Hey Charleston, Paul here. 👋 The month of May is finally upon us and is bringing warmer temps + longer days along with it. 🔆 As a CofC student who is finishing up the semester (wish me luck on my last final today!), I am suuuuuuper excited to have some free time to experience our pretty little city.
Luckily, May is packed with #MustDo events that I’ll definitely be attending (and I hope to see you there). From Home Team BBQ’s Annual Crawfish Boil to the 80’s Bar Crawl on King Street, there is no excuse to Netflix and chill this month away. So, get out of the house, enjoy some sunshine, and start planning your month. 📆
Here are the May events we’re most looking forward to:
Cinco de Mayo Block Party | May 4 | 3-10 p.m. | Mex 1 Coastal Cantina, 817 St. Andrews Blvd., West Ashley | $15 | Live music, indoor + outdoor bars, axe throwing, and more. 🍺
16th Annual Moms’ Run 5K + Family Fun Day | May 11 | 7-11 a.m. | MUSC Health Stadium, 1990 Daniel Island Dr., Daniel Island | $35 | All money raised goes to providing support for moms struggling with postpartum depression + anxiety. 🏃♀️
Home Team BBQ’s Annual Crawfish Boil | May 11 | 1:30-6:30 p.m. | Home Team BBQ Downtown, 126 Williman St. | Free entry, $14 for a plate | Enjoy boiled crawfish and other delicious foods along with live music from local modern blues and rock band Jump Castle Riot.
SpiritLine Cruises Mother’s Day Brunch | May 12 | 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Spiritline Cruises, 360 Concord St., Suite 201 | $55.95+ | Live smooth jazz and a complimentary mimosa for all adult guests. 🛳
Spoleto: Opening Night Fête | May 25 | 8:30 p.m. | Edmund’s Oast, 1081 Morrison Dr. | $385+ | “Refreshing cocktails, a sumptuous buffet supper, live music, dancing, and the company of artists and patrons.”
80’s Bar Crawl on King Street | May 25 | 3-11 p.m. | The Brick, 24 Ann St. Suite A | $20 | Break out the 80s gear and don’t stop believin’ in a good time because bar crawlers just wanna have fun.
And keep scrolling (or use the table of contents above) to find the best events happening each + every day this May.
Wednesday, May 1 - Sunday, May 5
Wednesday, May 1
Festival: North Charleston Arts Fest | May 1-5 | Times + locations vary. See the full schedule here | A celebration of the arts—highlighting local + national artists in dance, visual arts, music, theatre, + media arts. 🎨
MustDo: Spring Carnival | 3-5 p.m. | Alhambra Hall, 131 Middle St., Mount Pleasant | Free | A jump castle, fun games, face painting, pony rides, + more. 🎟
Dish:
- Gettin’ Whiskey With It Dinner | 6:30-9 p.m. | The Riley Park Club, 360 Fishburne St. | $100 | A 3-course dinner by Mercantile and Mash + featuring Firefly Bourbon Whiskey, Firefly Whiskey Jam Whiskey. 🍴
- Fragrance Launch Dinner | 6:30 p.m. | Miller Gallery, 149 ½ E Bay St. | $65 | A four course dinner party in celebration of Naked Eyes’ new unisex fragrance line.
Art: Un-Wined With Watercolor | 6-8 p.m. | Redux Contemporary Art Center, 1056 King St. | $20 | Relieve some mid-week stress through watercolor. BYOB and 21+. 🍷
Drink: Bubbles + Pearls | 5-10 p.m. | Parcel 32, 442 King St. | $1.50 oysters + select half-priced bottles of bubbly 🍾
Active: Sweat Spring Fitness Series—HARD-Core with Jennifer Davis | 6 p.m. | The Oaks, 1712 Towne Center Way, Mount Pleasant | Free, register here | HARD-Core is 45 min HIIT training class that focuses on the core. Wear appropriate athletic shoes. 💦
Thursday, May 2
Outdoor: Blues & BBQ Harbor Cruise | 7-9 p.m. | Charleston Harbor Tours, 10 Wharfside St. | $46.95 | A two-hour cruise featuring a Swig & Swine BBQ Buffet + live blues by Shrimp City Slim. ⛵
Show:
- Life in a Jar—The Irena Sendler Project | 6-8:30 p.m. | Patriots Point Naval + Maritime Museum, 40 Patriots Point Rd., Mount Pleasant | Free, RSVP | A showing of “Life in a Jar” aboard the historic WWII aircraft carrier USS Yorktown.
- Live Under the Oaks Concert Series | 6-8 p.m. | Mount Pleasant Towne Center, 1218 Belk Dr., Mount Pleasant | Grab a blanket or chair and listen to Forty Mile Detour. 🎶
Dish: The Prisoner Wine Company Tastemaker Dinner | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Ruth’s Chris Steak House, 55 S. Market St. | $115, call (843) 793-4224 to reserve your spot | A five-course meal accompanied by The Prisoner Wine Company. 🍷
Drink: Night at the Brewseum | 6-9 p.m. | Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry | $25 | A night of food, beer, games, + more for adults who feel like kids at heart. Tickets include local beers from Palmetto Brewery, wine, local food from D’Allesandro’s Pizza, outta-this-galaxy games, a Sphero-centric obstacle course, and a silent disco. Costumes encouraged.
