Join the Baking with Mom: A Babka Workshop, a hands-on class. | Photo provided by Charleston Wine + Food
Get your fill during the Charleston Wine + Food’s Summer Sizzle series. Expect hands-on experiences, engaging conversations, and foodie events celebrating flavors, culture, and community — all sprinkled around the Holy City from May through July.
Here’s a look at what’s on the menu. Pro tip: If something catches your eye, go ahead and grab your ticket — events are expected to sell out.
Cheers, to the Summer Sizzle series + good times all summer long.
Photo provided by Charleston Wine + Food
Baking with Mom: A Babka Workshop | Saturday, May 17 | 10 a.m. | $125 | Get hands-on in this class taught by Asheville-based baker and cookbook author Elana Pearlman and her mom — expect to create braided breads + learn about the history of this tradition.
Bar Contra Takeover @ babas on meeting | Monday, May 19 | 6 p.m. | $95 | Cocktail guru Dave Arnold brings a little magic to the 843 for a one-night-only patio party featuring drinks and bites.
Archaeological Excavations | Until Saturday, April 19 | Heyward-Washington House | Free with admission | Join archaeologists as they uncover remnants of an early 18th-century gunsmithing workshop.
Kelly Cup Playoffs | 7:05 p.m. | North Charleston Coliseum | $20+ | Cheer on the Rays as they start their quest to claim the Kelly Cup.
Charleston Stage’s “Legally Blonde” | Until Sunday, May 4 | Times vary | Dock Street Theatre | $47+ | This musical, based on the hit film starring Reese Witherspoon.
Party at The Point | Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina, Mount Pleasant | $15 | Kick off the weekend with the whole family at the longest-running happy hour concert series.
Saturday, April 19
Early Morning Bird Walk | 7:30-9:30 a.m. | Carr-Richardson Park | Free | Spot diverse bird species while leisurely strolling through the park.
Pickleball Fitness Class | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | The Pickle Bar, Summerville | Free | Pickleball and fitness collide for a killer workout.
Firefly Turns 20 — Community Celebration Party | 12-4 p.m. | Firefly Distillery, North Charleston | Free entry | Celebrate two decades of this local distillery with sips, bites, games, and shopping.
Fast & Fresh Cheesemaking | 1 p.m. | Jeremiah Farm & Goat Dairy, Johns Island | $45 | Roll up your sleeves and learn new skills in this hands-on cheesemaking workshop.
You asked, and we have an answer. The Fresh Market’s long-awaited opening is officially set. The new grocery store will open in Mount Pleasant’s Bowman Place Shopping Center on Wednesday, April 30.
Open
A beloved SC deli that’s been up and running for 80+ years, expanded with a new West Ashley location. Groucho’s new sandwich spot is located off Savannah Highway in the St. Andrews Shopping Center. We’ll take a STP Dipper, with Formula “45" sauce. (The Post and Courier)
Eat
James Beard Award-nominated Chef Nikko Cagalanan and the Kultura team are introducing “Sama-Sama,” a new monthly guest chef dinner series. Each month, a different guest chef will work with Cagalanan on a one-night-only, five-course tasting menu. The first dinner is next Wednesday, April 23 + tickets are $110 per guest.
Number
$1+ million. That’s how much the state will pay over the next three years for a chance for some Palmetto State restaurants to earn a Michelin Star. The prestigious and highly sought-after rating is expected to attract more foodies to SC restaurants. (The Post and Courier)
Legacy
A new statue honoring Captain Wayne Magwood, a beloved Mount Pleasant fisherman, stands near Shem Creek at the Magwood Pedestrian Bridge. Fun fact: The statue features a QR code that shares details about the local shrimping community and which restaurants serve locally caught seafood. (WCBD)
Watch
“Wild Wild South,” a new South Carolina ETV digital series, will debut next Tuesday, April 22. The show is hosted by wildlife camerawoman and filmmaker Hyatt Mamoun, and highlights the Lowcountry’s landscapes and wildlife. Tap here to learn how you can tune in.
Sports
Stingrays Head Coach Jared Nightingale was named the ECHL Coach of the Year. Nightingale is in his first season with the Rays + the third coach to win the award in the team’s history. Kelly Cup Playoffs start tonight, and the first 1,500 fans will receive rally towels.
Seasonal
If you’re looking to add a unique sweet treat to your menu this weekend, we’ve got you covered. These Easter basket cupcakes are easier than you think to make, thanks to a very unique ingredient. Hop to it.*
Make your business’s upcoming event or news the talk of the town. Through CHStoday’s self-service ad portal, you can purchase an ad in as little as five minutes. Bonus: We now offer bundles so you can get in front of more eyes for less.
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Wellness
Explore treatments in the 843
This medspa has been serving clients since April 2023. | Photo provided by Magnolia Medspa
Have you heard more and more friends discussing beauty and aesthetic treatments recently? The numbers don’t lie — the medical spa market is projected to grow by 13.7% this year, from $18.88 billion in 2024 to $21.47 billion in 2025.
If you’re curious about glow-up options, consider this your intro guide. Keep reading for three spots for all things aesthetics, beauty, and wellness.
Charleston Medical Spa | From facials to laser treatments, this James Island spot offers it all. Pro tip: New client consultations are $50.
Magnolia Medspa | This downtown spot has a team made up of physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and aestheticians. Offerings include eyebrow tinting and IV therapy.
Totality Medispa | You can get hair, body, and face treatments at one of the several Lowcountry locations. Pro tip: New patients can enjoy $25 off their first service.
The Buy
The CrossOver Bra by Honeylove feels as good as it looks. It’s beautifully made + engineered for real life wear (read: sculpting support without digging in or discomfort).
Heading to the archaeological digs at the Heyward-Washington House this weekend? Take a look at our chat with John Fisher, Curator of Archaeology at The Charleston Museum, as he shares why excavations like this are important.
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