🌴 6 Strangers. One Table. Dinner Like Never Before

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Congrats to Joanne A. of West Ashley who guessed correctly in last week’s “Where Are We?” I was at 450 Meeting Street downtown, the former Money Man Pawn building which has a young Bill Murray painted on its side. It’s Bill at his mid-80s finest, Dr. Peter Venkman in Ghostbusters.

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Saturday 63° / 39° ⛅ 💧3%

Sunday 52° / 31° ⛅ 💧14%

Yoga in the Park with The Works | 8:30 - 9:15 AM | American Gardens, Downtown | Join us for Yoga in the Park at American Gardens.

21st Annual Wild Dunes Author Event and Weekend with Mary Alice Monroe | 4 - 6 PM | Wild Dunes Resort, Isle of Palms | Experience the 21st Annual Wild Dunes Author Event & Weekend with Mary Alice Monroe.

SC Stingrays vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits I 7:05 PM | North Charleston Coliseum | Join us for Pickleball Night as we celebrate the fastest-growing sport with themed fun and exclusive offers.

Cupid - The Line Dance King | 8 - 10 PM | HonkyTonk Saloon, 192 College Park Rd, Charleston | Join Cupid, the Line Dance King, for a fun night of epic moves and good vibes in person!

Winnie the Pooh Weekend | 10 AM - 5 PM | Children's Museum of the Lowcountry, Downtown | Step into the Hundred Acre Wood at the Children’s Museum for a Winnie the Pooh Weekend, happening January 17 & 18!

Plant Based Brunch Baking Class: Cinnamon Rolls, Galette & More | 11 AM - 2 PM | Chef's Collective, 874 Orleans Rd, West Ashley | Celebrate the flavors of the season in this immersive, plant-based winter brunch class. You’ll start by preparing your own take-and-bake cinnamon rolls.

Bye Bye Birdie (Youth Edition) I 2 PM | Lucy Beckham High School Performing Arts Center, Mount Pleasant | Bye Bye Birdie (Youth Edition) is a loving musical send-up of the early 1960s, small-town America, teenagers, and rock & roll, inspired by the real-life phenomenon of Elvis Presley being drafted

MLK Jr. Commemorative Concert - Still Standing I 5 PM | St. Matthew Baptist Church, 2005 Reynolds Ave, North Charleston | Lowcountry Voices (LCV), a multicultural and ethnically diverse choral performing arts organization, returns for their 13th annual MLK Jr. holiday concert in North Charleston.

Dorchester Braves Golf Tournament & Fundraiser | 8 AM - 5 PM | The Golfers Lounge, 605 N Main st, Summerville | Times: 4 Waves each day, pick your time!

An Evening With Larry The Cable Guy I 7 PM | North Charleston Coliseum | All guests ages 2 & above require a ticket for entry. A clear bag policy is in effect for all events at the Coliseum and Performing Arts Center.

Dolly's Birthday Bash | New Realm Brewing, Daniel Island | Join us as we celebrate the Queen of Country, Dolly Parton, on her birthday!

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We’re already at 70 sign-ups and capping this Dinner Club at 90, so if you’re still “thinking about it,” just know future-you will be annoyed when this sells out without you.

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A quiet but powerful shift just changed the housing market’s trajectory.

According to a recent Washington Post article, there are now more homeowners with mortgage rates above 6% than below 3%, weakening the long-standing “lock-in effect.” At the same time, Homes.com reports mortgage demand jumped 28.5% in early January as rates briefly dipped below 6% for the first time since 2022—early proof that buyers are paying attention.

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Friday, January 16

Dave Landeo | 7:00 PM–10:00 PM | The Dinghy (Isle of Palms) | Acoustic artist Dave Landeo performs on the patio.

65 North Pickers | 6:00 PM | Charleston Pour House – deck stage | Bluegrass quartet blending traditional bluegrass with jam‑band improvisation.

Yonder Mountain String Band | 8:30 PM | Charleston Pour House – main stage | Progressive jamgrass pioneers with intricate harmonies and virtuosic playing.

