15 Things to Do in Charleston This Week · July 2–5, 2026

Arts & Culture

Student Improv Jam Night

Theatre 99 improv students and members of the public do improv scenes with company members — anyone can put their name in the hat.

Thursday, July 2, 2026 8:00 PM · Theatre 99

"Beautility" Workshop: Strategies for Renewal

Local artist Cookie Washington leads a collaborative crafting session honoring resourceful African American textile traditions rooted in storytelling.

Friday, July 3, 2026 · Charleston

Music & Nightlife

Dylan Marlowe

Emerging country artist from Statesboro, Georgia with a punk-rock-tinged sound performs in Charleston.

Thursday, July 2, 2026 · Charleston

Infinitefreefall + Birdleaf

Punk, shoegaze, psych, and garage sounds on the Deck Stage at Charleston Pour House.

Thursday, July 2, 2026 6:00 PM · Charleston Pour House

Armor For Sleep with Spanish Love Songs & Flycatcher

Reunited post-hiatus rock act Armor For Sleep tours with LA pop-punk band Spanish Love Songs at Music Farm.

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 8:00 PM · Music Farm, 32 Ann St, Charleston

Matt Maeson at Charleston Music Hall

Matt Maeson brings the Watch My Step Tour to the Charleston Music Hall with special guest Joe P.

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 8:00 PM · Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St

Live at Firefly with Wilco

Legendary alt-rock band Wilco performs on Firefly Distillery's 5-acre outdoor field surrounded by live oaks and marsh views.

Friday, July 10, 2026 · Firefly Distillery, 4201 Spruill Ave, North Charleston

Family-Friendly

Independence Celebration Family Fun Event at the Heyward-Washington House

Celebrate the Fourth at the house of a Declaration of Independence signer with hands-on Revolutionary history stations including candle rolling.

Friday, July 3, 2026 10:00 AM · Heyward-Washington House

Festivals & Special Events

July 4th Festival and Celebration

A free Fourth of July festival and celebration at 1001 Everglades Dr in North Charleston.

Saturday, July 4, 2026 5:00 PM · 1001 Everglades Dr, North Charleston, SC

Date Night

Fourth of July at The Watch

Rooftop Fourth of July celebration with food and spirits at The Watch Rooftop Kitchen and Spirits.

Saturday, July 4, 2026 7:00 PM · The Watch Rooftop Kitchen and Spirits

Bastille Day in Hutson Alley

Charleston Magazine Club celebrates Bastille Day beneath the lanterns of historic Hutson Alley with French-inspired fare, cocktails, live music, and Rue de Jean's 25th anniversary.

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 · Hutson Alley, Charleston

Free Events

Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence

A public reading of the Declaration of Independence at the historic Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon.

Saturday, July 4, 2026 · The Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon

Outdoors & Active

Soul Sunday Class with Denise White

A signature 75-minute all-levels Soul Sunday yoga class with Denise White — move intentionally, breathe fully, settle the mind.

Sunday, July 5, 2026 10:00 AM · Community Yoga, 815 Savannah Hwy, Charleston

Momdays Sweat + Social

A fitness and social meetup for moms at Kenny Flowers in Charleston.

Saturday, July 11, 2026 10:00 AM · Kenny Flowers, Charleston

Food & Drink

Monthly Wine Dinner at 39 Rue de Jean

A monthly wine dinner at the beloved Charleston brasserie 39 Rue de Jean.

Thursday, July 16, 2026 6:30 PM · 39 Rue De Jean