June 2008

32nd Annual Spoleto Festival in Charleston
Fri., May 23- Sun., June 8, 2008
Its getting to be that time of the year where Charleston, SC explodes will our favorite art and live music connoisseurs.  The Spoleto festival for the 2007 season will be here and gone before you know it, so grab your tickets and information before certain events sell out.  [more info]
Downtown Charleston

Spoleto Charleston Restaurant and Bar Guide
Fri., May 23- Sun., June 8, 2008
Of course one can't go to a Spoleto event without a full belly and maybe a nice buzz, right?  The foodies at CharlestonCocktail.com put together a Spoleto event restaurant and bar guide for this purpose.  Enjoy cocktails and dinner before and after Spoleto performances with in walking distance.  [more info]
Downtown Charleston

2008 Shaggin' On The Pier
June 13, 2008
Friday 7-11 pm
Join other shaggers and dance the night away under the Carolina stars.  DJ Rob Duren will spin Carolina beach music at the end of the Folly Beach Pier with refreshments available.  Grab your partner and see what this annual Charleston event is all about. [more info]
Folly Beach

2008 Charleston Fathers Day Brunch
June 15, 2008
Sunday 9 - 3PM
Take your Father out for Sunday Brunch in Charleston, SC.  Put the boring gifts to the side and treat your father this year to an unforgettable Charleston Fathers Day Sunday Brunch!  Choose from the directory of our favorite Sunday Brunch restaurants and bars in the Charleston, Mt Pleasant and North Charleston areas.  [more info]

2008 Reggae Evening Nights Summer Concert Series
Sat., June 21, 2008
Saturdays 7:30PM until
Time to head out to The James Island County Park for Island sounds at The Reggae Nights Summer Evening Concert Series. this Charleston event offers old school reggae with a new school sound!  No coolers please and bring proper ID for "cockytails".  Other food and drinks will be available on site. [more info]
James Island

May 2008

North Charleston Arts Festival
Fri., May 2 - Sat., May 10, 2008
Experience all things "art" at The North Charleston Area Convention Center Complex in North Charleston, SC at the North Charleston Arts Festival. This Charleston event brings 30,000+ attendees where the whole family can come join the fun! This year the finale will be held at Riverfront Park in North Charleston, SC, a recently opened recreational area on the waterfront, which overlooks the beautiful Cooper River. 
[more info]
North Charleston

Charleston Cinco De Mayo Festival
Fri., May 2, 2008
Head on over to the Visitors Center Bus Shed between John and Anne Streets Saturday, May 5th, 2007 and join others in celebrating the Cinco de Mayo Festivities.  Eat authentic Mexican cuisine, sip on Mexican Beer and Margaritas, and Salsa the night away with plenty of live latin music.  This is the 2nd annual Cinco de Mayo festival which will most likely rendezvous at the same spot at the same time for the years to come in Charleston.  [more info]
Downtown Charleston

2008 Greek Festival
Friday, May 9- Sunday, May 11, 2008
Its all Greek to me!  Explore The Charleston Greek Festival.  Enjoy The Charleston Greek Orthodox Church tours, authentic Greek food, drink and live music.  This annual Charleston event has been a blast in the past...check it out for yourself this year.  [more info]
Downtown Charleston

Mother's Day in Charleston
Sunday May, 11 2008
Treat your mom to a Mothers Day brunch or dinner in Charleston, SC.  Flowers always do the trick, but, why not take her somewhere she will remember.  This Charleston Mother's Day Guide should help with your decision.  [more info]
Downtown Charleston, North Charleston, and Mt Pleasant Areas

Charleston Maritime Festival
Fri., May 16 - Monday, May 18, 2008
Dock space will be limited for the 2008 Maritime festival sponsored by Tall Ships Charleston.  Festival admission is free.  Enjoy tall ship tours, wooden boat displays, live music, food and a children's village.  [more info]
Downtown Charleston

