Urinetown

The Musical

Through April 26th

Queen Street Playhouse

Set in a comically dystopian future where a mix of a 20 year drought and corporate greed have led to residents having to 'pay to pee' in regulated public bathrooms,

Urinetown: The Musical on the surface appears to be an hilarious satire of capitalism, environmental neglect and municipal politics…and it is all of that!…But it's also a wildly clever and hysterical parody of musical theatre itself, where the audience is always in on the joke.

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The Roommate

By Jen Silverman

Through April 27th

Cannon Street Art Center

Sharon (Joy Vandervort-Cobb) is recently divorced and needs a roommate to share her Iowa home. Robyn (Sharon Graci) needs a place to hide and a chance to start over.

But as Sharon begins to uncover Robyn’s secrets, they encourage her own deep-seated desire to transform her life completely. A dark comedy about what it takes to reroute your life—and what happens when the wheels come off.

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Beautiful:

The Carole King Musical

Through April 28th

Dock Street Theatre

This Tony, Olivier, and Grammy Award-winning musical follows the whirlwind career of the legendary Carole King. From her early years writing songs as a Brooklyn teenager to penning hit after hit for legendary groups and icons, King became a singer/songwriter powerhouse.



Beautiful: The Carole King Musical brings Carole King’s music to the stage and showcases her spectacular second-act solo career with the moving biography of her life and relationships.

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Blooms and Bubbles

Exclusive Garden Tour with the Garden Club of Charleston

April 18th at 4:00 PM

87 Church St.

Join members of the Garden Club for a guided tour to learn more about the flowers and trees featured and the work that goes into maintaining a historic formal garden. Guests are invited to tour the interior of the Heyward-Washington House before the garden tour commences.

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Berkeley & Buxton Books

Rachel Koller Croft

April 18th at 6:00 PM

160 King St

Join Berkley and Buxton Books in 2024 for an exciting new series bringing books, bubbles, big fun, and fan favorite Berkley authors to Charleston!

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Charleston Jazz Festival

April 18th through 21st

Experience the magic of the 2024 Charleston Jazz Festival April 18th–21st in the heart of Charleston, South Carolina, where music lovers from around the globe converge to celebrate the city’s vibrant jazz heritage. This annual extravaganza promises an unforgettable fusion of rhythm, soul, and passion, showcasing an impressive lineup of world-renowned artists. From the mesmerizing melodies of the Joshua Redman Group to the soul-stirring vocals of René Marie, the festival’s headliners are set to dazzle and delight audiences of all ages. Prepare to be transported on a musical journey like no other, as icons like Arturo O’Farrill, Charlton Singleton, and the legendary Preservation Hall Jazz Band take the stage to ignite the spirit of jazz in its purest form. Join us for a celebration of culture, creativity, and camaraderie at the 9th Charleston Jazz Festival – an experience that will leave all inspired and uplifted.

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Vienna Light Orchestra Magic of the Musicals

April 20th at 4:00, 6:00, & 8:00 PM

150 Meeting St

Vienna Light Orchestra has performed its theatrical concerts to capacity crowds around the world. In Residence for 2024 at the Circular Church, in the heart of downtown, Vienna Light Orchestra performs their soul stirring original arrangements of all-time favorites from classics like Phantom of the Opera, Anastasia, Westside Story & More! Join Vienna Light Orchestra for the thrilling, “The Magic of Musicals" LIVE concert experience — a cultural sensation whose concert tours have touched the hearts of all ages.

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Land & Sea

Peculiar Pig Farm

April 20th starting at 7:30 AM

Various Locations

Get ready for an unforgettable journey into the heart of Charleston and Dorchester, South Carolina, where tradition meets innovation in the most delicious way possible. Join Marvin C. Ross, proud owner of Peculiar Pig Farm, and Tia Clark, the charismatic force behind Casual Crabbing with Tia, for a day filled with adventure, flavor, and a celebration of the land and sea.

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Live from Laurel Canyon

April 21st at 7:00 PM

The Gaillard Center

Live from Laurel Canyon celebrates The Mamas and The Papas, the Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, Doors, Crosby, Stills, Nash, Neil Young, James Taylor, Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt, America, and the Eagles with their own unique interpretations of some of the most iconic songs of the era.

Much more than a ‘tribute’ act, Live from Laurel Canyon not only performs the music everyone loves, but shares the stories that inspired them.

