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North Charleston Farmers Market Season Opening, Arts Fest Block Party, and more

North Charleston Farmers Market Season Opening, Arts Fest Block Party, and more

37 Things Going On Around Charleston This Week (Apr. 29 - May. 5)

April 29, 2024

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What’s Happening in Charleston Next Week

Wednesday, May. 1

MayDay Marathon | Charleston Beer Runners | 7:00 am | Free | See all the beauty of Charleston (and a fair amount of traffic) as you run from The Windjammer on Isle of Palms to Folly Beach (full marathon) and from The Waterfront Park Pineapple downtown to Folly Beach (half marathon).
Bad Religion and Social Distortion Concert | Firefly Distillery | 6:00 pm | $50 | This is an outdoor general admission venue. The show will take place rain or shine.

Live Music

Silversun Pickups at Charleston Music Hall | $39+
Dizgo at Charleston Pour House | $10+

Thursday, May. 2

North Charleston Farmers Market Season Opening | Park Circle | 3:00 pm | Free | The North Charleston Farmers Market offers fresh, locally grown SC Certified produce, specialty foods, and art & craft vendors. The weekly event also features a rotating schedule of food trucks and special activities (yoga, book mobile, kid's crafts, etc.).
Live Under The Oaks Concert Series | Mount Pleasant Towne Center | 6:00 pm | Free | Grab your chair or blanket and join us for our May outdoor concert series Live Under The Oaks. Emceed by Johnny O' of 95SX, all concerts are free to attend. Grab take-out from your favorite Towne Centre restaurant or visit our weekly Food Truck for nibbles; beer & wine will be available for purchase from Burtons Grill + Bar.
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.

Live Music

Friday, May. 3

May 2024 Networking Happy Hour | Royal American | 5:30 pm | Free | Join the most-widely attended networking group in the Holy City. When you arrive, head to the back patio to check in at the registration table, grab a name tag and a drink, and say hello to our volunteers. Then find someone you haven't met and strike-up a conversation. You'll be surprised how easy that is at First Fridays.
Moonlight Mixers | Folly Beach Pier | 7:00 pm | $10+ | Dance the night away under the stars at the Folly Beach Pier during one of our Moonlight Mixers! Entertainment this summer will be live music from the Dave Landeo Trio performing a variety of upbeat, energetic covers and originals or DJ Bill Shelton spinning the hottest oldies and beach music.
Welcome To The Jungle Opening Reception | The Vendue | 5:00 pm | Free | Kick-off Charleston's First Friday ArtWalk with a wild twist at The Vendue! Dive deep into an exhibit that explores the vibrant chaos and harmony of the jungle, both around and within us. Complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres will be on hand as you mingle among the masterpieces of 20 daring artists.
Other events include Party at Patriot’s Point ($10) and Mole Night at Maya (Free).

Live Music

Saturday, May. 4

North Charleston Arts Fest Block Party | Park Circle | 5:00 pm | Free | Art market on the street with live music! Shop local while enjoying live music and roving entertainers! Vendor booths featuring local artists, makers, and arts-related businesses and organizations will line the street.
May Pickers Hullabaloo Flea Market | Highwire Distillery | 10:00 am | Free | Join us for a day of treasure hunting, good food, libations, and live music. Shop from 100 + leading vintage dealers and artisans boasting an eclectic array of furniture, housewares, nostalgic collectibles, rugs, jewelry, vintage clothing and more!
May the Fish Be with Youth Fishing Rodeo | Colonial Lake | 8:30 am | Free | The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is partnering with the City of Charleston for the Star Wars themed May the Fish Be with Youth Fishing Rodeo. This is a catch and release fishing rodeo (not a tournament) and instructors will be available to help anglers learn the basics of saltwater fishing. Children 15 years of age or younger and their parents/guardians are welcome.
Other events include Shop The Block Vintage Market at Bevi Bene Brewing (Free), Kentucky Derby Watch Party at Islander 71 (Free), Kentucky Derby Watch Party at Cleats (Free), Kentucky Derby Watch Party at Bourbon N’ Bubbles (Free), Kentucky Derby Watch Party at Red Palm Tavern (Free), May The Fourth Be With You Vendor Fair (Free), May The Fourth Sip and Shop Fair at Indigo Reef (Free), May The Fourth Be With You 5k Run ($50), and Cornhole Tournament at Charleston’s Smallest Bar ($25).