EVENTS

Today

• Thanksgiving Eve | Wed., Nov. 24 | 5 p.m.-1:15 a.m. | Ink Charleston, 565 King St. | Free | Party before the feast with a happy hour, a DJ + Hibachi. 
• Barn Jam | Wed., Nov. 24 | 5:30-10 p.m. | Awendaw Green, 4853 N. Hwy. 17, Awendaw | $10 | Groove to five local bands + snack on bites from The Roast Bar and Holy City Popcorn — BYOB. 🎶

Thursday

• The Lux Thanksgiving | Thurs., Nov. 25 | 5-10 p.m. | Warehouse, 45 ½ Spring St. | Free | Reserve your spot now to spend Turkey Day feasting on this seasonal multi-course meal. 🦃

Friday

• Treasured Holiday Memories | Fri., Nov. 26- Sun., Jan. 2 | 6-8 p.m. | The Rosen Galleries, Brookgreen Gardens, 1931 Brookgreen Dr., Murrells Inlet | Free with admission | The annual holiday exhibit is here — explore indoor and outdoor train displays + Christmas decorations.
• German Christmas Market Charleston | Fri., Nov. 26-Sat., Dec. 4 | 3-9 p.m. | RiverOaks Charleston, 1165 Fifteen Mile Landing Rd., Awendaw | Free | Experience a German inspired ChristkindlMarkt with local vendors, traditional German handcrafts + food and drinks from the Biergarten around the fire.*

Saturday

• Sea Island Farmers Market | Sat., Nov. 27 | 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Charleston Collegiate Campus, 2024 Academy Rd., Johns Island | Free | Explore this outdoor market for seasonal goodies from over 50 vendors + snack on local food trucks. 🌾

Sunday

• Folly Beach Community Yoga | Sun., Nov. 28 | 10-11 a.m. | Folly River Park | Free | Wind down the holiday weekend with a beachfront community yoga class. 

We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

SEASONAL

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NEWS NOTES

Weather

• 57º | Sunny | 1% chance of rain ☀️

Tide

• Low: 4:20 a.m. + 5:09 p.m.
• High: 11:00 a.m. + 11:28 p.m. 

Sunrise + Sunset

• Rise: 6:57 a.m.
• Set: 5:16 p.m.

Development

• Craft soda manufacturer Cannonborough Beverage Company has announced plans to expand in Charleston County — offering a production facility located at 1750 Signal Point Rd. This expansion will create 22 new jobs. Interested in joining the team? Visit the company’s contact page. 

Civic

• $3 million. That’s the amount of federal funds Berkeley County Council leaders will use to disperse a one-time payment for most county employees on Dec. 8. The payment from the American Rescue Plan offers $3,000 to first responders, $2,000 to full-time employees + $500 to part-time and temporary employees. (WCSC)

Cause

• The Vision Center at Seaside Farms is an official drop off location for Toys for Tots this holiday season. Bring new and unwrapped toys to 1296 Long Grove Dr. in Mt. Pleasant now through Dec. 17 to benefit children in the Charleston area + receive $50 towards your complete eyewear purchase. 👓

Festival

• Some may remember last year's socially-distant For the Love of Art Festival featuring 24 local artists. The festival has returned this year as the Untapped Art Festival, offered at Tradesman Brewing Company from 12-6 p.m. on Dec. 4. Check it out for live music, on-site food options + 26 vendors. 🎨(The Post and Courier) 

Plan Ahead

• Working through your holiday shopping? Mark your calendars for Jalisco’s Two Year Anniversary Holiday Market on Dec. 12 from 1-5 p.m. The Mexican restaurant — located at 1271 Folly Rd. — will host dozens of local vendors + serve up tacos and margaritas. 🍴

Eat

• Party with your pup every Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at Dashi’s Paws on the Patio nights. This paw-some event will donate $1 from every pint of Revelry Brewing Beer sold to the Charleston Animal Society + King of Pops will be dishing out $2 pup pops. See upcoming dates for the ulti-mutt howliday season. 🐕

Holiday

• Hotel Emeline is inviting the public to a free tree lighting ceremony — featuring live holiday music, holiday treats + beverages, celebratory cocktails, a pop-up holiday shop, and tree lighting of its 14-foot Christmas tree. Check out the holiday magic on Dec. 3 from 4-6 p.m. (Holy City Sinner)

Drink

• Calling all wine enthusiasts. Local restaurant HERD Provisions is launching a monthly wine club, offering four vintage bottles with ideal pairings for $85. HERD Wine Club members can pick up their bottles each month on the second Tuesday beginning Dec. 14. Email to join + choose from a three-month or six-month membership. 🍷 

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REWARDS

THE WRAP

Editor's Pick: Happy Thanksgiving Eve, Charleston. Let the comfy clothes + relaxation mode commence — well, almost. 

If you've decided you don't want to cook this year, we've got you covered with a list of where to carry-out tomorrow. 🦃

Missed yesterday's newsletter? Check out these upcoming holiday markets to get into the spirit. 

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