Pecha Kucha brings the talk. Redux rounds up the art. Park Circle gets lit.
Maura's Three for the Week in Charleston, 3/17/25 - 3/23/35
At this moment in the Charleston arts scene, devotees can depend on a few fine events. Some may have been upstarts a decade or so ago, but have now settled into a well-oiled groove. There’s Pecha Kucha, for one, which this week adds a forty-seventh notch on its dynamic, discursive belt. Redux rolls on with its annual spring art market. Poetry Society of South Carolina taps a few fine poets who have long lent words to our coastal locale. Throughout, there is plenty of fodder, indoors and out.
Parse art (and pigs) at Pecha Kucha 47
Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St., downtown Charleston, Tues., March 18, 7 p.m.
Charleston cultural impresario Terry Fox never disappoints with his line up for Pecha Kucha, and this week’s go is no exception. I myself have been on a past program, and know firsthand both the intensity of distilling a concept to the format’s mandate of 20 slides for 20 seconds each.
You’ll glean latest cogitations from creative sector leaders and others, incluidng Nakeisha Daniel, educator, actor, and founder of The Well Theatre; Luke Shirley, founder of Quest; Tonya Nicole, vocalist and actor; Lee Barbour, producer, composer and owner of Black Label Event Music; Sean Gallagher, artist and graphic designer; Geoff Yost, Director of Marketing and Communication, Spoleto Festival USA; Angel Holmes, founder of Like Minded CHS; and Marvin and Jada Ross, respective owner and lead farmer of Peculiar Pig Farm. Lydia Chernicoff, founder and artistic director of New Muse Concerts and veteran of PK 39, will emcee and Josh Silverman will DJ.
For tickets and information, click here.
Ramp up your art collection at Redux
Redux Contemporary Art Center, 1056 King St., downtown Charleston; preview reception on Fri., March 21, 5 - 8 p.m. and art fair on Sat., March 22, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Ready for a Spring refresh. Redux Contemporary Art Center has your walls and other prime spots covered. The center will host the 2025 Redux Spring Art Market, rounding up the works of Redux’s studio artists. On Friday evening, a preview reception, 1st Dibs Night, opens the center for guests to enjoy light refreshments and get a first glance of the Market. Tickets are available for $35. On Saturday, Redux will be open for the 2025 Redux Spring Art Market. Admission is free and open to all, with a suggested donation of $10.
For more information, click here.
Get Lit with a three-course dinner in Dystopia
The Junction Kitchen & Provisions, 4438 Spruill Ave., North Charleston, Wed., March 19, 6:15 p.m. for a meet-and-greet and 6:30 p.m. for dinner and discussion
Every month the Itinerant Literate’s Get Lit program gathers book lovers to discuss a great read over an original, three-course meal with drink pairings inspired by the book. On Wednesday, book lovers will come together at The Junction to discuss the dystopian Brother Brontë by Fernando A. Flores, a Mexican-American author whose previous works include the novel Tears of the Trufflepig, which was long-listed for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize. Flores will join (virtually). Attendees must purchase a dinner ticket to attend; there are 35 spots for each night available for in-person seating.. Find a copy from the bookstore.
For tickets, click here.
Bonus: Stir your soul with coastal poetry
Main Library, Charleston County Public Library, 68 Calhoun St., downtown Charleston, Sun., March 23, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Coast Lines is a new poetry anthology gathering over 140 works by 50 poets exploring the beauty and diversity of the South Carolina coastal plain alongside 60 color photographs of the region's distinctive flora and fauna by renowned wildlife biologist and author Philip Wilkinson. As part of the anthology's launch, the Poetry Society presents five of its Charleston-area contributors: Marcus Amaker, Richard García, Eugene Platt, Emily Rosko, Susan Finch Stevens and Daniel Cross Turner. The event is free and open to the public.
For information on Poetry Society of South Carolina, click here.
Bonus Bonus: Top off your Tuesday at Sunset Jamz
2225 Mosquito Beach, Charleston, Tues., March 18 (and through Fall), 5 - 11 p.m.
On Mosquito Beach, March brings back Sunset Jamz, the annual weekly gathering of music, yoga, Kidz Club abd community, all availing of the rich history and culture of historic Mosquito Beach. In a beautiful marsh-side setting, Sunset Jamsz honors the legendary musician Bill Wilson, who is returning to the stage alongside Mike Martin. The event is BYOB.
For more information, click here.
One for the Future: Get back to nature with live oaks and bluegrass
Woodlands Nature Reserve, 4279 Ashley River Rd., Charleston, Fri., March 28 - Sat., March 29
Woodlands Nature Reserve, the 6,000-acre natural oasis, promises a family-friendly camping weekend filled with bluegrass performances from top-notch artists. Attendees can relax under the Lowcountry stars with scenic camping options; indulge in local food and craft vendors; and enjoy outdoor adventures like kayaking, biking and more. The music lineup features bluegrass artists including Kitchen Dwellers (performing both nights), SUSTO Stringband, Sicard Hollow, Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road, Tan & Sober Gentlemen and more. Local food and craft vendors will be on-site.
For weekend and camping passes as well as single-day tickets, click here.
A clue for the future: Follow the clues for CSOL’s pop-up house tour
Follow on Facebook and Instagram
We all love a glimpse inside Charleston’s eye-popping homes, which is why Charleston Symphony Orchestra League, Inc.’s 2025 Spring House Tour is sure to be hit. The league, which supports Charleston Symphony, is next-leveling the excitement by teasing out clues to the exact locale of its pop-up tour.
To get into the guessing game, look for clues on Mondays and Fridays during March by following CSOL on Facebook and Instagram.