The Scoop on CHS Cocktail Week + The Hottest Wine Bar

Charleston Cocktail Week is underway through April 26, and at just $15 for a pass it's one of the better deals on the spring calendar. The pass gets you discounted specialty cocktails at more than 25 bars and restaurants across downtown, North Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, and Folly Beach, and you can visit venues in any order, any time, and go back as many times as you'd like throughout the week.

The participating venue list this year is strong. SNOB is pouring a SNOB Punch made with dark rum, brandy, pomegranate, and black tea for $9, and a Summers Garden with cucumber jalapeño tequila for $10. Over at Oak Steakhouse, The Bold & The Beautiful with tequila, aperol, and mezcal runs $12. Pink Cactus has a Kiwi Margarita for $7, Dalila's is doing a Low Tai with rum and house-made strawberry balsamic shrub for $11, and Xiao Bao Biscuit is offering their Petra cocktail with Bulleit Bourbon and house-made ginger beer for $10. Striped Pig Distillery and Katsubō both have cocktails starting at $7.

Check out the full cocktail map and bar guide on their site before you plan your route.

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🍷 Sonder Wine Bar + Retail Shop is now open at 90 Cannon Street, bringing a hybrid wine bar and retail concept to the area. The space features bar seating, a lounge area, dedicated retail shelves, and a private back patio. Co-owners Michelle Kauczka and Jill Schenzel, both with deep roots in Charleston's food and beverage community, designed the concept around making wine approachable without pretense. Happy hour runs daily from 4 to 6 p.m., and every Monday is Industry Appreciation Day with all-day specials for hospitality and frontline workers. A wine club and educational tastings are also in the works. Check out the website.

☕ Dutch Bros Coffee officially opened its newest location in Mount Pleasant at 1173 SC-41, marking the company's third shop in the greater Charleston area. Long lines were reported on opening day as locals turned out for the drive-thru chain known for its specialty coffees, smoothies, nitrogen-infused cold brew, and the exclusive Dutch Bros Rebel energy drink. If you haven't tried it yet, the lines will be worth it. Check out the menu.

🍕 Steel City Pizza Company is opening a new location at 401 Faison Road in the Carolina Park area of North Mount Pleasant on Thursday, replacing its longtime Ben Sawyer Boulevard spot that closed in December after 20 years. The Charleston favorite is known for its Pittsburgh-style pizza, signature Weggies, cheesesteaks, and a casual sports bar atmosphere. Check out the website.

Graham Nash - Live on Tour 2026 (More Info) · 7:30pm · Charleston Music Hall, Downtown · $79+ · The two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer performs a career-spanning retrospective — expect 'Our House,' 'Teach Your Children,' 'Chicago,' and tracks from his newest solo album.

Beach Yoga - Breach Inlet (More Info) · 6:30-7:30pm · Thomson Park, Sullivan's Island · 23$ · one-hour sunset yoga session at Breach Inlet celebrating Dolphin Week with Charleston's local resident dolphins.

Mount Pleasant Farmers Market (More Info) · 3:30pm-7pm · Farmers Market Pavilion, Mount Pleasant · FREE · Local farm-fresh produce, meats, baked goods, prepared meals, and live music.

Kanika Moore & The Brown Eyed Bois (More Info) · 6-9pm · Charleston Pour House, James Island · $10 · Charleston-based soul and funk vocalist Kanika Moore takes the Pour House deck stage with her band The Brown Eyed Bois.

West Ashley Farmers Market (More Info) · 3pm-7pm · Ackerman Park, West Ashley · FREE · Enjoy fresh local produce & homegrown creativity in a family/pet-friendly environment with live music, free parking, and plenty of space to run around and dance.

The Reckoning: Grateful Dead Tribute (More Info) · 6:30pm · Charleston Pour House, James Island · $10 · Charleston's long-running Grateful Dead tribute band plays two full sets on the Pour House deck.

Styx (More Info) · 7:30pm · North Charleston Performing Arts Center · $59+ · Classic rock legends Styx bring their six-decade catalog — 'Come Sail Away,' 'Renegade,' 'Mr. Roboto,' and more.

Moncks Corner Farmer’s Market (More Info) · 3-6pm · The Market Pavilion, Moncks Corner · FREE · Shop local vendors and grab a bite from food trucks at the weekly farmers market.

Ceramic Clay Handbuilding 101 Series: Travel Mug (More Info) · 7-9pm · Park Circle Ceramics, North Charleston · $50 · Learn the basics of handbuilding functional pieces from clay. Each participant will create a travel mug using the slab technique.

🌊 The SC Attorney General has ruled that transportation sales tax revenue can legally fund part of Charleston's seawall project, giving the city a new funding option for coastal protection. This opinion opens the door for using existing tax dollars to help pay for the massive infrastructure project designed to protect downtown Charleston from flooding and sea level rise. For residents already dealing with frequent flooding, this could mean faster progress on critical flood defenses without additional taxes.

🏘️ A Summerville development that successfully fought against the town's large-scale building moratorium is now moving forward with over 300 new homes. The project represents a significant test case for how communities balance growth pressures with infrastructure capacity. Residents in the area can expect increased construction activity and potential impacts on traffic, schools, and utilities as this major residential development breaks ground.

🌳 Charleston plans to plant more palmetto trees throughout the city following Dominion Energy's recent tree removal activities. The city's initiative aims to restore the urban canopy and maintain Charleston's signature Southern character after utility work cleared numerous trees. Residents can expect to see new palmetto plantings in parks, medians, and other public spaces as part of the city's ongoing urban forestry efforts.

🏗️ Isle of Palms leaders rejected an experimental dune protection project, citing concerns over cost and timing. The decision means the barrier island will forgo what could have been innovative coastal protection measures during hurricane season. Residents and property owners will need to rely on existing dune systems and traditional beach nourishment for storm protection, while the town explores alternative coastal resilience strategies.

- Ryan from All Things Charleston

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