Patriots Point Throwback Day

Help the team behind Patriots Point kicks off its year-long 50th anniversary tribute event. Admission on Saturday will be just $2 per person, the original ticket price from the historic site’s opening day in 1976, making it the perfect time to visit and join in on the fun. Be among the first to explore a brand-new exhibit that tells the story of how the museum began.
Jan. 3. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $2/person. Patriots Point. 85 Patriots Point Road. Mount Pleasant. patriotspoint.org

Paint and sip

Make memories and have a great time at the latest Charleston Paint Party, a paint-and-sip event at Ruby Sunshine in downtown Charleston. No experience or materials needed, just show up and take home your own 16×20 acrylic painting on canvas the same day. Plus, Ruby Sunshine has all of your favorite brunch beverages and food to get your creative juices flowing.
Jan. 3. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. $37/person. Ruby Sunshine. 171 E. Bay St. Downtown. charlestonpaintparty.com

Artist-in-Residence Exhibition: Jennifer York

In her exhibit, Ode to Joy, North Charleston’s October-December 2025 artist-in-residence Jennifer York presents papercuts and intricate dioramas crafted from vintage suitcases
and mirrors. The gallery invites viewers into her luminous world of paper, line and light
— where beauty and storytelling intertwine. A free public reception will be held from
3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 10.
Jan. 5 through Jan. 16. Gallery hours vary. Free. 4800 Park Circle. North Charleston. culturalarts.northcharleston.org

The Brett Belanger Trio at Forte

Brett Belanger is a highly accomplished and sought after bassist leading this trio of A-list musicians with Abdiel Iriarte on piano and Ron Wiltrout on drums. Together, they cover great American jazz standards as well as more contemporary material from the bebop era. From time to time, they include some of their own compositions. Come in for a relaxing night listening to great performances.
Wednesdays through Jan. 28. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Ticket prices vary. Forte Jazz Lounge. 477 King St. Downtown. fortejazzlounge.com

Lighthouse Inlet Bird Walk

Once the home of a Coast Guard station, the Lighthouse Inlet preserve protects maritime forest, beach, dune and marsh habitats for wildlife. This site boasts one of the largest bird lists in South Carolina. At this time of year, guests can see a variety of songbirds, seabirds and shorebirds such as painted buntings, sandwich terns, whimbrels and more.
Jan. 9. 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. $12/person. Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve. 1750 E. Ashley Ave. Folly Beach. ccprc.com

Arts + Music

Make the museum hop through the city via Museum Mile Month

During the month of January 2026, enjoy access to a dozen local museums with the purchase of one low ticket price. With a Museum Mile Month pass, you can visit sites in the order that best fits your schedule. Adult tickets are $35, and children’s tickets (ages 12 and under) are $10. Various locations. More: charlest o nsmuseummile.org

MUSIC SHOWCASE

Jan. 7, 5:30 p.m.: Awendaw Green’s weekly Barn Jam at Sewee Outpost features a weekly showcase of original music, which this week includes Kendall Strange, Brody Bond, Bryan Watson, Cloud Hands, Skyler Waddell and the Stono River Project, and North State Grass. Sewee Outpost, 4853 U.S. Highway 17 North, Awendaw. More: awendawgreen.com

COMEDY

Jan. 8, 8 p.m.: Theatre 99, Charleston’s home for improv comedy, presents Laugh for a Lincoln, a night featuring hilarious improv comedy for just $5. Mature audiences only. More: theatre99.com

MUSIC

Jan. 3, 8 p.m.: 54 Bicycles, Pour House
Jan. 3, 5 p.m.: Cameron & The Saltwater Brass, Pour House
Jan. 8, 8 p.m.: Fireside Collective String Band, Pour House
Jan. 8, 7 p.m.: Tom Mackell, Music Farm
Jan. 9, 9 p.m.: Wim Tapley and The Cannons, The Royal American
Jan. 9, 5 p.m.: North State Grass, Pour House
Jan. 10, 7 p.m.: Muscadine Bloodline, Charleston Music Hall
Jan. 10, 9 p.m.: Parris Byars Club, The Royal American

A la carte

WHAT’S NEW

Mexican move: Maya del Sol Kitchen, the North Charleston restaurant from Chef Raul Sanchez, is moving to a new location at the Starlight Motor Inn at 3245 Rivers Ave. Slated to open in early February, expect to see the same menu of Mexican classics, five-course special dinners and international themes like French or Moroccan nights.
More: raulsmayadelsol.com

Loyalty rewards: Nico Romo Hospitality Group has launched a loyalty program. People can earn $5 for every $100 spent, and this can be redeemed once participants earn $15. Properties include Nico, Bistronomy, Laura and Kersey House.
More: nicoromohg.com

Menu refresh: By The Way, the neighborhood restaurant and bar from Uptown Hospitality Group (UHG) and Southern Charm stars Craig Conover and Austen Kroll, rings in its one-year anniversary with a refreshed menu from UHG Culinary Director Alec Gropman and Head Chef Corey Schoenig. Guests will find updated interpretations of classic tavern staples alongside new, chef-driven signatures including steak frites, crab grilled cheese, wagyu meatballs and truffle deviled eggs.
More: bythewaychs.com

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Two nights only: Orlando Pagán of Wild Common and Joe Cash of Greenville’s Scoundrel are coming together for a two-night collaborative dinner series. The first dinner will take place on Jan. 13 at Scoundrel, followed by a second dinner on Jan. 29 at Wild Common. Each event will present the same jointly crafted tasting menu, reflecting both chefs’ mutual focus on technique, seasonality and a guest-centered experience.
More: Resy

Farm certification: Rosebank Farms is officially certified as a roadside market by the S.C. Department of Agriculture (SCDA). Located at the entrance to Kiawah River, Rosebank Farms showcases an abundance of locally grown produce, fresh local seafood, packaged goods, grab-and-go dishes and seasonal flowers. Owned by Sidi Limehouse, Rosebank Farms has been deeply rooted in the community since 1988.
More: rosebankfarms.com

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