2nd Sunday on King Street

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2nd Sunday on King Street and The KKBE Lowcountry Nosh Today!

Artist Spotlight, Dinner, Experiences, FoodSusan Lucas

So many stores, galleries and restaurants, so much to eat, drink see and do . It’s the most fun you can have in Charleston every single month. Park. Walk to Liberty Street (you know, it’s where the Apple Store is). Look for the 2nd Sunday tent and introduce yourself to @fishprintgirl Liz Roberts, who will introduce you to Gyotaku, the ancient method of printing fish. She inks one side of a real, locally caught fish then presses paper onto the fish to transfer the ink to create an exact mirrored image. Beautiful. And there’s free 2nd Sunday stuff. Pick up a post-it everybody loves post-its!

Then, on to Hasell Street for The Lowcountry Nosh, the Jewish food and heritage festival held annually as part of 2nd Sunday by KKBE. Takes up the whole block on Hasell Street. So many delicacies, so little time. And pickles! KKBE is the second oldest synagogue in the United States and the oldest in continuous use. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1980.

It’s Not Raining Inside Candlefish and it’s Restaurant Week!

Art, Charleston Made, Dinner, Dogs, Experiences, Fine Dining, FlowersSusan Lucas

If it’s raining, you can duck the raindrops inside at The Restoration, corner of King & Wentworth. Choose Coffee at The Rise, lunch at The Watch Rooftop, or their beautiful library space off the lobby. Hazel Twenty Boutique on Wentworth Street is right next door. Here’s a list of more ideas:

367 King DFTI

356 Craft DIY

354 State and Liberty

345 King Street Kenny Flowers

341 King Street Woof Gang

338 Francesca’s

337 King Street Rusty Bull

333 King Street Chubbies

300 King Street My Sisters Cottage

273 King Street Collared Greens

270 King Street Candlefish

231 King Street Spartina

208 King Street AW Shucks

200 King Street Peyton William

171 King Street Beau and Ro

161 King Street Charleston Shoe

And at 51 George Street House of Sage

Photo credit Susan Lucas Hoffman

June 9th 2nd Sunday with art, culture, music, food and you!

Art, Charleston Made, Dinner, Dogs, Fine Dining, Flowers, Jewelry, ShoppingSusan Lucas

Woof Gang Bakery will have their pup-ular Dog Cooling Station again this month along with 15% off life vests and Soggy Doggy products. 341 King Street.

Sweetgrass Artist Karen Smalls Horlback is cueing up to be part of 2nd Sunday. Look for her Sweetgrass inspired pieces in the tradition of her family and heritage.

Loblolly Farm will be here with a fun, Next Big Thing game you won’t want to resist. Look for them around the Antique store at 191 King Street and get ready to play!

Piccolo Spoleto Artists will be in Marion Square for their last hurrah of the season. Look for our pal and 2024 Piccolo Spoleto Poster Artist Tate Nation up that way along with so many local artists who stay just to make 2nd Sunday even better!

Charleston Library Society will partner with College of Charleston’s Department of Theatre and Dance to present Stelle di Domani, their annual Piccolo Spoleto offering. Don’t miss this special Shakespearian experience that returns for its second year! The front steps of the Charleston Library Society serve as a stage for a plein air, abbreviated performance of “In Love and Death”. This noteworthy production represents a continuing collaboration between Charleston Library Society’s Special Collections, Igoe Shakespeare Library and the Theatre and Dance Department. Bring a chair and your friends to experience live theatre during your Second Sunday stroll. Shakespeare on the Steps is a walk-up-and-watch performance that is free and open to the public! 2:00 pm. 164 King Street.

Introducing Miss Cocky! Joining us for the first time, this Miss Cocky has the newest arrivals of game day apparel, accessories and gifts. Show your spirit with Miss Cocky!

Xfinity, Zola Vida and Playful Pack return to 2nd Sunday this weekend and we’re grateful for their support.

2nd Sunday March 10 Coming Your Way

Art, Available Online, Charleston Made, Dinner, Dogs, Fine Dining, Flowers, FoodSusan Lucas

There’s a Westie Pawrade at 2:00, complete with kilts, bagpipes and lots of little white dogs. Marion Square to a treat stop and photo op at Woof Gang Bakery, then as far down King Street as their little white paws will take them.

It’s Wine and Food’s last day. Celebrate with wine… and food! Riverfront Park or find your own at 2nd Sunday.

Chamber Music with Friends Series at the Sotille Theater

Tate & Rebecca & Lauren & KJ BBQ & Flowers by Vanessa as always.

