Salt Works Tours
J.Q. Dickinson Salt Works spring tours have began. Tour this family farm and see firsthand how they harvest naturally sourced salt from an ancient ocean that is trapped below the Appalachian mountains. Walk-ins are accepted, but large groups are encouraged to schedule ahead. For more information, click here.
Live on the Levee
Charleston’s favorite free live summer concert series returns Memorial Day weekend at Haddad Riverfront Park. Hybrid Soul Project will kickoff the season and a post show fireworks display will follow. For more information, click here.
East End Yard Sale and Foam at the Dome
The East End’s biggest neighborhood yard sale takes place on May 7. Tour the beautiful historic district and take advantage of some great deals from local residents. Afterward, beginning at 4:00 pm, is Foam at the Dome at Laidley Field. There will be over 40 breweries, 150 beers, 20 restaurant vendors and artisans. Enjoy live music from Total Metldown, Ona, The Company Stores and Qiet. For more details, click here for Foam at the Dome and here for East End Yard Sale.
Spamalot
The Charleston Light Opera Guild will present Spamalot at the Charleston Civic Center Little Theatre throughout the month of May. It’s a new musical lovingly ripped off from the motion picture Monty Python and the Holy Grail. To view showings for this event, click here.
Vandalia Gathering
The Vandalia Gathering will celebrate its 39th year on May 27-29 at the Capitol Complex. It will be a weekend of celebrating traditional arts, music, dance, stories, crafts and food of West Virginia. For the full schedule and other information, click here.
FestivALL
Kick off FestivALL with a preview weekend May 27-29. The weekend will begin with the first Live on the Levee concert. Saturday will welcome Taste-of-ALL to it’s new location at Four Points by Sheraton and Haddad Riverfront Park, followed by FestivALT, a free concert with Keller Williams and Lindsay Lou and the Flatbellys. Sunday will round out the experience with a live storytelling performance by The MOTH Mainstage at The Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences. For more information about FestivALL’s preview weekend, click here.
Downtown Streetfest
Charleston’s free block party takes place on May 21, along Captiol St. between Quarrier and Lee streets. There will be live music, beverages sold onsite, activities for children, pop-up shops and more. For more details, click here.
Cinco de Mayo
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Mi Cocina de Amor on the west side of Charleston. Grab a blanket or a lawn chair and take a seat in the grass and listen to WTSQ 88.1 FM – The Status Quo – broadcast during the fiesta. There will be beverages from Proud Eagle Distributor and Mi Cocina will serve Mexican street food. There will also be a dance exhibition form Lee’s Dance Studio. For more information, click here.
Whoopi Goldberg
The Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences is proud to announce an evening with Whoopi Goldberg on May 21 in this one of a kind show. She is no stranger to the stage, and has mastered the big screen as well. To purchase tickets for this event and for all other information, click here.
TASTE OF CHARLESTON TOUR
May 3, 6:00 pm
Experience the flavors of Charleston as Mountain State Food Tours takes you to five local restaurants. The tour will include food samplings at Adelphia, Blossom Dairy, Celsius and more. During this guided tour, enjoy informative commentary about the history and culture of Downtown Charleston. For more information, click here.
NIGHT AT THE RACES
May 7, 5:00 pm
Ladies and gentleman, break out those Kentucky Derby hats and get ready to play Monte Carlo table games! The evening includes a live viewing of the race, hor d’oeuvres, spirits, silent auction, and of course, a hat and tie contest. For more information, click here.
CHARLEY WEST BBQ FEST
May 14, 12:00 pm
Come out to Magic Island to enjoy BBQ from some of the best commercial and backyard BBQ chefs from the area. There will be pulled pork, ribs and much more. Also enjoy a great line up of music throughout the afternoon. The feast will help benefit the Bob Burdette Center after school program located on the west side of Charleston. For more information, click here.
SECOND CHANCE PROM
May 14, 6:00 pm
Dust off your formal wear and get ready to bust a move on the dance floor
for Charleston’s biggest prom party. Party with Hybrid Soul Project and DJ Woody Woods and enjoy the cash bar, silent auction and games. For more details, click here.
WEST VIRGINIA CHAOS
May 14 , 7:30 pm; May 19, 7:00 pm
The West Virginia Chaos is back in action. The Chaos compete in the Premier Development League, which is the highest level of amateur soccer in the United States. The team will play seven home matches in Charleston. To learn more about Chaos, click here.
THE POSIES POP UP SHOW
May 17, 7:00 pm
The Posies are doing a series of pop up shows across the country this year. They will be playing in Charleston with featured guests Qiet, Tofujitsu and Spencer Elliott at Black Sheep Burrito and Brews. Tickets are now on sale for the show. For more information, click here.
BROWN BAG CONCERT
May 18, 11:30 am
The Brown Bag Concert Series returns with live music courtesy of Alasha Al-Qudwah. Attendees are encouraged to stop by participating downtown Charleston restaurants to grab a lunch special and join in this free concert. WV Sage will also be on site selling fresh and local produce. To learn more about this event, click here.
