Discover 10 Of the More Popular Events Taking Place In & Around Charleston SC This Weekend

Jeff Walker,  Entertainment Writer

Whether it's an event, live theatre, concerts, and or festivals greater Charleston SC plays host to a wide variety of happenings each and every weekend. The following are just some of the best of the best taking place this weekend in the low country. Get out of the house or out of your comfort zone and enjoy any of the following.

Billed as a 'A celebration of African-American & Caribbean Arts', the annual Moja Arts Festival takes place this weekend, with events running through Sunday October 5th. Festival events include visual arts, music, food, dance, poetry, theater, storytelling, traditional crafts and family activities. In addition to its myriad of Arts presentations, MOJA also includes an active and busy educational outreach component of workshops in the public schools and senior outreach in community centers. For more visit https://mojafestival.com/

The Charleston Area Convention Center in North Charleston plays host to Incredible Con, a two day (Sat & Sun) anime experience with stars from your favorite anime shows and films. Join the thousands of fans that have already discovered the Incredible Con experience. Info at https://www.incrediblecon.com/

The Refinery at 1640 Meeting Street Rd. play host to Oktoberfest on Sunday from 1-5pm. Dust off the lederhosen and dirndl! Come join them for the second annual Oktoberfest featuring authentic live German music, German-inspired food, fun contests, and more! General admission is FREE. VIP tickets available. Discover more at https://www.therefinerychs.com/events/oktoberfest

Credit One Stadium on Daniel Island offer up two totally different concerts this weekend. Alternative folk rockers The Lumineers play Credit One on Friday night, with country music superstar Jason Aldean taking the stage on Saturday night. For more on either concert visit https://creditonestadium.com/

Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens once again presents Pumpkin Patch. The annual autumn event has grown to be one of the largest fall festivals in the state. 2025 will be the 29th year for this event which has become a yearly tradition that brings people of all ages together for a day of good old-fashioned fun on the farm. Family fun for all ages. Details at https://boonehallplantation.com/special_event/the-boone-hall-pumpkin-patch/

Southern Screams teams up with Holy City Brewing 1021 Aragon Ave in North Charleston for a series of haunted house nights thru Nov 8th. Several horror filled sessions await you including 'The Awakening' and a 'Behind The Screams' adventure. Not for the faint at heart. Can you survive the unknown lurking in the shadows? Step into the darkness at https://www.southernscreams.com/

Trickster Michael Carbonaro comes to the Gaillard Center 7:30pm Saturday night. From his hit television series “The Carbonaro Effect” on truTV, America’s favorite Trickster is thrilling audiences across the country with CARBONARO: LIES ON STAGE, conjuring up a concoction of unbelievable magic, hysterical offbeat shenanigans, and wonder for all ages. We’d say you have to see it to believe it, but you won’t believe a thing when you’re in the presence of Michael Carbonaro! Become part of the magic at
https://gaillardcenter.org/events/michael-carbonaro-2025/

Fans of The Beatles young and old might want to catch The Fab Four, one of the best Beatles tribute bands, as they bring their 'USA Meets The Beatles', reliving a 60th anniversary show to the Charleston Music Hall on Saturday night. Music starts at 7:30pm. Rock on at https://www.charlestonmusichall.com/event/the-fab-four/

The Terrace Theater at 1956 Maybank Hwy. on James Island is one of hundreds of movie theaters taking part in MANHATTAN SHORT 2025. You Be the Judge! Discover your inner film critic by casting your vote for Best Film and Best Actor in the 28th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival screening Sept.25-Oct. 5, 2025. You'll join film lovers in over 500 venues across the globe gathering to see the Ten Finalist in this year's event. With past finalists garnering Oscar nominations and short films continuing to move into the Hollywood mainstream, come see this entertaining program featuring the best short films in the world today! Ballots supplied upon entry. Become an international movie critic for a day. For complete details visit
https://www.terracetheater.com/movie/manhattan-short-2025

South of Broadway Theater located at 3346 Rivers Avenue in North Charleston open their play season with 'Dear Jack, Dear Louise'. When two strangers meet by letter during World War II, a love story begins. U.S. Army Captain Jack Ludwig, a military doctor stationed in Oregon, begins writing to Louise Rabiner, an aspiring actress and dancer in New York City, hoping to meet her someday if the war will allow. But as the war continues, it threatens to end their relationship before it even starts. Two-time Olivier Award-winning playwright Ken Ludwig tells the joyous, heart-warming story of his parents’ courtship during World War II, and the results are anything but expected. Info & tickets at https://www.southofbroadway.com/events