Charleston Bluegrass Festival
The Charleston Bluegrass Festival returns next weekend at The Woodlands Nature Reserve in West Ashley. This family-friendly camping event offers a weekend of boot-stomping bluegrass from top-notch performers. Relax under the stars with premium camping options, indulge in local food and craft brews from presenting sponsor Commonhouse Aleworks and enjoy outdoor adventures like kayaking, biking and more.
March 28 through March 29. Doors open at 4 p.m. Ticket prices vary. Woodlands Nature Reserve. 4279 Ashley River Road. West Ashley. charlestonbluegrassfestival.com
Fresh Catch Fridays
Dive into Fresh Catch Fridays at Little Palm in downtown Charleston. Every week, this local seafood restaurant serves up fresh-catch specials that are sustainably sourced and served with a side of coastal flavor. But more than good eats, guests can catch some good vibes, too, as a portion of each special goes to benefit national nonprofit Surfrider Foundation and support its mission to protect and preserve the world’s oceans and beaches.
Every Friday. 8 a.m. to midnight. Menu prices vary. 237 Meeting St. Downtown. littlepalmchs.com
27th annual ArtFest
Stroll an art walk and enjoy captivating performances by some of Charleston’s most talented individuals and groups at Mount Pleasant Towne Centre’s annual ArtFest. Enjoy a wide variety of food options as well as beer and wine provided by Burtons Grill & Bar. Kids activities include pedal-powered spin art, caricatures, balloon art, face painting and more.
March 22. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. 1218 Belk Drive. Mount Pleasant. experiencemountpleasant.com
Goat yoga at The Back Barn
Bend, stretch and pose at The Back Barn at Bedaw Farms in a unique yoga experience surrounded by adorable and friendly goats. Guests’ new furry friends will roam the barn, adding an element of fun and relaxation to the practice. This event is perfect for yogis of all levels, from beginners to seasoned veterans. Unwind, connect with nature and enjoy some unlikely company.
March 22. 11 a.m. to noon. $25/general admission. Bedaw Farms. 5282 Bedaw Farm Drive. Awendaw. barnatbedawfarms.com
2025 Spring Garden Tour and Bazaar
Take a walk through private gardens and breathe in the native plant life and thoughtfully scaped yards with the Riverland Terrace Garden Club. Get inspiration for your next home garden, or simply appreciate the beauty of nature. Hit the Bazaar for several vendors, unique crafts and plants to bring home.
March 22. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. $30/in-advance; $35/day-of. Bethany United Methodist Church. 1853 Maybank Hwy. James Island. facebook.com/rtgardenclub
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Spend the afternoon with presidential sisters
Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush will celebrate the release of their new picture book, I Loved You First!, in back-to-back events March 27. At 5:30 p.m., kids and families are invited to Hanahan Hall at Grace Church Cathedral for a special Story Time, as the authors read from their tale of cherished moments, family connection and the way natural beauty mirrors the love between parents and children. Then at 6:30 p.m., readers, writers and book lovers can join the duo in the main cathedral for a grown-up conversation about their writing process, what the sisters are reading and why they love books in the first place. Learn more, check prices and reserve a spot at buxtonbooks.com.
Experience acrobatic artistry through OPUS
Ten acrobats and a string quartet celebrate the music of Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich in OPUS, a black-tie-and-ball-gown version of the circus held at the Gaillard Center at 7:30 p.m. March 25. Shostakovich’s quartets are by turns intimate, passionate, lyrical, ironic and deeply moving personal testimonies by one of the 20th century’s greatest composers, and this show brings them to life in works of physical power and poetry. Beginning with a solo performer suspended on a rope serenaded by musicians, OPUS then moves powerfully through rapidly alternating scenes of dislocated stillness and violent explosions, melding of music and bodies at the highest level.
Learn more and find tickets ($25) at gaillardcenter.org/events.
Revel in brass and the blues
The Grammy Award–winning Rebirth Brass Band will bring instruments and vocals to the Pour House at 8:30 p.m. April 1 for an intimate listening experience. The performance will blend audience interaction and living room vibes with the sophisticated sound of veteran musicians. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets ($25) and event info at charlestonpourhouse.com.
Check out our calendar for more events around town!
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