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'Behind the Garden Gate'

Saturday, May 25 10:00a

Charleston Horticultural Society, Charleston

As part of The Garden Conservancy's National Open Days Program, you can visit Charleston’s private gardens in the Festival’s first collaboration with Charleston Horticultural Society and The Garden...

"Art of Recovery" Free Reception & Viewing May 25th for Piccolo Spoleto

Saturday, May 25 6:00p

Circular Congregational Church, Charleston

Join us May 25, 2013 between 6pm – 8pm for an open reception recognizing an award winning art exhibit sponsored by the SC-Department of Metal Health and the Piccolo Spoleto Festival! The exhibit wi...

Rotary Charity Duck Race

Saturday, Jun 8 10:00a

Children's Park on the Wando, Charleston

The Rotary Club of Daniel Island and other Rotary clubs in the Charleston area will hold the seventh annual Charity Duck Race June 8 on Daniel Island near Children’s Park at the end of River Landin...

The Punch Brothers

Monday, May 27 7:00p

TD Arena - College of Charleston Campus, Charleston

Mandolinist Chris Thile, guitarist Chris Eldridge, bassist Paul Kowert, banjo player Noam Pikelny and violinist Gabe Witcher make their long-awaited return to the Festival after their sold-out 2009...

Charleston Beach Music and Shag Festival

Saturday, Aug 24 10:00a

N. Charleston Performing Arts Center, North Charleston

The Beach Music and Shag Preservation Society of S.C. is a non profit 501C organization promoting, preserving and perpetuating the S.C. state dance The Shag and Beach Music S.C...

Holiday Festival of Lights Run and Walk

Wednesday, Nov 6 10:00a

James Island County Park, Charleston

Runner and walkers will be the first to preview the magical light displays of the Holiday Festival of Lights. 5k run and 2 mi. walk. 1,500 attendees expected...

Spoleto Festival USA Orchestra

Monday, Jun 3 7:30p

Sottile Theatre, Charleston

The orchestra will perform John Adams’ "Harmonielehre" (“Book of Harmony”), in addition to the American premieres of the Ravel/Boulez "Frontispice" and Pēteris Vasks’ "Credo."

Holiday Festival of Lights Fun Run & Walk

Wednesday, Nov 6 6:30p

James Island County Park, Charleston

Now available on two days! Join us for an exclusive preview of the Holiday Festival of Lights. Runners and walkers will be the first in Charleston to experience more than 200 magical light displays...

Holy City Cirque Variety Show

Sunday, Jun 16 6:00p

Hampton Park, Charleston

On June 16 at 6 p.m...

Art & Fine Craft Co-Op Gallery

Saturday, May 25 11:00a

The Meeting Place, North Charleston

This temporary cooperative gallery, presented as a component of the annual North Charleston Arts Festival, presents many local artists of varied backgrounds working in a diverse array of media and ...

Holiday Craft Show

Thursday, Nov 7 10:00a

Holiday Craft Show, Charleston

This craft show is in its 35th year and there are 23-30 crafters. It is indoors and is located on the water. There is plenty of parking and seating outside...