Spoleto Festival USA returns with 100+ performances | From jazz and opera to dance and physical theater, here’s one can’t-miss Spoleto Festival USA event from each genre to help you plan your festival lineup.
Forging a new generation of makers | Take a peek behind the doors of the American College of the Building Arts + learn what students are up to and where you can see their work around the city.
Nature POP!® | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Magnolia Plantation | Included with admission | Check out this new art and nature exhibition by Sean Kenney, featuring 40 sculptures made entirely of LEGO bricks.
Spoleto Festival | Through Sunday, June 8 | Times, locations + prices vary | Find an event and experience renowned artists as well as emerging performers right here in the Holy City
Piccolo Spoleto Festival | Through Sunday, June 8 | Times, locations + prices vary | Experience artists from across the Southeast transforming Charleston into a celebration of performing, literary, and visual arts.
Saturday, May 24
Kids Drum Circle | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Pour House | Free | Round up the kiddos and head to the deck stage for a drum circle with Heal with Hearts.
Keith Urban | 7 p.m. | Credit One Stadium | $44+ | Get ready for a “Long Hot Summer” night and rock out on the “High and Alive World Tour.”
Sunday, May 25
Summer Kickoff Pool Party | 2-5 p.m. | Little Palm | Prices vary | Enjoy a laid-back afternoon by the pool with good vibes and even better beats from DJ ANTO.
Airbnb just launched a new in-app feature that allows you to book services and activities. Do you think they’ll offer any of these wellness trends around Charleston?
Arts
We have “American Gothic” at home. That’s something more people may be saying after Samsung acquired the rights to ~50 works from the Art Institute of Chicago, now available for download on Samsung Smart TVs — it also has pieces from the MOMA + the Met. But can they compete with our local art museums?
Job
Job hunting? Find your next opportunity close to home. Our community job board features local roles from employers who value hometown talent. Start searching now.
Eat
Chicken strips are back at McDonald’s. The McCrispy Strips recently became the restaurant’s first permanent addition in four years. Prices can vary by location, but you can usually get a combo meal for under $15. If this isn’t your flavor, explore other local restaurants with meals under $10.
City Guide
City Guide
✈️ Airport options that are plane delicious
With these airport tips, you’ll be a travel pro in no time. | Photo by @missadventuresome
Being hungry at the airport is not fun. Luckily, the Charleston International Airport offers a handful of restaurants, bars, and coffee shops for fliers to dine at before they board. Here’s a look at several options:
Charleston Beer Works | Concourse A | It’s five o’clock somewhere — explore local beer plus breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Kardea Brown’s Southern Kitchen | Central Marketplace (just past security) | This spot brings the rich flavors and vibrant culture of the Lowcountry and Gullah cuisine to travelers.
DeSano Pizza Bakery | Concourse B | Planes are the only thing in the air… so is the dough for freshly baked pizza.
Commonhouse Aleworks | Concourse B | This local brewery will provide a wide selection of beers for you to enjoy before your flight.
Harvest + Grounds | Central Marketplace (past security) | Enjoy a fresh coffee from King Bean Coffee Roasters and a treat from a local bakery.
Your favorite summer find during Amazon’s Memorial Day sale. Note: Deals subject to change.
⭐ With 40% off Sloosh pool floats, you’ll be bobbing in the water with back and head support.
⭐ Take 36% off women’s sun protection shirts, great for blocking UVA + UVB rays during summer hikes, pickleball games, and beach walks.
⭐ Deck out the patio with 46% off solar-powered outdoor string lights.
👋 Say hello to Parisian style. Sézane, afashion brand offering chic classics, timeless accessories, and in-store surprises, is officially open on the first floor of The Charleston Place. The store is open Monday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. + Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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