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Block printing at the aquarium

Embrace your creative side while surrounded by the native wildlife of South Carolina in this adults-only block printing class, led by Assistant Director of Education Jaime Thom. Learn how to carve your own design and test out your printmaking skills, then take your carving block home with you to continue this artistic outlet. All skill levels are welcome.
Jan. 26. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. $25/members; $35/non-members. S.C. Aquarium. 100 Aquarium Wharf. Downtown. scaquarium.org

Charleston Boat Show

More than 200 watercraft will be on display at the Charleston Boat Show at the Charleston Area Convention Center Complex. This annual event is a one-stop shop for all things boating and features new model leisure watercraft and marine gear, show-only deals, live music and food trucks. This year will showcase upwards of 100 different boat brands and more than 130 exhibitors.
Jan. 23 through Jan. 24, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Jan. 25, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. $15/ticket; $20/two-day pass. Charleston Area Convention Center. 5001 Coliseum Drive. North Charleston. thecharlestonboatshow.com

Sunday Brunch Farmers Market

Head to the Pour House on James Island for a 100% local market brimming with more than 40 local farmers and artisans, a 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 year-round.
Sundays. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free to attend. The Pour House. 1977 Maybank Highway. James Island. sundaybrunchfarmersmarket.com

Tai chi at on Daniel Island

Stop by Daniel Island Library for Tai Chi, an ancient form of exercise for all ages using slow, smooth, body movements. Some believe Tai Chi is effective in healing and strengthening the cardiovascular and immune system as well as disease prevention. It may boost energy and balance, sharpen reflexes and improve one’s overall sense of well-being.
Jan. 27. 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Free. Daniel Island Library. 2301 Daniel Island Drive. Daniel Island. berkeleylibrarysc.libcal.com

Sweetgrass basket workshop

Create your own one-of-a-kind sweetgrass basket in a special class led by local makers as they guide you step-by-step and share the rich history of the art form. Each piece is unique, and each artist develops his or her own style. Take home your one-of-a-kind basket after spending the morning in the picturesque Sweetgrass Inn. All materials are provided.
Jan. 29. 10 a.m. to noon. $110/person. Wild Dunes Resort. 5757 Palm Blvd. Isle of Palms. wilddunesresort.com

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Laugh it up at Comedy Week

The 2nd Annual Charleston Comedy Week from Jan. 24 to Jan. 31 is an outsized collaboration between Charleston Music Hall, Theatre 99, Wit’s End, The Riviera and Nameless Numberhead featuring 28 shows across five venues. Look for headlining stand-up comedians like Tom Papa, Ms. Pat and Tim Heidecker with Neil Hamburger; nationally acclaimed improv groups Sand, Olestra and BlueBird (with Tim Meadows from SNL, Matt Walsh of Veep and Edi Patterson from The Righteous Gemstones); and a slew of local favorites.
More: charlestonmusichall.com/charleston-comedy-week

VISUAL ARTS

Visiting artist: Chloe Hogan, a former arts editor with the Charleston City Paper who paints colorful, figurative works about the evolving process of becoming, is the Gibbes Museum of Art’s featured visiting artist through Feb. 22. Studio hours will be noon to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays and 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. 135 Meeting St.
More: gibbesmuseum.org

CREATIVE COHORT

Two local artists, poet Tiera Green of Summerville and visual artist Mary Glenn Keadle of Charleston, are among the seven artists to receive a project-based grant and career mentoring from the S.C. Arts Commission Emerging Artists program, the second of two cohorts selected in the commission’s 2026 fiscal year.

MUSIC

Jan. 25, 7:30 p.m.: Sam Lewis, Pour House
Jan. 27, 5 p.m.: Kanika Moore & The Brown Eyed Bois, Pour House
Jan. 28, 7:30 p.m.: SUSTO Stringband, Music Farm
Jan. 29, 7 p.m.: Off With Their Heads, SMUG LLC, Dogbite, Yes Flag, Tin Roof
Jan. 30, 8 p.m.: Nordista Freeze’s Space Prom, Music Farm
Jan. 30-Feb. 1, 7 p.m.: Big Something Festival, Pour House

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WHAT’S NEW

Mas Mexican: El Molino Supermarket opened its third location recently at 113 College Park Road in Ladson. The original location opened in West Ashley in 2020 and a Johns Island taqueria opened last year. Visitors will find the same delicious options from the other locations like a made-to-order kitchen, produce, beverages, a bakery and Mexican pantry items.
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Pizza expansion: Pizza a Modo Mio will open a third location on Clements Ferry Road in February. This concept comes from Mike Pitera, a New York transplant, and joins the original location that opened in West Ashley in 2023 and a Hollywood location in 2024. Expect pizza along with fresh-baked garlic knots, heroes, salads, desserts and Italian ice.
More: modomiopizza.com

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Monthly wine dinners: Honeysuckle Rose is introducing a new monthly
wine dinner series. Each month, guests will enjoy an immersive dining experience showcasing global wines and a tasting menu by Executive Chef River Hill. The inaugural dinner will welcome Alessandro Guarino and Diana Montereali of Impure Wine for “a journey through Italy.” The Jan. 27 dinner may still have availability. Cost: $250 per person.
More: HoneysuckleRoseCHS.com

Sushi specials: John Island’s Somm Wine Bar is hosting a hand-roll omakase with Kyn, a pop-up sushi concept, on Jan. 29. Seatings will be at 6 p.m. and 7:45 p.m., and diners will enjoy a selection of handrolls and nigiri. Kyn will continue to host pop-up events around town until opening a brick-and-mortar later this year. Cost: $65.
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Oyster extravaganza: Boone Hall Plantation is hosting the 42nd annual Lowcountry Oyster Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 1 on behalf of the Charleston Restaurant Foundation. It is the world’s largest oyster festival, and the event will feature over 45,000 pounds of oysters, oyster shucking and eating contests, live music, wine, local beer and specialty cocktails as well as options from local restaurants and food trucks. Cost: $25 for GA and $250 for VIP (21+). More: lowcountryhospitalityassociation.com