That BIG Book Sale
Book lovers and bargain hunters alike, get ready for the Charleston Friends of the Library’s largest fundraiser of the year. Now in its 41st year, the book sale features more than 60,000 available books in all categories with some going for as low as $1. Stack as many books (and some other goodies) as you can carry and walk out for less than the cost of a movie ticket.
May 18-21. Sale hours vary. Omar Shrine Auditorium.
176 Patriots Point Road. Mount Pleasant. omarshriners.org
Architectural and conservation walk
More than 1,500 architectural fragments from Drayton Hall now reside within a special collection on-site. Over the years, these objects have been damaged or relocated for various reasons, but still offer important clues that help us understand the history of the site. Embark on a behind-the-scenes walking tour of the conservation lab and fragment storage areas to see how the team works with the architectural fragment collection.
May 20. 10–11:30 a.m. $40/members; $45/nonmembers. Drayton Hall. 3380 Ashley River Road. West Ashley. draytonhall.org
Annual Chef’s Potluck
This year’s annual Chef’s Potluck, one of the most popular fundraising events of the year, is set to take place at Holy City Brewing’s marsh-side Porter Room in North Charleston. More than 15 participating local chefs will be paired with local farmers, fishermen and ranchers to bring attendees the freshest local ingredients the Lowcountry has to offer. Tickets are all-inclusive.
May 21. 4-7 p.m. Ticket prices vary. Holy City Brewing. 1021 Aragon Ave. North Charleston. holycitybrewing.com
Paint and Sip: To the Beach
For the Love of Art is asking everyone to join in on a stress-free painting class at Share House downtown that will help guests create a stellar painting featuring an uplifting, sunny beach scene to take home. Guests will get step-by-step instructions through the painting process. Leave the class feeling refreshed, uplifted and maybe with a new found love for art. Share House will also provide beach bites and cold cocktails.
May 23. 6-8 p.m. $37/person. Share House. 23 Ann St. Downtown. charlestonpaintparty.com
Giants of the Sky lecture
With a 21-foot wingspan, pelagornis sandersi was the largest bird ever to fly. By chance of fate, the only known skeleton of this species was discovered at Charleston Airport in 1983. Dr. Daniel Ksepka of the Bruce Museum will present the history of fossil discoveries that shaped our view of pelagornithid birds and ongoing research into their evolution, reproductive biology and flight patterns.
May 24. 6-7 p.m. Free; $10/suggested donation. The Charleston Museum. 360 Meeting St. Downtown. charlestonmuseum.org
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