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

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

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Summer Food: 2nd Sunday is all about it!

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

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

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.

Mom wants to come to 2nd Sunday!

Your dog needs a cookie! And a toy! At Wolfgang Bakery and Grooming, enjoy 15% of all things pink for Mother's Day. Plus, there's a cooling station in front of the store for pups to cool off in. 341 King Street.

Zola Jewelry is handcrafted in the South Carolina Lowcountry

February 11 Super 2nd Sunday

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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!

Rain or Shine: The Holidays are here! 2nd Sunday is the place to dive right in

Is that a magic window opening up in Sunday’s forecast just for us?

All the Colors of Spring at 2nd Sunday

Lauren Ridenour really loves you.

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!

Photo by Mirko Fabian on Unsplash

Spring Forward and Register to Vote at 2nd Sunday

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?

Pieces of History: Charleston Nostalgia Reigns

Charleston Rice Beads

Rice has a long history in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. Rice originally came to the United States in 1694, when a ship sailing from Madagascar was blown off course by a storm. 

Landing in Charleston for repairs, the captain expressed his gratitude by giving the governor of the colony a handful of rough rice grains. From this small amount, rice became a dominant commodity and export of the coastal rivers. 

Today, the shape and texture of rice beads symbolize Charleston's long and bountiful history from humble agricultural beginnings.

Like the sun setting over the water, Charleston's own Gold Creations continues to welcome locals, new visitors, and longtime client friends who return year-after-year for irreplaceable mementos of their time here, timeless pieces that add joy and meaning to milestone moments and the treasured gifts of kindness, laughter, and good stories.

Many captivating pieces can be found in Rick Reinert's Fine Art Gallery and Sculpture Garden at 179-181 King Street. Whether you're looking for one of Rick's American impressionist paintings or one of Lorri Acott’s impressionistic figurative sculptures, The Garden is the place to find it. Or online, today.

Rick Reinert's many accolades include a cover story in Time Magazine in 2000, when his commitment to painting caught fire, and he began creating seven days a week, nine hours a day, establishing the unique and passionate style that he is known for today. One of America's most prolific painters, his work has won distinctions across the country. 

Acott's sculptures reside in private and public collections throughout the US and abroad. A favorite of collectors and critics alike, her work receives a powerful emotional response wherever it is placed. Above: Who Rescued Who?

Philanthropic Artist Fer Caggio has made coloring pages available for those of us who are feeling artsy and need a shove in the right direction. Creativity is frequently the way out of depression, boredom, ennui, and a host of other demons. "Clinical psychologists sometimes encourage patients to use artistic expression as a way to confront difficult feelings," Psychology Today.

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Share your co-creations on social media, tagged #Icoloredwithfer. And more will come soon! Mine is at right. I've always had trouble staying inside the lines.

Fer Caggiano shows her work at Lowcountry Artists Gallery at 148 East Bay Street. Open by appointment 843-577-9295.