21 Things to Do in Charleston This Week · October 22–25, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Johnny Blue Skies & The Dark Clouds

Sturgill Simpson's outlaw-country alter ego Johnny Blue Skies performs on what the band calls its final tour.

Friday, October 23, 2026

The Hip Abduction

A Charleston Music Hall show with Sensamotion and Coyote Island as support.

Friday, October 23, 2026 Doors 6:00 PM | Show 7:00 PM · Charleston Music Hall

The Greyboy Allstars

The jazz, funk and R&B outfit takes the Main Stage at Pour House for a late-night show.

Friday, October 23, 2026 Doors 8:00 PM | Show 9:00 PM · Pour House Charleston, Main Stage

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac

A Fleetwood Mac tribute show built around the Rumours-era hits at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center.

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 7:30 PM · North Charleston Performing Arts Center

Hex Appeal: All Killer No Filler

A heavy night at Music Farm featuring Out on a Limb and Jerkweed.

Thursday, October 29, 2026 Doors 7:30 PM | Show 8:00 PM · Music Farm

Arts & Culture

John Cameron Mitchell: Hedwig 25th Anniversary Movie Tour

John Cameron Mitchell brings the 25th anniversary Hedwig movie tour to Charleston Music Hall.

Monday, October 26, 2026 Doors 6:00 PM | Show 7:00 PM · Charleston Music Hall

Theatre 99 Returns at The Venue MTP

Charleston's improv comedy troupe reopens in Mt. Pleasant after 21 years on Meeting Street, with free parking.

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · The Venue MTP, 627 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Mt. Pleasant

David Sedaris: An Evening With

The best-selling humorist returns for a night that blends a book reading with comedy, including a pre-show element.

Friday, October 30, 2026

Adult Hands-on History: Textiles from the Deep

An after-hours adult evening at the Charleston Museum exploring findings from the H.L. Hunley submarine.

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM · The Charleston Museum

Food & Drink

Chef Kev D Friday Takeover at Coterie

Celebrity Chef Kev D takes over the Coterie kitchen with a 5-course food, cocktail and wine pairing menu.

Friday, October 23, 2026 · Coterie, Downtown Charleston

Firefly Distillery's Sunday Oyster Roast Series - October 25th, 2026

Firefly Distillery's Sunday oyster roast series, paired with its signature cocktails.

Sunday, October 25, 2026 11:00 AM · Firefly Distillery

Outdoors & Active

OC6 Race - Chattajack 2026

Charleston Paddle Club's OC6 race, Chattajack 2026, with a $5 entry listed.

Saturday, October 24, 2026 7:00 AM

THE EXPERIENCE: Yin + Reiki + Soundbath

A combined yin yoga, Reiki and soundbath session with Carrie R & Bella Healing at Community Yoga.

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 7:30 PM – 8:45 PM · Community Yoga, 815 Savannah Hwy

Sunset on the Stono: A Special Event at the Dill Sanctuary

A sunset gathering at the Dill Sanctuary with views of the Stono River.

Thursday, October 29, 2026 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Dill Sanctuary, The Charleston Museum

Family-Friendly

Nighttime at the Museum: Halloween Edition

A Halloween take on the Museum's after-hours event, where guests wear costumes and explore the galleries.

Friday, October 23, 2026 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM · The Charleston Museum

Kids Drum Circle

A free kids' drum circle presented by Heal With Hearts Drum Circle on the Deck Stage at Pour House.

Saturday, October 24, 2026 Doors 3:00 PM | Show 3:30 PM · Pour House Charleston, Deck Stage

Disney On Ice Presents Magic of Family

Disney On Ice's Magic of Family show runs for four days at the North Charleston Coliseum.

Thursday, October 22 – Sunday, October 25, 2026 · North Charleston Coliseum

Festivals & Special Events

Bands of Fort Dorchester Fall Festival

A fall festival at Fort Dorchester in North Charleston.

Saturday, October 24, 2026 5:00 PM · 8500 Patriot Blvd, North Charleston, SC 29420

Motown Throwdown

A Sunday Motown brunch paired with a farmers market and Poho Yoga at Pour House.

Sunday, October 25, 2026 Doors 11:00 AM | Show 1:30 PM · Pour House Charleston, Deck Stage

Free Events

Harvest Festival

A free Halloween-weekend harvest festival at New Realm Brewing Co.

Saturday, October 31, 2026 11:00 AM · New Realm Brewing Co., Island Park Drive, Charleston

Sports

James Island Connector Run 5K/8K

A Charleston Running Club road race on the James Island Connector, offered as a 5K or 8K.

Saturday, October 31, 2026 · James Island Side (parking details TBD)