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Aly and AJ — Places to Run Tour

Break out your flip phones and get ready to rock like it’s 2006. Former Disney actresses-turned-pop-stars Aly and AJ are heading to Charleston Music Hall for a nostalgia-fueled concert that will have millennials jumping out of their seats. Set lists include fan-favorites like “Potential Breakup Song” and new hits from 2025 album Silver Deliverer.
March 17. 8 p.m. Ticket prices vary. Charleston Music Hall. 37 John St. Downtown. alyandaj.com

Colonial indigo dying workshop

Visit historic Middleton Place in West Ashley this weekend for a drop-in indigo dying workshop and program. Learn more about the indigo plant and the labor it took to grow, harvest and process it, as well as the importance of indigo and what it was used for throughout the Lowcountry’s history. Guests will hand-dye their own square of fabric to take home with them.
March 14. Noon to 2 p.m. Free with general admission. Middleton Place. 4300 Ashley River Road. West Ashley. middletonplace.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

The Little Mermaid ballet

Head to the historic Sottile Theatre in downtown Charleston for a family-friendly treat for all ages. Palmetto City Ballet presents The Little Mermaid, a world premiere production bringing the story of the daring Ariel to life. Follow the crew on Facebook and Instagram for event information and special offers. Tickets are available online.
March 14 to March 15. Show times vary. Ticket prices vary. Sottile Theatre. 44 George St. Downtown. palmettocityballet.org

From Trash to Treasures exhibition

This exhibition centers on a powerful collection of works by Patsy Tidwell-Painton that explores the transformation of discarded materials and personal memory through art. Through texture, assemblage and thoughtful composition, the works reflect the belief that what one person sees as refuse can become another’s treasure.
March 1 through March 31. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. Lowcountry Artists Gallery. 148 East Bay St. Downtown. lowcountryartists.com

Arts + Music

Citadel’s Silverman tapped for state honor

Charleston’s Tiffany Reed Silverman is among the six winners of the South Carolina Governor’s Award for the Arts. The Citadel’s first director of fine arts, Silverman is recognized in the individual category for revolutionizing arts engagement with the military school’s cadets and championing high-profile public art initiatives.
More: SouthCarolinaArts.com

CLASSICAL MUSIC

  • March 13 and 14, 7:30 p.m.: Charleston Symphony presents An Evening with Emanuel Ax, performing two pieces written by Johannes Brahms 25 years apart: Symphony No. 3, written at age 50, and Piano Concerto No.1, composed in 1858 at just 25 years old.
    More: charlestonsymphony.org

DANCE

  • March 14, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., and March 15, 3 p.m.: Palmetto City Ballet presents The Little Mermaid, with all-new sets and costumes, and choreography by Jonathan Tabbert. College of Charleston Sottile Theatre, 44 George St.
    More: palmettocityballet.org

MUSIC

A la carte

WHAT’S NEW

More Italian: V Modern Italian is opening downtown at 465 Meeting St., the former space of The Select. The restaurant’s group is based in Madrid and Stockholm. Its Charleston location will be the group’s second in the States following Nashville. Michelin-starred chef Stefano Ciotti is leading menu development and will offer antipasti, pastas and wood-fired entrees highlighting local ingredients.
More: v.restaurant/charleston

A la carte in a la carte: Chef Daniel Humm x The Charleston Place has launched an a la carte spring menu. The new format is available in the dining room and bar area. Menu highlights include dishes like Bibb lettuce with radish and buttermilk; a lobster roll with a lemon aioli and fresh chives served on a buttered brioche bun; and Humm’s take on a hot dog served with bacon, gruyere cheese and a celery-truffle relish.
More: chefhummcharlestonplace.com

Bagel madness: Jeff’s Bagel Run is bringing back fan-favorite promotion Bagel Madness. The bracket-style competition is a month-long showdown where sweet and savory bagels battle it out. Tipping off March 16 in all Jeff’s Bagel Run locations, customers can complete and submit their own bracket predictions through the Jeff’s Bagel Run app. People who correctly predict winners will have the opportunity to win prizes.
More: jeffsbagelrun.com

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Equinox Eve: The Charleston Climate Coalition’s spring celebration and benefit dinner, Equinox Eve, is happening at 6:30 p.m. March 19 at Society Hall (72 Meeting St.). In addition to a light dinner using local ingredients from Chef Maya Morrill, guests will enjoy a night of live music and poetry readings. Cost: $99-135.
More: Eventbrite

Burgers for a cause: The second annual Smash Homelessness event will take place from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. March 22 at The Refinery. Teaming with Hoops Against Homelessness, the event will feature 24 chefs, each preparing a burger with a creative twist. This year’s participants include The Archer, Kultura, Lost Isle and many others. Tickets: $32 per round.
More: ticketweb.com

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