YALLFest 2023
Bookworms flock to Charleston every November for YALLFest, the annual young adult literature festival. Featuring more than 65 authors, the event offers signings, panels covering a variety of topics and mini events for attendees to enjoy. This year’s event includes authors Leigh Bardugo, Cassandra Clare, Tracey Deonn, Rebecca Ross, Adam Silvera and more.
Nov. 11. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free to attend. Various locations. Downtown. yallfest.org
Comedian Paula Poundstone at the Music Hall
Don’t miss a night with Paula Poundstone, a seasoned stand-up comedian with more than 30 years of experience. Known for her smart, observational humor, Poundstone has hosted HBO specials, comedy tours and was the first female comic in 1992 to host and perform at a White House Correspondents Dinner. All ages are welcome for an evening of nonstop laughter.
Nov. 10. 8 p.m. Tickets start at $29.50. Charleston Music Hall. 37 John St. Downtown. charlestonmusichall.com
Second Chance Bikes’ Fall Fest
Join Second Chance Bikes at Holy City Brewing for a fun-filled Fall Fest, the charity’s largest fundraiser of the year. Enjoy a local vendor market, live music, a silent auction and a jump castle. Fairy Hair Charleston can add some sparkle to your ‘do, and Good Clean Fun, an event coordinator, brings bicycle-powered spin art. Second Chance Bikes is a local nonprofit that offers free and affordable bikes to the community. Ride your bike to the event to get a free raffle ticket.
Nov 12. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free to attend. Holy City Brewing. 1021 Aragon Ave. North Charleston. scbikes.org/fall-festival
Welcome to Night Vale podcast recording
Visit the fictional commuter town of Night Vale, where the paranormal and supernatural are mundane. Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor, creators of Welcome to Night Vale, started their fictional radio show in 2012, reporting from a desert town where all conspiracy theories are real. The show employs long-form storytelling and includes plot arcs and running jokes to keep audiences entertained.
Nov. 13. 8 p.m. $30 to $35. Charleston Music Hall. 37 John St. Downtown. charlestonmusichall.com
Little Pine holiday pop-up
The Ryder Hotel’s bar and restaurant Little Palm will transform into Little Pine, a holiday pop-up market. Reserve a 90-minute experience in a private “ski gondola” outfitted with holiday decor and including cocktails and bites. Grab three of your friends and enjoy this winter wonderland over spiked eggnog and other seasonal beverages.
Daily from Nov. 16 to Jan. 8. 11 a.m. to close. Little Palm Bar. 287 Meeting St. Downtown. littlepalmbar.com
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