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Events on 12/10/2023 - 12/17/2023

Jan10Dec31

Inspector NoClue's Murder Mystery

A madcap whodunit in the tradition of Clue! Come play a part in a classic comedy mystery!

Jan10Dec31

Mack Black: Ghost Detective

Clean, laugh-out-loud live theatre with hilarious volunteer roles for family and friends.

Jan10Dec31

Murder at the Redneck Reunion

Welcome Cousins & Kin to the McAlister Family Reunion at the Black Fedora Comedy Mystery Theatre!

Oct04Dec30

The Sound of Charleston

Come hear the music that is so much a part of Charleston's history: gospel spirituals, music of Gershwin, Civil War songs, jazz, and light classics live!

Dec02Dec16

Holiday Market in Marion Square

You’ll find everything you need to deck the halls for the holidays and fill the pantry

Dec10

28th Annual Christmas Light Parade

Brilliantly lit floats and community groups will march up West Coleman Boulevard as the Mount Pleasant Christmas Light Parade sets sail to the delight of thousands of residents and visitors.

Dec10

2nd Sunday on King Street

Come enjoy your Sunday afternoon shopping and socializing on King Street!

Dec10

A Very Merry Footlight Holiday Special

A cozy, holiday musical that's fun for the whole family!

Dec10

Aquarium Aglow at the South Carolina Aquarium

Visit Aquarium Aglow this holiday season!

Dec10

Big Band Holidays

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis featuring Ashley Pezzotti, vocalist

Dec10

Brunch With Elves

????? Elf-tastic Brunch Alert at Mex 1 Mount Pleasant! ????????

Dec10

Chanukah in the Square 2023

Join us for the 16th annual Chanukah in the Square celebration!

Dec10

GlassDuo

GlassDuo has spanned the globe, performing the world's largest glass harp in over 40 countries.

Dec10

Holiday Market at The Port

Get into the holiday spirit, Lowcountry style.

Dec10

Islander 71 Fish House & Deck Bar

Come celebrate all the holiday fun!

Dec10

Jamie Beck Book Signing at Juliska

Join us at the Juliska Flagship on December 10th for an exciting book signing event!

Dec10

Santa Sundays at the South Carolina Aquarium

Santa’s taking three trips to Charleston in preparation for Christmas, and you can meet him.

Dec10

Second Sundays with The Restoration

Visit The Restoration Hotel on Second Sundays!

Dec10

Spirituals Concert

Join us on December 10, 2023, from 3:30pm – 5:00pm

Dec10

The Charleston Santa

Explore Charleston and the Children's Museum of the Lowcountry present The Charleston Santa!

Dec10

Turn Down the Valium: Holiday Edition!

We’re decking the halls with an ALL-NEW music night! Our sellout music series continues.

Dec10

Who's Holiday

Cindy Lou Who is back in this hysterical adult holiday comedy

Dec10

Wynton Marsalis Live in Charleston

Wynton Marsalis will perform live at Performance Hall At Gaillard Center on December 10 at 7:00PM.

Dec11

3rd Annual Holidays at Riverfront Park

It's the most wonderful time of the year at Riverfront Park! There'll be loud joyful singing and loads of fun greetings. It's the most happiest season of all.

Dec12

Firefly Distillery Releases Limited Run of Cask Strength Bourbon

Firefly Distillery is releasing a limited run, Cask Strength Bourbon on Tuesday, December 12.

Dec12

Holiday Spectacular

The Charleston School of the Arts Singers and Symphony present Holiday Spectacular

Dec12

Ugly Sweater Christmas Theme Trivia

Grab your ugly sweater and your smarty pants for Ugly Sweater Trivia Night Dec 12th @ West Ashley

Dec13

A Gullah Christmas Concert

Join us we are excited to present a Christmas concert event for the second year that will have a Gullah Christmas theme!

Dec13

Holiday Movie Night at the American Theatre

In partnership with the King Street Business Improvement District and Patrick Properties !

Dec13

Holiday Spectacular

The Charleston School of the Arts Singers and Symphony present Holiday Spectacular

Dec13

Holidays with the Heywards Tour

Join Curator of History Chad Stewart for a themed guided tour of the Heyward Washington House.

Dec14

Aquarium Aglow at the South Carolina Aquarium

Visit Aquarium Aglow this holiday season!

Dec14

Ashley Hall Carolers

Feel the holiday spirit with an evening of performances by Ashley Hall's elementary school choirs.

Dec14

Candlelight: Holiday Special featuring “The Nutcracker” and More

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience!

Dec14

Charleston Christmas Special

Charleston’s favorite holiday show is back for 10 performances in December.

