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Scene Calendar: Charleston-area events June 22-28 | Charleston Scene

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Thursday 

Beach Reads and Book Club with Annabel Monaghan

What: It’s beach read season, and what better way to celebrate it than with a beach read and cocktail event with Annabel Monaghan, author “Nora Goes Off Script,” to talk about her newest book, “Same Time Next Summer.” Annabel will be in the bookstore for an author talk, signing and toast to the books that make summer beach reading so much fun. Two ticket options are offered: general admission and “a book is your ticket.” For those of you who would like to participate in the book club discussion, Buxton Books recommends purchasing the latter option. When you purchase this ticket, your copy of “Same Time Next Summer” will be available for pickup.

When: 6 p.m. June 22

Where: Buxton Books, 160 King St., Charleston

Price: $5-$17

More Info: 843-723-1670, bit.ly/441xFxE, becky@buxtonbooks.com

Attain Medspa Pride

What: Pride is a year long look. Join in for an evening of rejuvenation and celebration at Attain Medspa. Join the medical team and special guests in discussions of self-care and community and personal empowerment. The night will include a Sip & See, where there will be live treatment demonstrations, discounted packages available for purchase and a chance to enter and win prizes, plus a giveaway bundle.

When: 6 p.m. June 22

Where: Attain Medspa, 601 Meeting St., Charleston

Price: Free

More Info: bit.ly/4657fgt, charleston@attainmedspa.com

Standup Science

What: A show that’s equal measures hilarious, educational and deeply personal. Scientist turned standup comedian Ben Miller takes you on a journey that explores everything from chairs to thermodynamics with wit and humor that makes these topics both approachable and delightful.

When: 8 p.m. June 22

Where: Tin Roof, 1117 Magnolia Road, Charleston

Price: $10

More Info: bit.ly/3pb9G0k, benmcomedy@gmail.com

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’

What: Asia O’Hara, Bosco, DeJa Skye, Jujubee, Lady Camden, Laganja, Vanessa Vanjie and select finalists from Season 15 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” are unknowingly trapped in the Netwerq. Free your mind this summer at the world’s largest drag production. Attendees must be 18 or older.

When: 8 p.m. June 22

Where: North Charleston Coliseum & Performing Arts Center, 5001 Coliseum Drive, North Charleston

Price: $46.50-$246.50

More Info: 843-529-5000, northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com/events/detail/rupauls-drag-race

Friday







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Mount Pleasant residents Corey Alston and Henrietta Snype show their basket weaving techniques to one another inside the Mount Pleasant Sweetgrass Pavilion. Cecilia Brown/Staff


The Lowcountry Gullah Experience: A Lecture by Corey Alston

What: Billed as one of the most celebrated Gullah Geechee artists in the nation, Corey Alston is a direct ancestor of a family that has been weaving sweetgrass baskets for nearly five generations. The art itself is more than 300 years old and traces its origins back to West Africa. During this lecture, guests will meet with Alston to learn more about his artistic process, the history of basket weaving and its legacy throughout the Lowcountry.

When: 10 a.m. June 23-27

Where: The Charleston Place, Market Street Circle, 205 Meeting St., Charleston

Price: Free

More Info: bit.ly/4450MQB, emma.wyatt@charlestonplace.com

Silent Disco Summer Tour

What: Summerville DREAM and Quiet Kingz Headphone Events have teamed up to bring Silent Disco back to downtown Summerville. This is a family-friendly event with music from the ’70s to 2000s. Three DJs will be competing for your attention to stay on their DJ station. Please bring your government-issued or school ID as collateral for a headset.

When: 7 p.m. June 23

Where: Hutchinson Square, 102 S. Main St., Summerville

Price: $15

More Info: bit.ly/468Ol8m

Margaret Cho: LIVE AND LIVID! Tour

What: Comedian Margaret Cho, Grammy- and Emmy Award-nominated standup comedian, actress and singer-songwriter, will perform live at Charleston Music Hall.

When: 8 p.m. June 23

Where: Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St., Charleston

Price: $47-$172

More Info: 843-853-2252, bit.ly/3PnulsD, info@charlestonmusichall.com

Tribute to Broadway & The Greatest Showman

What: The Vienna Light Orchestra pays tribute to Broadway favorites “Mary Poppins,” “Man of La Mancha,” “Phantom of the Opera,” “Fiddler On The Roof,” “West Side Story,” “Anastasia” and to the music of “The Greatest Showman.” Over the course of an hour, the Vienna Light Orchestra will perform a part-theater show, part-orchestral performance. This concert series includes vocalists, soloists, orchestral instruments, drums, piano, bass, guitar and more.