Festival: 10th Annual Gibbes Museum of Art Street Party | 7:30-10 p.m. | Gibbes Museum of Art, 135 Meeting St. | $150 for members, $175 for non-members | Experience art through every sense under the night sky with cocktails, live music, + more.
Friday, May 3
Network:
- Networking Happy Hour & Meet Up | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Tradesman Brewing Co., 1647 King St. Ext. | Free 🤝
- SCORE Charleston Small Business Expo | 8:30-11 a.m. | Hampton Inn & Suites, 3020 Montague Ave. | Free, register here | An event for SCORE clients to chat with local vendors.
TryThis: Silent Disco Under the Oaks | 7-9 p.m. | Mount Pleasant Towne Center, 1218 Belk Dr., Mount Pleasant | $15 💃
Show:
- Spring Concert Series Goose Creek | 6-9 p.m. | Crowfield Golf Club, 300 Hamlet Circle, Goose Creek | Free | Great music + a variety of food vendors. 🎶
- Same As It Ever Was | May 3 + 4 | 8:30 p.m. | Charleston Pour House | $15+
- Hope Jam 6 | 7 p.m.-12 a.m. | The Windjammer, 1008 Ocean Blvd., Isle of Palms | $20 advance, $25 at the door | Line-up includes Weird Science, Crazy K & the Cosmic Cowboys, The Muddy Kings, + more TBA. To benefit local families fighting childhood cancer.
Cause: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Man & Woman of the Year: Grand Finale Gala | 6-11 p.m. | Charleston Area Convention Center | $250 | End the 2019 Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Man & Woman of the Year Fundraising Campaign with a Back Tie Gala and Live and Silent Auctions.
Saturday, May 4
TodayIs: Star Wars Day—May the Fourth Be With You
Drink:
- Galactic Pub Crawl | 4-11 p.m. | starts at Carolina Ale House, 145 Calhoun St. | $15+ | A celebration of all galactic fandoms (Star Wars, Star Trek, Doctor Who, The Orville, Battlestar Galactica, etc.) 🍺
- An Evening of Classic Cocktails with Nippitaty Gin | 4 p.m. | Stems + Skins, 1070 E Montague Ave., North Charleston | $$$ | The cocktail list will include a Nippitaty martini, Last Word, Corpse Reviver No. 2, + more.
- Kentucky Derby Viewing Party | 4-7:30 p.m. | The Establishment CHS, 28 Broad St. | Free | Food + drink specials. A chance at a $100 gift card for whoever shows up in their most extravagant Derby hat. 🐎
Holiday: May the 4th Be With You at Frothy Beard Brewing Co. | 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | Frothy Beard Brewing Co. | Free | Arts + crafts for kids and adults alike. Raffle prizes, costume contests, trivia, + more.
TryThis: EDM Boat Cruise | 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. | 360 Concord St. | $45 | Food + drink available on the boat. Headliners include Freaky, OK. Kevin, GRNDR, FreeSurf, + Madison. 🎶
Festival:
- The 14th Annual Charleston Cinco de Mayo Festival | 7-11 p.m. | Charleston Visitor Center, 375 Meeting St. | $15+ | Live music, authentic food, drinks, dance exhibitions.
- Cinco de Mayo Block Party | 3-10 p.m. | Mex 1 Coastal Cantina, 817 St. Andrews Blvd., West Ashley | Live music, indoor + outdoor bars, axe throwing, and more. 🍺
Show: Same As It Ever Was | 8:30 p.m. | Charleston Pour House | $15+ 🎶
Drink: Quatro de Cake-O | 12-6 p.m. | Westbrook Brewing Co. Tasting Room, 510 Ridge Rd. | Free | Westbrook is teaming up with Minero to celebrate the release of its new beer, Mexican Cake – a 10.5% alcohol imperial stout brewed with cacao nibs, vanilla beans, cinnamon + habanero peppers. The event will ft. a variety of beers on tap + bites (priced a la carte) from Minero.
Sunday, May 5
TryThis: Game of Thrones Watch Party Series | 9 p.m.-12 a.m. | Bay Street Biergarten, 549 East Bay St. | Free | Every Thursday evening. Free popcorn provided.
Network: WE (Women Entrepreneurs’) Brunch | 1 p.m. | Hotel Indigo, 250 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Mount Pleasant | $35+ | A business networking event for women entrepreneurs.
Show:
- Beatles vs. Stones | 7:30 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall | $25+ | Tribute bands perform a musical showdown of hits by the Beatles and the Rolling Stones.
