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Captain’s Comic Expo

Charleston’s biggest comic convention is back with more than ever. This year’s expo will feature more than 135 tables of comics, art, cosplays and more. The 18th annual event will be held this weekend in a 1,6000-square-foot venue and will welcome special guests like John Swasey (voice of All for One in My Hero Academia), Kent Williams (voice of several characters in Dragon Ball), Barringer Fox (visual effects artist behind several superhero movies) and more.
Feb. 21, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Feb. 22, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets start at $20. 176 Patriots Point Road. Mount Pleasant. captainscomicexpo.com

Winter Farmers Market

Coastal Coffee Roasters’ Winter Farmers Market opens shop every Saturday morning during the chilly months. Check out wares from return vendors such as Costa Farms, Sunny Cedars Farms, Laila’s Lowcountry Sourdough and others. Don’t forget to check out any new addition. As always, everything at the market is farmed or made locally.
Feb. 21. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free to attend. Coastal Coffee Roasters. 108 E. 3rd St. Summerville. coastalcoffeeroasters.com

West Ashley Cars and Coffee

Drop by the largest and longest-running Cars and Coffee event in Charleston, held on the last Sunday of every month in West Ashley. Cruise in and check out some of the coolest cars, older classics, modded trucks, garage-built motorcycles and more. Bring your own ride and show it off, or admire the huge mix brought in every month. As always, don’t forget to grab a cup of your favorite coffee while you’re there.
Feb. 22. 8-10 a.m. Northbridge Shopping Center. 1664 Old Towne Road. West Ashley.
facebook.com/charlestoncarsandcoffee

Ben Franklin Circle

Embrace the transformative spirit of America 250 with a deep dive into Ben Franklin’s classic 13 virtues. Ben Franklin Circles are face-to-face salons with two goals: to improve ourselves and improve our world. Use Ben Franklin’s personal self-improvement plan to spark discussion and support participants’ goals and aspirations.
Feb. 23. 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Free. Edgar Allan Poe/Sullivan’s Island Library. 1921 Ion Ave. Sullivans Island.

Stitch and Bitch

Hang out with fellow hookers — err, crochet artists — to make awesome things and find new friends. If you love to make things from yarn, thread or string, this is the meetup for you. Drop in Monday evenings at Wyrd Sisters Brewing, grab a drink and cozy up on the couch. This is your time to relax, enjoy good company, and stitch the stress of the day away. All skill levels are welcome.
Feb. 23. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Free to attend. Wyrd Sisters Brewing. 4840 Chateau Ave.
North Charleston. wyrdsisters.beer

Arts + Music

Opt for opera at CofC production

Opera buffs will revel in the latest production of College of Charleston Opera — German composer Engelbert Humperdinck’s Hansel und Gretel, which is based on the Grimm’s fairy tale. It takes place at 7 p.m. Feb. 20 and 3 p.m. Feb. 22 at Sottile Theatre, 44 George St.
More: bit.ly/cofchanselundgretel

BOOKS AND WINE

  • Feb. 26, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.: Itinerant Literate presents a “book tasting” that pairs great books with great wine. Odd Duck Market, 1082 East Montague Ave., North Charleston. More: bit.ly/booksandwinench

THEATER

  • Through March 7, various times: Village Repertory Co. rolls out Something Rotten, its second production at its new home at the Venue MTP, 627 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Suite 107, Mount Pleasant. More: villagerep.com

MUSIC

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WHAT’S NEW

Dumplings and ices: Bareo, a new dumpling and kakigōri (a Japanese shaved ice dessert) restaurant from James Beard Award–finalist and Chef Nikko Cagalanan and Paula Kramer, has opened at 73 Spring St., the former Kultura space. The restaurant is inspired by Japanese and Filipino cuisines. The menu has items like steamed dumplings, onigiri, handrolls, dumpling noodle soup and rotating bento-style share plates. Open daily from noon to 10 p.m.
More: bareocharleston.com

Speakeasy: Johnny Caldwell of The Cocktail Bandits is behind the bar at a new speakeasy, The 1021 Room, at Holy City Brewing in North Charleston. Caldwell or a guest bartender will be slinging cocktails Fridays through Sundays during brewery hours, and the space can also be rented for private parties and events. A raw bar is available upon request as is a snack menu.
More: Instagram

New dive: The teams behind Legend Deli and Burns Alley are opening Reggie’s Tavern at 2023 Reynolds Ave. Slated to open imminently, the location will be open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Expect items like hot dogs and chicken sandwiches as well as a special late night menu.
More: Facebook

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Powered by plants: Amor Healing Kitchen, an organization that serves those facing critical health challenges and connects the community through plant-based foods, is hosting the inaugural Amor Fest at 5 p.m. Feb. 21 at Treehouse Brewery in North Charleston. There will be organic beer from Freehouse, music by Flatt City Bluegrass, live painting, a silent auction and activities for kids. Vegan chili cookout participants include Chef Charlie Layton of Basic Kitchen, Chef Lesley Carroll of Jack of Cups, Huriyali owner Tom McFall and others.
More: amorhealingkitchen.org

Good luck and good deals: Two Bit Club will host a “Red Envelope Campaign” through Feb. 22, inspired by the tradition of gifting red envelopes for good fortune. At each meal, guests will receive a sealed red envelope containing a surprise offer redeemable in March, with prizes ranging from complimentary sides, small plates, desserts, lunch or dinner for two and a grand prize of a two-night stay at Hotel Richemont on Society Street plus dinner for two at
Two Bit Club.
More: twobitclub.com

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