Lucky you. You just found CHStoday’s Plan Ahead, a list of some of the biggest events taking place throughout Charleston next month.
Foodie fun Lowcountry Oyster Festival | Sunday, Feb. 1 | The world’s largest oyster festival returns to the Lowcountry for its 42nd year, where you can eat and shuck 45,000+ lbs of oysters.
Watch pups compete in water jumping competitions. | Photo provided by Obviouslee Marketing
Photo provided by Obviouslee Marketing
Outdoors Southeastern Wildlife Exposition 2026 | Friday, Feb. 13-Sunday, Feb. 15 | SEWE is back for another year of art exhibits, classes, animal demonstrations, contests, shows, talks, and wildlife-centric fun.
Black History Month Celebrating Black History Month | All February | Honor and celebrate Black History Month with a rolling schedule of speakers, Taste of Gullah food events, and displays.
Artsy happenings Sea + Sand Festival | Saturday, Feb. 21 | Browse 80+ local vendors, enjoy local food and drink offerings, watch the sand sculpting contest, and soak in plenty of family fun.
Bundle up, more freezing temperatures are on the way. As for the chances of seeing any winter participation over the weekend, we’ll be keeping a close eye on the forecast. (WCSC)
Opening
Next month, Bareo, a Filipino-Japanese restaurant from Chef Nikko Cagalanan and the folks behind Kultura, is set to open at 73 Spring St. (the former Kultura spot). The new concept promises dumplings, kakigori, and great vibes.
Closed
After more than 50 years of serving the Lowcountry, local boutique Affordables Apparel has closed. The retail spot, known as the first discount fashion store in Charleston, once had six locations in the area. The brand’s sister store, Aiden Lane, has also closed its two locations. (The Post and Courier)
Real Estate
A four-story home on the Battery recently sold for $10.5 million below the initial asking price. The historic house at 2 Water St. sold for $7.4 million in an auction. Take a look inside. (The Post and Courier)
Development
Real estate groups Henderson Park and Landmark Properties gathered with community members to break ground on The Mark Charleston, a student housing community for the College of Charleston. With completion for the 2027–2028 academic year, the six-story building will feature 335 beds, three rooftop decks, and a pool deck.
Concert
Are you ready to “Lose Control”? Teddy Swims is making a stop in the Lowcountry. The singer, known for blending R&B, soul, hip-hop, and pop, will perform at the North Charleston Coliseum on Wednesday, June 10. Tickets go on sale tomorrow morning at 9 a.m.
Travel
Readyto explore more than a dozen Jersey Shore boardwalks? Breeze Airways now offers the first-ever direct connection between Charleston and Atlantic City. Service begins on Wednesday, May 6. Flights will operate on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Sports
Charleston Southern University Buccaneers announced it’s adding Women’s Flag Football to its sports program. This will mark CSU’s 17th varsity sport; the team is set to compete in the spring of 2028.
Community
New parking options for downtown hospitality workers at Union Pier Terminal are expected to be ready in roughly 60 days. CARTA’s board unanimously approved a $83,000 temporary lot at Concord Street lot taht is set to have a fence and an electronically controlled gate, and add 200+ parking spaces.
Real Estate
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Super Bowl LX kicks off on Sunday, Feb. 8. Whether you’re catching the game at your favorite sports bar or hosting a watch party at home, we’ve rounded up a few must-haves for every kind of big-game watcher:
👋 Hello! It’s so good to be back. I missed popping into your inboxes, Charleston. While I was out on leave, my husband and I welcomed our son Jack. I can’t wait to share photos from our favorite kid-friendly spots. In the meantime, tell me your favorite place to grab a cup of coffee, sincerely, a sleep-deprived first-time mom.
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