16 Things to Do in Charleston This Week · April 30–May 3, 2026

Music & Nightlife

ChaseWest House Music Debut at Building 64

ChaseWest makes his Charleston debut at Building 64 for a night of house music, tech house, and EDM.

Friday, May 1, 2026 · Building 64, North Charleston

Soulja Boy – The Drip Tour

Soulja Boy brings The Drip Tour to Charleston Music Hall with special guests Lil Xan, Uhfwea, and PBE Pluto.

Friday, May 1, 2026 Doors: 7:00 PM | Show: 8:00 PM · Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St., Charleston, SC

Live at Firefly with Sam Barber – The American Route Tour

Singer-songwriter Sam Barber brings The American Route Tour to Firefly Distillery's 5-acre outdoor field surrounded by live oaks and marsh views.

Friday, May 15, 2026 · Firefly Distillery, 4201 Spruill Avenue, North Charleston

Festivals & Special Events

Charleston Air Show Beach Party

Celebrate the Charleston Air Show with a beach party at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 12:00 PM · Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina

Lowcountry Strawberry Festival

Annual springtime festival at Boone Hall Plantation celebrating the strawberry harvest with food, fun, and Lowcountry traditions.

Friday, May 1 – Sunday, May 3, 2026 · Boone Hall Plantation, Mount Pleasant

Arts & Culture

Mark Bailey Artwalk at LePrince Gallery

LePrince Gallery hosts a reception and artwalk featuring the work of painter Mark Bailey.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM · LePrince Gallery, 183 & 184 King St., Charleston

Kathy Griffin

Comedian Kathy Griffin performs her New Face New Tour at Charleston Music Hall.

Sunday, May 3, 2026 Doors: 6:00 PM | Show: 7:00 PM · Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St., Charleston, SC

Special Tour of Ringleaders of Rebellion with Director Carl Borick

Museum Director and Revolutionary War historian Carl Borick leads a special guided tour of the Charleston Museum's newest exhibition, Ringleaders of Rebellion: Charleston in Revolt, 1775–1783.

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM · The Charleston Museum

Food & Drink

Nurses Week Dinner Party

Charleston Social Events hosts a special dinner party at Victor's Seafood & Steak to celebrate nurses during Nurses Week.

Sunday, May 3, 2026 5:00 PM · Victor's Seafood & Steak, Charleston

Wine Class: Intro to Piedmont, Italy

An introductory wine class focused on the Piedmont region of Italy at Wine & Company.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 11:00 AM · Wine & Company, Charleston

Family-Friendly

Teen Homeschool History Day: Defending Charleston

A STEM-infused history program exploring the Siege of Charleston, covering the chemistry of war in muskets and cannons for homeschool teens.

Friday, May 8, 2026 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM · The Charleston Museum

Outdoors & Active

LiveWild Fest

A full day of movement, music, wellness, and community at a new Charleston venue on May 2, featuring fitness classes including a strength session from the Sweat Collective.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 · Charleston

Sports

Mom's Run 5K

A 5K race at Philip Simmons High School honoring moms everywhere and supporting families dealing with postpartum depression and anxiety, with a kids run and family fun day.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 · Philip Simmons High School

Free Events

Our Sunday Run (OSR) at Hampton Park

Charleston Running Club's weekly Sunday group run departs at 8 AM from Hampton Park, featuring an 8-mile primary route with shorter options for walkers and runners of all levels.

Sunday, May 3, 2026 8:00 AM · Hampton Park, Charleston

Let's Run Charleston Weekly Tuesday Run Club

Let's Run Charleston and Cooldown team up for weekly Tuesday run meetups — all paces and vibes welcome.

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 · Charleston

Date Night

Candlelit Yin, Massage + Reiki

A self-care evening combining Yin yoga, massage, hands-on assists, and Reiki to encourage deep release and restore energy — cost is $40.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 · Charleston Community Yoga, Charleston