Playing a blend of Americana roots-rock and New Orleans soul, the Jamie Mclean Band has appeared onstage at venues ranging from Madison Square Garden to Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival. The band’s latest album, One Step Forward, has an upbeat rock vibe and sing-along lyrics. Charleston Pour House, 1977 Maybank Hwy. Thursday, 6pm. $15-$13. (843)571-4343, www.charlestonpourhouse.com
Hosted by Broadway-trained entertainers Brad and Jennifer Moranz, the ever-popular Charleston Christmas Special returns for the 30th year, featuring a blend of holiday classics and original songs. The husband-and-wife duo work together to write, choreograph, and perform the show, which includes a mixture of music, dance, and comedy sketches that vary each year. Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St. Days vary, 7pm. $42-$21. (843)853-2252, www.charlestonmusichall.com
This Brad and Jennifer Moranz-produced variety show returns for its 29th season. The Broadway-trained husband-and-wife duo write, choreograph, and perform in the extravaganza, which features traditional and popular music, dance, and comedy. Look for Christmas Special regular and Charleston local Tiffany Parker to perform Jennifer Nettles’ version of “Cool Yule” and Little Big Town’s rendition of “Go Tell It On The Mountain,” while local musician Demetrius Doctor will play the piano for “Boogie Bells” and other songs. Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St. Days vary, 7 p.m. $42-$21. (843) 853-2252, www.charlestonmusichall.com
Formerly known as the Allman Family Revival, this musical tribute supergroup pays homage to the late Gregg Allman and Dickey Betts. Fans can hear tracks from both musicians’ catalogs during this celebration of “the art of the jam” featuring special guest Jimmy Hall Charleston Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St. Thursday, 7:30pm. $90-$35. (843)724-5212, www.gaillardcenter.org
This outlaw country singer reached No. 4 on the Billboard Country Albums chart for his breakout 2016 album, I’m Not the Devil. Catch a performance from Cody Jinks and Ward Davis, an American singer-songwriter and cowriter of the album’s titular track. North Charleston Performing Arts Center, 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston. Thursday, 8pm. $249-$46. (843)202-2787, www.northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com
Members of local comedy group Nameless Numberhead and other guests present this new recurring improv show based on true stories. Each show features a guest storyteller and no script, allowing comedians to play off of each other. Wit’s End Comedy Lounge, 3320 Rivers Ave., North Charleston. Thursday, 8pm-10pm. $28-$15. (843)261-1136, www.witsendcharleston.com
Beeple, aka Mike Winkelmann, is bringing his kinetic sculptures to the rotunda of the Gibbes Museum of Art, the first time the digital artist’s sculptures will be featured together in the city. Winkelmann is known for his massive Instagram following and making global headlines for selling a digital collage via a non-fungible token (NFT) through the Christie’s auction house for $69.3 million. He opened his 50,000-square-foot Beeple Studios off Clements Ferry Road last year. Gibbes Museum of Art, 135 Meeting St. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. & Sunday 1-5 p.m. $12-$6. (843) 722-2706, www.gibbesmuseum.org
Sing, dance, and play with familiar friends from Sesame Street, including Elmo, Big Bird, and Cookie Monster, during this musical adventure that teaches the importance of perseverance and friendship. North Charleston Performing Arts Center, 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston. Friday, 6pm. $70-$30. (843)529-5000, www.northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com
Comedian Mike Birbiglia is known for his observational stand-up centered on the highs and lows of fatherhood. The entertainer has also made appearances in films such as The Fault in Our Stars, as well as the TV show Orange is the New Black. Charleston Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St. Friday, 7pm. $145-$45. (843)724-5212, www.gaillardcenter.org
Sponsored by The Charleston Place and Half Moon Outfitters, this 33rd-annual run starts on North Market Street and takes participants (and pooches!) on a 5K course along the Battery. Dress in festive attire and costumes for the opportunity to win gift cards to local restaurants and other prizes during a post-race celebration in Market Street Circle. Proceeds provide support for families with patients treated at MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital. 137 N. Market St. Saturday, 8-10am. $35-$10. www.reindeerrun.org
Join thousands of runners for this 46th-annual race that starts and finishes at the West Beach Concert Center. Participants can enjoy the sights of waterways, lush forests, and grand homes of the Kiawah community during their 13.1-mile or 26.2-mile trek. West Beach Conference Center, 2 Shipwatch Rd., Kiawah Island. Saturday, 8am. $130-$120. (843)768-6001,www.kiawahresort.com
Start the day with holiday cheer during this mile-long parade that begins on St. James Avenue and continues to Marilyn Street. Saint James Ave., Goose Creek. Saturday, 9:30-11am. Free. www.cityofgoosecreek.com
Ideal for holiday shopping, this open-air market showcases Lowcountry artisans and farmers, offering produce, baked goods, pottery, and housewares. Stop by for photo opportunities with Santa and light bites. Mount Pleasant Farmers Market Pavillion, 645 Coleman Blvd., Mount Pleasant. Saturday, 11am-4pm. Free. (843)884-8517, www.experiencemountpleasant.com
Held every year on the second Saturday of December, Folly’s Christmas parade features floats, community marching bands, and costumed revelers. Starting at Second Street and West Ashley Avenue, the procession winds down Center Street toward the beach, distributing candy to onlookers. Center St., Folly Beach. Saturday, noon-5pm. Free. www.visitfolly.com
