Hosted by the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art and the College of Charleston Studio Art Department, this 40th-annual exhibition showcases a diverse range of student works, ranging from paintings and sculpture to photography and prints. New York-based writer and photographer Allen Frame will serve as this year’s juror and awards judge. Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art, 161 Calhoun St. Monday-Saturday, 11am-4pm & Thursday, 11am-7pm. Free. (843)953-4422, www.halsey.cofc.edu
Redux Contemporary Art Center presents a site specific installation by sculptor Jarod Charzewski. Referencing the tale of Damocles, in which a king places a sword held by a single horse hair above his throne, Charzewsksi will suspend reclaimed objects from the ceiling of the Main Gallery. Redux Contemporary Art Center, 1056 King St. Tuesday-Friday, 11am-5pm; Saturday, noon-3pm. Free. (843)722-0697, www.reduxstudios.org
The George Gallery presents a solo exhibition created by multimedia artist Raishad Glover as a tribute to his ancestors. The images, which are printed onto reflective surfaces, feature titles pulled from Gullah Geechee poems. An opening reception will be held on February 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. The George Gallery, 54 Broad St. Tuesday-Saturday, 11am-5pm. Free. (843)579-7328, www.georgegalleryart.com
More than 40 art galleries from Broad Street to Upper King open their doors for the Charleston Gallery Association’s monthly art walk. Admire the works on display, which range from paintings and sculpture to photography. Locations vary. Friday, 5-8pm. Free. www.charlestongalleryassociation.com
Chamber Music Charleston’s signature concert series returns to the Pearl Theatre. The performance features violinist Frances Hsieh, pianist Chee-Hang See, Kari Kistler on the oboe, and Sandra Nikolajevs on the bassoon. West Ashley Theater Center, 1401 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., West Ashley. Friday, 7pm. $25-$5. (843)763-4941, www.chambermusiccharleston.org
Renowned violinist and Avery Fisher Career Grant recipient Tessa Lark joins the Charleston Symphony Orchestra for an evening of classical music. While Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto is the featured piece, symphony members will also perform Jessie Montgomery’s Strum, Jean Sibelius’ The Oceanides, and Claude Debussy’s La mer.Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St. Friday & Saturday, 7:30-10pm. $149-$29. (843)242-3094, www.gaillardcenter.org
Starting at the Folly Beach Pier, this out-and-back race features 5K and half-marathon routes. Funds from the race benefit Save the Light in its effort to preserve the Morris Island Lighthouse. Folly Beach Pier, intersection of Center St. and Arctic Ave. Saturday, 8am-1:30pm. $65-$45. www.ccprc.com
Participate in this annual race around scenic James Island County Park to raise money for those with disabilities through nonprofit Community Options. All ages (and leashed pets) are welcome to hit the trail, with awards going to the top three overall male and female finishers. James Island County Park, 871 Riverland Dr., James Island. Saturday, 10am-noon. $45. www.runsignup.com
Hear the nostalgic sounds of the Emmy-winning 1970s Saturday morning cartoon series that taught history, grammar, math, and more through catchy songs such as “I’m Just a Bill,” “Lolly, Lolly, Lolly,” and “Conjunction Junction.” This theatrical production from the Footlight Players follows Tom, a nervous school teacher, as he prepares for the first day of class. Queen Street Playhouse, 20 Queen St. Friday-Sunday, times vary. $35. (843)722-4487, www.footlightplayers.net
Explore the history of indigo dyeing in the colonial era during this interactive program. Learn about the indigo plant, the labor-intensive process behind its cultivation, and its significance in the past. Drop by to dye your own fabric square and take home a piece of this rich tradition. Middleton Place, 4300 Ashley River Rd. Saturday, noon-2pm. $32-$10. (843)556-6020, www.middletonplace.org
“Conjunction Junction, what’s your function?” Introduce a new generation to the catchy educational songs such as “Conjunction Junction” from the Emmy Award-winning, ’70s and ’80s, Saturday morning cartoon series Schoolhouse Rock when the Footlight Players bring the production to the stage. Follow Tom, a nervous school teacher, as characters emerge from his TV screen to encourage him to teach his students grammar, math, history, and science using clever songs and imagination. Queen Street Playhouse, 20 Queen St. Friday-Sunday, times vary. $35. (843) 722-4487, www.footlightplayers.net
The City of Charleston shuts down King Street every month so pedestrians can enjoy live music, food, and beverages, plus vendors selling goods for people and pups. King St. Sunday, noon-5pm. Free. (843)303-1113, www.shop2ndsunday.com
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
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