Dec14

Islander 71 Fish House & Deck Bar Ugly Sweater Themed Trivia

Holiday Movie Themed Trivia

Dec14

Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Christmas

You know “Christmas Time’s A Coming” when 15-time GRAMMY winner and Country Music Hall of Fame member Ricky Skaggs and his ace backing band Kentucky Thunder

Dec14

THE ILLUSIONISTS

Celebrate the holidays with the entire family at The Illusionists – Magic of the Holidays

Dec14

Ugly Sweater Christmas Theme Trivia Islander 71

Ugly Sweater Alert at Islander 71! Get ready for a jolly good time on Dec 14th at 7 PM

Dec14

Who's Holiday

Cindy Lou Who is back in this hysterical adult holiday comedy

Dec15

A Very Merry Footlight Holiday Special

A cozy, holiday musical that's fun for the whole family!

Dec15

Candlelight Tours

Create a very special historic memory this year in Charleston, SC.

Dec15

Charleston Christmas Special

Charleston’s favorite holiday show is back for 10 performances in December.

Dec15

Holiday "Sleigh" Ride

Harness some holiday spirit and sing some Christmas Carols onboard a carriage in downtown Charleston

Dec15

Kids Holiday Decorating Workshop

Kids Holiday Cookie Workshop!

Dec15

Open Mic Night at Clerk's Coffee Co.

Head to Clerks Coffee Co. on the third Friday of every month for Open Mic Night.

Dec15

South Carolina Stingrays vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits

Come cheer on the Stingrays!

Dec15

The Riviera’s Holiday Soirée with The Fabulous Equinox

Join us for a festive evening of energetic and soulful big-band music with The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra!

Dec16

9th Annual Holy City Holiday Market

Save the Date for the 9th Annual Holy City Holiday Market popping up on Saturday, December 16, 2023!

Dec16

A Christmas Carol - professional reading

"A Christmas Carol". Dickens' own hand-edited 1 hour version professionally read by costumed actors.

Dec16

A Very Merry Footlight Holiday Special

A cozy, holiday musical that's fun for the whole family!

Dec16

Candlelight Tours

Create a very special historic memory this year in Charleston, SC.

Dec16

Champagne and Oysters Holiday Celebration

Join us we are having our favorite event of the season!

Dec16

Charleston Christmas Special

Charleston’s favorite holiday show is back for 10 performances in December.

Dec16

Charleston's Winter Wonderland Movie Night

Christmas Outdoor Movie Night

Dec16

Firefly Distillery Hosts Fourth Annual Holiday Market

Firefly Distillery is celebrating the holiday season with its fourth annual Holiday Market.

Dec16

Holiday "Sleigh" Ride

Harness some holiday spirit and sing some Christmas Carols onboard a carriage in downtown Charleston

Dec16

Holiday Shopping at The Palmetto Hotel

Shop local for the holidays at The Palmetto Hotel!

Dec16

Holiday Spirits Cocktail Making Class at Firefly Distillery

Holiday Cocktail Making Class at Firefly Distillery on Dec 16 and shop local at the Holiday Market.

Dec16

Holiday Starlight Cinema Series

Join Freshfields Village in December for a special holiday edition of the Starlight Cinema!

Dec16

The Charleston Santa

Explore Charleston and the Children's Museum of the Lowcountry present The Charleston Santa!

Dec17

A Very Merry Footlight Holiday Special

A cozy, holiday musical that's fun for the whole family!

Dec17

Brunch With Elves

Elf-tastic Brunch Alert at Mex 1 Mount Pleasant!

Dec17

Charleston Christmas Special

Charleston’s favorite holiday show is back for 10 performances in December.

Dec17

DORRANCE DANCE - Nutcracker Suite

The Nutcracker Suite or, a rhythmaturgical evocation of the super-leviathonic enchantments

Dec17

Firefly Distillery Hosts Annual Oyster Roast Series

Firefly Distillery is hosting its seasonal Sunday Oyster Roast Series.

Dec17

Holiday "Sleigh" Ride

Harness some holiday spirit and sing some Christmas Carols onboard a carriage in downtown Charleston

Dec17

Revolutionary War Victory Day!

This year’s Revolutionary War Victory Day re-enactment, commemoration, and celebration is set for at Francis Marion Square in Charleston starting at noon.

Dec17

Santa Sundays at the South Carolina Aquarium

Santa’s taking three trips to Charleston in preparation for Christmas, and you can meet him.

Dec17

The Charleston Santa

Explore Charleston and the Children's Museum of the Lowcountry present The Charleston Santa!

Dec17

Who's Holiday

Cindy Lou Who is back in this hysterical adult holiday comedy

Dec17

Yule Log Class

Impress your friends and family with some true yule tide cheer.

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