What's Going On In Charleston

The Black Dog Adoption Event
2025-09-13 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | 102 N Market St, Charleston, SC 29401-3118, United States
September 13 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm EDTThe Black Dog Adoption EventThe Black Dog General Store 102 N Market St, Charleston, SC, United StatesVisit The Black Dog store on Saturday, the 13th, between 11 AM and 3 PM to adopt a dog from the Charleston Animal Society!

MELT Mural Festival
2025-09-13 11:00 - 14:00 | Rebel Taqueria, 1809 Reynolds Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405, North Charleston, SC, 29405, US
Join us for Charleston’s first mural festival! MELT will feature the live painting of national + international muralists, local muralist battles, art vendors, entertainment & more. This event will take place from 11 am-4 pm on Saturday, Sept 13th, 2025 in the area of Reynolds Ave surrounding Rebel <a href="http://Taqueria.–Check” target=”_blank” title=”Taqueria.–Check”>Taqueria.–Check us out on instagram @meltcharleston as we continue to share updates and announce artists. Or contact us we@meltcharleston.com if you’re interested in getting involved!

Celebrate our 15th Anniversary at Poblanos! 🇲🇽💚
2025-09-13 11:00 - 14:00 | 7571 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC, United States, South Carolina 29406
Celebrate our 15th Anniversary at Poblanos! 🇲🇽💚You’re invited to join the party on September 13th! Enjoy a live DJ and live music by @los_del_encino, honoring Mexico’s Independence 🎶🇲🇽. Plus, we’ll have food and drink specials all weekend long.💥 Bring your friends and family, and let’s make this celebration unforgettable! 🎶🥳📍7571 Rivers Ave North Charleston, SC 29406

Getting Saucy 2
2025-09-13 11:00 - 15:00 | 8888 University Blvd, North Charleston, SC, United States, South Carolina 29406
The Sauce Showdown is back! Join us for Getting Saucy 2: The Annual BBQ Sauce Competition—South Carolina’s only contest where BBQ sauce is the star!Date: September 13, 2025Location: Wannamaker Park, North Charleston, SCCome taste award-winning pulled pork, cheer for your favorite sauce vendor, and support programs for individuals with learning disabilities. Bring your family, your appetite, and your love for BBQ!-Vendors�-Live Judging�-Community FunDon’t miss the ultimate barbecue sauce competition in the South!�Tag your crew and follow us @GettingSaucySC for updates.�More info at: <a href="http://gettingsaucy.org#BBQSauceCompetition” target=”_blank” title=”gettingsaucy.org#BBQSauceCompetition”>gettingsaucy.org#BBQSauceCompetition #SouthCarolinaEvents #CharlestonBBQ #PulledPorkFestival #GettingSaucy2 #BBQShowdown #NorthCharlestonEvents #FamilyFunSC #SupportLearningDisabilities

Community Open House
2025-09-13 11:00 - 14:00 | 104 B Commerce Place, Goose Creek, SC 29445
you’re invited to get to know us at Helping Hands. We are the largest food pantry in Berkeley County serving 500 Tri-County families monthly with grocery assistance and additional resourcing.
We want to invite individuals, businesses, foundations or investors, churches, etc to come have a tour, sign up for a poverty simulation, and see how TOGETHER we can assist families in the Tri-County

PWAC Block Party 2025!!
2025-09-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Public Works Art Center
FREE EVENT!!!
Public Works Art Center is thrilled to bring back our annual Block Party, an event for every member of our community! This year, we’re once again blocking off West Richardson Avenue (from Short Central to Cedar Street) in Downtown Summerville to create a vibrant, art-filled celebration for all ages. Think old-fashioned carnival energy, with an artistic twist, celebrating creativity, connection, and community!
Expect ART-THEMED GAMES, LIVE MURAL PAINTING, FACE PAINTING, COLORFUL TREATS, PERFORMERS OF ALL KINDS, AND MANY MORE SURPRISES! Plus, the Block Party doubles as the reception for our SPARK COMMUNITY EXHIBITION, our beloved all-ages annual show where every piece submitted is accepted. Held on a Saturday morning in September while the farmer’s market buzzes just a block away, this event promises a lively, unforgettable experience for all!
Our 2025 Block Party serves as the primary fundraiser for Public Works Art Center, raising money to support our operations throughout the year. Funding will allow us to continue offering free admission and ever-changing art activities to every visitor, continue providing accessible art studios and classes for all ages and abilities, and continue to partner with other local nonprofits to break down barriers to art for our entire community. Money raised will also support increasing our impact through free off-site art engagement opportunities throughout the Lowcountry. Your participation ensures we can keep creating, sharing, and growing with our community!

