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Saturday, Dec. 1

Week of Dec. 2-8

Sunday, Dec. 2

Monday, Dec. 3

Tuesday, Dec. 4

Wednesday, Dec. 5

Thursday, Dec. 6

Friday, Dec. 7

Saturday, Dec. 8

Week of Dec. 9-15

Sunday, Dec. 9

Monday, Dec. 10

Tuesday, Dec. 11

Wednesday, Dec. 12

Thursday, Dec. 13

Friday, Dec. 14

Saturday, Dec. 15

Week of Dec. 16-22

Sunday, Dec. 16

Monday, Dec. 17

Tuesday, Dec. 18

Wednesday, Dec. 19

Thursday, Dec. 20

Friday, Dec. 21

Saturday, Dec. 22

Week of Dec. 23-31

Sunday, Dec. 23

Monday, Dec. 24

Tuesday, Dec. 25

Wednesday, Dec. 26

Thursday, Dec. 27

Friday, Dec. 28

Saturday, Dec. 29

Sunday, Dec. 30

Monday, Dec. 31

Saturday, Dec. 1

TodayIs: World AIDS Awareness Day

Shop: Holiday Gift Shop | 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Indigo & Cotton | 79 Cannon St. | Shop local shops, makers, and artisans while enjoying small bites and cocktails provided by Babas on Cannon.

Active:

Third Annual Hike for Mike | 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. | Caw Caw Interpretive Center | 5200 Savannah Highway, Ravenel | kids free, $35 adults 🏃
The ARK’s inaugural Ugly Sweater 5K Dash | 8:45- 11 a.m. | St. Luke’s Lutheran Church | 206 Central Ave., Summerville | $35

Show: Holiday Swing | doors open at 4 p.m., show starts at 5 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall | 37 John St. | $25+ 🎼

Festival:

Hog Smokin’ Hoedown | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Hickory Bluff Berry Farm | 245 Hickory Bluff Ln., Holly Hill | $25 for adults, $10 for children | Smoked BBQ, live music, craft beer + more. 🐷
MacOff | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Johnson Hagood Stadium | $17.50+ | Live music, chef demonstrations, Christmas market, + lots of mac & cheese. 🧀

Active: Ugly Sweater 5k Dash | 8:45 a.m. | St. Luke’s Lutheran Church | 206 Central Ave., Summerville | $40 for 5k, $15 for 1-mile stroll. | Don your ugliest holiday sweater and help support ARK of SC, a nonprofit that raises awareness of Alzheimer’s. 👟

ForKids: Children’s Garden and Holiday Village Grand Opening | 11 a.m. | Magnolia Plantation + Gardens | 3550 Ashley River Rd. | $10 kids, $20 adults

Week of Dec. 2-8

Sunday, Dec. 2

TodayIs: The first day of Hanukkah (Chanukah)

Parade: Charleston Christmas Parade by Carolina Coonhound Rescue | 4 p.m. | Lockwood Dr. | free

Dish/Drink:

Wine Under The Oaks | 1 p.m. | Boone Hall Plantation | 1235 Long Point Rd., Mount Pleasant | $59.40 🍷
Jura Wine Tasting + Sale | 2- 4 p.m. | Edmund’s Oast Exchange | 1081 Morrison Dr. | free

ForKids:

Teddy Bear Tea Party | 1 p.m. | Belmond Charleston Place | 205 Meeting St. | $55 | Tickets include child-friendly snacks, traditional tea service for parents, + a professional photo shoot. Call (843) 722-4900 ext. 7689 or email tea@charlestonplace.com to book your reservation. ☕
Sweets with Santa | 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | Gaillard Center | 95 Calhoun St. | free | Get your photo taken with Santa + Mrs. Claus, a Christmas story reading, + more. 🎅
Children’s Garden and Holiday Village Grand Opening | 11 a.m. | Magnolia Plantation + Gardens | 3550 Ashley River Rd. | $10 kids, $20 adults

Monday, Dec. 3

MustDo: Sights and Sounds (Presented by City on Down) | 7:30- 11:30 p.m. | Wolfe Street Playhouse | 34 Wolfe St. | $14+ | “Come discover the transformation of Woolfe Street Playhouse into a magical city where visual effects and beautiful sounds will send each of us on a journey into the most breathtaking party of the year.” This event is 18+.

