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E.g., August 2026

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Dance & Theater
August 21
GREASE
/// AUGUST 21-22 & 28-30  Experience the iconic musical, which follows the romance of the demure student Sandy and...
Music
August 21
HAPPY LANDING
/// AUGUST 21 Playing a folk-forward “canyon-rock” sound, Happy Landing is currently touring across the US and Canada...
Music
August 21
INDIE NIGHT
/// AUGUST 21 Since launching in 2021, Indie Night has hosted more than 50 concerts across the country, celebrating...
Dance & Theater
August 22
NIKKI GLASER
/// AUGUST 22 & 23 With three hit podcasts, two TV shows, and multiple stand-up specials under her belt, Nikki...
Music
August 22
THREE DOG NIGHT
/// AUGUST 22 Formed in 1967, this legendary rock and blues band achieved immense success between 1969 and 1975,...
Music
August 27
CHURCH WARS
/// AUGUST 27-29 & SEPTEMBER 2-5, 10-12, & 17-19  Directed by Pure Theatre’s Sharon Graci and written by local...
Arts & Culture
August 27
WOOD YOU KNOW?
/// AUGUST 27 Charleston Library Society hosts a discussion of Wood Basket of the World (University of South Carolina...
Dance & Theater
August 28
THE WIZARD OF OZ
/// AUGUST 28-30 & SEPTEMBER 3-6, 10-13, 17-20, 24-27 Follow the yellow brick road with Charleston Stage during...

ARTS & EVENTS

August 2026
Charleston's Corey Alston: Innovating Gullah Sweetgrass Traditions
The sweetgrass weaver has earned national recognition for his sculptural works

August 2026
Tending the Flame: James Justin & Co Reunites After a Decade With a New EP
Hear the rock band this month during a hometown concert

July 2026
Sculpting in Bloom: How Sonny Sisan Turned a Ceramicist’s Eye into Showstopping Floral Art
His floral event business, Floral Studies, is blooming at at Storehouse 9 in the Charleston Design District

July 2026
Charleston-based Easy Honey Brings Laid‑Back Surf‑Rock to Lollapalooza This August
Learn about the band’s latest album and find out when they’re back in town

June 2026
Long-Forgotten Gullah Performers in Charleston’s Porgy and Bess — Inside the New Documentary
Hear a discussion of the opera and the people who inspired it during a Spoleto Festival USA presentation

June 2026
How Dale Watson’s Revolutionary illustrations bring historic milestones to life
Learn where you can find his work celebrating the country’s 250th anniversary

May 2026
Creative Source: How Artist & Craftsman Supply Fuels the City’s Art Scene
Local artist Hirona Matsuda serves as the company’s director of merchandising

May 2026
From Start to Art: Demetrius Bing’s “Full Circle” Creative Journey
See how the self-taught artist’s work has evolved

May 2026
Local Seen: Meet the Visionary Behind The Citadel’s Arts Revolution
Learn Tiffany Reed Silverman is expanding the college's art initiatives beyond its gates

May 2026
A Life’s Work: Artist Alfred Hutty became a guiding force during the Charleston Renaissance
The Midwestern transplant helped elevate the city’s cultural identity in the 20th century

April 2026
How Kristin Alexander’s Annex Dance Company is exploring motherhood and the environment through bold movement

May 2026
State of the Arts World: A new wave of fresh energy, talent, and investment is transforming Charleston’s arts scene
Explore a vibrant new theater in Mount Pleasant plus major expansions across the region

March 2026
See abstract painter James Durkin’s first solo exhibit in Charleston opening this month
His Lowcountry landscapes are featured at Peter Anthony Fine Art beginning March 11

March 2026
Discover a New Voice: Local Nomad’s Emotional Journey in Music
Hear “Local Nomad & the Soft Rock Orchestra” on streaming platforms on March 15

March 2026
A Monumental Life: Appreciating history with longtime teacher and unsung local hero Diane Hamilton
See the ”Monuments” art projection nightly from February 27 through March 31

February 2026
Portraits & Palmettos: Nigel Parry's Inspiring Journey in the Lowcountry
See the mentored exhibit the notable photographer helped curate at City Gallery at Waterfront Park from February to May

January 2026
Embracing the Art of Leo Twiggs: Discover His “Revelations!” Retrospective at the Gibbes
See the retrospective beginning January 30 through May.

January 2026
Sacred Art in the Holy City: Visiting international artists explore how the divine informs their work
Learn more about Tyler Rollins’s Foundation for Spirituality and the Arts in Harleston Village

December 2025
Grace In Motion: Dancer Jordan Maria Brings Joy to the Stage with Purposeful Movement and Positive Energy
See Jordan perform this season in the Charleston Christmas Special

December 2025
Discover the Charleston Supergroup Reviving Early Americana Rhythms
Hear Tounds with Futurebirds at Charleston Music Hall on December 30

November 2025
Why “Porgy” Still Resonates: A Century of Impact
Hear Harlan Greene discuss his new book, “Porgy’s Ghost,” at the Charleston Library Society on November 20

November 2025
“Light Pilot”: In His New Series, Painter Karl Zurflüh Examines Loss, Healing, & Finding Light
See his Solo Show at The Gibbes Museum of Art This Month

November 2025
The Lost Album: Indie-pop band Human Resources’ long-coming anthology
Learn about their artistic evolution since the pandemic

October 2025
When Walls Talk: Riivo Kruuk Paints Murals that Bridge Cultures and Time
See his work at The Gibbes Museum of Art through October 12  

September 2025
Artistic director Charlton Singleton brings renewed energy to the MOJA Arts Festival
The festival kicks off September 25 with a street parade beginning in Marion Square

August 2025
How Lowcountry Artist of the Year Brittney Washington uses art as a vessel for rage, tenderness, and transformation

August 2025
Why ‘Forget Me Not’ is Your Next Must-Read Lowcountry Thriller

July 2025
From Navy Yard to New Hub: Charleston’s Design District Unveiled
The design hub is expected to attract regional customers with a mix of national and local brands

July 2025
Unleash the Funk: Exploring The Psycodelics’ Groovy Debut Album
Check out this local underground group that’s becoming a national touring act

June 2025
Feel the Beat: Quentin Baxter’s Gullah Rhythms To Light Up Spoleto Festival
The Ranky Tanky drummer collaborates with Etienne Charles and Charlton Singleton and the Kronos Quartet

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