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Rip City CHS

Local comedy outfit Nameless Numberhead is announcing a sweeping new run of shows for the spring of 2026 including monthly Disruptor Improv Comedy Shows, the return of Rip City on a Boat, and the highly anticipated comeback of eXcess boXes, an all women’s sketch comedy and local giveaway show. Kick off the big return with the mainstay Rip City this Saturday.
March 28. 7:30 p.m. $15/in-advance; $20/day-of. Silver Hill Studio. 4268 Spruill Ave. North Charleston. namelessnumberhead.com

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

Monster Jam

Monster Jam is bringing the world’s best drivers and most iconic trucks to North Charleston this weekend. See Grave Digger, Megaladon, Earth Shaker and more rip up the dirt arena, crush cars and fly high through the coliseum. Don’t miss the chance to hit the pit party to see your favorite drivers up close, take pictures and enjoy other family-friendly events. VIP experiences are available for additional costs.
March 27 through March 29. Event times vary. Ticket prices vary. North Charleston Coliseum.
5001 Coliseum Drive. North Charleston. monsterjam.com

Mingo Point oyster roast

Head to Mingo Point to enjoy feasting on fresh oysters roasted over an open fire, along with other barbecue specialties like ribs, pulled pork, smoked chicken and Lowcountry Boil with all the Southern side dishes and desserts to make this a true culinary experience. Best of all, you can take in all the delicious food while taking in the sights of the Kiawah River.
April 1 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. Prices vary. Kiawah Island Golf Resort.
1 Sanctuary Beach Drive. Kiawah Island. events.kiawahresort.com

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.
Through March 31. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. Lowcountry Artists Gallery. 148 East Bay St. Downtown. lowcountryartists.com

Arts + Music

Celebrate World Theatre Day with Charleston Stage preview party

Charleston Stage’s World Theatre Day Celebration & Season 49 Preview Performance Party from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. March 27 features highlights from the upcoming season followed by a catered reception. Dock Street Theatre, 134 Church St.
More: charlestonstage.com

VISUAL ARTS

March 27-May 15, with opening reception on March 27, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Redux Contemporary Art Center’s latest exhibition, Foundations, presents new work by Charleston-based, Estonian-American multimedia artist Riivo Kruuk. 1056 King St.
More: reduxstudios.org

OPERA

March 27, 7 p.m., and March 29, 3 p.m: Charleston Opera Theater presents a fully staged production of Il barbiere di Siviglia (The Barber of Seville), Rossini’s irresistibly alluring comic opera, presented in partnership with the Charleston Symphony Orchestra. College of Charleston Sottile Theatre, 44 George St.
More: charlestonoperatheater.org.

MUSIC

March 29, 7 p.m.: Sebastian Bach w/ Stitched Up Heart, Music Farm
March 29, 7:30 p.m.: Steelboy/Exaggerators, Tin Roof
April 1, 5 p.m.: Barn Jam, Awendaw Green
April 1, 6:30 p.m.: Old Crow Medicine Show, Gaillard Center
April 2, 7 p.m.: Ole 60-Smokestack Town Tour ‘26, The Refinery
April 2, 7:30 p.m.: MF Indie Night w/ Moonkat Daddi, Erode The Dream, Thoroughfare and Rookie Of The Year, Music Farm
April 3, 7 p.m.: An All Star Tribute to Bob Dylan, Charleston Music Hall
April 3, 9 p.m.: Sarah De Warren, Music Farm
April 3, 9 p.m.: Mina Roth + Channel Bluff + Emma Grace Burton, Royal American

A la carte

GOING DARK

North Charleston’s High Score Brewing Company has closed after nearly three years in business. The family-friendly spot offered craft drinks and an arcade.

WHAT’S NEW

Axes to arcade: Park Circle’s The Bearded Ax at 1077 E. Montague Ave. has reopened under a new name and concept, Bearded, A Social Tavern. As of March 2, the ax-throwing venue has transitioned into a barcade-style hangout built around gaming, drinks and community events. The new concept offers time-based unlimited play passes — $18 for one hour or $28 for two hours — across 32+ games.
More: beardedchs.com

Japanese happy meals: Shiawase boxes, the nostalgic Japanese “Happy Meal” combination, are now available at Shokudô. Offered from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, the boxes include karaage chicken namban (chicken thighs with egg salad), shaka shaka fries, a Golden Arches apple hand pie and a surprise takeaway item.
More: shokudochs.com

Sushi additions: CO, located at 340 King St., has introduced a new sushi menu that expands the restaurant’s modern Asian offerings. The new menu features a variety of fresh sushi small plates and pressed sushi alongside creative specialty rolls that highlight CO’s signature modern Asian style.
More: eatatco.com

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Pizza contest: Michael Pitera, owner of Pizza A Modo Mio and Café, is representing Charleston in pizza competitions in Las Vegas and Parma, Italy. The International Pizza Challenge takes place in late March at the Las Vegas Convention Center, and then Pitera will travel to Parma, Italy in April to compete in a prestigious global pizza competition.
More: modomiopizza.com

Noodle needs: Aswang Noodle Club will be at Sweatman’s Garden full time starting April 1, bringing its cult-following noodle nights and collaborations to a permanent home. The residency will feature a rotating lineup of ramen, noodle dishes, snacks and specials influenced by Southeast Asian street food. Sweatman’s small batch, seasonal sodas will offer a crisp counterpoint to the flavors coming out of the Aswang kitchen.
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