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🎷 One-of-a-kind music experience
The event, presented by Explore Charleston, will have the Gaillard swinging and singing along. | Photo by Chris & Todd Owyoung
“When was the last time you did something for the first time?” Here’s an idea: get gussied up and swing into spring for the Darius Rucker Big Band Gala at the Gaillard Center on Tuesday, April 7.
The one-night experience promises an elevated Rucker in an intimate concert setting backed by the Robert Lewis Orchestra, conducted by Peter Graves.
“These big band shows are some of my favorite nights as it’s the only time I get to perform so many of the standards we all grew up listening to with the backing of such an incredible orchestra,” said Rucker in an Instagram post.
Enter to win Finals Weekend tickets to the 2026 Credit One Charleston Open
Presented by Credit One Charleston Open
Enter now to win two 100-level tickets for both days of Finals Weekend at the Credit One Charleston Open. | Photos provided by Credit One Charleston Open
We’ve partnered with the Credit One Charleston Open to give one reader two (2) 100-level tickets for both days of Finals Weekend, valued at $1,300. The tournament is the largest women’s-only professional tennis event in North America and a four-time WTA 500 Tournament of the Year.
Feeling lucky?Simply fill out this form by Thursday, February 26, at noon ET. One winner will receive both days of Finals Weekend tickets — Saturday, April 4, and Sunday, April 5. The winner will be announced on Friday, February 27.
Tickets will be digitally delivered via Ticketmaster for easy access. Tickets are nontransferable and may only be used by the giveaway winner. Use by any other parties is prohibited.
“The Battery represents our history, our beauty, and our resilience,” said Mayor William Cogswell in a press release. The City of Charleston celebrated the completion of the $71 million Low Battery Restoration Project. The project, funded mostly by the city’s hospitality tax, strengthens and reinforces the peninsula against flooding.
Coming Soon
You know that specialty coffee shop you see on your social feeds? It’s getting a new home. Harlow + Pearl, a coffee shop housed in Modern Manor, has announced its new residency at the Pinnacle building at Morrison Yard. Stay tuned —the shop teased more occasions to be announced soon.
Closing
Frothy Beard Off World, near Hutchinson Square in Summerville, is closing after service on Saturday, Feb. 28 as its lease ends and won’t be renewed. The team is searching for a new location. In the meantime, grab a brew at the West Ashley Frothy Beard.
Try This
Pop the bubbly, and pour the paint.Rebecca Illustrated: The Mills House Paint Experience is back. For $15, the playful, pink experience welcomes folks to order a cocktail and paint a keepsake. Check it Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Plan Ahead
On Monday, Feb. 23 from 5 to 7 p.m. Pink Cactus will celebrate “South Carolina Cocktails: An Elegant Collection of Over 100 Recipes Inspired by the Palmetto State” with a book signing. Purchase the book and score two Pink Cactus margaritas, chips, guacamole + salsa, and a meet-and-greet and signing with author Stephanie Burt.
Family
Roller Skating on the Point rolls back to the Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina on select days from Friday, March 6, through Sunday, March 29. Tickets are $18 and include skate rentals and 60 minutes on the rink. (Holy City Sinner)
Play
Are you looking for our Games page? You can find it here. Thanks to all of our readers who let us know you’re enjoying this page — our team is continuing to work on even more ways to play in the future.
Wellness
You don’t need to hit a breaking point to start therapy. If you’re replaying conversations or overthinking decisions, Octave Therapy can match you with a vetted, fully licensed therapist. Octave is in-network with many major plans + the average session cost is $28 out of pocket. Find your in-network therapist today.*
The Buy
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