PURE Theatre Presents:
Hangmen by Martin McDonagh
Now - February 4th at varying times
Cannon Street Arts Center
134 Cannon Street
Admission: $30+ (&fees)
It’s 1965, and execution by hanging has just been abolished in the United Kingdom. Naturally all of Oldham, Northern England, wants to know what Harry, the second-best hangman in the country, has to say about it. As the news breaks, Harry’s pub is overrun with locals and reporters looking for a quote, until a visitor arrives with a darker and more mysterious agenda. From the dark, comic writer of The Banshees of Inisherin, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, The Beauty Queen of Leenane, The Lieutenant of Inishmore, The Cripple of Inishmaan, The Lonesome West, In Bruges, and The Pillowman.
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Colour of Music Festival
February 1st-4th at varying times
Varying venues
Admission: $16.38+
Since 2013, the Colour of Music Festival offers a musical kaleidoscope highlighting the impact and historical significance of black classical composers and performers on American and world culture. The Colour of Music Festival began with performances at various venues throughout historic Charleston, South Carolina and has grown to debut in cities across the country with artists from across the globe.
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2023 TeenSpot Annual Black History Essay Contest
February 1st - March 1st during library hours
Hurd/St. Andrews Library
1735 N Woodmere Drive
Admission: Free
The 2023 Cynthia Graham Hurd/ St. Andrews Library TeenSpot Annual Black History Essay Contest has begun. This contest is open to all Charleston-area students in grades 6 through 12. One winner will be chosen from each level (middle school and high school) and will receive a trophy and a $50 Amazon Gift Card. Entries are due March 1, 2023. Winners will be notified on March 31, 2023.
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Edisto Island Branch Celebrating Black History Through Music
February 1st-28th during library hours
Edisto Island Library
Trinity Episcopal Hall
1589 Highway 174
Admission: Free
Edisto Island Branch is celebrating Black History Month through music. Stop by the branch and pick up a bookmark with a list of some black musicians who have been a huge influence on American music. Perhaps this list of artitsts will help you discover some musicians you have never listened to. All of these artists' music is available through the Freegal App. Our staff is here and ready to show you how you can download free music through this free app that is offered by CCPL.
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Black History Month Trivia
February 1st-28th from 9am to 8pm
Otranto Road Library
2261 Otranto Rd
Admission: Free
Throughout February test your knowledge by participating in daily trivia and be rewarded with a sweet treat at the Otranto Road Library.
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Black History Month Opening Celebration
February 1st at 11am
Trident Technical College, Thornley Campus Student Center, Building 410, Rooms 212-216
7000 Rivers Avenue
Admission: Free
Join us Feb. 1 at 11:30 a.m. in the Thornley Campus Student Center (Bldg. 410/Rms. 212-216) as we begin Black History Month with our keynote speaker, Rev. Joseph Darby Jr. The 1st Vice President of NAACP Charleston Branch, Rev. Darby will discuss local NAACP efforts.
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Charleston Library Society Speaker Series Presents: Adam Parker
February 2nd at 6pm
Charleston Library Society
164 King Street
Admission: $10-$15
Us: A Journalist’s Look at the Culture, Conflict and Creativity of the South is a collection of in-depth articles published by The Post and Courier over the course of nearly 20 years, and it reveals the breadth and scope of Parker’s uncanny ability to pull back the scrim and take a hard look at ourselves and our community.
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Black Jacket Symphony Presents: Pearl Jam & Nirvana
February 3rd at 8pm
Charleston Music Hall
37 John Street
Admission: $35-40
All ages are welcome. Based on the latest local guidelines, attendees are not required to provide proof of negative COVID-19 test AND/OR vaccination for entry into this event. Attendees are also not required to wear a mask. Be sure to check your venue website for the latest updates and guidelines as entry requirements are subject to change.
