What to do June 12-19

Carifest Caribbean Carnival

Celebrate Caribbean culture in honor of Caribbean American Heritage Month with Charleston Carifest this weekend. Enjoy the colorful costume-clad masqueraders, pulsating music, mouth-watering Caribbean food and the international steelpanist Khan Cordis from Antigua and Barbuda the 2025 Winner of Trinidad and Tobago’s Panorama. Go online for a full list of performances and special guests.
June 13 through June 14. Event times vary. $20/ticket. Jenkins Youth and Family Village. 3923 Azalea Drive. North Charleston. charlestoncarifest.com

Juneteenth on the Yard

Celebrate Juneteenth in a meaningful way at the International African American Museum. Join friends, family and neighbors in the museum’s African Ancestors Memorial Garden for a day of music, food and community connection. With free admission all day, it’s the perfect opportunity to tour the museum and honor this important day in a space dedicated to reflection, joy and healing.
June 19. Noon to 5 p.m. Free. International African American Museum. 14 Wharfside St. Downtown. iaamuseum.org

Charleston Farmers Market

Browse through a bounty of seasonal fruits and vegetables, handcrafted goods and prepared foods as you explore the charming stalls inside Marion Square. From farm-fresh produce to food truck favorites, there’s something for everyone at the Charleston Farmers Market. Bring the whole family and enjoy live music, special events and activities for all ages in the heart of downtown.
Saturdays. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free to attend. Marion Square. 329 Meeting St. Downtown. charlestonfarmersmarket.com

Paint and Sip: Don’t Worry Be Happy

Welcome the summer and its bright sunshine with a relaxing brunch paint and sip at Ruby Sunshine Saturday with Charleston Paint Party. Guests will get guided, step-by-step instructions through a two-hour painting. Tap into your creative side, and create your own unique work of art to take home. No experience needed, all materials provided.
June 14. 11:30 a.m. $37/person. Ruby Sunshine. 835 Savannah Highway. West Ashley. charlestonpaintparty.com

Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series

The annual Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series kicks off this weekend at James Island County Park, offering an exhilarating challenge with a 600-yard freshwater swim, a 12-mile bike ride and a fast-paced 5K flat run. The event has attracted more than 30,000 participants over the years. Registration for the June race has closed, but registration for July and August races is still open.
June 15. Race starts at 7:15 a.m. $66/registration. James Island County Park. 871 Riverland Drive. James Island. ccprc.com/1507/charleston-sprint-triathlon

Art + Music

Charleston Carifest to honor island culture

In honor of Caribbean American Heritage Month, Charleston Carifest is a Caribbean carnival of food, fun, music and costumes. From 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on June 14, you can play Mas, savour Caribbean cuisine, dance to soca and reggae and more. Jenkins Family and Youth Village, 3923 Azalea Drive, North Charleston.

CULTURE

June 14, 11:30 a.m. A step-by-step, all-inclusive guided class covers the Kokedama art of growing ornamental plants. Roadside Blooms, 4491 Durant Ave., North Charleston
June 17, 6 p.m. Jazz pianist Abdiel Iriarte performs at this free outdoor sunset concert presented by North Charleston POPS! Riverfront Park, 1061 Everglades Ave., North Charleston.
Through July 3: The George Gallery presents Connected, a solo exhibition of work on paper created with sumi ink by Charleston-based artist Isabel Bornstein. The George Gallery, 54 Broad St., Charleston.

MUSIC

June 13, 6 p.m.: Colby T. Helms & The Virginia Creepers, Pour House.
June 14, 6 p.m.: Dante’s Camaro, Tin Roof.
June 15, 8 p.m.: Drayton Farley, Music Farm.
June 18, 7 p.m.: Avril Lavigne, Credit One Stadium.
June 18, 6 p.m.: Collie Buddz, The Windjamme.
June 19, 8 p.m.: Satin Jackets, Music Farm.
June 20, 6 p.m.: Gyasi, Pour House.
June 20, 9 p.m.: Slow Funeral (album release), The Royal American.
June 20, 9 p.m.: Southern Culture On The Skids, Pour House.
June 20-21, 8 p.m.: Dave Matthews Band, Credit One Stadium.
June 21, 8 p.m.: Aimee Mann w/ Jonathan Coulton, Charleston Music Hall.
June 22, 8 p.m.: Heart, North Charleston PAC.
June 24, 7 p.m.: Stick Figure, Credit One Stadium.

A la carte

WHAT’S NEW

Cane Pazzo, a neighborhood eatery in Hanahan from chef/owner Mark Bolchoz, opens June 14 and will serve classic Italian dishes highlighting Lowcountry ingredients. Bolchoz, who has worked in several Charleston kitchens such as The Grocery and Indaco, presents a menu featuring starters like housemade braised fennel sausage with tomato, basil and pecorino followed by housemade pastas like She Crab Raviolo with blue crab, sherry cream, crab roe, tarragon and chive.

The restaurant is open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday; reservations are available and walk-ins are welcome. Visit: canepazzorestaurant.com

Ready-to-drink Tip Top Proper Cocktails is launching the Kindred Spirits Series, a first-of-its-kind brewery collaboration project that reimagines classic cocktails through the lens of craft beer. In late June, Tip Top and Holy City Brewing will release CosmoALE, a crisp blonde ale inspired by the Cosmopolitan, brewed with tart cranberry and citrus. It will debut at Holy City’s taproom as well as select locations throughout South Carolina. More: tiptopcocktails.com.

Hannah Marie Welton, who owns Welton’s Tiny Bakeshop along with her husband Zachary, has started a Substack to share everything from recipes and research to kitchen and garden hacks. And as the temperatures rise, make sure to check out her mint milk frozen custard recipe. More: weltonsfinefoods.substack.com.

WHAT’S HAPPENING

On Thursdays throughout the Summer, The Dewberry is offering Summer Supper in The Living Room. The four-course seasonal menu from executive chef Alex Ursprung and his team will feature ingredients from local farms and purveyors. This communal table experience is designed to be shareable and costs $85 per person with an optional $45 beverage pairing.

Duke’s Mayonnaise’s Hot Tomato Summer is returning to Charleston for the fifth time. The registration deadline is June 17 and the celebration takes place July 17 to July 27. During the 10-day event, participating restaurants will offer signature dishes showcasing the beloved condiment, from sweet to savory to cocktails. Sign up and learn more: hottomatosummer.com.

Check out our calendar for more events around town!

Need to sell tickets to your next event? Sale them on citypapertickets.com. Contact sales@charlestoncitypaper.com for more information.