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 June 5th 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/
On Saturday Two Blokes Brewing in Mount Pleasant host a Decade Down Under Party to celebrate their 10th anniversary. Wear your favorite Australian gear, channel your inner Crocodile Dundee, dress as your favorite beer, or wear whatever makes you feel most connected to Two Blokes. We’ll also have a limited number of our plastic bowler hats to hand out throughout the day. There will be food trucks and live music. Party kicks off at noon and runs up until 10pm. For more visit https://www.twoblokesbrewing.com/events/ti4873p673ks9kx
On Saturday 5-8pm the Lowcountry Parrotheads host Fins, Friends, and 30 Years of FUN @ Fam’s Brewing Co. 1291 Folly Road on James Island. That means tropical shirts, Buffett songs, margaritas, friends, and at least a few stories that somehow get better every time they’re told. There’s no cover charge, no ticket to buy, and no membership card required. Just show up, find a spot on the patio, and settle into a summer hang with people who know life’s a lot more fun when you don’t take it too seriously. Details at https://www.lowcountryparrotheadclub.org/events/fins-friends-and-30-years-of-fun
Love the year end holidays. Why wait. The annual Christmas in July celebration in the Cannonborough-Elliotborough neighborhood of downtown Charleston runs from July 10 through July 12. Throughout the weekend, local retailers and small businesses spread holiday cheer with special promotions, festive surprises, and giveaways.
Saturday the North Charleston Coliseum plays host to LIFE SURGE Charleston, a one-day life-changing event where thousands of local Christians gather to learn why and how to create and multiply financial resources for Kingdom impact. Join thousands of believers who are ready to honor God with their resources and live with eternal purpose. Featured guest speakers include Tim Tebow, Jeremy Camp, Willie Robertson and more. Event starts at 8:30am. For more on all that's coming to the coliseum and PAC visit https://www.northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com/
Frontiers: The World’s Number One Tribute To Journey perform Saturday night at the Charleston Music Hall. Music begins at 8pm. Come back Sunday for the southern rock music of Blackberry Smoke with special guest Jason Newsted. Concert begins at 8pm. For everything coming to the Charleston Music Hall visit their site at https://charlestonmusichall.com/
The world famous Windjammer on the Isle of Palms host Midnight City on the NÜTRL Beach Stage Friday & Saturday nights at 6pm. Later it's Vinyl on the inside stage Friday at 9:45pm with Jerkweed playing on Saturday after the show. The Wheeland Brothers are on the NÜTRL Beach Stage Sunday at 6pm with Sloppy 2nds playing a 1pm show earlier in the day. Keep up with all the action at https://the-windjammer.com/events/
On Sunday The Refinery at 1640 Meeting Street host moe.mentUM Tour: moe. & Umphrey’s McGee. Jam out with two of the best in improvisational rock. Doors: 6PM | Show: 7:30-11PM. For what's coming up at The Refinery visit https://www.therefinerychs.com/calendar
Friday night Firefly Distillery in North Charleston host an Evening With Wilco. Enjoy two full sets with one intermission for a night dedicated entirely to Wilco’s signature sound. Kick off the night early at Holy City Brewing, the official pre-party spot for Live at Firefly concerts. Stop by their taproom for drinks before the show and make the short walk over when it’s time for the music to start. For more details visit https://fireflydistillery.com/event/live-at-firefly-with-wilco/
On Saturday Two Blokes Brewing in Mount Pleasant host a Decade Down Under Party to celebrate their 10th anniversary. Wear your favorite Australian gear, channel your inner Crocodile Dundee, dress as your favorite beer, or wear whatever makes you feel most connected to Two Blokes. We’ll also have a limited number of our plastic bowler hats to hand out throughout the day. There will be food trucks and live music. Party kicks off at noon and runs up until 10pm. For more visit https://www.twoblokesbrewing.com/events/ti4873p673ks9kx
Saturday night your Charleston Battery host the Charlotte Independence in exciting socicer action at Patriots Point Stadium. Game kicks off at 7:30pm. More in ticket info at https://www.charlestonbattery.com/schedule/
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/
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
The Wit's End Comedy Lounge in North Charleston Friday night the comedy of Derek Humphrey, an urban hick with an uncanny wit. Born in a single wide trailer in Detroit, Derek has been a high school dropout, laborer, hotelier and veteran of the US Navy. War and hospitality were not painful enough so he entered show business. Shows Friday at 8pm and again on Saturday at 7pm & 9:30pm. Deets at https://www.witsendcharleston.com/events/134087
