Mex 1 Snowboard Rail Jam
The annual Rail Jam is back, bigger and better than ever. Join Mex 1 at Firefly Distillery this weekend for the ultimate winter party — now with an even larger ramp, more snow and, of course, more action. Expect flips, tricks and high-flying moves as top boarders from across the country take on the custom rail setup, all while you jam to local tunes by The Midnight City Band.
Jan. 11. 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. $35/general admission; $100/VIP pass. Firefly Distillery. 4201 Spruill Ave. fireflydistillery.com
Chamber Music at the Dock Street Theatre
Chamber Music Charleston’s acclaimed Ovation Concert Series continues on this weekend at the historic Dock Street Theatre. This performance will feature an exquisite program of music for piano quintet, including Franz Drdla’s “Hey, Hay! Three Hungarian Dances, Op. 30 No. 4” and Robert Schumann’s “Piano Quintet in E-flat Major, Op. 44.” The concert will also feature guest violinist Anthea Kreston and pianist Phillip Bush.
Jan. 12. Concert starts at 3 p.m. Ticket prices vary by seat. Dock Street Theatre. 135 Church St. Downtown. chambermusiccharleston.org
Homeschool History Day: Lowcountry Safari
Journey through the Natural History Hall on a safari that will take you through time as you learn about animals that lived millions of years ago as well as animals that live here today — keep your eyes peeled as you may spot some exotic animals, too. Homeschool History Day programs feature a field trip experience, a chance to go through the Museum and an educational activity.
Jan. 16. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. $5/student registration; $15/non-member adult reservation.
The Charleston Museum. 360 Meeting St. Downtown. charlestonmuseum.org
Medicinal Practices of the Enslaved
Visit Middleton Place Stableyards for a drop-in discussion and explore how enslaved people throughout history approached and utilized herbal and botanical therapies to treat sickness and disease. Take home complimentary seeds from select medicinal varieties and start your own home physic garden. This event is part of the African Seed Exchange project.
Jan. 11. 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. $29/general admission. Middleton Place. 4300 Ashley River Road.
West Ashley. middletonplace.org
Taste of Folly
Head to Folly Beach and kick off a weekend full of local bites and tasty treats with a cocktail competition at the Tides in the Pavillion Ballroom next Friday. Follow it up with Savory Saturday as Center Street is closed and taken over by Folly businesses serving up their best dishes and showing off with live demonstrations. Enter the hot dog-eating contest, one pot showdown and oyster-shucking contest for some thrilling competition.
Jan. 17 through Jan. 18. Kick off at 6 p.m., Jan. 17. $45/cocktail competition; $15/Savory Saturday. Locations vary. Folly Beach. visitfolly.com/taste-of-folly
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