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 7th 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:

Sunday Aug 9th is Second Sunday on King Street. Every month on the second Sunday the City of Charleston helps us to shut down King Street (our Main Street) from Queen to Calhoun, roughly 1/2 mile, to through traffic and without parked cars, for 5 blissful hours. That gives us the whole street for people to walk around with a big smile, greet friends and neighbors, and enjoy Charleston as it would be on any old day without the traffic. Strolling guests see businesses they didn’t know about, stores roll out past the sidewalk to invite shoppers in, carefully curated artists show their work on the street, and unique food vendors tempt guests with their fare. The street closes to through traffic at noon, and opens back up at 5pm.

Live Sports:

Your Charleston Riverdogs host Kannapolis this weekend at 'the Joe'. Friday night is Rock Night. Grab your band tee, Rock night is taking over the Joe with guitar riffs, crowd favorites, and all the energy you need to rock out. Game starts at 7pm. Fireworks follow the game. Saturday the Riverdogs host No Renaissance Fair in Charleston? Fret not, for we hath thee covered! The Fortress Joe shall be transported back to the age of Medieval times as our gallant knights take the field to clash with the Kannapolis Cannonballers. First pitch at 6pm. Sunday is Larry Doby Day marking the 2nd African-American player to break the Major League Baseball color barrier, and the tremendous impacts of African-Americans in baseball overall. The teams will wear throwback Negro League Jerseys, and we celebrate the 71st anniversary of the 1955 Cannon Street All-Stars. Game time is 5pm. For more on the Riverdogs and their promotion schedules visit
https://www.milb.com/charleston/tickets/promotions

Live Music & Concerts:

Country music superstar Tim McGraw brings his Pawn Shop Guitar tour to the Credit One Stadium Saturday night with guest Timothy Wayne. Music starts at 7pm. For details visit https://creditonestadium.com/event/tim-mcgraw/

The Charleston Music Hall is rockin' this weekend. Saturday night Queen Flash The Ultimate Tribute to Queen perform. Look-a-like, sound-a-like, Johnny Zatylny has been captivating audiences by carrying on the musical tradition of Freddie Mercury since 2000. Show kicks off at 8pm. On Sunday New Orleans based soul singer PJ Morton plays at the music hall. Music begins at 8pm. For all CMH events visit https://charlestonmusichall.com/

Comedian, writer and actor Shane Gillis and Friends bring their live comedy to the North Charleston Coliseum on Saturday night. Show kicks off at 7pm. Next door at the Performing Arts Center it's Mariachazo. This historic show brings together more than a century of tradition, passion, and pride in one night of music, culture, and emotion. Music begins at 8pm. All that's happening at the coliseum complex visit https://www.northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com/

The world famous Windjammer on the Isle of Palms is happening this weekend. Friday night Big Something w/ Droze & The Drift rock the NÜTRL Beach Stage beginning at 6pm. Later at 10pm it's Dan’s Tramp Stamp & The Money Bags on the inside stage. Saturday night actor, musician, and singer Charles Esten presents (Ward Jammer 6) on the NÜTRL Beach Stage at 6pm followed by VYNL on the inside Stage at 10pm. For all that's coming to the Jammer at 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:

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 & Unigue:

The Lowcountry Parrothead Club is hosting a party on Friday at New Realm Brewing 880 Island Park Drive on Daniel Island. Get ready for an island-inspired celebration as we team up with the Lowcountry Parrothead Club to celebrate their 30th Anniversary Party! Enjoy an evening filled with live tropical music by the Holy City Steel Collective Duo from 6-9pm, exciting performances by the Charleston Polynesian Dancers from 6 - 6:45pm, local vendors, specialty beverages, our Lost Shaker of Salt Scavenger Hunt, and so much more! Fins up at https://www.lowcountryparrotheadclub.org/events/fins-friends-and-30-years-of-fun-1

Frothy Beard Brewing at 1401 Sam Rittenberg Blvd in West Ashley is the host site for NerdFest, happening on Sunday from 11am until 7pm. Enjoy Cosplay, nerd trivia, table top gaming and arcade competitions along with food & drink. More at https://www.chsnerdfest.com/

Live Stand Up Comedy:

The Wit's End Comedy Lounge  in North Charleston present Gary Vider, a New York City based comedian who has made a name for himself in the national comedy scene. Most recently, Gary hosted “#1 Dad”, a new limited true crime / comedy podcast series from iHeartMedia. Performances Friday at 8pm and again on Saturday at 7pm & 9:30pm. Tickets and details at
https://www.witsendcharleston.com/events/134332