32nd Annual Spoleto Festival in Charleston
Fri., May 23- Sun., June 8, 2008
Its getting to be that time of the year where Charleston, SC explodes will our favorite art and live music connoisseurs.  The Spoleto festival for the 2007 season will be here and gone before you know it, so grab your tickets and information before certain events sell out.  [more info]
Downtown Charleston

Spoleto Charleston Restaurant and Bar Guide
Fri., May 23- Sun., June 8, 2008
Of course one can't go to a Spoleto event without a full belly and maybe a nice buzz, right?  The foodies at CharlestonCocktail.com put together a Spoleto event restaurant and bar guide for this purpose.  Enjoy cocktails and dinner before and after Spoleto performances with in walking distance.  [more info]
Downtown Charleston

 April 2008

31st Annual Summerville Flowertown Festival
Fri. April, 4 - Sun. April, 6 2008
The Summerville Flowertown Festival has become such a yearly tradition, why not consider joining the thousands of family and friends that attend the festival in Azalea Park in Summerville, SC (hence the name: "Flowertown Festival”). Relish genuine live entertainment, over 200 vendors and much more. 
[more info]
Summerville

31st Annual Cooper River Bridge Run
Sat. April 5, 2008
Runners. Walkers. Family. Friends. Take your marks, get set, and GO!.. join other marathon enthusiasts, families, pets, sightseers and those wanting to stroll the path of this significantly historic, annual bridge-run. Celebrate this 31-year Lowcountry tradition! People from far-and-wide (and us locals!) make the journey from the Patriots Point area of Mt. Pleasant, SC and cross the grand Cooper River to set foot on the peninsula of the City of Charleston. Unimaginably, the Cooper River Bridge Run Charleston event continues, now on a new spectacular new bridge. Partake in the 2nd bridge run over our landmark Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge (opened 7/2005). Even if you don’t run, remember to join the prime southern hospitality after the run. Join the thousands “cooling off,” and do some ‘hopping’ to our inviting downtown Charleston establishments. This city never disappoints.  [more info]
Downtown Charleston

35th Anniversary Family Circle Cup
Sat., April 12 - Sun., April 20, 2008
Join WTA professionals for the 2008 Family Circle cup on Daniel Island; a relatively newly outfitted, cosmopolitan island (known as one of the secret outer “jewels” of the downtown city of Charleston). The Family Circle Cup grounds will be swarming with activities for the whole family to enjoy. Family Circle Magazine Stadium just off Interstate 526 will be this year’s host.  [more info]
Daniel Island

2008 Shaggin' On The Pier
April 25, 2008
Friday 7-11 pm
Join other shaggers and dance the night away under the Carolina stars.  DJ Rob Duren will spin Carolina beach music at the end of the Folly Beach Pier with refreshments available.  Grab your partner and see what this annual Charleston event is all about. [more info]
Folly Beach

21st Annual Blessing of the Fleet and Seafood Festival
Sun., April 27, 2008
Give our local shrimp boys a little luck this year and help bless them at "The Blessing of the Fleet and Seafood Festival" at Alhambra Hall in Mount Pleasant, SC. This Charleston-area event will have activities for the whole family and takes place Sunday, April 27th from 11:30-5:00 P.M. Eat shrimp and be merry!  [more info]
Mount Pleasant (Shem Creek) 

March 2008

Charleston Food and Wine Festival
Thurs. February, 28 - Sun., March, 3 2008
A must-do weekend event! Prepare yourself for the 2008 Charleston Food and Wine Festival; come with an empty stomach and a discerning palate ready to be satisfied. You will experience the tastes of grand delicacies and wines from around the globe. Visit demos on food and wine from celebrity chefs and professional wine sommeliers. The 2008 "Charleston Food and Wine Festival's" hub is the Culinary Village on Marion Square in Charleston, SC.
[more info]
Charleston, SC

