Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina, is a gem of Southern charm and history, offering an immersive travel experience in a beautifully preserved city. Known for its cobblestone streets and antebellum architecture, Charleston's historic district is a living museum where visitors can stroll past colorful row houses and elegant mansions. Key landmarks include the Battery, a historic promenade with grand historic homes, and Rainbow Row, a series of pastel-colored houses that are among the city's most photographed sites.
The city's rich history is deeply rooted in its role during the American Revolution and Civil War. Fort Sumter, located in Charleston Harbor, is another significant site where the first shots of the Civil War were fired, and it offers fascinating insights into this pivotal period of American history.
Charleston is also celebrated for its culinary scene, which reflects its cultural heritage. From Lowcountry cuisine featuring shrimp and grits to freshly shucked oysters, the city's restaurants are renowned for their delicious offerings. The Charleston City Market is a vibrant spot to sample local foods and shop for unique crafts and souvenirs.
A fun fact about Charleston: it is home to the first American museum, The Charleston Museum, established in 1773. This museum showcases the city’s commitment to preserving its history and offers an extensive collection of artifacts that tell the story of Charleston's past. To fully enjoy Charleston, visit between March and May or September and November when the weather is pleasant and crowds are lighter.
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First Friday Artwalks
From 2/7/2025 - 12/5/2025
Journey through Charleston's resplendent arts scene during the anticipated First Friday ArtWalks, where local galleries and esteemed artists shine. Form a personalized excursion by sourcing curation insights from your favorite galleries' digital platforms, ensuring no sought-after exhibits go unseen.
Sunday Brunch Farmers Market
From 4/13/2025 - 1/4/2026
Every Sunday, the support of the locally renowned Sunday Brunch Farmers Market gets antennas tuning in. The whopping 40-plus showcasing farmers, makers, and artisans paint a vivid canvas of delectable eats, exquisite local goods, and grooves to an engaging rhythm from live music.
Dinner Detective Interactive True Crime Dinner Show
From 6/14/2020 - 12/20/2025
Enthrall yourself in a dynamic True Crime Mystery Dinner Theatre where reality and performance blur, making every moment genuinely one-of-a-kind. Within, The Dinner Detective makes each guest a potential part of the unfolding plot, dissolving the conventional boundaries of stage and audience, welding an uncertainty whether it's scripted, simply adding to the intrigue of solving the mystery.
Bourbon Tasting and Class
From 7/31/2025 - 12/18/2025
Get schooled in the aromatic art of bourbon appreciation by a Certified Bourbon Steward at this monthly class. Taste handpicked variations of this popular American liquor while discovering historical nuances, distinctive profiles, and how to discern between the Rye, Blended, and Straight varieties.
MOJA Arts Festival
From 9/25/2025 - 10/5/2025
The MOJA Arts Festival in Charleston, South Carolina, is a vibrant celebration of African-American and Caribbean culture, featuring music, dance, visual arts, and literary events. With a diverse lineup of performances and cultural exhibits, this multi-day festival highlights the rich heritage and creativity of these communities. From jazz and gospel to storytelling and crafts, MOJA offers an immersive experience that brings Charleston to life with color, rhythm, and tradition.
Hotel California: The Original Eagles Tribute Band
On 10/8/2025
Hotel California is one of the earliest tribute bands to the Grammy-winning legendary group The Eagles. Since its formation in 1986, Hotel California has continued to be a treat for both eyes and ears with its dedication, unique musical gifts, and commitment to the originals.
Trevor Wallace
On 10/9/2025
Based in California, Trevor Wallace is a comedian, writer and actor who was born in Illinois. He has been featured on Funny or Die, Buzzfeed, Unilad and more popular online platforms. Now he performs stand-up comedy at different venues and co-hosts the podcast Stiff Socks with Michael Blaustein.
Avondale 5K Run and Walk for Special Kids
On 10/11/2025
The Avondale 5K is a popular racing event designed to directly fund the cause of the Charles Webb Center (CWC), a noteworthy daycare for children (aged between 6 weeks to 10 years old) coping with special needs. By participating in the race, or even contributing through monetary donations, you are not only energizing a sportive atmosphere but also substantially helping the CWC improve childcare standards in areas such as maintaining classroom equipment, provisions, nutrition, and above all, perpetuating their service gangway.
Everclear
On 10/14/2025
Everclear is a rock band from Oregon formed in 1991 whose first three albums, including “Capitol Records: Sparkle and Fade” and “So Much for the Afterglow,” were certified platinum.
Colony House
On 10/15/2025
The indie rock band, Colony House, from Tennessee, has three studio albums. Their debut album, “When I Was Younger,” reached number 154 on the Billboard 200 charts. Their musical influences are legendary bands, U2 and Cold War Kids.
