Back Barn blends rustic chic with southern style. | Photo provided by Bedaw Farms
There’s a new event space in Awendaw, about 30 minutes from downtown Charleston. The Back Barn, located at Bedaw Farms, officially opens on Jan. 29.
Blending Southern hospitality with a rustic aesthetic, the venue is designed for weddings, corporate gatherings, family celebrations, and other events.
Back Barn is a renovated grain silo connected to a refurbished 1950s dairy barn, offering an open floor plan, high ceilings, and a 30-ft covered pavilion with concrete floors that can host up to 175 guests. Situated on a 40-acre working farm, the property includes various photo backdrops such as woodlands, open lawns, a goat farm, and horse stables.
Available year-round, the venue lets renters choose their own vendors. Pro tip: There’s still availability for 2025 bookings.
City Editor Erika here — stay tuned to our Instagram as we check out this new space and share our adventure.
Wednesday, Jan. 29 Lunar New Year Macrame Class | 6-8 p.m. | Snafu Brewing Company, North Charleston | $45 | Celebrate and ring in the Lunar New Year by creating a crescent moon macrame wall hanging.
Author Signing with Emma Grey | 6-7:30 p.m. | Sweeter Than Fiction | Free | Come meet Emma Grey and get your books signed.
Thursday, Jan. 30 Mahjong Lessons | Through Thursday, March 27 | Times vary | The Willet Room at The Dunlin, Auberge Resorts Collection, Johns Island | $100 | Join friends for a lesson with expert instructors, complete with step-by-step guidance, and a complimentary specialty cocktail.
Sofar Sounds x Upper Peninsula | 7:30-10 p.m. | NOMO | $25 | Try something new and enjoy live music at this secret concert series.
Friday, Jan. 31 Shuck & Slurp | 1-2:30 p.m. | Counter Culture Coffee | $75 | Take a class to shuck oysters and sip wine with Isabella Macbeth aka the “Holy City Oyster Maven.”
Low Country Winter Coin Show | Through Sunday, Feb. 2 | Exchange Park, Ladson | Free entry | Don’t miss three days of coins, currency, gold, silver, and almost everything else related to money you can imagine.
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Who needs a vacation when you can call this home? | Photo provided by Willow Bridge Property Company
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The Brew Cellar in Park Circle will permanently close on Monday, Feb. 17, or sooner if inventory runs out, citing rising costs of SC’s mandatory liability insurance. For 11 years, this local spot has been a go-to for sipping or grabbing drinks to-go. Read the full statement.
Concert
Luke Bryan will bring his “Country Song Came On Tour” to the Credit One Stadium on Friday, July 18. The singer will have special guests including George Birge, Avery Anna, Drake Milligan, and DJ Rock. Tickets go on sale this Friday, Jan. 31 at 10 a.m. (WCBD)
Watch
Bravo recently shared a sneak peek of the upcoming 22nd season of “Top Chef,” and this North Charleston chef is featured in the lineup. Tune in starting on Thursday, March 13, at 9 p.m. (Eater Carolinas)
Announced
Next week, the Nathaniel Russell House Museum will close for annual maintenance from Monday, Feb. 3, to Friday, Feb. 7. Updates include deep cleaning collection items, improving the kitchen house, and preparing for increased visitors on daily tours.
Opening
Biscuit Belly, a Kentucky-based restaurant known for its craft biscuits, is opening in Summerville next Tuesday, Feb. 4, at West Richardson and Central Avenue. A grand opening on Friday, Feb. 7, will include free drip coffee with purchases and a chance for the first 50 customers to win free menu items for a year. (WCBD)
Festival
The Sea & Sand Festival, Folly Beach’s longest-running event, returns Feb. 22-23 with family-friendly activities. Enjoy live music, 80+ vendors, a kids’ area, a surfboard painting contest, and a sand sculpting competition. Get your tickets.
Try This
There’s a lot happening at the Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry. From immersive exhibits like a live news studio and a kid-friendly grocery store to a year-long series of fun events, there’s something to keep the whole family entertained. Plan your visit.*
Eat
The Super Bowl is just 11 days away, but who’s counting? Focus your energy on the game — not cooking the snacks — by pre-ordering a catering tray from Lowes Foods. Think: Chicken tenders, wings, sandwiches, sweet treats, and more. Browse all options.*
Job
Don’t let your job posting get lost on over-saturated job sites. Get premium visibility when you post on our local job board. Your first listing is free.
On Friday, Feb. 14, the storefront windows of Dumas’ downtown location will feature 10 to 20 playful pups from Cindy Lou’s Sanctuary. On Saturday, Feb. 15, pups from Friends of Berkeley Animal Center will take their place.
All puppies at the event will be available for adoption. Fun fact: Past events have seen a 100% adoption rate. We’ll keep our fingers crossed for this year too.
If you’re not ready to adopt but still want to support, stop by the puppy photo and kissing booth on Saturday, Feb. 15, to “smooch a pooch” for a donation. Tickets for a 50/50 raffle will also be sold to raise funds for Berkeley Animal Center. As part of the center’s “Have a Heart, Save a Heart” initiative, personalized hearts will be available for purchase for $5, with proceeds benefiting heartworm treatment.
The Buy
The Buy
A tabletop fire pit that’s less than $30. It burns smoke-free and fosters a warm + relaxing environment.
I’ve noticed several new event spaces in addition to Back Barn, like The Grand, The Waverly, and Kersey House. If you know of any more, let the team know and we can work on an updated guide of Charleston-area event venues.
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