When: 4 p.m., 6 p.m. or 8 p.m. June 23-24

Where: SC Society Hall, 72 Meeting St., Charleston

Price: $45-$85

More Info: viennalightorchestra.com/6-23-charleston-sc

Saturday

Essentials of Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP)

What: This fun and relaxed class will get you started with instruction on safety and the proper paddling technique that will allow you to progress comfortably at your own pace. Attendees must be age 16 or older.

When: 10 a.m. June 24

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

Price: $30

More Info: 843-795-4386, bit.ly/3Psj61Y, customerservice@ccprc.com







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A variety of vehicles will be on display at the Honkytonk Annual JJ Memorial Car Show. File


Honkytonk Annual JJ Memorial Car Show

What: Honkytonk, a country music hotspot in Ladson, will host the annual JJ Memorial Car Show featuring the area’s coolest cars and activities for guests of all ages. Proceeds will benefit Courageous Kidz, a non-medical nonprofit organization that focuses on kids and families devastated by childhood cancer.

When: 1 p.m. June 24

Where: Honkytonk, 192 College Park Road, Ladson

Price: Free

More Info: 843-569-6000, honkytonksaloon.com, saloon@honkytonksaloon.com

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. June 24

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

Price: $45

More Info: 843-795-4386, bit.ly/3Xmd9Wr, customerservice@ccprc.com

Dance Performance by Watoto Academy of Performing Arts

What: Led by director Donald O’Connor, the Watoto Academy of Performing Arts will perform a special dance honoring African American culture in the lobby of The Charleston Place. Comprised of elementary and middle school students from Meeting Street Academy, the Watoto is a celebration of Black culture and history, from the drumming and dancing to the West African-inspired costumes. Performances are standing room-only.

When: 5-5:20 p.m. June 24-27

Where: The Charleston Place, 205 Meeting St., Charleston

Price: Free

More Info: bit.ly/3XevOU4, emma.wyatt@charlestonplace.com







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Clinical pharmacist Jennifer Sterrett uses hand sanitizer before the start of the Palmetto Palace mobile health unit vaccination site and food drive at Tricounty Family Ministries on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 in North Charleston. File/Andrew J. Whitaker/Staff




Day of Hope: Community Wellness Fair 

What: Check out North Charleston’s third annual Day of Hope hosted by The Palmetto Palace, a local organization dedicated to bringing underserved individuals quality health care. There will be a Wellness Fair to both increase awareness of the health care deficit in the Lowcountry as well as provide access to on-site health screenings for fair attendees. Enjoy a complimentary lunch cookout, activities, vendors and even a bouncy slide for the kids.

When: 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. June 24

Where: Gussie Green Community Center, 2012 Success St., North Charleston

Price: Free

More Info: thepalmettopalace.com/nc-day-of-hope

Sunday

Gumshoes: A Whodunnit?

What: At the renowned Enigma Hotel, lovers of fictional crime solvers from near and far have gathered to celebrate this year’s Detectives Convention. But when the unveiling of a priceless art exhibit goes awry, the many “detectives” in attendance have to put the pieces together to figure out the culprit. They may not be real detectives; they may just be “mystery-philes” in costumes. But, they still have theories about exactly “whodunnit?” This is performed by the HEART Inclusive Arts Community.

When: 7 p.m. June 25

Where: Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St., Charleston

Price: $35

More Info: 843-853-2252, bit.ly/3pf5Jri, info@charlestonmusichall.com

Monday

Redux Studios Summer Camp

What: Redux Studios invites 10-13 year olds in for a weeklong summer camp teaching a variety of artistic abilities. The sculpture class will explore materials like paper mâche, clay, cardboard, fibers and more with Shelby Corso. The fashion, costume and character illustration class will give campers the inside scoop from Broadway industry professional Heather Carey as they learn to make illustrative fashion drawings and costume and character designs.

When: Noon-2:30 p.m. June 26-30

Where: Redux Contemporary Art Center, 1056 King St., Charleston

Price: $230 for non-members, $185 for Redux members

More info: reduxstudios.org/2023-summer-camps

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