- Interpol | 7 p.m. | North Charleston Performing Arts Center | $38.50+
- Mdou Moctar | 7:30 p.m. | Charleston Pour House | $13
Monday, May 6 - Sunday, May 12
Monday, May 6
Show: India.Arie - The Worthy Tour | 8 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall | $49.50+
Dish: National No Diet Day Pairing | 7-9 p.m. | Palmetto Brewing, 289 Huger St. | $17.50 |
TryThis: Movement Monday | 6-7 p.m. | John Dart Library, 1067 King St. | Free, donations of $5 or more encouraged | A movement class based on Nia, a unique dance style. Plan to dance barefoot.
Tuesday, May 7
Cause: Eat, Sip, + Breathe | 6-8 p.m. | Cannon Distillery, 813 A Savannah Hwy., West Ashley | $35 | Mingle over craft cocktails to benefit women’s lung health in S.C.
TryThis: Mother’s Day Paints & Pints | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Charles Towne Fermentory, 809 Savannah Hwy., West Ashley | $35 | A two hour art class + a half pint of your choice. 🎨🍺
Show: Chicano Batman with SadGirl | 8 p.m. | Charleston Pour House | $15
Learn: Parenting Workshop on Screen Time | 9-10 a.m. | East Cooper Medical Center, 2000 Hospital Dr., Mount Pleasant | Free, register | Speak with pediatric experts on how to successfully reduce children’s screen time.
Outdoor: Mount Pleasant Farmers Market | 3:30-7 p.m. | Moultrie Middle School, 645 Coleman Blvd., Mount Pleasant | Shop locally grown produce.
Wednesday, May 8
Show:
- Shakey Graves | 8 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall | $35+
- Garden Concert Series—Women + Sam Cooke | 6:30 p.m. | the Lenhardt Garden at the Gibbes Museum of Art | $20 for museum members, $25 for non-members
- Dead on the Deck with The Charleston Reckoning | 6:30 p.m. | Charleston Pour House | Free, menu prices vary
WaterCooler: Charleston RIverdogs vs Columbia Fireflies | 7:05 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park | $8+
Drink: Wine Down Wednesday | 5-7 p.m. | Old Towne Creek County Park | advance tickets $15, at-gate tickets $20
TryThis: Garden Stroll + Wine Tastings | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Middleton Place, 4300 Ashley River Rd. | $20+ | “Sip and stroll in America’s oldest landscaped gardens while sampling old and new world wines.”
Cause: Dine & Donate Night | 5-9 p.m. | Five Loaves Cafe, 43 Cannon St. | Menu prices vary | A portion of proceeds from the night go to Be a Mentor, make sure to tell your server you are dining for the cause.
Thursday, May 9
WaterCooler: Charleston RIverdogs vs Columbia Fireflies | 7:05 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park | $8+ | The First Rule of this Promo Night is That You Don’t Talk About This Promo Night—the first 1,000 fans will receive a bar of soap that smells like a baseball glove. ⚾
Cause: Paws on The Patio to Benefit Charleston Animal Society | 6-8 p.m. | Burton’s Grill of Mt. Pleasant, 1875 N Highway 17, Mt. Pleasant | $25 per person, RSVP here |Bring your four-legged friend for a special happy hour. Ticket includes two drinks and an appetizer buffet. $10/person will be donated to Charleston Animal Society. 🐶
Drink: Hops & Vines | 5:15-7:30 p.m. | Mcleod Plantation Historic Site, 325 Country Club Dr. | $15 in advance, $20 at the gate | Enjoy drinks and live music in the scenic setting of McLeod Plantation.
Active: Coast to the Capital Final Leg Torch Run | 9:30 a.m. | Sullivans Island | Free | Come and support the local law enforcement 130-mile journey to the opening ceremonies of the Special Olympics South Carolina Summer Games at Fort Jackson.
Show:
- Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio | 8 p.m. | Charleston Pour House, 1977 Maybank Hwy | $13 | “An infectious blend of soul, jazz and rhythm & blues, the Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio proves to be a band on the rise.”
- Chief Keef | 7 p.m.-12 a.m. | Music Farm, 32 Ann St. | $25 | Rap music like no other, tonight in Charleston.
Dish: Taste of Hutson Alley | 6-9 p.m. | Victor Social Club, 39 John St. | $65 | Enjoy a glass of champagne + chef-attended stations from six restaurants and dessert samplings from Good Food Catering.
Friday, May 10
WaterCooler: Charleston RIverdogs vs Columbia Fireflies | 7:05 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park | $8+
Show:
- Wanda Sykes | 8 p.m. | North Charleston Coliseum | $38.50+ | Join the actress, comedian, and writer for a night of laughter. 🤣
- Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band: Roll Me Away - Final Tour | 8 p.m. | North Charleston Coliseum, 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston | $76+ | Join the singer-songwriter and his band on their farewell tour. 🎸
Festival: Greek Festival | 5-10 p.m. | Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity, 30 Race St. | $5 | Join in the celebration of Greek culture with food, wine, live music, and dancing. 🇬🇷
ForKids: Movie Night at Magnolia Park | 7-10 p.m. | Magnolia Park and Community Garden, 720 Magnolia Rd. | Free | Family movie night with food trucks, popcorn, and dessert, the movie will be ‘Surf’s Up.’
