MELT Mural Festival
Drop by Charleston’s first-ever Mural Festival where artists and organizers will be celebrating and promoting the tradition of street art and highlighting the area’s vibrant heritage. Saturday will be a free event, featuring vendors, live painting, food trucks and more. Visit meltcharleston.com for a full list of times and events.
Through Sept. 14. Event times vary. Free. 1809 Reynolds Ave. North Charleston. meltcharleston.com
Johnnie-O second anniversary
M. Dumas and Sons will celebrate the second anniversary of its brand partner store, Johnnie-O by M. Dumas and Sons, located in the Charleston Place. Stop by to enter a $500 gift card raffle, enjoy a gift with purchase and sip complimentary wine from Boutique Beverage Company while browsing the shop new arrivals and the best brands in men’s fashion.
Sept. 12 through Sept. 13. Store hours vary. Free to attend. Johnnie-O. 132 Market St. Downtown. johnnie-o.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 in the heart of downtown.
Saturdays. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free to attend. Marion Square. 329 Meeting St. Downtown. charlestonfarmersmarket.com
The Sound of Charleston
Now in its 16th season, the Sound of Charleston presents the music of Charleston’s rich history in live 75-minute concerts at the historic Circular Congregational Church. From gospel spirituals to the music of George Gershwin, jazz, light classics and Civil War campsongs, you will relive Charleston’s past through her music.
Wednesdays. Shows start at 7 p.m. $28/adult; free/children 7 and under. Circular Congregational Church. 150 Meeting St. Downtown. soundofcharleston.com
Sunset on the Stono
Join the Charleston Museum for a new event at the Dill Sanctuary. Take advantage of this opportunity to take in this breathtaking view and wildlife property not open to public visitation outside of special events. Guests are invited to join the museum’s chief curator, Jennifer McCormick, for a guided tour of the earthen Confederate fortification, Battery Pringle, before settling in to watch the sunset.
Sept. 18. 6 p.m. $20/members; $35/nonmembers. Dill Sanctuary. 1163 Riverland Drive.
James Island. charlestonmuseum.org
Arts + Music
Summerville to hold artful block party
Summerville’s Public Works Art Center is bringing back its annual block party, the center’s primary fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m Sept. 13. In a blocked-off area of downtown’s West Richardson Avenue, it will offer a vibrant, art-filled celebration for all ages with old-fashioned carnival energy and an artistic twist. Expect art-themed games, live mural painting, face-painting, colorful treats and performers of all kinds.
More: bit.ly/pwacblockparty
CLASSICAL
- Sept. 19 and 20, 7:30 p.m.: Charleston Symphony’s season opener Masterworks concert spotlights two of classical music’s most beloved composers, Beethoven and Tchaikovsky, and features principal cellist Benjamin Mekinulov and artistic director/concertmaster Yuriy Bekker.
More: charlestonsymphony.org.
ON THE HORIZON
- Charleston Literary Festival has announced the full lineup for its 2025 program, which takes place Nov. 7–16 at the Dock Street Theatre. Highlights include top talent from The New Yorker in Adam Gopnik and Deborah Treisman; Pulitzer Prize-winner Edda L. Fields-Black; novelists Michael Cunningham and Joyce Carol Oates; CNN anchor Jake Tapper; and other luminaries.
More: charlestonliteraryfestival.com - Legendary Monty Python funnyman John Cleese is heading to Charleston Music Hall on Oct. 2 for Not Dead Yet! John Cleese and The Holy Grail at 50, a night of absurdity, laughter and legendary comedy.
More: charlestonmusichall.com
MUSIC
- Sept. 13, 8 p.m.: Leon Bridges, Credit One Stadium
- Sept. 14, 7 p.m.: Michael Franti, Firefly Distillery
- Sept. 14, 7 p.m.: Superheaven w/ Cloud Nothings, Music Farm
- Sept. 15, 6 p.m.: Lowcountry Voices presents CONNECTIONS, Park Circle Community Building
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WHAT’S NEW
Fleet Landing restaurant has a new cookbook that highlights its signature drinks and tasty dishes found at the classic Cooper River waterfront restaurant. Recipe highlights include caprese oysters, seafood pasta and pecan pie. The cookbook costs $38 and can be purchased at Fleet Landing and through its online shop.
More: Online at the City Paper website and fleetlanding.net
The Wedge, a New York-style deli, will open its brick-and-mortar on Oct. 4. Located at 2487 Ashley River Road, its starting hours will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Its food truck will still run several evenings a week.
More: thewedgechs.com
WHAT’S HAPPENING
Frannie and the Fox has launched Friends of the Fox, a one-night-only collaboration featuring Executive Chef Daniel Dalton and acclaimed chefs from across the country. The series kicks off on Sept. 17 with guest Chef Nicole Cabrera Mills of New Orleans’ Pêche. On Oct. 15 will be Chef Shannon Bingham of Junebug, also in New Orleans.
More: Resy
The next installment of Kultura’s Sama Sama series is on Sept. 17 with Chef Pete Amadhanirundr of Puma Yu’s, the celebrated restaurant in Athens, Ga. Yu is known for dishes that carry the essence of Thai and Southeast Asian traditions reimagined with local ingredients. Paired with Kultura’s soulful Filipino touch, the collaborative dinner will be both comforting and adventurous.
More: Resy
Celebrate peak tomato season with a tasting menu at Wild Common on Sept. 18 and 19. This multi-course menu includes wine pairings and seasonal tomato cocktails. Choose the dining room ($125 per person) for a traditional tasting or the chef’s counter ($195 per person) for an elevated menu with interactive chef engagement.
More: Resy
Check out our calendar for more events around town!
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