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Fairy shelves workshop

Assemble a unique, miniature wooden bookcase, and transform it into the enchanted shelf of your dreams. Guided by local artist Melissa Meverden, guests will take the assembly one step at a time, from construction to painting to decorating. All materials will be provided, including the bookcase, moss, tiny bottles, faux books and more. No experience necessary.
Jan. 13. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. $45/ticket. Park Circle Community Building. 4800 Park Circle. North Charleston. culturalarts.northcharleston.org

Tiny Zoo exhibition

Don’t miss your chance to explore the relationship between the human experience and the “captivity” of modern society through works by Charleston-based artist Cara Fischer. Her work delves into the emotional presence of the human figure and the interplay between observation and imagination. The exhibition ends this weekend and offers viewers a fun, escapist world that poses a larger question about emotional freedom.
Through Jan. 10. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. Public Works Art Center. 135 West Richardson Ave. Summerville. publicworksartcenter.org

Mex 1 Rail Jam 2026

The annual Rail Jam is back, bigger and better than ever. Join Mex 1 at Firefly Distillery this weekend for the ultimate winter party, this time with more snow — yes, even more! Expect flips, tricks and high-flying moves as top boarders from across the country take on the custom rail setup, all while you jam to local tunes by local legends Strawberry Squad.
Jan. 10. 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. $35/general admission; $70/VIP access. Firefly Distillery.
4201 Spruill Ave. fireflydistillery.com

LLT oyster roast

Join Lowcountry Land Trust for its annual family-friendly oyster roast this weekend. Guests are invited to Gold Bug Island for scenic marsh views, shucking local oysters and socializing with other conservation-minded locals. Tickets include homemade chili, soup, salad, cornbread, dessert, hot drinks, beer, live music and much more.
Jan. 11. 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Gold Bug Island. 1560 Ben Sawyer Blvd. Mount Pleasant.
lowcountrylandtrust.org

Secrets of the swamp

Experience the beauty of a bottomland hardwood forest with a trained naturalist. Beneath the towering cypress trees, uncover some secrets of the plants and animals that inhabit this uniquely southern ecosystem. Trails will be paved and flat for ease of transportation, and the pace of the adventure is expected to be slow to moderate. Benches are located along the route, as well as accessible restrooms and water fountains.
Jan. 15. 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. $12/ticket. Wannamaker County Park. 8888 University Blvd.
North Charleston. ccprc.com

Arts + Music

See a world premiere Jan. 11 by Grand Kyiv Ballet

Grand Kyiv Ballet, a touring company of Ukrainian ballet dancers, lands at Charleston Music Hall at 4 p.m. Jan. 11 for the world premiere of The Snow Queen, a new interpretation of the classic fairy tale by way of renowned choreographers Alexander Abdukarimov and Arshak Galumyan. Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St.
More: charlestonmusichall.com

FILM

Jan. 8, 5 p.m.: Dante Alighieri Society of Charleston presents the Italian classic Divorce Italian Style starring Marcello Mastroianni. Queen Street Playhouse, 20 Queen St.
More: dantecharleston.org.

THEATER

Jan. 15 to Feb. 7, various times: PURE Theatre presents McNeal, a new work by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Ayad Akhtar. Cannon Street Arts Center, 134 Cannon St.
More: puretheatre.org.

MUSIC

Jan 10, 4 p.m.: Solid Country Gold and Friends, Pour House
Jan. 10, 7 p.m.: Muscadine Bloodline, Charleston Music Hall
Jan. 10, 9 p.m.: Parris Byars Club, Royal American
Jan. 11, 6:30 p.m.: Stone River Project, with Maraluso and Fiori, Pour House
Jan. 14, 6:30 p.m: Barry Manilow, North Charleston PAC
Jan. 15, 7:30 p.m.: The Inhibitors, Arrive Alive + Inyato, Tin Roof
Jan. 16, 9 p.m.: She Returns From War, Royal American
Jan. 16-17, 7:30 p.m.: Yonder Mountain String Band, Pour House
Jan. 17, 9 p.m.: Slim S.O.U.L., Royal American

A la carte

WHAT’S NEW

Fresh focaccia. Giannone Eatery and Italian Market has opened in Mount Pleasant at 216 Scott St., adjacent to Coastal Crust and Vintage Coffee Cafe. Open daily, it offers sandwiches and sides, with plans for provisions and wine soon. All sandwiches are served on house-made focaccia and biscuit sandwiches are available on weekends.
More: giannoneeatery.com

New THC options. Charleston-based High Rise Beverage Co. is introducing High Rise THC infusion, which is designed for easy at-home cannabis mocktails and alcohol-free nights out. A 5mg THC variety is expected to appear on N/A menus at bars and restaurants, and 5mg and 10mg THC options will be available for at-home imbibing.
More: highrisebev.com

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Author dinner. Indaco is hosting an 6 p.m. Jan. 12 event with James Beard Award winner Kevin Boehm, co-CEO and co-founder of the Boka Restaurant Group. The multi-course, family-style dinner from Indaco Executive Chef Tito Marino includes hand-made pastas, wood-fired pizzas and Italian-inspired seasonal dishes, with wine pairings (spirit-free options available).
Cost: $150 per person; ticket includes tax, gratuity and a signed copy of Boehm’s book, The Bottomless Cup.
More: opentable.com

Restaurant deals. Charleston Restaurant Week runs through Jan. 18 and offers great deals throughout the area. Multi-course menus are available during both lunch and dinner and offer a great way to sample new restaurants.
More: restaurantweeksouthcarolina.com

Alcohol-free options. Commonhouse Aleworks puts a spin throughout January on the alcohol-free movement with “CAVU-ary,” a month-long celebration highlighting the brewery’s non-alcoholic options, including Delta-9 THC beverages, soda, kombucha and cold brew. As a part of this, the brewery is partnering with CAVU, a Delta-9 THC beverage company, to feature its new 10mg Margarita, its highest-milligram drink to date, available in the Commonhouse Aleworks Tap Room.
More: commonhousealeworks.com