Free Mom Swap
2025-09-13 09:00 - 12:00 | Lactation Station and More, 1907 Varner Street #c2, Summerville, SC 29486, Summerville, SC, 29486, US
Bring your gently used mom gear and swap it for something new (to you) at our Free Mom Swap event!

Welcome to the Free Mom Swap event! Join us at Lactation Station and More for a fun day of swapping gently used baby items with other moms. It’s a great way to declutter your baby’s closet and find new treasures for them. Whether you’re looking for clothes, toys, or gear, you’re sure to find something you love. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with other moms in your community and score some great finds for your little one. See you there!

Charleston Fossil & Artifact Show 2025
2025-09-13 09:00 - 17:00 | Berkeley Shrine Club
Charleston area fossils, bottles, & artifacts for sale!Lots of great vendors with locally found treasures!Lots of fun for the entire family!
Admission for adults is $5.16 and under is free with paying adult.

9/13 Festival of the Arts
2025-09-13 08:00 - 13:00 | 964 Highway 78, Ridgeville, SC, United States, South Carolina 29472
📚🎨 FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS – This Saturday 9/13! 🎨📚Celebrate creativity and culture at our market this Saturday from 8am-1pm! We’re showcasing the incredible artistic talent in our neighbors.Plus all your favorite vendors with fresh produce, handmade crafts, and delicious food trucks!📸 Photography Contest Reminder – Still time to enter! Contest runs through October 4th – capture our market community and you could win!Join us for a morning celebrating the arts while supporting local farms and businesses. See you Saturday at the Dorchester Heritage Center on Highway 78!#FestivalOfTheArts #LocalAuthors #BookSigning #ChildrensStorytime #BookExchange #DorchesterHeritageFarmersMarket #RidgevilleSC #PhotoContest

Megan Moroney - Am I Okay? Tour
2025-09-12 20:00 - 23:00 | Credit One Stadium
There is a strict 4 ticket limit for this event. Accounts found in violation of the posted ticket limit may be cancelled without <a href="http://notice.
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Sale Dates and Times:
Public Onsale : Fri, 11 Oct 2024 at 10:00 AM
Spotify Presale : Thu, 10 Oct 2024 at 10:00 AM
Artist Presale : Wed, 9 Oct 2024 at 10:00 AM
Offical Platinum Presle : Wed, 9 Oct 2024 at 10:00 AM
Official Platinum : Fri, 11 Oct 2024 at 10:00 AM

Sing-Along in the Park
2025-09-12 19:00 - 22:00 | Gahagan Park
Join us for our second Movie Night in the Park event at Gahagan Park!
To celebrate the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month, we’ll be enjoying a sing-along version of Disney’s Encanto. Be sure to bring a lawn chair and a blanket so you can relax and enjoy the sunset.
This is a FREE event open to the public!

Friday Femme Gamer Meetup
2025-09-12 19:00 - 23:00 | 8484 DORCHESTER RD, Unit B, North Charleston, SC, United States, South Carolina 29420
Join us on Friday nights to meet and hang with other femme gamers in the Gaming and Nerd community at Reforged Gaming Lounge! Enjoy a fun and inclusive night of gaming and socializing together. This is a weekly event, so you can find a meet-up that fits your schedule 🙂.
https://www.facebook.com/events/807305088532785/?event_time_id=807306161866011

Dancing on the Cooper - September 12, 2025
2025-09-12 19:00 - 22:00 | Mount Pleasant Pier
Advanced tickets and more information: https://bit.ly/4hfbVEA
Time & Tickets
Dancing on the Cooper is held at the end of the Mount Pleasant Pier.
Gates open at 7 p.m., and event ends at 10 p.m.
Advance tickets are $10 per person. Day-of tickets are $15 per person if the event hasn’t sold out. On-site tickets, if available, will only be sold via credit card. Children 3 and under are free and do not require a under.
Beverages will be available for purchase on-site. ID is required to purchase allowed.
No pets price.
Chairs are welcome, as seating is limited. Please do not put chairs inside the dance prohibited.
Ticket Holders
Please be prepared to present the QR code(s) you received via email when you registered for the event. (You may have to check your SPAM or Junk folders.) You can also find your Registration QR codes by visiting your Active.com events page and logging in with the email address you used to purchase your basis.
Questions?Please contact Park & Program Services by email or by phone at 843-795-4386.

