We’re egg-cited for brunch this weekend. | Photo provided by @churchandunion
In this town, brunchin’ ain’t easy — but it’s necessary. We listed a whole bunch of brunch options, along with menu recs, pro tips, and more. Plan your weekend and pour those mimosas.
Weekend musts
Page’s Okra Grill | Saturday + Sunday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. | Southern restaurant | Order the fried green tomatoes and The Coleman breakfast spread with breakfast sausage.
Weekday wonders
DAPS Breakfast and Imbibe | Thursday-Tuesday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | Diner | In the mood for something sweet? Dig into the Cinnamon Toast Crunch Sticky Bun.
St. Patrick’s Day | 11 a.m. | Tommy Condon’s | Price of purchase | Grab your crew and get ready for an epic St. Paddy’s bash featuring live music, green beer, and drink specials that’ll keep the good times flowing.
Art Room Surprise | 1 p.m. | Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry | Free with admission | Children three years and up are invited to make art using different kinds of paints, drawing techniques, and mixed media.
Tuesday, March 18
Martini Candle Experience | 5-7 p.m. | La Cave | $60 | Craft candles, sip cocktails, and enjoy petit plats.
Throw with the Rays | 6-8 p.m. | Lumber Jill’s Axe Throwing | $30+ | Join the Stingrays for an unforgettable night of axe throwing, great food, and giving back.
Wednesday, March 19
Volunteer at the farm | 12-2 p.m. | Flowertown Charm, Summerville | Free | Lend a hand with daily projects, farm upkeep, and, of course, animal care.
Oyster Roast | 6-9 p.m. | Bay Street Biergarten | $15 | Enjoy oysters, live music, a silent auction, and games.
St. Patrick’s Day. Join in on the local fun by heading to the annual Charleston St. Patrick’s Day parade at 10 a.m. The parade marches down King Street to Broad Street, ending at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist.
Mansion Monday
You could call Daniel Island Park home. This 5,564-sqft waterfront estate recently hit the market and boasts five spacious bedrooms, five full baths + two half baths. The property also features a covered deepwater dock, pool, hot tub, and gazebo — perfect for sunset soaks, weekend boating, and year-round relaxation.
History
The Charleston Museum + the College of Charleston are joining forces for an archaeological excavation at the historic Heyward-Washington House. Archaeologists are hoping to uncover remnants of an early 18th-century gunsmithing workshop. This experience will be open to the public on Fridays and Saturdays, offering the chance to experience this process and history firsthand.
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Kiawah River + Dillard-Jones Builders are donating $150,000 from 2024 Southern Living Idea House ticket sales to four local nonprofit organizations: Communities in Schools of SC, Sea Island Habitat for Humanity, Distinguished Young Women, and the Emanuel Nine Memorial Foundation. Fun fact: 17,000+ visitors toured the home before it sold for ~$5.4 million.
Sports
The Coastal Athletic Association has announced its postseason awards, and for the first time in program history, the College of Charleston’s Taryn Barbot has been named the conference’s Player of the Year. Congratulations. (Holy City Sinner)
Legacy
On Saturday, March 29, at 11 a.m., folks will gather to honor the life of former Charleston resident Nathalie Dupree, who died in January. Hear stories about the James Beard Award-winning cookbook author’s 85 years in the Camden Room at the Charleston Visitor Center. (Charleston City Paper)
Small Biz
Good things come in small packages. We’ll be celebrating Small Business Week, an initiative to highlight our city’s local enterprises, from Sunday, May 4 to Saturday, May 10. If you own a local small business, join us by filling out a form about your business.
Eat
If you’re like us, you’re preparing to dust off your grills for another season of delicious outdoor cooking. Need inspo? These grilled marinated shrimp and salmon with avocado bruschetta recipeshave us fired up.*
Biz
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Finance
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Festival
Cozy up to a bookish weekend in Columbia
Presented by Richland Library
Enjoy talks by bestselling authors, genre-focused panels, live entertainment, hands-on activities, and more at Read Freely Fest. | Photos provided by Richland Library
Book lovers, rejoice — Read Freely Fest is taking over Richland Library Main in Columbia, SC, from Friday, March 28 to Sunday, March 30.
Start your weekend on the right page at the “Overdue” kickoff party. Then, meet NYT bestselling authors like Abbott Kahler and Patti Callahan Henry at interactive panels, get your favorite books signed, and experience an audiobook silent disco.
Take me out to the ball game, and although I love peanuts and Cracker Jacks, we’re trying something new this year because the RiverDogs are taking the snack game to the next level. The team’s latest concession concoctions include beer shakes, Nashville Hot Chicken Tacos, and Cheeto-dusted ice cream — see what else is on the menu.
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🍳 A majority of CHStoday readers are leaving kitchen competitions to the professionals
As the Lowcountry cheers on Chef Shuai Wang as he competes in season 22 of Bravo’s “Top Chef,” we asked if you would be brave enough to compete. 53.3% said you’d rather not, and 46.7% said you’d be willing to put your skills to the test.
Those who are feeling brave enough to compete said they hoped they’d have one of the following Charleston ingredients in their basket:
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