Experience the classic story of The Nutcracker during this colorful production that features graceful ballerinas, acrobatics, and larger-than-life puppets. The show is celebrating its 32nd anniversary with a 85-city tour of North America. North Charleston Performing Arts Center, 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston. Thursday, 3 & 7pm. $175-$30. (843)529-5000, www.northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com
Watch as a fleet of festively decorated boats lights up the harbor. Join in on the fun by decorating your own vessel or grab a prime viewing spot on the Battery, at Joe Riley Waterfront Park, or the Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park Pier. Locations vary. Saturday, 6pm. Free. (843)7247305, www.holidayparadeofboats.com
Joined by an ensemble of local singers and instrumentalists, Holy City Arts & Lyric Opera co-founders Leah Edwards and Dimitri Pittas host this musical concert of holiday tunes with an operatic twist. Brickyard Plantation, 1100 Brickyard Pkwy., Mount Pleasant. Saturday, 6pm. Free. (843)388-3243, www.holycityarts.org
Formed by singer-songwriters Abner Ramirez and Amanda Sudano, Los Angeles-based musical duo Johnnyswim is known for pop hits with soulful melodies. Hear the couple play original tracks and holiday standards during this set. The Riviera Theater, 227 King St. Saturday, 8pm. $43. (843)266-3885, www.therivierachs.com
Hosted by local fiber artist Kristy Bishop, this class teaches the technique of clay resist printing with richly colored indigo. Attendees will be able to create their own stencils, learn how to print on a variety of materials, and take home a variety of self-made prints and a cotton tea towel. Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, 3550 Ashley River Rd. Sunday, 10:30am-2:30pm. $150. (843)571-1266, www.magnoliaplantation.com
Sip traditional wassail before listening to the sounds of Ann Caldwell and the Magnolia Singers as they perform African American hymns and spirituals that would have been sung by enslaved people working in the fields of Drayton Hall and in praise houses throughout the Lowcountry. Be prepared to clap and participate in call-and-response refrains during this moving concert held in the George W. McDaniel Education Center. Enjoy beverages and light bites during a reception before the performance. Drayton Hall, 3380 Ashley River Rd., Sunday, 3:30-5 p.m. $85-$75. (843) 769-2600, www.draytonhall.org
The city’s oldest plantation hosts the 41st-annual Holiday Spirituals Concert, offering guests the chance to sip wassail, a historic holiday libation, and listen to ancestral hymns performed by Ann Caldwell and The Magnolia Singers. Drayton Hall, 3380 Ashley River Rd., Sunday, 3:30pm-5pm. $85-$75. (843)769-2600, www.draytonhall.org
One of the Lowcountry’s biggest holiday celebrations begins with a Christmas tree lighting and fireworks show by special effects company Pyrotecnico. Coleman Boulevard is blocked off for the motorcade, which features more than 100 floats. Coleman Blvd., Mount Pleasant. Sunday, 5:30-8pm. Free. (843)849-2061, www.experiencemountpleasant.com
This holiday concert stars two-time Grammy Award winner Peabo Bryson, American Idol winner Ruben Studdard, and double-platinum recording artist Haley Reinhart. Hear familiar Christmas songs, as well as a selection of each artist’s biggest hits. Charleston Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St. Sunday, 7pm. $92-$39. (843)724-5212, www.gaillardcenter.org
The Charleston Museum’s annual holiday workshop returns. The whole family can enjoy tasty treats and sip on hot cocoa while little ones craft their own ornaments, which can be taken home or used to decorate the Heyward House in Kidstory. The Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St. Wednesday, 3-4:30pm. $15-$10. (843)722-2996, www.charlestonmuseum.org
This holiday-themed edition of Queen Street Playhouse’s Speakeasy Series welcomes local singer-songwriter Black Diamond and pianist Jordan Brown. Spend a cozy evening listening to jazz standards and familiar holiday tunes. Queen Street Playhouse, 20 Queen St. Wednesday, 6-9pm. $50. (843)722-4487, www.footlightplayers.net
Celebrating its 15th anniversary, this festive show features gravity-defying aerial feats, acrobatics, and a lineup of talented musicians and singers performing holiday favorites. Since its founding in 2010, Cirque Musica has entertained audiences around the world. North Charleston Performing Arts Center, 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston. Wednesday, 7:30pm. $75-$39. (843)202-2787, www.northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com
Local vocal powerhouse Zandrina Dunning presents an evening of music and conversation with Tonya Matthews, a poet and CEO of the International African American Museum. A portion of ticket sales will benefit Florence Crittenton Programs of South Carolina, which provides housing, medical care, and other support services to women who are pregnant or in foster care. V’s at The Peacock, 213 East Bay St. Thursday, 6:30-8:30pm. $55. www.thezdexperience.com
Watch dancers perform amid falling snowflakes during this production that’s part of Palmetto City Ballet’s 10th anniversary season. Sottile Theatre, 44 George St. Friday, 7pm; Saturday, 1 & 7pm; & Sunday, 3pm. $57-$43. www.palmettocityballet.org
East Bay eatery Mercantile & Mash combines forces with local small business Pup Country for this holiday candle class. Participants, who should come prepared with aprons, will craft terrarium candles using soy wax and fragrance oils before taking their creations home. Mercantile & Mash, 701 E. Bay St. Friday, 6-7:30pm. $60. (843)793-2636, www.mercandmash.com
his Broadway musical has been adapted from the real-life legacy of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees The Temptations. Directed by Des McAnuff, the performance showcases the Motown vocal group’s epic journey from the streets of Detroit to its rise to fame accompanied by hits like “My Girl” and “Just My Imagination.” North Charleston Performing Arts Center, 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston. Friday, 7:30pm; Saturday, 2pm & 7:30pm; Sunday, 1pm & 6:30pm. $93-$57. (843)202-2787, www.northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com
