Firefly Distillery oyster roast
Partnering with Lowcountry Oyster Co. for the fourth year in a row, Firefly’s annual all-you-can-eat oyster roast monthly series concludes this weekend. In addition to oysters, attendees can purchase different cuisines from various food trucks, enjoy music from Charleston’s most popular DJs, sip on specialty Firefly cocktails and more. Don’t miss out on the last oyster bash of the season.
March 30. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. $35/ticket. Firefly Distillery. 4201 Spruill Ave. North Charleston. fireflydistillery.com
Walk for Water
Local nonprofit Water Mission is hosting its 19th annual Walk for Water this weekend to raise awareness about the global water crisis. More than 5,000 people are expected to gather at Riverfront Park in North Charleston to walk and carry water to support Water Mission’s work around the world. Registration is still available online, where participants can sign up individually, join a team or start their own.
March 29. 9 a.m. to noon. $25/adults; $10/youth. Riverfront Park. 1061 Everglades Ave.
North Charleston. walkforwater.com/charleston
Mount Pleasant Farmers Market
The Mount Pleasant Farmers Market finally returns after its winter hiatus. Head to Mount Pleasant every Tuesday through September for a local market featuring farm goods, food vendors and live music. Pick up fresh local produce, prepared meals and plenty of other goodies to stock your kitsch, including locally made olive oil, ranch dressing, boiled peanuts, Greek sweets, fresh pasta and more.
Tuesdays. 3:30 p.m to 7 p.m. Free to attend. The Moultrie Middle School. 645 Coleman Drive. Mount Pleasant. experiencemountpleasant.com
Flowertown Festival
Spring blooms at this time of the year when thousands of people visit Summerville to see nature’s bounty awash in color, from the hot pink azaleas and purple wisteria to the delicate white dogwood, in the largest arts and crafts festivals in the Southeast. Proceeds from this three-day weekend festival support Summerville’s YMCA health and wellness programs.
April 4 through April 6. Event times vary. Azalea Park. 105 W. 5th St. Summerville. summervilleymca.org/flowertown
Fossil Fridays at Charleston Museum
Unravel the mysteries of the past with Fossil Fridays at the Charleston Museum, hosted by curator of natural history Matthew Gibson. A great opportunity for families of history lovers and dinosaur addicts, this weekly event lets you get hands-on experience with different fossils found in the Lowcountry and elsewhere.
Fridays. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free for members; free with museum admission. Charleston Museum. 360 Meeting St. Downtown. charlestonmuseum.org
Arts, etc.
Celebrate 77 years of Charleston homes
Formerly known as the Charleston Festival of Houses and Gardens, The Charleston Festival is in full swing through April 13. Now in its 77th year, this annual showcase offers exclusive access to some of the city’s most iconic homes and gardens. Beyond the renowned house tours, the festival features design lectures, art exhibitions and curated experiences that celebrate the architecture and history of Charleston’s historic district.
Learn more at thecharlestonfestivalsc.org.
Spend five days immersed in art
Immerse yourself in Charleston’s vibrant art scene during Art Charleston, a five-day celebration of the visual arts. Running April 23 through April 27 at the Gibbes Museum of Art, this creativity-focused event includes gallery walks, artist lectures, panel discussions, hands-on workshops — even fashion is represented via the upcoming exhibition Statement Pieces: Contemporary Fashion Design and the Gibbes Collection, featuring couture creations by Alexander McQueen, Gucci and more. Learn more at gibbesmuseum.org.
Join the 10k fun at the Bridge Run
Celebrating its 45th year on April 5, the Cooper River Bridge Run is more than a race — it’s a rite of passage. Haven’t signed up yet? Not to worry. There’s still time to register. Haven’t trained? All good there, too. From its starting point in Mount Pleasant to the finish line in the heart of downtown, this scenic 10K offers enough panoramic views and people-watching to keep everyone from casual walkers to hard-core runners in high spirits. Find details at bridgerun.com.
A la carte
Prohibition launches new spring brunch menu
Prohibition recently launched a new spring brunch menu, available 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays. Executive Chef and partner Greg Garrison and Chef de Cuisine Analisa LaPietra created the spring dishes collaboratively. Dishes include buffalo fried chicken and biscuits, Charleston fried rice, pork belly tacos, steak frites and a lobster roll. Diners can enjoy the restaurant’s signature brunch cocktails which include the Morning Fog, made with Jameson Black Barrel, Guinness, dark roast coffee, cream and cinnamon and the Bellini made with prosecco, white peach and Peche de Vigne. Learn more at prohibitionchs.com.
Weekly Corn hole and Reggae Sunday at the Washout
The Washout brings back two of its popular, seasonal events this month. Head to the Folly Beach hotspot every Monday at 6 p.m. for weekly corn hole tournaments and every Sunday at 5 p.m. for the sweet sounds of Reggae Sunday. Learn more at follywashout.com.
Girl Power Wine Night at Edmund’s Oast
The Restaurant at Edmund’s Oast will host a Girl Power Wine Night from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. March 31 in honor of Women’s History Month. The restaurant will feature a special by-the-glass menu of women-led wine projects from around the world as well as its regular Monday feature, half priced bottles of wine. Book a reservation at resy.com.
Best in Bread sandwich competition
Bodega partners with Duke’s Mayo to host its third annual Best in Bread sandwich competition throughout April with a final showdown April 28. Each weekly round, held from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Mondays, will feature three participating chefs crafting signature sandwiches, with attendees able to sample each bite and vote to determine the finalist for each round. Tickets are $25 per event or $80 for four events and can be purchased at lineleap.com.
The Art of Dining Experience at Wild Common
Get your tickets now for Wild Common’s The Art of Dining Experience, which will be held at the restaurant at 6:30 p.m. April 19. The 12-course tasting menu by chef Orlando Pagán will highlight local produce, seafood, lamb, caviar, wagyu, lobster and more. Tickets are $315 per guest and can be purchased on resy.com.
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