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Boneyard Safari

This family-friendly tour with Coastal Expeditions begins with a boat ride through Cape Romain, followed by a safari-style ride across Bulls Island in an open-air trailer. Keep your eyes out for wildlife as we make our way to Boneyard Beach — where guests will be wowed by the sun-bleached trees and wide, wild shoreline. Sights to see include alligators, roseate spoonbills, painted buntings and more.
Nov. 18. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. $75/person. Garris Landing. 498 Bulls Island Road. Awendaw. coastalexpeditions.com

Annual Redux Art Auction

Redux Contemporary Art Center’s biggest fundraiser of the year is set to end this weekend, but it’s not too late to get involved. Bid online through Nov. 15 on an array of artwork on view at the galleries of Redux and find fun and family-friendly events through the final day of the auction, all leading up to the main event in-person on Saturday. Go online for a full schedule of events and bidding.
Through Nov. 15. $90 in-person Main Event starts at 7 p.m. Nov. 15. Redux Contemporary
Art Center. 1056 King St. Downtown. reduxstudios.org

Holiday Festival of Lights

It’s back! Hop in the car and cruise along a three-mile display of lights throughout James Island County Park. The annual holiday festival features more than 2 million blinking, twinkling and dazzling bulbs, and more than 750 unique displays. Don’t forget to visit the Christmas village to grab fresh hot cocoa, s’mores, candy, gifts and more. And, of course, make sure to visit old Kris Kringle himself.
Nov. 14 through Dec. 31. 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Entry prices vary. James Island County Park.
871 Riverland Drive. James Island. ccprc.com/3665/holiday-festival-of-lights

Pickers Hullabaloo Flea Market

Shop from more than 100 leading vintage dealers and artisans boasting an eclectic array of furniture, housewares, nostalgic collectibles, rugs, jewelry, vintage clothing and more. Firefly Distillery will serve tasty beverages and host a variety of food trucks for guests to grab some good grub too. Early bird tickets are available online. This event is not pet friendly.
Nov. 16. Noon to 4 p.m. $20/early bird entry; $10/lazy bird entry. Firefly Distillery.
4201 Spruill Ave. North Charleston. pickershullabaloo.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

Arts + Music

Zurfluh’s art explores healing through painting at Gibbes through Jan. 7

Light Pilots, a solo exhibition of work by artist Karl Zurfluh following his residency at the Gibbes, explores healing through fine art painting. An opening reception launches the exhibition from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 19, with exhibition up through Jan. 7.
Gibbes Museum of Art, 135 Meeting St.
More: gibbesmuseum.org

THEATER

  • Through Dec. 6, various times: PURE Theatre presents Eureka Day, the sharply funny play by Jonathan Spector that mines the mayhem of one overly earnest school in the throes of a mumps outbreak. Cannon Street Arts Center, 134 Meeting St.
    More: puretheatre.org

BOOKS

  • Through Nov. 16: Charleston Literary Festival gathers today’s most talked-about authors and thinkers in a 10-day literary extravaganza of discussions, productions and more. Dock Street Theatre, 135 Church St.
    Various times. Check out a special section about the festival at charlestoncitypaper.com. More info: charlestonliteraryfestival.com Buy Tickets: citypapertickets.com

MUSIC

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Support neighbors facing food insecurity

Feed the Need Charleston, a nonprofit founded by members of Charleston’s hospitality industry to address food insecurity, has launched a fundraiser in the wake of recent cuts to SNAP assistance. In partnership with Charleston restaurants and hotels, the organization is raising money to help the Lowcountry Food Bank.

Participating establishments will display information encouraging patrons to donate directly, and certain locations are collecting foods as well. All proceeds go to the food bank.
More: feedtheneedcharleston.org.

WHAT’S NEW

Brewery eats. Munkle Brewing Company recently announced a partnership with Mi Xao, the Vietnamese eatery led by Chef Anh Toan Ho. Guests will enjoy Mi Xao’s comfort food such as pho, banh mi, dumplings and rice bowls inside Munkle’s taproom. The menu is available from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays and from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. More: munklebrewing.com

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Donation drive. The Mount Pleasant and Summerville Vicious Biscuit locations are hosting a community donation drive through Nov. 16 benefiting Fisher House Charleston, which provides a “home away from home” for military and veteran families receiving medical care. The drive seeks household essentials and grab-and-go snacks to help the Fisher House families.
More: viciousbiscuit.com

Sip and savor. Whiskey & Fire, a collaboration between Heritage Fire and Whiskies of the World, is Nov. 16 at The Refinery. The event benefits Event Zero Inc., a nonprofit organization for fostering positive impact within the events industry. Guests will enjoy bites from some of Charleston’s top chefs alongside rare and beloved spirits from premium whiskey partners. More: heritagefiretour.com

Check out our calendar for more events around town!

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