TryThis:

Making Glass Fusion Ornaments | 7:15- 8:15 p.m. | Palmetto Clayground, Northwoods Mall | 2150 Northwoods Blvd., #J-728, North Charleston | $20
TryThis: Bendy Brewski Yoga | 6:30- 7:30 p.m. | Frothy Beard Brewing Company | 1401 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., West Ashley | $15 🍺

Tuesday, Dec. 4

TryThis: Fresh Holiday Wreaths with Alice’s Table | 6:30 p.m. | The Skinny Dip | 345 King St. | $75 🎄

WaterCooler: Stingrays vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits | 7:05 p.m. | North Charleston Coliseum | 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston | $15+ 🏒

Show: Holiday Brass with Doc Severinsen & Phil Smith | 7:30- 9:30 p.m. | Gaillard Center | 95 Calhoun St. | $21+ 🎺

Wednesday, Dec. 5

Learn: Sit A Spell: Southbound Conversation Series | 12- 2 p.m. | City Gallery at Waterfront Park | 34 Prioleau Street | free 🗣

ForKids:

Kids Holiday Cookie Decorating Workshop | 3-4 p.m. | Butcher & Bee | 1085 Morrison Dr. | $25 | The event is ages 4+. 🍪
Historic Holiday Event | 3:30- 4:30 p.m. | The Charleston Museum | 360 Meeting St. | Free, registration required

TryThis: DIY Book Folding | 6- 7:30 p.m. | Charleston County Public Library | 68 Calhoun St. | free 📚

Thursday, Dec. 6

Network:

Starry Night Premiere Gala | 6- 10 p.m. | Inspired by Annetee | 7910 Dorchester Rd. | $10-$50
Small Business Lunch at Halls Signature Events | 11:30 a.m. | Halls Signature Events | 5 Faber St. | $31 | A chance to meet Allison Lee, Championship Manager of the 2019 U.S. Women’s Open Championship.

Show: Dylan Thomas’ Christmas in Wales | 7- 9:30 p.m. | Montague Terrace | 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston | $36-$40 🎭

Holiday:

Holiday Decorations at the Joseph Manigault House | all day | the Joseph Manigault House | 350 Meeting St. | Included with admission to the Joseph Manigault House, $5 child, $10 youth, $12 adult 🎄
Holiday Hoedown | 6- 8 p.m. | North Charleston Wannamaker County Park | 8888 University Boulevard, North Charleston | $4 advance, $5 day of, free for chaperones | A special event for special needs kids + their friends and family.

Friday, Dec. 7

TodayIs: Pearl Harbor Day (77 years)

Holiday: Christmas 1860 at Edmondston-Alston House | 6:30- 8:30 p.m. | Edmondston-Alston House | 21 East Battery | $20 in advance, $25 at the event 🎭

Show:

Harry Connick, Jr. | December 7th | 7:30 p.m. | Charleston Gaillard Center | 95 Calhoun St. | $39-$203
Every Time I Die | 6:30 p.m. doors, 7:30 p.m. show | Music Farm | 32 Ann St. | $20
Singing Illusionist Russell Anderson starring in It’s a Magical Christmas! | 7 p.m. | Threshold Repertory Theatre | $15 children, $25 adults | More dates available through Dec. 23. Some illusions may be too loud or scary for children under 7. 🎩

Active: Glow in the Dark Color Run– 1 mile or 5K | 5:30 p.m. | 1 Sanctuary Beach Dr., Kiawah Island | $25–$45 🏃

TryThis: Art Walk | 5-8 p.m. | Experience the Charleston Gallery Association Artwalk with over 40 Art Galleries participating. This event is free. Please visit the website provided for a map of all participating galleries.

Saturday, Dec. 8

TodayIs: National Brownie Day

Cause: Ronald McDonald House Charity Benefit | 1-4 p.m. | Container Bar | 2130 Mt. Pleasant Street (Downtown) | Free | There will be food, drinks, fire trucks + live music on the lot. Held in partnership with the International Association of firefighters.

