Chocolate Affair

Chocolate lovers, rejoice! This annual gala spotlights everyone’s favorite meal: dessert. Included in your ticket price is dinner and a full bar, but the main event is surely the dessert competition in which local restaurants and specialty shops are judged to see who reigns supreme in crafting chocolate confections. Guests can enjoy live music as they participate in the silent and live auctions, to benefit Communities In Schools of the Charleston Area, which empowers students to stay in school. Trident Technical College, 7000 Rivers Ave, North Charleston. Friday, 6:30pm. $125. (843)740-6793, www.cischarleston.org/chocolateaffair