Focusing primarily on artists of the Southeast region, Piccolo Spoleto is the perfect complement to the international scope of Spoleto Festival USA, its parent festival, and its 500 events in 17 days transforms Charleston into an exhilarating celebration of performing, literary and visual arts. Piccolo Spoleto’s traditional program offerings include visual arts exhibits, classical music,… Continued

Visitors are invited to take part in the centuries-old tradition of rice cultivation in the Low Country as Middleton Place plants the demonstration rice field. Costumed interpreters will instruct guests in traditional methods of planting, discuss the history of the famed Carolina Gold rice, and explain the African origins of rice and its cultivation in… Continued

Experience the intimate charm and elegance found only beyond Charleston’s private garden gates and historic thresholds during Historic Charleston Foundation’s 72nd Annual Spring Festival of Houses & Gardens. Set amid the historic ambience of the city’s Old & Historic District, this series of award-winning tours showcases Charleston’s distinctive architecture, history, gardens and culture. These tours… Continued

Saturdays in April, 2019 in Charleston will be even more beautiful with this exciting series of wine events at Drayton Hall – Sip into Spring! From 3 to 5pm on each Saturday afternoon in April, join Rudi Barberi for spring wine tastings! The wine tasting will include four wines from small boutique producers in France… Continued

The popular North Charleston Arts Fest takes place on May 1-5, 2019. Highlights include the National Outdoor Sculpture Competition and the annual African American Fiber Art Exhibition – this year’s featured special exhibition will be a collection of “swing coats” based on heroines of the Civil Rights Movement by Patricia Montgomery from Oakland, California. On… Continued

Top 9 Things to SEA and Do at the South Carolina Aquarium Located on the beautiful Charleston Harbor, the South Carolina Aquarium is a destination you won’t want to miss. From hands-on animal encounters to an up-close look at sea turtle rehabilitation, the aquarium has something for every member of the family. Check out our list of the… Continued

The 2019 Volvo Car Open will be held March 30-April 7 at the Family Circle Tennis Center on Daniel Island. Every spring, the City of Charleston and Daniel Island serve as a backdrop to one of the richest and most traditional events in women’s professional tennis. Since 1973, the Volvo Car Open has been a… Continued

Managed by the Antiques Council, the 16th Annual Charleston Antiques Show will bring approximately 30 dealers of fine arts and antiques from across the world to the Gaillard Center for a magnificent three-day show. You will find paintings, jewelry, furniture, rugs, decorative objects, silver and many more treasures to behold. Explore the show all three… Continued

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Historic Downtown Charleston On Saturday, March 16, join the always eagerly anticipated Charleston St. Patrick’s Day Celebration! The parade begins at 10 am at King and Radcliffe Streets, and proceeds down King to Broad Street with the conclusion at the Cathedral of St. Johns. The celebration continues with the annual Tri-Color… Continued

Food and wine connoisseurs can enlighten both their palates and senses during the Charleston Wine + Food Festival, a non-profit organization that celebrates the food culture of Charleston. Discover the distinctive flavors of the Lowcountry and uniquely Charleston experiences while interacting with and learning from the country’s best chefs, authors and beverage professionals. With a… Continued