Deb and Kerrin will be speaking on gut-healthy sourdough and its relationship to Functional Food followed by a hands-on sourdough loaf workshop! Guests will take home their very own mother and fermenting loaf, ready to bake the next day. Guests will need to bring their own mixing bowl. Reserve your spot by sending a $75 venmo to Deb here
Drop in to Helena Fox Fine Art for cocktails and conversations with artists Kathleen Dunphy and Patt Baldino, gallery veterans and participants in this year’s SEWE fine arts exhibit. Dunphy is known for her plein air landscapes and award winning depictions of wildlife, while Baldino’s still life paintings of birds are sought after by collectors. Helena Fox Fine Art, 106-A Church St. Wednesday, 5-7pm. Free. (843)723-0073, www.helenafoxfineart.com
Join local avian experts to explore the diverse land found on the northeast end of Folly Beach. The Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve protects maritime forest, beach, dune, and marsh habitats, offering many bird-watching opportunities. Take in views of the Morris Island Lighthouse and scout out seasonal visitors, such as painted buntings and Wilson’s plovers. Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve, 1750 E. Ashley Ave., Folly Beach. Friday, 8:30-10:30am. $9. (843)795-4386, www.ccprc.com
This Valentine’s Day, start your morning with something deeper - a group reading with Psychic Medium Hailey Lowe Fennell. Haley will connect you to the other side, bringing through messages from those who have passed and reminders that you are supported, seen, and never alone. Alongside personal connections, Hailey will share collective messages for the group, offering insight and encouragement for the path ahead.
Come out on the full moon for Tarot Readings with @carleyjuel and shop local pottery and jewelry with @magsmishmash @madmademetals. Please book in advance for this event by DM’ing @carleyjuel, however walk-ins are welcome! 1-2 guests per reading!
Learn to appreciate the great outdoors, conservation efforts, and wildlife fine art during this annual expo that spans the city from Brittlebank Park and The Charleston Place to Marion Square and the Gaillard Center. Check out Set Fly Fishing, an Argentinian company that creates fly-fishing adventures while championing conservation, as well as local outfitter Marsh Wear Clothing, both appearing for the first time at Brittlebank Park. Also, look for Endangered Ink founder Carroll Hutchings and Atlanta-based painter Jared Knox, two artists making their SEWE debut. And don’t miss favorites such as the DockDogs, herding demostratons, and the Birds of Prey soaring overhead. Locations & times vary. $85-$35. (843) 723-1748, www.sewe.com
Follow your nose to Certified South Carolina Grown’s Fresh on the Menu stage where cookbook authors Matt Lee and Ted Lee emcee three afternoons of lively demos featuring local chefs and purveyors. Matchups include Palmira BBQ pitmaster Hector Garate with Campbell Coxe of Carolina Plantation Rice and Cru Catering chef Alicia Smith with Neal Shelley of Swamp to Sea Honey Bees. Marion Square. Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, noon-3 p.m. Free. www.sewe.com
The South Carolina Ballet presents the classic Shakespearean tale of family feuding and tragic romance, with dancers Claire Rapp and Joshua Van Dyke playing the star-crossed lovers. West Beach Conference Center, 2 Shipwatch Rd., Kiawah Island. Friday, 7:30pm. $20. (843)768-9166, www.kiawahisland.org
Participants strip down to their skivvies on the deck of Loggerhead’s Beach Grill deck before running to the beach and back during this chilly dash. Proceeds benefit the Children’s Tumor Foundation in its research on neurofibromatosis, a genetic disorder that causes tumors to form on nerve tissues. Loggerhead’s Beach Grill, 123 W. Ashley Ave., Folly Beach. Saturday, noon-4pm. $35. www.cupids.org
BJ Burham delivers poetic, high-energy tunes inspired by his sobriety, marriage, and family life as the frontman of this North Carolina alt-country group. The band released its latest album, The Fear of Standing Still, in July of last year. Music Farm, 32 Ann St. Saturday, 8pm. $30-$25. (843)853-2252, www.musicfarm.com
