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E.g., March 2024
Thursday, Mar 21, 2024

Browse period to mid-century furniture, art, jewelry, silver, rugs, and other antiques during this third-annual showcase featuring 30 exhibitors from the US and Europe. On Thursday, get a preview of the collection as well as the exhibit, “Flights of Fancy: An Exploration of Uncommon Birds,” at the opening gala, which benefits the Drayton Hall Preservation Trust. On Saturday, purchase a special event ticket to hear interior designer and author Lady Henrietta Spencer Churchill discuss how her firm, Woodstock Designs, works to incorporate trends and technology into residential design while respecting a property’s historic character. Festival Hall, 56 Beaufain St. Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $17-20, $225-$325 for the preview party, $60 for the talk. (330) 606-8226, www.antiquescouncil.com


Friday, Mar 22, 2024

Formerly known as the Spring Antiques Show, The Charleston Show features dozens of exhibitors from the US and Europe showcasing period and mid-century furniture, ceramics, folk art, Oriental rugs, silver, maps, and jewelry. Get a sneak peek at items during a cocktail party on March 21, from 6 to 9 p.m. benefiting the Drayton Hall Preservation Trust. Festival Hall, 56 Beaufain St. Friday-Sunday, $20-$17, $60 for three-day access; Thursday Preview Party, $325-$225. (330)606-8226, www.thecharlestonshow.com


Friday, Mar 22, 2024

The Charleston Symphony Orchestra performs one of Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi’s most recognized works alongside guest vocalists and 175 singers from three choirs. Written in remembrance of his friend Alessandro Manzoni, this memorial piece is described by Charleston Symphony as “somber and mournful at times…but not all death and gloom.” Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St. Friday & Saturday, 7:30pm. $154 -$29. (843)723-7528, www.charlestonsymphony.org


Friday, Mar 22, 2024

Grab a dancing partner at the Mount Pleasant Pier for an evening of food, music, and waterfront views. Admire the starry reflection of the Charleston Harbor while grooving along to a variety of musical genres. Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park, 99 Harry M. Hallman Jr. Blvd., Mount Pleasant. Friday, 7-10:30pm. $10-$8. (843)795-4386, www.ccprc.com


Saturday, Mar 23, 2024

Since 2005, thousands of walkers in more than 35 countries have raised millions of dollars through nonprofit Water Mission to fight the global water crisis. Walk as an individual or start your own fundraising team. Participants will carry an empty bucket for 1.5 miles before filling it with water and walking the same distance back to Riverfront Park. Riverfront Park, 1061 Everglades Ave., North Charleston. Saturday, 9am. $25. (843)7697395, www.walkforwater.rallybound.org


Saturday, Mar 23, 2024

Join The Nature Conservancy and the SEWEE Longleaf Conservation Cooperative at Laurel Hill County Park to learn and engage with local organizations who bring safe, controlled prescribed fire to South Carolina's forests.  Guests can meet Burner Bob, view forest burn demonstrations, enjoy local bluegrass music, engage wildlife with the Birds of Prey Center and  SC Aquarium plus interact with other conservation focused organizations.  Join us as we promote safe and effective prescribed fires and what our communities can do for a healthier ecosystem. Laurel Hill County Park; 1400 SC Hwy 41, Mt. Pleasant https://www.seweelongleafcoop.org/fire-fest


Saturday, Mar 23, 2024

Celebrate the Easter holiday with an egg hunt on the grounds of the Dill Sanctuary, a 580-acre, Civil War-era nature reserve maintained by The Charleston Museum. The event features a natural egg-dyeing station operated by local artist Daisy McClellan, as well as other all-ages crafts and outdoor activities. Dill Sanctuary, 1163 Riverland Dr., James Island. Saturday, 10am-noon. $10-$5. (843)722-2996, www.charlestonmuseum.org


Saturday, Mar 23, 2024

Formerly known as the Spring Antiques Show, The Charleston Show features dozens of exhibitors from the US and Europe showcasing period and mid-century furniture, ceramics, folk art, Oriental rugs, silver, maps, and jewelry. Get a sneak peek at items during a cocktail party on March 21, from 6 to 9 p.m. benefiting the Drayton Hall Preservation Trust. Festival Hall, 56 Beaufain St. Friday-Sunday, $20-$17, $60 for three-day access; Thursday Preview Party, $325-$225. (330)606-8226, www.thecharlestonshow.com


Saturday, Mar 23, 2024

Cheer on the Charleston Battery at the team’s first home match against New Mexico United as they seek to defend their title as United Soccer League Eastern Conference Champions. This season includes 17 home games ending October 26. Last year, new head coach Ben Pirmann led the Battery to the USL Championship, where they lost 2-3 in penalty kicks against Phoenix Rising FC in front of a record-setting crowd of more than 5,000 fans at Patriots Point. Patriots Point Soccer Stadium, 85 Patriots Point Rd., Mount Pleasant. 7:30 p.m. $20-50. www.charlestonbattery.com


