Scene Calendar: Charleston

The Lowcountry Jazz Festival is coming up this week at the The Gaillard Center on Calhoun Street in downtown Charleston. File/Brad Nettles/Staff

EDITOR'S NOTE: Event times are subject to change due to possible inclement weather or other hurricane-related complications.

To submit an event, go to postandcourier.com/calendar.

The Brendan James Trio Live at Firefly Distillery

What: Brendan James returns to Firefly. Join James and his trio for an intimate night of stories and songs at the Firefly Distillery. This will be an indoor show, seated, with a maximum capacity of 120 guests. A quiet, listening-room atmosphere is appreciated. The full bar is available before and after the show.

When: 7-10 p.m.

Where: Firefly Distillery, 4201 Spruill Ave., North Charleston

Price: $37.50

More Info: bit.ly/47Rm47k

Broken Speakers

What: Born out of the turmoil of the pandemic, Broken Speakers’ songs weave through a common thread of pain, triumph, struggles and love mixed to the backbeat of both rock and soul.

When: 9 p.m. Aug. 31

Where: Pour House, 1977 Maybank Highway, James Island

Price: $10-$15

More Info: bit.ly/3OUmb9t

'Into the Light'

What: It’s the quality of the light in the Lowcountry — sunrise, sunset and everything in between — that drives Helli Luck’s passion for painting in the coastal region of South Carolina. “For me, the light sculpts the image, which allows me to paint three-dimensionally,” says Luck. “The shape where the light and shadow meet provides a way for me to sculpture the piece.”

When: 10:30 a.m. Sept. 1-Sept. 30

Where: Lowcountry Artists Gallery, 148 E. Bay St., Charleston

Price: Free

More Info: 843-412-7433, lowcountryartists.com/helli-luck, [email protected]

Resin Flow Charcuterie Board Workshop

What: Resin Flow Art classes allow you to create beautiful resin-poured charcuterie boards. You will start by picking your board and selecting your color choices. Then you will be walked through step-by-step instructions on how to pour your colors and create your designs. Tickets must be purchased in advance. No experience necessary. Participants must be 13 and over. All materials are nontoxic and food grade safe.

When: 6-8 p.m. Sept. 1

Where: Snafu Brewing Company, 3280 Industry Drive, North Charleston

Price: $79

More Info: bit.ly/3EdWw6I

Fo Daniels w/ special guests The Simplicity and Deaf Andrews

What: Fo Daniels combines the raw intensity of a rock band with a singer-songwriter’s careful craftsmanship, resulting in a sound both powerful and elegant.

When: 8 p.m. Sept. 1

Where: Music Farm, 32 Ann St., Charleston

Price: $15-$17

More Info: musicfarm.com/event/fo-daniels

'and yet we co-exist' by Taylor + Connor Robinson

What: Local artists Taylor and Connor Robinson handcraft textured sculptural paintings and reliefs under their trade name Visceral Home. Their work is textural, compositions grown from experimentation using contrasting natural earth compounds and unnatural elements to represent the complexities of mental health and substance use disorders.

When: 4 p.m. Sept. 1-Sept. 30

Where: Grand Bohemian Gallery, 55 Wentworth St., Charleston

Price: Free

More Info: 843-724-4130, grandbohemiangallery.com/show/364011, [email protected]

SUSTO and Big Something

What: SUSTO will be returning to their Charleston roots with special guest Big Something, presented by 105.5 The Bridge. The band blends elements of rock, folk and electronic music, steeped in Southern gothic and psychedelia, all centered around the lyrical narrative of singer-songwriter Justin Osborne.

When: 6 p.m. Sept. 2

Where: The Refinery, 1640 Meeting St., Charleston

Price: $33-$60

More Info: 301-906-1095, therefinerychs.com/events/susto-w-big-something-easy-honey, [email protected]

Train with special guest Parmalee

What: Train is an American pop rock band from San Francisco which was formed in 1993. Their hits include "Drops of Jupiter," "Hey, Soul Sister" and "Drive By."

