New Year Art Free-For-All
Whether it’s a drawing that was never completed, a pastel that wasn’t the right shade, a paper that was too small or a sculpture that didn’t live up to a vision, the Halsey Institute is encouraging local artists to bring in any past work, materials or supplies of their choosing and give the work another go during this communal art-making event.
Jan. 11. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Free. Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art. 161 Calhoun St. Downtown. Halsey.cofc.edu
Hands-on pizza-making experience
Learn how to make Frannie and the Fox’s famous wood-fired pizza alongside chef Paolo Rossin with a fully interactive cooking experience that will have you slinging pizzas like a pro. This 10-person class includes meatballs, a salad of your choosing and all the ingredients to make the perfect pizza. Enjoy cocktails, wine and Champagne from the bar with your meal for a fun-filled evening.
Jan. 8. 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. $75. The Den inside Frannie and the Fox. 181 Church St. Downtown. hotelemeline.com
An Evening with Jill Heinerth
Immerse yourself in the life of Jill Heinerth, one of the world’s premier underwater explorers, as she guides guests through her more than 30 years of experience as a cave diver, photographer, filmmaker and author. Learn how Heinerth has helped discover new species, track climate change and reach unexplored habitats in over 7,000 underwater dives traversing extreme conditions.
Jan. 11. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. $10/general admission; $5/members. South Carolina Aquarium.
100 Aquarium Wharf. Downtown. scaquarium.org
Patriots Point ‘Pay What You Can’ Weekend
Guests at Patriots Point this weekend can pay any amount they wish during this special annual event. Each ticket gives visitors full access to the U.S.S. Yorktown aircraft carrier, the U.S.S. Laffey destroyer and the Vietnam Experience. The event is perfect for families looking for an affordable day out on a cool weekend.
Jan. 6 to Jan. 7. Pay what you can. Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum.
40 Patriots Point Road. Mount Pleasant. patriotspoint.org
Save the Light Oyster Roast
Head to Bowens Island Restaurant this weekend for great oysters, music and fun. Served outside and under the restaurant, the oysters will be accompanied by beer, wine, chicken bog, hot dogs, chili and desserts from several local venues. Proceeds support the Morris Island Lighthouse Preservation Fund.
Jan. 7. 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. $65 in advance; $75 day-of. Bowens Island Restaurant.
1870 Bowens Island Road. Folly Beach. bowensisland.com
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