Charleston Event Calendar – Pablo, an up-and-coming lawyer, and his pregnant wife, Tanya, buy a fixer-upper from Frank and Virginia, a PhD candidate, a famous D.C. couple. with an English garden in his garden. Pablo and Tanya’s property line runs through Frank’s prized flower beds;
everything seems neighborly until they pass by where Pablo and Tanya plan to build a new fence. A simple property dispute soon becomes a “border war,” exposing both couples’ notions of race, taste, class, and privilege.
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Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and guitarist Billy Strings continues his national tour in support of his 2021 album Renewal. Strings has been praised for maintaining the improvisational traditions of bluegrass and mixing it with Americana, roots rock and outlaw country.
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Hear his track “Red Daisy,” which won Song of the Year at the 2022 International Bluegrass Music Awards. North Charleston Coliseum, 5001 Coliseum Dr. Sunday, 8:00 p.m. 70-49 dollars. (843)529-5000, www.northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com Mount Pleasant Towne Center focuses on local and regional artistic talent.
Bring the family together for community performances by local musicians, dance groups and visual arts studios. Mount Pleasant Towne Center, 1218 Belk Dr., Mount Pleasant. Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. free (843)8448517, www.experiencemountpleasant.com Catch Chamber Music Last standing ovation concert of the season with local Charleston cellist Tim O’Malley and violinist and College of Charleston Adjunct Professor Ben Weiss.
The Ovation Series pairs local performers with prominent musicians from around the world, including violinists Francisco Fullana (above) and Amy Schwartz Moretti, as well as pianist Andrew Armstrong. The program includes Fauré’s Piano Quartet No. 1 in C minor, op.
15 and Shostakovich’s Piano Quintet. Sottile Theatre, 44 George St. Sunday, 3:00 p.m. 55-8 dollars. (843) 763-4941, www.chambermusiccharleston.org Enjoy an intimate evening of ensemble music at the Charleston Library Community, featuring the talents of the musicians of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra.
Members will perform a string octet by the 16-year-old prodigy Felix Mendelssohn, plus other works by Rubstov, Dorf and Dvořák. Attend a freshly mixed wine reception at intermission. Charleston Library Society, 164 King St. Friday, 7:30 p.m.
$50 (843)723-9912, www.charlestonlibrarysociety.org In partnership with James Island First Baptist Church, this program takes participants on a musical journey to explore Lowcountry spirituality and Gulla Geechee culture. Chat with Gullah scholar and advocate Jessica Berry, as well as Harvard University professor and musician Sunn m’Cheaux, who lives in Mount Holly.
James Island First Baptist Church, 1110 Camp Rd. Saturday, 4:00 p.m. Free, registration required. (843)872-5352, www.iaamuseum.org The City of Palm Island hosts a day of dancing, food and fun on Ocean Boulevard. Hear music from the Shem Creek Boogie Band, check out over 40 local craft vendors, and sample food from nearby restaurants.
Kids can enjoy a climbing wall, face painting and more. Ocean Boulevard, Isle of Palms. Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. free (843)886-8294, www.iop.net In celebration of Women’s History Month, the International Museum of African American History hosts an event each week in the African Ancestral Memorial Garden.
Learn about the amazing African-American women in history from famous storytellers and enjoy take-home activities for the kids. International African American Museum, 14 Wharfside St. Saturday, 11 a.m. free (843)872-5352, www.iaamuseum.org A simple property dispute turns into an all-out “border war” in this “modern comedy” written by Mexican playwright Karen Zacarias and produced by Charleston Stage.
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Beliefs about race, class, privilege, and the American Dream are exposed in this play directed by Marybeth Clark and Henry Clay Middleton as two neighborly couples fight over a new fence. Dock Street Theatre, 135 Church St.
Wednesday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, 2:00 p.m. 75-40 dollars. (843)577-7183, www.charlestonstage.com To commemorate International Women’s Day, Ibu Movement presents its spring collection as well as a fashion show featuring unique pieces from artisans from around the world.
Actress and Ibu ambassador Ali McGraw will walk the runway, while Schumacher creative director Dara Caponigro, who has partnered with Ibu to offer home decor made by women in Kyrgyzstan, will speak. Guests will enjoy chef Bintu N’Dau’s cooking, empanadas by Diego and Ma’am Saab, as well as participate in a live auction.
