Several of your favorite restaurants and night spots are offering incredible St. Valentine's Day promotion all weekend long.
Celebrate Black History Month all month long at Boone Hall Plantation in Mount Pleasant. The celebration is a chance to celebrate Black achievement and provide a fresh reminder to take stock of where we are now and give visibility to the people and organizations helping to create change. A continued engagement with history is vital as it helps us remember the past, give context for the present, and the possibilities that lie ahead. For specific daily and weekend events visit https://boonehallplantation.com/special-events/black-history-month/
The Colour of Music Festival returns to Charleston in 2026. The festival gathers international, national, and regional classically trained Black musicians of African descent to share their musical talents, knowledge, and inspiration in Charleston. Weekend events take place throughout the month of February. For complete details visit https://www.colourofmusic.org/
The 2026 Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) is scheduled for Friday thru Sunday in downtown Charleston. The three day event features fine art, live wildlife demonstrations, and conservation exhibits. Known as a premier gathering for nature enthusiasts, the three-day event showcases artists, sporting demos, and live music across multiple venues including Brittlebank Park and the Gaillard Center. If you love wildlife, the outdoors, and nature this is your expo. To join the party, start here at https://www.sewe.com/
The North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center are busy this weekend. Your SC Stingrays host the Greenville Swamp Rabbits on Saturday, with the puck dropping at 6pm. Then on Sunday the Rays hos the Jacksonville Icemen, with action beginning at 3pm. Country music lovers might enjoy an evening with Shenandoah on Friday night at the PAC. Shenandoah is as American country music band founded in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, in 1984. They are known for their heartfelt lyrics and harmonious vocals, with hits like "The Church on Cumberland Road," "Two Dozen Roses," and "Sunday in the South" Music kicks off at 7:30pm with special guest Presley Barker opening the show. Tickets and info at https://www.northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com/events
The Charleston Music Hall has a lot to offer this weekend. Friday night the South Carolina Ballet bring the whimsy and magic of Shakespeare’s greatest romantic comedy 'In A Midsummer Night’s Dream' to the stage. Show starts at 7:30pm. Come out Saturday night for South Carolina's own Edwin McCain. The veteran singer/songwriter returns with Lucky, his 11th full-length studio album, and his smash hits like “I’ll Be” and “I Could Not Ask for More,” make for an ideal Valentine's Day concert. For details visit https://charlestonmusichall.com/calendar/
Queen Street Playhouse and Footlight Players at 20 Queen Street present Amadeus this weekend with performances Friday thru Sunday. Winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Play, and winner of the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1985, Amadeus brims with gorgeous music and language as rich as a Viennese butter cream torte. Start times are 7:30pm nightly and 3pm matinees on Sundays. For tickets and more info visit https://www.footlightplayers.net/amadeus
Ladies, leave the men at home and celebrate female friendships on our newly created Galentine’s Day Cocktail Tour. This entertaining guided tour promises a fun afternoon with stops at three upscale lounges to enjoy a specialty cocktail at each location. Raise a toast while hearing about the prominent women who transformed our city through their hospitality, contributions and activism; ultimately leaving an indelible mark on Charleston’s history. For 21 & older crowd. Find out more at https://www.bulldogtours.com/tours/galentine-s-day-cocktail-tour/44?
The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show returns this weekend. The award-winning interactive comedy murder mystery dinner show takes place at the DoubleTree by Hilton Charleston Riverview 84 Ripley Point Drive west of the Ashley. For tickets, times, and menu visit https://www.thedinnerdetective.com/charleston/murder-mystery-tickets-showtimes/?refresh=1&utmsource=Vesta&utmmedium=Referral&utm_campaign=vesta+chl
Wit's End Comedy Lounge welcomes Dedrick Flynn, the newest regular on Kill Tony, is bringing his explosive, no-rules comedy to Charleston for a Valentine’s week you’ll never forget. Whether you’re spending the 13th avoiding your ex, the 14th trying to impress a date, or just embracing the holiday as a spectator sport, Dedrick’s the perfect comic to laugh with on the most chaotic love week of the year. Two shows nightly 7pm & 9:30pm on Friday and Saturday. Deets at https://www.witsendcharleston.com/events/125640
