We know, it’s black Friday and that’s cool and all, but we’re most excited about tomorrow’s football games. All across the country teams take on their number one enemies, and in South Carolina that means that Clemson heads to Columbia tomorrow for a noon kickoff. We’ve thrown in some spots to catch the game while snagging good deals — if your bar or restaurant is offering a special rivalry game day special, let us know by emailing connelly@charlestoncitypaper.com.
Friday
Start your Christmas shopping off by going to the Holiday Market at Middleton Place for some locally made goods.
Boone Hall has transformed into a winter wonderland, check from 5:30-9:30 p.m. for all their holiday fun.
Check out Chris Boone at Holy City Brewing for some acoustic Americana tunes at 5:30 p.m.
Keep it local and head to Folly Beach for their Green Friday Farmers Market for their live music and local produce and vendors.
Star 99.7 is hosting their Black Party at Omar Shrine Temple starting at 7 p.m. with plenty of live music, including a guy who’s more than just our friend, Biz Markie.
Didn’t get enough to eat at Thanksgiving? The Carolina Queen is hosting a holiday dinner at 7 p.m.
Palmetto Brewery’s Loading Dock series starts at 6 p.m. and features Shane Clark, Gary Alexander, and Greye, and food available for purchase from Kickin’ Chicken.
Saturday
Head to Magnolia Plantation for their Holiday Craft Fair for their handmade, local gifts from 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Loggerhead’s is having their 5th annual Logtoberfest with all-you-can-eat oysters and proceeds benefitting Pet Helpers starting at 1 p.m.
New Galaxy is playing their groovy soul R&B at Folly Beach’s Surf Bar.
Support your team and your community at the same time by donating blood at Harley-Davidson’s Clemson vs. Carolina pregame starting at 10 a.m. Free t-shirts and chances to win a team prize packet to everyone who donates.
Legare Farms is having their one-day-only Open House at 10 a.m. with local vendors will be selling their crafts and food. There will be hayrides and hamburgers as well.
In the Footlight Player’s performance of Christmas on the Air you get to be the live studio audience in their recreation of the Golden Age of radio.
The Miler Country Club is hosting their Lowcountry Animal Rescue Oyster Roast with all-you-can-eat oysters and chili, along with live music and a cash bar.
Where to watch Clemson vs. USC
You can catch the Gamecocks at King Street Grille Mt. Pleasant, Midtown, The Alley, The Sparrow, Big Game Bar and Grille in Mt. Pleasant, Rec Room, and Bay Street Biergarten.
The Tigers are always playing at Midtown, The Alley, Rec Room, Kickin’ Chicken West Ashley, and Bay Street Biergarten, and the Clemson Club also gives a nod to O’Brion’s on Folly Road as a prime spot.
Deals
Wild Wing Cafe locations downtown, in Mt. P, and in North Chuck will have $2.75 bottles of Bud Light, Miller Light, Mich Ultra, and Coors Light.
Kickin’ Chicken locations offer $12 buckers of Bud Light, Bud heavy, and Mich Ultra every day during football season.
Sunday
There will be complimentary horse-drawn carriage rides for the family starting at 12 p.m. that will leave from Palmetto Grande Cinema and Belk in Mt. Pleasant.
Head to Cory’s Grilled Cheese at 7 p.m. on James Island for live music and poetry by Jonathan Brown, Orange Door, Pinkerton, and more.
Coastal Expeditions is doing a Bulls Island Beach Drop, so get the family together for an adventure on the beaches of Bulls Island starting at 11 a.m.
Nathan Salley is playing his country, pop, and rock tunes at Rita’s Seaside Grill starting at 10 a.m.
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