Your Weekend, Styled Charleston

Hey Charleston lovers, it's your weekend and the city is wide open. Whether your heart is craving live music, sweet local eats, or stylish meanders through art and markets, here's your ultimate Lowcountry vibe guide.

Friday Night: Let the Good Times Begin

• Live Music at Drifter Fest (Refinery)

  • Kick off your weekend with some serious groove. Drifter Fest’s 5th Annual Bert Griggs Memorial Jam lights up the night with BIG SOMETHING and local heroes Kanika Moore & The Brown Eyed Bois + Just Groove. Good vibes guaranteed.

• Chic & Chill Cocktail Moment

  • If live music isn’t your main event, slide into somewhere elegant, like Little Palm or Citrus Club, and let the Lowcountry ambiance do the work for you. The weekend calls for one of these dreamy spots.

Saturday: Let the City Move Around You

• Sunday Brunch Farmers Market

  • Okay, it's technically a Sunday event, but feel free to slide into this scene early, think farm-fresh bites, local crafts, live music, and that uniquely Charleston porch-sway energy.

• Weekend Wine-Down at Deep Water Vineyard

  • Rain or shine, you’ll sip, you’ll unwind, and you’ll hold your new favorite wine glass home. Bonus: live tunes and food trucks transport you to “weekend away,” right in Wadmalaw.

• Art + Culture Stop

  • Craving something visual? The Public Works Art Center is hosting “Hope Despite The Times” and “More Light” exhibits, doubling your dose of creativity for the weekend.

Sunday: Recharge & Absorb Charleston

• Wandering Downtown Charm

  • Start slow. Meander through Rainbow Row, the City Market, and Waterfront Park. Let the Pineapple Fountain and a salty breeze be your guide.

• Hop on a Culture of History Cruise

  • Take the ferry out to Fort Sumter, check out the USS Yorktown museum, or even sneak in a ghost tour aboard the Yorktown if you’re feeling adventurous.

• Dinner with a Design Edge

  • Cap off your weekend with dinner at a place that marries soul with style. Think FIG or Chubby Fish, where every plate tastes like a love letter to the Lowcountry.

Weekend Snapshot

Vibe	Must-Do Activity
Friday Night Cool	Live music at Drifter Fest or lounge-worthy cocktails
Saturday Energy	Farmers market or winery vibes, plus art-eyed detours
Sunday Slow + Soul	Historic strolls, maritime history, and dreamy dinners

Charleston Insider Notes:

• Comfort is Queen: This city’s cobblestones are not your best friend—opt for stylish-but-comfy shoes.

• Book Smart: Popular dinner spots fill up fast—make that reservation early.

• Stay Hydrated, Stay Fabulous: Especially if the humidity’s high—bring your water bottle and your cool demeanor.

In sum: this weekend in Charleston is a moodboard. Mayo brunch energy meets vineyard calm meets historical intrigue. It’s a weekend that reads as beautiful as it feels.