2008 St. Patty's Day
Mon. March 17th, 2008
AM - PM
Drink Irish beers, eat Irish food, and listen to live music for this years St. Patrick's Day.  That's about all one can wish for while enjoying the festivities for the 2008 St. Patty's Day in Charleston, SC.  Make sure that you have your share of Shepard's Pie, Guinness, and green beer for the St Patty's Day festivities.  Irish Bars, Pubs, and Taverns will come alive.  Break out your Irish greens and beads for this special day of boozing, dancing, and celebration.  [more info]  
Charleston, West Ashley, James Island, Johns Island, IOP, Sullivan's Island, Mt. Pleasant, Daniel Island, Folly Beach, North Charleston, Summerville

61st Festival of Charleston Homes and Gardens
Thurs. March 13 - Sat. April 12, 2008
The Historic Charleston Foundation is holding its annual Festival of Homes and Gardens. Acquaint yourself with Historic Charleston like never before. Up to ten (10) walking tours a day for opportunities to gratify your curiosity of historic Charleston. Venture the scenes to view beautiful gardens and antique interiors of some of Charleston's most celebrated historic homes.  [more info]
Downtown Charleston

Easter Sunday in Charleston, SC
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Explore Charleston, SC and its surrounding islands and towns to see what this "Holy City" has in store for this years Easter festivities.  Enjoy Easter Brunch and Dinner at Charleston's fine dining restaurants, casual dining restaurants and Plantations this Easter.  [more info]
Charleston, North Charleston, Mt Pleasant

February 2008

18th Annual Southern Comfort
Lowcountry Blues Bash
Fri. February 8 - Sun. February 17,2007
Have a “jam good time” enjoying the vibrant, yet relaxing sounds of the 2008 Southern Comfort Blues Bash. This Charleston, South Carolina event will be held at some of downtown Charleston’s, Mt. Pleasant’s, James Island’s, Daniel Island’s, West Ashley’s and Folly Beach Island SC’s best restaurants and nightclubs.
[more info]
All over the greater Charleston, SC area

Valentines Day Dinner in Charleston
Thurs. February 14, 2008
Hmm...where to take that certain someone for the 2008 Valentines Day Dinner in Charleston?  Check out these charleston favorites for romantic restaurants and bars.
[more info]
Charleston, SC

26th Southeastern Wildlife Exposition
Fri. February 15 - Sun. 17, 2008
The 26th Annual Southeastern Wildlife Exposition, known as S.E.W.E., an abbreviation for some adventure seekers, is coming up quick! This year make sure to set aside the Weekend of February 15-17, 2008. New this year to S.E.W.E., visit the “Grilling Village” at Brittle Bank Park where one can sample BBQ, jam to live music and watch local Charleston chefs creating their “works of art.” Do this while overlooking the historic, yet pristine, Ashley River. 
[more info]
Charleston, SC

Charleston Food and Wine Festival
Thurs., February 28 - Sun., March 3 2008
A must-do weekend event! Prepare yourself for the 2008 Charleston Food and Wine Festival; come with an empty stomach and a discerning palate ready to be satisfied. You will experience the tastes of grand delicacies and wines from around the globe. Visit demos on food and wine from celebrity chefs and professional wine sommeliers. The 2008 "Charleston Food and Wine Festival's" hub is the Culinary Village on Marion Square in Charleston, SC.
[more info]
Charleston, SC

January 2008

New Years Eve in Charleston
December 31, 2007 - January 1, 2008
Break out the party hats, the fireworks, Champagne, and your sharpest suit or sexiest dress.  Help ring in the 2008 New Years by planning to participate in one of the New Years Eve parties Charleston's restaurants and bars will be throwing.  [more info]
Charleston, North Charleston, Mt Pleasant, SC

"A Night in the Valley" Auction and Dinner
January 18, 2008, 6:30PM
Come celebrate the New Year.  The Trident Tech Culinary Institute along with Southern Wine and Spirits will have a benefit four course dinner with wine and a live auction.  Proceeds go to Trident Tech's Culinary Institute.  [more info]
Charleston, SC