Events In Charleston on Friday, November 16th
The Charleston Classic – ESPN Events has revealed the bracket for the 11th Annual Charleston Classic. The bracket-format tournament features 12 games over three days. This year’s participants are Alabama, Appalachian State, Ball State, Davidson, Northeastern, Purdue, Virginia Tech, and Wichita State.
Where: TD Arena, downtown Charleston
When: November 13th -18th
Pre-Happy Hour @ Edmund’s Oast -Daily Pre-Happy Hour — from 3:00-4:30 p.m. Enjoy 12-ounce house beers for $3 each and a featured wine by the glass for $3 per half pour and $6 per full pour. Stop by any day of the week to enjoy this!
Where: Edmund’s Oast, downtown Charleston
When: Friday, 3 – 4:30 p.m.
7th Annual Smoke on the Harbor BBQ – takes place at the Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina will be a fully sanctioned national event with the Kansas City Barbecue Society (KCBS). This State Championship will feature Friday night wing competition and Saturday full on barbecue competition.
Where: Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina, Mt. Pleasant
When: Friday, 5 p.m.
The Chucktown Turkey Bowl – 2 nights of DANGERMUFFIN & BIG SOMETHING (alternating headliners) + a special “Danger Something” collaborative set on the deck at 4:20pm on 11.17 w/ deck sets by the Groove Orient, Voodoo Visionary, The Freeway Revival & The Sandifer / Algar Band.
Where: Charleston Pour House
When: Friday, 5 p.m. – close
Holiday Festival of Lights – The Holiday Festival of Lights returns to James Island County Park in November for its 29th year. The annual light show is one of Charleston’s most beloved holiday events and features an estimated two million shimmering lights.
Where: James Island County Park
When: 5:30 – 10 p.m. November 9th – January 1st
Charleston City Night Market – The Charleston City Night Market is an exciting showcase of more than 100 talented artists and craftspeople that occurs every Friday and Saturday evening from April – December. The Night Market runs from 6:30 – 10:30 p.m and is a free event that is open to the public.
Where: Charleston City Market
When: Friday, 6:30 – 10:30 p.m.
2018 AFFA Gala – Join the Gibbes Museum of Art for an evening of dinner and dancing as they honor their achievements from the past 20 years and celebrate our future! Individual tickets $180.
Where: Gibbes Museum of Art, downtown Charleston
When: Friday, 7 – 11 p.m.
South Carolina Stingrays Home Game – The South Carolina Stingrays have a home game at the North Charleston Coliseum as they take on the Florida EverBlades.
Where: N. Charleston Coliseum
When: Friday, 7:05 p.m.
Sail on Band: Beach Boys Tribute – Sail On: The Beach Boys Tribute is coming for the first time to Charleston, South Carolina to give you a night of music by The Beach Boys, played exactly as you remember hearing it on their legendary recordings.
Where: Charleston Music Hall
When: Friday, 8 p.m.
Events In Charleston on Saturday, November 17th
Charleston Farmers Market – every Saturday in beautiful Marion Square and peruse the aisles, where you will enjoy a wide variety of 100+ Local Vendors, including; Farmers & Growers, Sweet & Savory Food Concessions
Where: Marion Square, downtown Charleston
When: Saturday 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Summerville Farmer’s Market – Open Saturdays from 8 am to 1 pm in the First Citizens Bank parking lot behind Town Hall (200 South Main Street). Farmers, meats, seafood, baked goods, and live music (in the Market Café from 10 am to 1 pm).
Where: Summerville, SC
When: Saturday, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Bohicket Half Marathon and 5k – The Bohicket Half Marathon and 5K at Seabrook Island is a new spin on one of the Low Country’s longstanding races. Hosted by the Charleston Running Club, with help from Bohicket Market and Marina and Seabrook Exchange Club.
Where: Bohicket Marina, Johns Island
When: Saturday, 9 a.m.
Johns Island Homegrown Farmers Market – The aim of Homegrown is to be a point of sustainable connection for the Lowcountry community. Homegrown also holds a mission of bringing interactive ways to educate your community on the health and environmental benefits of making sustainable choices. Homegrown offers classes, demos, and interactive opportunities for locals to be active in making sustainable choices in their lives.
Where: 3546 Maybank Hwy, Johns Island
When: Saturday, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Mimosas & Mutts – Ms. Rose’s wants to invite you and your favorite four-legged friends to Mimosas & Mutts every Saturday during brunch! Enjoy all of your Southern brunch favorites from Chef Matt Paul paired with mimosa flights, pitchers and more.
Where: Ms. Roses Restaurant, West Ashley
When: Saturday, 10 a.m.
Suds & Savasana (Beer & Yoga) – Come detox to re-tox with Suds & Savasana. Class starts at 11:00am, and your investment is just $10 for yoga, or $15 for yoga and a pint of your choice. ALL are always welcome.