Chonda Pierce Live - Charleston, SC
2025-09-12 19:00 - 22:00 | 101 Alumni Drive, N. Charleston, SC 29406
It’s Chonda Pierce Live! Grab your girlfriends and get ready for an evening of guilt-free laughter, real talk, and stories you swear she pulled straight from your group text. With her signature Southern charm and wit, Chonda brings the kind of humor that leaves your cheeks hurting and your soul feeling a little lighter. You might know her hit specials “Laughing in the Dark” and “Enough” — Chonda takes life’s hardest moments to its most ridiculous, and knows how to turn it all into something worth laughing about. Don’t miss this show!***Tickets go ON SALE July 10th, 2025

Mom's Only Night Out
2025-09-12 18:30 - 21:30 | 100 Central Ave, Summerville, SC 29483-6002, United States
Join us for a mom’s only night out at Madres Mexican Restaurant in Summerville. We will enjoy some delicious food, great conversation, and much needed time with fellow moms without the kids. Afterwards many of us will also stroll down to Hutchinson square to continue the fellowship. *nursing babies are welcome, please do not bring older children*event not paid for by MomCo, each mom will cover her own <a href="http://meal.
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The Pickle Bar-Singles Night
2025-09-12 18:00 - 22:00 | 162 Cherry street Summerville sc 29486
🎾 Charleston Singles,Let’s Spark Something Different! ✨
Skip the apps, skip the small talk — let’s meet in real life for a night of fun, laughter, and a little friendly competition!
Join us for Singles Night at The Pickle Bar on Friday, September 12th, 2025. This one-of-a-kind spot combines pickleball, Southern-inspired food, a lively bar, and an outdoor game yard , the perfect backdrop to mix, mingle, and maybe even find a thepicklebar.com
Spots are limited — so grab a friend, sign up today, and let’s make this Singles Night one to remember!

SEPTEMBER FROTHY MILE
2025-09-12 17:30 - 20:30 | Frothy Beard Brewing Company, 1401 Sam Rittenberg Boulevard, Charleston, SC 29407, Charleston, SC, 29407, US
Join us at Frothy on Friday, September 12 at 5:30 PM, and choose from three races: Men’s, Women’s, or Relay. Men’s and Women’s are individual events where participants will run a full mile while stopping to drink a beer every quarter mile. Can’t keep your beer down? A penalty will be added! The relay is a team race for 4 people where each person runs .25 miles and drinks one beer. One relay ticket covers all 4 participants on your team.
🚨 NOTE: for the relay each team needs to pay the $17 fee- meaning one person pays it for all members of the team.
Prizes include house cash for the enter.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/charleston-beer-mile-tickets-1629088159539?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwQ0xDSwMa6Z1jbGNrAxq43mV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMURDTTVTMnVIdWh6aUJtb0IBHhEpOTQr4KBwkLg1aolmnF9ZwttuhOt8Te0OK6F5WFcDHUl52F0AV1dH4AC6_aem_bkQn-R7iM1z-1G-QkZdElA

Charleston Beer Mile
2025-09-12 17:30 - 18:30 | Frothy Beard Brewing Company, 1401 Sam Rittenberg Boulevard, Charleston, SC 29407, Charleston, SC, 29407, US
Participants will drink one beer, run a quarter mile, and repeat 3 times to complete a mile total.

Get ready for a fun twist on racing – the Beer Mile! 🍺🏃
Join the Charleston Beer Mile League at Frothy on Friday, September 12 at 5:30 PM, and choose from three races: Men’s, Women’s, or Relay. Men’s and Women’s are individual events where participants will run a full mile while stopping to drink a beer every quarter mile. Can’t keep your beer down? A penalty will be added! The relay is a team race for 4 people where each person runs .25 miles and drinks one beer. One relay ticket covers all 4 participants on your team.
Prizes include house cash for the winners.
👉 Must be 21+ to enter.

