Holy City Vintage Market
The Holy City Vintage Market is celebrating its fifth anniversary with its biggest market yet and, Fashion on the Fly, a vintage fashion show supporting We Are Family, a local nonprofit that gives support and leadership development for youth who have been marginalized for their sexual orientation or gender identity. Stylist teams will be assigned groups of volunteer models to pull off a set of looks for the runway.
Sept. 5. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; fashion show starts at 3 p.m. Free to attend. The Royal American. 970 Morrison Drive. Downtown. theroyalamerican.com
Oil Painting Techniques and Skill Building
Expand your painting repertoire with this six-week class designed to introduce and expand on the basic elements of oil painting. Watch demonstrations on different painting techniques, paint handling, color mixing, studio practice and tool care, and run through guided exercises that will help familiarize students with the medium. Classes become more complex as the series continues, starting with the core lessons needed for beginners and up to advanced techniques fit for a pro. The series begins Sept. 2 and runs through Oct. 7.
Sept. 2. 6-8 p.m. $400/members; $475/nonmembers for all six classes. Redux Contemporary Art Center. 1056 King St. Downtown. reduxstudios.org
September Sweat Series
Mount Pleasant Towne Centre is hosting free in-person yoga classes every Wednesday in September live and in person to celebrate National Yoga Month, so mark your calendars and head up to Mount Pleasant for an early fall sweat series. Each class features a different local yoga instructor from a variety of groups. Find your fit and keep it going once October rolls around.
Wednesdays in September. 6 p.m. Free to attend. Mount Pleasant Towne Centre. 1218 Belk Drive. Mount Pleasant. mtpleasanttownecentre.com
SUSTO at The Windjammer
South Carolina native songwriter Justin Osbourne reflects on his personal journey and cultural climate ahead of the release of his third record and label debut in his acclaimed musical project, SUSTO. With a rock-rooted sound, SUSTO is one of the more recognizable local bands you’ve almost surely heard on Charleston radio and your favorite Spotify playlist.
Sept. 4. Doors open at 6 p.m.; show starts at 7 p.m. $25/ticket in advance. The Windjammer. 1008 Ocean Blvd. Isle of Palms. sustoisreal.com
Lowcountry Jazz Festival
The Lowcountry Jazz Festival, South Carolina’s premier annual jazz event, is returning to the Holy City to continue its Labor Day tradition. The event kicks off with the All White Party, so come dressed in your best white attire and join the team in celebrating the opening of the festival with an evening of endless entertainment that is sure to get you ready for things to come.
Sept. 3-5. Starts at 7:30 p.m. $63+. Charleston Gaillard Center. 95 Calhoun St. Downtown. gaillardcenter.org
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