Charleston SC November 2013 Events

Charleston South Carolina November 2013 events include the 20th Running of the Charleston Cup, the Slim Down the Celebrity Softball Game,  the 16th Annual Tour of Homes, Charleston festivals, local fairs and South Carolina competitions!

Give thanks and celebrate a bountiful Harvest season with a day of feasting, games, music and fun at the 2013 Harvest Festival! Enjoy live music, fabulous food and a full day of horse races at the 20th Running of the Charleston Cup and cheer on your favorite celebrities at the Southwest Airlines Slim Down the South Celebrity Softball Challenge. There are activities and events or people of all ages and interests this November 2013! Mark your calendar today so that you can join us at these Charleston events!

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Charleston SC Events November 2013: 

Art on Paper Fair
November 1 - 3, 2013
The Gibbes Museum of Art is pleased to announce its second-annual Art on Paper Fair. This exciting weekend celebrates the visual arts of Charleston with fabulous artwork for sale, lively programs, demonstrations, and fun events. Held at the Gibbes Museum of Art, the Art on Paper Fair features works on paper from prominent American art dealers featuring works celebrating the south. Call 843-722-2706 for more information.

2013 Harvest Festival
November 2, 2013
Long ago, agricultural families in the Colonial Southeast and across America gathered every fall to give thanks and celebrate a bountiful Harvest season with a day of feasting, games, music and fun. To keep this spirited tradition alive, the Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission will host the 12th Annual Southern Eagle Harvest Fest at Mullet Hall Equestrian Center. Come on down and enjoy some foot-stompin’ live music from five local bluegrass bands. There is plenty to keep the kiddies occupied including hay rides, a stick pony corral, pumpkin decorating, penny diving, lasso demonstrations, crafts and more. Feast on Southern delights like finger-lickin’ Carolina barbeque, kettle korn, and all of your favorite festival foods! Plus, there will be icy-cold beverages available for purchase. Once you’ve eaten your fill, head on over to the crafters market, great for holiday shopping! Call 843-795-4386 for more information.

16th Annual Tour of Homes
November 2, 2013 from 10AM - 4PM
For the first time, homes on both Kiawah and Seabrook Islands will be featured on the Charleston Symphony Orchestra League’s (CSOL) 16th Annual Symphony Tour of Homes. For the past 15 years, the Symphony Tour of Homes has been known for showcasing a wide variety of outstanding residences, each unique in its architectural and interior design, reflecting the varied interests and lifestyles of their owners, and this year is no exception. Guests are invited to tour five exceptional homes, all enhanced by live music provided by CSOL scholarship recipients and Charleston Symphony Orchestra (CSO) musicians.  They will also enjoy a special 5PM concert on The Green at Freshfields Village featuring the Charleston Symphony Orchestra with former Assistant Concertmaster, Stuart Malina conducting. Call 843-873-2627.

North Charleston POPS - Military Salute
November 2, 2013 at 7:30PM
The North Charleston POPS! honors our country’s Veterans and enlisted troops in a moving and diverse concert of patriotic and popular music. Las Vegas artist Steve Lippia sings the biggest hits of Frank Sinatra, Andy Williams and others. The night will also include a video tribute and an attempt to set a world’s record for the most buglers assembled! Call 843-529-5000 for ticket information.

15th Annual Charleston James Island Connector Run
November 2, 2013
Kick off the month of November in Charleston, SC at the 15th Annual Charleston James Island Connector Run! Sign up for the 10K Run & Fun Bike Ride of the 5K Run & Walk! Both runs start at Cannon Park near the corner of Ashley Ave. and Bennett St. Pre-race activities will take place at Cannon Park. The post-race festival will also be held at Cannon Park and includes food, water, beer and a band. Proceeds from the Charleston James Island Connector Run benefit the Gavalas Kolanko Foundation (GKF), a local charity that awards annual scholarships to students with physical disabilities. Call 843-478-5001 for more information.

Holiday Festival of Lights Fun Run & Walk
November 6 - 7, 2013
Join us for a two-mile non-competitive fun run and walk and special preview of the Holiday Festival of Lights at James Island County Park. After reaching the finish line, participants are invited to enjoy all that the festival has to offer. Call 843-795-4386 for more information.

