STARTS FRIDAY

Holiday Festival of Lights

It’s back! Hop in the car and cruise along the area’s superb three-mile display of lights throughout James Island County Park. The annual holiday festival features more than 2 million blinking, twinkling and dazzling bulbs as well as more than 750 unique displays. Don’t forget to visit the Christmas village to grab fresh hot cocoa, s’mores, candy, gifts and more. And, of course, make sure to visit old Kris Kringle himself. Check online for a full schedule of events and special guests.
Nov. 13 through Dec. 31. 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Entry prices vary. James Island County Park. 871 Riverland Drive. James Island. ccprc.com/event/holiday-festival-of-lights/271

SATURDAYS

Summerville Farmers Market

This weekly market hosts local farmers, growers, artisans and specialty food vendors, giving locals and visitors a chance to enjoy everything the growing community has to offer. Park in the free parking garage and spend time in downtown Summerville after checking out the market. This seasonal event is held every Saturday from April through November.
Saturdays. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free to attend. First Citizens Bank. 218 S. Main St. Summerville. visitsummerville.com/farmers-market

TUESDAY

Gators of the Lowcountry

Learn more about South Carolina’s largest reptiles and these modern-day dinosaurs during this educational program at the Edisto Environmental Learning Center. This exciting opportunity gives guests a chance to get an up-close look at one of center’s resident alligators. Pre-registration is required. This program is free with park admission.
Nov. 17. Noon to 12:45 p.m. $8/adult; $5/children age 6-15. Edisto Environmental Learning Center. 362 Oyster Row Lane. Edisto Island. southcarolinaparks.com

THURSDAY

Homeschool History Day: Fossil Frenzy

Learn about the wonderful and weird creatures that lived long ago with this homeschool field trip exploring fossils and ancient life. Learn about different types of fossils, how they are created, and what scientists learn by studying these ancient relics. Examine fossils and cast your own to take home. Reservations are required, and admission is free for adult museum members.
Nov. 19. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. $5/student members; $10/student non-members. The Charleston Museum. 360 Meeting St. Downtown. charlestonmuseum.org

NEXT WEEKEND

Pop-up craft and carve brunch

Local arts collective Bear Paw Creative Camps is bringing hands-on printmaking to the deck at Tin Roof with Pop-Up Craft & Carve Brunch — a relaxed afternoon dedicated to relief block carving and sustainable fashion. Learn the fundamentals of linocut carving, and hand-press permanent textile ink directly onto curated, ready-to-wear clothing. All supplies will be provided.
Nov. 21. Noon to 3 p.m. $35/ticket. Tin Roof. 1117 Magnolia Road. West Ashley. charlestonartcamps.com

Arts + Music

Charleston Literary Festival continues through weekend

The final weekend of Charleston Literary Festival takes place at the Dock Street Theatre, 135 Chuch St., through Nov. 15. It offers an array of prestigious authors lending insights to new works, including British psychiatrist and psychotherapist Sue Stuart-Smith, author of the Well Gardened Mind; Dame Hermione Lee on novelist Anita Brookner; and Pulitzer Prize-winning architecture critic Paul Goldberger on his book The Imperfect City. Tickets and more: charlestonliteraryfestival.com

ARTS HAPPENING

Nov. 14, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.: Kulture Klash 11 is getting even bigger. Academy Award-winner Juicy J and Memphis rap legend Project Pat will join reggae artist Ky-Mani Marley, Princess Superstar and nearly 150 visual artists, led by Shepard Fairey, as well as musicians, DJs and performers. Building 64, Navy Yard Charleston, 2301 Noisette Blvd., North Charleston. Free art opening reception on Nov. 13. More: KultureKlash.org

MUSIC

Nov. 13, 7 p.m.: Paula Cole, Charleston Music Hall

Nov. 13, 9 p.m.: Kenny George Band, The Royal American

Nov. 14, 7 p.m.: Hudson Westbrook, Firefly Distillery

Nov. 14, 9 p.m.: John Morgan, The Windjammer

Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m.: Travis Tritt, North Charleston PAC

Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m.: Deer Tick, Pour House

Nov. 18, 7 p.m.: Austin Snell, Music Farm

Nov. 18, 5:30 p.m.: Barn Jam, Awendaw Green

Nov. 18, 7:30 p.m.: Blissful Thoughts, Tin Roof

Nov. 18, 8 p.m.: SUSTO with Johnny Delaware, The Royal American

Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m.: Bit Brigade, Pour House

Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m.: Uga Buga, Tin Roof

Nov. 19, 5 p.m.: She Returns From War, Pour House

Nov. 19-20, 7 p.m.: Big Head Todd and The Monsters, Charleston Music Hall

Nov. 20, 7 p.m.: Drivin’ N’ Cryin’, Pour House

Nov. 20, 7 p.m.: Winter Solstice Ball, Music Farm

Nov. 21, 7 p.m.: Kurt Vile and The Violators, Music Farm

A la carte

What’s new

Finer diner. Jack’s Diner has reopened at 41 George St., now under the ownership of Chaz Wendel and Tyler Hunt, the duo behind neighboring Legend Deli. Open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., breakfast is available all day and lunch service begins at 11 a.m. The menu boasts diner classics such as corned beef hash, buttermilk flapjacks and milkshakes along with a Southern twist in dishes including shrimp and grits, a fried chicken biscuit and biscuits and gravy. More: jacksdinerchs.com

Bento lunchbox. 167 Sushi Bar has launched a bento box lunch special. The three-course box costs $35 and is available Monday through Thursday from noon until 4 p.m. alongside the regular 167 Sushi menu and specials board. The box includes a choice of Ichiban, Bao Buns and Futomaki, and people choose one from each course. Items include dishes like marinated cucumber salad, a fried oyster bao and spicy hamachi. More: Instagram

Burger baby. Pop-up Blackout Burger has opened a brick-and-mortar restaurant at 1813 Reynolds Ave. in North Charleston. Chef Cameron Wetzler, known for his smash burgers, offers a menu that features items like the “Blackout Burger” – double-smashed Angus beef patties with American cheese, caramelized onion, house pickles and fancy sauce – as well as a fried mortadella sandwich. The restaurant is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from noon to 9 p.m. Happy hour is from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. with $5 footlong hot dogs, $4 drafts, $3 beer cans and $1 off shots. More: Instagram

What’s happening

Alley affair. The Taste of Hutson, a benefit for the Charleston Animal Society, will take place 5:30 p.m. Nov. 18 on downtown’s Hutson Alley. Guests will enter through the John Street gate to a welcome cocktail from Charleston’s Smallest Bar and wander the alley, where chefs from Holy City Hospitality restaurants will serve tastings. Live music will be from local favorites Forty Mile Detour. More: Eventbrite

Oyster roast season. Kersey House is hosting an all-you-can-eat oyster roast noon to 3 p.m. Nov. 22, rain or shine. Tickets cost $40 (kids 12 and under are free). Drinks and additional food will be available for purchase; drink specials include $3 domestic beer, $5 mimosas and $5 bloody Marys. More: Opentable