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Rock The Block, Shem Creek Mardi Gras Crawl, Wine Festivals, Oyster Roasts, and more

32 Things Going On Around Charleston This Week (Feb. 19 - Feb. 25)

Hey Charleston. Rock The Block - one of our favorite events all year - is this week! If that’s not your jam, there’s a whole lot more going on. Get out, support local businesses, and enjoy the weather! Hope to see some of you around!

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What’s Happening in Charleston Next Week

Monday, Feb. 19

  • Music Bingo | Firefly Distillery | 7:00 pm | Free | Join us for a fun night of games and cocktails for our new series of Monday Night Mingo – Music Bingo that blends “Name That Tune” with “Bingo” for prizes! You’ll identify the songs and cross them off your sheets. Our new Rocket Burger food truck will be here. Spike a handspun milkshake with your favorite spirit or enjoy cocktails and beer from the bar.

  • Gnocchi Cooking Class | Frothy Beard | 6:00 pm | $55 | Join Classpop! for “Homemade Seafood Gnocchi” with Chef John and learn how to craft amazing food! No cooking experience necessary: feel free to sit back and watch or get hands-on.

Tuesday, Feb. 20

  • Candle Making Party | Bohemian Bull | 6:00 pm | $40 | Get ready to ignite your creativity and make your own unique candles to light up the new year! At this in-person event, you'll have the opportunity to learn the art of candle making from experienced artisans. We'll provide all the materials and guidance you need to create beautiful, scented candles that will bring warmth and coziness to your home. You will get to take your candle home with you the same night!

  • Poke Cooking Class | Indigo Reef Brewing Company | 6:00 pm | $55 | Join Classpop! for “Traditional Poke Bowls” with Chef John and learn how to craft amazing food! No cooking experience necessary: feel free to sit back and watch or get hands-on.

  • Dessert Sushi Workshop | Two Blokes Brewing | 6:30 pm | $50 | Indulge your taste buds in a delightful fusion of flavors with dessert sushi! Join us for a unique culinary workshop where you'll learn to create exquisite and playful desserts inspired by sushi. Unleash your creativity, satisfy your sweet tooth and enjoy a very hands on and flavorful adventure.

  • Other events include Highwater Honky at Charleston Pour House ($5), Yoga Tuesday at The Ryder ($15), and Chakra Yoga Series Workshop ($140+).

Wednesday, Feb. 21

  • The Greatest Showman Trivia Night | Rusty Bull Brewing Co | 7:00 pm | Free | Join us at Rusty Bull Brewing's North Charleston location on February 21st at 7pm for an enchanting evening of trivia inspired by the spectacle of "The Greatest Showman." Step into the world of P.T. Barnum and test your knowledge on the movie that captured the imagination of audiences worldwide. Gather your team of ringmasters and circus stars, as you'll be competing for a share of $150 in house cash.

Thursday, Feb. 22

  • Oysterfest | South Carolina Aquarium | 7:00 pm | $65+ | The most unique oyster roast in the Lowcountry is back! Oysterfest at the South Carolina Aquarium is an all-inclusive evening of fresh local food (and drink!), incredible waterfront views and the chance to connect to wildlife after dark. Grab a group of friends or plan a date night to join us for seaside shucking under the stars! Tickets cover all-you-can-eat oysters, light bites, beer, wine and entertainment. This event is 21+.

  • Go Red For Women Campaign Dinner | Frannie & The Fox | 6:00 pm | $125+ | Support American Heart Association and Go Red Campaign and indulge in a delicious 3-course meal prepared by our Chefs in our newly designed space, The Den! For the first course, enjoy a deliciously crafted cocktail by lead bartender, Amanda Phelps with wine pairing for the second and third course. Red dresses and attire are encouraged!

  • Other events include Ashley McBryde Live ($16+),

Friday, Feb. 23

  • Karaoke Night | Firefly Distillery | 8:00 pm | Free | Get ready to light up your Friday nights with Karaoke at the distillery, where the spirits aren’t just in your glass, but also in the air! We’re turning up the volume and pouring out the good times. We’ll be shaking up the cocktails while you shake off any stage fright. Grab the mic, gather your friends, and let the good vibes flow as you become the star of the distillery show.

  • Charleston Comedy Show | North Charleston Coliseum | 8:00 pm | $59+ | A night of comedy with Sommore, Lavell Crawford, Bill Bellamy and Tony Roberts & Festival of Laughs.

  • Other events include Saturday Night Lights Car Show (Free).

Saturday, Feb. 24

  • 32nd Annual Sea and Land Festival | Folly Beach | 10:00 am | Free | The Folly Beach Sea & Sand Festival is back! From the Folly River Park straight to the beach, the Sea & Sand weekend will include an artisan street closure event, live music, vendors, and more. Center Street will be closed on “Salty Saturday” and taken over by Folly vendors, restaurants, and bars. The street closure event will take place from 10am – 4pm, featuring local bands, 80+ Folly art, craft, and fashion vendors, and a robust kids’ area.

