Captain’s Comics Expo: Charleston’s biggest comic book and pop culture event is returning to Patriot’s Point this weekend. The two-day festival will host more than 125 tables of comic-book dealers from across the Southeast, toys from the past 50 years, artists and craftsmen and more. A food truck rodeo will give hungry fans and visitors a sample of local food options.
Feb. 20, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Feb. 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Prices vary by ticket;
kids under 10/Free. Omar Shrine. 176 Patriots Point Road. Mount Pleasant.
captainscomicexpo.com
Lowcountry Transitions Annual Golf Tournament
Head over to Dunes West Golf and River Club, and participate in Trident Medical Center’s annual golf tournament benefiting “mental health heroes.” Whether you’re involved with the Community Mental Health Centers or an advocate or family member of someone in need, everyone has a chance to make an impact.
Feb. 17. 9:30 a.m. $500/team of four. Dunes West Golf and River Club. 3535 Wando Plantation Way. Mount Pleasant.
mhheroes.com/golf
Black History Month Movie Series
Students are invited to join the College of Charleston’s Cougar Activities Board and Black Student Union in celebrating Black History Month with a movie series showcasing African American talent on the big screen. A raffle will take place, and snacks will be provided. Attendance is limited, and social distancing measures are mandatory.
Feb. 18. 8 p.m. Free to attend. Rita Liddy Hollings Science Center, Rm. 101. 58 Coming St. Downtown.
cougarconnect.cofc.edu
Virtual Cooking Class
Bread + Butter’s TOAST virtual cooking series is returning Feb. 23. The series will feature traditional donation-based online classes focusing on specific culinary skills or techniques and led by a chef expert on the topic. Classes cover a variety of topics from fish butchery to Filipino fare. Tuesday’s class will cover rice, with Amethyst Ganaway.
Feb. 23. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Suggested donation $20. Bread + Butter. Virtual. breadandbutterchs.org
National Margarita Day at Mex 1
All three local Mex 1 locations will be offering their award-winning margaritas and infused margaritas for $5 for National Margarita Day, but that isn’t all. The restaurants will have free tequila samples from 6-7:30 p.m. Each location will feature a different tequila to sample.
Feb. 22. 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Prices vary. Mex 1 Coastal Cantina.
Various locations. mex1coastalcantina.com
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