Charleston Literary Festival
Enjoy several curated events designed to facilitate perspective-altering conversations with world-renowned authors and thinkers at this year’s Charleston Literary Festival. The 2024 speaker lineup includes Nikki Giovanni (pictured above), Colm Tóibín, Rachel Kushner, Claire Messud, Adam Gopnik, Attica Locke, Chris Whitaker, Geoff Dyer, Sharon Malone and many more. Go online for the full festival itinerary.
Nov. 1 to Nov. 10. Event times vary. Ticket prices vary. Dock Street Theatre. 135 Church St. Downtown. charlestonliteraryfestival.com
Charleston Scottish Games
Don your kilts, grab your bagpipes and celebrate the Scottish community’s historical contributions to the Lowcountry this weekend. The Charleston Scottish Games and Highland Gathering is the second-oldest event of its kind in the Southeast, bringing in more than 10,000 guests and immersing visitors in Scottish heritage and history.
Nov. 2. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ticket prices vary. Riverfront Park. 1061 Everglades Ave. North Charleston. charlestonscottishgames.com
Art Opening at City Lights
City Lights Eastside through November will feature the art of local artist (and City Paper production manager extraordinaire) Christina Bailey. Artwork for sale includes intricately crafted wooden feathers, and hand-painted jackets will be auctioned off with proceeds benefitting World Central Kitchen and Beloved Asheville. An art opening will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 2. Find more of Bailey’s work on Instagram @cfbailey.
Through November. Restaurant hours vary. Free to attend. City Lights Eastside. 12 Line St. Downtown. citylightseastside0542.s4shops.com
Sunday Brunch Farmers Market
Head to The Pour House for a 100% local market brimming with more than 40 local farmers and artisans, a full deck bar, live music, good eats and all kinds of amazing area-made goods. Cap off your weekend by kicking back, enjoying the local tunes and stocking up on unique goodies. This farmers market is open every Sunday year-roundo as the weather cools down, just throw on a coat, and keep the fun going.
Nov. 3. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free to attend. The Pour House. 1977 Maybank Hwy. James Island. sundaybrunchfarmersmarket.com
Central Creek Farmers Market
There are only two weeks left in the first season of the Central Creek Farmers Market in Moncks Corner, which runs every other Wednesday through Nov. 20. Enjoy fresh food, local artwork, live music and makers from the Goose Creek community — all under the Casey Pavilion at Central Creek Park.
Nov. 5. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free to attend. Central Creek Park Casey Pavilion. 147 Old Moncks
Corner Road. Moncks Corner. cityofgoosecreek.com
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