Dish: Shuckin’ on the Cooper | 5- 8 p.m. | Mount Pleasant Pier | 71 Harry M. Hallman Jr. Blvd., Mount Pleasant | $8 advance, $10 day of

Active:

41st Annual Kiawah Island Golf Resort Marathon | 8 a.m. | 1 Sanctuary Beach Dr., Kiawah Island | $115-$125 (price increases Dec. 1) 👟
Reindeer Run | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | 161 East Bay St. | $25 for children, $35 for adults 👟

Cause:

Holiday Pet Photos with Santa Clause | 12 p.m.- 3 p.m. | Palmetto Brewing | 289 Huger St. | free | The Charleston Animal Society will be present with adoptable pups + Palmetto Brewing will donate $1 for every pint of beer sold. 🐶
Scavenger Hunt Fundraiser | 12-6 p.m. | Carolina Ale House | 145 Calhoun St. | $45+ | Going Places is hosting a city-wide scavenger hunt in which teams will have to decipher clues and race across downtown. Proceeds will go toward buying supplies for students at Sanders-Clyde Elementary. 🔍

Show:

SMOP’s Pops | 5-10 p.m. | Stems & Skins | 1070 E. Montague Ave., North Charleston | Free | The small opera company SMOP’s will help Stems & Skins toast the holidays by performing some of their best pieces for customers.
Charleston Christmas Special begins | 1 p.m. doors, 2 p.m. show | Charleston Music Hall | 37 John St. | $15-$70 | Multiple showtimes through Dec. 23rd.🎄
Singing Illusionist Russell Anderson starring in It’s a Magical Christmas! | 7 p.m. | Threshold Repertory Theatre | $15 children, $25 adults | More dates available through Dec. 23. Some illusions may be too loud or scary for children under 7. 🎩

Shop: Holiday Craft Fair | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market | Coleman Blvd. | free | The Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market will expand to ft. multiple local artisans so shoppers can get ahead on their holiday shopping. 🎁

Talk: Growing Up Gullah: Gullah Geechee Culture and Traditions | 2 pm - 4 pm | Johns Island Regional Library | 3531 Maybank Hwy., Johns Island | free | The Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission has partnered with the Charleston County Public Library to host a discussion to help people better understand Gullah Geechee history and culture.

ForKids:

Family Yuletide | 5:30-8 p.m. | Middleton Place | 4290 Ashley River Rd., West Ashley | $5-$15 | Holiday crafts, live demonstrations by artists, + a live nativity scene w/ several farm animals from the Stable Yards. 🎄
Folly Beach Christmas Parade | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Center St. beginning at Second St. + West Ashley Ave. | free | Paraders will be passing out to candy to kids + Santa will make his annual debut. 🎅

Holiday:

Decoration Celebration | 3-5 p.m. | Joseph Manigault House | 360 Meeting St. | free | The historic mansion will be decorated for the holidays with spectacular arrangements of poinsettias, ribbons, + more. Guests can also enjoy hot chocolate + apple cider. 🎄
Holiday Parade of Boats | 5-8 p.m. | Charleston Maritime Center | 10 Wharfside St. | $35+ | Guests can enjoy a great view of the 37th Holiday Boat parade, a catered dinner by Swig and Swine, pictures w/ Santa, + more. ⛵

Week of Dec. 9-15

Sunday, Dec. 9

TodayIs: National Pastry Day

Show:

Gracie & Lacy: It’s Christmas In Charleston! | 7 p.m. | Forever Charleston Theatre (Inside the Charleston Visitor Center) | 375 Meeting St. | $30 🎄
Chris Tomlin Christmas: Christmas Songs of Worship | 7:30 p.m. | Charleston Gaillard Center | 95 Calhoun St. | $29-$99
Singing Illusionist Russell Anderson starring in It’s a Magical Christmas! | 3 p.m. | Threshold Repertory Theatre | $15 children, $25 adults | More dates available through Dec. 23. Some illusions may be too loud or scary for children under 7. 🎩

Dish: Swig + Swine Oyster Roast | 12- 5 p.m. | Trophy Lakes | 3050 Marlin Rd., Johns Island | $35

