Lowcountry Arts and Events | Calendar
EDITOR’S NOTE: These calendar listings include Lowcountry arts and entertainment events that will be held both online and in person. To submit an event, go to www.postandcourier.com/events
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Sculpture competition
What: The 15th annual National Outdoor Sculpture Competition and Exhibition will be presented at North Charleston Riverfront Park. The exhibition features 13 pieces by established and emerging artists from 10 states.
When: 8:00 a.m. every day until March 20
Where: North Charleston Riverfront Park, 1001 Everglades Avenue, North Charleston
Price: Free
More info: bit.ly/3cHVu5B
Beaufort Festival
What: Beaufort hosts its 65th annual Beaufort Water Festival. The festival features live music, food, sports, competitions, fireworks and more.
When: 9 am-8pm until July 25
Where: Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, Bay Street, Beaufort
Price: Free
More information: bftwaterfestival.com
Paddle board
What: James Island County Park will host a paddleboarding course aimed at improving skills and allowing participants to train in more challenging conditions.
When: 10 a.m. on July 18
Where: James Island County Park, 871 Riverland Drive, Charleston
Price: $ 30
More info: bit.ly/36Af6VH
Sunday brunch
What: The Sunday Brunch Farmers Market is a local market featuring local farmers and artisans. It will be followed by live music.
When: 11 am-3pm every Sunday.
Where: The Pour House, 1977 Maybank Highway, Charleston
Price: Free
More information: Sundaybrunchfarmersmarket.com
Golf cart sales
What: Charleston Seafarers is celebrating its bicentennial with a golf cart raffle. The draw will take place during the annual “Taste of the World” fundraiser on November 12th.
Price: $ 20 virtual ticket
More information: charlestonseafarers.org/golf-cart-raffle
‘Secret garden’
What: In this children’s film, a recently orphaned girl is sent to England after living in India all her life. Once there, she begins to explore her new surroundings and her secrets. Cash donations will be accepted at the door to support educational programs offered by the Charleston Horticultural Society.
When: 12:30 p.m. on July 18
Where: Queen Street Playhouse, 20 Queen Street, Charleston
Price: Free
More information: 843-579-9922
Horticultural film series
What: The Charleston Horticultural Society is presenting a film weekend that will include “Portrait of a Garden and” Five Seasons: The Gardens of Piet Oudolf “.
When: 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. on July 18
Where: Queen Street Playhouse, 20 Queen Street, Charleston
Price: $ 5 to $ 12
More information: chashortsoc.org/filmseries
Ghost hunting
What: “Stories in the Cemetery” explores lesser-known haunted places around Charleston using the tools of true paranormal investigators, from laser grids to thermal cameras. Limited to 10 Ghostbusters per visit. Register in advance.
When: 9 p.m. every evening
Where: 251 East Bay Street, Charleston
Price: $ 35 for adults, $ 20 for children
More information: storiesinthecemetery.com
Monday
Culinary arts
What: The weeklong camp will allow participants to experience kitchen safety, farm-to-table cooking, hands-on cooking, demonstrations, food science and cooking skills. life and leadership.
When: 8 a.m. from July 19 to 24
Where: Founders Hall, 1500 Old Towne Rd, Charleston
Price: $ 400
More info: c3culinarycamp.com
Tuesday
Sweet tea trail
What: Storyteller Tim Lowry will take a private tour of Summerville’s Sweet Tea Trail to see historic homes, gardens, public artwork, and landmarks. Free wafers and sweet tea for each passenger. Minimum of 2 passengers, maximum of 4 passengers.
When: 10 a.m. on July 20
Where: Hutchinson Square, 112 S. Main St., Summerville
Price: $ 100
More info: bit.ly/3jU6G3v
Park Circle Gallery
What: In his exhibition “Careful Chaos”, Charleston artist Christopher Murphy presents a collection of new mixed media paintings. A native of Venezuela and longtime Summerville-based artist, Julia Coello Gallagher presents acrylic and mixed media paintings in her exhibition titled “Free Form Wanderings”.
When: 10 a.m. to July 30
Where: Park Circle Gallery, 4820 Jenkins Avenue, North Charleston
Price: Free
More information: 843-740-5854, bit.ly/2VJBycP
Reading Club
What: Join CCPL on Zoom to discuss “Pull of the Stars” by Emma Donoghue.
