16 Things to Do in Charleston This Week · July 16–19, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Buffalo Traffic Jam

Montana-bred indie act Buffalo Traffic Jam performs in Charleston in support of their self-titled EP.

Thursday, July 16, 2026 · Charleston

Big Shrimp at the Pour House

Jam, funk, and rock band Big Shrimp takes the Deck Stage at the Charleston Pour House.

Thursday, July 16, 2026 5:00 PM · Charleston Pour House, Deck Stage

WORK IT! 90s/2000s R&B and Hip Hop Night

A high-energy throwback dance party celebrating the best R&B and hip-hop from the 90s and 2000s at Music Farm.

Friday, July 17, 2026 9:00 PM · Music Farm, Charleston

Cat Power: The Greatest Tour

Acclaimed indie-folk artist Cat Power performs at Charleston Music Hall on her 'The Greatest Tour.'

Sunday, July 19, 2026 7:00 PM · Charleston Music Hall

Live at Firefly with The Black Keys – Peaches n' Kream Tour

Rock legends The Black Keys bring their Peaches n' Kream Tour to Firefly Distillery's 5-acre outdoor field for a marquee summer concert.

Thursday, July 30, 2026 · Firefly Distillery, North Charleston

Arts & Culture

Little Women Musical

Broadway musical adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's beloved Civil War-era novel follows the March sisters through love, loss, and ambition.

Thursday, July 16, 2026 · Charleston

Blast from the Past: A Rock & Roll Musical

Local entertainers Brad and Jennifer Moranz present a tribute to classic rock hits from the 1950s, '60s, and '70s at Charleston Music Hall.

Saturday, July 18, 2026 2:00 PM · Charleston Music Hall

Comedy Between The Greens at Social 19

A live stand-up comedy night at Social 19 in Charleston.

Thursday, July 23, 2026 8:00 PM · Social 19, Charleston

Free Events

9 Years of Flow - Free Yoga Class

A free outdoor yoga class celebrating 9 years of community flow at Waterfront Park on Daniel Island.

Saturday, July 18, 2026 9:30 AM · Waterfront Park, Daniel Island, Charleston

Outdoors & Active

Palmetto County Park Walk and Socialize

A community walk and social meetup at Palmetto County Park, hosted by Charleston Walk and Socialize.

Saturday, July 18, 2026 8:00 AM · Palmetto County Park, Charleston

TacoBoy x PassionPilatesCHS

A fun pop-up Pilates class collaboration hosted at Taco Boy Charleston.

Saturday, July 18, 2026 10:00 AM · Taco Boy Charleston

Tuesday Night Group Run at Kickin Chicken

Charleston Running Club's free Tuesday night group run from Kickin Chicken in Mount Pleasant — cross the Cooper River Bridge or do a flat pier route, then stay for drinks with a 10% runner discount.

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 6:30 PM · Kickin Chicken, Mount Pleasant

Date Night

An Evening of Classic Soul & Jazz with Trané N'Chel

An intimate evening of classic soul and jazz featuring Trané N'Chel at the Miller Bridge Event Center.

Saturday, July 18, 2026 6:00 PM · Miller Bridge Event Center, Charleston

An Evening at Cane Pazzo

Charleston Magazine Club hosts an evening of Italian-inspired hospitality at Cane Pazzo, the newest concept from Chef/Owner Mark Bolchoz, featuring canapés and handcrafted cocktails.

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · Cane Pazzo, Charleston

Family-Friendly

Museum Camp at The Charleston Museum

A week-long summer camp for ages 6–11 exploring creatures, customs, and cultures throughout history at The Charleston Museum.

Monday, July 20, 2026 9:00 AM · The Charleston Museum

Food & Drink

Girls' Wine Tasting at The Wine Cellar

Charleston Social Events hosts a private Sunday Funday girls' wine tasting event at The Wine Cellar in Mount Pleasant.

Sunday, July 26, 2026 4:00 PM · The Wine Cellar, Mount Pleasant