Drink: Bittermilk Tasting + Sale | 2- 4 p.m. | Edmund’s Oast Exchange | 1081 Morrison Dr. | free

Shop:

Basic Flea | 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. | Basic Kitchen | 83 Wentworth St. | free | Local artisans + vintage apparel. 🛍️
Holy City Vintage Market | 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. | Park Cafe | 730 Rutledge Ave. | free

Festival:

Second Sunday on King Street | 1-5 p.m. | King Street | For four hours, King Street is closed to traffic to allow pedestrians to stroll, shop, dine, + listen to local musicians.
Mt. Pleasant Christmas Light Parade | 5:30-8 p.m. | W. Coleman Blvd., Mt. Pleasant | free | The parade will ft. various festive floats, starting at Mill St. and going south down Coleman Blvd. 🎄

ForKids:

Teddy Bear Tea Party | 1 p.m. | Belmond Charleston Place | 205 Meeting St. | $55 | Tickets include child-friendly snacks, traditional tea service for parents, + a professional photo shoot. Call 630-453-9241 to reserve a spot. ☕
Kids Holiday Cookie Decorating Workshop | 3-4 p.m. | Butcher & Bee | 1085 Morrison Dr. | $25 | Butcher & Bee will open the doors to the bakery to give children a chance to learn how to bake and decorate their own cookies. The event is ages 4+. 🍪
Mingle with Kringle | 12- 2 p.m. | James Island County Park | $65 | Book a private session to meet + snag pics with Santa. Santa is accepting appointments through December 22nd. 🎅

Monday, Dec. 10

TodayIs: Hanukkah (Chanukah )Ends

Show:

Gracie & Lacy: It’s Christmas In Charleston! | 7 p.m. | Forever Charleston Theatre (Inside the Charleston Visitor Center) | 375 Meeting St. | $30 🎄
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation w/ Live Caroling | 6:30 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall | 37 John St. | $8 ☃

Network: Community Coffee w/ Superintendent Gerrita Postlewait | 7:30-9 a.m. | Panera Bread | 2000 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., West Ashley | free ☕

Tuesday, Dec. 11

Film: It’s a Wonderful Life w/ Live Caroling | 6:30 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall | 37 John St. | $10 🎄

Show:

Swingin’ Christmas w/ Tony Desare | 7:30 p.m. | Gaillard Center | 95 Calhoun St. | $20+
The King and I | 7:30 p.m. | North Charleston Coliseum | 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston | $35+ | Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “The King and I” is an award-winning musical that tells the story of a Thai King and English teacher falling in love during the 1800s.

Wednesday, Dec. 12

Active: Catch Santa + Beat The Grinch | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Fleet Feet Mount Pleasant | 881 Houston Northcutt Blvd., Mt. Pleasant | free | Runners will compete in a 3-mile run to be the first to catch Santa and the Grinch. Prizes will be given to the top 60 runners + everyone can enjoy the fully stocked hot chocolate bar after the race. 🎅

Film: Die Hard | 6:30 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall | 37 John St. | $8 🎥

WaterCooler: The Stingrays vs. the Atlanta Gladiators | 7:05 p.m. | North Charleston Coliseum | 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston | $15+ 🏒

Show: The King and I | 7:30 p.m. | North Charleston Coliseum | 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston | $35+ | Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “The King and I” is an award-winning musical that tells the story of a Thai King and English teacher falling in love during the 1800s.

Thursday, Dec. 13

TodayIs: Ice Cream Day

Workshop: The Number You Really Need to Know | 5:30- 6:45 p.m. | The Harbor Entrepreneur Center | 1505 King St., Ext. Suite 200, North Charleston | $15.75 members, $25.75 guests

Cause:

Toys for Tots | 5-10 p.m. | Avondale Wine and Cheese | 813 Savannah Hwy., West Ashley | Free | Each customer that brings in a toy to be donated to Toys for Tots can enjoy a glass of wine on the house.
Thankful Thursday at Tradesman Brewing Company | 5-8 p.m. | Tradesman Brewing Company | 1647 King St Ext. | free | Thankful Thursdays are to support local charities—this Thursdays charity is to support Palmetto Community Care. 🍻

Show: Chase Rice | 7 p.m. | Music Farm | 32 Ann St. | $37.50+ 🎶

PlanAhead: Flip Cup Frenzy | Sat., Dec. 15 | 7 p.m.- 2 a.m. | Alibi’s Bistro and Billiards | 216 Myers Rd., Summerville | $10+ | A mega flip cup tournament with a cash prize going to the top team. Plus live music + a gift for every attendee from Santa. Please bring an item to donate to One80Place.

