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.

Opera, books, little white dogs and music at 2nd Sunday

Art, Book Events, Dogs, Flowers, Food, Jewelry, MusicSusan Lucas

What you can expect at this month’s 2nd Sunday; lots of world class shopping, seeing neighbors and friends, live music, Charleston culture and so many memorable experiences.

Brian Livingston Author of The Habits of Squirrels will be at the Info Tent at Liberty Street.

The journey of a thousand miles begins with an irate squirrel. 

In this charming, thoughtful meditation on all of life’s journeys, Brian Livingston finds humor, grace, and sunburn on one of the country’s great hikes. His character encounters the Trail’s eccentric inhabitants, who will help him, challenge him, and ultimately shape his journey and determine what kind of person he wants to be.

Meet Bryan, pick up a copy of his book—we have ours!—and join him on this wonderful squirrley journey.

Music

In addition to our eclectic group of talented buskers, The Charleston Vibes, the Charleston Opera Theater, The Trippentones, an encore performance by the excellent jazz trio you saw at 2nd Sunday last month, and bagpipes leading the Westie Pawrade down king street.

Join the Charleston Symphony Orchestra League (CSOL), and fellow interior design and architectural aficionados for the fall must do “do,” the 27th Annual Kiawah Island Tour of Homes.  As the longest running island house tour in the Lowcountry, the Symphony Tour has become an annual fall destination for Charleston locals and hundreds of visitors to the Lowcountry.

At Wagoween, pups parade through the beautiful Charleston Place courtyard at 205 Market Street, where local celebrity judges award drool-worthy prizes across several costume categories.

Watch as the courageous K9 Unit of the Charleston Police Department demonstrates how it keeps our city safe at 1 PM. Meet Watson and Holmes, the hero horses of the Mounted Patrol and discover more Wagoween surprises!

Wagoween benefits the Charleston Police Department's courageous K9 Unit and public safety initiatives through the LENS Foundation.

Evensong at st Philip’s At 4:00 p.m. on the second Sunday of the month (October through May), St. Philip's offers a service of Choral Evensong, a time of contemplative worship, psalmody, and prayer. Please join; public is invited! A note about Evensong from the Rev. Brian McGreevy: The term “Evensong” is derived from the Old English ​ǣfensang,​ originally applied to the pre-Reformation service of Vespers during the Middle Ages. Contemplative in tone, the liturgy for this service has remained essentially unchanged for some 500 years, and connects us to the countless host of saints who have gone before.

Charleston Opera Theater

Also at 2nd Sunday in July

Art, Food, Guess Who’s ComingSusan Lucas

At the Information Tent kookoomonkey will hold a raffle to benefit Meowdog Rescue. Purchase a ticket to win a sweatshirt with your school/logo design on it from kookoo!

No dairy, no problem! Nautical Bowls serves cool and healthy açaí bowls for you in front of Lululemon at 279 King Street.

Of course you’ll want a lobster roll! Look for our friends &Lobster at Beaufain Street, right next to James Browns Famous Peanuts.

The International African American Museum is open today from 10-5:00 at 14 Wharfside Street. Get out of the heat and into history. The experience is profound.

Summer Food: 2nd Sunday is all about it!

Art, Food, Jewelry, Music, ShoppingSusan Lucas

Tempest Restaurant Ocean Rolls will be at Market & King. What’s an Ocean Roll? Nori milk bread, whipped butter, furikake. You’re welcome! Grab your ocean rolls and walk across to the Riviera marquee, where Crews Subaru will display their 2025 Subaru Forrester for the summer life-saving raffle.

Empanada Cuisines, Heavenly Cheesecakes by Tony, Food Art Catering and more… Just South of Market Street.

Rodney Scott and Hero Doughnuts, not one but two ice cream creators. So much to tempt you all the way up and down King Street. Save room there’s pie

April 14 2nd Sunday on King Street nothing but food, fun, art, shopping and our great community

Art, Books, Charleston Made, Dogs, Experiences, Fine Dining, Food, FlowersSusan Lucas

Charleston Vibes is CofC's elite, co-ed a Cappella group will perform!

La Casa Love Aster Boutique Evergarden will be with us. Walsh Woods brings beautiful bowls, vases, and charcuterie boards from locally sourced trees joins 2nd Sunday for the first time.

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

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. | Welcome back to 2nd Sunday Vibrant Alkaline Vegan Meals!

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!

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.