Forte Sunday Jazz Jam and Open Mic Night. Sunday nights are for musicians of all levels to perform, gain stage experience and network with other musicians. Forte Jazz Lounge is starting its first Jazz Jam and Open Mic. Musicians of all experience levels are welcome to join the Sunday house musicians, Misha Pekar on Piano, Brice Tiffany on Bass and Bryce Waldron-Noren on Drums.

Spring forward Saturday night and land at 2nd Sunday bright eyed and bushy tailed.

What will you wear to your Oscar Watch party? Lots of choices on King Street! Frocks and fabulous accessories in the stores, from Oliphant | Roller Rabbit | Kenny Flowers | Francesca’s | Beau and Ro | Jack Hill | House of Sage | Millie Lynn | Respoke | Charleston Shoe Co.

And in the tents. Stitchen it | Cola Stacks | Hylo Fitness | Vintage Valley Thrift | Garden Jewelry | Madd Vintage | Goldenn Nomad | Siren Swim Co | Natural Blonde Mix | Ever Garden Shop | Liv Bella Vita | Zola Jewelry | Fray Pearls | Emy Vale Golf | la Casa Love | Goldbird Collective | Hermosa Jewelry | Indulge in art | Matt Kim | Love Quin | Shop by Alala | Beachy Keen by KK

Pick up some gourmet popcorn to enjoy from Mr. Poppers, or look for Dizzy Lamb | &Lobster | Heavenly Cheesecakes by Tony | Poppa B’S | Lowcountry Lemonade | Nautical Bowls | Lasaguas | Rodney Scott’s BBQ | Hero Doughnuts | James Brown’s Famous Peanuts | Smash City Burgers | The Watch and Rise Coffee Bar at The Restoration.

See you there!

At 2nd Sunday January 14

Art, Books, Calendars, Charleston Made, Dinner, Dogs, ExperiencesSusan Lucas

Hero Donuts and Buns + Rodney Scott = next level Deliciousness. Look for both this Sunday!

Hero Doughnuts & Buns serves sandwiches, burgers, salads, and, of course, doughnuts. Customers can expect doughnut toppings like Fruity Pebbles, pistachio glaze, maple sea salt, and more. Sandwich options include egg & cheese, fried pork chop, chicken salad, burgers, and more. When it’s not 2nd Sunday, you can visit Hero at 145 Calhoun St.

Rodney Scott (born 1971) is an American chef and whole-hog barbecue pitmaster from Hemingway South Carolina. In 2018 Scott was named Best Chef: Southeast by the James Beard Foundation, only the second pitmaster to win a James Beard chef award. When it’s not 2nd Sunday, you can visit Rodney's at 1011 King St.

Woof Gang Bakery Charleston is here to help your dog keep fit in the new year with 10% off Collars, Leashes and Slow Bowls.  

February 11 Super 2nd Sunday

Art, Charleston Made, Dinner, Experiences, Fine Dining, Flowers, Food, Jewelry, LearningSusan Lucas

Proud supporters

Roller Rabbit will have fresh fashion and merchandise on the street. They will also offer an additional 30% off sale items!  173 King Street.

Woof Gang Bakery Charleston will feature a photo kissing both for you to take Valentine themed pics of your pup from 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm.  BYOD - Bring Your Own Dog. 341 King Street.

Did you know Galentine’s Day is a concept that began with the TV series Parks and Recreation? Now it’s a custom for women to celebrate their gal friends. You can find a sweet artful gift for anyone with our OGs, Tate & Rebecca & Lauren & Flowers by Vanessa.

The Palmetto Rose Band will perform! Look for them on the street.

We love books and readers! Pick up a free—our favorite price—bookmark at the Info Tent near the Apple Store. It features our cool new “picasso” QR code. While supplies last.

Look for Chosen Treasures, KKBE’s Gift Shop, near Hasell Street. Did you know KKBE is the second oldest synagogue building in the United States and the oldest in continuous use. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1980.

A new business, CRAFTDIY do it yourself boutique craft studio and bar, will launch at 365 ½ King Street. Meet the founder Kelly Damiano at 2nd Sunday, and follow @craftdiy on Instagram.

Have you met MADD Vintage? If you’re looking for handpicked vintage tees sourced worldwide, pick up your Grateful Dead shirt!

There’s a Westie Pawrade next month; get your little white dogs and kilts ready to strut!

At 2nd Sunday TODAY! Ways to keep cool.

