Charleston Living Magazine May-June 2023
Feeling hungry? We highlight our top picks for the ten best burgers in Charleston. We also showcase the annual Piccolo Spoleto event, with excellent shows during the two weeks. We highlight some of the top retirement communities and facilities as well, along with local artwalks.
Feeling hungry? We highlight our top picks for the ten best burgers in Charleston. We also showcase the annual Piccolo Spoleto event, with excellent shows during the two weeks. We highlight some of the top retirement communities and facilities as well, along with local artwalks.
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BUZZ<br />
CALENDAR<br />
The Reveal:<br />
MAY-JUNE<br />
Our five musts from this issue’s calendar of events.<br />
<strong>Charleston</strong> RiverDogs<br />
Through September<br />
Play ball! Enjoy a night at the Joseph P. Riley,<br />
Jr. Park in downtown <strong>Charleston</strong>, one of<br />
the premier fields in Minor League Baseball,<br />
with a view of the Ashley River. The <strong>2023</strong><br />
schedule features 66 home games, held<br />
Tuesdays-Sundays. Standard start times for<br />
RiverDogs home games will be 7:05 p.m.<br />
Tuesday-Friday, 6:05 p.m. on Saturday and<br />
5:05 p.m. on Sunday. Ticket prices vary. 360<br />
Fishburne St. www.riverdogs.com/tickets<br />
Spoleto Festival USA<br />
<strong>May</strong> 26 – <strong>June</strong> 11<br />
For 17 days and nights each spring, Spoleto<br />
Festival USA fills <strong>Charleston</strong>’s historic<br />
theaters, churches and outdoor spaces with<br />
performances by renowned artists as well<br />
as emerging performers in opera, theater,<br />
dance and chamber, symphonic, choral and<br />
jazz music. Now approaching its 47th season,<br />
Spoleto Festival USA is internationally<br />
recognized as America’s premier performing<br />
arts festival. For a full schedule and tickets,<br />
visit www.spoletousa.org.<br />
52nd Annual <strong>Charleston</strong><br />
Greek Festival<br />
<strong>May</strong> 12<br />
The <strong>Charleston</strong> Greek Festival is a weekendlong<br />
celebration of fun and Greek culture.<br />
Attendees can enjoy Greek food, wine, live<br />
music, dance performances and more. There<br />
will be a large selection of authentic Greek<br />
food and drink, delicate pastries, authentic<br />
gyros, filling dinners, and Greek coffee, beer,<br />
and wine. General admission is $5; seniors<br />
and students, $3; military members and children<br />
12 and under are free. 30 Race Street.<br />
www.charlestongreekfestival.com<br />
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<strong>June</strong>teenth Family Fest<br />
<strong>Charleston</strong> <strong>2023</strong><br />
<strong>June</strong> 17<br />
The third annual <strong>June</strong>teenth Family Fest<br />
<strong>Charleston</strong> will be held at Riverfront Park<br />
from 3-10 p.m. The free, family-friendly<br />
celebration will include live performances,<br />
art displays, activities, games for children<br />
and delicious cultural food. The day will<br />
cap off with a fireworks show. Doors open<br />
at 2 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring<br />
lawn chairs, blankets and bug spray. Riverfront<br />
Park, 1061 Everglades Avenue North<br />
<strong>Charleston</strong>.<br />
Reggae Nights at James<br />
Island County Park<br />
<strong>June</strong> 2 & <strong>June</strong> 23<br />
The Reggae Nights Summer Concert Series<br />
at James Island County Park. “https://<br />
www.ccprc.com/68/James-Island-County-<br />
Park”James Island County Park features traditional<br />
old school roots reggae in a beautiful<br />
outdoor setting. Bring your chairs or blanket.<br />
Gates open at 7:30 p.m.; music from at 8<br />
p.m. – 11 p.m. Tickets are $10 for ages 13<br />
and up, free for ages 12 or under and free for<br />
Gold Pass members. 871 Riverland Dr.
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