Slim Down The South Celebrity Softball Game
November 9, 2013 at 2:05PM
The Southwest Airlines Slim Down the South Celebrity Softball Challenge is an amazing 'Field of Dreams' day at the ballpark and a softball game between celebrity teams to raise awareness and monies for Louie's Kids to combat childhood obesity in the areas hardest hit by this epidemic. There will be a dedicated kid’s area during the game, funny antics during and between innings and an entertaining game of softball to complete the night!

YALLFest in Charleston SC
November 9, 2013 from 10AM - 7PM
50 of the country’s top Young Adult authors, including 25 New York Times bestsellers will be attending YALLFest this year! Enjoy panels, presentations and signings on three stages on Upper King Street, as well as the infamous YA Smackdown! This event is free except for the keynote and smackdown. The list of 2013 Authors includes Leigh Bardugo, Pseudonymous Bosch, Alexandra Bracken, Libba Bray and many  more! Call 843-853-2252 for more information!

20th Running of the Charleston Cup
November 10, 2013
The 20th running of the Charleston Cup will take place at The Plantation at Stono Ferry on Sunday, November 10, 2013. Started by the South Carolina Jockey Club, the Charleston Cup is much more than just a horse race. The Cup is the social event of the season – and definitely not to be missed! You don’t have to be a “horse person” to enjoy all the Charleston Cup has to offer. The race weekend kicks off with the elegant black-tie Race Ball on Friday. Live music, fabulous food and a special race preview combine to make this gala party an essential element in the total Cup experience. Sunday morning, the real excitement begins as the nation’s top riders, trainers, and owners prepare to compete for purses totaling $50,000. Over 16,000 spectators will enjoy a full day at the races with exciting steeplechase and flat races. The gates open at 9:00AM, and attendees arrive early with their picnic baskets packed with everything from champagne and caviar to fried chicken and cold beer. Call 843-766-6202 for more information!

Charleston Classic
November 21 - 24, 2013
The 2013 Charleston Classic will be held November 21, 22 and 24, at TD Arena in Charleston, SC. The sixth annual event features an eight-team field, including UAB, Clemson, Davidson, Georgia, UMass, Nebraska, New Mexico and Temple. The Charleston Classic will feature a bracket format with 12 games over three days. Each team will compete in one game per day, advancing through the bracket. The two teams that remain undefeated throughout will face off in a championship game on the final day of competition. Call 843-953-2632 for more information.

5th Annual Holiday Pub Crawl
November 26, 2013 - January 10, 2014
The 5th annual Holiday Pub Crawl is back by popular demand! The pub tour is the absolute BEST way to tour Charleston in a unique and festive way, celebrating everything local! Nothing represents the holiday season better than friends, family, warm cider & spirits, and tables topped with plates of different hors d'oeuvres to enjoy! The Pub Tour celebrates the holiday season in the same way, and we invite you to bring your friends and family along on our Holiday Pub Crawl to visit historic taverns and pubs, and to feast on appetizers and holiday treats, while tasting a pint of local craft beer, Christmas ale or beverage of choice. This 2.5 hour tour visits 4 historic pubs where everyone can have their favorite beverage and enjoy complimentary appetizers at two out of the four pubs! Call 843-577-5535 for more information.

Danielle Snyder
Charleston SC Events

Charleston SC September 2013 Events

Charleston South Carolina September 2013 events feature music festivals, live concerts, Charleston cruises, and more!

Conflict MMA Presents Carolina Cage Fights 13, Lt. Dan is performing live at the Citadel, and the North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center is welcoming popular comedians and musicians this September 2013 in Charleston, SC!

Mark your calendar today so that you can attend these exciting Charleston events. Visiting from out of town? Call our Charleston hotel partners to make your reservations today! 

September 2013 Charleston Events:

Blues and BBQ Harbor Cruises
September 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2013
Enjoy a two hour Charleston Harbor cruise that features a delicious Home Team BBQ Buffet and live blues music by well-known Blues Bands! Tickets are just $39.95 per person. Call 843-722-1112 to reserve your seats today!

