17 Things to Do in Charleston This Week · July 9–12, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Bombargo

Vintage-pop duo Bombargo encourages singing and dancing along during their energetic live concerts.

Thursday, July 9, 2026

FOXY G's 4th Annual Birthday Bash

Bluegrass and rock birthday bash at the Pour House Deck Stage featuring Big Stoner Creek ft. The Hopeaholics.

Thursday, July 9, 2026 6:00 PM · Charleston Pour House, Deck Stage

Laugh for a Lincoln

Hilarious improv comedy for just $5 at Charleston's home for improv comedy, Theatre 99.

Thursday, July 9, 2026 8:00 PM · Theatre 99

AQUA: A Wet 'N Wild Foam Party Experience

A wild foam party dance experience at Music Farm — bring your swimwear and expect a soaking good time.

Friday, July 10, 2026 9:00 PM · Music Farm

Food & Drink

Tea & Tradition: Exploring Lowcountry Herbs

Darren Hartford of Oliver Pluff & Co. leads an engaging herbal tea workshop with light bites and herbal cold toddy cocktails.

Thursday, July 9, 2026 · Middleton Place

Free Events

Free Verse Poets Open Mic Night

Charleston's first poet laureate Marcus Amaker hosts an open mic night offering community members a chance to read poems.

Friday, July 10, 2026

Root and Rise All Levels Yoga

A free all-levels outdoor yoga class at a historic Charleston hotel — open to all, no experience needed.

Saturday, July 11, 2026 9:00 AM · Live Oak, Charleston Historic District, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Outdoors & Active

CPC Member Only Time Trials

Charleston Paddle Club members compete in time trials to see how fast they really are on the water.

Saturday, July 11, 2026 8:30 AM

Tuesday Night Group Run – Cooper River Bridge

Charleston Running Club's weekly Tuesday evening group run departs Kickin Chicken in Mount Pleasant for a bridge or flat pier route with a post-run tab discount.

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 6:30 PM · Kickin Chicken, Mount Pleasant

Date Night

Sunset Yoga at The Charleston Harbor Resort, Patriots Point

Wind down with waterfront sunset yoga at the Charleston Harbor Resort, offered weekly every Thursday evening.

Thursday, July 9, 2026 6:30 PM · Charleston Harbor Resort, Patriots Point

Singles Mixer at Timber Pizza Co.

Charleston Social Events hosts a singles mixer for ages 23–35 at Timber Pizza Co. with a welcome drink included in the $20 ticket.

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 6:30 PM · Timber Pizza Co., Charleston

After Hours: Aquarium for Adults

The SC Aquarium opens after hours exclusively for adults for an evening of marine wonder, cocktails, and unique access.

Friday, July 17, 2026 · SC Aquarium

Singles' Happy Hour at Firefly Distillery

A singles-focused happy hour event at Firefly Distillery, pairing craft cocktails with the chance to meet someone new.

Friday, July 17, 2026 · Firefly Distillery

Arts & Culture

CYP Talk: Growth Through Giving

Charleston Young Professionals hosts Ryan Cass of Won Day Mental Performance Coaching at the College of Charleston School of Business for a talk on service and community growth.

Thursday, July 9, 2026 · College of Charleston School of Business

Sweetgrass Basket Weaving Workshop

Local artisan Sarah Edwards-Hammond provides in-depth instruction on Gullah Geechee sweetgrass basketry at the Charleston Museum.

Saturday, July 18, 2026 9:30 AM · Charleston Museum

Sports

World Cup Final Free Watch Party

Music Farm hosts a free World Cup Final watch party — doors open at 2pm, kickoff at 3pm for the biggest match of the tournament.

Sunday, July 19, 2026 3:00 PM · Music Farm

Family-Friendly

Inclusive Swim Night

An inclusive swim night open to all abilities at Whirlin' Waters Adventure Waterpark — a welcoming and accessible community event.

Sunday, July 12, 2026 · Whirlin' Waters Adventure Waterpark