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Kintsugi and Tea Valentine’s Workshop

Kintsugi is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold, transforming fractures into a beautiful part of its story. Head to Oliver Pluff’s Tea Shop for a guided kintsugi workshop designed for couples this Valentine’s weekend. Share one kintsugi kit, enjoy a pot of tea and light dessert and learn the basics of this centuries-old Japanese art that celebrates care and patience.
Feb. 15. 7 Noon to 1:30 p.m. $75/person. Oliver Pluff’s Tea Shop. 49 John St. Downtown. oliverpluff.com

Cupid’s Undie Run

Hundreds of locals will brave the weather in just their undies this Valentine’s Day in the nation’s largest pantless party and mile(ish) charity run in more than 30 cities. The Cupid’s Undie Run raises awareness for neurofibromatosis, a genetic disorder, and raises money for research through the Children’s Tumor Foundation. This is the 10th year the event has taken place in the city.
Feb. 14. Noon to 4 p.m. $45/person. Loggerhead’s Beach Grill. 123 West Ashley Ave. Folly Beach. loggerheadsbg.com

Valentine’s couples candlemaking

Sit down with your significant other this holiday for a custom soy-coconut wax candlemaking experience. While you pour your custom-scented wax, enjoy a complimentary glass of liquid refreshment and decadent gourmet chocolates. Seating times are available throughout the day. Book online or call the studio to book your seats.
Feb. 14. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. $64/couple. Palmetto Scent Studio. 157 Church St. Downtown. palmettoscentstudio.com

Black History Month tours

Tour the historic Nathaniel Russell House on Saturdays in February for Black History Month. Two special tours will also be offered on Feb. 14 for Valentine’s Day, led by archaeologists Andrew Agha and Nicole Isenbarger. Tours focus on African American history informed by the archaeological work done at the historic house. Purchase tickets at the door.
Thursdays in February. Tour times vary. $25/ticket. Nathaniel Russell House. 51 Meeting St. Downtown. historiccharleston.org

Singles mingle and craft night

Mix, mingle and make something fun at this relaxed evening of wine and beer tasting followed by a quick, hands-on coaster-making craft night. It’s a perfect way to meet new people, enjoy great sips, spark conversation and leave with something you made. No awkward pressure, just good vibes, creativity and connection.
Feb. 20. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. $45/person. OhMy! Creative Party Shop & Craft Studio.
420 Nexton Square Drive. Summerville. ohmycreativeparty.com

Arts + Music

3 dance companies Converge with Fragments

Fragments brings together a trio of Charleston area contemporary dance companies — Collective SC, NousPointe and Impermanent Gallery — in a 6 p.m. Feb. 15 performance at Cannon Street Arts Center, 134 Cannon St.
More: collectivescdance.com/shows

VISUAL ARTS

  • Through Feb. 28: The City of North Charleston’s Cultural Arts Department presents two concurrent exhibitions — Aura of the Ancestors: Praises of the Land, photographs by Nathalie Watson, and Outside the (Amazon) Box!, mixed media works by Colleen Cannon-Karlos. Park Circle Gallery, 4820 Jenkins Ave., North Charleston.
    More: Call (843) 637-3565 or email culturalarts@northcharleston.org.

VALENTINE’S SERENADE

  • Feb. 13, 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.: R&B vocalist Tonya Nicole returns to New Realm Brewing Co. with a six-piece band to perform Love Deluxe: A Night of Sade. New Realm Brewing Co., 880 Island Park Dr.
    More: bit.ly/nicolesade

MUSIC

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WHAT’S NEW

More marketing: The Little Market is opening a second location later this year on Sullivan’s Island at 2019 Middle St., joining the existing downtown location at 43 Broad St. It will offer provisions like jumbo lump crabmeat, caviar, wagyu beef, pizza, pasta and ice cream as well as items for entertaining like linens, candles and flowers. Local vendors represented will include Rio Bertolini, Bakers Bar, Storey Farm and Lowcountry Creamery.
More: thelittlemarket.co

Adults-only: Decoy, an adult-only bar from the team behind Dog and Duck Family Pubs, is set to open mid-February east of the Cooper at 5550 S.C. Highway 41 at U.S. Highway 17. It will offer cold beers, well-priced cocktails, a small bar food menu and a large outdoor, pet-friendly dining and patio area. Open daily.
More: Facebook

New licks: The Lick has opened in the South Windermere Center at 10 Windermere Blvd., offering a swanky, intimate setting and a menu that includes a signature burger with crispy beef tallow fries and a 40-ounce tomahawk steak. Open daily at 4 p.m.
More: lickwind.com.

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Food demos: This year’s “Fresh on the Menu” cooking stage at SEWE features a lineup including the sister-duo behind Carolima’s Lowcountry Cuisine, ‘Emma Cromedy and Sameka Jenkins, who will be demonstrating barbecue pigs’ feet from Peculiar Pig Farm at 3 p.m. on Feb. 13. The stage will also host all three newly-crowned S.C. Chef Ambassadors: Jordan Heyd of Myrtle Beach’s Lekker Eats at 1 p.m. on Feb. 13, Charleston’s James London of Chubby Fish at 1 p.m. on Feb. 14 and Guichard Ulysse of House 509 Bistro in Greer at 2 p.m. on Feb. 15.
More: sewe.com

Rock the block: Home Team BBQ’s 8th annual Rock the Block returns from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 21. The fundraiser will feature live music along with guest-chef bites and a full bar, all benefiting Hogs for the Cause and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston. Participating chefs include: Jonathan Fox and Justin Fox (Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q), Jason Stanhope (Sullivan’s Island Fish Camp) and Patty Floersheimer and Trudi Wagner (goat.sheep.cow).
More: hometeambbq.com

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