  • Rock The Block | Hometeam BBQ Downtown | 11:00 am | $20+ | Rock The Block is Home Team BBQ's annual block party and flagship fundraiser at Downtown Home Team BBQ benefiting Hogs for the Cause and the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston. Not only are we raising funds for a great cause, but this event is a heck of a lot of fun...featuring award-winning guest chefs, cold beers, craft cocktails, and a VIP lounge area with additional chefs and VIP bar.

  • 20th Annual Mardi Crawl on Shem Creek | Shem Creek | 1:00 pm | $45+ | Over the past 20 years, this annual event has fulfilled its mission to party with a purpose by raising over $200,000 for local charities. Join us on Friday for our pre-party at Sunsets. Then starting at 1pm on Saturday, attendees will travel to each participating restaurant on foot or by free water taxi, where they can participate in interactive games, enjoy food and drink specials, and catch live entertainment before moving on to the next restaurant. After the crawl, Red's will host an after-party with live music.

  • Pickers Hullabaloo February Flea Market | Firefly Distillery | 10:00 am | $10+ | 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! Firefly Distillery will be serving up tasty beverages and there will be a variety of food trucks to get some yummy eats!

  • Other events include the Cork Shuckin’ Festival at Deepwater Vineyard ($18+), Charleston Museum’s Annual Oyster Roast ($55+), Charleston Winter Wine Festival ($40+), Cocktails and Cammelias at Middleton Place ($90+), A Beastie Boy Tribute at Pour House ($20), 9th Annual Windjammer Polar Plunge (Donations Requested), 16th Captain’s Comic Expo ($20+), Bella Mack Jewelry Opening (Free), and The Legends of Gospel Tour ($70+).

Sunday, Feb. 25|

  • Firefly Sunday Oyster Roast Series | Firefly Distillery | 11:00 am | $35 | Oyster roasts will kick off from 11am-5pm, with oysters served from 12-4pm. Please bring your own rags, towels, and shuckers, or pick up oyster knives, towels, hot sauce, blankets, and more in our Gift Shop! Firefly cocktails, including a Bloody Mary bar with pickled garnishes, beer, mocktails, and soft drinks will be available for purchase. Food trucks with various cuisines will offer additional fare for purchase, along with snacks and treats!

  • Oyster Roast | Ireland’s Own | 1:00 pm | $30 | Dragon Boat Charleston Oyster Roast! Join us for a silent auction, bingo + closest to the pin contest! $30.00 per person includes: All You Can Eat Oysters, Chili, Bratwursts + soft drinks!

  • Queen Street Playhouse Auditions | Queen Street Playhouse | 6:00 pm | Free | On Sunday evening February 25th, Footlight Players, in residence the historic Queen Street Playhouse, will be holding auditions for roles in all of our MainStage productions for our upcoming 93rd season.

  • Other events include Ale & Octane (Free).

The Usual Suspects Around Town

Farmers Markets

Folly Art Village Farmers Market | Thursdays 5:00 pm | Free

Trivia 

Themed Trivia at Firefly Distillery | Tuesdays 7:00 pm | Free

Rich Trivia at Ireland’s Own | Tuesdays 6:00 pm | Free

Themed Trivia at Brew Lab | Wednesdays 7:00 pm | Free

Trivia at Palmetto Brewing | Tuesdays 7:00 pm | Free

Live Entertainment

Barn Jam at Awendaw Green | Wednesdays 6:00 pm | $10

Live Music at The Pour House | Nightly | Prices Vary

Vanderpump Watch Party at Brew Lab | Tuesdays 8:00 pm | Free

Midwest Casual at Palmetto Brewing | First Friday of Every Month | Free

Smudge at Palmetto Brewing | Fourth Friday of Every Month | Free

Proof at Queen Street Playhouse | Feb. 2 - Feb. 18 | Prices Vary

Live Jazz | Tuesdays - Sundays | Prices Vary

Mahjong Mondays | Mondays 5:30 pm | $100 | MAYBE DELETE?

Limited Popups

Chef Skin Omakase Experience | Feb. 21 - Mar. 1 | Prices Vary

Networking

Women Wealth and Wine | Second Tuesday of Every Month | $35

Other

Wine Tasting at Accent Point Hope | Tuesdays 6:00 pm | $14

Ladies Night Half Off at Fatty’s | Tuesdays 4:00 pm | Free

Puzzle Competition at Two Blokes | First and Third Thursday Every Month | Free

Ale & Octane | Last Sunday Every Month | Free