Shaggin' On The Cooper
September 7, 2013 - Coastal Breeze Band
Dust off your dancing shoes and get ready for summer and Shaggin’ on the Pier! Live music will fill the air with local bands performing at the Mount Pleasant Pier. Gates open at 7:00pm and the music begins at 8:00pm. All ages are invited to let loose, breathe in the ocean breeze and dance the night away under the stars. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.

Conflict MMA Presents Carolina Cage Fights 13
September 14, 2013 at 7:00PM
Featuring our 155lb Pro Title fight with Joe "The Hitman" Elmore coming off of a huge knockout of Jerrid Burke in Bellator versus Charleston MMA's own Jeremy "the Lil Beast" Severn after his 2nd round submission in June against Georgia's high ranked Lawson mcClure. Other fighters featured: Stryker Huffman, Chad Booth, Joe Council, Mike Hazzard, Buddy Barre, Kenny "The Karate Kid" Pham, and many more exciting bouts. Call 843-529-5000 for more information.

Lt. Dan Rocks the Citadel
September 14, 2013 at 5:30PM
Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band will be performing in honor of some of our nation's most severely injured Veterans at Johnson Hagood Stadium! More than 200 of these Veterans and their Caregivers from all over the country will be attending. This is a chance for our community to show their gratitude for these Veterans' sacrifice as well as see an incredible show. Please visit www.LDW4.org or any Charleston Visitor Center for tickets and additional details. All proceeds from this event go straight to the Independence Fund (a non-profit organizations run entirely by combat Veterans). Let's show the world how much Charleston appreciates our Veterans!

Blackwater Ukelele Festival
September 14, 2013
The Blackwater Ukelele Festival will be held at Cypress Gardens. The festival is put on by local ukulele enthusiasts. They kick the festival off with a workshop appropriate for the beginner through intermediate players. A free concert will be put on by the Charleston Hot Shots, a "Skiffle" band and The V-Tones, a unique ukulele swing band. Another unique feature is the Boat Jams, where ukulele players man the Bateau boats, 10-12 to a boat, and are rowed around the swamp singing and jamming together. Even the non-ukulele playing visitors to the park get a real kick out of it.

Steely Dan
September 15, 2013 at 7:30PM
Legendary jazz-rock icons Walter Becker and Donald Fagen have announced that STEELY DAN will hit the road again in 2013, taking their Mood Swings: 8 Miles To Pancake Day Tour to over four dozen stops throughout North America. Onstage, Donald and Walter will be joined by those same eight brilliant supporting musicians, now appearing as The Bipolar Allstars, along with The Borderline Brats — three sublime, soulful songbirds.

Boone Hall Fright Nights presents Running Scared
September 22, 2013
Just prior to the official opening of Boone Hall Fright Nights, come experience an all new event that is sure to get your heart pounding. Running Scared is a 5K run, walk, crawl, however you can make it through the Zombie Apocalypse course. As you run through Zombie infested woods at Boone Hall containing Fright Nights sets and scenes; including the all new attraction for 2013 - ZOMBIE TOWN. The object of this run is not to be the fastest (no one will be timed), but to make it to the finish line without being infected. Then join in the ultimate Zombie Bash with music, food, beer and more. This is going to be one “killer” day. 

Sigur Rós
September 25, 2013 at 7:30PM
Sigur Rós announced the ultimate U.S. leg of their globe-spanning tour, which will consist of a final, 20-show run including a stop at the North Charleston Coliseum, September 25th! The tour began a year ago on the East Coast trailing the release of the band’s sixth studio album Valtari, and will continue following next week’s release of its hard-rocking successor, Kveikur (out June 18th). Sigur Rós’ acclaimed live show is not to be missed, and can be seen for the final time in the U.S. during their tour this fall – when it’s done, it’s done. Call 843-529-5000 for ticket information.

