23 Things to Do in Charleston This Week · August 20–23, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Flow Tribe + J & The Causeways

High-energy rock, funk, and jam band Flow Tribe takes the Pour House Deck Stage alongside J & The Causeways for a Thursday night show.

Thursday, August 20, 2026 6:00 PM · Charleston Pour House, Charleston

Indie Night Live at Music Farm

Presented by Indie Night, Stu's House & 1770 Records, this indie and alternative showcase features Daddy's Beemer, Wilmot, Rohna, and Mina Roth.

Friday, August 21, 2026 8:00 PM · Music Farm, Charleston

Nikki Glaser: The Stunning Tour

Emmy-winning comedian Nikki Glaser brings her headline tour to North Charleston for two nights of sharp stand-up comedy.

Saturday, August 22, 2026 7:00 PM · North Charleston Performing Arts Center, North Charleston

Three Dog Night

Legendary rock band Three Dog Night, with 21 Billboard Top 40 hits, performs live at Charleston Music Hall with special guest Jay Psaros.

Saturday, August 22, 2026 8:00 PM · Charleston Music Hall, Charleston

Food & Drink

Adult Swim at Paradiso featuring Chris Underwood

An evening event at Paradiso Charleston featuring Chris Underwood — a lively nighttime swim-and-social experience.

Friday, August 21, 2026 7:00 PM · Paradiso Charleston

King Street Margarita Competition Crawl

Seven downtown Charleston bars go head-to-head with 14 margaritas in the running and only one champion — a lively weekend bar crawl through King Street.

Saturday, August 22, 2026 · Downtown Charleston / King Street

August Happy Hour at Tideland Brewing

Late Morning Charleston Hikers hosts a casual social happy hour at Tideland Brewing — a welcoming meetup open to all 25–47 crowd.

Saturday, August 22, 2026 3:00 PM · Tideland Brewing, Charleston

Motown Throwdown at Pour House + Sunday Brunch Farmers Market

Start Sunday with the Pour House Farmers Market (11am–3pm) and stay for Motown Throwdown on the Deck Stage — brunch, browsing, and soul music all in one.

Sunday, August 23, 2026 11:00 AM · Charleston Pour House, Charleston

Arts & Culture

Images of Charleston Issue Release at The Waverly

Charleston Magazine Club celebrates the unveiling of this year's winning Images of Charleston photographs with cocktails, light bites, music, and community.

Thursday, August 20, 2026 · The Waverly, Charleston

Gullah Doll Making Class

Learn the traditional Gullah craft of doll making at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, celebrating a living Lowcountry cultural tradition.

Saturday, August 22, 2026 · Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, Charleston

The Wizard of Oz – Charleston Stage at Dock Street Theatre

Follow the yellow brick road with Charleston Stage's beloved Broadway production at the historic Dock Street Theatre, featuring all the classic songs.

Friday, August 28, 2026 · Historic Dock Street Theatre, Charleston

Lines of Liberty: Sketching the Revolution with Local Artist Jennifer York

Local artist Jennifer York leads an introduction to sketching workshop using items from the Charleston Museum's collection as direct observation subjects.

Saturday, August 29, 2026 10:00 AM · The Charleston Museum, Charleston

Free Events

Fossil Friday with Curator of Natural History Matthew Gibson

Join Charleston Museum's Curator of Natural History for a free Friday afternoon session exploring current fossil projects in the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab.

Friday, August 21, 2026 3:30 PM · The Charleston Museum, Charleston

Music in the Park at American Gardens

Free live music at American Gardens on King Street runs Saturday and Sunday from 4–7 PM — a relaxed open-air afternoon downtown.

Saturday, August 22, 2026 4:00 PM · American Gardens, 174 King Street, Charleston

Charleston Running Club Tuesday Night Group Run

The Charleston Running Club meets at Kickin' Chicken every Tuesday at 6:30 PM for group runs — bridge or flat pier route, all paces welcome.

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 6:30 PM · Kickin' Chicken, Charleston

Outdoors & Active

Sunset Yoga at Charleston Harbor Resort, Patriots Point

Unwind with harbor views at this weekly sunset yoga session by Serenity Tree Yoga at Charleston Harbor Resort.

Thursday, August 20, 2026 6:30 PM · Charleston Harbor Resort, Patriots Point, Mount Pleasant

Sunrise Yoga at Mount Pleasant Pier

Start Saturday with a sunrise yoga session on the pier with Mount Pleasant Ladies Social Group — peaceful harbor views included.

Saturday, August 22, 2026 7:00 AM · Mount Pleasant Pier, Mount Pleasant

James Island County Park Walk and Highfalutin Coffee Social

Join Charleston Walk and Socialize for a group walk at James Island County Park followed by coffee at Highfalutin — a breezy Saturday morning outing.

Saturday, August 22, 2026 8:00 AM · James Island County Park, Charleston

Sports

Stingrays Fan Fest

The Charleston Stingrays host a Fan Fest at the North Charleston Coliseum, offering fans a chance to meet players and celebrate the upcoming season.

Saturday, August 22, 2026 · North Charleston Coliseum, North Charleston

WWE Summer Tour

WWE's biggest stars including Cody Rhodes and Rhea Ripley return to North Charleston for an electrifying live wrestling event.

Sunday, August 30, 2026 · North Charleston Coliseum, North Charleston

Festivals & Special Events

Lowcountry Rhythms: The Charleston Jazz Orchestra

The Charleston Jazz Orchestra performs Lowcountry Rhythms at the West Beach Conference Center — a special summer jazz event.

Sunday, August 23, 2026 · West Beach Conference Center, Charleston

Date Night

The Experience with Carrie R & Bella Healing at Community Yoga

A special 75-minute immersive yoga and healing experience at Community Yoga combining movement, sound, and connection.

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 7:30 PM · Community Yoga, 815 Savannah Hwy, Charleston

Hot Girl Brunch at Hideout CHS

Charleston Social Exchange hosts a lively Sunday brunch with a complimentary sun cruiser, hosted by Pool Boy Academy — tickets required.

Sunday, August 30, 2026 12:00 PM · Hideout CHS, Charleston