🏈Super Bowl for Puppies + Rec Center Opening on Johns Island

🏠HomeSense is opening a new location in Mount Pleasant on February 26 at Sweetgrass Corner, 1900 Highway 17 N, bringing a larger, furniture-forward home store with rugs, décor, lighting, and home accents at discounted prices. The TJX-owned brand is similar to HomeGoods but offers a wider selection of bigger home pieces.

☕ Caviar & Bananas is expanding to James Island, with a new location taking over the former Maple Street Biscuit Co. spot on Maybank Highway. This will be the café’s third Charleston-area location, joining its existing Downtown and MUSC-area spots. Expect the same popular lineup of sandwiches, coffee, pastries, and grab-and-go favorites.

🦆🐶 Big news from the Dog & Duck family - they’re opening Decoy, a new 21+ neighborhood bar at the corner of Highway 41 and Highway 17 in Mount Pleasant (in the space formerly The Basement). Expect cold beer, well-made drinks, outdoor patio space, live music, and a laid-back spot designed for adults to hang out and stay awhile.

First Friday Art Walk (More Info) · 5-8pm · Downtown · FREE · Explore galleries, discover inspiring artwork, and connect with passionate artists and fellow art lovers.

Chicago The Musical (More Info) · 7:30pm · North Charleston Performing Arts Center · GA - $49 · A universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz.

The 8th Annual Bob Marley Birthday Celebration (More Info) · 9pm · Pour House, James Island · $18 · The band will perform the critically acclaimed Catch a Fire album.

Valentine’s Oyster Roast & Market (More Info) · 11am · Holy City Brewing, North Charleston · $27.50 · Drink beer, eat oysters, and shop at a local vendor market.

Pup Bowl IX (More Info) · 12-3pm · Towne Center, Mount Pleasant · adults - $10, children - FREE · Pup Bowl IX is a pet adoption and family-fun day to benefit Charleston Animal Society; 100% of all ticket entry fees will be donated to Charleston Animal Society.

We Heart Charleston Fashion Show (More Info) · 5-10pm · Trinity Hall, Downtown · $167 · Enjoy curated cocktails, a runway show featuring local designers, models, brands, and shop from multiple curated vendors.

Commonhouse 8th Anniversary (More Info) · 12-8pm · Commonhouse Ale Works, North Charleston · FREE · Oyster roast, live music all day, an artist market, brewery tours, and a beard & mustache competition.

Second Sunday on King Street (FREE Parking Pass) · 12-5pm · King Street, Downtown · King Street closes from Queen to Calhoun, turning the street into a walkable stretch for shopping, food, art, and enjoying Charleston without traffic.

🏭The parking lot at the Cigar Factory is now enforcing pay to park at roughly $6 to $7 per hour. Payment is required via posted signage or an app, though some businesses are offering parking validation or a free hour with a purchase. Why this matters: Many locals and regulators worry it will discourage quick visits for coffee, hair appointments, lunch, and other everyday stops and could negatively impact foot traffic for tenants that relied on easy parking (The Post and Courier).

🏊‍♀️The City of Charleston is planning a new recreation center on Johns Island to fill a gap in local services, adding amenities like a gym, pool, courts, pickleball, a playground, and more so residents won’t have to travel off the island for activities. City leaders aim for the center to open in about 18 to 24 months (live5news).

⚖️A proposed South Carolina bill would allow state universities to host events like food festivals and concerts without being restricted by local zoning rules. Supporters say it helps schools hold commencements and community events, while nearby Charleston residents worry it could lead to more large, disruptive events and reduce local control (WCSC).

🧯North Charleston Fire Museum will be closing soon after nearly 20 years of showcasing firefighting history and vintage equipment. City officials say many of the featured fire trucks and artifacts were on long-term loan and are now being reclaimed by their owners, making it difficult to keep the museum operating. Admission will be free through the final days, giving the community a last opportunity to visit before it closes.

Wagener Terrace Move-Out Estate Sale (More Info) · Downtown Charleston, SC 29403 · Saturday 9am-3pm, Sunday 11am-3pm · A moving clear-out sale in a beautifully maintained Wagener Terrace home. Notable brands include Celadon, Robin Bruce (Rowe), Serena & Lily, West Elm, and Anthropologie. A great opportunity to furnish a home with Charleston-meets-coastal modern pieces at a fraction of retail.

Estate Sale in Goose Creek (More Info) · Goose Creek, SC 29445 · Saturday 10am-1 pm · A clean, well-stocked estate sale with furniture, home décor, kitchenware, rugs, outdoor items, tools, and household finds in a Goose Creek home.

Vintage Estate Sale (More Info) · Charleston, SC 29407 · Saturday 10am-3pm · A privately listed sale featuring crystal vases and bowls, vintage furniture including couches, chairs, dining room table and china cabinet, and a variety of china and serving pieces.

That’s everything I’ve got for the weekend. Thanks for being part of this community and showing up for local spots around Charleston.

Don’t forget to keep an eye out for Monday’s edition.

- Ryan from All Things Charleston

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