Where: Lowtide Brewing, Johns Island
When: Saturday, 11:00 a.m.
19th Annual Chili Cook-off & Oyster Roast – Charleston Animal Society will host the 19th-Annual Chili Cook-Off & Oyster Roast. This is the largest fundraising event for the Charleston Animal Society and has truly become a Charleston event, not to be missed.
Where: Riverfront Park, N. Charleston
When: Saturday, 12 – 4 p.m.
6th Anniversary Party @ The Alley – All-You-Can-Eat Oyster Roast for just $20 (while supplies last). Plus, for those who enjoy competition there will be FREE PLAY on our arcade games all day along with Skee Ball and Hoop Fever Tournaments from Chucktown Social (Starting at 4pm).
Where: The Alley, downtown Charleston
When: Friday, 12 p.m.
7th Annual Smoke on the Harbor BBQ – takes place at the Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina will be a fully sanctioned national event with the Kansas City Barbecue Society (KCBS). This State Championship will feature Friday night wing competition and Saturday full on barbecue competition.
Where: Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina, Mt. Pleasant
When: Saturday, 1 p.m.
Pints & Paws For a Cause – 4-year-old Charleston pup Yuki Saluki was diagnosed with lymphoma and is in need of a life-saving bone marrow transplant. Palmetto Brewing and The Perseus Foundation are helping raise the money needed for his treatment. Please join us for some good company, great beer, raffle prizes, pet polaroids (dogs welcome!)
Where: Palmetto Brewing, downtown Charleston
When: Saturday, 4 – 10 p.m.
Charleston Night Bazaar – Join local artisans & crafters for food and libations while shopping a rotating collection of art, vintage, candles, jewelry, mixed media, and more. Food and drinks by Edmund’s Oast Brewing Company and the Workshop.
Where: Pacific Box & Crate, Charleston SC
When: Saturday, 5 – 10 p.m.
South Carolina Stingrays Home Game – The South Carolina Stingrays have a home game at the North Charleston Coliseum as they take on the Wheeling Nailers.
Where: N. Charleston Coliseum
When: Saturday, 7:05 p.m.
Redux’s 16th Annual Art Auction – The Annual Redux Auction is the organization’s primary, annual fundraising event which provides essential support for our comprehensive exhibition program, our robust education and outreach programs, and allows us to directly support emerging visual artists.
Where: Redux Contemporary Art Center, downtown Charleston
When: Saturday, 8 – 11 p.m.
Events In Charleston on Sunday, November 18th
Cat Yoga – Looking for the purrrfect workout to add to your exercise routine? Join us for cat yoga taught by the ameowzingly talented Jessie Ray on select Sunday mornings from 9:15am to 10:45am!
Where: Pounce Cat Cafe, downtown Charleston
When: Sunday, 9:15 – 10:45 a.m.
Bendy Brewski Yoga – Accessible and fun Yoga inside the brewery for 45 minutes followed by a flight or pint of craft beer! We always some mats to borrow and your teacher Michele is kind, fun and knowledgeable!
Where: Holy City Brewing, N. Charleston
When: Sunday, 10 a.m.
Post & Courier Farmers Market – A weekly farmers and crafters market located in downtown Charleston at the Post and Courier. A market dedicated to bringing farm fresh foods, handmade goods, and the best local food trucks to Downtown Charleston every Sunday.
Where: Post & Courier, downtown Charleston
When: Sunday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Sunday Brunch @ The Granary – The Granary is now serving brunch again every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Indulge in dishes such as duck and waffles, shrimp and grits or huevos rancheros along with mimosas, bloody marys, Moscow mules and other brunch cocktails.
Where: The Granary, Coleman Blvd – Mt. Pleasant
When: Sundays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Sunday Brunch Farmers Market – This is an opportunity specifically for small producers and new and beginning businesses who source locally to sell amongst their peers and to develop their market base. There will be live music and tons of local vendors. Please come out and support us!
Where: The Charleston Pour House
When: Sunday, 11 a.m.
NFL Oyster Roast – Starting on November 4th and returning EVERY NFL Sunday, make your game plan and gather your team for the best NFL Sunday party in town as we add oyster roasts to our Sunday selection.
Where: Bay Street Biergarten, downtown Charleston
When: Sunday, 1 p.m.
NFL Sundays @ The Alley – Make The Alley your NFL headquarters for the 2018 season! You can catch all the games on our NFL Sunday Ticket Package and enjoy these great specials
Where: The Alley, downtown Charleston
When: Sunday, 1 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Holiday Festival of Lights – The Holiday Festival of Lights returns to James Island County Park in November for its 29th year. The annual light show is one of Charleston’s most beloved holiday events and features an estimated two million shimmering lights.
Where: James Island County Park
When: 5:30 – 10 p.m. November 9th – January 1st