Lowcountry Oyster Festival
Shucking season isn’t over yet, folks! The world’s largest oyster festival is bringing a whopping 50,000 pounds of oysters to Boone Hall over the weekend. Featuring live music on the main stage, eating and shucking contests, specialty wines, beers and cocktails and more, this annual event that attracts thousands has something for everyone (but especially oyster-lovers). Special VIP access comes with unlimited catered oysters, food and beverages.
Feb. 2. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $25/general admission; $225/VIP ticket. Boone Hall Plantation. 1235 Long Point Road. Mount Pleasant. lowcountryhospitalityassociation.com
Sweet Nothings
Charleston Crafts Gallery is spotlighting local artists featuring iconic hearts and dominance of red and pink in celebration of Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re reminding someone how special they are or lighting a new spark, these works of art are inspired by love and romance. Featured artists include Selma Andrews, Aimee Fitzgerald and Nancy Warren. An open house will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 7.
Feb. 7 to Feb. 28. Free. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Charleston Crafts Gallery. 140 D. East Bay St. Downtown. charlestoncraftsgallery.com
Septima by Patricia Williams Dockery
PURE Theatre’s impactful play about the life of Charleston native and civil rights pioneer Septima Clark, born 1898, is not to be missed. The play honors the moments of Clark’s life that shaped her into one of the most important figures in American history and inspired Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to call her the “Mother of the Movement.”
Feb. 4. Show starts at 6 p.m. Ticket prices vary. Park Circle Community Building. 4800 Park Circle. North Charleston. puretheatre.org/septima/
History and Heritage walking tour
Join Bulldog Tours Saturdays in February, and explore the influence and experience of African Americans in Charleston from the brutality of slavery, through the struggle and oppression of Jim Crow and the fight for civil rights. Tours begin at Liberty Square and take participants through the streets of downtown Charleston to learn about the deep heritage and history of West African Charlestonians.
Saturdays through Feb. 22. Tour times vary. $10/person. Bulldog Tours. 18 Anson St. Downtown. bulldogtours.com
Tech Tuesdays
Let young minds dive into the exciting world of technology at the Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry’s Tech Tuesdays, held every Tuesday through Feb. 25. Children have the chance to explore hands-on with a variety of fun robotic toys and interactive tech activities. Tech Tuesdays are designed to spark curiosity and inspire future innovators.
Tuesdays through Feb. 25. 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Free with admission or membership. Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry. 25 Ann St. Downtown. explorecml.org
Make marbled paper at the Library Society
Join Charleston Library Society’s Director of Conservation James Davis for an introduction to the ancient art of decorative paper marbling. The workshop will introduce the history of the art form, which dates back to the 10th century, and provide insights into materials, tools and techniques required to create your own unique papers. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a beginner, this class offers something for anyone looking to experiment with paper using various color combinations and designs.
Friday, February 7 from 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tickets are $150. Learn more at charlestonlibrarysociety.org.
Shop custom hats, art at Marsh and Magnolia
Indulge in art of the painterly and sartorial varieties at Marsh and Magnolia on Feb. 13, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. During the Thursday evening event, Hotel Bennett’s in-house hat boutique will host local artist Chelsea Goer for an exclusive preview of her latest collection, featuring depictions of women in hats. In addition to Goer’s original works, attendees will also have the opportunity to create and purchase custom headwear.
Feb. 13, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Appointments are required. Book at marshandmagnoliachs.com — a $75 deposit reserves your spot and counts as credit toward your hat purchase.
Redux taking applications for Spring Art Market
Anyone interested in filling one of about 20 open booths at the Spring Art Market hosted in March by Redux Contemporary Art Center can submit an application through Feb. 9. A special preview event of the market is scheduled 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. March 21, with the market on the following day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The event will feature the art of Redux’s current roster of 40 studio artists, as well as a select group of additional area artists. Find applications and details at redux.givecloud.co/springartmarket.
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