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Sunset Jamz

April 23rd & 30th from 5:00-9:00 PM

1229 Mosquito Beach Rd

Lez Gizo Kids Club has weekly themes for the kids with stage introductions and Kids Parade to start off the music at 6pm

Come experience authentic culture and community at Historic Mosquito Beach with music and family. Weekly this year, the one and only Mr. Bill Wilson will be honored at Sunset Jamz! He is the Master Chief and Master of Ceremony so please come and be part of living history with this legend.

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Art Charleston

April 24th through 28th

The Gibbes Museum of Art welcomes all to Art Charleston, April 24–28, 2024. Designed to innovate, elevate, and cultivate Charleston’s thriving arts culture, this annual festival exemplifies “Art is the Reason.”

A 5-day focus on the visual arts with signature events, unique experiences, artist lectures, panel discussions, gallery walks, professional workshops, and exhibition tours led by experts, Art Charleston is our city’s premier visual arts event. Launched in 2022, Art Charleston successfully raised over $800k and generated another $200K in ticket sales to benefit educational programing at the Gibbes. In turn, Art Charleston has invested more than $500,000 in support to local vendors and businesses.

Art Charleston enhances the cultural landscape through immersion in the visual arts and highlights the Gibbes as a place where strong and diverse human stories are expressed through the arts.

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Candlelight Spring:

A Tribute to Taylor Swift

April 25th at 6:30 & 9:00 PM

The Unitarian Church

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Charleston. Get tickets now to discover the music of Taylor Swift at The Unitarian Church bathed in a lush, floral display dedicated to spring.

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Spring Awakening:

Celebrate Spirit in Full Bloom

April 25th at 7:00 PM

116 Church St

Join three International Mediums for a night of connection with spirit!! Attendees will experience a Platform Mediumship demonstration, where the hosts will connect with the audience's loved ones to bring forth messages of love, hope and rebirth!

There will be messages for ALL who attend, as the evening will wrap up with a channeled message from Spirit as we move into Spring, a season of new opportunities and growth. Sacred sounds and Energy toning will complete the event.

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Walking Tour

Holy City Arts & Lyric Opera

April 27th at 9:00 AM

E Bay St & Tradd St

Holy City Arts & Lyric Opera (HALO) is proud to present a unique walking tour highlighting the history of opera in Charleston.

This 90-minute walking tour through the heart of historic downtown will include stops at many iconic locations while giving participants the opportunity to experience the Holy City from a new perspective.  

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Girl in the Spotlight:

Author Talk with Angie Mizzell

April 27th at 2:00 PM

Baxter-Patrick James Island Library

Join author Angie Mizzell for a discussion about her new coming-of-age memoir, Girl in the Spotlight, a heartfelt story of arriving at a crossroads, getting lost in the darkness, learning to let go, and finding her way back home.

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Blackstar Symphony

The Music of David Bowie with the Charleston Symphony

with Special Guest Artist John Cameron Mitchell

April 27th at 7:30 PM

Limited-Time Special Offer

Use code ZIGGY20 for $20 tickets

24 hours only! Offer expires Thursday, April 18, at 6pm

Prepare to be spellbound by a musical masterpiece reborn. BLACKSTAR SYMPHONY isn’t simply a concert, it’s a musical experience that transcends time and genre. Be immersed in the sonic tapestry of David Bowie’s final, critically acclaimed album, Blackstar, reimagined for a 65-piece orchestra.

Artistic Director Donny McCaslin, who along with keyboardist Jason Lindner helped create the original Blackstar recording, bring their electrifying energy to the stage with bandmates Jonathan Maron on bass and drummer Nate Wood. Joining them are Bowie’s longtime bandmate Gail Ann Dorsey, along with vocalist David Poe, all under the masterful baton of conductor Tim Davies. Special guest artist John Cameron Mitchell adds his unique theatrical flair to the mix.

The evening climaxes with a celebration of Bowie’s iconic song catalog, featuring touchstones like “Space Oddity,” “Life on Mars,” and “Heroes.” Prepare to be transported through his musical landscape, each song a testament to the enduring legacy of the Starman himself.

Don’t miss this rare chance to experience Bowie’s final musical offering in a live setting. BLACKSTAR SYMPHONY is a poignant tribute, and a celebration of pure musical genius.

As Rolling Stone declared, “Blackstar is Bowie’s best.” Get ready to witness it live, reimagined, and amplified for the ages.

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