When: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 2

Where: Credit One Stadium, 7596, 161 Seven Farms Drive, Charleston

Price: $19-$73.50

More Info: creditonestadium.com/event/train-with-special-guest-parlamee

Essentials of Kayaking

What: Learn a new sport comfortably and enjoyably. Using a variety of boats, this entry-level course teaches you the basic strokes and skills to have fun on the water.

When: 2 p.m. Sept. 2

Where: James Island County Park, 871 Riverland Drive, Charleston

Price: $45

More Info: 843-795-4386, bit.ly/3QWnvuS, [email protected]

Bugs & Booze: Beetle Pinning Workshop

What: Join in for Bugs and Booze and learn how to pin and preserve your very own Five-Horned Rhinoceros Beetle specimen. This interactive workshop will provide you with all the tools and knowledge to preserve your insect that you get to keep and display in your home. Each participant will also get a free pint at the workshop. This workshop is suitable for ages 16 and older, unless accompanied by a participating adult.

When: 7 p.m. Sept. 2

Where: Snafu Brewing Company, 3280 Industry Drive, North Charleston

Price: Free

More Info: 843-767-4121, bit.ly/3ssN6BA, [email protected]

A sold-out crowd laughs during the comedy show at The Sparrow in North Charleston on Saturday April 8, 2023. Grace Beahm Alford/Staff

Comedy at the Sparrow: Sean Patton

What: Get ready to laugh so hard you'll forget all your problems and briefly question why you ever had any with just a single dose of Sean Patton.

When: 7 p.m. Sept. 2

Where: The Sparrow, 1078 East Montague Ave. #D, North Charleston

Price: $25

More Info: bit.ly/3EgsSxr

Lowcountry Jazz Festival 2023: Day 2

What: Under the artistic direction of producer Tony Clarke, in collaboration with the Gaillard Center’s artistic team, the festival returns with a stellar lineup of award-winning jazz singers and musicians including Dave Koz & Friends and Avery*Sunshine.

When: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 3

Where: Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St., Charleston

Price: $58

More Info: 843-724-5212, gaillardcenter.org/events/lowcountry-jazz-festival-2023-day-2

An Evening with Dangermuffin

What: Celebrate Charleston Pour House's 21st anniversary with Dangermuffin. Their vocal-centric songs are delivered both via acoustic string band arrangements (think Greensky Bluegrass) and a drum-fueled, jam-influenced arrangement (think Goose), often within the same show.

When: 8 p.m. Sept. 3

Where: Pour House, 1977 Maybank Highway, James Island

Price: $18-$20

More Info: bit.ly/45HtB7f

Intro to Climbing Technique

What: There's a lot to learn about climbing and starting out can be intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. Whether you're new to climbing, or just trying to get past the crux on your project, this Intro to Climbing Technique class will help you reach your climbing goals. This 90-minute class will help kick off your new adventure with a 1:6 instructor to student ratio and plenty of small group and partner work. Instruction takes place on both ropes and boulders. The class will include your gear rental.

When: 12:30 p.m. Sept. 3

Where: James Island County Park, 871 Riverland Drive, Charleston

Price: $20

More Info: 843-795-4386, ccprc.com/calendar.aspx, [email protected]

Lowcountry Senior Series: Archery

What: In partnership with the Lowcountry Senior Center, this program empowers adults 50 and older to continue to explore, discover and grow. Come out and fling some arrows. Starting with the basics of archery, you’ll find that “inner child” as you start hitting those bullseyes.

When: 1-3 p.m. Sept. 5

Where: James Island County Park, 871 Riverland Drive, Charleston

Price: $20

More Info: 843-795-4386, [email protected], bit.ly/484b06X

Boom & Balance: Growth in the Upper Meeting Street Corridor

What: The Post and Courier invites you to join us for our special Boom & Balance event. Boom & Balance is an ongoing and award-winning Post and Courier series that explores how rapid population growth and redevelopment are reshaping towns and cities across South Carolina. Hear our panel on the slew of new developments along Charleston's upper peninsula on Meeting Street moderated by Post and Courier Editor in Chief Autumn Phillips.

When: Noon-1 p.m. Sept. 6

Where: Munkle Brewing Co., 1513 Meeting Street Road, Charleston

Price: Free, with RSVP

More Info: tickets.postandcourier.com/e/boom-and-balance-series-meeting-street

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