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Happy Thursday, Charleston. This day in 1780 marked the moment when the British siege of Charleston shifted from posturing to serious siege warfare. After positioning themselves across the harbor in late March, British forces under Henry Clinton began the first siege parallel — a line of fortifications dug 800 yards from the American defenses where Charlestonians huddled behind their makeshift breastworks.

Over the next five weeks, the British would tighten the noose with relentless discipline, and on May 12, the city surrendered in what became the worst American defeat of the entire Revolution. April 2 was the day the game changed from standoff to slow suffocation..

Congrats to Laura F. of Naples, FL who guessed correctly in last week’s “Where Are We?” I was at the fictional Kildare County Sheriff’s Station, of Outer Banks fame.

To us locals (and Laura), that means I was on Pitt Street in the Old Village looking at the condo building across from the Post House.

Thursday 77° / 65° ⛅ 💧24%

Friday 77° / 64° ⛅ 💧12%

Saturday 77° / 63° ⛅ 💧11%

Sunday 78° / 62° ☀️ 💧24%

Mimi Striplin started The Tiny Tassel at 22 with a pair of handmade earrings, an Etsy shop, and an Instagram account. Ten years later, her colorful Charleston boutique has grown into a full design brand with a loyal following both here and far beyond the peninsula. But the story isn’t really about tassels — it’s about Charleston, small business, and building something one piece at a time.

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Just reply to this email, or if you’re reading on our website, email me here. The first person to guess correctly will get a shout-out at the top of our issue next week!

Paint & Sip: Floral Chicken | 7 - 9 PM | Dashi Wine Bar and Emporium, North Charleston | We’re back at Dashi—but this time we are setting up inside their NEW Wine Bar and Emporium just down the street from their restaurant!

Spring Fest Charleston I 7 PM | Building 64, Charleston Navy Yard | Join us in person for an unforgettable night featuring FLO RIDA and the YING YANG TWINS!

Fabiola Méndez Quartet | 7:30 - 8:30 PM | Simons Center Recital Hall, Downtown | College of Charleston hosts a one-night-only performance by world-renowned artist Fabiola Méndez and her quartet.

Isle of Palms Easter Egg Hunt | 10 AM - 12 PM I The Easter Bunny, jump castles, a face painter, candy, and music — IOP's annual Easter Egg Hunt on April 4th is the kind of morning that makes kids lose their minds (in the best possible way), rain or shine.

James Island Town Market | 6 - 9 PM | Town Hall Parking Lot | The 1st Friday of every month has live music, crafts, lawn games, food trucks and fresh produce vendors.

Tenebrae - Darkness before the Dawn | 7 - 8:15 PM | Old St. Andrew's Parish Church, West Ashley | The King's Counterpoint choral chamber ensemble Vox Regis presents Tenebrae - Darkness before the Dawn.

Charleston Farmers Market 2026 | 8 AM - 2 PM | Marion Square | Back at Marion Square — every Saturday morning through November. Local produce, fresh flowers, artisan goods, live music, and enough food vendors to justify skipping brunch plans entirely.

Spring Food Truck Feastival | 12 - 4 PM | Firefly Distillery, Park Circle | Food trucks, live music, and craft cocktails along Noisette Creek — free, family-friendly, and exactly what a Saturday afternoon in April should look like.

Outside Streetball Festival ft. Nappy Roots I 12 PM | The Refinery, Downtown | 3-on-3 hoops, a dunk contest, live art, local vendors, and Nappy Roots headlining — Charleston's first streetball festival is exactly as good as it sounds.

Cirque de Paris | 1:30 - 3 PM | Citadel Mall | Experience the magic, wonder, and breathtaking artistry direct from Paris to your hometown.

BofA Museums on Us Weekend (IAAM) | 10 AM - 4 PM | International African American Museum | Bank of America offers cardholders new ways to get out and learn about the world around them, with free general admission to IAAM.

Easter in Hampton Park | 10:30 - 11:30 AM | Rose Pavilion at Hampton Park | Bunny snuggles at 9:30 am. Easter egg hunt at 10 am. Easter service with communion at 10:30 am. Free baked goods and refreshments!

The Odd Couple I 3 PM | Queen Street Playhouse, Downtown | Neil Simon’s revision of his hugely successful play, The Odd Couple, sees the lead characters transformed into Olive Madison and Florence Unger.

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