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The Void Theatre Company Presents: Succulents: The Art of Adulting
February 3-5 at 7:30pm
Queen Street Playhouse
20 Queen Street
Admission: $30
Daphne's roommates are probably going to change the world. Ryn's a surgeon: she saves lives. Massie volunteers overseas in global crisis zones: she also saves lives. And Daphne... Daphne tried to bake cookies the other day. It didn't go well. In fact, nothing that Daphne has tried has EVER gone well. That is... until she buys her first succulent and realizes that plants just might be "her thing." What starts as a hobby for Daphne soon becomes an obsession, maybe even her small way of doing something positive for the world? Succulents is a modern myth about eco-warriors and indoor gardening that asks whether it's possible to find a passion without letting it consume you.
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Sweetgrass Basket
Weaving Workshop
February 4th from 9:30am - 1:30pm
The Charleston Museum
360 Meeting Street
Admission: $75-105
Join local artisan Sarah Edwards-Hammond for in-depth instruction on sweetgrass basketry which has been an integral part of the Lowcountry’s Gullah Geechee community since the 17th century. Edwards-Hammond comes from a long line of basket makers and has passed down the tradition to her family and others in the community.
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Presentation about Edmund Jenkins and Panel Discussion with African Americans in Law Enforcement
February 4th at 2pm
Darby Building
302 Pitt Street, Mt. Pleasant
Officer Calabrese will give a presentation on the life of Edmund Jenkins, an African American veteran who became the Town's first town marshal. Following the presentation, Mount Pleasant police officers will discuss topics including the legacy of Edmund Jenkins, the benefits and challenges of being in law enforcement, and the meaning of Black History Month.
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Charleston Music Hall Presents:
THE TAYLOR PARTY: TAYLOR SWIFT NIGHT
February 4th at 9pm
Charleston Music Hall
37 John Street
Admission: $15-35
Hey, Lovers!
Can we ask you a Question…
Are you ready for it?
We promise that you’ll never find another party like
THE TAYLOR PARTY: TAYLOR SWIFT NIGHT, a Taylor Swift Inspired Dance Party!!
Best believe our party is Taylor-made for ultimate fans.
Surrounded by Swifties, you'll sing and dance through all her iconic eras?
So grab your crew, and come party, for evermore!
We know you polish up real… NICE.
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Disney's Winnie the Pooh: The New Musical Stage Adaptation
February 5th at 2pm
The Charleston Gaillard Center
95 Calhoun Street
Admission: $29+ (&fees)
Disney’s iconic Winnie the Pooh, Christopher Robin and their best friends Piglet, Eeyore, Kanga, Roo, Rabbit, and Owl (oh… and don’t forget Tigger too!) have come to life in a beautifully crafted musical stage adaptation.
This production is created by renowned family entertainment creator Jonathan Rockefeller, and made by Rockefeller Productions alongside Disney Theatrical Productions.
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Oh Happy Day Gospel Concert
"From Slavery to Freedom: Songs of Hope, Faith & Love"
February 5th at 4pm
Circular Congregational Church
150 Meeting Street
Admission: $28 (& fees)*
*children, student, & senior tickets vary
From the creators of The Sound of Charleston comes the Oh Happy Day Gospel Series at Circular Congregational Church.
In celebration of Black History Month, come and join Carl Bright and Family and Friends in celebrating Charleston’s rich gospel music heritage. Clap your hands, tap your feet, and join in singing this joyous music.
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Carolima's Lowcountry Cuisine Presents: Taste of Gullah Geechee
February 5th from 4-7pm
IBA Event Venue
7910 Dorchester Rd
Admission: $75-$85
Join Carolima's Lowcountry Cuisine to kick off Black History Month with culturally inspired cuisine prepared by some of Charleston’s top, talented, community chefs! There will be more than a dozen chefs featured with cuisine ranging from savory to sweet. Enjoy the sample sized tastings as you learn about the history of how the African diaspora has inspired the way we enjoy food in the Gullah Geechee corridor.
