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eXcess boXes: Lady-led sketch comedy

After a cool six-year hiatus, Charleston’s favorite lady-led sketch comedy show has finally returned. eXcess boXes is a fast-paced, character-driven, all-women cast show that’s really just an excuse to do epic giveaways. Each show, the group partners with local makers to give the audience a taste of what Charleston artists are capable of.
May 16. 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. $20/ticket. Silver Hill Studio. 4268 Spruill Ave. North Charleston. namelessnumberhead.com/excessboxes

That BIG Book Sale

Book lovers and bargain hunters alike should be ready for the Charleston Friends of the Library’s largest fundraiser of the year. Now in its 44th year, the book sale features more than 50,000 available books in all categories with some going for as low as $1. Stack as many books (and some other goodies) as you can carry and walk out for less than the cost of a movie ticket.
Through May 17. Sale hours vary. Omar Shrine Auditorium. 176 Patriots Point Road.
Mount Pleasant. charlestonlibraryfriends.org

Forge Your Own

Get a workout and leave with a one-of-a-kind tool made with your own two hands at Two Blokes Brewing with the traveling Forge Your Own event in partnership with Angry Giant Forge. Choose from a bottle opener, oyster shucker, steak turner or fire poker, and forge it yourself alongside full-time blacksmith and Forged in Fire Champion Jason Redick.
May 17. Noon to 5 p.m. $55.20/ticket. Two Blokes Brewing. 547 Long Point Road. Mount Pleasant. angrygiantforgellc.com

Mount Pleasant Farmers Market

Founded in 1998, the Mount Pleasant Farmers Market celebrates the hard work of local farmers and makers. Head out every Tuesday through September for a local market featuring farm goods, food vendors and live music. Pick up fresh local produce, prepared meals and plenty of other goodies to stock your kitsch, including locally made olive oil, ranch dressing, boiled peanuts, Greek sweets, fresh pasta and more.
Tuesdays. 3:30 p.m to 7 p.m. Free to attend. The Moultrie Middle School. 645 Coleman Drive. Mount Pleasant. experiencemountpleasant.com

Edisto Turtle Talk

Can you hold your breath for five hours? How tall do you measure up to a Leatherback Sea Turtle? Discover the incredible world of South Carolina’s turtles — from terrapins to land turtles to sea turtles — at the Edisto Environmental Learning Center in Edisto Beach State Park. Some live turtles (no live sea turtles) will be on hand. Pre-register online to reserve your space. This event is free with park admission.
May 20. 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Admission prices vary. Edisto Environmental Learning Center. Oyster Row Lane. Edisto Island. southcarolinaparks.com

Arts + Music

Mark centennial birthdays of two greats of jazz

To celebrate the 100th birthday of Miles Davis and John Coltrane, the Charleston Jazz Orchestra presents Miles + Coltrane at 100, a night of big band-style music that changed the world from 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. May 16 at Charleston Music Hall on 37 John St.
More: charlestonjazz.com

FREE SIMULCASTS

Spoleto Festival USA, in partnership with SC250, will present free simulcasts of two sold-out festival programs: An Evening with Ken Burns, presented by Bank of America, on May 27 at 8 p.m. and George + George at 5 p.m. May 30. Charleston Visitor Center, 375 Meeting St.
More: spoletousa.org

LOCAL CULTURE

May 21 at 6 p.m.: Charleston Museum presents Sunset on the Stono at Dill Sanctuary wildlife preserve on the Stono River, featuring a guided tour of the earthen Confederate fortication, Battery Pringle. Bring your picnics, coolers, chairs and blankets to this BYOB event.
More: charlestonmuseum.org

MUSIC

May 15-16, 6 p.m.: Little Stranger, The Windjammer
May 16, 9 p.m.: Kenny George Band, Royal American
May 17, 7:30 p.m.: Juice, Pour House
May 17, 7 p.m.: Pitbull with Lil John, Credit One Stadium
May 20, 7:30 p.m.: Cold with Idle Heirs, Music Farm
May 20, 7:30 p.m.: Meghan Dowlen, Tin Roof
May 20, 5 p.m.: Barn Jam with five acts, Awendaw Green
May 21, 6 p.m.: Redferrin, The Windjammer
May 21, 6 p.m.: Iration with Tribal Seeds, Firefly Distillery
May 21, 7:30 p.m.: Clownvis, Tin Roof
May 22-23, 8 p.m.: Perpetual Groove, Pour House
May 23-24, 6 p.m.: Futurebirds, The Windjammer

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GOING DARK

Nigel’s Good Food, which operated several locations in the Charleston area, recently closed its last outpost in Hanahan. Known for soul food dishes like Geechie wings, gumbo and meat and three plates, Nigel’s served the Lowcountry for 15 years.

Neighborhood cafe Little Line Kitchen and Provisions has closed almost five years into service. Known for its all day brunch, sandwiches and well-curated retail wine offerings, Little Line was a local downtown favorite on the West Side.

WHAT’S NEW

Chef Kevin Mitchell, a faculty member at Trident Technical College, and food historian Dr. David Shields, are co-hosting a new PBS-distributed series, The Savers of Flavor. In each episode, the duo works to rediscover rare and endangered crops — ingredients that have long defined the region’s flavor, history and culture but are now at risk of disappearing. The show premiered with a local broadcast debut at 8 p.m. May 7 on SCETV. The series will also be available for streaming on PBS and SCETV digital platforms.
More: scetv.org

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Cigar celebrations: King’s Leaf, a cigar retailer and lounge, is hosting a Memorial Day event from May 23 through May 25 at its Point Hope location at 826 Foundation St. The event will feature complimentary wine tastings alongside discounts on rare bottles, free light bites and exclusive cigar activations. Davidoff Cigars will be on-site May 23 followed by My Father Cigars on May 24. On May 25, King’s Leaf will introduce Meerapfel Cigars, a cigar brand with fewer than 50 suppliers nationwide.
More: kingsleafcigars.com

Crafts on Tap: Edmund’s Oast Brewing Co. at 1505 King St. is hosting Crafts on Tap from noon to 4 p.m May 24. This vendor market focuses on local makers and artists and takes place on the turf area of Pacific Box & Crate. Vendors include Ocean Handcrafts, Something Blue vintage clothing bus, Holy Spark permanent jewelry and Pipe Dream Printworks.
More: edmundsoast.com