Friday, Dec. 14

MustDo: Holiday Dinner Cruise | 7-9 p.m. | Charleston City Marina | 17 Lockwood Dr. | $49.95 for adults, $26.95 for children | The cruise includes a gourmet buffet dinner and live music from the Plantation Singers who will perform a mix of holiday and Gullah songs. ⛵

Show:

Newsboys | 7 p.m. | North Charleston Coliseum | 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston | $20+
Singing Illusionist Russell Anderson starring in It’s a Magical Christmas! | 7 p.m. | Threshold Repertory Theatre | $15 children, $25 adults | More dates available through Dec. 23. Some illusions may be too loud or scary for children under 7. 🎩

Holiday:

Holiday Traditions at the Manigault House | 10-11 a.m. | Joseph Manigault House | 360 Meeting St. | free | The historic mansion will be decorated for the holidays with spectacular arrangements of poinsettias, ribbons, + more. Guests can enjoy a tour and learn about holiday traditions in the antebellum era. 🎅
Holiday Movie Night at Hampton Park | 4:30- 7:30 p.m. | Charleston Parks Conservancy | Suite 25, 720 Magnolia Rd. | free 🎄

Saturday, Dec. 15

Shop: Cigar Bazaar Holiday Market | 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. | Cigar Factory | 701 East Bay St. | free 🛍

Drink: Annual Holiday Tasting + All Day Sale | 12- 4 p.m. | Edmund’s Oast Exchange | 1081 Morrison Dr. | free 🍷

Active: 5th Annual Cocoa Cup 5K | 9:30 a.m. | Brown Family Park at Nexton | Between Parkview Ln. + Front St., Summerville | $35 👟

Show:

Christmas Collective Live | Gaillard Center | 95 Calhoun St. | $14.50+ | Enjoy a night of live Christmas music ft. Seacoast Worship, Robbie Madison, + more.
The Nutcracker | 7 p.m. | Sottile Theatre | 44 George St. | $49+

ForKids: Kids Holiday Cookie Decorating Workshop | 3-4 p.m. | Butcher & Bee | 1085 Morrison Dr. | $25 | Butcher & Bee will open the doors to the bakery to give children a chance to learn how to bake and decorate their own cookies. The event is ages 4+. 🍪

Week of Dec. 16-22

Sunday, Dec. 16

Show:

The Beach Boys: Reason for the Season Christmas Tour | 6-9 p.m. | North Charleston Performing Arts Center | 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston | $64+
The Nutcracker | 3 p.m. | Sottile Theatre | 44 George St. | $49+
The Hip Abduction | 8 p.m.-12 a.m. | Charleston Pour House | 1977 Maybank Hwy., James Island | $15
Singing Illusionist Russell Anderson starring in It’s a Magical Christmas! | 3 p.m. | Threshold Repertory Theatre | $15 children, $25 adults | More dates available through Dec. 23. Some illusions may be too loud or scary for children under 7. 🎩

Shop: Holy City Vintage Markets | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | The Royal American | 970 Morrison Dr. | free

Monday, Dec. 17

TodayIs: National Maple Syrup Day

Show:

Elf w/ Live Caroling | 6:30 p.m.| Charleston Music Hall | 37 John St. | $8 🎅
The Charleston School of the Arts: Holiday Spectacular | 7-10 p.m. | Gaillard Center | 95 Calhoun St. | $18 | See your favorite holiday songs performed by the Charleston School of the Arts Symphony and Singers.

