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. 

The seasonal Charleston Farmer's Market has returned to Marion Square on Saturdays from 8am until 2pm. Enjoy a Bounty of Fresh Local Produce & Homegrown Creativity! Farmers, F&B, ART, Live Music & More! Family- and pet-friendly! Details at https://charlestonfarmersmarket.com/

Celebrating 26 Years of Party at the Point returns to Harbor Resort & Marina over on Patriots Point in Mount Pleasant. Charleston’s premier Happy Hour concert series takes place Friday evenings 5-9pm, April 17 - July 17. This family-friendly event is hosted on our beachfront and features live music and plenty of food and drinks. For a complete list of local and regional bands performing check out https://partyatthepointcharleston.com/schedule

Hey baseball fans, your Charleston RiverDogs play host all weekend long to Columbia, in a battle of two teams from the Palmetto State. Stay after the game on Friday night for fireworks. Sunday is family day at the Joe, with free parking, fun kid-themed activities and promotions around the ballpark and the opportunity to run the bases after the game. For game times and more on all their game day promotions visit https://www.milb.com/charleston/tickets/promotions

It's back. Charleston Race Week at Patriot’s Point will celebrate its 30th anniversary this weekend Friday thru Sunday. First sailed in 1996 with just 29 boats, the regatta has grown into the largest keelboat event in the Western Hemisphere and revered as a true destination on the international sailing calendar. Now headquartered aboard the USS Yorktown at the Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum, it blends world-class racing with unmatched camaraderie and shoreside fun, making it truly “A Regatta Unlike Any Other.” Join them as they mark 30 unforgettable years. The regatta like no other begins at https://www.charlestonraceweek.com/

On Saturday the annual Lowcountry Cajun Festival returns to James Island County Park with a full day of toe-tapping Zydeco music, bold Cajun and Creole flavors, kid-friendly activities, and all-around ragin’ Cajun fun. Come hungry and savor authentic Cajun and Creole classics like jambalaya, alligator, étouffée, andouille sausage, and crawfish—alongside beloved Lowcountry favorites including fresh seafood and Southern barbecue. Event takes place noon until 6pm. For details visit
https://www.ccprc.com/event/lowcountry-cajun-festival/197/

The annual High Water Festival takes place this weekend at Riverfront Park in North Charleston, with headliners include Alabama Shakes, My Morning Jacket, Lake Street Drive, Caamp, Sheryl Crow, Peach Pit, and many more. Encompassing a wide range of music this festival has it all including great food & drink vendors, plus arts & crafts, and merchandise. For everything you need to know before you go visit https://www.highwaterfest.com/

The North Charleston Coliseum complex is busy all weekend. At the Performing Arts Center it's the legendary Broadway show 'The Wiz'. Performances Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evening, with matinees on both Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday night your SC Stingrays play host to the Orlando Solar Bears. The Rays close out the season with Fan Appreciation Night! Giveaways, prizes, and special thank-you moments highlight the evening as we celebrate our incredible fans who make every game unforgettable. For more on all that happening out there visit https://www.northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com/events

Friday night at the Charleston Music Hall on John St., Charleston Jazz presents the Charleston Jazz Festival featuring music frrom the Al Di Meola Acoustic Quartet The all ages show begins at 7:30pm. Charleston Jazz returns on Saturday with Global Connections showcasing the music of Danilo Pérez + The Charleston Jazz Orchestra. Two performances on Saturday at 5pm & 8pm. Sunday night the Charleston Jazz Festival close out the weekend with Herlin Riley Quartet + Gullah Collective. Show begins at 5pm. For complete details visit https://charlestonmusichall.com/

The Windjammer, Charleston's premier beach club since 1972 is rockin' all weekend. Friday night The Band of Heathens take to the NÜTRL Beach Stage. Music begins at 6:30pm. Later it's AC Scar & Reverse Cowgirl on the inside stage beginning at 9:30pm. Saturday Kolby Cooper brings his brand of country music to the NÜTRL Beach Stage at 6:30pm, with Macelyn Batten on the inside stage at 9:30pm. More at https://the-windjammer.com/events/

Pure Theatre begin their run of 'The Ocean We Swim In', with weekend shows running through May 9th. In the haunting quiet of the South Carolina Lowcountry, a canceled art critic seeks refuge. But exile to the South Carolina marshes quickly offers one last chance at relevance—if he’s willing to take down a nearly 100-year-old local art legend to do it. Set between present-day Lowcountry and post-World War II Pawleys Island, The Ocean We Swim In unfolds as a moving mystery, lyrical and shifting, alive with the weight of what is remembered and what is withheld. Mystery & drama unfold at https://puretheatre.org/the-ocean-we-swim-in/