Enjoy the fellowship, music and hand crafted cocktails.
Support local.
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Squirrel Nut Zippers and The Dirty Dozen Brass Band:
The Southern Remedies Tour
February 7th at 7:30pm
The Charleston Gaillard Center
95 Calhoun Street
Admission: $25+ (&fees)
Squirrel Nut Zippers & Dirty Dozen Brass Band reunite for The Southern Remedies Tour 2022/2023. New Orleans’ most celebrated modern brass band, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, pairs up with the Squirrel Nut Zippers and their multi-platinum blend of 1930’s era jazz, swing and folk. For these two groups, breaking molds and charting a new musical course is what helped each attain the highest level of success. The performances by these two critically acclaimed bands make for a delightfully eclectic and entertaining evening, with two sets plus collaboration.
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WGS Intersections | The Ends of Rainbows
February 8th at 6pm
Halsey Institue Galleries
161 Calhoun Street
Admission: Free
Join a panel discussion organized by the Women’s and Gender Studies Program at the College of Charleston around themes explored in Jovencio de la Paz: The Ends of Rainbows. This event will take place in person with a virtual participation option at halsey.cofc.edu/live
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Charleston Stage Company Presents: JFK and Inga Binga
February 8th-26th at varying times
Dock Street Theatre
135 Church Street
Admission: $35.50+
The true story of a future president’s whirlwind romance in WWII Charleston.
Julian Wiles’s JFK and Inga Binga tells the incredible true story of young Ensign John F. Kennedy and his WWII affair with Inga Arvad, a former Miss Denmark and suspected Nazi spy. Drawn from the secret files of FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover and set in the Francis Marion Hotel, with FBI agents listening in from the room next door, this farcical retelling of the youthful exploits of the man who would be President, brought down the house at the Dock Street Theatre when it world-premiered in 2012 and now returns for an encore engagement.
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Keb' Mo' with special guest Anthony D'Amato
February 8th at 8pm
Charleston Music Hall
37 John Street
Admission: $49.50-$75
With five GRAMMYs, 14 Blues Foundation Awards, and a groundbreaking career spanning nearly 50 years under his belt, Keb’ Mo’s got nothing left to prove. Just don’t tell him that.
“I may be turning 70,” Keb’ reflects, “but I’m still breathing and I’m still hungry. I’m still out there going for it every single day.
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CSO Pops 3: Art Moves Jazz from Quentin Baxter and Friends
February 9th at 7:30pm
Charleston Gaillard Center
95 Calhoun Street
Admission: $25+ (&fees)
Multi-talented musician, composer, educator, producer, Charlestonian, and Grammy Award winner Quentin Baxter joins the CSO for an evening of jazzy sounds inspired by various art forms. Along with Baxter, several other special guests will perform.
The concert will feature music from a recent recording project of the Quentin Baxter Quintet, “Art Moves Jazz.” Charleston’s musical talent will certainly shine with Ravel’s Bolero, Bach’s Concerto for Two Violins, Fantasia on an Ellington Theme (featuring drum solos), and feisty tangos by Astor Piazzolla.
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Conversations with a Curator: Sea Grass Baskets with Curator of Archaeology Martha Zierden and Curator of History Chad Stewart
February 10th at 10:30 - 11:00am
The Charleston Museum
360 Meeting Street
Free with admission and free for members
Join Curator of History, Chad Stewart, and Curator of Historical Archaeology, Martha Zierden, in the Lowcountry History Hall as they discuss sea grass baskets in the collections of The Charleston Museum. Rooted in Africa, coiled baskets of rush, sweetgrass, palmetto, and other local materials have been produced by local African Americans since their first arrival in Carolina.
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Date Night with World Music Cafe
February 10th from 7:30-9:30pm
Fox Music House
4248 Dorchester Rd
Admission: $20
Sicilian-American singer Michela Musolino has been internationally lauded for her unique ability to reimagine Sicilian folk and roots music.