Fringe Revolution raises money to support the Ibu Foundation, which provides grants to empower artisans around the world. Sala de Festas, rue Beaufain 56 Wednesday, 7.00 p.m. $150 (843) 327-8304, www.ibumovement.com Founded in 1990, the Charleston Men’s Chorus has 65 members and an accompanying pianist under the direction of internationally renowned countertenor Ricard Bordas.
This spring concert will examine a variety of selections written for male chorus, including folk, theatrical and operatic works. Church of Our Savior, 4416 Betsy Kerrison Pkwy., Jones Island. Saturday, 7:30. Free, registration required. (843)768-9166, www.kiawahisland.org Enjoy an elegant cocktail hour, silent auction and more during this fundraiser.
Our Lady of Charity’s community outreach program helps the underprivileged through affordable housing initiatives and access to nutrition, health and living expenses. Seabrook Island Club, 3772 Seabrook Island Rd., John’s Island. Sunday, 11 a.m.: $1,200-$125. (843) 559-4109, www.one.bidpal.net – Charleston Greek Festival, May 12-14, 2023, popular annual festival of Greek food and culture at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Greek food and wine
authentic, live music, dancing, vendors and more. Learn More PGA HOPE is an arm of the PGA of America’s REACH program, designed to introduce veterans and military personnel to the game of golf to improve their well-being.
Instruction is provided in 7-week sessions by PGA golf professionals trained in personalized golf and mental compet
ency. All programs are subsidized by the PGA REACH and PGA Section Foundations and are free to participants. The Miller Gallery presents its largest exhibition to date, featuring works by more than a dozen contemporary artists in a variety of media.
Participants include Scott Rittenbaum, Keith Porter, and Charlotte Fraser, who contributed her work, Tulip (acrylic on panel, 24 x 36 inches, 2023). Enjoy a DJ and refreshments from local vendors during the opening reception from 6:00pm to 10:00pm.
March 10 Hed Hi Studio, 654 King St. free (843)764-9281, www.themillergallery.com This beloved family tradition returns to Hampton Park. Children are invited to bring their bears and enjoy musical entertainment, crafts, dancing and more. Parents are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs and a picnic.
Gazebo at Hampton Park, 30 Mary Murray Dr. 1:30-4:00 p.m. Free, registration required. (843)724-5003, www.charlestonparksconservancy.org – Fall Tours, October 11-November 4, 2023 The Charleston Conservation Society’s annual House and Garden Tours, a variety of tours focusing on architecture, gardens and
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history, some of Charleston’s own. visit their residences, normally not open to the public. Read more Singer-songwriter Martin Sexton combines acoustic guitar with what Rolling Stone calls a “marinated soul sound.” His latest EP, Vision, is set to hit the road in the summer of 2020 on his final tour.
Charleston Pour House, 1977 Maybank Hwy. Sunday, 8 p.m. $45-$32. (843)571-4343, www.charlestonpourhouse.com American duo Chatham Rabbits quickly gained a following in North Carolina playing minimalist acoustic arrangements, using claw-style guitars and banjos. The husband-and-wife duo (Sarah and Austin McCombie) released their first album, “All I Want From You” in 2019, and held mobile concerts during the pandemic.
Charleston Pour House, 1977 Maybank Hwy. Friday, 6:30 p.m. 15-13 dollars. (843)571-4343, www.charlestonpourhouse.com Walk, jog or jog at the Caw Caw Interpretive Center, an actively managed habitat for many species, including waterfowl, songbirds, otters and deer, so spot critters along the way.
Mornings include family-friendly yoga sessions and readings from Maurice Sendak’s beloved children’s book Where the Wild Things Are. An awards ceremony with food and drink will be held immediately following the race. Caw Caw Interpretive Center, CCPRC, 5200 Savannah Hwy., Ravenel.
Saturday, 8:30. $38. (843)7954386, www.ccprc.com Home › Things to Do › February In celebration of the newly opened Folly Beach Pier, this afternoon’s festivities will raise funds to support the Charleston County Parks Foundation. Enjoy live music by The Dave Landeo Band and performances by solo acoustic artist Justin Hodge, as well as breakdancer Kyle “K-Otic” Johnson, jugglers and face painters.
Folly Beach Pier, 101 E Arctic Ave., Folly Beach. Saturday, 5-8 p.m. 25-20 dollars. (843)795-4386, www.ccprc.com Hailed by The Guardian as a “wonderful, thrilling and heavenly musical,” the iconic show’s 50th anniversary North American tour makes a stop in the Netherlands.
