Charleston Performing Arts Events

Charleston Performing Arts events feature dance shows, live music, theatrical performances, and more this January, February, and March at Charleston Performing Arts venues.

The North Charleston Performing Arts Center, Charleston Dock Street Theatre, and other Charleston venues present incredible performances for the local Charleston community and visitors from out of town. Professional dancers, singers, and talented artists will entertain audiences of all ages this January, February, and March 2013.

Plan ahead with family and friends so that you can experience these incredible Charleston events. Visiting Charleston from out of town to attend an upcoming performing arts event? Take advantage of hotel discounts from our local hotel partners. We look forward to seeing you at Charleston's upcoming events!

Blue Man Group
January 11 - 13, 2013
Blue Man Group is best known for their wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts which combine comedy, music, and technology to produce a totally unique form of entertainment. Although it is impossible to describe, people of all ages agree that Blue Man Group is an intensely exciting and wildly outrageous show. Call 843-529-5000 for more information.

North Charleston Pops - Music of Stage and Screen
January 19, 2013
The North Charleston Pops! Presents music from great films and classic Broadway shows, featuring the father-daughter duo of Tim and Sara King. Guests can look forward to songs from Somewhere in Time, Pirates of the Caribbean, Jurassic Park, and more. Call 843-529-5000 for more information.

The Secret Garden
January 25 - February 3, 2013
The Secret Garden tells the story of Mary Lennox, a spoiled 11-year-old orphan, who is returned to England to live at her uncle's mansion. Mystery unfolds as Mary discovers family secrets and a hidden garden. Will Mary learn that caring for something as simple as a garden can unlock the key to her heart and soul? Call 843-577-7183 for more information.

Yes! It's Gershwin
February 9, 2013 at 7:30PM
You've never seen A Rhapsody in Blue staged like this before! Jill Eathorne Bahr choreographs the music of the great George Gershwin again. Just as she did ten years ago with An American in Paris, Ms. Bahr has created another of her lovely, poetic compositions for one of Gershwin's most well-loved compositions.

A Woman Called Truth
February 15 - March 3, 2013
A Woman Called Truth chronicles the remarkable story of Sojourner Truth from the day she was a slave girl and sold away from her family, through her struggle to free herself and her son, to her emergence as revered leader and farsighted advocate for abolition, and visionary pioneer for women's rights. A Woman Called Truth combines Truth's actual words with authentic slave songs, spirituals, and folk songs of the period to tell a moving and powerful story. Call 843-577-7183 for more information.

Les Miserables
February 19 - 24, 2013
Cameron Mackintosh presents a brand new 25th anniversary production of Boublil & Schonberg's legendary musical, Les Miserables, with glorious new staging and dazzlingly reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo. This new production is breaking box office records wherever it goes. Call 843-529-5000 for more information.

Boeing - Boeing
March 8 - 24, 2013
It's the swinging 60's and, in Paris, and American playboy is juggling love affairs with three sexy stewardesses, one from TWA, one from Lufthansa, and one from Air Fance. When all three unexpectedly turn up at his apartment on the same night, the comic fireworks begin. With the slamming doors of a frenzied French farce, Boeing-Boeing has had audiences laughing in the aisles in London and New York revivals, and is sure to delight Charleston's funny-bone. Call 843-577-7183 for more information.

Lord of the Dance
March 16, 2013 at 8:00PM
Watch Lord of the Dance, created by Michael Flatley, at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center on March 16, 2013 at 8:00PM. Lord of the Dance has been thrilling audiences for more than a decade. Do not miss your chance to see this live performance in Charleston, South Carolina. Call 843-529-5000 for more information.

If you are hosting or attending an upcoming performing arts event that is not currently on this list, please contact us so that we can add your event for FREE!

Danielle Snyder
Charleston SC Events

Charleston South Carolina April 2012 Events

Charleston, South Carolina is looking forward to a month full of exciting events and unique activities. Whether you are looking for Easter festivities, outdoor recreation, festivals, or theatrical performances, there is an event for you this April 2012 in Charleston, SC. Take a glance at the upcoming events listed below and start making plans today with family and friends! Visiting Charleston from out of town? Take advantage of these special hotel deals so that you can experience all that Charleston, SC has to offer!

Featured Event
Get your tickets today for an evening full of dance entertainment that will support a wonderful cause! The 2012 Oxygen Ball features a gourmet station dinner, live and silent auctions, and the Lowcountry Dancing with the Stars Competition. Save the date for the 2012 Oxygen Ball on April 20, 2012 at 7:00PM. Proceeds will benefit the American Lung Association in South Carolina. 

Easter in Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina is always an exciting place to spend the Easter holiday. With egg hunts, egg drops, parades, festivals, and more, there are plenty of activities to choose from that will entertain the entire family. Check out our Easter in Charleston blog entry to see a list of upcoming Easter holiday events.

Performing Arts
Visit the North Charleston Coliseum & Performing Arts Center to see a spectacular performance of the musical Wicked! Wick is the untold story of the witches of Oz, declared 'Best Musical of the Decade' by Entertainment Weekly. Wicked will be in Charleston from April 19 - 29, 2012, so get your tickets today!

Festivals
Easter weekend is just around the corner and the entire family can celebrate at the Easter Festival at Freshfields Village. Children can enjoy an inflatable slide, jump castle, face painter, and Easter crafts. The Easter Bunny will also make an appearance! The best part? This event is free for all! Food and beverage will be available for purchase. Perhaps you are looking for a festival that allows you to bring your ENTIRE family, including your four-legged, furry friends. How about spending the weekend at the Pet Fest from April 14 - 15, 2012!  Enjoy a full weekend of exhibits, demonstrations, entertainment and more!

Outdoor Recreation
If you like to be outdoors and active, the following events are definitely for you! First up is the 3rd Annual Charleston Bed Race Fundraiser on April 15, 2012. Teams of 5 people will create their own bed and push it on a 100 yard course in Hampton Park against other teams. The following weekend is the Bodhi's Revenge SUP Race scheduled for April 22, 2012 at 8:00AM. This is the Charleston's area first and only SUP surf slalom and Battle of the Paddle style event so register today so that you can be one of the first competitors!

We are looking forward to a month full of exciting Charleston events. Check out our Upcoming Events page for additional events and activities coming up in April 2012. Tell us all about the events that you participate in by posting on our blog and Facebook page. We love to see comments and pictures about these spectacular Charleston events. We look forward to hearing from you!

Danielle Snyder
Charleston SC Events