Sunday, Mar 24, 2024

Now in its 15th year, Magnolia Plantation’s annual spring festivities include an egg hunt across the grounds, games, crafts, and photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny. Pre-registration is required and tickets to this event include garden admission. Magnolia Plantation, 3550 Ashley River Rd. Sunday, 10:30-11:30am. $35-$3. (843)571-1266, www.magnoliaplantation.com


Sunday, Mar 24, 2024

The Chamber Music of Charleston’s 2023-2024 Ovation Concert series concludes with a performance from pianist Andrew Armstrong and a quartet of wind instruments playing a selection of works by Mozart. Dock Street Theatre, 135 Church St. Sunday, 3pm. $55-$5. (843)763-4941, www.chambermusiccharleston.org


Thursday, Mar 28, 2024

The best-selling author of 1997’s Civil War epic Cold Mountain comes to Charleston for the paperback release of his latest novel, The Trackers, which is set during the Great Depression. The book follows an artist who travels to Wyoming to paint a mural, but when the woman he is staying with disappears with a piece of valuable art, her husband recruits him to lead the search. Frazier, who grew up in the North Carolina mountains, will share insights into his creative process and the inspiration behind his narratives. Charleston Library Society, 164 King St., 6 p.m. $32. (843) 723-9912,  www.charlestonlibrarysociety.org


Thursday, Mar 28, 2024

Charleston Library Society hosts New York Times-best-selling author Charles Frazier for the debut of his latest release, The Trackers. Ticket-holders will receive a paperback of the new novel, which “paints a vivid portrait of life in the Great Depression” by examining the daily lives of ordinary people. Charleston Library Society, 164 King St. Thursday, 6-7pm. $38-$28. (843)723-9912, www.charlestonlibrarysociety.org


Thursday, Mar 28, 2024

With lead singer Kanika Moore’s Tina Turner-esque vocals powering the way, local synthwave band Doom Flamingo creates energetic tunes inspired by ’80s action flicks. Their debut full-length album, Peaches & Bobbi, is billed as containing “infectious dance anthems, tender heartbreaks, and dreamy instrumental numbers.” Charleston Pour House, 1977 Maybank Hwy. Friday-Sunday, 9pm. $40-$35. (843)571-4343, www.charlestonpourhouse.com


Thursday, Mar 28, 2024

Bring blankets and beach chairs to the Mount Pleasant Pier for an evening of live music. Find craft beer, sandwiches, ice cream, and other treats for sale at the River Watch Cafe and Gift Shop. Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park, 99 Harry M. Hallman Jr. Blvd., Mount Pleasant. Thursday. Free admission. (843)795-4386, www.ccprc.com


Friday, Mar 29, 2024

Geared toward teenagers, this workshop tells the story of America’s first alleged female serial killer, Lavinia Fisher. Participants will use their investigative skills to read through historical records and folk tales and decide for themselves whether Fisher was guilty or innocent. The Charleston Museum. 360 Meeting St. Friday, 2pm-3:30pm. $15-$10. (843)722-2996, www.charlestonmuseum.org


Friday, Mar 29, 2024

Having appeared in movies such as Friday After Next and Scary Movie, comedian Katt Williams brings his new “Dark Comedy” tour to North Charleston with humor that pushes boundaries and challenges perspectives. North Charleston Performing Arts Center, 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston. Friday, 8pm. $275-$59. (843)529-5000, www.northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com


Saturday, Mar 30, 2024

North America’s largest women’s-only tennis tournament returns to the Credit One Stadium. Watch top world players, including Jessica Pegula, Ons Jabeur, and Maria Sakkari. The event, which started on Hilton Head Island in 1973, annually hosts more than 90,000 fans. Credit One Stadium, 161 Seven Farms Dr., Daniel Island. Days & times vary. $625-$25. (843)856-7900, www.creditonecharlestonopen.com


Saturday, Mar 30, 2024

Watch top-ranked tennis players slam aces and trade volleys at the largest women’s-only tennis tournament in North America. Defending Charleston Open champion, world No. 6 Ons Jabeur, as well as past champions Madison Keys and Sloane Stephens (above), will be among the singles draw of 48 players and a doubles draw of 16 players during the nine-day competition. Don’t miss MUSC Family Weekend on March 30 and 31, which features jump castles, face-painting, and live music. Also look for daily talk shows with players, padel and pickleball lessons, and the USTA Fan Zone, where attendees can test their skills on the court. Credit One Stadium, 161 Seven Farms Dr., Daniel Island. Times and ticket prices vary. (843) 856-7900, www.creditonecharlestonopen.com


