Rum and Reggae
Indulge in an unforgettable evening where the rhythmic beats of reggae music intertwine seamlessly with the rich flavors of premium New Realm Brewing’s distilled rum. Rum and Reggae promises a lively celebration of Caribbean culture, bringing together the best of both worlds in a tropical paradise setting. Enjoy live reggae music by Da’Gullah Rootz while you sip and dine on authentic Caribbean flavors.
Aug. 23. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Menu prices vary. New Realm Brewing Company. 880 Island Park Drive. Daniel Island. newrealmbrewing.com
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.
Saturdays. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free to attend. Marion Square. 329 Meeting St. Downtown. charlestonfarmersmarket.com
Willie’s Roadside Market
For the rest of the month, stop by Boone Hall Plantation to meet more than 20 local vendors will take part in a new farmers market series. You’ll find fresh seafood, a variety of specialty foods, locally roasted coffee, small-batch goods, original local art and fresh produce grown right at Boone Hall. Every booth tells a story and every purchase directly supports local businesses and neighbors.
Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sundays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free to attend.
Boone Hall Plantation. 2434 N. Highway 17. Mount Pleasant. boonehallplantation.com
Checkout Challenge
Embark on an exciting shopping adventure with the Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry’s Checkout Challenge program. Designed for young explorers, this interactive experience transforms the museum’s grocery store exhibit into a bustling marketplace where children become savvy shoppers, learning valuable life skills while having a blast. Free with paid museum admission.
July 18 and 24. 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry. 25 Ann St. Downtown. explorecml.org
Summer oyster roast
Miss out on the oyster roasts last month? Don’t worry, there’s plenty more coming. Kiawah Island Golf Resort’s summer oyster roasts on Mondays is the perfect place to feast on fresh oysters cooked over an open flame along with other barbecue specialties like ribs, pulled pork, smoked chicken and Lowcountry boil. There also are all of the Southern sides and desserts you need to make the experience unforgettable.
Aug. 25. 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.; 6:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. $62/adult; $31 kids 4-12. Kiawah Island Golf Resort. One Sanctuary Beach Drive. Kiawah Island. events.kiawahresort.com
Arts + Music
S.C. blues star King to offer ‘family reunion’
Aug. 23-24 at Firefly: Greenville native Marcus King, known by some as the hottest blues guitarist in the country, is hosting a two-day party with some pals Aug. 23 and 24 at
Firefly Distillery.
This “family reunion” festival will feature sets from the Marcus King Band, Grammy-award-winning bluegrass singer/guitarist Molly Tuttle, country star Jamey Johnson, popular indie-folk act Hiss Golden Messenger and others. Ticket packages range from $81 to $330: fireflydistillery.com
VISUAL ART
Aug. 22-Dec. 6: Kenny Nguyen: The Divine Eye is a large-scale installation at the College of Charleston’s Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art that explores the spiritual and cultural history of Vietnam through the lens of Caodaism, a syncretic religion founded in Vietnam in the 1920s. Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art, 161 Calhoun St., Charleston. Opening reception is
6:30 p.m.
More: halsey.charleston.edu
THEATER
Aug. 22-Sept. 6: Footlight Players presents a new production of Cabaret, the celebrated, Tony Award-winning musical set in late Weimar Germany about an American writer and his relationship with a cabaret singer. Various times. Queen Street Playhouse, 20 Queen St., Charleston.
More: footlightplayers.net
MUSIC
- Aug. 24, 7:30 p.m.: Lodis, Tin Roof
- Aug. 26, 8 p.m.: Sounds of S.O.U.L., Pour House
- Aug. 28, 8 p.m: Truckfighters, Music Farm
- Aug. 29, 6 p.m.: SUSTO, The Windjammer
- Aug 29, 9 p.m.: Wilmot, Royal American
- Aug. 29-31: Lowcountry Jazz Fest, Charleston Gaillard Center
- Aug. 30, 6 p.m.: Sol Driven Train, Pour House
- Aug 30, 8 p.m.: Jerry Cantrell, The Refinery
- Aug. 30, 7:30 p.m.: Barry Jean Fontenot, Tin Roof
- Sept. 1, 8 p.m.: Blink 182, Credit One Stadium
- Sept. 4, 9 p.m.: Gullah Collective, Pour House
A la carte
GOING DARK
Stars Grill Room has closed its main dining room after 13 years in business. The space will be repurposed as an events venue called Events at 495. Satellite, the rooftop bar, will remain open.
More: starsrestaurant.com
WHAT’S NEW
Shokudô, the newest concept from Indigo Road Hospitality Group, is slated to open this fall at 479B King St. The restaurant will be a modern Japanese tavern inspired by the izakayas of Japan, blending traditional culinary techniques with a laid-back atmosphere. Helmed by chef-partner Masatomo “Masa” Hamaya and centered around an open kitchen with a large robata grill. Shokudô will also have a lively Japanese beer garden tucked behind the restaurant.
More: shokudochs.com
Barry’s Fuel Bar is set to open on Aug. 23 inside Barry’s brand-new Charleston studio in Morrison Yard. The menu features protein-packed, flavor-forward shakes designed to refuel after a Barry’s world-famous RUN x LIFT class at Barry’s or as a grab-and-go option.
More: barrys.com
WHAT’S HAPPENING
Chef Dave Schuttenberg of Beautiful South and Kwei Wei will join Tutti Pizza for a Good Neighbor Sunday collaboration on Aug. 24. This Pass-the-Reel event can only be ordered for dine-in or in person at the takeout window. Look for more collaborations, too.
More: tuttipizzachs.com
Chef Ana Castro, Food & Wine magazine’s Best New Chef 2022 and chef-owner of Acamaya and Lengua Madre, both in New Orleans, will join the Vern’s team Sept. 4 for a one-night-only dinner. This family-style, multi-course meal will highlight Castro’s signature contemporary Mexican cuisine.
More: Resy
Limited pre-sale tickets are available for the Culinary Village at the 2026 Charleston Wine + Food. Celebrating its 20th anniversary next year, the festival’s largest and most beloved tasting experience returns to The Citadel’s Johnson Hagood Stadium. This limited pre-sale offer ends at 11:59 p.m. Sept. 1.
More: chswf.org
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