The Credit One Charleston Open will host more than 100 athletes and 90,000 fans. | Photo by @creditonecharlestonopen
Lucky you. You just found CHStoday’s Plan Ahead, a list of some of the biggest events to plan for that are taking place throughout Charleston each month.
Festivals
Charleston Wine + Food Festival | Wednesday, March 5-Sunday, March 9 | Times vary | Various locations | Ticket prices vary by event | This annual five-day event showcases the local culinary industry + top chefs, winemakers, storytellers, artisans, and food enthusiasts from around the globe.
Active
Catch the Leprechaun 5K | Saturday, March 15 | 8:30 a.m. | Blue Sky Endurance, Mount Pleasant | $45+ | On your mark, get set, go register for this event, perfect for runners, walkers, and stroller pushers.
Sports
Credit One Charleston Open | Saturday, March 29-Sunday, April 6 | Times vary | Credit One Stadium | $10+ | Celebrating its 25th year in Charleston, the award-winning tournament will feature top-notch tennis + Family Weekend, live music, premium food and beverage options, and pickleball.
The Garden Bar | Until Sunday, March 23 | 12-5 p.m. | The Charleston Place | Price of purchase | Relax and unwind in Market Street Circle as you savor these unique botanical cocktails.
Candle Class | 6-8 p.m. | Odyssey Bottle Shop | $40 | Explore your artistic side and make candles to take home.
Friday, Feb. 28
High Tea at Bal Harbour Shops Pop-up | Each Friday until April 4 | 3-6 p.m. | The Whitman, Mount Pleasant | $49 | Experience an afternoon of elegance with a traditional-style tea service featuring live music, teas, finger sandwiches, and sweet pastries.
Pottery Imprints in the Park | 9-11 a.m. | Carr-Richardson Park | $70 | Learn how to hand-build trinket dishes or a plate + press leaves and flowers onto the pieces to leave a bit of nature’s touch.
Mardi Pardi | 12-6:30 p.m. | Blu Beachfront Bar & Grill, Folly Beach | Free entry | Enjoy sips + bites as you soak up the sunshine, salty air, and killer live sets.
Art Charleston is centered around innovation and fashion this year. | Photos by MCG Photography
Looking for a dose of inspiration heading into spring?
Make plans to immerse yourself in our city’s creative culture during Art Charleston, happening Wednesday, April 23–Sunday, April 27 at The Gibbes Museum of Art.
The five-day festival highlights the intersection of fine art and high fashion with:
Professional workshops
Lectures + panel discussions
Plus, signature events like the Art of Design Luncheon, Gibbes on the Street, the inaugural Sew Surreal fashion show, and Artisan Fair
Art Charleston’s newest event, Sew Surreal, will feature 10 designers who will design a collection based on a piece from the Gibbes Permanent Collection. Bonus: It’s being held in the stunning Lenhardt Garden + will feature live music. Recording artist Mike B will be gracing the runway with a performance specially curated and inspired by the artwork and designers.
Folly Beach is now home to Shoobies, an ice cream shop that took over the former Dolce Banana Café space on Center Street. The shop offers hard-scooped ice cream, soft-served, and homemade waffle cones. (The Post and Courier)
Development
Mount Pleasant’s Pitt Street Bridge Micromobility project will bring improvements, including road resurfacing, new gravel parking stalls, pedestrian lighting, and a rebuilt kayak ramp. Now, the project will also feature a pollinator garden, a space filled with plants specifically for pollinators. The project is set to be finished this summer. (WCSC)
Shop
Have you heard? Draper James, a clothing store founded by Reese Witherspoon, has officially opened. The King Street store is across the street from El Jefe Texican Cantina and is open seven days a week, tap here to see the hours.
Environment
Joint Base Charleston is looking for your input on an environmental restoration program community involvement plan. Set aside five to 10 minutes and answer these 10 questions — your input will shed light on how to keep the community informed about the status of environmental clean-up.
Try This
Calling all locals. Thanks to Bulldog Tours, those who live in Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties are invited to enjoy a free daytime history tour or a nighttime ghost tour next Monday, March 3. Pro tip: There is limited availability for these tours + proof of residency is required at check-in.
Next month, Islander 71 will host “Shucking for Hope Lodge,” an oyster roast that will benefit Hope Lodge Charleston. Secure your ticket for Saturday, March 15, to enjoy all-you-can-eat local oysters and live music starting at 2 p.m. Pro tip: This is Islander 71’s final oyster roast of the season.
Number
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Real Estate
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Finance
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Job
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For big and small businesses, it’s a smart way to connect with candidates who understand the local community and culture. Plus, hiring locally usually means a faster, smoother hiring process. Whether you’re looking for a job or trying to fill one, CHStoday Job Board keeps things simple, practical, and close to home.
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🌅 The countdown is on — next weekend, Daylight Saving Time will have us seeing the sunset at 7:23 p.m. Although I’m not crazy about losing an hour of sleep, I cannot wait for extra sunshine.
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