Events In Charleston This Friday - Sunday

The Taste of Folly Street Festival will be this Saturday, January 16th.

Events In Charleston on Friday, January 15th

Charleston Restaurant Week! – The event, executed by the Greater Charleston Restaurant Association, Inc (GCRA), is one of the most highly anticipated culinary events in the Charleston area. It is an opportunity to enjoy the world-renowned cuisine of the Lowcountry as participating restaurants offer prix fixe lunch and dinner menus.

Where: At participating restaurants around Charleston

When: January 6th – January 17th

Palmetto Brewing Loading Dock Music Series – Join Palmetto Brewing for the 2015 Loading Dock Music Series. Live shows every Friday at 289 Huger St. Performances begin at 6, and the music goes until close at 10PM! Featured Food Truck this week is Bac’n me Crazy! Music this week includes Abigail Palmer Group at 6 p.m. and Forty Mile Detour at 7:30 p.m.

Where: Palmetto Brewing, downtown Charleston

When: Friday, 6 p.m.

Liquid Stranger @ The Music Farm – Rather than touting the typical electronic dance music trappings of hyper excess and ego, Liquid Stranger chooses to slip back into the shadows, allowing his music to do all the talking and listeners to do a whole lot of wondering. As a result, that music has sent shockwaves throughout the entire genre.

Where: Music Farm, downtown Charleston

When: 9 p.m.

Charleston Night Market – Area Artists and Artisans will take over the Charleston City Market as THE NIGHT MARKET continues this weekend! The Night Market is located in the Charleston City Market, Charleston’s #1 most visited attraction; a venue where over 50 area artisans, artists, food vendors, and local musicians gather together, each Friday, Saturday & night, to create a memorable evening. 6:30 pm-10:30 pm.

Where: Charleston City Market, downtown Charleston

When: Saturday, 6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Events In Charleston on Saturday, January 16th

6th Annual Charleston Marathon – The Charleston marathon is scenic 26.2-mile run that will showcase the beauty and the history of the Lowcountry, starting in downtown Charleston and ending in North Charleston. Music and performance groups from our local schools and community will dot the course to keep you moving! Check out the video above for a video course tour.

Where: Race start is near Burke High School

When: Saturday, 8 a.m.

Lowcountr Civil War and Artifacts Show – American Digger magazine presents the annual South Carolina Low Country Civil War Show & Sale. While many of the vendors and displays are Civil War related, don’t let the name fool you. Artifacts from ancient times up to WWII can be found at this show!

Where: The Omar Shrine Temple, Mt. Pleasant

When: Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Lowcountry Lab Rescue Meet & Greet – Meet the people behind Lowcountry Lab Rescue and their mission. Lowcountry Lab Rescue continues to successfully place endangered Labradors in loving homes because of the kind contributions of its donors. Since their staff is 100% volunteer, you know your entire donation is going directly to the care of our Labs.

Where: Whole Foods in Mt. Pleasant

When: Saturday, 11 a.m.

Taste of Folly – A mid-winter street festival in Folly Beach celebrating Folly’s wonderful restaurants and bars. Participating restaurants include Jack of Cups, Woody’s, Locklears, Rita’s, Surf Bar and whole lot more. There will also be dozens of street vendors, live entertainment, kids activities, a cocktail contest and lots of great specials at all the local restaurants.

Where: Center Street, Folly Beach

When: 11 a.m. Saturday, January 16th

SC Stingrays vs. Alaska Aces – The South Carolina Stingrays have a home game at the North Charleton Coliseum as they take on the Alaska Aces on Saturday night. This will be the first of two games played back to back, as they face off again on Sunday in North Charleston. Tickets range from $5 – $25 and are available on Ticketmaster.

Where: North Charleston Coliseum

When: Saturday, 7:05 p.m.

Weigh Station @ The Pourhouse – Since their formation in April of 2006 the members of Weigh Station have become a strong, dynamic, and creative force in the Charleston music scene. They have headlined some of Charleston’s most popular music venues such as the Music Farm and the Pour House while playing extensively across the Carolinas at private parties, weddings, clubs, and bars.

Where: The Pourhouse, Charleston

When: Doors open at 9 p.m., Saturday

Events In Charleston on Sunday, January 17th

Charleston Marathon Bike Ride – Ride along the water front homes on Isle of Palms and Sullivan’s Island pass within 60 feet of the Sullivan’s island light house. View of Ft. Sumter – from Sullivan’s paved road, closest view from land to see Ft. Sumter, with docent on hand to answer questions and tell the story of the first shot of the Civil War.

Where: The ride starts and ends at Mamie Whitesides Elementary, Mt. Pleasant

When: Sunday, 8:30 a.m.

Carolina Panthers Oyster Roast – It’s Oyster Season so the Garten is teaming up with St. Jude Farms to host a local Oyster Roast you won’t forget. There will be tons of oysters (for just $16/bucket)), $5 bloody marys withCharleston Distilling Company‘s Carolina Reaper Vodka & Charleston Mix Bloody Mary Mix, $5 Westbrook Brewing Company White Thai pints, & NFL playoff football. Let’s take #SundayFunday to a new level.

Where: Bay Street Biergarten, downtown Charleston

When: Sunday, 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.

SC Stingrays vs. Alaska Aces – The South Carolina Stingrays have a home game at the North Charleton Coliseum as they take on the Alaska Aces again on Sunday afternoon. This will be there 2nd game playing back to back at home in North Charleston. Tickets range from $5 – $25 and are available on Ticketmaster.

Where: North Charleston Coliseum

When: Sunday, 3:05 p.m.

Swing Dancing at Prohibition – Participate in a free swing dance lesson, which is followed by live swing music at Prohibition bar.

Where: Prohibition, downtown Charleston

When: Sunday, 6 p.m.

Democratic Debate in Charleston – The NBC News—YouTube Democratic Candidates Debate, hosted by the Congressional Black Caucus Institute, takes place on Sunday, January 17, 2016 at theGaillard Center in Charleston, South Carolina. The event is sanctioned by the Democratic National Committee and the South Carolina Democratic Party.

Where: The Gaillard Center, downtown Charleston

When: 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. aired on NBC