Directed by Timothy Sheeder and with lyrics by acclaimed composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, the worldwide musical phenomenon depicts the final weeks of Jesus Christ’s life through the eyes of his disciple Judas. North Charleston Performing Arts Center, 5001 Coliseum Dr.
Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 2 and 7 p.m.; & Sunday, 1 p.m. 80-43 dollars. (843)529-5000, www.northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com The Post and Courier’s award-winning, ongoing Boom & Balance series explores the challenges ahead and the solutions being tested as rapid population growth and development
continues to reshape South Carolina, exceeding expectations. Join our live events hosted and moderated by our award-winning journalists, with growth and development experts. Learn more! The Boom & Balance Series Building Code Board of Appeals consists of five council members and two alternates appointed by the mayor.
The Board hears appeals regarding the building official’s application and interpretation of adopted South Carolina Building Codes. Home › Things to do › Festivities – Blessing of the Fleet and Seafood Festival, April 30, 2022 April 30, 2022 in Mount Pleasant, with a boat parade, live music, crafts, food from local restaurants and other activities, a
great festival that celebrates the fishing industry of the region. Learn more PURE Theater presents this world premiere play, written by Patricia Lessane Dockery, former executive director of the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture.
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African-American educator and civil rights activist Septima P. Tells the life of Clarke, the Charleston native called the “Mother of the Civil Rights Movement” by Martin Luther King Jr., 134 Cannon Street St. Wednesday-Saturday, from 30 p.m.
to 27 dollars. (843)723-4444, www.pureteatre.org PGA HOPE is an arm of the PGA of America’s REACH program, designed to introduce veterans and active duty military to golf to improve their well-being. Instruction is provided in 7-week sessions by PGA golf professionals trained in personalized golf and mental competency.
All programs are subsidized by the PGA REACH and PGA Section Foundations and are free to participants. The 19th annual North Charleston St. Patrick’s Day Parade kicks off at Park Place East. Watch the procession of fire trucks, marching bands, fiddlers, dancers and Charleston Irish dancers.
The celebration continues with live entertainment, street vendors, local restaurants and children’s activities. At 8.00 a.m. a celebratory mass will be celebrated in the church of San Patricio. King and Radcliffe Streets, North Charleston. Saturday, 10:00 a.m. Free.
(843)740-5854, www.northcharleston.org In its 26 years in Charleston, Black Expo attracts more than 300 exhibitors and 17,000 visitors each year. The family-friendly event will feature food vendors, youth activities and live entertainment, plus workshops and seminars to promote minority businesses.
Charleston Area Convention Center, 5000 Coliseum Dr, North Charleston. Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p
.m. $15 www.blackexposouth.com Individual tickets for Native Gardens go on sale September 27th. Season tickets are on sale. Prices: Adults $42.50 – $75.50, Seniors (60+) $40.50 – $75.50, Students (ages 3-25) and Active Military $35.50 – $75.50 Recommended
age: 10 years and up. We encourage you to consult our Content Guides, available for download online, for guidance on whether a show is appropriate for your party. Venue Name: The Dock Street Theatre 135 Church Street Charleston, SC 29401 – Website: www.charlestonstage.com – Box Office: (843) 577-7183 The Building Code Board of Appeals consists of five council members and two
substitutes appointed by the mayor. The Board reviews appeals based on the building official’s application and interpretation of the adopted South Carolina Building Codes. Comedian Colleen Ballinger is best known for her eccentric, lipstick-adorned character Miranda Sings, who has appeared in hundreds of YouTube videos since 2008. Giving birth to twins in 2021, “Who Wants My Sons?”
with the tour expected, Ballinger hit the road again, performing stand-up, both in person and online. Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St. Saturday, 7:30. 90-35 dollars. (843)8532252, www.charlestonmusichall.com The new 1,049-foot Edwin C. closed for renovations in October 2020. Celebrate the opening of Taylor Folly Beach Fishing Pier.
Guests can enjoy live music, festival food and other entertainment reminiscent of the days when Folly’s first pier opened in the 1930s. Proceeds help support the Charleston County Parks Foundation. Edwin S. Taylor Folly Beach Fishing Pier, 101 East Arctic Ave.
Saturday, 5:00 p.m. $25, $20 in advance, free for children 12 and under. (843) 795-4386, www.ccprc.com
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