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Sea and Sand Festival

Hit the beach Saturday and Sunday for the 34th annual Sea and Sand Festival, featuring a sand sculpting competition, six live bands across three stages, a robust kids area with inflatables, putt putt, surfboard painting and more than 85 artisan and food vendors. A portion of proceeds will benefit Surfers Healing Folly, Warrior Surf Foundation and Waves for Women.
Feb. 28 to March 1. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Center Street. Folly Beach. visitfolly.com

Lowcountry Heart Walk

The American Heart Association and more than 1,500 community members will gather this weekend for the Lowcountry Heart Walk — a participant-centered event focused on CPR readiness, survivor stories and community impact. Register online and check out local and national leaderboards, download the app or find other ways to support the association’s mission to prevent deaths due to cardiac arrest. Expect energetic scenes throughout the venue, along the route and at the finish line.
Feb. 28. Activities start at 8 a.m. Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park. 360 Fishburne St. Downtown. heart.org

Isle of Palms Polar Plunge

Jump on in! The water’s … freezing! This massive fundraising effort helps provide year-round sports training and competition for athletes participating in the Special Olympics. Participants form teams, wear costumes or join as “Too Chicken to Plunge” members just to raise funds for a good cause. This event, run by Law Enforcement Torch Run officers, helps athletes achieve their goals, live healther lives and feel a greater sense of inclusion in their communities at home and abroad.
Feb. 28. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Windjammer. 1008 Ocean Blvd. Isle of Palms. so-sc.org

Sunday Brunch Farmers Market

Head to the Pour House on James Island for a 100% local market brimming with more than 40 local farmers and artisans, a deck bar, live music, good eats and all kinds of amazing area-made goods. Cap off your weekend by kicking back, enjoying the local tunes and stocking up on unique goodies. This farmers market is open year-round.
Sundays. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free to attend. The Pour House. 1977 Maybank Highway. James Island. sundaybrunchfarmersmarket.com

Story Strolls

Embrace the picturesque views from the historic Magnolia Plantation and Gardens in this lively series for kids. Take one-hour adventures where young explorers journey through captivating stories and discover some of Magnolia’s special spots. Explorers will be guided by a knowledgeable and enthusiastic team ready to bring each story to life.
March 4. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Free/members; $35/general admission. Magnolia Plantation
and Gardens. 3550 Ashley River Road. West Ashley. magnoliaplantation.com

Arts + Music

Have a great record day at Charleston Vinyl Show

TCB Vinyl presents Charleston Vinyl Show at Firefly Distillery, 4201 Spruill Ave., on Feb. 28 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy a laid-back, all-ages afternoon celebrating vinyl, music, food and local vibes. Browse crates of vinyl, connect with fellow collectors and music fans, while enjoying live music, great food and Firefly cocktails.
More: fireflydistillery.com/event/tcb-charleston-vinyl-show

THEATER

  • Through March 15, various times: Charleston Stage presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, a musical comedy about an eccentric group of young spellers each plotting a path to becoming the champion. Dock Street Theatre, 135 Church St.
    More: charlestonstage.com

VISUAL ARTS

  • Through Jan. 27, 2027: The highly anticipated exhibition of Auguste Rodin’s sculptures is on view at Gibbes Museum of Art, 135 Meeting St.
    More: gibbesmuseum.org

MUSIC

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WHAT’S NEW

More Pakistani eats: Ma’am Saab is now open for dinner seven days a week. Visit from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. nightly for dishes like butter chicken, boti tikka kabab (steak cubes, garlic, Kashmiri chili and biryani rice) and masala spiced cabbage salad with peanut, coconut and pomegranate.
More: maamsaabchs.com

Flavor your caffeine: Tippleman’s craft syrups from the Bittermilk Bottling Co. team introduced pistachio crème, a new addition to its rich coffee syrups lineup. Tippleman’s syrups are kettle-cooked with unrefined golden cane sugar, and they feature all-natural flavors and contain no dairy or added color.
More: bittermilk.com

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Celebratory milestone: Downtown’s 39 Rue de Jean is celebrating 25 years of French-inspired dining in Charleston. The restaurant is rolling out a full calendar of celebrations designed to toast the past and raise a glass to the future. Look for wine dinners, a ticketed patio celebration on April 25, the return of daily lunch service and a “bubbles bell” that will be rung at surprise moments throughout the year. When the bell rings, the entire restaurant will receive a complimentary glass of bubbles.
More: 39ruedejean.com

Wine and dine: Costa is hosting a wine dinner with Sonoma producer Williams Selyemon at 6 p.m. March 5. Chef de Cuisine Malcolm McMillian will present a multi-course menu paired with iconic pinot noirs and chardonnays selected by Beverage Director Mark McNeely. Cost: $200 plus tax, gratuity included.
More: Resy

GOING DARK

Farewell, Brock burgers: Joyland, the fast-casual burger joint from Sean Brock, has closed after one year in business. Locations in Nashville, Birmingham and Charlotte remain. More: eatjoyland.com

Bye bye beer: Frothy Beard Brewing Co. is closing its Off World brewery and taproom in Summerville at the end of February after five years. Its West Ashley location will remain open, and the Summerville closing is said to be a strategic move to expand in a bigger space down the road.
More: frothybeard.com

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