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Fairies and Flowers

This summer, step into the Fairies and Flowers exhibit at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens — a dreamy adventure through more than 20 whimsical fairy village dwellings along acres of winding garden paths. Take in layered scenes and stories among the historic gardens, inviting guests of all ages to seek and discover hidden treasures tucked throughout the displays skillfully crafted by Charleston artists.
May 22 through July 12. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission prices vary. Magnolia Plantation and Gardens. 3550 Ashley River Road. West Ashley. magnoliaplantation.com

Geechie Southern Steppers Crab Crack

Get ready to crack some crabs and spend an evening at the Geechie Southern Steppers’ 2nd annual Crab Crack. Enjoy great music, local vendors and more finger-licking good times. Apart from the delicious crab claws, guests can enjoy myriad other seafood, so be sure to bring your appetite and don’t miss out on this crab-tastic experience.
May 23. 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Ticket prices vary. Geechie Southern Steppers. 9021 Penny Creek Road. Adams Run. facebook.com/geechie.southern.steppers

Charleston Farmers Market

Browse through a bounty of seasonal fruits and vegetables, handcrafted goods and prepared foods as you explore the charming stalls inside Marion Square. From farm-fresh produce to food truck favorites, there’s something for everyone at the Charleston Farmers Market. Bring the whole family and enjoy live music, special events and activities for all ages in the heart of downtown.
Saturdays. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free to attend. Marion Square. 329 Meeting St. Downtown. charlestonfarmersmarket.com

Mary Glenn Keadle solo exhibition

Local artist Mary Glenn Keadle is displaying her award-winning piece along with a collection of paintings that explore rural South Carolina and its small towns at the Park Circle Gallery. Through paintings and sketches, Keadle focuses on spaces that exist just beyond attention
— quiet back roads, working land and often-overlooked communities.
Through May 30. 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Free. Park Circle Gallery. 4820 Jenkins Ave.
North Charleston. culturalarts.northcharleston.org

Spring Acoustic Guitar Series

Enjoy live music each Thursday afternoon at Waterfront Park on Daniel Island at the end of River Landing Drive with a spectacular view of the Wando River. Feel free to bring a chair or blanket and your picnic. This event is sponsored by the Daniel Island Community Fund. Attendees are encouraged to use #DIguitarseries and tag @danielislandpoa on Instagram to share their event experience.
Thursdays. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Free. Daniel Island Library. 2301 Daniel Island Drive. Daniel Island. dicommunity.org

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Join the 10 + 4 + 1 arts convergence

10+4+1 is a collaborative arts project at Piccolo Spoleto running from May 22 to May 29 at Cannon Street Arts Center, 134 Cannon St., with an anchor exhibit featuring works by sought-after local artists, among them Linda Fantuzzo, Lese Corrigan, Mary Walker and Hirona Matsuda. On May 23 at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., the project presents The Yellow Wallpaper, which joins Annex Dance, Unbound Ballet and Collective SC. On May 24 at 2 p.m., a production of Brad Erickson’s play Kansas takes the stage.
More: bit.ly/10plus4plus

VISUAL ART

May 22 to Sept. 27: Gibbes Museum of Art presents Salt of the Earth, a series of paintings by acclaimed watercolorist Mary Whyte, who in this exhibition celebrates the nation’s semiquincentennial with 26 masterful works, along with site-specific drawings rendered directly on the museum walls. 135 Meeting St.
More: gibbesmuseum.org
Through June 10: The George Gallery announces Eye Level, a solo presentation of work, not publicly displayed before, of wall sculptures by celebrated Charleston abstract expressionist William Halsey (1915-1999). 54 Broad St.
More: georgegalleryart.com

MUSIC

May 23, 9 p.m.: Jeno Judges presents A Night of All-Star Local Hip Hop, Royal American
May 23-24, Niko Moon’s Good Time Fest, The Refinery
May 23-24, 6 p.m.: Futurebirds, The Windjammer
May 24, 7 p.m.: Willie Nelson & Family, Firefly Distillery
May 25, 8 p.m.: Lemon Squares, Tin Roof
May 26, 7:30 p.m.: Terence Blanchard (Spoleto), Charleston Music Hall
May 26, 5 p.m.: The Foxhounds with Dallas Baker and Friends, Pour House
May 27, 5:30 p.m.: Barn Jam with five acts, Awendaw Green
May 30, 4 p.m.: Blue Dogs Summer Shindig, The Refinery

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WHAT’S NEW

More seafood: The team at CudaCo. Seafood has introduced a new concept, Deckhouse. This crudo and wine bar is located at 769 Folly Road, right next to the original space and is open from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Expect dishes like fish skin cracklins, caviar, ceviche and crudo.
More: @cud a co

Small screen debut: City Eats: Charleston is set to premiere at 8 p.m. June 11. The show is hosted by celebrity chef and TV personality G Garvin and is on AspireTV, the network that celebrates and reflects Black culture and urban lifestyle. Garvin visits restaurants like 39 Rue de Jean, Bintü Atelier, Kultura, Ma’am Saab, My Three Sons and Wild Common.
More: aspire.tv

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Intimate omakase: At 6:30 p.m. June 8 and June 20, Shokudô is hosting omakase experiences led by Chef Masa Hamaya. Tucked into the back beer garden, the six-seat dinners offer a 10-course menu highlighting bites from the robata grill, signature nigiri, local vegetables and a sweet finish. An optional beverage add-on featuring sake and wine is available. Tickets are $100 per person, with a $45 beverage option available, exclusive of tax and gratuity.
More: Opentable

Soccer celebrations: Uptown Hospitality Group and the Charleston Battery are teaming up to host a FIFA World Cup 2026 viewing party for the USA-Paraguay game on June 12 at the Bus Shed at 375 Meeting St. There will be multiple large screens along with bars and local food vendors, including Halls Chophouse, 82 Queen, Taco Boy and Charleston Crab House. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the live-streamed match starts at 9 p.m. Early bird general admission tickets are available for $30 and VIP tickets are available for $150 and include a private viewing area, open bar and oysters from Lowcountry Oyster Company. This event is 21+.
More: lineleap.com

Tea time: Tickets are on sale for a one-night-only tea pairing dinner at Xo Brasserie from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. June 15. In collaboration with tea experts Shunan Teng of Tea Drunk and Richard Kligler of For All The Tea in Charleston, the dinner will feature five courses prepared by the Xo Brasserie culinary team, with each dish thoughtfully paired with teas selected by Teng and Kligler.
More: Resy