S H E Charleston
September 27, 2013 at 10AM
September 28, 2013 at 10AM
September 29, 2013 at 11AM
Introducing SHE…The Ultimate Girls’ Weekend!The SHE image and fresh features promise a buzz-worthy experience. The 3-day affair will be brimming with vendors, celebs and local leaders in fashion, beauty, cooking, entertainment, crafts and healthy living. SHE is a party, a culinary experience, a learning opportunity and a shopping spree all rolled in to one. With fashion shows, demonstrations, giveaways, celebrity appearances and hundreds of mini boutiques, SHE Charleston is the ultimate girls’ weekend for the Lowcountry – a celebration of everything woman.

Rodney Carrington
September 27, 2013 at 8PM
Texas native, Rodney Carrington has been making audiences laugh for almost twenty years with his unique brand of stand-up comedy. The country singer-songwriter has recorded eight major label comedy albums which have sold more than two million copies … two of which have been certified Gold. His albums include such hit comedy-inspired songs as “Dancin’ With a Man”, “Show Them to Me” and “Don’t Look Now”. Do not miss your chance to see Rodney Carrington perform live at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center this September 2013! Call 843-529-5000 for ticket information.

Grace Potter & The Nocturnals
September 28, 2013
The cumulative effects of years of constant touring and the commensurate building of a loyal base one fan at a time have begun to pay off big for Grace Potter & the Nocturnals. During the most recent leg of their Roar Tour, these road warriors, who have grown into a formidable live band during a near-decade of crisscrossing the country, consistently sold out shows, having to add multiple nights in several cities to meet the demand. The tour is quickly turning into one of the summer’s hottest tickets. Call 843-529-5000 for ticket information.

Weekend Getaway in Columbia SC:

Carolina Gamecocks Football Weekend Getaway
September 14, 2013
Join Cocky at Williams-Brice Stadium on September 14, 2013 to cheer on the Carolina Gamecocks football team. Dress in garnet and black to show your support for USC as they challenge Vanderbilt in Columbia, SC. Click here for the full schedule, parking information, and nearby hotels.

Charleston SC Events
Danielle Snyder

Charleston SC May 2013 Events

Charleston SC May 2013 events feature Memorial Day Events, Mother's Day events, The Biggest Loser Casting Call, the North Charleston Arts Festival and more!

Enjoy harbor cruises, music festivals, fishing tournaments, film festivals, and more this May 2013 in Charleston, South Carolina. Take a glance at the list of upcoming events below and mark your calendar so that you can join us for these Charleston events!

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Charleston SC May 2013 Events: 

Blues & BBQ Harbor Cruises in Charleston, SC
May 2, 16, 23, & 30, 2013
Charleston Harbor Tours presents the Blues & BBQ Harbor Cruises - back by popular demand! Enjoy a 2 hour Charleston Harbor Cruise, delicious Home Team BBQ Buffet, and live blues music by well-known Blues bands! Call 888-224-5037 for ticket information.

North Charleston Arts Festival
May 3 - 11, 2013
The North Charleston Arts Festival is an annual nine-day event highlighting national, regional, and local artists and performers in the areas of Dance, Music, Theater, Visual Arts, Crafts, Photography, Media Arts, and Literature. Named a Top 20 Eventby the Southeast Tourism Society, the event has matured into one of the most comprehensive arts festivals in the state of South Carolina. Call 843-740-5854 for more information.

The Biggest Loser Casting Call in Charleston SC
May 4, 2013 from 10AM - 6PM
If you are interested in becoming a contestant on the next season of The Biggest Loser, come to the open casting call at Music Farm in Charleston, South Carolina this May 2013! Meet the Casting Directors face-to-face to increase your chance of getting cast and lose big! Take the first step to change your life by attending an open casting call in Charleston!

Mount Pleasant Pier Fishing Tournaments
May 4, 2013 - Kahuna on the Cooper
Visit the beautiful Mount Pleasant Pier for a season of fishing tournaments. Along with beautiful views, the Pier offers great fishing! Prizes are awarded for the largest game fish catch in each of the following categories: Adult Angler, Lady Angler, Youth Angler (12 and under), Senior Angler, and Total Weight of 5 Fish. Call 843-762-9946 for more information.