Tuesday, Dec. 18

ForKids:

Polar Express Pajama Party | 3:30-5:30 p.m. | Charleston County Library | 68 Calhoun St. | free | Kids are invited to come dressed in their PJ’s for holiday crafts, treats, + a showing of the Polar Express. 🎅
DIY Snow Globes | 4:30 p.m. | Cynthia Graham Library | 1735 N. Woodmere Dr., West Ashley | free | Kids will learn how to make their own snow globe just in time for the holidays. 🎄

Show:

Holiday Strings | 7-9:30 p.m. | Charleston Library Society | 164 King St. | $10+ | The Charleston Symphony Orchestra will be performing multiple holiday favorites. 🎻
Holiday Brass | 7:30-9 p.m. | St. Phillip’s Church | 142 Church St. | $10+ 🎷

Wednesday, Dec. 19

Holiday: Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus | Times vary based on location | Kids Teeth | 1073 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Mt. Pleasant + 1130 Professional Ln., Mt. Pleasant | free | Kid can tell Santa what’s on their Christmas List + make holiday cards to be donated to East Cooper Meals on Wheels recipients. 🎅

Show: Rudolpf the Red-Nosed Reindeer the Musical | 6:00 p.m. | North Charleston Coliseum | 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston | $29+ 🦌

ForKids: Gingerbread House Build | 4-5 p.m. | Cynthia Graham Library | 1735 N. Woodmere Dr., West Ashley | free | Children of all ages are invited to build their very own gingerbread house which they can take home for the whole family to enjoy. All supplies will be provided. 🎄

Thursday, Dec. 20

Party: Ugly Sweater Party | 9 p.m.- 1 a.m. | Charleston Sports Pub | 1124 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., West Ashley | Drink specials, dancing, + an ugly sweater costume contest.

Friday, Dec. 21

Show:

Snow Queen Ballet | 7:30 p.m. | Sottile Theatre | 44 George St. | $20+ | This is a show for all ages and will ft. dancers from Charleston’s professional ballet company and students from CofC, as well as live music by Chamber Music Charleston.
Marvel Universe Live! | 7 p.m. | North Charleston Performing Arts Center | 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston | $15+ | The whole family will enjoy seeing this action-packed show ft. characters like Spiderman, Captain America, +more. 🦸‍♂️
Singing Illusionist Russell Anderson starring in It’s a Magical Christmas! | 7 p.m. | Threshold Repertory Theatre | $15 children, $25 adults | More dates available through Dec. 23. Some illusions may be too loud or scary for children under 7. 🎩

WaterCooler: CofC Men’s Basketball vs. Coastal Carolina | 7 p.m. | TD Arena | 301 Meeting St. | $15+

Saturday, Dec. 22

Show:

Holiday Pops | 7:30 p.m. | Charleston Gaillard Center | 95 Calhoun St. | $20-$108 🎶
Singing Illusionist Russell Anderson starring in It’s a Magical Christmas! | 7 p.m. | Threshold Repertory Theatre | $15 children, $25 adults | More dates available through Dec. 23. Some illusions may be too loud or scary for children under 7. 🎩
Lindsey Stirling | 8 p.m. | North Charleston Coliseum | 5001 Coliseum Dr. | $54+ 🎻
Snow Queen Ballet | 7:30 p.m. | Sottile Theatre | 44 George St. | $20+ | This is a show for all ages and will ft. dancers from Charleston’s professional ballet company and students from CofC, as well as live music by Chamber Music Charleston. 💃
The Night Before Christmas—A Classical Kids Concert | 11- 11:45 a.m., + 1- 1:45 p.m. | Sottile Theatre | 44 George St. 🎅

Week of Dec. 23-31

Sunday, Dec. 23

TodayIs: Festivus

Show:

Queen Street Harmony | 7 p.m. | Queen Street Playhouse | 20 Queen St. | $10+ 🎻
Singing Illusionist Russell Anderson starring in It’s a Magical Christmas! | 3 p.m. | Threshold Repertory Theatre | $15 children, $25 adults | More dates available through Dec. 23. Some illusions may be too loud or scary for children under 7. 🎩

Drink: Holiday Inspired Wine Tasting | 2- 3 p.m. | Edmund’s Oast Exchange | 1081 Morrison Dr. | free 🍷