When: 2 p.m. on July 20
Where: John’s Island Regional Library, Charleston
Price: Free
More info: bit.ly/3hCiGEX
Fantastic friends
What: Visit the CCPL Facebook page for a book presentation featuring fantastic YA titles with awesome animal friends.
When: 6 p.m. on July 20
Where: Charleston
Price: Free
More information: www.ccpl.org/events/fantastical-friends
Shag Night
What: Join Freshfields Village and Doin ‘the Charleston for their Summer Shag Night series every Tuesday night.
When: Tuesdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Freshfields Village, 165 Village Green Drive, Johns Island
Price: Free
More information: 843-768-6491, bit.ly/3B4KUjq
Wednesday
Bird walks
What: A hike through many distinct habitats to see and discuss a variety of birds, butterflies, and other organisms.
When: 8:30 am-11:30am Wednesdays and Saturdays
Where: Caw Caw Interpretive Center, 5200 Savannah Highway, Ravenel
Price: $ 9
More information: cccrc.com/53/Caw-Caw-Interpretive-Center
The Giant Crocodile
What: Explore the remains of a giant crocodile found in the Lowcountry that dates back over 50 million years. Compare this creature to modern day alligators and crocodiles.
When: 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays in July
Where: The Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St, Charleston
Price: Free
More info: bit.ly/3raI6wF
Thursday
N. Charleston Market
What: The North Charleston Farmers Market features fresh, locally grown produce, as well as arts and crafts vendors, food specialties, live music, and a different food truck each week.
When: Thursdays at 3 p.m., until October 28
Where: Felix C. Davis Community Center, 4800 Park Circle, North Charleston
Price: Free
More information: northcharleston.org/farmersmarket
Starlight Cinema
What: Freshfields Village will be showing “The Karate Kid”. Guests are encouraged to bring beach chairs and blankets.
When: 8:30 p.m. Thursdays in July
Where: Freshfields Village, 165 Village Green Dr., Johns Island
Price: Free
More info: bit.ly/3r4KRQl
Friday
Sewing classes
What: People Places & Quilts will run a tailoring class based on the individual needs of each participant
When: 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. July 23
Where: People Places & Quilts, 129 W. Richardson Ave, Summerville
Price: $ 25
More information: 843-871-8872, ppquilts.com/ppqcalendar.html
Fossil Friday
What: Matthew Gibson, Curator of Natural History at the Charleston Museum, will share fossil facts and talk about his work in the laboratory at the Bunting Natural History Gallery.
When: 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. on Fridays
Where: Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St., Downtown Charleston
Price: Free
More info: bit.ly/3r7tVbQ
Saturday
Sweet hay festival
What: The annual Sweetgrass Festival is designed to promote and draw attention to the contributions of the history, culture, traditions of the Gullah Geechee people and their sweetgrass basket art form that originated of Mount Pleasant and continues to exist in surrounding communities today.
When: 10 am-3pm July 24
Where: Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park, 99 Harry M. Hallman Jr. Blvd., Mount Pleasant
Price: Free
More info: bit.ly/3eiwSB6
Earth explorers
What: Take a trip to the center of the Earth and find out how and why the Earth’s crust moves. Learn all about the Earth’s layers and the theory of plate tectonics.
When: 10 a.m.
Where: Caw Caw Interpretive Center, 5200 Savannah Highway, Ravenel
Price: $ 10
More info: bit.ly/3ek4LBp
Creative art workshop
What: Learn the basics of embroidery with local artist and seamstress Camela Guevara. Participants will learn about the materials and everything they need to start sewing. Materials provided.
When: 10 a.m. on July 24
Where: Park Circle Gallery, 4820 Jenkins Avenue, North Charleston
Price: $ 20
More info: bit.ly/3wzSQ97
The basics of kayaking
What: Introductory or introductory course to introduce the fundamental skills necessary for paddling in calm and protected aquatic environments. Idea for those new to sports or looking for a more formal education as a base from which to develop.
When: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on July 24
Where: James Island County Park, 871 Riverland Dr, Charleston
Price: $ 45
More information: ccprc.com/3221/Learn-to-Kayak