Table tennis was invented in the late 1800s. | Photo via College of Charleston
The nation’s collective interest in table tennis exists in a strange time loop: once every four years, as the Summer Olympic Games roll around, interest in the sport spikes.
Now, with the success of “Marty Supreme,” the game is gaining attention again — no Summer Games required. If you want to get ahead of the curve, grab a paddle and head to one of these local spots:
The City of North Charleston also offers table tennis for adults through its Parks and Recreation Department.
Head to Folly Beach’s Sand Dollar Social Club for a taste of old Charleston and a relaxed environment to play. For 50+ years, this cash-only establishment has welcomed locals through its storied doors.
Did we miss your favorite place to play table tennis? Let us know.
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Plan Ahead
The lineup is set for Spoleto Festival USA 2026. Returning in May, the 17-day performing arts festival will light up venues across the Holy City with theater, dance, orchestral music, choirs, jazz, and more stellar shows. Peep the full schedule so you can secure your tickets early.
Civic
Applications are open for the City of Charleston’s federal housing and community development funding grants. Eligible applicants can receive up to $50,000 for their proposed project, and the deadline to apply is Friday, Jan. 30.
Open
The next time you’re heading up the South Carolina coast, consider a stop at Brookgreen Gardens newest feature. Officials opened the Purdy Center this week, a new welcome center and indoor conservatory full of local flora, a floor-to-ceiling tropical wall, and rotating displays.
Concert
A reminder: Barry Manilow was supposed to perform at the North Charleston Coliseum tonight, but he rescheduled his show after a cancer diagnosis. Hold onto your tickets. They will still be good for the Wednesday, March 11 gig at the same venue.
Cause
Charleston’s Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim synagogue is hosting a blindfolded tasting of olive oils and balsamic vinegars next month. The fundraiser, organized by KKBE’s Disability and Inclusion Committee, will be led by world-renowned chemist Dr. Hoby Wedler, who has been blind since birth, on Saturday, Feb. 28.
Real Estate
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How many festivals will you attend in 2026? | Post by Morgan Wininger
Here’s a challenge for 2026: How many Charleston festivals can you make it to this year?
This handy post has some of the biggest + best Holy City festivities laid out in chronological order, which means you can mark your calendar, and get planning.
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Emerging star Demetrius Bing is making waves in the Charleston art scene, and it’s clear why when looking at his Instagram feed. His bold, abstract works are an unapologetic feast for the senses. I recommend you drop Bing a follow — the world would be a far more boring place without artists like him.
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