Charleston City Paper

06/04/2026

A new farmers market will debut June 10 in Hampton Park in a four-week test of the viability of the new community gathering spot.The Hampton Park Farmers Market will be open Wednesday from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. through July 1.

06/04/2026

College of Charleston to perform reimagined Shakespeare classic

The most famous young lovers in the world will return to Charleston this month for the College of Charleston’s production of “Romeo & Juliet: Cuts and Kisses.”...

The most famous young lovers in the world will return to Charleston this month for the College of Charleston’s production of “Romeo & Juliet: Cuts and Kisses.” “Romeo and Juliet: Cuts and Kisses” is the classic tale of Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet as they defy their families and risk ...

06/04/2026

Jurassic Seas at S.C. Aquarium to open
An exhibit 70 million years in the making opens Monday at the South Carolina Aquarium. Jurassic Seas, which is included with the aquarium admission price, sends guests into the late Cretaceous Period to encounter life-size skeletal replicas, examine stunning fossils and learn through interactive displays.

Arts + Music | A la carte | Calendar of Events | City Paper Tickets Jurassic Seas at S.C. Aquarium to open An exhibit 70 million years in the making opens Monday at the South Carolina Aquarium. Jurassic Seas, which is included with the aquarium admission price, sends guests into the late Cretaceous....

06/04/2026

Ariail: Pocotali-going

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06/04/2026

Stegelin: Independent thought?

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06/04/2026

Blotter: Pic-a-nic basket?

Reports taken from May 18 to May 25
Pic-a-nic basket? A West Ashley woman on May 18 reportedly took $50 worth of water, bread, fruit and paper towels from a Sam Rittenberg Boulevard grocery store....

Reports taken from May 18 to May 25 Pic-a-nic basket? A West Ashley woman on May 18 reportedly took $50 worth of water, bread, fruit and paper towels from a Sam Rittenberg Boulevard grocery store. Charleston police noted the allegedly stolen goods were taken out of the store in a reusable bag, which...

06/04/2026

$135M West Ashley sewer project hits major milestone

Charleston Water System (CWS) is marking a second major checkpoint after a year of digging in its ongoing $135 million project to extend the West Ashley sewer tunnel....

Charleston Water System (CWS) is marking a second major checkpoint after a year of digging in its ongoing $135 million project to extend the West Ashley sewer tunnel.

06/04/2026

Our View: A racket? Maybe — if you let them keep it

What do you call it when the party in power tries to throw out thousands of legally-cast ballots and cancel an election because it is going to lose?...

What do you call it when the party in power tries to throw out thousands of legally-cast ballots and cancel an election because it is going to lose?

06/04/2026

Chamber Music Series carries on Spoleto tradition

It’s almost impossible to ignore the vibrant sounds echoing from the Dock Street Theatre. The Bank of America Chamber Music series has been…...

It’s almost impossible to ignore the vibrant sounds echoing from the Dock Street Theatre. The Bank of America Chamber Music series has been integral to the Spoleto Festival since its first year. For a little over two weeks, the Chamber series brings 11 different programs featuring a wide variety o...