This Weekend Vibes in CHS: Your Weekend Calendar in Charleston

Let's get one thing straight: Charleston isn't just a pretty face. It's a whole vibe - and this weekend, the city is serving sunshine, soul, and serious style. Whether you're a local looking to shake off your routine or a visitor diving into our Lowcountry lifestyle, I've got your cheat sheet for what to do, where to go, and how to make this weekend unforgettable. Here is your weekend calendar in Charleston.

• Friday: SUNSET & COCKTAILS

Let's kick off the weekend like we mean it. Rooftop views, craft cocktails, and a citrus forward menu that's as refreshing as your summer glow-up.

Pro tip: time your arrival around 6:45 PM to watch the sky catch fire as the sun dips behind the city skyline.

Bonus: Their weekend DJ sets are mellow but vibey. Perfect background for the "accidental networking" moment.

• Saturday Day: STYLE, STROLLS, & SIPS

Start: The Charleston City Market (early!)

Before the heat kicks in, grab an ice latte from Sorelle and explore artisan vendors at the historic market. If you're a tactile shopper like me, you'll love the textiles, handmade helwery, and yes locally sourced skincare.

Next: King Street Window-Walk + Lunch at Basic Kitchen

Let's call it what it is: a glam cardio session. Head to King Street to scope out the new arrivals at Hampden Clothing, then detox with lunch at Basic Kitchen (the Rainbow Bowl + a kombucha spritz, trust me).

Afternoon Option 1: Book a last-minute cruise

I love booking a last0minute sunset harbor tour via GetYourGuide or Charleston Harbor Tours - brings snacks, wear big sunnies, and live your "coastal care" truth.

Afternoon Option 2: Design Inspo Tour

Hit The George Gallery or Mitchel Hill for some high-end interiors inspo that'll make you rethink your throw pillows, and possibly launch your next home project (yes, I design too... let's talk;) )

• Saturday Night: SOUTHERN GLAM MEETS BEACH PARTY

Sullivan's Island Dinner + Drinks

Dinner at The Obstinate Daughter is a flex, but it's worth the wait. Coastal Italian, candlelight, the scent of salt in the air? Yes. Please.

After: Poe's Tavern for Live Music & Beachside Brews

More casual, but fun in a wild-card kind of way. End the night barefoot on the beach, ice-cold beer in hand, laughing with strangers you may never see again. You can't plan it, but can invite it.

Sunday: RESET & ROMANTICIZE

Brunch: Millers All Day

Get a biscuit. Or the fried chicken biscuit. Or the cinnamon roll. Honestly, order what your gut tells you and don't overthink it.

Midday: Battery Walk + Waterfront Meditation

You don't need a guru. Just put you phone on DND, take a stroll on The Battery, and sit near the fountain. Bonus if you bring a journal.

Wind-Down: Second Sunday on King Street

It's pedestrian-only, which means no traffic and all the boutique shopping, street performances, and the snackable treats your little Charleston heart can handle. Wear cute shoes - you'll run into everyone.

• Ally's Inside Challenge:

Do one thing this weekend that's totally out of your normal routine. Introduce yourself to someone. Book the last-minute boat ride. Wear the thing you thought was too much. Charleston will meet you with magic if you let it.