Charleston Stage Co. at the historic Dock Street Theater continue their run of 'Come From Away'. Based on the phenomenal true story, Come From Away welcomes audiences to Gander, Newfoundland, a small town whose population nearly doubled overnight following the emergency landing of 38 planes after the events of September 11, 2001. Strangers learn to lean on one another to find comfort and warmth during one of the most harrowing times of their lives, turning anxieties into unbreakable bonds as they wait out uncertainty. Weekend performances run through May 3rd. For tickets and times visit https://charlestonstage.com/shows-and-tickets/come-from-away

Flowertown Players in Summerville continue their run of 'Orion', a heartfelt, funny, and deeply human story about letting go, growing up, and finding your place in the universe—even when it feels like everything’s falling apart. Show ends this weekend with shows Friday and Saturday night, with a matinee on Sunday. For more check out https://www.flowertownplayers.org/orion/

From April 17th to June 26th, the Town of Kiawah Island will host a Food Truck Friday series, bringing flavorful foods and diverse selections to the Kiawah Island Town Hall Lawn 4475 Betsy Kerrison Parkway. From 11am. to 3pm., each Friday will feature one rotating savory food truck, offering a variety of options - from pizza to global flavors. On select Fridays, guests can also enjoy an additional dessert or beverage truck, adding a sweet or refreshing complement to the weekly lineup. For the menu and the lineup begin your culinary journey at https://www.kiawahisland.gov/events/foodtruckfriday/index.php 

Any weekend is a good weekend to take in any performance by Charleston Mystery Theatre group at The Black Fedora at 164 Church Street. You'll be watching a comic mystery play in a cozy theatre where the cast performs alongside volunteer audience "actors!" All the room's a stage and the audience members are players in the show. (You do not have to volunteer.) Shows include 'The Impossible Murder at Captain Jack's Flapjack Shack', 'Help! I Think My Characters Are Trying to Kill Me!', 'Murder at the Redneck Reunion', and 'Inspector NoClue's Murder Mystery Show'. For particular shows and showtimes visit their website at
https://www.charlestonmysteries.com/

Saturday night The Refinery host The Miseducation of LaFaye, a celebratory community concert honoring live music, culture, and resilience. The evening unfolds in two dynamic parts. The first is a tribute to Ms. Lauryn Hill and the iconic album that redefined a generation. The second marks LaFaye’s powerful return to the stage following vocal surgery, as she reunites with her Rock-Soul band, LaFaye & The Fellas, for a one-of-a-kind live experience featuring classic tunes from the 70s to now, a vibrant Soul Train–inspired tribute, and the kind of electrifying band energy that LaFaye & The Fellas can deliver. For all that happens at The Refinery visit https://www.therefinerychs.com/calendar

Holy City Brewery on Aragon St. in North Charleston present Live Music Fridays. They've got a rotating roster of bands that plays from 5-8pm, so come Get Your Groove on! Enjoy live music and great food & drink at Holy City Brewery. Be sure to check out their Brewery Blast Laser Tag. Details at
https://holycitybrewing.com/north-charleston-holy-city-brewing-events

Deep Water Vineyard at 6775 Bears Bluff Road on Wadmalaw Island host Weekend Wine-Down Saturdays thru May 30th. Wine-downs happen rain or shine every Saturday from 10AM-5PM, all year long. Fun stuff for you to consider when you visit our wine-down. Tastings offered every hour on the hour, $15 gets you a tasting of 6 samples of our wine and a souvenir stemless glass. They offer a food truck and live music every winedown, check out the info below for who is on today. For everything you need to know including prices and participants visit
https://deepwatervineyard.com/wadmalaw-island-deep-water-vineyard-events

The  Wit's End Comedy Lounge  in North Charleston host present Mark Chalifoux. He has told jokes on FOX and IFC, and has written for ESPN, CBS Digital, The Baltimore Sun and The Dad. His comedy album, “Think Fast”, opened at #2 on Apple Music, has been streamed more than 1 million times on Pandora, and is played regularly on SiriusXM. His DryBar Comedy special “The Dad Jokes” has been seen millions of times across social media. Show 8pm Friday night and two on Saturday (7pm & 9:30pm). Deets at https://www.witsendcharleston.com/events/119662