We are biased toward loving any celebration that involves confetti. | Photo by Leigh Webber Photography provided by Spoleto Festival
Take out your calendar, grab your day planner, or text all your friends — these are the top events we recommend heading to this month.
Festivals Spoleto Festival USA | Friday, May 23-Sunday, June 8 | Locations vary | Prices vary | For 17 days and nights, this festival fills historic theaters, churches, and outdoor spaces with performances by renowned artists + emerging performers.
Concerts Mark Bryan | Saturday, May 3 | 6 p.m. | The Windjammer, Isle of Palms | $20+ | Experience a founding member of Hootie & the Blowfish on the NÜTRL Beach Stage.
You can’t beat the views at The Windjammer.
Photo by @amanda.beth.wilkins
For the fam Spring Family Day | Saturday, May 17 | Middleton Place | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Free for members or included with admission | Experience livestock + agriculture practices, and hands-on activities.
Theater “Les Misérables” | Tuesday, May 13-Sunday, May 18 | Times vary | North Charleston Performing Arts Center | $30+ | You have the chance to see a Tony Award-winning musical right here in the Lowcountry.
Mayor’s Music & Art Reception | 4:30-6 p.m. | Mount Pleasant Town Hall | Free | Check out the new featured art, meet the artists, and chat with folks on the Arts + Pride Commission.
Sushi Master Class | 6:30 p.m. | Edisto River Brewing Company LLC, Johns Island | $60 | Take your sushi skills to the next level in this hands-on class designed for foodies ready to go beyond the basics.
Thursday, May 1
Margarita Candle Class | 6:30-8 p.m. | Edmund’s Oast Brewing Co. | $45 | Join for a night of making margarita candles in the taproom.
SINGO — Music Bingo | 7 p.m. | Palmetto Brewing Company | Price of purchase | Enjoy a fun night of music bingo featuring 150 hit songs played in 45-second clips, with multiple chances to win house cash.
Kyle Cooke Meet & Greet + DJ Set | 9 p.m. | Republic Garden & Lounge | Free | Stop by the meet + greet with Bravo’s Kyle Cooke, and stay for his DJ set, mixed cocktails, and good vibes.
Friday, May 2
Fossil Friday | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | The Charleston Museum | Free for members or with museum admission | Join Curator of Natural History Matthew Gibson to learn about current projects and to help identify your fossil finds.
The Harbinger and Harken Cookbook Launch Party | 5-8 p.m. | Harken Cafe & Bakery | The cookbook is your entry ticket | Celebrate the launch of The Harbinger and Harken’s first cookbook.
Charleston Tech Week “Geekout” Finale | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | The Harbour Club at Westedge | $25+ | Expect brains, bourbon, beats, and a killer crowd of founders, funders, and future-builders.
Bloomtown Flower Market is open for business in Mount Pleasant. The wholesale flower market + floral design studio is located in the Bridgewater Center just off Houston Northcutt Boulevard. The new space offers fresh-cut blooms, greens, supplies, workstations, and workshops.
Arts
The North Charleston Arts Fest starts today. Join the five-day family celebration of art and culture. From dance performances to art competitions and everything in between, there is sure to be something everyone enjoys. Pro tip: All events are free entry.
Kids
Time to party.Kids Garden Mt. Pleasant, a play-based, creative arts learning center, is celebrating 12 years. Join the family fun this Sunday, May 4, from 2 until 6 p.m. at the center, which sits just off West Coleman Boulevard near Agaves Cantina.
History
The Charleston Museum has launched a new audio tour at the Heyward-Washington House, spotlighting the home’s connections to the American Revolutionary War. The tour also marks 250 years since the war started.
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Set your reminder + plan to join the tequila and mezcal tasting tonight at A Maker’s Post SI with Sullivan’s Fish Camp, Don Gato Tequila, and Stroll Sullivan’s Island. The fun gets started at 6:30 p.m.
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Did you know Page’s Okra Grill also offers pimento cheese grits? | Photo by Page’s Okra Grill
Pimento cheese — also known as the pâté of the south or Carolina caviar — is a staple here in the Lowcountry. Typically made from cheese, mayonnaise, and pimentos, this dip or spread can stand alone or elevate dishes, sandwiches, and even grits with a generous dollop on top.
We passed the mic to you to learn about the best spots in the Lowcountry serving pimento cheese; then, we took a peek at the menu for a few items catching our eye.
Sandy P. recommended Page’s Okra Grill. | Pimento cheese is mentioned a total of 17 times across the restaurant’s brunch, lunch, and supper menus. Try out the loaded pimiento cheese fries.
Carolyn G. suggested Roxbury Mercantile in Meggett. | Try this spot’s house-made version of the dip with crackers or on one of its burgers.
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