👜Designer Estate Sales & World's Largest Oyster Festival

🛒Opie is a new locally owned, drive-thru grocery store in Mount Pleasant designed for speed and convenience. You can drive up and order, order ahead in their app, or choose delivery, with groceries ready in minutes. They also have a café serving practical favorites like sausage, egg, and cheese croissants alongside fun treats like sugar cookie lattes and donuts. Check out their website for all offerings.

🥯Pop Up Bagels just announced they’re opening a location at 83 Mary St. in downtown Charleston. The Connecticut-based shop has won Best Bagel at Brooklyn Bagelfest two years in a row and is known for its crispy exterior and soft, chewy center. Schmear options range from classic plain cream cheese to flavors like lemon pepper and Bret’s Dessert Bowl Butter. If you’re curious, their Instagram is worth a look, and they’re also hosting a late-night bagel pop-up at Republic this Saturday at 9pm.

🧘‍♀️ Alo Yoga is planning a new retail location at 245 King St. in Charleston, bringing the popular athleisure and yoga-focused brand to the city’s main shopping corridor. Alo operates more than 50 stores nationwide and is known for premium yoga wear and lifestyle apparel (website).

*Events may be tentative due to weather*

Candle Making Happy Hour (More Info) · 4-6pm · Island Candles, James Island · $40 · craft your own custom, clean-burning soy & beeswax candles with our coastal-inspired scents; wine & non-alcoholic beverages included with your ticket.

Ringleaders of Rebellion: Charleston Revolt Keynote and Reception (More Info) · 6-8pm · The Charleston Museum, Downtown · $60 · Tickets include a director’s talk, a light reception, and exclusive first access to the new exhibit, Ringleaders of Rebellion.

January Social Ticket (More Info) · Beginner Salsa Lesson: 7-7:30pm, Open dancing: 7:30-11pm · Elks Lodge, West Ashley · $20 · Theme: Mardi Gras Party; Casual salsa dancing & lessons for people of all experience levels.

Charleston Half Marathon & 5K (Register) · Half - 6:55am, 5K - 8:10am · Hampton Park, Downtown · Half - $135, 5K - $65 · registration still open! All funds support a local non-profit group that helps high school students develop skills needed in the workforce.

Taste of New England Food Truck Festival (More Info) · 12-5pm · Firefly Distillery, North Charleston · FREE Admission · family-friend event featuring New England–inspired coastal cuisine, craft cocktails, and live music, plus a vendor market by 843 Market.

Sushi Making Class with Saqui Sushi (More Info) · 5-7pm · Island Candles · James Island · $87 · learn how to craft your own rolls from scratch with the pros at Saqui Sushi.

4th Annual Shuck’in for Seniors (More Info) · 5-8pm · Commonhouse Aleworks, Park Circle, North Charleston · $55 · Help Meals on Wheels in the fight to end hunger - all you can eat oysters and chili.

42nd Low Country Oyster Festival (More Info) · 10am-5pm · Boone Hall Plantation, Mount Pleasant · $25 · The world’s largest oyster festival returns with live music, drinks, a kids’ area, and a food court packed with local favorites.

LEGO Botanical Bloom Bar (More Info) · 11am-7pm · Mudhouse Charleston, Downtown · FREE Admission · An intimate experience where guests discover their botanical match through an interactive quiz, then build and take home LEGO roses.

Shucked & Sauced (More Info) · 1-4pm · Hampton Park, Downtown · $199 · All-inclusive tickets include drinks and seafood from top local eateries, an immersive oyster roast with The Smoking Pot, local pitmasters, and live music.

Halsey Boulevard (More Info) · 46 Halsey Blvd Charleston, SC 29401 · Friday 10am-3pm, Saturday 9am-2pm · high-end estate sale on a stunning waterfront home, featuring designer furniture, rugs, art, and décor from brands like Arhaus, Lee Industries, Hickory Furniture, Gabby, Hermès, and Cartier. The sale also includes original artwork from local artists, with new items being added daily.

South of Broad Estate Sale (More Info) · 124 S Battery St Charleston, SC 29401 · Saturday 10am–2pm, Sunday 12pm–3pm · An intimate estate sale featuring a curated mix of elegant furniture, rugs, artwork, dining pieces, beds, and outdoor wicker, blending classic Southern charm with modern style.

Drayton Hall Estate Sale (More Info) · 2320 Vanderbilt Dr, Charleston · Saturday 9am-3pm, Sunday 11am–3pm · estate sale filled with unique treasures from around the world, including vintage clothing, designer handbags, furniture you won’t find in stores, barware, silver and antiques, plus a festive upstairs Christmas collection and outdoor patio pieces.

🏠 A landmark home at 2 Water Street on the Battery sold for $7.4 million at a Sotheby’s auction, despite previously being listed for $17.9 million. The early-1800s waterfront property drew national attention, but ultimately closed at less than half its original asking price. Check out images / videos of the house here.

✈️ Breeze Airways is launching nonstop service from Charleston to Atlantic City this spring, giving Lowcountry travelers a new, affordable getaway option. One-way fares start at just $49, making it easy to head north for a weekend at the casinos, the boardwalk, and the classic Jersey Shore experience. Check out ticket availability starting in May.

❄️Forecasters are watching the potential for rare snow in the Lowcountry this weekend as frigid air moves into the region. Light snow or wintry precipitation is possible late Saturday into Sunday, though amounts remain uncertain. Even a small accumulation could impact travel given how uncommon snow is locally.

🔥 A massive brush fire broke out Wednesday night on Laurel Island near the Ravenel Bridge and I-26, prompting responses from Charleston police and multiple fire departments. The blaze burned roughly 20 acres of grass and brush, was extinguished by early Thursday morning - investigators are returning to determine the cause (live5news).

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