Talk: Black Hands to White Mouths - Chef Kevin Mitchell | 2-4 p.m. | John’s Island Regional Library, 3531 Maybank Hwy | Free | A talk by Chef Kevin on Charleston’s enslaved and free African-American cooks.
Cause: 2019 East Cooper CCA “Celebrating Conservation” Banquet | 6-10 p.m. | Omar Shrine, 176 Patriots Point Rd., Mount Pleasant | $75 | Tickets include food, beverages, + membership in the CCA, which is a non-profit 501(c) (3) public charity that is dedicated to the protection of marine resources and to improving the current and future state of saltwater fishing.
Saturday, May 11
TryThis: Cast Off Monthly Fishing Tournament Mount Pleasant Pier | 6 a.m.-2 p.m. | Mount Pleasant Pier, 71 Harry M. Hallman Jr Blvd., Mt. Pleasant | $10 | A friendly tournament for those that love to fish, no pre registration required. 🐠
Cause: 16th Annual Moms’ Run 5K + Family Fun Day | 7-11 a.m. | MUSC Health Stadium, 1990 Daniel Island Dr., Daniel Island | Register here | All money raised goes to providing support for moms struggling with postpartum depression + anxiety. 🏃♀️
Dish: Preservation Picnic | 12 p.m. | Sunnyside Plantation, 3741 US17 Bus., Edisto Island | $75 | An event for the whole family featuring BBQ, bluegrass music, and tours of the historic property.
Show:
- Ron White | 8 p.m. | North Charleston Performing Arts Center, 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston | $48.75+ | The stand-up comedian and actor gives a hilarious show for mature audiences.
- Dance in Bloom | 1 p.m. & 7 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall | $15-254 | Dance Conservatory of Charleston’s spring performance featuring ballet, contemporary jazz, tap, + hip hop by local dancers ages 3-18.
Active: Pedal the Parks | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | West Ashley Branch Public Library, 45 Windermere Blvd. | Free, RSVP + waiver here | A slow-paced group ride along the scenic West Ashley Greenway. 🚲
Festival: Home Team BBQ’s Annual Crawfish Boil | 1:30-6:30 p.m. | Home Team BBQ Downtown, 126 Williman St. | Free entry, $14 for a plate | Enjoy boiled crawfish and other delicious foods along with live music from local modern blues and rock band Jump Castle Riot.
TheBuy: Charleston Farmers Market | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | Marion Square | Free | Fresh produce, brunch and packaged food products, artisans, live music, + more. 🍓
Art: Last Chunky Knit Blanket Workshop till Fall | 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | AR Workshop Mt. Pleasant, 280 W. Coleman Blvd | $85 | Learn the step-by-step process of creating a super cozy, one-of-a-kind blanket.
ForTeens: The Charleston Queer Prom: Enchanted | 6-10 p.m. | Redux Contemporary Art Center, 1056 King St. | Free, register here | Dance the night away, wear whatever you want, and enjoy special treats + mocktails all in an enchanted forest. This event is open to all middle and high school students and registration is required. 🌈✨
Sunday, May 12
TodayIs: Mother’s Day 💝
Show: Magic Beans | 8 p.m. | Charleston Pour House, 1977 Maybank Hwy | $10 | The Denver musicians come to Charleston for a night of tunes. 🎼
Holiday:
- SpiritLine Cruises Mother’s Day Brunch | 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Spiritline Cruises, 360 Concord St., Suite 201 | $55.95+ | Live smooth jazz and a complimentary mimosa will be provided for all adult guests. 🛳
- Mother’s Day Blooms | 4:30-7:30 p.m. | Josephine Wine Bar, 64 Spring St. | $65 | Grab your gal pals, enjoy some cocktails, and learn how to create a spring floral arrangement from scratch. 💐
Holy City Vintage Mother’s Day Market | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | The French Eclectic | 4244 Scott Street, Unit F, North Charleston | Free | Shop from vintage vendors, experience a tarot card reading, grab some grub, + more.
Mom, Muffins, + Mimosas | 2-4:30 p.m. | AR Workshop Mt. Pleasant, 280 W. Coleman Blvd | Prices vary by project | Enjoy muffins + mimosas while creating a craft with mom.
- Free 6oz frozen yogurt for mom | All day | TCBY | TCBY, is offering all Moms a sweet deal of their first 6oz of frozen yogurt for free on Mothers day. Lowcountry locations can be found in West Ashley, North Charleston, + Mount Pleasant.
Mother’s Day Brunch | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Five Loaves Cafe, various locations | Moms receive a free dessert when they reveal the secret password “SUPERMOM” to their server.