Art, Business, Charleston Made, Dinner, Experiences, Flowers, Food, Homes, ShoppingSusan Lucas

Respoke has mens, womens and childrens espadrilles and sneakers handmade from designer scarves. 377 King Street. Peep toe espadrilles? What could possibly be cooler!

Duck into one of many stores, galleries, food purveyors

Reinert Fine Art at 179 King Street for an art plunge

Yeti at 360 King Street for a Rambler Water Bottle

Off Track Ice Cream on Beaufain Street just off King

Sso many ways for coolness at 2nd Sunday on King Street!

At 2nd Sunday on King Street this month

Art, Charleston Made, Dinner, Guess Who’s Coming, ShoppingSusan Lucas

Welcome Hannah Staib’s Indulge In Art collection. You’ll recognize her subject matter, dear to Charleston hearts. Look for Hannah on the bricks with Rebecca Illustrated, Tate Nation, Elise Carmichael and Lauren Ridenour. (You’ll find the bricks between Wentworth and Market Streets.)

Spartina 449 has a Sale on Sale! Already marked down merchandise will be an additional 30% off. Just in time to snag those last-minute looks before Summer ends! They’ll also have special 2nd Sunday door busters and refreshments! 231 King Street

Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel: The Exhibit: Gain an up-close understanding of the artistic success and inspiration behind Michelangelo. Experience these classics, true to size, close-up, photographable, and at your own pace. Beaufain Street

Charleston Opera Theater provides world-class opera performances for the City of Charleston and surrounding communities. Look for. them at the Sotille Marquee.

Thanks to these other 2nd Sunday on King Street Sponsors and Supporters

Crews Subaru

Koko and Company

Lively CHS Properties

Portico Longevity

Optimal Bio

Zevia

Patagonia Made

Love Shack Fancy

7Hills

Millie Lynn Boutique

Woof Gang Bakery

Sweet Jessamine Flower Truck

Flowers by Vanessa

And thanks for the delicious food!

Cotton Sky Ice Cream

& Lobster

Tonys Cheesecake

AW Shucks

Daddys

Lincoln Brews

Smash CIty

Harlow & Pearl

James Brown Boiled Peanuts

Lowcountry Lemonade

Mr. Narwhals Magnificent Snowballs

New Dog

Oyster House

Uncorked

Rusty Bull

Good for our community, sources for information:

Alzheimer's Association 

Ovarian Cancer

Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments

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?

It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood. King Street on 2nd Sunday January 8

Dinner, FoodSusan Lucas

Join us to bring in the new year with friends, neighbors, artists and makers, shoppers—and don’t forget good food! We’ve already heard that Lib’s Diner, Vibrant Vegan, &Lobster and New Dog will be there. KJ Style BBQ returns to his Hasell Street corner this month.

BBQ is BACK!

KJ Style BBQ returns to his Hasell Street corner this month, back by popular request.

Buy 3 sale items at Gretchen Scott, get one sale item free (of equal or lesser value). 235 King Street.

Look for artists Lauren + Tate + Rebecca on the bricks. That’s King Street between Hasell and Wentworth.

It’s our lucky month for music. Paul Juneau of Journey with the Juneaus.

The return of Yum Yum Jug Band is worth clapping for.

And, Nick Matthews will be there!

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.

Food, Drinks, Dogs and Music!

Art, Dinner, Experiences, FoodSusan Lucas

& Lobster will be on the bricks with Lobster Rolls! Also, Holy Roly Ice Cream, AW Shuck's Seafood Shack, KJ style BBQ, CO Vietnamese,  the Mad Med food truck on Lower King or the official hot dog vendor of 2nd Sunday, New Dog. Right at Wentworth, The Restoration’s Watch Rooftop Kitchen and Spirits is slinging sliders.

Hey, Buddy needs a cookie; take him to Woof Gang! While you're at it, you can gift shop for your dog’s holiday gift and your dog loving friends as well. 341 King Street.

Clammer Dave

Dinner, From the OceanSusan Lucas
Photo provided.

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ON THE MENU AT SNOB: STEAMED CLAMS

Clammer Dave’s clams, white wine, garlic cream, parsley, grilled baguette.

Dave Belanger has been farming clams and oysters in the barrier island waters along Capers Island Wildlife Refuge just north of Charleston. He provides cultured clams and singled, pristine oysters to chefs and restaurants around the lowcountry, practicing sustainable aquaculture. Caper's Clams® and Caper's Blades® oysters are grown and harvested with as little impact on the environment as possible. There’s more of a story here, but it’s enough to say they’re local, fresh and taste like the ocean.