The Glass Menagerie
Tennessee Williams’s Tony Award–winning timeless American classic, The Glass Menagerie, invites audiences into the fragile world of the Wingfield family, where dreams and reality intertwine in a tender dance. Set against the backdrop of a small apartment in
St. Louis during the 1930s, the play delves into the lives of Amanda Wingfield and her two adult children.
Through March 16. Show times vary. Ticket prices vary. Find a full performance schedule online. Dock Street Theatre. 135 Church St. Downtown. charlestonstage.com
The Greatest Show on Earth
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents “The Greatest Show On Earth” — a modern reinvention of the classic circus spectacle that has toured the globe for more than 100 years. The long-reigning circus, back in circulation since 2023, will feature many of their most familiar, crowd-pleasing acts along with plenty of new surprises and stunts, including 75 performers representing more than 18 countries.
Feb. 28 through March 2. Show times vary. Tickets start at $20. North Charleston Coliseum.
5001 Coliseum Drive. North Charleston. ringling.com/show
Mardi Gras banger
Head to the Iron Rose courtyard at the historic Mills House this weekend for the ultimate Mardi Gras bash. Celebrate with vibrant colors and music around the fountain, all the way from New Orleans. Enjoy live music by The Shakin’ Martinis, special NOLA-themed drinks, authentic Cajun bites, Mardi Gras giveaways and much more.
March 1. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Free to attend. Mills House Hotel. 115 Meeting St. Downtown. ironroserestaurant.com
Yoga on the Ashley
Visit Middleton Place for a yoga session overlooking the majestic and historic oaks on the Ashley River. Experience America’s oldest landscaped gardens like never before as Tashi Marshall leads guests through a powerful and reflective 60-minute yoga session, followed by general admission access to Middleton Place. Tickets include a 25% discount for brunch on-site.
March 2. 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. $15/members; $20/nonmembers. Middleton Place.
4300 Ashley River Road. West Ashley. middletonplace.org
Blame it on the Leprechauns macrame class
Join New Realm Brewing for a fun and festive macrame class. Get creative while sipping on your favorite local brews, and learn how to make your very own macrame leprechaun just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. This two-hour class includes small-group step-by-step instruction, all materials and a little St. Patty’s Day cheer. Food and drinks will be available throughout the class.
March 6. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. $30/ticket. New Realm Brewing. 880 Island Park Drive.
Daniel Island. newrealmbrewing.com
Arts, etc.
Explore local art, ink in Navy Yard gallery
Nidum Studios is a local art gallery and private tattoo studio that recently opened in the Storehouse 9 building within the Navy Yard near Park Circle. Located on Noisette Boulevard, the circa-1918 structure was restored and reopened in 2024. In addition to Nidum Studios, the mixed-use space includes boutique apartments and ground-floor Maker Studios, with plans to bring other types of people and businesses into its creative community soon. Follow @nidumstudios to learn more.
Local author releases coming-of-age novel
Boys is a new novel by Charleston’s Roger Newman, a professor of obstetrics and gynecology who is author of a series of medical thrillers. This story, however, focuses on two boys — one Black, whose family is killed during the Depression, and one White, whose family took in the orphan on its nearby dairy farm. These brothers later fight in segregated units in World War II, only to reunite in a brutal drama years later at Fort Jackson. Koehler Books, $20.95.
A la carte
Mardi Pardi at Tides Folly Beach
Tides Folly Beach will host its first-ever Mardi Pardi event from noon to
6:30 p.m. March 1. Celebrating the Mardi Gras season, the beachfront party will feature live music, drink specials like King Cake, frozen Aperol spritzes and food specials. Tides will also host a dog adoption event, Mardi Paws, from noon to 4 p.m. March 2 in partnership with Charleston Animal Society.
Wine classes with Sarah O’Kelley
Certified Sommelier Sarah O’Kelley hosts a regular series of wine classes at Wine & Company. Join her from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 1 for an intro class on wines from Spain. Each class includes a tasting of four wines, a snack and an info packet (with maps!) of the specified region. Email sarah@grapetotable.com for further information and a food and bev industry discount code.
Black Food Truck Festival releases early bird tickets
The Black Food Truck Festival recently announced its dates for this year’s fest. Head to the annual food truck shindig April 25 through April 27 at the Exchange Park Fairgrounds in Ladson. Limited, discounted early bird tickets are available throughout February. This year’s festival will feature more than 40 food trucks, live entertainment and DJs, craft artisans, games, lounge areas and more. Learn more at blackfoodtruckfestival.com.
What’s New
Zachary’s Daiquiris, a self-proclaimed “chic frozen daiquiri destination,” is slated to (finally) open at 460 King St. Feb. 28. The concept comes from Republic Hospitality — the folks behind Republic, Mesu, Bourbon N’ Bubbles and Lamar’s Sporting Club. Zachary’s Daiquiris, also known as Zach’s Daiqs, serves 12 frozen cocktails, including an espresso martini, paloma and classic daiquiris. Learn more online at republichospitality.com. Follow Zach’s Daiqs on Instagram @zachsdaiqs.
Costa is now offering Apericena, an Italian tradition that combines an aperitif with dinner, from 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The three-course menu costs $60 per person. Learn more at costacharleston.com.
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