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Queer Adult Prom

Grab your Walkman, rewind the clock and hit the dance floor with this 1980s-themed, totally rad, mega fly, adults-only prom. This inclusive, signature fundraising event, open to everyone 18 years and older, gives adults the second chance prom experience they always wanted. Also on the agenda: a special guest appearance by Laganja Estranja, featured on season six of RuPaul’s Drag Race.
June 6. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets start at $50. Park Circle. 4800 Park Circle. North Charleston. parkcirclepride.com

Pride Flag Raising Ceremony

Kick off this year’s Park Circle Pride, a week-long celebration of the LGBTQ+ community in the Lowcountry, by raising the Pride flag at Commonhouse Aleworks. The flag-raising is the official start of the six-day celebration, featuring more than 40 events. Most are free to attend. Proceeds benefit local LGBTQ+ organizations such as AFFA and We Are Family. Check out the schedule online.
June 2. 5 p.m. Free. Commonhouse Aleworks. 4831 O’Hear Ave. North Charleston.
parkcirclepride.com

Pride Block Party and Market

The heart of Park Circle Pride, this day-long block party and market starts at 1 p.m. June 6 and lasts until 8 p.m., highlighting neighborhood venues across Park Circle with Commonhouse Aleworks serving as a central hub. This vibrant street celebration features dozens of local artisans, food and drink vendors and community resources. Enjoy drag shows, comedy, karaoke and more at participating breweries and bars. Most events are free.
June 6. 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free to attend. Commonhouse Aleworks. 4831 O’Hear Ave. Park Circle. parkcirclepride.com

Lowcountry Street Grocery

The Lowcountry Street Grocery mobile farmers market is a one-stop shop with more than 90 local vendors participating on its bus on Daniel Island. The Lowcountry Street Grocery takes the burden of going to a farmers market off the farmers and vendors so that they can dedicate more time to their produce and product. Also catch the bus at Folly Beach on Tuesdays and in North Charleston and downtown on Wednesdays.
Fridays. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free to attend. Guggenheim Terrace. 200 Seven Farms Drive.
Daniel Island. facebook.com/lsgmobilemarket

Declaration of Independence exhibit

An early Charleston-printed copy of the Declaration of Independence joins the Ringleaders of Rebellion: Charleston in Revolt, 1775-1783 exhibit at The Charleston Museum this weekend. The printed document mirrors the Declaration adopted on July 4, 1776. The exhibit will remain on display through Aug. 30. A special discussion will be held at 6 p.m. June 23.
May 30 through Aug. 30. Museum hours vary. Admission prices vary. The Charleston Museum. 360 Meeting St. Downtown. charlestonmuseum.org

Arts + Music

See the full spectrum of service, sacrifice in The American Soldier

Footlight Players, in residence at the Queen Street Playhouse, presents The American Soldier, the nationally-recognized, Amnesty International Award-winning drama by Doug Taurel drawn from real letters, diaries and firsthand accounts spanning the American Revolution to modern-day conflicts. One-weekend-only performances take place 7 p.m.
May 29, and 3 p.m. May 30 and 31. Queen Street Playhouse, 20 Queen St.
More: footlightplayers.net

ART FESTIVALS

Through June 7: Piccolo Spoleto Festival is seventeen days of music, theater, dance, visual art, literary readings, and family events animating every corner of the Lowcountry — co-produced by the City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs. Check out reviews and more on Charleston City Paper’s website. More: piccolospoleto.com
Through June 7: For 17 days and nights each spring, Spoleto Festival USA fills Charleston’s historic theaters, churches, and outdoor spaces with performances by renowned artists as well as emerging performers in opera; theater; dance; and chamber, orchestral, choral, jazz, and contemporary music. More: spoletousa.org

BOOKS

June 1, noon: Charleston Literary Festival and Blue Bicycle Books host a luncheon with author Christina Baker Kline for the release of her new novel, The Foursome, at Halls Signature Events, 5 Faber St. More: Call the bookstore at (843) 722-2666 or visit bluebicyclebooks.com

MUSEUMS

Through July 26: Visit the Charleston Museum for a rare opportunity to view the robe à la français worn by Eliza Lucas Pinckney from the Museum’s historic textiles collection, which has now been installed the special exhibition, Ringleaders of Rebellion: Charleston in Revolt, 1775–1783 in the Historic Textiles Gallery. 360 Meeting St.
More: charlestonmuseum.org

MUSIC

May 30, 7 p.m.: Buckethead, Music Farm
May 30, 7 p.m.: Machine Gun Kelly, Credit One Stadium
May 30, 7:30 p.m.: Black Gold featuring Quentin Baxter (Spoleto), Charleston Music Hall
May 30, 4 p.m.: Blue Dogs Summer Shindig, The Refinery
June 3, 5:30 p.m.: Barn Jam with five acts, Awendaw Green
June 5, 8 p.m.: An Evening with Patterson Hood, Pour House
June 6, 6 p.m.: Drivin N’ Cryin and Cracker, The Windjammer

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WHAT’S NEW

A new degree: S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster on May 18 signed into law a measure that allows state technical colleges to offer a bachelor’s degree in culinary arts management. The four-year degree at Charleston’s Trident Technical College will focus on culinary leadership and advanced operations.
More: tridenttech.edu

Feeling cheeky: The Neighborhood Dining Group in the fall will open Cheeky, a seafood-forward concept at 151 Meeting St. Inspired by coastlines around the world, the space will feature a large indoor dining room with an expansive bar and open-air windows as well as an outside patio overlooking Meeting Street.
More: cheekyrestaurant.com

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Early bird gets the marg: Early bird tickets costing $25 are now available for the second annual Taco and Margarita Festival at North Charleston’s Riverfront Park from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 5. Admission includes complimentary chips and salsa and access to the festival grounds, with additional food and drinks available for purchase. A portion of proceeds will be donated to The Holy City Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting the residents and youth of North Charleston.
More: tacoandmargaritachs.com

Spring bounty: Basic Kitchen is collaborating with Kindlewood Farms for a spring harvest dinner at 6 p.m. June 3. Chef Charlie Layton of Basic Kitchen, Ashley, Matt Horry of Kindlewood Farms and David Gravelin of Wishbone Heritage Farms will present a four-course seasonal menu inspired by the farms’ produce, paired with wines from Curated Selections. Tickets are $100 per person (plus tax).
More: Resy

Prohibition pop-up: The Hidden Cantina, a limited time pop-up, is now open in Prohibition’s back bar. Offering Mexican-inspired cocktails, the menu explores the flavor profiles of Patron Tequilas and Illegal Mezcals through Prohibition-era cocktails with Mexican influence. The Hidden Cantina is open Thursday through Sunday from 4 p.m. until close. The cocktail menu will be served in addition to Prohibition’s regular food and beverage menus.
More: ProhibitionCharleston.com.