Lowcountry Cajun Festival
Experience the authentic flavors of Louisiana’s Cajun and Creole cuisine with favorites like jambalaya and etouffee, alongside beloved Lowcountry seafood and barbeque fare. Dare to enter the annual crawfish eating contest or lay back and enjoy live Zydeco music performances by various artists. The event features a variety of kid-friendly activities, food and craft vendors.
April 13. Noon to 6 p.m. $33.33/vehicle; $35/day-of. James Island County Park. 871 Riverland Drive. James Island. ccprc.com
Illiterate Light concert
Alternative rock duo Illiterate Light is headed to Charleston Pour House for a special April 12 concert. Coming from Virginia and Tennessee, singer-guitarist Jeff Gorman and drummer Jake Cochran recently released an EP to kick-off its Slow Down Time tour. Be sure to catch this duo for a buzzing live performance you won’t want to miss.
April 12. $15/general admission; $18/day-of. Charleston Pour House. 1977 Maybank Hwy.
James Island. charlestonpourhouse.com
TEDxCharleston: Uncharted
Enrich yourself in part of the renowned Ted Talks featuring a lineup of inspiring and entertaining Charleston locals. Listen to ideas of unexplored aspects of our everyday lives with a wide variety of topics in health, science, social issues, technology and more. The event includes coffee and refreshments from local cafes and bakeries, with purchase of a ticket online.
April 17. Doors open at noon.; show starts at 12:30 p.m. $65/ticket. Charleston Music Hall.
37 John St. Downtown. charlestonmusichall.com
Country Music Festival
Spend a beautiful Sunday by the river listening to live country music performances by local, regional and national artists featuring two separate stages. Enjoy food provided by Saltwater Cowboys, plus beer and wine options available. Discover a variety of food, art and retail vendors, along with a dedicated kids area and the excitement of a mechanical bull for added entertainment. This event benefits Wake Up Carolina and Jenkins Orphanage.
April 14. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. $45/general admission; $145/VIP. Jenkins Youth & Family Village.
3923 Azalea Drive. North Charleston. charlestoncountrymusicfestival.com
Earth and Arbor Day celebration
MUSC Colbert Education Center and Library Portico proudly presents The Greenest Day honoring the interconnection between human health and environmental well-being. Join to support 40+ businesses, organizations, artists, farmers and non-profits working towards a more sustainable future. Festivities feature food vendors serving up Lowcountry flavors as well as live music entertainment and door prize raffle tickets. All ages are welcome to attend.
April 17. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. MUSC Colbert Education Center. 171 Ashley Ave. Downtown.
web.musc.edu
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