Monday, Apr 01, 2024

This textile exhibition explores similarities between abstract artwork and unique quilting patterns, blurring the two artistic mediums together and challenging the viewer to use their imagination. The Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St. Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm; Sunday, noon-5pm. $30-$15. (843)722-2996, www.charlestonmuseum.or


Monday, Apr 01, 2024

View works by Scottish artist Rory McEwen and learn about his contemporary approach to painting botanicals that puts a focus on light and color. McEwen is recognized as “one of the standard-bearers of today’s renaissance in botanical painting,” known for his precisely accurate renderings of flowers and vegetables. Gibbes Museum of Art, 135 Meeting St. Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm; Sunday 1-5pm. $12-$6. (843)722-2706, www.gibbesmuseum.org 


Monday, Apr 01, 2024

Formerly known as the Festival of Houses and Gardens, this event series from Historic Charleston Foundation celebrates the culture, history, style, art, design, and preservation of the Holy City through tours, lectures, and more. Explore the city’s significant cultural and architectural landscapes by walking through some of Charleston’s most beautiful and historic private homes and gardens. Festivalgoers can also attend Design in Mind presentations to learn about the Lowcountry’s rich history of interior design, or dive into lectures that explore local LGBTQ history and other topics during Food for Thought luncheons. Times, locations, & prices vary. (843)723-1623, www.historiccharleston.org


Monday, Apr 01, 2024

The City Gallery’s latest exhibition features works by renowned English portrait photographer Nigel Parry. The installation includes more than 40 liminal landscapes, photographed in the Lowcountry and upstate New York almost exclusively on film, offering abstract impressions of Parry’s surroundings. City Gallery at Joe Riley Waterfront Park, 34 Prioleau St. Thursday-Sunday, noon-5pm. Free. (843)958-6484, www.citygalleryatwaterfrontpark.com


Monday, Apr 01, 2024

The College of Charleston Orchestra welcomes world-renowned, award-winning violinist Augustin Hadelich. The concert also spotlights music major Katie Banish, who will perform a movement from Joseph Haydn’s “Trumpet Concerto.” Sottile Theatre, 44 George St. Monday, 7:30pm. $40-$20. 843-953-6277, www.gsbo.cofc.edu


Tuesday, Apr 02, 2024

In her first solo exhibition at a major institution, photographer Ming Smith showcases works from throughout her 50-year career at the International African American Museum. Known for her portraiture, Smith’s work explores themes such as Afrofuturism and Black cultural expression and representation in America. International African American Museum, 14 Wharfside St. Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm. $22-$10. (843)872-5352, www.iaamuseum.org


Thursday, Apr 04, 2024

This Nashville-based bluegrass band has garnered praise since releasing its debut in 2005. The group won a Grammy for their 2015 album, The Muscle Shoals Recordings. Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St. Thursday, 8pm. $39-$29. 843-853-2252, www.charlestonmusichall.com 


Thursday, Apr 04, 2024

This dark comedy from Pure Theatre stars the organization’s executive director Sharon Graci as Robyn, a woman trying to rebuild her life. When she moves into the home of recent divorcée Sharon, played by core ensemble member Joy Vandervort-Cobb, dark secrets bubble to the surface for both parties. Cannon Street Art Center, 134 Cannon St. Wednesday-Sunday, times vary. $50-$10. (843)723-4444, www.puretheatre.org   


Friday, Apr 05, 2024

Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the Flowertown Festival draws thousands of people to Summerville each spring. Attend one of the Southeast’s largest arts and crafts festivals to enjoy thousands of blooms, including pink azaleas, white dogwood, and purple wisteria, plus work from more than 200 jury-selected artists from throughout the country, a farmers market, and the Children’s Jubilee. Downtown Summerville, Main St. Friday-Sunday, 9am-6pm. Free. (843)871-9622, www.summervilleymca.org/flowertown


Friday, Apr 05, 2024

In addition to rows of sweet strawberries ripe for the picking, this annual gathering at Boone Hall offers activities for all ages. Attractions include everything from petting zoos to pie-eating contests. Don’t forget to fill up a basket of fresh fruit to take home.  Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens, 1235 Long Point Rd., Mount. Pleasant. Friday-Sunday, 10am-8pm. $15. (843)884-4371, www.boonehallplantation.com


Friday, Apr 05, 2024

For her emotional Jāļī series, named for the Hindi word for “net,” visual artist Spandita Malik photographs Indian women with whom she connected through self-help centers for domestic and gender-based violence. Malik prints the portraits, created in the womens’ homes and personal spaces, onto fabric specific to the region where they live. Afterward, survivors embroider their own portraits, reclaiming their representation and creating an artistic collaboration with Malik. An opening reception will be held on April 5, from 6:30 to 8 pm. Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art, 161 Calhoun St. Monday-Saturday, 11am-4pm. Free. (843)953-4422, www.halsey.cofc.edu