5th Annual All-American Crawfish Boil in West Ashley
May 5, 2013 at 12PM
Home Team BBQ West Ashley presents the 5th Annual All-Americana Crawfish Boil featuring Jim and Stewart Marshall of Junkyard Angel, Trainwrecks, Royal Tinfoil, and Dash Rip Rock. Admission is $10 and includes one FREE plate of Crawfish. Additional plates will be sold for $5 each while supplies last. Call 843-225-7427 for more information.

Pups, Yups, and Food Trucks in Charleston SC
May 9, 2013 - Dave Landeo
May 23, 2013 - Rawberry Jam
May 30, 2013 - Nathan Calhoun
You and your pup are invited to attend Pups, Yups, & Food Trucks at Mont Pleasant Palmetto Islands County Park for live music, beverages, and food trucks. Free with regular gate admission of $1 per person. Call 843-795-4386 for more information.

Charleston Food Film Festival
May 10 & 11, 2013
Taste what you see on the screen at the Charleston Food Festival this May 2013. Through documentaries, features and short films, the Festival showcases the best, and the most memorable, of the world's favorite foods. Along with a heaping helping of mouth-watering films, Motz, Hawk and company serve up the food that guests are watching on the screen for a multi-sensory, full bodied experience.

2013 Moms' Run and Family Fun Day
May 11, 2013
The 2013 Moms' Run will take place at Blackbaud Stadium on Daniel Island. Stay after the race for Family Fun Day with activities for children, entertainment, food and music. Admission to Family Fun Day is free with your Moms' Run registration. Call 843-410-3585 for more information about this Charleston event.

Winestock Music Festival
May 11, 2013 from 12PM - 6PM
Attend Woodstock with a wine twist this May 2013! Winestock will offer wine and Firefly tastings, live music, food, a 'Best Hippie' costume contest and entertainment for the little hippies. Admission is $5 per adult, children are free. Bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy music from The Sweetgrass Girls, The Bullgrapes, and the Tarlatans. Food vendors such as Farm on Fire, Jack's Cosmic Dogs, Stono Cafe, Diggity Donuts, and King of Pops will be at this event. Call 843-559-6867 for more information.

Mother's Day Brunch and Riverboat Cruise on the Carolina Queen
May 12, 2013 from 11:30AM - 1:30PM
Celebrate Mother's Day aboard the Carolina Queen where you will enjoy a delicious catered brunch buffet by Duvall Events and live music by the River City Dixieland Jazz Band. The Carolina Queen is the only paddlewheel style boat on Charleston Harbor. Call 800-344-4483 to get your cruise tickets today.

Charleston Beer Garden
May 18, 2013
Charleston Beer Garden 2013 presents dozens of craft brews from over 10 breweries available in samples, steins, or growlers. Guests will enjoy live music, Beer Olympics, Earth Fare Beer School, and Homebrewers' Village. Inspired by the festive biergartens of Germany, Brittlebank Park will be transformed into Charleston's largest pop-up beer garden. Call 843-619-0229 for more information.

Moonlight Mixers at Folly Beach
May 31, 2013
Shag the night away at the Folly Beach Edwin S Taylor Fishing Pier, where DJ Jim Bowers will be spinning the hottest oldies and beach music. Beverages will be available for purchase at Locklear's Beach City Grill and the Gangplank Gift & Tackle Shop. Only 600 tickets are sold for each event so call 843-795-4386 and purchase your tickets today!

Danielle Snyder
Charleston SC Events

February 2013 Charleston SC Events

Charleston SC Events in February 2013 feature romantic Valentine's Day Celebrations, Charleston sport events, incredible concerts, festivals, plays, and more!

February 2013 Charleston SC Events promise a month full of exciting activities for people of all ages and interests. Plan a romantic Valentine's Day for you and your loved one, cheer on Charleston's ice hockey team at the North Charleston Coliseum, and enjoy a spectacular play or music performance right here in Charleston, South Carolina. Planning or hosting a February event that is not already on the list? Submit your event today so that we can list it for free!