Cane Bay Family YMCA Farmer's Market Day 2
2025-09-12 17:00 - 20:00 | 1655 Cane Bay Blvd, Summerville, SC 29486-2397, United States
Join us for the Cane Bay Family YMCA Farmers Market 2025 on September 12 from 5 PM to 8 PM at Cane Bay YMCA, located at 1655 Cane Bay Blvd, Summerville, SC 29486. Enjoy fresh produce, local vendors, and a vibrant community atmosphere. Brought to you by the YMCA and Cane Bay Farmers Market!

Friday Happy Hour + Live Music
2025-09-12 16:00 - 19:00 | 4201 Spruill Avenue, North Charleston, SC, United States, South Carolina 29405
Friday Happy Hour with Hotel Hugo📅 Date: Friday, September 12, 2025⏰ Time: 4 PM – 7 PM📍 Location: Firefly Distillery
Kick off the weekend at Firefly Distillery with Friday Happy Hour on September 12th! From 4 to 7 PM, enjoy handcrafted cocktails, local beer, and our signature happy hour specials while soaking up the sounds of Hotel Hugo live on the lawn. Whether you’re catching up with friends or unwinding after the workweek, there’s no better place to ease into the weekend. Come for the drinks, stay for the <a href="http://vibes.
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Admission is free | Family-friendly

Spirit Tastings at Kiawah Spirits
2025-09-12 13:00 - 17:00 | Kiawah Spirits
Visit Kiawah Spirits every Friday and Saturday from 1 to 5 pm for a tasting of a select featured spirit (while supplies last). 🥃 Try something different, or learn something new about an old favorite!
Make it a date and bring a friend! While you’re at the spirits store, stock up by shopping for a bottle to take home or gift to someone special. Must be 21 years old to participate. Cheers! 🥂
https://www.facebook.com/events/1391864502144901/?event_time_id=1391864672144884

Packers vs. Commanders Gamewatch
2025-09-11 20:00 - 23:00 | Container Bar-Charleston
That first game was so fun, let’s do it again this Thursday. Our Pack takes on the Washington Commanders, who also won their first game last weekend. The game will be on Prime Video, so if you don’t have that you’ll want to join us to watch it (though you should come out anyway!)
Go Pack Go!

The Sound of Music
2025-09-11 19:30 - 21:30 | 135 Church Street, Charleston, SC, United States, South Carolina 29401
THE SOUND OF MUSICSeptember 3 – 28, 2025 Dock Street Theatre
Music by Richard RodgersLyrics by Oscar Hammerstein IIBook by Howard Lindsay and Russel CrouseSuggested by The Story of the Trapp Family Singers by Maria Augusta Trapp THE SOUND OF MUSIC is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization. music.
Performance Schedule:Sept. 3 (Wed) – 7:30 PM – PNC Pay-As-You-PleaseSept. 5 (Fri) – 7:30 PM – Opening Night Sept. 6 (Sat) – 7:30 PMSept. 7 (Sun) – 2:00 PMSept. 11 (Thu) – 7:30 PMSept. 12 (Fri) – 7:30 PMSept. 13 (Sat) – 2:00 PMSept. 13 (Sat) – 7:30 PMSept. 14 (Sun) – 2:00 PMSept. 18 (Thu) – 7:30 PMSept. 19 (Fri) – 7:30 PMSept. 20 (Sat) – 2:00 PMSept. 20 (Sat) – 7:30 PMSept. 21 (Sun) – 2:00 PMSept. 25 (Thu) – 7:30 PMSept. 26 (Fri) – 7:30 PMSept. 27 (Sat) – 7:30 PMSept. 28 (Sun) – 2:00 PM
Single Tickets for THE SOUND OF MUSIC are now on sale. Season tickets are now on CharlestonStage.com/sound.
Venue: Dock Street Theatre, 135 Church Street, Charleston, SC29401Box Office: (843) 577-7183Box Office Hours:Tuesday – Friday, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm. (Non show weeks)Tuesday – Saturday, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Box office then opens one hour before every performance. (Show weeks)The box office opens one hour before every Sunday matinee performance.Website:

