It happened again. That dreaded time right after the holidays when you think you’ve got your budget set and actually have some spare cash for some fun. But you were wrong. As usual. Rather than just laying low this week because of an empty wallet, hit up some free events around town to keep your spirit singing this week.
Monday Just consider this your little extension of the Charleston Comedy Festival, the laughs are continuing with Dusty Slay performing a free night of stand up at Boone’s Bar.
Check out the talents of Kiawah and Seabrook islands artists at the Fifth Annual Juried Art Show. This showcase includes scenic oil painting, photography, and handmade jewelry.
Tuesday You had us at free wine. Bocci’s Italian Restaurant on Church has free tastings of their featured red and white bottles.
After the vino, head on over to Mt. P Kickin’ Chicken’s Open Mic Night and hear what your fellow Charlestonians got.
Wednesday Cut a rug in celebration of getting over the hump. Charleston’s 1940s-vibed establishment, Prohibition, holds a free swing dance lesson followed appropriately with a dance party.
The Charleston County Public Library wants to help you get the ball rolling on that idea of yours. SCORE, an organization that aids locals create their own small businesses, will be offering counseling and guidance at this free forum.
Get your zen on with free guided meditation at Bridge to Avalon, one-hour sessions end with a talk back amongst participants.
Striped Pig Distillery is opening its doors to all liquor enthusiasts with a free tour and tastings every Wednesday-Friday from 3-7 p.m.
Thursday King Dusko is compiling the unique brushwork of John Ivory for an exhibit centered around “personal mythology and the general perceptions of love and beauty.” Trippy, man.
Hey ladies, drink some soup for the soul with the Center for Women’s Brown Bag Lunch series. These free presentations tackle issues for the modern woman.
Bingo ain’t exclusive to nursing homes, do you’re part in making bingo sexy again and winning cash while you’re at it Kickin’ Chicken’s free Thursday night game.
Get a jump-start on your Superbowl party brewski selection at Total Wine’s craft beer tasting.
Friday Click off House Hunters International for some real home design interaction, Charleston Home + Design show kicks off Friday with free entry.
Sound legit at dinner parties and support local politics when you attend Mayor Riley’s Hagley Hall & Park and its Charleston Connection Press Conference at the Charleston Library Society.
Feast your visual fancy on Kimberly Witham’s solo exhibit Wunderkammer debuting at Redux.
Saturday When television shows like Cupcake Wars prove to us that even the preparation of baked goods can be competitive, support that same brand of rivalry, and enjoy the beautiful flowers at the Coastal Carolina Camellia Society Flower Show.
The Charleston County Public Library will be holding an organizational workshop for those still clinging tight to those 2014 new year, new you resolutions.
Sunday Hear competition-winning local young poets kill it at the Poetry Out Loud reading in CofC’s Stern Center Ballroom.
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