2nd Sunday on King Street

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All the Colors of Spring at 2nd Sunday

Art, Available Online, Calendars, Charleston Made, Dinner, Jewelry, ShoppingSusan Lucas
2nd Sunday on King Street presents local businesses, an opportunity to show their stuff

Spring fashion from Lauren Ridenour, Sadie & Sutton Boutique, True Lucia, In The Dresser will be on the bricks. Spring flowers from Sweet Jessamine. And there’s such good food! James Brown’s Famous Boiled Peanuts, & Lobster, King of Pops and the return of the MacDaddy Food Truck!

After, you may go home and watch the Oscars. Don’t forget your gown and tiara!

Have lots of fun at 2nd Sunday, then go to the red carpet at the Academy Awards

Spring Forward and Register to Vote at 2nd Sunday

Art, Charleston Made, Dinner, Fine Dining, Flowers, JewelrySusan Lucas

The Charleston County Board of Elections and Voter Registration Outreach Team will offer several types of resources at 2nd Sunday, including assistance with registering voters, updating voter information, issuing voter IDs, and more. George & King.

Look for Libs Diner in the food truck area on Lower King.

Shop Own Your Roots on the bricks, along with JK Designs. Sadly, Tate Nation won’t be there this month, but you can find him online.

Westies! Woof Gang Bakery is the perfect spot to see the Pawrade and pick up a treat for your best friend. 341 King Street.

Haddie, Sweet Jessamine’s Flower Truck, will be there to answer the question, is it Jessamine or is it Jasmine?

Before the kickoff: February 12 2nd Sunday on King Street

Art, Books, Dogs, Fine Dining, FlowersSusan Lucas

SEWE is happening next week!

Get the full details on all things SEWE 2023 with the show brochure. Get the show brochure here, or at the 2nd Sunday Information Tent this weekend.

Walk down to Charleston Shoe Co. for snacks, specials and a chance to win a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Champagne!! 161 King Street.

Woof Gang is setting up a Valentines Kissing Booth for 2nd Sunday and will accept donations for a local Animal Rescue. 341 King Street.

Spartina 449 has an excellent jewelry sale happening for Valentines Day. 231 King Street.

From personalizing your Apple Watch to learning to draw on your iPad with Procreate and so much more Apple Store at 301 King Street has free classes all day long. Click the link to schedule yours.

https://www.apple.com/today/calendar/

T-mobile sponsors 2nd Sunday on King Street

It never rains on 2nd Sunday… come downtown!

Art, Books, Calendars, Fine Dining, Food, Parking, ShoppingSusan Lucas

You can have anything in life if you dress for it. ~ Edith Head

Own Your Roots is dressing for the holidays! Find them near Market & King

Everything at Emerald + Jade is carefully selected to feature trendy, modern, quality children’s clothes.

Carefully selected trendy, modern, quality children’s clothes. Look for Emerald + Jade near George + King!

Rebecca Illustrated at 2nd Sunday on King Street on the bricks.

Rebecca Illustrated

On the bricks at 2nd Sunday

Pick up a copy of Belle’s Bath, illustrated by Tate, on the bricks.

Lauren Ridenour at 2nd Sunday on King Street

…is fine and on the bricks at 2nd Sunday

Coming Up December 11... 2nd Sunday on King Street Holiday Edition

Art, Available Online, Business, Charleston Made, Experiences, Fine Dining, Flowers, FoodSusan Lucas

FIELD + SUPPLY HOLIDAY MARKET AT CHARLESTON VISITORS CENTER

375 Meeting Street | 10AM - 6PM click here for tickets.

LET IT SNOW AT THE CHARLESTON PLACE

In the evening at 6pm and 8pm through New Year’s Eve, “snow” will magically fall on Market Street Circle, blanketing the holiday trees and our grand decor in a lovely sheet of winter white. Come witness the rare occurrence of snow in the Holy City! Complimentary. Reservations required.

It’s Kids Day at College of Charleston Basketball

CofC vs. North Greenville | All kids tickets are just $10, with activities for kids throughout the game

Tickets: CofCsports.com/tickets

The Boutique presents River Bluff Honey Co. Local, Raw, Organic, Unfiltered, Unheated Pure Honey. Certified Beekeeper William Helfgott will be there explaining the process, and selling the honey and comb his bees have worked so hard to produce. 302 King Street.

By five sale pieces at Gretchen Scott, get a free cashmere ponco! (While supplies last.) 235 King Street.

November 13 at 2nd Sunday

Art, Food, ExperiencesSusan Lucas

November is the month of Nosh! The Lowcountry Nosh, Charleston’s premier Jewish Food and Heritage Festival, is returning as a LIVE event. Now in its 8th year, the Nosh welcomes the entire Charleston community and encourages attendees to experience Jewish food, music and culture and to learn about KKBE’s rich history and unique contributions to Reform Judaism as they stroll down Hasell Street.

Join the staff and tour guides at the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art at the College of Charleston for a fun-filled family-friendly celebration of their current exhibition Kirsten Stolle: Only You Can Prevent A Forest. Enjoy guided tours for your family, art projects that explore the exhibition, healthy snacks, and activities with our friends from The Green Heart Project and MUSC Urban Farm. Learn more about the Halsey Institute and their exhibition at halsey.cofc.edu

Mount Pleasant Performing Arts Company will be under the Sotille marquee to promote their upcoming nutcracker performance. Be sure to stop and say hello, and get information on this lovely holiday event.

2nd Sunday presents Photo Lab: Directing the Portrait with Apple

Art, ExperiencesSusan Lucas

Learn techniques for taking striking black-and-white portraits, exploring poses, and curating your photos on iPhone. You’ll follow a series of prompts from our Apple Creatives and move between different angles and postures to capture the personality of your subject. Then, discover what to look for in a great photo so you can share your best pictures. Bring your iPhone or we’ll provide the latest.

