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Music
May 20
COLD
/// MAY 20 Alt-rock band Cold rose to prominence in the early 2000s with gold-certified albums 13 Ways to Bleed on...
Arts & Culture
May 20
FLORALS & FREEDOM: FASHION & MATERIAL CULTURE SURROUNDING THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
/// MAY 20  Learn more about fashion trends of the mid- to late-18th century during this lecture led by Virginia...
Music
May 21
IRATION: “WHERE IT ALL BEGAN”
/// MAY 21 Firefly Distillery kicks off an energetic night of reggae-rock on the lawn with sets from Tribal Seeds and...
Dance & Theater
May 22
PICCOLO SPOLETO FESTIVAL
/// MAY 22-JUNE 7 Since its founding in 1979 by the City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs, this mostly free...
Arts & Culture
May 22
MARY WHYTE: “SALT OF THE EARTH”
/// MAY 22-SEPTEMBER 27  The Gibbes Museum of Art presents a series of paintings by nationally renowned watercolorist...
Music
May 23
FUTUREBIRDS
  /// MAY 23 & 24  Hailing from Athens, Georgia, indie-rock band Futurebirds often shares the stage with the likes...
Music
May 23
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND MUSIC ON THE GREEN
/// MAY 23 & 24  This weekly summer concert series features regional bands playing a mix of country, Motown, and...
Outdoors
May 23
DRAYTON HALL AT NIGHT
/// MAY 23 Come sunset, enjoy strolling the historic grounds of Drayton Hall while being serenaded by chamber music...

ARTS & EVENTS

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

June 2025
Check out these new releases by local authors, perfect for the beach
A roundup of releases by local authors, perfect for the beach or your favorite book nook 

May 2025
Last Act: Local director Tony Benna spotlights terminal cancer at the Sundance Film Festival
Director Tony Benna turns a spotlight on terminal colon cancer at the Sundance Film Festival

May 2025
Lone Wolf: Doom Flamingo’s Ross Bogan starts a howl in his solo debut as Wolf Mask
Ross Bogan howls in his solo debut as Wolf Mask

May 2025
A Charleston Arts Timeline: Soar through 50 years of Holy City arts and culture
Explore important moments from our archives, from 1975 to the present

April 2025
Discover the Beauty: How Noisette Roses Bloomed from Charleston to Fame
Though Noisette died in April 1835, the roses named for him commemorate the role he and gardener John Champneys played...

April 2025
Unveiling Artistry: How Nicole Vanasse’s Fabric Magic Breathes Life into Her Figures
See her work this month during her residency at the Gibbes Museum of Art

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