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 the weekend of Aug 21st in the low country. Get out of the house or out of your comfort zone and enjoy any of the following. 

Farmers Markets:

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/

Outdoor Activities, Shopping & Festivals:

Your Charleston Riverdogs are home this weekend hosting the Hill City Howlers. It's there second to last regular season homestand. For a complete list of event happening at 'the Joe' visit https://charleston.com/charleston-insider/sports-recreation/bluey-faith-and-family-night-highlight-riverdogs-homestand

Enjoy another Moonlight Mixer Friday Night 7-10pm on Folly Beach. Dance the night away under the stars at the iconic Folly Beach Pier! Enjoy live music, ocean breezes, and classic Folly fun to the end of the pier. All ages are welcome to enjoy an evening of dancing and music, breathtaking Atlantic Ocean views, and that laid-back beach energy Folly does best. Whether you’re twirling to beach music or just soaking in the moonlight, Moonlight Mixers are a Lowcountry tradition you won’t want to miss. https://www.ccprc.com/event/moonlight-mixer/318/

Live Music & Concerts:

This weekend at the Charleston Music Hall, two of rock n' roll's most durable bands perform. Friday night 1980's rockers Night Ranger take the stage at 8pm. Saturday at 8pm Three Dog Night with special guest Jay Psaros play the Music Hall. For all upcoming events visit https://charlestonmusichall.com/

The world famous Windjammer on the IOP present Drew Baldridge on the NÜTRL Beach Stage Friday night at 6pm. Later it's Charleston country music native Lauren Hall on the inside stage at 10pm. Saturday & Sunday Wilderado with Sam Burchfield play the NÜTRL Beach Stage at 6pm with Flash Mob rockin' at 10pm inside after the show on Saturday night. For more visit https://the-windjammer.com/events/

From noon until 5pm spend Saturday afternoons at Firefly with live music, great food, and plenty of room to relax. Saturdays at the Distillery is all about laid-back daytime vibes, cold cocktails, and enjoying the distillery before the night kicks in. Enjoy easygoing afternoon featuring live local music and a food truck on-site while you hang out in Firefly’s open-air setting. For more check out their website at https://fireflydistillery.com/events/

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

Live Theatre:

“Grease is the word’ for this beloved rock n’roll musical set to open Season 95 at the Queen Street Playhouse. Presented by the Footlight Players under the direction of Kyle Barnette, this feel-good musical runs weekends thru Sept 13th. Details at https://www.footlightplayers.net/grease Be a part of the fun with theme nights at https://www.footlightplayers.net/theme-nights

South of Broadway Theatre 3346 Rivers Ave in North Charleston present 'Death of a Salesman', Arthur Miller’s timeless Pulitzer Prize-winning drama that explores the hopes, disappointments, and complexities of the American Dream. Six weekend performances (Fri-Sun) thru Aug 23rd. For more visit https://www.southofbroadway.com/events

Flowertown Players at the James F. Dean Theatre on Main Street in Summerville begin their run of The Addams Family Musical, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and a dilemma that’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family—a man her parents have never met. Weekend performances thru Aug 23rd. Friday & Saturdays at 7:30pm with select Sunday matinees at 3pm. For more info visit https://www.flowertownplayers.org/addams-family/

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 No Clue's Murder Mystery Show'. For particular shows and showtimes visit their website at https://www.charlestonmysteries.com/

Different & Unique:

The South Carolina Stingrays will kick off the 2026-2027 season with Fan Fest 2026 on Saturday from 10 AM to 1 PM at the North Charleston Coliseum. This free, family-friendly event is open to the public and is one of the first chances for fans to get ready for the new season. Full details and more at
https://www.northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com/events/detail/south-carolina-stingrays-fan-fest-2

Fun for the whole family. Enjoy Jurassic Seas at the South Carolina Aquarium. Dive 70 million years into the past with a captivating new exhibit at the South Carolina Aquarium! Explore the extinct marine giants from the Late Cretaceous with stunning fossils, life-size skeletal replicas and interactive displays. Ongoing event thru Jan 7th 2027. Details and tickets at https://scaquarium.org/jurassic-seas/?utm_source=Vesta&utm_medium=Referral

Live Stand-up Comedy:

For nearly two decades at sold-out tours, and as the host of three hit podcasts, Emmy, Grammy, and Golden Globe,-nominated Nikki Glaser has honed her shockingly honest, no-holds barred style, solidifying herself as one of the funniest voices in comedy today. Sat and Sun Nikki brings her Stunning Tour to the North Charleston PAC. Info at https://www.northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com/events/detail/nikki-glaser

The Wit's End Comedy Lounge  in North Charleston the comedy of Sean Patton, a comedian, writer, storyteller, and performer based in New York. Patton has appeared on Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Conan, and his Comedy Central Half Hour and album were released in 2013. Performances Fri at 7pm and Sat att 7pm & 9:30pm. https://www.witsendcharleston.com/events/134684