On February 10th, the focus will be on Songs of Love…songs that make your heart sing and your feet dance!
A new group formed in June of 2021, Jasmine & The Kashmir Kings brings an Indian fusion sound to American pop and folk music.
The trio consists of European jazz/blues vocalist Jasmine Lloyd, Sitar and Guitar player Eric Lovell, and world percussionist James Brock.
This is a sensory experience not to be missed!
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Honors in Black: A Black History Program Celebrating Black Successors
February 10th at 8pm
Charleston Music Hall
37 John Street
Admission: $25
A Black History Program paying homage to professionals and successors locally and abroad that have paved the way and made a difference in their communities.
The program includes some of Charleston’s most respected & recognized vocalists, groups, and musicians. Under the musical direction of “The Fellas” of LaFaye & The Fellas, bringing you a show filled with historic songs & moments that tell stories of the past struggles and successes of African American culture.
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Footlight Players Present:
The Mountaintop
February 10-24th at varying times
Queen Street Playhouse
20 Queen Street
Admission: $34-$48
Featuring NYC Equity guest actors J. Jerome Rogers and Crystin Gilmore, The Mountaintop is a compelling, fictional depiction of Martin Luther King Jr’s last night on earth set entirely in Room 306 of the Lorraine Motel on the eve of his assassination in 1968.
This is a story written to humanize Dr. King, to help us understand that you don’t have to be superhuman to be a hero.
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Keepers of the Culture: Black History, Culture, and Food in Charleston, SC
February 11th at 9am
Hyatt House Charleston/Mt. Pleasant
1430 Midtown Avenue
Admission: $275
Explore the history of the lowcountry with food, beverage and conversation though guided tours led by iconic bearers of Gullah Geechee culture.
All premium transportation, meals and tours covered by the cost of admission.
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The Plantation Singers
February 11th at 7pm
Christ Church
2725 Bulrush Basket Lane, Mt. Pleasant
Admission: Free
The Plantations Singers, with director Lynnette White, will perform an A Capella performance of traditional Gullah Spirituals.
The intermission will include a brief presentation on sweetgrass basket making.
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The Charleston Music Hall Presents: Edwin McCain
February 11th at 8pm
The Charleston Music Hall
37 John Street
Admission: $39.50-49.50
All ages are welcome. Based on the latest local guidelines, attendees are not required to provide proof of negative COVID-19 test AND/OR vaccination for entry into this event. Attendees are also not required to wear a mask. Be sure to check your venue website for the latest updates and guidelines as entry requirements are subject to change.
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Acoustic Rooster's Barnyard Boogie: Starring Indigo Blume
February 12th at 1pm
Charleston Gaillard Center
95 Calhoun Street
Admission: $13+ (&fees)
New York Times best-selling author KWAME ALEXANDER brings two of his beloved children’s books—Acoustic Rooster and Indigo Blume—to the stage in a world premiere Kennedy Center commission. Alexander teams up with his writing partner MARY RAND HESS and long-time musical collaborator RANDY PRESTON to tell a story about being scared, being brave, and believing in yourself. With special guests like Duck Ellington and Ms. Dairy Parton—this musical adaptation will have children (and families) dancing in their seats.
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Vivian's Book Club - Natalie Chanin
February 12th at 2pm
Lenoir Charleston
68 Wentworth Street
Admission: $75
Join Vivian Howard for a salon-style series that hosts friends and colleagues who are authors from across genres and disciplines.
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The College of Charleston Department of History Presents: Black Women's History as American History
February 15th at 5:30pm
Septima Clark Auditorium
25 St. Philip Street
Admission: Free
Please join the Department of History for its annual Black History Month lecture, "Black Women's History as American History and the Everyday Struggles over Liberty and Justice," presented by guest lecturer Tamika Nunley.
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