Holiday candy workshop

Join the Chef’s Collective for a festive, hands-on holiday candy workshop to make an assortment of sweet treats perfect for easy gifting. Make salted caramel corn, chocolate toffee bark and rich peppermint mocha fudge with a variety of seasonal toppings and add-ons. Get hands-on instruction and tips for customizing flavors and packaging your handmade treats.
Dec. 6. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. $115/person. Chef’s Collective.
874 Orleans Road. West Ashley. thechefscollective.com

Early morning bird walks

Join the Caw Caw Interpretive Center for one of its local favorite regular morning bird walks. The trek through distinct habitats allows walkers and birdwatchers to view and discuss a variety of birds and other native critters. Register online. Participants are encouraged to bring their own binoculars.
Dec. 6. 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. $12/person. Caw Caw Interpretive Center.
5200 Savannah Highway. West Ashley. ccprc.com

Miracle at Saltwater Cowboys

This waterfront favorite transforms through Dec. 31 into a winter wonderland as the Miracle pop-up bar takes over Mount Pleasant. Expect twinkling lights, tinsel-trimmed décor and festive cheer served by the sleigh-full. Find limited-edition drinks and a holiday Miracle menu with family fun and festivities set to holiday tunes for a jolly mood.
Daily through Dec. 31. 11 a.m. to midnight. Free to attend. Saltwater Cowboys.
130 Mill St. Mount Pleasant. saltwater-cowboys.com/miracle

The Royal American Biker Oyster Roast

Bikes, booze and burn barrels — need we say more? Head to The Royal American this weekend for the 13th annual Biker Oyster Roast, featuring oysters (duh), games, live music by Isabelle’s Gift, tattoos, a prison bus and more. Sponsored by Riders Law Group and Stardust Tattoo, this local favorite is worth taking a break from holiday shopping.
Dec. 7. 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Free to attend. The Royal American.
970 Morrison Drive. Downtown. theroyalamerican.com

Beginners’ crochet class

Learn basic crochet terms and stitches from local artist Emily Enloe of SweetEnloe Crochet. Through group and individual instruction, students will learn how to put these various stitches together to create their own unique crocheted works of art. Students will get their own crochet hook and yarn to keep, or they can bring their own to use in class.
Dec. 9. 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. $23/person. Park Circle Community Building. 4800 Park Circle.
North Charleston. culturalarts.northcharleston.org

Arts + Music

Savor Taylor Mac’s Holiday Sauce

Acclaimed performer Taylor Mac lands with wit and splash at Charleston Gaillard Center at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9 to celebrate the holiday season in all of its dysfunction. Joined by designer Machine Dazzle, music director Matt Ray and a spectacular eight-piece band, Holiday Sauce reframes the songs you love and the holidays you hate.
More: gaillardcenter.org

THEATER

Dec. 9 to Dec. 14, various times: Best of Broadway unleashes the Grinch at North Charleston Performing Arts Center in Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical, the perennially popular holiday hit with its first tour stop in the Charleston area, 5001 Coliseum Drive, North Charleston.
More: northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com

JAZZ

Dec. 6, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.: Charleston Jazz Orchestra’s annual Holiday Swing returns with festive zest, featuring guests Lowcountry Voices. Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St. More: charlestonjazz.com

MORE MUSIC

Dec. 5-6, 8 p.m.: Everyone Orchestra, Pour House
Dec. 6, 2 p.m.: Rockin’ Around The Refinery, The Refinery
Dec. 6, 8 p.m.: Holiday Swing, Charleston Music Hall
Dec. 6, 5 p.m.: Marshgrass Mamas 8th Annual Yuletide Special, Pour House
Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m.: Mike Cooley, Pour House
Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m.: David Foster and Katharine McPhee, Gaillard Center
Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m.: Allman Betts Family Revival, Gaillard Center
Dec. 11, 8 p.m.: Songs From The Road Band, Pour House
Dec. 12, 5 p.m.: Sol Driven Train, Pour House
Dec. 12, 7 p.m.: Seth Walker, The Refinery
Dec. 13, 9 p.m.: Fo Daniels, Royal American

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WHAT’S NEW

Sweet treats: Annie Mae’s Bakeshop, a Southern-inspired bakery, has opened at 185 St. Philip St. The shop features biscuits, pies and cakes by the slice as well as coffee beverages and hand-blended teas. Find baked goods like coconut vanilla chai sweet tea cake, sweet potato praline pie and buttermilk custard pie.
More: anniemaesbakeshop.com

Hong Kong inspiration: Beautiful South has introduced an updated dinner menu, inspired by owners David and Tina Schuttenberg’s recent research trip to Hong Kong. New dishes include kung pao mushrooms, beef brisket noodles and a five-spice smoked duck.
More: beautifulsouthchs.com

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Friends at the beach: Sullivan’s Fish Camp is hosting a Bottles and Babas at the Beach event at 6 p.m. Dec. 11. The evening kicks off with aperitivos and cocktails from Babas before a four-course dinner from Jason Stanhope, executive chef at Sullivans. Michael Cruse from Cruse Wine Co. will provide wine pairings. Cost: $139.05 per person.
More: Resy

A very Krug Christmas: Discover the magic of the holidays at Zero George under the holiday lights for a special dinner with Krug Champagne. From Dec. 12 through Dec. 23, Chef Vinson Petrillo will prepare a three-course meal, beginning with his signature snacks and a carrot-inspired cocktail. The second course will be paired with a glass of Krug 171st edition champagne before a classic tres leches dessert is served with a half glass of Krug 161st. Cost: $125
More: zerogeorge.com

Gather and give: Postpartum Support Charleston is hosting a 25th anniversary oyster roast from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 7 at Alhambra Hall. The nonprofit provides support and resources to women and their families struggling with maternal mental illnesses after pregnancy. Tickets include treats from Pelican Snowballs, Eat Me Cookies, Barrier Island Oyster Company and Westbrook Brewing Company. The Page’s Okra Grill food truck will be on-site with food for purchase. Cost: $75 (adults) and $25 (children).
More: postpartumsupportchs.org

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