Discover 10 Of the More Popular Events Taking Place In & Around Charleston SC This Weekend
Jeff Walker, Entertainment Writer
Whether it's an event, live theatre, concerts, and or festivals greater Charleston SC plays host to a wide variety of happenings each and every weekend. The following are just some of the best of the best taking place the weekend of June 5th in the low country. Get out of the house or out of your comfort zone and enjoy any of the following.
The seasonal Charleston Farmer's Market has returned to Marion Square on Saturdays from 8am until 2pm. Enjoy a Bounty of Fresh Local Produce & Homegrown Creativity! Farmers, F&B, ART, Live Music & More! Family- and pet-friendly! Details at https://charlestonfarmersmarket.com/
Celebrating 26 Years of Party at the Point returns to Harbor Resort & Marina over on Patriots Point in Mount Pleasant. Charleston’s premier Happy Hour concert series takes place Friday evenings 5-9pm, April 17 - July 17. This family-friendly event is hosted on our beachfront and features live music and plenty of food and drinks. For a complete list of local and regional bands performing check out https://partyatthepointcharleston.com/schedule
Charleston's premier festival continues thru this weekend, as the annual Spoleto Festival and its companion Piccolo Spoleto return. Running May 22 to June 7, the festival highlights local and regional artists, offering hundreds of events—nearly half of which are free—across the city’s parks, churches, and historic venues. For more visit https://spoletousa.org/ and for Piccolo visit https://piccolospoleto.com/
Charleston County Parks & Recreation begin the Summer Moonlight Mixer series this weekend. Dance the night away under the stars at the iconic Folly Beach Pier! Moonlight Mixers return for five Friday nights this summer, bringing music, ocean breezes, and classic Folly fun to the end of the pier. All ages are welcome to enjoy an evening of dancing and music, breathtaking Atlantic Ocean views, and that laid-back beach energy Folly does best. Whether you’re twirling to beach music or just soaking in the moonlight, Moonlight Mixers are a Lowcountry tradition you won’t want to miss. For additional info and upcoming dates visit https://www.ccprc.com/event/moonlight-mixer/317/
The annual High Tide Festival a premium, 21+ electronic and dance music festival takes place Friday & Saturday at Riverfront Park in North Charleston. Set against a sunset backdrop on the Charleston waterfront, the multi-day event features major headliners, craft cocktails, and food from top local food trucks. For music lineup, tickets and times visit https://hightidefestival.com/
Edisto Island is once again the host site for the annual Cookin’ on The Creek, a SC BBQ Association-sanctioned event. The BBQ Festival is a two-day event. The festival kicks off on Friday night with live music and the “Wing Showdown”. On Saturday you’re invited to sample many different barbecues and vote for your favorite. Discover more at https://edistochamber.com/cookin-on-the-creek-bbq-festival/
The Charleston Music Hall is busy this weekend. On Friday night The Village Rep Co. presents Croce & Carole: The Life & Music of Jim Croce & Carole King. Music kicks off at 8pm. On Saturday it's Back N Black – The Ultimate AC/DC Experience. Show begins at 8pm. For all that's happening at the Music Hall visit https://charlestonmusichall.com/
The world famous Windjammer on the Isle of Palms rocks this weekend. Friday night Rumours ATL: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute perform on the NÜTRL Beach Stage. Music kicks off at 6pm. VYNL on the inside Stage beginning at 9:45pm. Saturday Drivin N Cryin & Cracker take over the NÜTRL Beach Stage at 6pm with The Novatones on the inside stage at 9:45pm. Come out Sunday at Hudson Freeman with lots of hands and Torri Weidinger are on the NÜTRL Beach Stage at 6pm. For all upcoming events visit https://the-windjammer.com/events/
The Refinery at 1640 Meeting Street present Limbo at the Refinery featuring AC Scar, Beau Monde and Kai Getty, a local Charleston bluegrass/honky tonk artist breathing new life into classic country music. Music starts at 8pm. Details at https://www.therefinerychs.com/calendar
Cannon Distillery host Legends of the Luau ~ Tiki Drink Competition! on Saturday from 6-10pm. For more on this tropical event visit https://www.cannondistillerychs.com/event-details/legends-of-the-luau-tiki-drink-competition
From April 17th to June 26th, the Town of Kiawah Island will host a Food Truck Friday series, bringing flavorful foods and diverse selections to the Kiawah Island Town Hall Lawn 4475 Betsy Kerrison Parkway. From 11am. to 3pm., each Friday will feature one rotating savory food truck, offering a variety of options - from pizza to global flavors. On select Fridays, guests can also enjoy an additional dessert or beverage truck, adding a sweet or refreshing complement to the weekly lineup. For the menu and the lineup begin your culinary journey at https://www.kiawahisland.gov/events/foodtruckfriday/index.php
Any weekend is a good weekend to take in any performance by Charleston Mystery Theatre group at The Black Fedora at 164 Church Street. You'll be watching a comic mystery play in a cozy theatre where the cast performs alongside volunteer audience "actors!" All the room's a stage and the audience members are players in the show. (You do not have to volunteer.) Shows include 'The Impossible Murder at Captain Jack's Flapjack Shack', 'Help! I Think My Characters Are Trying to Kill Me!', 'Murder at the Redneck Reunion', and 'Inspector NoClue's Murder Mystery Show'. For particular shows and showtimes visit their website at
https://www.charlestonmysteries.com/
Holy City Brewery on Aragon St. in North Charleston present Live Music Fridays. They've got a rotating roster of bands that plays from 5-8pm, so come Get Your Groove on! Enjoy live music and great food & drink at Holy City Brewery. Be sure to check out their Brewery Blast Laser Tag. Details at
https://holycitybrewing.com/north-charleston-holy-city-brewing-events
The Wit's End Comedy Lounge in North Charleston present Chris O'Connor, a comedian from Philadelphia, now he lives in Austin, Texas. He is one half of the podcast Stuff Island. He helps write and plays Cal in the Netflix Series Tires. Shows Friday & Saturday at 7pm & 9:30pm respectively. For more visit https://www.witsendcharleston.com/events/136265