For sessions with amplified sound, hearing loop technology is available on request.

Apple Store 301 King Street 4:30 - 5:30 sign up here.

For more Apple Classes on 2nd Sunday, November 13, click!

An Apple Store a day…

Art, LearningSusan Lucas

Did you know you can take a FREE class at King Street’s own Apple Store every day of the week? Visit https://www.apple.com/today/ for the schedule. We happen to know that October 9th you can get started with iPad, make fun family portraits with your kids, or learn techniques for taking striking black-and-white portraits on your iPhone. Daily offerings also include iPad drawing with Procreate! Have fun. Be artsy!

FREE class at King Street’s own Apple Store every day of the week

In Apple Procreate class number three, we created a GIF inspired by Matija Medved.

Excellent! Things to do at 2nd Sunday in July

Art, Books, Charleston Made, Dinner, Dogs, Experiences, Fine Dining, Flowers, Food, Parking, Shopping, SculptureSusan Lucas

Click on an image to see more info, and join us downtown for 2nd Sunday on King Street in Charleston, the best city! Noon to 5:00 pm, rain or shine.

Your favorite happenings at 2nd Sunday on King Street this weekend, Part One!

Art, Books, Dinner, Experiences, Guess Who’s Coming, ParkingSusan Lucas

Wabi Sabi Food Truck will be there. a.w. Shucks will be alfresco. So will Lib’s Diner. And Lobster—specifically & Lobster! So many food options! Watch your email for Sunday’s schedule of events.

Mom Wants to Go to King Street for 2nd Sunday May 8: Shopping, Art, Flowers, Lobster, Friends

Flowers, Shopping, Food, ArtSusan Lucas

Give her some lovely flowers from Sweet Jessamine’s Flower Truck, located this month in front of the Riviera Theater at Market and King. Will there peonies in Haddie’s spectacular assortment? Big yes! Go early, these beauties won’t last.

She is a thoughtful mom. Stop by King & Hasell and see Tate Nation for some colorful notecards or a nice print. While supplies last she’ll also get a free 2nd Sunday calendar, Charleston Water and Skies.

2nd Sunday April Highlights

Art, Books, Flowers, MusicSusan Lucas

Second Sunday on King Street is this weekend… FREE Gift with purchase from Tate Nation Studio!

Keep track of every 2nd Sunday on King Street throughout the coming year, with a calendar (including dates through February, 2023!) featuring breathtaking photographs of Charleston water and skies, captured by 2nd Sunday’s very own Susan Lucas … FREE with any purchase of $25 or more (Paintings, prints, posters, & puzzles), this Sunday, at Tate’s tiny gallery (257 King Street).

Watch our website or sign up for News to hear what's going on this weekend! Food, friends, art, culture, shopping, flowers, music, free parking— and Josh Marler predicts a perfect sunny/70 day!

Super Bowl Sunday, Valentine's Day Eve and 2nd Sunday Rolled into One Fun Day

Art, Calendars, Guess Who’s ComingSusan Lucas

2nd Sunday on King Street continues its monthly schedule Sunday, February 13, announced by Susan Lucas, President of the Charleston Peninsula Preservation Trust (CPPT), the non-profit that manages and produces 2nd Sunday. 

“Covid protocol: Please social distance, wear masks, wash hands, and update your vaccinations to protect yourself, your loved ones and our community. Avoid misinformation. Here’s a link to CDC facts about the pandemic.

“We are back and happy to be on the street every month again. The city is providing two hours of parking free in most city garages, and everyone’s favorite boutiques, restaurants and galleries will be open. 

Shop2ndsunday.com has all the updates for people that want to follow along, as well as the barcode for parking lots and the link to purchase calendars. Come to stroll, shop, dine and enjoy Charleston’s “Main Street” on a vehicle-free, pedestrian-only afternoon. From noon to 5:00 pm.

A Timely Gift for Your Valentine

Charleston Made, Art, CalendarsSusan Lucas

2nd Sunday’s beautiful art calendar, Charleston: Water and Skies. is printed on premium, matte paper that is certified by the Rainforest Alliance Program. Each page reveals a striking photograph captured on one of Charleston’s magical beaches by Susan Lucas, perforated to remove, keep, frame, give. Proceeds benefit Charleston Peninsula Preservation Trust. ORDER HERE or pick one up at Tate Nation’s Gallery on the bricks at 257 King Street.

Your Guide to 2nd Sunday December 12

Art, Books, Charleston Made, Dogs, Guess Who’s ComingSusan Lucas

See something you like? Click on the image and go there!

The Boutique Charleston at 302 King Street presents three local authors/artists this Sunday. Jack Alterman is a Charleston native and local photographer with two books, My City and and My Lazy Eye. Both books capture his unique perspective of people and places, with local and global focuses respectively.

Virginia Beach’s book, Rice and Ducks, weaves the beautiful history of the Carolina rice lands. All proceeds go toward the protection of the northern breeding grounds and protection of migratory bird habitats in the Carolina Lowcountry.

Richard Hagerty’s, American Surrealist, it’s chock-full of his stunning dream-based watercolors produced over a series of decades. His most notable pieces are featured on silk scarves, also available for sale that day.

Speaking of Charleston’s own Evening Post Books, The'll give away free copies of 62 Famous Houses with every book purchased at their Society and King “store”. Popular gift titles will be on hand, such as Gullah Cuisine, Seven Days on the Santee Delta, Rice & Ducks, New Charleston Cuisine and more!