Family Fridays at Drayton Hall
Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to the historic Drayton Hall in West Ashley every Friday through May for the first-ever season of Family Fridays. Bring the little ones for story time followed by crafts or games, then take your time enjoying Drayton Hall’s landscape together with scavenger hunts and other fun activities to engage young learners. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Fridays. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Free. Drayton Hall. 3380 Ashley River Road. West Ashley. draytonhall.org
Charleston Gallery Artwalk
Experience a unique and stunning art walk with the Charleston Gallery Association. Dozens of art galleries in historic downtown Charleston’s French Quarter participate, inviting guests to discover the city’s vibrant art scene and indulge in delightful festivities on the first Friday of every month. A map of participating galleries and meeting locations is available online.
April 4. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free. Various locations. Downtown. charlestongalleryassociation.com
Paint and Sip at Two Blokes
Just in time for the warm weather, come together with friends and neighbors at Two Blokes Brewing in Mount Pleasant for a low-key, relaxing painting event. Follow step-by-step instructions to create a colorful sailboat and enjoy all your favorites from the bar — or get there early to grab something from an on-site food truck. Guests to the paint and sip get $1 off every pint and will take home their own 16-by-20-inch acrylic painting on canvas.
April 10. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. $37/person. Two Blokes Brewing. 547 Long Point Road. Mount Pleasant. charlestonpaintparty.com
Egg’stravaganza Spring Festival
Hop into spring with this annual festival offering a day full of fun for the whole family. Collect colorful eggs at the scheduled egg hunt, play games, win prizes and enjoy live music and entertainment. Grab some delicious food and treats for everyone while you’re there — and don’t miss out on a special appearance by the Easter Bunny.
April 5. Festival starts at 11 a.m. Free to attend. Vintiques Artisan Market. 211 E. Main St.
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Sunday Recovery Market
The Sunday Recovery Market offers an afternoon of shopping, charcuterie and live music on Prohibition’s open-air back patio. Set to the music of DJ PepInYoStepp, guests can enjoy drink specials while shopping the market of local vendors. Guests can also select from a variety of meats and cheese to make their ideal charcuterie spread. Pet Helpers will be on-site with puppies and dogs available for adoption.
April 6. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Free to attend. Prohibition. 547 King St. Downtown.
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Metallic moment to shine with silver
Kaminer Haislip, the American College of the Building Arts professor of silversmithing, will present a lecture on guilloche, an Art Deco–era engraving technique popularized by the likes of Faberge. The discussion, which begins at 6 p.m. on April 17 at the college’s Trolley Barn campus downtown, is open to anyone — from novice to enthusiast to dedicated collector — with a passion for handcrafted processes, decoration and ornamentation and/or silversmithing. The event is free with registration. More: acba.edu.
Spend an evening with an author
New York Times–bestselling author Amor Towles is coming to the Gaillard Center to discuss his just-released short story collection, Table for Two, on April 17. Towles is best known for his 2011 novel, Rules of Civility, which — like most of his books — has been optioned by a Hollywood studio to be made into a feature film or series for prestige TV. The event is co-hosted by Buxton Books and begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets ($30 and up) and details: gaillardcenter.org.
Do it up for the Derby
It may seem early to make plans for the Kentucky Derby. But unless you’re going to be watching the horses run live at Churchill Downs on May 3, consider joining April Renee for Fillies and Lilies at Cannon Distillery on James Island. In honor of a cover story in last week’s City Paper, Renee is offering readers a special discounted ticket price to the Derby watch party. The event, which starts at 3 p.m., will feature prizes, pony rides and, of course, plenty of Juleps. Tickets available through eventbrite.com (search “Fillies and Lilies”), discount code AprilRenee.
A la carte
It’s officially soft shell crab season in Charleston. A slew of local restaurants are offering the delicacy this year, so be sure to check the social media pages of your favorite spots for all the details. You can find two iterations at Prohibition — a soft shell crab rangoon club sandwich and soft shell crab lettuce wraps. You can choose from two different soft shell dishes at Fleet Landing, too, including a crispy soft shell crab with fried green tomato, grits and bacon jam and a fried green tomato BLT (with soft shell crab, of course).
Head to area Ben & Jerry’s locations April 8 for Free Cone Day. The Lowcountry’s closest Ben & Jerry’s is located at 1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd. in Mount Pleasant. Learn more at benandjerrys.com.
Beemok Hospitality Company is currently offering Credit One Charleston Open–inspired food and drink specials at its properties, including The Charleston Place, The Cooper, The Riviera Theater and Sorelle. Guests can head to the Carriage House, a satellite bar within The Charleston Place’s Market Street Circle, for drinks like the First Serve, made with butterfly pea flower infused lemonade, Grey Goose vodka and club soda, and The Spike’d Stunner, made with bourbon, simple syrup, lemonade, peach tea and a mint sprig.
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