Experience classical and Romantic music in the historic ballroom of the South Carolina Society Hall as part of Chamber Music Charleston’s ongoing salon concert series. South Carolina Society Hall, 72 Meeting St. Sunday, 2 & 4pm. $55-$30. (843)763-4941, www.chambermusiccharleston.org
Back from a five-year hiatus, rock and blues band Uncle Lucius has reentered the scene after releasing its fifth album, Like It’s The Last One Left. This new release covers personal and positive themes of mental health and self-care. Music Farm, 32 Ann St. Sunday, 8pm. $20-$18. (843)853-2252, www.musicfarm.com
Listen to local activist Millicent Brown when she joins two Columbia-based journalists with recently published books about the civil rights movement as they discuss the years-long fight for social justice. Robert Greene, president of the African American Intellectual History Society and managing editor of the journal Global Black Thought, will moderate the discussion at the Charleston Library Society. In her memoir, Another Sojourner Looking for Truth, published by the University of South Carolina Press in April 2024, Brown, one of the two Black students to integrate Charleston’s all-white Rivers High School, offers an oftentimes wrenching account of what the struggle for Black freedom, equality, and respect meant for her and her family. Charleston Library Society, 164 King St. Tuesday, 6 p.m. $15-$10. (843) 723-9912, www.charlestonlibrarysociety.org
Known for his unique brand of “Bayou soul,” singer-songwriter Marc Broussard’s musical roots are strongly linked to the sounds and culture of Louisiana. Audiences can expect an intimate live show imbued with funk, blues, and R&B, including tracks from his latest album, Time is a Thief, during this national tour of the same name. Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St. Tuesday, 7:30pm. $109-$29. (843)853-2252, www.charlestonmusichall.com
Having debuted at Eurovision in 1994, this high-spirited dance troupe is on its 30th-anniversary tour. The group showcases a fusion of Irish and international dance and music, incorporating energetic choreography and Grammy-winning music. North Charleston Performing Arts Center, 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston. Tuesday-Thursday, 7:30pm. $254-$62. (843)529-5000, www.northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com
Directed by Todd McNerney at the Emmett Robinson Theatre, this dark satire from the College of Charleston Theatre Department reimagines the rise of Adolf Hitler, recasting the dictator as a fictional, small-time gangster who takes over Chicago’s greengrocery trade in the 1930s. Written by German playwright Bertolt Brecht in 1941, the show represents first-hand observations of Nazism, as well as modern-day instances of totalitarianism. Emmett Robinson Theatre at Simons Center for the Arts, 54 St. Philips St. Thursday-Saturday & Monday-Tuesday, 7:30pm; Sunday, 2pm. $25-$12. (843)953-6306, www.charleston.edu
Hailing from Nashville, this husband-and-wife duo have reunited after years of performing solo, going on a tour named after their recent joint release of the romantic single “Memory Bank.” A portion of ticket proceeds from this concert will be donated to anti-slavery nonprofit International Justice Mission. Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St. Thursday, 8pm. $200-$40. (843)853-2252, www.charlestonmusichall.com
Bring a pair of binoculars and join sea-birding experts at the Folly Beach Pier to witness loons, grebes, sea ducks, and other oceangoing avians. Observe flight patterns and behaviors while enjoying the ocean breeze. Folly Beach Pier, 101 E. Arctic Ave., Folly Beach. Friday, 8:30-10am. $7. (843)795-4386, www.ccprc.com
Hear food historian and documentarian Julian Gooding discuss the legacy of enslaved chefs of the American upper class. Learn about the development of beloved dishes, such as macaroni and cheese, based on foods brought to the New World from West Africa. McLeod Plantation Historic Site, 325 Country Club Dr. Friday, 11am-12:30pm. Free. (843)795-4386, www.ccprc.com
