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 14th 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:
The annual Grape Stomp Festival takes place on Saturday from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM at Deep Water Vineyard on Wadmalaw Island. Parking passes cost $10 in advance or $20 at the gate. The event features live music from Dallas Baker and Southbound 17, food trucks featuring Fed Up!, Holy City Spuds, and Foxes Fried, lawn games, as well as local vendors selling unique gifts on the lawn. For full details visit https://deepwatervineyard.com/wadmalaw-island-deep-water-vineyard-events
Live Music & Concerts:
Friday night the Charleston Music Hall host the Full Draw Film Tour, presented by ONXHUNT—featuring all-new films packed with bugling bulls, speedgoats, and powerful stories from first-time Full Draw filmmakers. Event kicks off at 7pm. Saturday the Music Hall present Holy City Magic’s Misdirection featuring Howard Blackwell, Jeki Yoo, and John Shryock. Get ready for a high-energy theater experience packed with impossible magic, sharp comedy, and mind-bending surprises. Event starts at 8pm. On Sunday it's Grief Sucks: A One Man Show By KevOnStage, with show beginning at 7:30pm. For more on Charleston Music Hall events visit https://charlestonmusichall.com/
The world famous Windjammer on the IOP is rockin' this weekend. Friday night Penelope Road w/ Wim Tapley & The Cannons perform on the NÜTRL Beach Stage beginning at 6pm. The John Wood Band play inside at 10pm. Saturday Easy Honey take to the NÜTRL Beach Stage at 6pm, followed by The Abbey Elmore Band on the inside stage at 10pm.
The Music Farm on Ann Street Friday night present UPDATING, the critically-acclaimed New York City-based live dating & comedy show bringing two singles on blindfolded first dates in front of live audiences. Show kicks off at 8pm. On Saturday the Farm host It’s a 2000s Party. This electrifying event celebrates the iconic 2000s era, featuring the decade’s biggest hits across pop, hip-hop, and rock genres. Music begins at 9pm. On Sunday Augustana comes to the Music Farm.
All the Stars and Boulevards (20th Anniversary) — An Intimate Solo Performance of the Album in Full + More. All ages show begins at 8pm. For the Farm's full calendar visit https://musicfarm.com/calendar/
American Gardens at 174 King Street present Music In the Park. On Saturdays and Sundays from 4PM to 7PM, and on Second Sundays from 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM, enjoy an afternoon of live music that blends soulful vocals with laid-back Lowcountry energy. For more visit their website at https://americangardenschs.com/happenings/#!/e/saturdays-sundays-music-in-the-park-29f53708
Saturday evening the historic Carriage House at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens in Charleston hosts intimate 60-minute candlelight concerts. The Listeso String Quartet performs a 6:30 PM tribute to Adele and an 8:30 PM 25th-anniversary tribute to The Lord of the Rings surrounded by a sea of glowing candles.
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:
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 'Renaissance & Renegades: A Wyrd Pre-Faire Night Market is happening on Friday from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM at Wyrd Sisters Taphouse & Brewery located at 4840 Chateau Ave in North Charleston. Whether you are looking to test out your new garb before the massive fall faires or you just want to drink good brew in a village of wyrdos, this is your night. Grab your adventuring party and step into the realm. Admission is free. Deets at https://www.wyrdsisters.beer/event-details?id=MXRva2UxY2g1M2duZG51b2ttcTAza2dpY2U=
The Slammedenuff Charleston Car Show takes place Saturday at the Charleston Area Convention Center in North Charleston. The indoor automotive event showcase features custom builds, stanced cars, and modified imports. Takes place from 4-9pm. More at https://www.slammedenuff.com/charleston.html
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:
The Wit's End Comedy Lounge in North Charleston present Zoltan Kaszas, a Hungarian-born, award-winning stand-up comedian known for his sharp, observational humor. Performances on Friday at 7pm & 9:15pm, Saturday at 6pm & 8:30pm, with a 6pm show on Sunday. For details and tickets visit https://www.witsendcharleston.com/events/134338
