Captain’s Comic Expo
Charleston’s biggest comic convention, featuring more than 135 tables of comics, art, cosplays and more is back — and bigger than ever. The 17th annual event will be held this weekend in a 17,000-square-foot venue and will welcome special guests like Kat Cressida (voice of Jessie from Toy Story and other performances), Anthony Marques (artist behind the Batman: The Audio Drama graphic novel) and more.
Feb. 22, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Feb. 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets start at $20. Omar Shrine Center. 176 Patriots Point Road. Mount Pleasant. captainscomicexpo.com
Big Brothers, Big Sisters oyster roast
Join Big Brothers, Big Sisters of the Lowcountry (BBBS) for its annual oyster roast this weekend at Bohemian Bull. Ticket-holders can look forwar to a day of delicious, casual, all-ages fun, including all-you-can-eat oysters, barbecue and sides and an exclusive raffle. Support BBBS’s mission to change the lives of children in need.
Feb. 22. Noon to 3 p.m. $35/in-advance; $45/day-of. Bohemian Bull. 1531 Folly Road.
James Island. bohemianbull.com
History and Heritage walking tour
Join Bulldog Tours on Saturdays in February, and explore the influence and experience of African Americans in Charleston from the brutality of slavery, through the struggle and oppression of Jim Crow and to the fight for civil rights. Tours begin at Liberty Square and take participants through the streets of downtown Charleston to learn about the deep heritage and history of West African Charlestonians.
Feb. 22. Tour times vary. $10/person. Bulldog Tours. 18 Anson St. Downtown. bulldogtours.com
Sea & Sand Festival
Folly Beach presents the 33rd annual occasion of this family-friendly event. The main drag, Center Street, will be blocked off and taken over by more than 80 local art, fashion and craft vendors. Shop first, then hop around to Folly’s eccentric bars and restaurants while three local musicians perform live on separate stages. The festival also features a surfboard-painting contest, as well as a kids’ area with aerial performers, tall jugglers, face painters, spin art, bubble therapy, sand crafts and more. Ages 12 and younger free.
Feb. 24. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free for Folly residents; $10 general admission; $15 day-of. Center Street. Folly Beach. visitfolly.com
Middleton Place Camellia walks
The beauty of camellias enhances America’s oldest landscaped gardens every winter with thousands of blossoms. Embark on special walking tours given focused on these historic flowers, including the 1786 Reine des Fleurs, one of the earliest varieties in the United States. Tours are held Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and are limited to 20 people.
Through Feb. 27. 11 a.m. $15, plus general admission. Middleton Place. 4300 Ashley River Road. West Ashley. middletonplace.org
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Celebrate Black history and culture around town
Want to understand how land and place impacts community and culture? Join renowned designer and former chair of landscape architecture at the University of California–Berkeley, Walter Hood, for a conversation with International African American Museum president and CEO Tonya Matthews, on just that topic. The two-hour event, entitled “An Architect and An Engineer: Shaping Black Heritage Through Memory and Landscape,” starts at 6:30 p.m. February 28 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm. Tickets and more info: iaamuseum.org.
Share a laugh with S.C. native Aziz Ansari
Writer, director and comedian Aziz Ansari is heading to his home state March 1 for a special performance at the Charleston Gaillard Center. The Florence, S.C., native — who won two Emmys for his Netflix original series Master of None — has made Charleston a stop along past tour routes. During this appearance, part of his “Aziz Ansari: Hypothetical Tour,” he’ll discuss his latest comedy special, Nightclub Comedian, which is currently streaming on Netflix, as well as his coming film, Good Fortune, which he wrote, directed and co-stars in with Keanu Reeves. And he’ll probably workshop new jokes, no doubt. Show material is suitable for all ages.
Purchase your tickets now! The show starts at 7 p.m. Ticket prices vary. To purchase or learn more, visit gaillardcenter.org.
The Halsey spotlights talent in exhibitions
Young Contemporaries 2025, the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art’s annual celebration of fresh and emerging talent from the College of Charleston (the museum’s parent institution), is on view through March 15. Now in its 40th year, the exhibition features works selected by a nationally renowned juror — Allen Frame served as this year’s awards judge. It features a wide range of media and diverse artistic practices and applications.
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Joyland
The tasty food of Sean Brock, who made his name as a chef at Husk in Charleston, is back in the Holy City with the opening of the fourth location of his fast food-inspired concept, Joyland. Inspired by his favorite joints of the past, Joyland features a small but mighty menu of biscuits, burgers, fried chicken and fries. Best known for its Crustburger — a very thin burger sandwiched between a flattened potato bun and cooked until crispy on both sides — Joyland is now open at 145 Calhoun Street. Learn more at eatjoyland.com.
Summit Coffee Old Village
Summit Coffee Old Village is now open at 411 Hibben Street, Mount Pleasant. This is the third location to open in the Charleston area this past year (the first two are located at Mount Pleasant’s Belle Station and Summerville’s Nexton). The Davidson, N.C.–based brand serves organic coffees and fresh pastries. Learn more at summitcoffee.com.
Jack of Cups Saloon
Jack of Cups Saloon (JOC) was recently included in Yelp’s Top 100 Places to Eat in 2025, which celebrates the best restaurants in the country. The list is curated by Yelp’s community of reviewers, and this year marks the second time JOC has made it on the list, having previously appeared in 2021. “This award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team, and we are so grateful to our loyal customers for their continued support,” said Lesley Carroll, co-owner and executive chef of Jack of Cups, in a press release. You can find the full list of restaurants at top100.yelp.com.
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