Outdoor: Spring Garden Days | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | First African Evangelical Christian Church, 1020 King St. | Free | Fun community gardening every Sunday. 🌷
Dish: Ukulele Brunch | 1-3 p.m. | Wiki Wiki Sandbar, 106 East Ashley Ave. | Menu prices vary | Brunch with Charlie Stonecypher‘s ukulele band, “Ohana Hui.” 🎶
Monday, May 13 - Sunday, May 19
Monday, May 13
Active:
- FORE the KIDS | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | East Cooper - Mt. Pleasant Kiwanis Club, 937 Bowman Rd. | Prices vary | A golf classic to support of programs and projects that impact the lives of children. ⛳
- Movement Monday | 6-7 p.m. | John Dart Library, 1067 King St. | donation of $5-20 recommended | “A dance-inspired technique that combines dance, martial, and healing arts to stimulate physical, mental, and emotional well-being.” 🕺
Show: Rent - Sing-Along | 7-9 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall | $6, $32 with dinner add-on | A showing of the 2005 movie, in sing-along form.
ForMoms: Grand Opening of Fit4Mom | 9:30-11 a.m. | Smythe Park, 2364 Daniel Island Dr. | Free, register here | Come for a free class and a play-date for the kids after, swag bags available for the first 25 who register.
Tuesday, May 14
WaterCooler:
- Charleston Riverdogs vs West Virginia Power | 7:05 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park | $8+ | C-Night—enjoy an perfectly mediocre night at the Joe. Kids get in free if they bring in a report card with a C on it + a chance to meet a C-list celeb. ⚾
- Spurs Up Tour - Charleston | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Harborside East, 28 Bridgeside Blvd., Mt. Pleasant | $30 adults, $10 kids | Buffet dinner provided by Kickin’ Chicken, a meet-and-greet with Coach Muschamp, + more.
Active:
- Charleston Running Club’s Walk, Jog, or Run the Bridge | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Bar Mash Charleston, 701 E Bay St. | Free | Weekly walk, jog, or run around 30-45 minutes up the bridge and back to Bar Mash to socialize and enjoy Taco Tuesday. 🏃
- Tuesday Training Rides | 6-8 p.m. | Tradesman Brewing Co., 1647 King St. Ext. | Free | Beginner & intermediate rides offered every week.
TryThis: 288 King St. Hard Hat Tour | 6 p.m. | 288 King St. (the old Jim ‘N’ Nick’s”) | Join the Preservation Society of Charleston | $50 | Learn about the building’s fascinating history and the innovative preservation approach that brought the structure back from almost collapsing.
Wednesday, May 15
WaterCooler: Charleston Riverdogs vs West Virginia Power: peanut-free night at the Charleston RiverDogs | 7:05 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park | $8+ | Charleston Allergy & Asthma will be hosting its 4th annual Peanut-Free Night at the RiverDogs stadium. The entire stadium is pressure washed so that it’s safe for those who suffer from nut allergies, a rare occurrence that only happens once a year.
Dish: James Beard Foundation Celebrity Chef Dinner | 6:30 p.m. | Tradd’s, 167 E Bay St. | $200 | An eight-course meal prepared by some of Charleston’s best chefs, proceeds benefit the James Beard Foundation Celebrity Chef Tour. 🍽
Show: Tash Sultana | 7:30 p.m. | North Charleston Performing Arts Center, 5001 Coliseum Dr. | $39.50
TryThis: 288 King St. Hard Hat Tour | 6 p.m. | 288 King St. (the old Jim N’ Nick’s”) | Join the Preservation Society of Charleston | $50 | Learn about the building’s fascinating history and the innovative preservation approach that brought the structure back from almost collapsing.
Talk: Charleston Power Lunch | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Charleston Area Convention Center, 5000 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston | $45 | A panel discussion about transportation, development, education, + more with the region’s mayors and thought leaders.
Thursday, May 16
WaterCooler: Charleston Riverdogs vs West Virginia Power | 7:05 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park | $8+
TheBuy: Freshfields Village Spring Sip & Stroll | 4- 7 p.m. | Freshfields Village, 165 Village Green Lane, Kiawah Island | Free
Dish: Now Open – A Tasting Event | 6-8 p.m. | Pacific Box and Crate, 1503 King St. | $25 | A tasting event featuring Charleston’s newest restaurants. Ticket price includes one tasting sample from each participating restaurant. Hosted by the Post and Courier Food section.
Friday, May 17
Show: The Maine | 8 p.m. | Music Farm | $22
WaterCooler: Charleston Riverdogs vs Augusta GreenJackets | 7:05 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park | $8+
ForKids: Dee Norton Movie Night | 6 p.m. | MUSC Health Stadium, 1990 Daniel Island Dr. | Free | This annual event honors National Child Abuse Prevention Month. There will be food trucks, face painting, balloon animals, games, activities, + information on child abuse prevention for parents. The movie, 101 Dalmatians, will begin at 7 p.m.
