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Charleston Cocktail Week, Black Food Truck Festival, Blessing of the Fleet Festival, and more

Charleston Cocktail Week, Black Food Truck Festival, Blessing of the Fleet Festival, and more

23 Things Going On Around Charleston This Week (Apr. 22 - Apr. 28)

April 22, 2024

Hey y’all. Lots happening around Charleston again this week - all the details below!

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Monday, Apr. 22

Charleston Cocktail Week | Multiple Locations | Apr. 22 - Apr. 28 | $15+ | Cocktail Week is a 7-day festival celebrating the award-winning bars and restaurants around Charleston. During the festival, Pass holders may visit any participating Cocktail Week venue in any sequence at any time during business hours - and revisit as many as they'd like - to enjoy discounted signature cocktails and at select locations, specialty appetizer pairings.
Flying Biscuit Celebrates 5 Years | Flying Biscuit Cafe | 7:00 am | $5 | We're celebrating 5 years in Mt. Pleasant with our famous Flying Biscuit Breakfast for only $5! Two eggs served with 3 strips of crispy bacon or 2 sausage patties, creamy dreamy grits and a fluffy flying biscuit. We'll also have free cake slices (while supplies last).

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Tuesday, Apr. 23

Stand-Up Comedy Rodeo | El Jefe | 7:30 pm | Free | Saddle up for laughs! The Stand-Up Comedy Rodeo is a FREE, monthly stand-up show that brings the funny to the Ranch, the covered back patio at El Jefe (468 King Street). El Jefe is the only place in town with a mechanical bull and now it’s the only place in town with a free monthly Stand-Up comedy show.
The Price is Right Live | North Charleston Coliseum | 8:00 pm | $32+ | Come out to experience a live filming of the famous ‘The Price is Right’ show.

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Wednesday, Apr. 24

Puzzle Pub Run | Frothy Beard Brewing Company | 6:30 pm | Free | New Balance will be there with demo shoes so you can complete the 3 mile fun run in style! Birkenstock will also be joining in the fun, so you can test out some comfy sandals as well. After the run we will have a team race to see who can complete their puzzle the fastest. As always there will be tons of prizes, giveaways, and great food & drink - don't miss out!

Thursday, Apr. 25

Cheers on the Pier | Mount Pleasant Pier | 5:30 pm | Free | Wrap up your workday on the Mount Pleasant Pier with live music, craft beer, good friends, and a gorgeous sunset. No admission fee. Blankets and chairs are welcome, as seating is limited.
Gibbes on the Street | Gibbes Museum | 8:00 pm | $175+ | Experience Charleston’s world-renowned culinary scene under the stars. This one-of-a-kind evening transforms Meeting Street into a foodie’s delight. Featuring top chefs, an open bar, live music, and surprise entertainment, we invite you to experience one of the city’s busiest streets magically cast as an enviable dining and entertaining hotspot.

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Friday, Apr. 26

Black Food Truck Festival | Exchange Park Fairgrounds | Apr. 26 - Apr. 28 | $15+ | Join us for an incredible weekend of non-stop food, music, and culture! From our Friday night soiree, Rhythms & Booze, to the Black Food Truck Festival on Saturday and Sunday at Exchange Park, to afterparties, workouts, and so much more—we are excited to celebrate and enjoy with all of you!
Dancing on the Pier | Mount Pleasant Pier | 7:00 pm | $10+ | Friday evenings during the summer call for live music and dancing on the Mount Pleasant Pier! Local bands perform a variety of live music including beach/shag, funk/soul, rock, country, Motown, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, and today’s greatest hits! Let loose, breathe in the harbor breeze, and dance the night away under the stars!
Other events include Fierce and Frothy Drag Show at Frothy Beard ($15) and Music Bingo at Firefly (Free).

Saturday, Apr. 27

90s Spring Break Block Party | Commonhouse Ale Works | 12:00 pm | Free | It's a block party in the style of 90s MTV Spring Break! Think dance music, 90s covers, drag performances, frozen drinks. The street will be blocked off with artist and vendors offering up all the spring and summer break essentials! There will be live 90s music from Chief Brody as well a s DJ Josh Silverman spinning all the hits from the last decade of the millennium. Come dressed in 90s gear and ready to party!
Spring Artisan Market | Daniel Island Waterfront Park | 12:00 pm | Free | Shop local makers and shops, enjoy live music, and nosh on yummy bites! Kids and furry friends welcome! Attendees will also have the opportunity to learn more about the Waterfront community and the third collection of homes releasing on April 23rd.
Other events include Springfest at Bevi Bene Brewing (Free) and Low Country Golden Retriever Meet Up at Hobcaw Brewing ($10 suggested donation).

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Sunday, Apr. 28

Blessing of the Fleet & Seafood Festival | Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park | 11:00 am | Free | The festival pays tribute to Mount Pleasant’s local shrimping and fishing industry, offering a boat parade, live music, craft show, Mount Pleasant Artists Guild juried exhibit, shag-dance and shrimp-eating contests, and family-friendly activities. Admission, parking and all activities are free!
Earth-A-Palooza | Holy City Brewing | 11:00 am | Free | It’s time to celebrate Mother Earth once again! This year, at Earth-A-Palooza, we’ll be hosting over twenty vendors in our yard to sell their local wares, and we’ll be donating proceeds to the Turtle Survival Alliance! Lowcountry Land Trust will be there, too! Come out and check out the vendors from 11am-4pm.
Parks Fundraiser | Hampton Park | 10:00 am | $125+ | This family-focused fundraiser features fun for everyone! Come enjoy an over-the-top brunch experience, where parents can enjoy an open bar with libations from Volley Tequila Seltzer and Bevi Bene Brewing Company, live music from Green Levels, and delicious food from local vendors that you and your kids will sure to love. Kids will be endlessly entertained by the Crosswind Farm Petting Zoo, giant slide, lasar tag, field games, flower crowns, face painting, tasty treats and so much more!
Other events include Local Vendor and Craft Fair at Frothy Beard (Free).

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