Lowcountry Boil at Firefly Distillery
Firefly Distillery hosts its first Lowcountry boil event this weekend featuring food made by talented chef Graham Calabria, onsite music by DJ Kevin Breeze and craft cocktails served until 4 p.m. Oysters on the half-shell with all the trimmings will also be available for guests, as well as fare from local food trucks. A limited number of tickets are available so make sure you grab them while they last.
May 6. 12-3 p.m. $35/bucket; additional costs vary.
Firefly Distillery. 4201 Spruill Ave. North Charleston. fireflydistillery.com
Fossil Fridays at Charleston Museum
Fossil Fridays return to the Charleston Museum, hosted by curator of natural history Matthew Gibson. A great opportunity for families of history lovers and dinosaur addicts, this weekly event lets you get hands-on experience with different fossils found in the Lowcountry and elsewhere. Gibson will also share what projects he is currently working on and help you identify your own fossil finds.
Fridays through May 19. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free for members; free with museum admission. Charleston Museum. 360 Meeting St. Downtown. charlestonmuseum.org
Cinco de Mayo party
With a margarita bar and a food truck serving up Jalisco’s mouthwatering tacos, the Folly Road restaurant invites partygoers to its parking lot to enjoy the spring weather and celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Guests can look forward to playing games like cornhole and a chance to win some brag-worthy prizes from the kids and adult piñatas. Locals and visitors alike are welcome to join this pet-friendly event.
May 5. 4-10 p.m. Free. Jalisco Taqueria & Tequila. 1271 Folly Road. James Island. jalisco-chs.com
Pup Party on the Alley
Charleston’s Smallest Bar and Pet Helpers have teamed up to throw a pup party next Monday. Join the crew for a pawsome event centered around dog adoption and a pet supplies drive. This event is designed to bring together animal lovers and enthusiasts to help local dogs in need, so all are welcome, especially your pets.
May 7. Noon-3 p.m. Free to attend. Charleston’s Smallest Bar. 39 John St. Downtown. holycityhospitality.com
Revolutionary War siege lines walking tour
Join Carl P. Borick, director of the Charleston Museum, as he leads a tour to some of the key points related to the Revolutionary War siege of Charleston, the longest siege of the war and largest battle fought in South Carolina. The area to be toured is now an urban landscape interspersed with pleasant city parks.
May 11. 6-7:30 p.m. $40/members; $55/nonmembers. The Charleston Museum. 360 Meeting St. Downtown. charlestonmuseum.org
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