Love is in the air, y’all. We’ll be taking long strolls around Marion Square, sharing in the puppy love of Brittlebank Park, and scouting the sky for soaring birds — we’re not sure we’ll be able to contain our animal attraction for this weekend. Yup, SEWE is back! Oh, did you think we were talking about Cupid’s big day? Well, there’s plenty going on around the Holy City for all you lovebirds too — and a lot for you singles too. From special dinners to anti-Valentine’s Day parties, live music, and some sporting events, this weekend has a little something for everyone.

Friday Start your weekend and head to Kiawah for the 10th annual Art and Wine Walk. Art is good, wine is good, and together they’re even better.

Shrimp City Slim brings back the Mills House Blues Bash — that’s three days of live blue music.

Don’t miss your chance to see the irreverent musical The Book of Mormon.

SEWE rolls back into town, and along with it comes DockDogs jumping into tanks and Emmy Award-winning Bill Wiese.

Tua Lingua hosts an art show inspired by David Lynch, which means things could get weird.

Four of Charleston’s top chefs host a beer-paired dinner dedicated to fish and fowl at the William-Aiken House.

Love won’t bite at  The Mixson Market when you can sip on samples of grower champagne. The Park Circle shop will also have flowers and chocolate for sale to complete the Valentine’s Day trifecta.

Or head to The Drawing Room for a SEWE-inspired dinner that kicks off with drinks at the rooftop bar.

Get in the mood for Valentine’s Day with an a cappella concert of love songs courtesy of The Charlestones.

We don’t think you should be bitter about Valentine’s Day, but we do think you should party. Thankfully the Bay Street Biergarten agrees.

Chocolate and wine usually get paired together, but Westbrook Brewery teams up with Christophe Artisan Chocolatier-Patissier to pair some sweet treats with brews.

The Art Mecca will have free drinks and hors d’oeuvres at their SEWE art show.

We love a good pun, and when it’s combined with great music, well, there’s not much better in life. Head to the Pour House for a tribute to Grammy Award-winner Beck at Beck to the Future.

Saturday Still need to pick up something for your Valentine? Head to the Old Village in Mt. P where you can nom-nom on barbecue and sip on Virgil Kaine bourbon while the expects help pick out the perfect gift.

Stroll the gardens of Middleton Place while sipping on some wine and eating chocolate placed around the grounds during the Sweetheart Stroll.

How do you tell the difference between like and love? According to Bianca Statford it’s the difference between Prada and Skechers. Learn for yourself when Park Circle Film Society screens 10 Things I Hate About You.

Sure, it may be Valentine’s Day but the folks at The Royal American would rather celebrate Mardi Gras — and we don’t blame them.

If you’re single and ready to mingle, head to HoM and participate in their bar crawl.

The men take over the bar at Market Street Saloon for a special Studs of Steel male revue performance.

Hear singer/songwriter Lauren Bevins when she performs at Palmetto Brewing Co.

Comedian Nick Thune brings his guitar to Theatre 99 for some folk mixed with comedy — folk yea!

Mellow Mushroom is back with their party that says a big F-you to Valentine’s Day.

The Battery plays in a scrimmage to prepare for their big tournament against MLS teams next weekend.

Start the day with a quick run at the Cupid’s Chase 5K — diapers optional.

Elise Testone may have moved to New York, but she returns to remind the Holy City that she loves us at her annual Valentine’s Day concert.

Sunday Funk up your Sunday with a show at Surf Bar.

CofC’s Department of Theatre presents Noel Coward’s play Blithe Spirit.

UNED!TED artists will perform a range of love songs — from the jilted to the so-in-loves — at The Mezz in Heartbreak Cabaret.

Rusted Root will send you on your way back to 1992 when they perform at The Windjammer.

Help keep the City Paper free.

No paywalls.
No newspaper subscription cost.
Free delivery at 800 locations from downtown to North Charleston to Johns Island to Summerville to Mount Pleasant.

Help support independent journalism by donating today.