Active: 80’s theme barre class | 5:30 p.m. | Studio Barre James Island, 1956 Maybank Hwy | $25 | Margaritas and 80’s tunes. Drop in classes are $25 and men tuck for free. Sign up here to reserve your spot.
Cause: The Blood Connection Ribbon Cutting + Blood Drive | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | 100 Aquarium Wharf | Free | All blood donors between 11 a.m.-3p.m. will receive free entry to the South Carolina Aquarium.
Saturday, May 18
WaterCooler: Charleston Riverdogs vs Augusta GreenJackets | 6:05 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park | $8+ | Moops Night—The Riverdogs become the Charleston Moops for a night, referencing Seinfeld. Complete with trivial diversion in celebration of the 40th anniversary of Trivial Pursuit. ⚾
Dance: Shaggin’ on the Cooper Mount Pleasant Pier | 8 p.m. | Mount Pleasant Pier, 71 Harry M. Hallman Jr Blvd. | $8 early, $10 at the gate | All ages are welcome to dance the night away under the stars to live music. 🕺
Drink: Charleston Beer Fest | May 18th, 2019 | Riverfront Park, 1061 Everglades Ave., North Charleston | $25+
Outdoor: RiverDogs Host Annual 5k Race | 4 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park | $35+ | Benefits MUSC Children’s Health. 🏃
ForMoms: Bloom: An Event For New + Expecting Moms | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Roper St. Francis Mount Pleasant Hospital, 3500 N Hwy 17, Mount Pleasant | $10+ | Moms have the opportunity to listen, ask questions, and interact with experts, businesses, and other local moms.
Show: Behind the Lines: A Musical Tribute to America’s Heroes | 2 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall | $18-$38 | Dramatic readings of letters written by troops and their families + performances of the songs that remind them of home.
Art: Window Box Workshop | 3-5 p.m. | Studio Barre James Island, 1956 Maybank Hwy | $49 | Studio Barre and Charleston Petal Pushers are hosting a window box workshop where you will learn how to create your own flower container.
Sunday, May 19
WaterCooler: Charleston Riverdogs vs Augusta GreenJackets | 5:05 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park | $8+
Cause: Lowcountry Bald | 2-6 p.m. | Butcher & the Boar, 730 Coleman Blvd., Mount Pleasant | Free | Shave your head, volunteer, or come by just to be a part of the excitement. The event benefits St. Baldrick’s Foundation.
Outdoor: Preservation Pedal | 1 p.m. | Charleston Cemeteries Historic District and Magnolia Cemetery, Intersection of Cunnington Avenue and Huguenin Avenue | $30 | “The Preservation Society and Charleston Moves are partnering for a self-guided Preservation Pedal to educate the public about the cemeteries’ culturally significant histories, and the role of the 19th century Rural Cemetery Movement in promoting public health and greenspace in Charleston. After the Pedal, join us next door at Fatty’s Beer Works where your first pint is included in the price of your ticket.”
Drink: Spring into Summer Cocktail Class | 3-4:30 p.m. | The Cocktail Club, 479 King St., #200 | $30 | Learn how to make 3 specialty drinks while enjoying small bites.
Monday, May 20 - Sunday, May 26
Monday, May 20
WaterCooler: Charleston Riverdogs vs Augusta GreenJackets | 7:05 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park | $8+ | Dog Day at the Joe. Come out and enjoy dollar beers, dollar hot dogs, + bring your pup.
Active: Movement Monday | 6-7 p.m. | John Dart Library, 1067 King St. | Donation of $5-20 suggested | “A guided movement class based on Nia, a dance-inspired technique that combines dance, martial, and healing arts to stimulate physical, mental, and emotional well-being.”
Read: The Tubman Command: Talk and Signing | 5-8 p.m. | Blue Bicycle Books, 420 King St. | Free, register | “Join author Elizabeth Cobbs as she reads from her newest historical novel, The Tubman Command, at Blue Bicycle Books. A book signing will follow the reading.”
Tuesday, May 21
Health: Free Skin Cancer Screening | 5-7 p.m. | Dermatology and Laser Center of Charleston, 1364 Ashley River Rd., West Ashley | Free | “Dermatologists and certified dermatological providers from Dermatology and Laser Center of Charleston will offer free skin cancer screenings for new patients.”
Show: Cletus, ATR, Ivory Keys, RGN | 11 p.m. | Recovery Room, 685 King St. | Free
Dish: Crawfish Boil | 4-8 p.m. | Lola, 4830 O’Hear Ave., North Charleston | Menu prices vary | Delicious crawfish + live music. 🦐
Wednesday, May 22
Show: The Dawn Wall Film Screening | 7 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall | $10 🎥
Art: Beginning Painting in Acrylic or Oil | 6-8 p.m. | The Gibbes Museum of Art | $125 Members; $150 Non-Members | An introductory level class with Stephen Herchak. Class meets on May 22, 29, + June 5. History: Physician-led Tour with Dr. Jeb Hallett | 6-7 p.m. | The Gibbes Museum of Art | Free for members, included with admission for non-members | “This tour will focus on observing sculptures and portraits, looking for signs of illness, emotional disturbance, and gender dysphoria.”
