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Climbing rescue safety class

Climbing outside comes with more responsibility — and being prepared makes all the difference. Head to James Island County Park for a life-saving safety class focusing on practical rescue skills for outdoor top rope and lead climbing. You’ll learn how to assist a stuck climber, escape the belay, build hauling systems and handle common problems safely and calmly.
Jan. 18. 9 a.m. to noon. $40/ages 14 and over. James Island County Park. 871 Riverland Drive. James Island. ccprc.com

Camellia workshop with Sidney Frazier

Join Sidney Frazier, vice president of horticulture at Middleton Place, as he shares the wisdom of 50 years spent nurturing America’s oldest landscaped gardens. Frazier, known as the “King of Camellias,” will lead this lively and informative workshop highlighting the camellia plant — from its origins in Asia to expert tips on planting, watering, pruning, fertilizing and propagating.
Jan. 17. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. $20/members; $35/nonmembers. Middleton Place. 4300 Ashley River Road. West Ashley. middletonplace.org

Museum Mile Month

Museum Mile Month is halfway over, but it’s not too late to visit the historic sites and cultural organizations along a one-mile stretch of the city’s famed Meeting Street for one low ticket price. With the Museum Mile Month Pass, visitors can dive deeply and explore at their own pace, allowing for a more immersive and flexible way to engage with and experience Charleston past and present. Purchase your ticket online.
Through Jan. 31. Museum times vary. $35/adult; $10/children age 10 and under. Locations vary. charlestonmuseummile.org

2026 Spring Alumni Art Show

Trident Technical College’s Visual Arts Gallery is hosting its annual Alumni Art Show, featuring work from Vik Hart. A Charleston native, Hart has enjoyed making art since childhood and found his love for illustration and painting while attending Trident Technical College. His art explores a place beyond the physical world and brings a sense of nostalgia and connection to viewers.
Through March 3. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Trident Technical College. 7000 Rivers Ave., Building 950.
North Charleston. tridenttech.edu/index.html

Charleston Boat Show

More than 200 watercraft will be on display at the Charleston Boat Show at the Charleston Area Convention Center Complex. This annual event is a one-stop shop for all things boating and features new model leisure watercraft and marine gear, show-only deals, live music and food trucks. This year will showcase upwards of 100 different boat brands and more than 130 exhibitors.
Jan. 23 through Jan. 24, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Jan. 25, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. $15/ticket; $20/two-day pass. Charleston Area Convention Center. 5001 Coliseum Drive. North Charleston. thecharlestonboatshow.com

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Free IAAM celebration to follow MLK Day parade

IAAM King: An MLK Celebration is a free Jan. 19 event at the International African American Museum honoring the life of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Following the YMCA’s annual MLK Day Parade, the afternoon event offers complimentary admission, youth-focused activities and family-friendly experiences. 14 Wharfside St. More: iaamuseum.org

FILM

Jan. 20, 6 p.m.: Premiere of The Rising
Tide: Literacy in the Lowcounty, a free documentary and panel discussion created and presented by Lowcountry Literacy Project. Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St.
More: givebutter.com/therisingtide

THEATER

Jan. 21 to Feb. 8, various times: Charleston Stage presents Sense and Sensibility, Kate Hamill’s dramatic adaptation of the Jane Austen classic novel. Dock Street Theatre, 35 Church St. More: charlestonstage.com

MUSIC

Jan. 16-17, 7:30 p.m.: Yonder Mountain String Band, Pour House
Jan. 17, 9 p.m.: Slim S.O.U.L., Royal American
Jan. 17, 7 p.m.: Aurora’s Hope, Slugbite, Noseblind & Modern Mammals, Tin Roof
Jan. 17, 5 p.m.: Reedy River String Band, Pour House
Jan. 18, 6:30 p.m.: The Black Jacket Symphony presents “Stop Making Sense,” Charleston Music Hall
Jan. 18, 7 p.m.: The Black Food Truck’s Battle of the Bands, Music Farm
Jan. 22, 7:30 p.m.: Carbon Leaf, Pour House
Jan. 22, 7 p.m.: NDVST, Music Farm
Jan. 23, 9 p.m.: Local Nomad, Royal American
Jan. 23, 8 p.m.: Tom Hamilton, Pour House
Jan. 24, 5 p.m.: Low Water Bridge Band, Pour House
Jan. 25, 7:30 p.m.: Sam Lewis, Pour House

A la carte

WHAT’S NEW

Global brick-and-mortar: Luther’s Market, specializing in house-made noodles and global comfort food, is opening soon at 227 Rutledge Ave. Kiki and Hudson Luthringshausen, the mother and son team behind Luther’s, have been operating a food truck, and the permanent location will sell the same items they’re known for like handmade dumplings, stuffed pastas and lasagna. You’ll also find salads, sauces and take-and-bake items.
More: lutherschs.com

More burgers: A new location of a family-owned Five Guys is opening later this month in Goose Creek. To celebrate, the restaurant is donating meals and money to local Meals on Wheels, hosting first responder appreciation days, giving back to local schools and giving away free burgers and fries at their grand opening party on Jan. 31.
More: www.lifesfood.net

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Top chef pairing: On Feb. 1, Chefs Mike Lata and Jason Stanhope reunite at The Ordinary for a French-inspired seafood lunch. The meal will be a five-course menu celebrating local seafood, exceptional purveyors and French cuisine. Guests can expect chilled local seafood, vegetable-forward dishes, luxurious sauces and crisp salads. Cost: $150 per person for the lunch, a welcome cocktail or mocktail and service fee.
More: Resy

Seafood specials: From Jan. 5 to Feb. 5, 167 Hospitality will offer a special prix fixe menu for $45 at its three Charleston properties. At 167 Raw, you’ll find dishes like ceviche, crispy oysters, a tuna burger and a pastrami’d swordfish sandwich. Bar 167 offers options like fattoush, crispy calamari, scallops, prime lamb skewers and the Bar 167 burger. Highlights at 167 Sushi include miso soup, a sushi course, sesame lamb noodles and duck fried rice.
More: 167hospitality.com

Going dark: The CODfather Proper Fish and Chips is closing its doors after a decade at 4254 Spruill Ave. in North Charleston. Opened in January 2016, the restaurant is known for its authentic British fish and chips using North Atlantic cod dipped in traditional wet batter and served with hand cut chips. An exact closing date has not yet been announced.