-style feast featuring authentic Gullah Geechee dishes prepared by local chefs.
Phở King, a new concept from the creators of Pink Bellies, will be serving pho + Vietnamese cuisine. The pop-up will start next month on Wednesdays and operate out of the Pink Bellies’ King Street spot. (The Post and Courier)
Civic
Construction on phase one of the Lowcountry Lowline is set for this fall. Charleston City Council approved funding for the first phase (a 1.6-mile path, a park, and two revenue-generating parking lots). Cooper River Bridge TIF is the funding source, and Friends of the Lowline will fundraise to offset costs.
Biz
New year, large space.The Coastal Cupboard, a local grocery + kitchen store, is gearing up for an expansion to double its size. The shop located in Belle Hall Shopping Center is currently under construction as it is taking over its neighboring space, with plans and to open in April. (The Post and Courier)
Concert
This summer, the Dave Matthews Band will rock Daniel Island back-to-back nights. The group will play at Credit One Stadium on Friday, June 20 + Saturday, June 21. Ticket sales begin on Friday, Feb. 21, at 10 a.m. (Holy City Sinner)
Try This
On Saturday, Feb. 8, from 9:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., you can join local artisan Sarah Edwards-Hammond at The Charleston Museum for a hands-on workshop on sweetgrass basketry. Tickets will be $75 for museum members, and $105 for non-members.
Cause
Make dreams come true and join Make-A-Wish South Carolina’s 2025 Wish Night Gala, taking place on Saturday, March 1. The event will be hosted at Wild Dunes Resort, where you’ll hear inspirational stories, see a special live wish reveal, and live + silent auctions.
Sports
Get this: 23-year-old College of Charleston senior Kieron van Wyk made history. In his first tournament on the Advocates Professional Golf Association Tour, he became the first amateur golfer to win the event since the tour started in 2010. Congratulations and go Cougars.
Wellness
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Health
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Finance
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Eat
🏆 Let’s go, chef
Chef Shuai Wang has been honored with several awards and most recently, named a 2025 SC Chef Ambassador. | Photo by Marcus Nilsson/Bravo
Get ready to cheer on North Charleston’s own, Chef Shuai Wang. He will head to Canada with more than a dozen other chefs to compete in season 22 of Bravo’s “Top Chef.” You may recognize Chef Wang’s name from his restaurants Jackrabbit Filly + King BBQ, or the dozens of headlines he’s been a part of over the years for winning awards for his food.
Although you’ll have to wait until Thursday, March 13, to tune into the show, you can see a sneak peek here. The show will air on Thursday nights starting at 9 p.m. Pro tip: Episodes will be available the next day on Peacock.
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