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Fri, Jan. 18, 2019

January Drink Local Series

A reoccurring event, this series celebrates local craft beer at different spots around town. This time it’s at Pour Taproom and will feature 2-3 beers from some of our local breweries with a rep from each. Try some beer, maybe get some free swag, and have a lot of fun from 6 pm to 9 pm.

Hops N Headphones

Another reoccurring event, Hops N Headphones is hosted by Quiet Kingz Headphones and Charleston Beer Works. So, after you finish up at Pour Taproom you can head down King Street to Beer Works and enjoy some food, drinks, and tunes. The silent disco party starts at 10 pm and ends at 2 am.

8th Annual Shuck-A-Rama

Come out and help support the Brain Injury Association of South Carolina with oysters, chicken and white bean chili, and live music from 6:30 to 9:30 pm. Held under the Bus Shed at the Charleston Visitors Center in Downtown Charleston, tickets are $45 and all proceeds go towards helping and supporting people and families with brain injuries. Don’t miss out though, ticket sales end at 6:30 pm the night of the event.

Taste of Folly

Kicking off at 7 pm, the annual Folly event is back with competitions, food, live music, and some pretty awesome drink specials. The two-day event starts with a cocktail competition at Tides and is followed up with a Center Street festival on Saturday.

Sat, Jan. 19, 2019

January Charleston Night Bazaar

On the third Saturday of every month, you can enjoy food and drinks with local artisans while shopping and exploring jewelry, skin care, art, decor, and more. This month the event is being hosted by Edmund’s Oast Brewing Co. on King Street and will be running from 4 pm to 9 pm.

Edgar’s 210th Birthday Party

Edgar Allan Poe is turning 210 on Saturday and Poe’s Tavern on Sullivan’s Island is throwing an epic birthday party for him. Think cake, balloons, tacos, burgers, fries, and more. Join the crew at 11 am and party the day away in honor of Poe.

Sea Turtle Jam

Who doesn’t want to eat oysters that will help protect sea turtles? From 2 pm to 9 pm, you can enjoy all you can eat oysters for $40 and enjoy live music at The Rusty Rudder. All proceeds benefit conservation and protective efforts for our sea turtles. Go buy your tickets.

Ashley River Kayak & Coffee

Want to start the day with an awesome scenic workout? Then grab a friend and head to Coastal Coffee Roasters in Summerville where you can rent kayaks or paddleboards for $45, or if you have your own equipment, hop on the shuttle for $20. The paddle is a little over 3 miles and will pass many historical sites for you to enjoy.

Sun, Jan. 20, 2019

Boozy Bingo

Boozy Bingo is making a triumphant return to Charleston Sports Pub in West Ashley from 11 am to 2 pm. Bingo is free to play and starts at noon for parties between 6-10 people.

Holy City Vintage Market

Returning to its home base, the Vintage Market will be at The Park Cafe on Rutledge Avenue from 9 am to 3 pm with brunch, bloodies, mimosas, coffee, and all the vintage merch you could want.

Sunday Brunch & Live Music

Brunch is served at The Watch Rooftop Kitchen & Spirits from 10 am to 3 pm with live music from 12 pm to 3 pm.

Free Barre South Class at The Container Bar

Bring your own mat and start your Sunday off with a free barre class at The Container Bar downtown. From 10 am and run to 10:45 pm you can get in a great workout, then reward yourself with a few drinks and bites afterwards.

Sunday Queso Fountain Brunch

Yes, we’re drooling too. You can build your own queso covered brunch bowl with Rebel Taqueria at Workshop on King Street from 10 am to 2 pm. Have the cheesiest brunch of your life.

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Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Do you know what you’re cooking up? While most people have the traditional Thanksgiving turkey, mashed potatoes, and stuffing, some Charlestonians seem to do Thanksgiving dinner a little different.

Whether you are needing some ideas or wondering “What the Low Country does for Thanksgiving?” below are some feasts that are distinct to Charleston. A lot of these items are popular dinner courses but, some locals have made them a tradition to enjoy at their Thanksgiving tables.

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Low Country Boil

The Low Country boil is a dish native to South Carolina. The creation was started in Beaufort, SC by local shrimpers. They produced it with the local foods they had around at the time. The feast typically contains catch-of-the-day shellfish (shrimp or blue crab), meat (andouille sausage, kielbasa, or ham), red potatoes, corn, a lot of old bay seasoning, and lemons. The meal is usually tossed together in a large pot and steamed in a boil basket. We thought the turkey was good, Charleston thought seafood was better! They might be right!

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Shrimp & Grits

This unique Charleston dish was previously referred to as “shrimps and hominy.” After World War II, grits were referred to as ‘hominy’ by Charlestonians. The dish was previously made with creek shrimp that were caught in the tidal creeks of the marshes. The plate took a turn from being a home breakfast food to an intriguing entrée at restaurants. The dish can be made with different sauces and have its own twist. Make it your own to give your table a Charleston touch this holiday!

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Oyster Roasts

Another find from the tidal creeks of South Carolina is the famous oysters. Oysters were cheap and plentiful which made for a great business and food source in the 1800’s. Harvesting created jobs during the Great Depression, even when there were not many. Today, oyster roasts are extremely popular in the Low Country and even at some Thanksgiving tables!

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Charleston Weekend Events: Jan. 18-20, 2019