Thursday, May 23
Active: Night Climbing | 5-10 p.m. | James Island County Park, 871 Riverland Dr., James Island | $12 | Equipment not included in climbing fee, no pre registration required. 🧗♀️
TryThis: Hard Hat Tour of the Old City Jail | 6 p.m. | Old City Jail, 21 Magazine St. | $50 | Get an inside look at the Old City Jail while it undergoes rehabilitation, reception to follow tour.
Civic: Get to Know Your Lawmaker | 5-7:30 p.m. | Alhambra Hall, 131 Middle St. | $30 | Meet your local elected officials with food + an open bar by Duvall Catering & Events.
Arts: King Street Green | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Edmund’s Oast Brewing Co. Courtyard, 1505 King St. Ext. | Free | A weekly artists gathering with craft brews, local music, + great good. 🍻
Show:
- Dumpstaphunk with April B. and The Cool | 8 p.m. | Charleston Pour House | $20 | New Orleans funk band with music that’ll make it impossible for you to stand still. 🎸
- King Street Green | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Edmund’s Oast Brewing Co., 1505 King St. Ext. | Free | An artistic gathering in the courtyard with live music from a different artist each week. Dogs on a leash are welcome. 🎶
Talk: A Conversation with Thelma Golden | 6-7 p.m. | The Gibbes Museum of Art | $20 Members; $30 Non-Members | Thelma Golden is Director and Chief Curator of The Studio Museum in Harlem. Listen to her discussion with Rita Scott, from Live 5 News, about the Studio Museum and the impact it has made on the development of artists of African descent.
Festival: Spoleto: Shakespeare’s Globe Audience Choice | May 23 - June 8 | Times vary | Dock Street Theatre, 135 Church St. | $30+
Friday, May 24
Arts: Black Refractions—Highlights From the Studio Museum in Harlem | May 24-August 18 | Gibbes Museum of Art | Prices vary | A traveling exhibition featuring iconic pieces from the Studio Museum in Harlem, New York.
TryThis: Moonlight Mixer Folly Beach Pier | 7-11 p.m. | Folly Beach Pier, 101 E Arctic Ave. | $10 | Shag on the pier with DJ Jim Bowers playing the classics.
TheBuy: West Ashley Book Sale | 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. | Saint Andrews Library, 1735 N Woodmere Dr. | Free | 10,000+ books, CDs, and DVDS to choose from. Starting at $1 paperbacks + $3 hardbacks.
Festival:
- 2019 Party and the Point Season | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | Harborside at Charleston Harbor Resort Marina, 20 Patriots Point Rd. | $8 | Cash only entry, food and beer available inside the venue.
- Sunset Serenade | 8 p.m. | US Customs House, 200 E Bay St. | Free | Piccolo Spoleto Festival’s annual curtain raiser featuring the Charleston Symphony.
Saturday, May 25
WaterCooler: Charleston Riverdogs vs Columbia FIreflies | 6:05 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park | $8+
TheBuy: Charleston Farmers Market | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | Marion Square | Free | Fresh produce, brunch and packaged food products, artisans, live music, + more. 🍓
TryThis: Cast Off Monthly Fishing Tournament Mount Pleasant Pier | 6 a.m.-2 p.m. | Mount Pleasant Pier, 71 Harry M. Hallman Jr Blvd., Mt. Pleasant | $10 | A friendly tournament for those that love to fish, no pre registration required. 🐠
Contest: 10th Annual Southeastern Beard and Moustache Championships | 6-11 p.m. | Music Farm | $20 | Proceeds of the event benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lowcountry.
Drink: 80’s Bar Crawl on King Street | 3-11 p.m. | The Brick, 24 Ann St. Suite A | $20 | Break out the 80s gear and don’t stop believin’ in a good time because bar crawlers just wanna have fun.
Talk: This Month in History at McLeod: May 1862 | 10-11:15 a.m. | McLeod Plantation, 325 Country Club Dr., James Island | $15 | Learn what happened during this period and the impacts it had on the residents of James Island + Charleston.
Festival: Spoleto: Opening Night Fête | 8:30 p.m. | Edmund’s Oast, 1081 Morrison Dr. | $385+ | “Refreshing cocktails, a sumptuous buffet supper, live music, dancing, and the company of artists and patrons.”
Sunday, May 26
WaterCooler: Charleston Riverdogs vs Columbia FIreflies | 5:05 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park | $8+
Active: Sunset Room Yoga | 10-11 a.m. | Wiki Wiki Sandbar, 106 East Ashley Ave., Folly Beach | $20 | A gentle flow yoga perfect for those new to yoga or those with years of experience, brunch menu available after the session.