The Charleston Library Society hosts Ellen Butler, the best-selling author of the Karina Cardinal mystery series, for a light luncheon and discussion of 10 of history’s most dramatic real-life art heists. Charleston Library Society, 164 King St. $35-$25. Friday, noon-1pm. (843)723-9912, www.charlestonlibrarysociety.com
Writer and comedian Trae Crowder is known for his “Liberal Redneck” porch-rant videos, combining his progressive views, rural Tennessee upbringing, and fiery personality. He authored The Liberal Redneck Manifesto: Draggin Dixie Outta The Dark and has made appearances on Real Time with Bill Maher, The View, and Comedy Central. Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St. Friday, 8pm. $174-$40. (843)853-2252, www.charlestonmusichall.com
The fifth-annual Sweetgrass Half Marathon will take runners though beautiful marshlands and the iconic scenery of the Carolina Park neighborhood. The 13-mile course will begin and end at the Mount Pleasant Recreation Complex. Park West Recreation Complex, 1251 Park West Blvd., Mount Pleasant. Saturday, 7:30-11am. $80-$60. www.tompsc.com
Take part in this annual fundraiser for the American Heart Association, promoting a heart healthy lifestyle. Join more than 5,000 walkers as they partake in a one- or three-mile walk to bring awareness to heart disease and stroke. Awards will be given to those who raise the most money prior to race day. Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park, 360 Fishburne St. Saturday, 8am. Free. (843)480-4900, www2.heart.org
Children ages eight to 12 will be guided on this interactive adventure through local county parks to learn more about bird behavior and species identification. Kids who attend at least eight classes with Charleston County Parks will earn the title of Certified Junior Naturalist. Palmetto Islands County Park, 444 Needlerush Pkwy., Mount Pleasant. Saturday, 10am-noon. $10. (843)795-4386, www.ccprc.com
The 17th-annual Captain’s Comic Expo returns to Patriots Point, hosting more than 100 tables with comic books, artwork, toys, and collectibles. Sci-fi fans can participate in Saturday’s “The Star Wars Experience,” featuring a huge selection of characters and props, while Sunday’s “Cosplay Live!” includes costume contests and panels with professionals. Hungry guests can grab lunch from the food truck rodeo outside of the hall. Omar Shrine Temple, 176 Patriots Point Rd., Mount Pleasant. Saturday, 10am-5pm. Sunday, 10am-4pm. $75-$20. (843)766-6611, www.captainscomicexpo.com
Come get your Wild One(s) photographed!
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Participants are “Freezin’ for a Reason” during this annual dip into the chilly waters of the Atlantic. Proceeds raised benefit Special Olympics South Carolina, which provides year-round sports training for more than 30,000 athletes with intellectual and physical disabilities. The Windjammer, 1008 Ocean Blvd., Isle of Palms. Saturday, 10:30am start; noon plunge. $50. www.so-sc.org
Folly Beach’s longest-running festival returns to Center Street, featuring nearly 100 vendors selling food, crafts, and clothing. Activities along the street include silent auctions, games, and live music from local performers. After the street festival, head to the beach to see amazing creations during the sand-sculpting competition. Center St., Folly Beach. Saturday & Sunday, 11am-5pm. Free. www.visitfolly.com
Drop in to the stableyards at Middleton Place to munch on boiled peanuts and learn more about the crop’s history and role in the Atlantic slave trade. This discussion will also cover African American scientist and educator George Washington Carver and how his agricultural innovations led to the discovery of peanut oil and the many other ways to use this legume. Middleton Place, 4300 Ashley River Rd. Saturday, noon-2pm. $32-$10. (843)556-6020, www.middletonplace.org
Listen to big band-style jazz pieces performed by the Charleston Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of Robert Lewis. The show will feature John Coltrane’s famed album, Love Supreme, with the awe-inspiring vocals of singers Heather Rice and Tommy Brown Jr. Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St. Saturday, 5 & 8pm. $67-$10. (843)641-0011, www.charlestonjazz.com
