★ The Green Heart Project's 16th Annual Harvest Dinner
A farm-to-table benefit dinner at the Urban Farm at Enston Home supporting The Green Heart Project's urban agriculture mission.
14 Things to Do in Charleston This Week · May 14–17, 2026
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Music & Nightlife
The Boss Project: A Bruce Springsteen Tribute
A full tribute show celebrating the music of Bruce Springsteen at the Charleston Music Hall.
Thursday, May 14, 2026 Doors: 7:00 PM | Show: 8:00 PM · Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St., Charleston
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Laugh for a Lincoln at Theatre 99
Charleston's home for improv comedy presents a night of hilarious improv for just $5 at Theatre 99.
Thursday, May 14, 2026 8:00 PM · Theatre 99, Charleston
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Sam Barber: The American Route Tour
Rising Americana singer-songwriter Sam Barber delivers an intimate outdoor performance at Firefly Distillery on his American Route Tour.
Friday, May 15, 2026 · Firefly Distillery, 4201 Spruill Ave., North Charleston
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PS 26 – Lowcountry Magic Jamboree
A lively Spoleto Festival USA event at Cannon Street Arts Center celebrating the musical magic of the Lowcountry.
Friday, May 22, 2026 7:00 PM · Cannon Street Arts Center, Charleston
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Food & Drink
The Green Heart Project's 16th Annual Harvest Dinner
A farm-to-table benefit dinner at the Urban Farm at Enston Home supporting The Green Heart Project's urban agriculture mission.
Thursday, May 14, 2026 5:00 PM · Urban Farm at Enston Home, Charleston
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Outdoors & Active
Blooms and Bubbles: Exclusive Garden Tour with the Garden Club of Charleston
A private tour of the formal garden behind the Heyward-Washington House, maintained by the Garden Club of Charleston since 1941.
Thursday, May 14, 2026 3:00 PM · Heyward-Washington House, Charleston
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Arts & Culture
A Millennia in North America Book Talk
Pulitzer-winning author Kathleen DuVal presents her compendium on the history of Indigenous peoples in America at a Charleston venue.
Friday, May 15, 2026 · Charleston
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Fossil Friday with Curator of Natural History Matthew Gibson
Join the Charleston Museum's Curator of Natural History in the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab to see and learn about current projects.
Friday, May 15, 2026 3:30 PM · Charleston Museum, Charleston
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PS 26 – The Golden Age of English Music: A Pilgrim's Solace with Spartina Consort
The Early Music Series presents Spartina Consort performing music from the golden age of English music at St. Mary's Catholic Church.
Friday, May 22, 2026 3:00 PM · St. Mary's Catholic Church, Charleston
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Festivals & Special Events
The Summer Edit
A curated pop-up event at the Harbor Entrepreneur Center celebrating and showcasing Charleston's local brands.
Friday, May 15, 2026 10:00 AM · Harbor Entrepreneur Center, Charleston
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The Blue on the River Music Fest All White Affair
A blue music festival all-white affair event hosted at Building 64 on the river.
Sunday, May 24, 2026 6:00 PM · Building 64, Charleston
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Date Night
After-Hours Wine Stroll at Magnolia Plantation
Sip curated wines, savor light bites, and enjoy live music amid hydrangeas in full bloom during an after-hours stroll through Magnolia Plantation and Gardens.
Saturday, May 16, 2026 · Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston
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It's Brunch, Darling
A sun-soaked retro-chic poolside brunch at Starlight Motor Inn for Charleston Magazine Club members, featuring Don Luchi Prosecco and brunch classics.
Sunday, May 17, 2026 · Starlight Motor Inn, Charleston
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