Thrifter's and Drifters Market
On 10/18/2025
This Charleston-based market serves as a hub for artisans, collectors, and crafters, offering a stunning array of vintage and locally curated art. Attendees will be captivated by the discovery of unique jewelry, vintage clothing, extraordinary crafts, and so much more.
Yes
On 10/22/2025
Progressive rock titans Yes have been crafting intricate, symphonic journeys since 1968, blending virtuoso musicianship with ethereal vocals and ambitious album concepts. Renowned for classics like "Roundabout" and their epic live performances, Yes continues to redefine the boundaries of rock music.
Matisyahu
On 10/22/2025
Known by his Hebrew and stage name, Matisyahu, Matthew Paul Miller is an American reggae singer, rapper, beatboxer, and alternative rock musician. Along with creating popular singles, including, "King Without a Crown," "One Day," and "Jerusalem," he also appeared in the 2012 horror film, The Possession.
Rembrandt: Masterpieces in and White Prints from the Rembrandt House Museum
From 10/24/2025 - 1/11/2026
Immerse yourself in the genius of the legendary Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn. This event will showcase dozens of his iconic black and white prints, allowing attendees to appreciate the scope of Rembrandt's innovative etching techniques and his lasting impact in the field of printmaking over several centuries, along with pieces from contemporaries.
Lawrence
On 10/24/2025
Lawrence is a soul-pop group from New York City founded by siblings Clyde and Gracie. With popular singles like "Do You Wanna Do Nothing With Me?," "Casualty," and "The Weather," they have amassed over a million monthly listeners on Spotify. They performed on NBC's late night show, Last Call with Carson Daly, as well as many national and international tours.
Ruston Kelly
On 10/24/2025
Ruston Kelly is an American singer-songwriter from Nashville, Tennessee. Along with his solo career, Kelly has also written songs for other artists, including Kacey Musgraves, Maren Morris, and Tim McGraw. His songwriting has earned him numerous awards, including a Grammy for Best Country Song for Kacey Musgraves' "Space Cowboy."
The Rock and Roll Playhouse
On 10/25/2025
The Rock and Roll Playhouse is the biggest kid-friendly live concert series in the country. It was founded by independent concert promoter Peter Shapiro and educator Amy Striem in 2014. Since then, there have been over a thousand shows in more than 35 live music venues across the USA.
Charleston Halloween Bar Crawl
On 10/25/2025
Celebrate the spooky season at a vibrant Halloween event filled with fright-filled joy for everyone. It promises trick-or-treating, haunted houses, and chilling costume contests that will undoubtedly stimulate each attendee.
Charleston Battery vs. Birmingham Legion FC
On 10/25/2025
Soccer is nonstop action, with dramatic goals, near misses, and constant energy from the crowd. Nothing compares to the live experience — being there in person is way more exciting than watching on TV.
Pete Correale
On 10/25/2025
The globally renowned comedian, writer and broadcaster Pete Correale was born in New York. Along with working on shows like the CBS sitcom Kevin Can Wait and co-hosting the weekly radio podcast The Pete and Sebastian Show, he has also collaborated with other comedians like Dave Chappelle.
Brian Culbertson
On 10/26/2025
Brian Culbertson is an American award-winning jazz musician. He won an NAACP image award in 2012 for best jazz album. His wife is musician Michelle Culbertson, also professionally known as, Micaela Haley. He was born in Decatur, Illinois.
HIRIE
On 10/26/2025
HIRIE is a reggae-pop singer-songwriter from Hawaii who spun her global citizenship into a lush and vibrant strain of music during the 2010s. The Filipino-born Italian-raised musician is known for her singles "Feel the Sunshine," "Good Vibration," and "You Won't Be Alone."
Charleston Beer Week
From 10/27/2025 - 11/2/2025
Enjoy a weeklong celebration of all things beer during Charleston Beer Week. The event features over 50 craft beer-focused events, including a hop chef competition, beer Olympics, and the beer week block party. Support 10 local charities by attending exciting events, and sip some brew with friends, family, and over 15,000 other beer aficionados during Charleston Beer Week.
Thrice
On 10/27/2025
Thrice is a Californian rock band known for their albums The Artist in the Ambulance, Vheissu, Palms, and To Be Everywhere Is to be Nowhere.
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
On 10/28/2025
As unique as their name, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, or, BBVD, is a Southern Californian band focused on the unique genre of contemporary swing revival. Performing at the 1999 Super Bowl half-time show, they have also produced many hit singles, like "Mr. Pinstripe Suit."
Hippie Sabotage
On 10/29/2025
Kevin and Jeff Saurer, brothers from Sacramento, California, formed Hippie Sabotage, an electronic dance duo. They're most recognized for their YouTube remix of "Habits (Stay High)," with over 900 million views. At the age of 12, the brothers began collaborating on music.
