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THIS WEEKEND

Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors

This 90-minute, gender-bending, quick-changing comedy reimagining of Dracula is filled with wordplay and pop culture references perfect for theatre geeks and newbies alike. Sink your teeth into this Bram-new comedy that puts a modern, twisted spin on the gothic classic featuring a meek English real estate agent who meets a mysterious client from Transylvania.

Oct. 30 and 31. Show times vary. Ticket prices vary. Queen Street Playhouse. 20 Queen St. Downtown. footlightplayers.net

West Ashley Screams

Each year, the annual West Ashley Screams draws hundreds of Lowcountry families out for a safe, creative and free Halloween experience. Back for one more weekend in its fourth year of neighborhood haunting in the Village Green, donations for the event will go to the Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic, which helps provide medical care to those in need.

Oct. 30 and 31. 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Donations encouraged. Village Green. 3279 Hunters Rest Drive. West Ashley. Facebook.com

SATURDAY

Spells, Sips and Sounds

Spend Halloween evening by the beach without missing out on all the spooky vibes. Enjoy an oceanfront ceremony combining cacao, a sound bath, psychic card readings, group Reiki and moonlit sips under the moon. No need to knock on doors to get your fix of treats and sweets — though showing up in costume wouldn’t be out of place.

Oct. 31. 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. $60/ticket. Station 24. Station 24 St. Sullivans Island. sullivansisland.sc.gov

Halloween Hustle 5k

Get ready to lace up, dress up and hustle your way into Halloween. The town of Meggett is inviting everyone to a “spooktacular” morning of running, walking, treats and family fun at the Halloween Hustle 5k. Whether you’re chasing a personal record or strolling in costume with the kids with a special trunk-or-treat, this festive fall event is the perfect way to celebrate Halloween weekend.

Oct. 31. Gates open at 8 a.m. $40/entry. Harrell Family Park. 4708 Gibson Road. Meggett. runsignup.com

The Archaeology of Yuck

This Halloween-adjacent archaeology program explores the grossest artifacts and what they reveal about daily life 350 years ago at the historic Charleston Towne Landing site. Discover how archaeologists turn some of the creepiest and strangest artifacts into clues about the past and learn how even the yuckiest stuff can tell an important story.

Oct. 31. 11:30 a.m. to noon. Free. Charles Towne Landing State Historic site. 1500 Old Towne Road. West Ashley. southcarolinaparks.com

Arts + Music

Songs To Save The Edisto rallies for river’s future

The finale of the Songs to Save The Edisto protest concert series is set to reverbate through the Music Farm, 32 Ann St., at 7 p.m. on Nov. 4. The lineup features Shovels and Rope, Mechanical River, The Dead Leg Wobblers, Marcus Amaker, Palmetto Choral Collective and Peace Choir. More in this week’s music story and at songstosavetheedisto.com

VISUAL ARTS

Oct. 31 to Nov. 6: Redux Contemporary Art Center hosts its 24th annual auction, kicking off with a family day and opening party 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 31, and culminating in a live auction party 7 to 10 p.m. on Nov. 6. 1056 King St. More: reduxstudios.org

BOOKS

Nov. 6 to Nov. 15: Charleston Literary Festival invites book lovers to join its Bookstore Crawl. Walk 1.8 miles from Dock Street Theatre ending in the Cannonborough-Elliottborough neighborhood. Fill the provided postcard with a sticker from each store, and return it with all six for a free tiny J. Stark tote bag.
More: charlestonliteraryfestival.com

MUSIC

Oct. 31, 12 p.m.: 6th Annual Boogieman Halloween Festival, The Royal American
Oct. 31, 9 pm.: Gasolina Halloween Party, Music Farm
Oct. 31, 8 p.m.: Wolf Mask, Pour House
Oct. 31, 7:30 p.m.: Halloween Party, Tin Roof
Nov. 1, 5 p.m.: The Complete Philip Glass Etudes, Gaillard Center
Nov. 2, 7 p.m.: Jake Shimabukuro, Charleston Music Hall
Nov. 4, 5:30 p.m.: Barn Jam, Awendaw Green
Nov. 5, 7:30 p.m.: Tommy Prine, Pour House
Nov. 7, 7 p.m.: Wynonna Judd, N. Charleston PAC
Nov. 9, 7 p.m.: 40th Anniversary of Jim Henson’s Labyrinth, Charleston Music Hall

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WHAT’S NEW

Charleston stars: Michelin released its second restaurant guide to the American South, and four restaurants in the Charleston area were new inclusions. Rivayat Creative Indian and Palmira Barbecue were added to the Bib Gourmand category which highlights “friendly establishments that serve good food at moderate prices,” joining Leon’s Oyster Shop, which remained on the Bib list from last year. Merci and Cane Pazzo in Hanahan were added to the Michelin-Recommended restaurants list, which highlights places that “inspectors have found the food to be above average, but not quite at star or Bib level,” joining nine restaurants that remain on the list from last year. Malagón, Vern’s and Wild Common retained their Michelin stars.

New name, new treats: The Grand Bohemian Charleston has been rebranded as Hotel Operis. The rooftop and dining space on the fourth floor has been refreshed and renamed as the Arden Room Rooftop Bar and Dining. The dinner selection includes crispy oyster sliders, crab bucatini and grouper schnitzel, and there is a new cocktail program. On the main floor, the newly reimagined Café Lumen offers convenient and flavorful options for breakfast and lunch. More: hoteloperis.com

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Duck duck anniversary: Shokudô will offer specials to celebrate its one-year anniversary Oct. 30 to Nov. 1. This includes Tokyo duck, which is Chef-Partner Masa Hamaya’s interpretation of Peking duck served with soba crepes and a collection of Japanese condiments and aromatics. Also available are anniversary oyster specials and the “Shiso Pretty” cocktail.
More: shokudochs.com

Day of the Dead: Pink Cactus will host its annual Día de los Muertos celebration from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Nov. 1, honoring the beloved Mexican holiday with festive food and drink specials, costumes and competition. Throughout the day, guests can enjoy $5 “Day of the Dead” margaritas, $5 chips and queso and a costume contest where guests are encouraged to dress in their best Day of the Dead-inspired attire for a chance to win a Pink Cactus gift card.
More: pinkcactuschs.com