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Charleston SC February 2013 Events:

CML Day at Sweet Frog
February 2, 2013 from 1PM - 4PM
Eat frozen yogurt and support the Children's Museum of the Lowcountry (CML)! Sweet Frog Charleston is hosting CML Day: filled with fun art projects, crafts and facepainting. 20% of proceeds will be donated to CML, so be sure to join us at Sweet Frog for fun and frozen yogurt! Sweet Frog Charleston is located at 200 Meeting Street.

South Carolina Stingrays Ice Hockey
February 8, 9, 13, 22, 23, and 26, 2013
The South Carolina Stingrays have six home games this February 2013. Get your tickets today and join your friends at the North Charleston Coliseum to cheer on the three-time Kelly Cup Champion South Carolina Stingrays! Call 843-744-2248 for ticket information.

Rodney Carrington
February 9, 2013
Texas native, Rodney Carrington has been making audiences laugh for almost twenty years with his unique brand of stand-up comedy. The country singer-songwriter has recorded eight major label comedy albums which have sold more than two million copies - two of which have been certified Gold. Click here for ticket information.

Valentine's Day in Charleston, South Carolina
February 14, 2013
Celebrate Valentine's Day with your loved one in this romantic, coastal Southern city. Take a stroll along one of Charleston's beautiful beaches, enjoy a romantic dinner, and catch a play, concert, or show with your significant other this Valentine's Day 2013. Click here to learn more about Charleston's 2013 Valentine's Day Events.

HGTV Dream Home Tours on Kiawah Island
February 14-16, 17, 18, 22-23, & 24, 2013
This 3,000 square foot Platinum LEED Certified home is located in Indigo Park on Kiawah Island, SC. Indigo Park aspires to be the first luxury community in the United States where all homes are LEED Certified. The HGTV Dream Home features new low country Zen architectural style that combines traditional low country elements with contemporary flair. Don't miss your chance to tour this elegant Southern home. Call 843-740-6793 for more information.

The 2nd Annual Charleston Blues Festival
February 15, 2013 at 8:00PM
Attend the 2nd Annual Charleston Blues Festival at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center on February 15, 2013 at 8:00PM. The Charleston Blues Festival will feature Millie Jackson, Mel Waiters, TK Sould, Latimore, Theodis Ealey, and The Klass Band. Call 843-529-5000 for more information.

Yo Gabba Gabba
February 17, 2013 at 2PM and 5PM
Is your family ready to get the sillies out? Yo Gabba Gabba Live is going back on the road in 2013 with a new show, 'Get the Sillies Out' featuring the one and only DJ Lance Rock, plus Muno, Foofa, Brobee, Toodee, and of course, hip hop legend Biz Markie. Call 843-529-5000 for more information.

Les Miserables
February 19-24, 2013
Dream the Dream! 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 has been acclaimed by critics, fans, and new audiences and is breaking box office records wherever it goes.  Call 843-529-5000 for more information.

Prelude to Carnegie benefit concert at the South Carolina Aquarium
February 21, 2013
Join us for an evening to benefit Chamber Music Charleston and celebrate the upcoming tour to Carnegie Hall. This event will take place at the South Carolina Aquarium on February 21, 2013. Guests will enjoy food, a silent auction, open bar, and a Chamber Music Concert. Call 843-763-4941 for ticket information.

African American Heritage Day Festival
February 22, 2013 from 9:30AM - 2PM
From its roots in Africa to its branches in the Caribbean, the Americas, and especially South Carolina, elementary and middle school students will be immersed in African American culture and history through a variety of activities including demonstrations, reenactments, performances and hands-on experiences. Call 843-795-4386 to register.

8th Annual LifePoint Gift of Life 5K / 2K
February 23, 2013 at 9:00AM
This popular Lowcountry event draws both veteran runners and leisurely walkers. Participate to help raise awareness about and funds for organ, eye, and tissue donation. Many groups such as office coworkers, hospital employees, families, donor families, transplant recipients and their families, and school groups form teams to run or walk together. Pre-Registration before February 20th is $25. Registration after February 20th is $30. Click here to register online.

Danielle Snyder
Charleston SC Events