Whether you’re new to the game or a pro, give 843 Mahjong a call to set up your next private party. | Photo by Marsha Patel
It doesn’t matter if you’re planning a birthday party, wedding, game night, retirement party, or celebrating any of life’s other milestones — there’s a small business that can help you get the job done + even take your event to the next level.
Get hands-on Pasta Party Charleston |Ready to elevate your gathering? We’re not gnocch-ing around. This hands-on cooking class will come to your home or vacation rental, and teach all ages and levels to learn how to make pasta and sauces from scratch.
843 Mahjong | Planning a birthday party or a get-together? Is your crew obsessed with mahjong? Give Marsha Patel a call to book your next game night.
Big Gurl | Let that creativity flow + host a private crafting party at this King Street craft cafe. The studio also offers self-guided crafts and ticketed events. Tap here to get to know owner Rosie Werden.
St. Philip’s Tea Room | Through Friday, May 9 | 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | St. Philip’s Church | Price of purchase | Enjoy a Lowcountry lunch complete with dessert at one of the most historic Charleston churches.
American Mah Jongg for Beginners | 12-2 p.m. | Edgar Allan Poe Branch Library, Sullivan’s Island | Free | Learn to play American Mah Jongg + make new friends — if you are brand-new, plan to arrive early.
North Charleston Farmers Market | 3-7 p.m. | Park Circle Pavilion, North Charleston | Free entry | Join the opening day of the North Charleston Farmers Market, offering local produce, art + crafts, and specialty foods.
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.
Family Happy Hour | 4:30-6 p.m. | Charleston Aqua Park, Johns Island | $20 | Start the weekend on the water and unwind with your kids.
Charleston Oxygen Ball | 6:30 p.m. | Gaillard Center | $325 | Local celebrities will be paired with the pros and dancing to raise funds to support the mission of the American Lung Association.
Saturday, May 10
Cast Off Fishing Tournament | 6 a.m.-2 p.m. | Folly Beach Fishing Pier | $5+ | There’s plenty of fish to be caught + a few prizes for those who reel in the largest ones.
Native Plant Festival | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Old Santee Canal Park, Moncks Corner | $5 | Explore lots of local vendors, a guided herb walk, and lots of native plants available for purchase.
Summerville MayFest | 1-5 p.m. | Hutchinson Square, Summerville | Free entry | Enjoy live music, games, and food trucks as the community comes together to raise funds for Parents Partnership Purpose.
ECCO helps nearly 3,000 neighbors every year, and most of them are women. This includes single moms, grandmothers raising their grandkids, and older women facing financial hardship. Your donation will help provide essentials like food, clothing, medical, dental, and financial assistance to women who are working hard to care for their families.
Awe Fest, originally set for this Saturday, has been rescheduled to Saturday, June 28. Next month, you can look forward to a celebration where history, culture, and community meet for a fun-filled day. For more festivals + events happening this month, take a look at our Plan Ahead.
Real Estate
The Charles, a new luxury waterfront community, is now available for leasing. The 15 three-story townhomes and eight residential flats are in the Harleston Village neighborhood at the corner of Broad and Barre streets.
Number
10. That’s how many SC hotels landed on Travel + Leisure’s top 500 hotels. Seven of the Palmetto State’s 10 hotels are in the Charleston area, including The Dewberry, Hotel Bennett, and Zero George — see the rest of the list. (The Post and Courier)
Traffic
Heads up. Tonight, May 8, starting at 9 p.m. through tomorrow, May 9, at 6 a.m., there will be lane closures at US 17 Northbound starting near the intersection of Albemarle Road + ending near the exit ramp to Lockwood Boulevard for Ashley River Crossing bridge construction.
Read
Mark your calendar + plan to join the Charleston Friends of the Library at Holy City Brewing on Sunday, May 18, from 1 to 4 p.m. The Holy City Book Fair will feature local authors, books, and beer. The funds raised will support literacy and educational programs in Charleston.
Biz
Break out your party hats and get ready to celebrate. Odd Duck Market is celebrating two years of business on Saturday, May 31, from 4 to 7 p.m. You can expect to shop, sip, and enjoy bites from jm bros provisions. It’s free to attend, and everyone is welcome.
Drink
Looking for a party, minus the booze. We’ve got you covered.The Great Curious Cocktail Party, an alcohol-free event, is happening next Wednesday, May 14, at Sèchey.
Trending
Check this out. Local photographer @themilkywaychaser’s iconic shots of dolphins playing in the wake of large ships were recently featured by @oceansnation.
Featured Home
Meet The Coves at Lakes of Cane Bay — industry-leading, energy-efficient homes nestled around a sparkling 300-acre lake. Choose from one- and two-story floorplans featuring designer finishes, a full suite of Whirlpool® appliances, whole-home blinds, and a fully sodded yard with irrigation. Schedule a tour.*
Featured Deal
Get more for mom this Mother’s Day. Now through Monday, May 12, Woodhouse Spa is offering 10% more on any gift card over $300. Use code MOMCHS for the downtown location or MOMMTP for Mount Pleasant. Snag the deal.*
Stat
$8,000+. That’s how much you could spend if your dog breaks a bone in a car crash, fall, or collision — from wound treatment and x-rays to emergency surgery and aftercare. Luckily,this pet insurance plan could reimburse you up to 90% of that cost.*
Shop
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Feature your biz in our 2025 Parents’ Gift Guide
Put your business in front of thousands of daily readers. | Graphic by 6AM City
This month, we launched our 2025 Parents’ Gift Guide to showcase gifts that say I appreciate you to parents, grandparents, neighbors, mentors, and life-long friends.
While we’ve already filled all our slots ahead of Mother’s Day, we’ve opened up a few more for Father’s Day.
Whether your business offers a neat product, one-of-a-kind gift, or unique service that could be enjoyed by a father figure — we want to feature it. Secure your spot by Friday, May 23.
It’s easy to support small businesses across the globe when you shop unique + one-of-a-kind products on Etsy. One of our favorite things to browse is Etsy’s selection of custom artwork. These are five of our favorites:
Mother’s Day is around the corner, so plan something extra sweet. Maternal figures who dine at Big Bad Breakfast this Sunday, May 11, will receive a complimentary Strawberry Dessert Biscuit featuring a house-made biscuit, homemade strawberry jam, strawberries, and whipped cream. You don’t have to worry about a reservation; both downtown and Mount Pleasant locations only accept walk-ins.
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When was the Ashley Landing project approved by the city council?
Charleston Mayor Cogswell says the site will serve as a one-stop shop for West Ashley. | Rendering provided by EDENS
If you selected September 2024, you were correct. Learn more about the newest work-live-play community planned for the Charleston area by clicking the blue button below.
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