Movie Trivia Night
2025-09-11 19:30 - 22:30 | 1401 Sam Rittenberg Blvd Ste 1, Charleston, SC, United States, South Carolina 29407
Think you’re a movie buff? 🎥🍿 Put your film knowledge to the test with Movie Trivia at Frothy on Sept 11 at 7:30! Start brushing up now, because Tip of The Tongue Trivia will have questions on all genres!
But that’s not all – we’ll also be releasing our Jack’s Smirking Revenge Pumpkin Ale on draft 🎃🍺 The perfect beer for pumpkin spice latte season!
A percentage of proceeds from pints of Jack’s Smirking Revenge will go to our trivia host/bartender Keegan’s brother, Drew, who suffered a traumatic brain injury in a car accident several years ago and is cared for at home by his family. Let’s show Keegan and his family some love and support while drinking some tasty <a href="http://brews.
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CBR runs to Lewis Barbeque!
2025-09-11 19:00 - 22:00 | Hampton Park Gazebo
With $5 Baby-Bubble Barbeque drafts & $7 margaritas, CBR runs back to Lewis Barbeque!
https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/AwCX8qf8Cb
From the gazebo, we’ll take a right and run around the

Southern Songwriter Festival 2025
2025-09-11 17:30 - 2025-09-13 21:00 | Short Central
🎤 2025 Southern Songwriter FestivalThe Songs. The Stories. The it.
📌 FESTIVAL DETAILS:🎶 Who:Talented songwriters from across the Southeast
🎶 What:A three-day festival spotlighting original songs and the stories behind them
🎶 Where:Songwriter Alley (South End of Short Central Avenue)Downtown Summerville, SC
🎶 When:
Thursday, Sept. 11: 5:30 – 8:30 PMFriday, Sept. 12: 5:30 – 9:30 PMSaturday, Sept. 13: 2:00 – 9:00 PM
🎶 Why:Because there’s nothing like great original music under the Summerville sky
📬 Contact:edistoblackwaterboogie@stories.We’ll see you in the Alley!

Sweat on the Ship- Sunrise Session
2025-09-11 08:00 - 09:00 | 40 Patriots Point Rd, Mount Pleasant, SC, United States, South Carolina 29464
Get ready to break a sweat aboard the USS Yorktown at Patriots Point with the Sweat on the Ship workout series!
Whether it’s sunrise or sunset, this is your chance to move and connect in one of the Lowcountry’s most unique <a href="http://venues.
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Secure your spot today: https://www.sweatpals.com/host/The_Sweat_Collective

An Evening With Kenny G
2025-09-10 20:00 - 23:00 | Charleston Music Hall
An Evening With: Kenny GWednesday, September 10
Doors 7PM | Show 8PMAll AgesALL RESERVED SEATING
Tickets available at CharlestonMusicHall.com or at the Charleston Music Hall Box Office open Thursday – Friday from 10AM to 3https://bit.ly/CMHJoinNewsletterInstagram: www.twitter.com/CHSMusicHallTikTok:

Creole & Cocktails: 20s/30s Happy Hour
2025-09-10 18:30 - 21:30 | Nola’s Creole and Soul- 9770 Dorchester Road, Summerville,SC 29485
Let the good times roll, sis! We’re bringing a taste of New Orleans to Summerville for a cozy, creole-inspired happy hour just for the 20s/30s crew of Black Women of Charleston. Pull up for flavorful bites, smooth cocktails, and easy conversation—perfect for making new friends and planning your next https://nolas.cheddarup.com

Falling for Fiber Art- A Macrame Wreath Workshop
2025-09-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Local Love CHS, 1238 Camp Road #Suite E, Charleston, SC 29412, Charleston, SC, 29412, US
Come join us at Local Love CHS to tie, sip & craft a boho wreath for the coziest season!

Fall Macramé Wreath Workshop
📅 Wednesday September 10 | 6:00 PM
💲 $40 per person
🍂 Cozy up for craft night and celebrate the season with a handmade macramé fall wreath! In this workshop, you’ll create a beautiful boho-inspired wreath using macramé cord, faux pumpkins or flowers, dried pampas grass, and other greenery. Perfect for your front door, wall décor, or even as a seasonal centerpiece. Every wreath is as special as you!
No experience? No worries! You’ll be guided step-by-step through the process, and all supplies are included. By the end of the evening, you’ll have your own one-of-a-kind wreath to take home and enjoy all season long.
🥂 Bring your own snacks & drinks to sip and snack while you create-think of it as a cozy craft night out!
🎟️ Tickets: $40 – includes instruction, one glass of complimentary wine, materials, and your finished wreath.
Spots are limited—reserve yours today and knot your way into autumn with us! 🍁
Tickets also available at www.dearpalmerco.com or through a mobile pay app!

Take a look at the photos below from previous wreath classes!
