Ladybug Day at Magnolia
It’s time again for one of the area’s most wholesome, family-friendly events — Ladybug Day at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens. Help us release ladybugs into our gardens, enjoy crafts, games and snacks, interact with wildlife and learn about lowcountry ecosystems. Kids are encouraged to don their finest ladybug costumes for the annual ladybug release.
July 21. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Included with garden admission. Magnolia Plantation and Gardens. 3550 Ashley River Road. West Ashley. magnoliaplantation.com
Caribbean Jerk Festival
The 9th Annual Charleston Caribbean Jerk Festival returns this weekend at Riverfront Park in North Charleston. This festival is a family-friendly event that celebrates the best in Caribbean food, culture and music. The focus of this unique festival is to highlight Caribbean food, specifically food using Jamaican jerk seasoning, and the top chefs in the Southeast will compete to claim the title of Top Jerk Chef 2024.
July 20. 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Free to attend. Riverfront Park. 1001 Everglades Ave. North Charleston. chsjerkfest.com
Cliff Cash at Old Trolley Theatre
Cliff Cash’s comedy has been called “the comedic voice of the new south” as he challenges old paradigms and stereotypes from his deeply religious and conservative roots. Cash tackles everything from racism to homophobia, from greed and war to death and divorce. Don’t miss the chance to see this renowned comic this weekend in Summerville.
July 20. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. $20/ticket. Old Trolley Theatre.
102 Old Trolley Road. Summerville. jjcomedy.com
Salsa dance night at Forte
Tuesday night is fast becoming one of Forte Jazz Lounge’s most popular nights to come out and socialize. Salsa instructor LaQuinn makes it fun and easy to learn the steps so you and your partner can dance the night away. Flying solo? Take the chance with some new partners.
July 23. 6:30 p.m. $10/ticket. Forte Jazz Lounge. 475 King St. Downtown.
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Fossil Fridays at the Charleston Museum
Beat the heat at the Charleston Museum’s Fossil Fridays, hosted by curator of natural history Matthew Gibson. A great opportunity for families of history lovers and dinosaur addicts, this weekly event gives guests a hands-on experience with different fossils found in the Lowcountry and elsewhere.
Every Friday. Free with admission to museum. Charleston Museum. 360 Meeting St. Downtown. charlestonmuseum.org
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