Happy Friday, Charleston. The weekend is here and there's no shortage of happenings in Charleston. We’ve got Second Sunday, the Farmer’s Market at Marion Square, along with tons of other great events.
Quick reminder: the All Things Charleston Dinner Club is officially live. If you've been looking to meet new people in Charleston, this is your chance. You take a short personality quiz, we match you with 5 other readers who share your vibe, and everyone sits down together at a hand-picked local restaurant on Tuesday, April 28. No awkward networking, no forced conversation, just good food with people who are genuinely looking to connect and build real friendships in the Lowcountry. After dinner, there's a second spot for drinks where I'll be hanging out and meeting everyone. Seats are $15.99 and going fast. Grab your spot here before tables fill up.
Now let’s get into your 5-minute read of everything you need to know happening in Charleston this weekend.
Here’s what we’re covering today:
New in Town
Curated Events
Local Updates You Should Care About
✨New in Town
🍝V Modern Italian opened yesterday at 465 Meeting Street in the Greystar Building where The Select once stood. The concept comes from a Madrid and Stockholm-based hospitality group expanding from Nashville, and the menu is built around house-made pastas, hand-crafted pizzas, and wood-fired dishes developed with Michelin-starred chef Stefano Ciotti. The name is a nod to the Roman numeral five, reflecting their goal of engaging all five senses. Open for dinner daily and brunch on weekends. Check out their menu here.
🌿 Bloom & Bean Flower Cafe opens this morning at 7am at Oyster Park in Mount Pleasant, bringing a coffee shop, plant shop, and snack cafe all under one roof. Think specialty coffee, fresh pastries, and a space filled with plants and dreamy decor that makes you want to stay a while. Check out their Instagram to see the coffee, food, and gorgeous interior that they’ve built out.
🎸 Lou Lou's Tavern on the Tracks is opening this spring at The Refinery on Meeting Street Road. From Dave and Chrissy Lorenz of Epic Hospitality (the folks behind Mex 1 and Islander 71), Lou Lou's is a music-driven tavern with a small plate menu built around seafood, burgers, and shareable bites. The concept is designed to pair with The Refinery's live music lineup, so you can book a dinner table, catch a show, and come back for cocktails without leaving the venue. Named after Chrissy's sister and the couple's hound dog. Check out their website here.
🍪 Insomnia Cookies is opening on University Boulevard near Charleston Southern University with a grand opening celebration this Saturday, April 11. If you sign up for their rewards program, you'll get a free classic cookie. Late-night cookie delivery is about to get a lot easier for that side of town.
📌Curated Events
Plan Ahead
Blessing of the Fleet & Seafood Festival (More Info) · 4/26 · Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park · FREE · A waterfront festival honoring the Lowcountry's fishing heritage with a traditional Blessing of the Fleet, shrimp boat parade, local seafood samplings, live music, a craft show, and free activities for all ages.
Charleston Airshow (More Info) · 5/2 · FREE · Display of aviation excellence that will take place over the Charleston Harbor, South of the Cooper River Bridge between downtown Charleston & Mt Pleasant and will feature the Blue Angels & F16 Demo team.
Friday
Vintage Market Days (More Info) · 10am-5pm · Charleston Area Convention Center · An upscale vintage-inspired indoor/outdoor market featuring original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home décor, outdoor furnishings, consumable yummies, seasonal plantings and a little more
In Bloom: The Garden Party | Art, Wine & Shopping on Charleston's Eastside (More Info) · 5pm-8pm · Drummond Studio Gallery · $39+ · Art, wine and shopping experience on Charleston's Eastside with garden party vibes.
Sounds on the Square (More Info) · 7pm-9pm · Hutchinson Square, Summerville · FREE · the first in Summerville's free community concert series featuring local band Fat Alice with food trucks and live music performance.
Saturday
Charleston Farmers Market (More Info) · 8am-2pm · Marion Square, Downtown · FREE · Enjoy a Bounty of Fresh Local Produce & Homegrown Creativity! Farmers, F&B, ART, Live Music & More.
Walk MS Charleston (More Info) · 9:30am-12pm · James Island County Park · FREE · Community comes together for powerful show of unity with 400 participants expected.
7th Annual Easter Meg Hunt™ (More Info) · 11am-12:30pm · Folly Beach County Park · $29+ · Hunt for large megalodon shark teeth on Folly Beach and keep all you find.
3rd Annual Lowcountry K-POP Spring Fling (More Info) · 12pm-5pm · Park Circle Community Building, North Charleston · FREE · Celebrate the beautiful bloom of the K-pop community within the Lowcountry.
Sunday
Sunday Brunch Farmers Market (More Info) · 11am-3pm · Behind Charleston Pour House, James Island · FREE · Year-round Sunday farmers market with a relaxed vibe, brunch, and live music.
Second Sunday on King Street (FREE Parking) · 12-5pm · FREE · King Street, Downtown · King Street shuts down for pedestrians only - enjoy live music, curated artists, unique food vendors, and more.
High Tea: Spring Patisserie Workshop (More Info) · 1pm-4:30pm · Chef's Collective, West Ashley · $150 · a high tea event featuring a spring patisserie workshop.
📰Local Updates You Should Care About
🏗️ A 300-unit apartment building at 295 Calhoun Street with ground-level retail space just passed preliminary approval, marking another major development project moving forward in the Charleston area. The mixed-use project would add significant housing inventory to the region, which has been facing a well-documented shortage of residential units. Ground-floor retail could also bring new shopping and dining options to whatever neighborhood hosts this development.
💰 Charleston is trying to recover over $300,000 after having to demolish a rotting building on King Street, highlighting the costs taxpayers bear when property owners let buildings deteriorate. The city had to step in and tear down the structure, but now faces the challenge of recouping those demolition expenses. This case underscores ongoing debates about property maintenance standards and who pays when buildings become public safety hazards.
🛒 A new neighborhood grocery store is opening to serve a long-standing food desert in North Charleston, promising affordable options for residents who have struggled with limited access to fresh groceries. Food deserts have been a persistent challenge in parts of the tri-county area, forcing some residents to travel long distances for basic necessities. This store could significantly improve daily life for families in the area who currently lack convenient, affordable grocery access.
That's everything for this Friday. Enjoy the weekend, Charleston. We'll be back in your inbox Monday morning.
- Ryan from All Things Charleston
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