Art: Succulent Sunday centerpiece box workshop- with Petaloso | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | AR Workshop Mt. Pleasant | 280 W. Coleman Blvd | Create an 8" or 16" Mini Centerpiece Box, and then our Guest Instructor Lori, from Petaloso (https://www.facebook.com/WeArePetaloso/)
Monday, May 27 - Friday, May 31
TodayIs: Memorial Day 🇺🇸
Holiday: Memorial Day Concert | 3-4:30 p.m. | Marion Square, 329 Meeting St. | Free | Bring lawn chairs, blankets, and enjoy the outdoor concert featuring a variety of songs. 🎶
Drink: Baseball, Burgers & Bingo | 6-9 p.m. | Bay Street Biergarten, 549 E Bay St. | Free | Half off burgers, music trivia bingo, + buses to the RiverDogs game.
WaterCooler: Charleston Riverdogs vs Columbia FIreflies | 5:05 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park | $8+
Learn: Oyster Class | 6-7:30 p.m. | NICO. 201 Coleman Blvd, Mount Pleasant | $55 | Learn the history of the oyster, farming techniques, how to shuck, + more.
Tuesday, May 28
WaterCooler: Charleston Riverdogs vs Columbia FIreflies | 11:05 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park | $8+
TryThis: Stay Sexy & Don’t Get Murdered Release Party | 6-8 p.m. | Itinerant Literate Books, 4824 Chateau Ave., North Charleston | Free | True crime trivia, hometown murder open mic, + more, all in celebration of the creators of the wildly successful podcast, My Favorite Murder, writing their first book. 📖
Active:
- Tuesday Training Rides | 6-8 p.m. | Tradesman Brewing Co., 1647 King St. Ext. | Free | Beginner & intermediate rides offered every week.
- Charleston Running Club’s Walk, Jog, or Run the Bridge | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Bar Mash Charleston, 701 E Bay St. | Free | Weekly walk, jog, or run around 30-45 minutes up the bridge and back to Bar Mash to socialize and enjoy Taco Tuesday. 🏃
Show: Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company - Spoleto Festival USA | 7:30-8:45 p.m. | Memminger Auditorium, 56 Beaufain St. | $31.50+ | Choreographer Bill T. Jones blends together movement, song, and storytelling for his company’s sixth year to Spoleto Festival USA.
Wednesday, May 29
Show:
- Grass In the Hall | 7 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall | $20 | The fifth time this event has made it on the list for Spoleto Festival USA featuring three local bluegrass bands. 🌾
- Dead on the Deck with Charleston Reckoning | 6:30-10 p.m. | Charleston Pour House | Free | Grateful Dead tribute band 🎶
Drink: Bubbles + Pearls | 5-10 p.m. | Parcel 32, 442 King St. | Menu prices vary | Every Wednesday night featuring $1.50 oysters and half price select bottles of bubbles. 🍾
Outdoor: Astronomy in the Park | 8-10 p.m. | Brittlebank Park, 181 Lockwood Blvd. | Free | Drop in for a look at the night sky, telescopes provided. 💫
Thursday, May 30
Show:
- New Found Glory | 6:30 p.m.-12 a.m. | Music Farm | $27.50+
- Women + Springsteen: A Tribute to Bruce Springsteen | 7:30 p.m. | $17 | Part of the Piccolo Spoleto Concert Series, with women of all ages singing some of Springsteen’s greatest tunes.
- King Street Green | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Edmund’s Oast Brewing Co., 1505 King St. Ext. | Free | An artistic gathering in the courtyard with live music from a different artist each week. Dogs on a leash are welcome. 🎶
Drink: Roses & Rose ́ | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Bin 526, 20 Fairchild St., Daniel Island | $65 | Learn how to create a Rose inspired spring floral arrangement while sipping on your favorite pink wine. 🍷🌹
Learn: Collaboration with Startup Grind feat. Naomi Olindo and Ginny Cox | Thurs., May 30 | 6-8 p.m. | Boomtown, 1501 King St. Ext. Suite 101 | $13.69 | Hear from Naomi Olindo (Southern Charm) + Ginny Cox, on how they leveraged Instagram + other social media to break out in the e-commerce industry with their online women’s retail platform, L’ABEYE. The event will include cookies, drinks + giveaways.
Friday, May 31
Show: Happy Together Tour | 8-11 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall | $59.50+ | The soundtrack of the 60s and 70s put on by various different bands. ☮
Outdoor: Mobility Month Finale | 6-8 p.m. | Baker and Brewer, 94 Stuart St. | Free | Drinks, food and live music to celebrate the end of Mobility Month. A portion of beer sales will benefit Charleston Moves.
Festival: Piccolo Spoleto Spotlight Chamber Music Concert | 6-7 p.m. | Second Presbyterian Church, 342 Meeting St. | “Get to know the music of Fanny and Felix Mendelssohn with Chamber Music Charleston’s ‘A Mendelssohn Family Music Salon.’”