Bubba & Dale | 2:00 PM–5:00 PM | Henry’s on the Market | Local duo performing daytime acoustic sets.

Zach Quillen | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM | Henry’s on the Market | Singer‑songwriter delivering soul‑infused rock.

Loren Griste | 9:30 PM–12:30 AM | Henry’s on the Market | Late‑night solo acoustic set.

Palmetto Drive | 10:00 PM–1:00 AM | Henry’s on the Market | High‑energy country and rock covers.

Lola Grace Trio | 10:00 PM–1:00 AM | Henry’s on the Market | Jazzy trio with soulful vocals.

Good Company | 10:00 PM–1:00 AM | Henry’s on the Market | Classic‑rock favorites in the late slot.

Sherri Shepherd – Make it Make Sense Tour | 8:00 PM (doors 7:00 PM) | Charleston Music Hall | Stand‑up star Sherri Shepherd brings her comedy tour to Charleston.

Country Night | 9:00 PM (doors 8:00 PM) | Music Farm | 21+ high‑energy DJ dance party blending country classics with new sounds.

She Returns From War w/ Human Resources | 9:00 PM–2:00 AM | The Royal American | Charleston indie‑folk singer with support from Human Resources.

Saturday, January 17

Hunter Fieck | 2:00 PM–5:00 PM | Henry’s on the Market | Acoustic afternoon covers.

Reedy River String Band | 6:00 PM | Charleston Pour House – deck stage | Progressive newgrass band with complex arrangements.

Jeff Caldwell | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM | Henry’s on the Market | Country‑rock singer–songwriter.

Rock the 90’s | 8:00 PM (doors 7:00 PM) | Music Farm | Tribute band ripping through grunge and pop‑rock hits of the 1990s.

Electric Avenue – The 80’s MTV Experience | 8:00 PM (doors 7:00 PM) | Charleston Music Hall | Atlanta‑based band recreates 1980s MTV hits with synths and big hair.

Yonder Mountain String Band | 8:30 PM | Charleston Pour House – main stage | Second night of progressive jamgrass.

Slim S.O.U.L. w/ Kaizër, Unheard Ent. & Cervan Campbell | 9:00 PM–2:00 AM | The Royal American | Soulful hip‑hop set with local openers.

Spoda | 9:30 PM–12:30 AM | Henry’s on the Market | Funky acoustic set.

East Bay Band | 10:00 PM–1:00 AM | Henry’s on the Market | Party band playing rock and pop hits.

Chris Williams | 10:00 PM–1:00 AM | Henry’s on the Market | Versatile singer covering classics and modern tunes.

Benderfunk | 10:00 PM–1:00 AM | Henry’s on the Market | High‑energy funk grooves.

Legacy: Greatest R&B, Soul & Motown Hits | 7:00 PM & 9:30 PM | Forte Jazz Lounge | Vocal trio delivers Motown and R&B hits with lush harmonies.

Sunday, January 18

New Ghost Town – Bluegrass Brunch | 11:00 AM–2:00 PM | Prohibition (downtown) | Sunday brunch with live bluegrass.

Motown Throwdown | 1:30 PM–5:00 PM | Charleston Pour House – deck stage | Sunday brunch jam with rotating band members playing soul and funk.

Joe Fisher | 2:00 PM–5:00 PM | Henry’s on the Market | Afternoon acoustic set.

Gracious Day | 9:30 PM–12:30 AM | Henry’s on the Market | Soulful late‑night performance.

The Black Jacket Symphony presents Talking Heads’ “Stop Making Sense” | 7:30 PM (doors 6:30 PM) | Charleston Music Hall | Ensemble performs the Talking Heads classic album note‑for‑note.

Zeta w/ Florida Man & Catholics | 8:00 PM | Charleston Pour House – main stage | Venezuelan post‑rock outfit Zeta with support from Florida Man and Catholics.

Battle of the Bands Concert | 8:00 PM (doors 7:00 PM) | Music Farm | Local bands compete as part of the Black Food Truck Festival.

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