Monday, Dec. 24

TodayIs:

Christmas Eve
National Chocolate Day
National Eggnog Day

TryThis: Chakra + Crystal Healing by Candlelight | 6:30- 7:30 p.m. | Still Soul Studio | 579 King St., second floor | sign up here

Shop: Holiday Pop-Up Shoppe | 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. | Mount Pleasant Towne Centre | 1218 Belk Dr., Mount Pleasant | free 🛍

Drink: Bendy Brewski Yoga | 6:30- 7:15 p.m. | Frothy Beard Brewing Company | 1401 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., West Ashley | $15 🍺

Tuesday, Dec. 25

TodayIs: Christmas Day

Holiday:

Christmas Day At Citadel Stadium | 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. | The Citadel | 171 Moultrie St. | free | To sign up or volunteer, visit www.birthdayparty4jesus.com/volunteer.
Grown Folks Christmas Party | 8 p.m.- 3 a.m. | Exquis Event Center | 5101 Ashley Phosphate Rd., North Charleston | $10-$100
Charleston Sleigh Ride | 5:30- 7:30 p.m. | Pegasus Charters | 2408 Maybank Hwy., Johns Island | $45-$50 adults, #32-$37 kids, free for toddlers (1- 4 years old)

Wednesday, Dec. 26

ForKids: Toddler Days—P is for Polar Bears | 10- 11 a.m. | The Charleston Museum | 360 Meeting St. | $8 for members, $12 for non-members

Active: Holiday Adventure Hours at Wild Blue Ropes | 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. | Wild Blue Ropes Adventure Park | 1595 Highland Ave. | confused about tickets, I don’t see the holiday hours listed under the booking.

Show: Murder Aboard the Starship Fed Ora | 8:30- 10:30 p.m. | The Black Fedora Comedy Mystery Theatre + Shoppe | 164 Church St. | $24

Thursday, Dec. 27

Active: Thirstday Beer Run at the Commonhouse | 6:15- 7:15 p.m. | Commonhouse Aleworks | 4831 O’Hear Ave., North Charleston | free 👟

Shop: Holiday Art Gifts Sip & Shop | 6- 8 p.m. | Grand Bohemian Hotel Charleston | 55 Wentworth St. | free 🛍

Friday, Dec. 28

WaterCooler: South Carolina Stingrays vs. Norfolk Admirals | 7:05 p.m. | North Charleston Coliseum | 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston | $15+ 🏒

Show:

An Evening with Jump, Little Children, + The New Oblivion Orchestra | 7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show | Charleston Music Hall | 37 John St. | $40+
Queen Street Harmony Series | 7 p.m. | Queen Street Playhouse | 20 Queen St. | $15 in advance, $12 at the door | The By and By + George and Sally to perform.

Saturday, Dec. 29

WaterCooler: College football playoff semifinals

Show: Blue Dogs 6th Annual Homecoming + 30th Anniversary Celebration | 7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show | Charleston Music Hall | 37 John St. | $32+

TryThis: All Night Glow Party | 11 p.m.- 7 a.m. | Velocity Air Sports | 8551 Rivers Ave., North Charleston | $25 advance tickets available in park, $35 tickets day of

ForKids: New Year’s Eve Bash | 2- 3 p.m. | Johns Island Regional Library | 3531 Maybank Hwy., Johns Island | free

Sunday, Dec. 30

TodayIs: Bacon Day

Show: Dancing With the Stars Live! | 8 p.m. | North Charleston Coliseum + Performing Arts Center | 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston | $58.50+ 💃

Drink: Grower Champagne Tasting | 2- 3 p.m. | Edmund’s Oast Exchange | 1081 Morrison Dr. | free 🥂

Active: New Year’s Intentions Yoga Event | 4- 5:30 p.m. | Barefoot Yoga Studio | 1050 B East Montague Ave., North Charleston | $25

Monday, Dec. 31

TodayIs: New Year’s Eve

For a full list of New Year’s Eve events, click here.

ForKids: Happy “Noon” Year | 11:30 a.m. | Hurd/St. Andrews Regional Library | 1735 N. Woodmere Dr. | free

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