15 Things to Do in Charleston This Week · May 28–31, 2026

Music & Nightlife

BLACK PEOPLE. LOVE. HOUSE MUSIC.

A night of house music, culture, community, and intention featuring ZAE, BIBI BEATZ, and Nor Way at LO-Fi Brewing, with the International African American Museum as nonprofit collaborator.

Friday, May 29, 2026 · LO-Fi Brewing, Meeting Street

Reggae Nights Summer Concert Series

James Island County Park kicks off its summer outdoor concert series with old-school reggae beats featuring Black Lion.

Friday, May 29, 2026 · James Island County Park

Comedy Night at Indigo Reef

A live stand-up comedy night at Indigo Reef Brewing Company, pairing craft beer with laughs.

Saturday, May 30, 2026 7:30 PM · Indigo Reef Brewing Company

Live at Firefly with Joe Russo Almost Dead Live

Joe Russo Almost Dead brings their Grateful Dead-inspired live show to Firefly Distillery's outdoor field for a night under the stars.

Thursday, June 11, 2026 · Firefly Distillery, 4201 Spruill Avenue, North Charleston

Arts & Culture

PS 26 - Christopher Laughlin - Classical, Flamenco, and Fingerstyle Guitar

A Piccolo Spoleto performance featuring Christopher Laughlin performing classical, flamenco, and fingerstyle guitar at Second Presbyterian Church.

Thursday, May 28, 2026 7:00 PM · Second Presbyterian Church

Fuzzzy Talks Live Comedy Podcast

A live comedy podcast recording open to vendors and audience, hosted in Charleston.

Thursday, May 28, 2026 7:00 PM · Charleston

Food & Drink

May Happy Hour at Edmund's Oast

A monthly social happy hour for Charleston hikers (ages 25-47) gathering at Edmund's Oast brewery.

Friday, May 29, 2026 6:00 PM · Edmund's Oast

Summer Sips at the Two Bit

Charleston Magazine Club hosts a summer sips social event at The Two Bit.

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 · The Two Bit

Outdoors & Active

2026 Floppin' Flounder 5K

The annual Floppin' Flounder 5K race on Sullivan's Island, a beloved local running event hosted by the Charleston Running Club.

Saturday, May 30, 2026 · Sullivan's Island

Mental Health in Motion

The Sweat Collective's annual community fitness event on the flight deck of the USS Yorktown at Patriots Point, focused on mental health awareness with vendors, coaches, and activities.

Saturday, May 30, 2026 · Patriots Point / USS Yorktown

Sports

Charleston Battery Home Game

The Charleston Battery hosts Sporting Club Jacksonville and Detroit City at Patriots Point Soccer Stadium in Mount Pleasant.

Saturday, May 30, 2026 · Patriots Point Soccer Stadium, 85 Patriots Point Rd., Mount Pleasant

Festivals & Special Events

Spoleto Festival USA: Black Gold – Quentin E. Baxter Celebrates Moacir Santos

Spoleto Festival USA presents a special jazz tribute as Quentin E. Baxter celebrates the music of Brazilian legend Moacir Santos, featuring guitarist Chico Pinheiro at Charleston Music Hall.

Saturday, May 30, 2026 Doors: 7:30 PM | Show: 8:00 PM · Charleston Music Hall

The Joy Market at Mex 1 Charleston

A Sunday pop-up market featuring local vendors, community vibes, shopping, and a Fill The Bag Bathing Suit pop-up at Mex 1 Coastal Cantina.

Sunday, May 31, 2026 12:00 PM · Mex 1 Coastal Cantina

Free Events

Daniel Island Walk and DIME Coffee

A social morning walk on Daniel Island followed by coffee at DIME, organized by Charleston Walk and Socialize.

Saturday, May 30, 2026 8:30 AM · Daniel Island

Date Night

Bill Murray, Jan Vogler & Friends: A Special Benefit Concert at Middleton Place

A special benefit concert at the stunning Middleton Place estate featuring Bill Murray and cellist Jan Vogler in an intimate outdoor setting.

Monday, June 1, 2026 · Middleton Place