Scene Calendar: Charleston area events Sept. 19-25

This week in the Holy City, catch performances from Shane Smith & The Saints, Ms. Pat and the Charleston Symphony. Local museums and county parks will also be hosting plenty of opportunities to learn more about Lowcountry history.

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To submit an event, go to postandcourier.com/calendar . Thursday Gibbes Film in Focus What: In anticipation of the upcoming Distinguished Lecture Series, Gibbes Film in Focus returns with a series of highlights from Spike Lee's oeuvre.

Prepare for Lee's landmark lecture on the intersection of cinema and the visual arts by watching "Malcolm X." When: 6-9:30p.m.



Sept. 19 Where: Terrace Theater, 1956d Maybank Highway, Charleston Price: $12 More Info: 843-722-2706, tinyurl.com/5n6bch4w Plant Propagation 101 What: Life’s a Garden — Dig It! is inviting plant-lovers 16 and up to join a plant workshop featuring houseplant propagation techniques.

Each participant will care for four plants during the workshop with all equipment provided. Flour Chylde Bakery will also have an assortment of sweet treats for sale. When: 6-7 p.

m. Sept. 19 Where: Park Circle Community Building, 4800 Park Circle, North Charleston Price: $20 More Info: 843-740-5854, tinyurl.

com/4yddbz6c , [email protected] LGBTLOL and River Butcher What: Los Angeles-based comedian River Butcher brings their hilarious routine to South Carolina, joined by special guests Shawna Jarrett, Ian Aber and Kevin Delgado. When: 8 p.

m. Sept. 19 Where: Music Farm, 32 Ann St.

, Charleston Price: $20-$35 More Info: tinyurl.com/mryy5mwp Friday Rocket Man — A Tribute to Sir Elton John What: Columbia-based rock band Tokyo Joe is taking their “Rocket Man” Elton John tribute to Charleston. The show features Elton’s drummer of 13 years, Charlie Morgan.

When: 7 p.m. Sept.

20 Where: The Refinery, 1640 Meeting Street Road, Charleston Price: $25-$40 More Info: 610-241-0663, tinyurl.com/4ddf99np , [email protected] Ms.

Pat What: Don't miss comedian and actress Patricia Williams (a.k.a.

Ms. Pat) and her gutsy, glamorous routine for this one-night-only event. Ms.

Pat is coming to the Charleston Music Hall on her "Hot & Flashy Tour." When: 7 p.m.

Sept. 20 Where: Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St. Price: $35-$60 More Info: 843-853-2252, tinyurl.

com/ymu84f5c , [email protected] Mystical Moths What: All are invited by Caw Caw Interpretive Center for their discovery course on Lowcountry moths. Explore the county park and examine black lights and baits to see what extraordinarily diverse species inhabit the region.

When: 7 p.m. Sept.

20 Where: Caw Caw Interpretive Center, 5200 Savannah Highway, Ravenel Price: $10 More Info: 843-795-4386, tinyurl.com/59re7vbd , [email protected] Charleston Symphony What: Visit the Charleston Symphony for its opening weekend to see Concertmaster and Artistic Director Yuriy Bekker return to the podium to conduct a program featuring works by Saint-Georges, Rossini and Tchaikovsky.

When: 7:30 p.m. Sept.

20 Where: Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St., Charleston Price: $26-$125 More Info: 843-723-7528, tinyurl.com/y45nntyh , info@charlestonsymphony.

org Saturday Morning Movement & Meditation What: Begin your Saturday mornings with movement and meditation on the rooftop of The Loutrel under the guidance of instructor Hannah John of Baume Yoga. After class, participants can pick up a complimentary mimosa, smoothie or cold brew downstairs. Yoga mats, towels and Fiji water will also be provided.

When: 8 a.m. Sept.

21 Where: The Loutrel, 61 State St., Charleston Price: $15-$25 More Info: tinyurl.com/2tufw7zj , theloutrel@wearebreadandbutter.

com Children's Museum's 21st Birthday Bash What: Congratulate the Children's Museum of the Lowcountry as they celebrate their 21st Birthday with birthday cake, temporary tattoos and a food truck. When: 9 a.m.

Sept. 21 Where: Children's Museum of the Lowcountry, 25 Ann St, Charleston Price: $.21 More Info: 843-853-8962, tinyurl.

com/7c9zvufw , [email protected] The Big Dill Pickleball Tournament What: East Cooper Community Outreach is thrilled to announce its inaugural charity pickleball tournament, The Big Dill. The doubles tournament invites community members of all skill levels to help support their neighbors in need and will also host an afterparty with pickleball T-shirts and swag bags.

When: 9 a.m. Sept.

21 Where: The Pickle Bar, 162 Cherry St., Summerville Price: $70-$140 More Info: 843-416-7124, tinyurl.com/bddwf68t , aavera@eccocharleston.

org Sweetgrass Basket Weaving Workshop What: Join local artisan Sarah Edwards-Hammond for in-depth instruction on sweetgrass basketry and a brief history of the artisanal craft. All materials and instruction will be provided. When: 9:30 a.

m. Sept. 21 Where: The Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St.

, Charleston Price: $75-$105 More Info: tinyurl.com/2pb8433s Preserving History: IAAM Scanning Event What: Preserve your family’s history with IAAM and Vivid-Pix. The Chicora Cherokee and Accabee communities will have the opportunity to digitize up to 10 family photos (pre-1970s) using scanning software from Vivid-Pix.

Bring a 1-terabyte USB drive to take your digital scans home and enjoy plenty of fun family activities. When: 10 a.m.

Sept. 21 Where: Gethsemani Community Center, 2449 Beacon St., North Charleston Price: Free More Info: tinyurl.

com/3r5v8w2v , [email protected] 2024 South Carolina Brewery Running Series What: Compete in a 5k fun run event at Palmetto Brewing Co. Run, walk or jog a 5k course, then celebrate with an honorary craft brew, collector's pint glass and more swag at the finish line.

When: 11 a.m. Sept.

21 Where: Palmetto Brewing Co., 289 Huger St., Charleston Price: $35-$50 More Info: tinyurl.

com/96tcsfmk Shop The Block What: Shop The Block Vintage Market, which will offer more than 20 vendors with nostalgic and artisan items ranging from vintage clothing, handmade jewelry, home goods, clothing, art, accessories and more. Live music will be provided by DJ Mad Dog, and there will also be plenty of food trucks. When: 12 p.

m. Sept. 21 Where: Bevi Bene Brewing Company, 1859 Summerville Ave.

, Charleston Price: Free More Info: 843-867-9494, tinyurl.com/3vkm773a , [email protected] Okra's Deep Roots What: Join for a drop-in discussion on this important food from the African Diaspora and learn how it traveled to the new world via the Transatlantic Slave Trade.

When: 12 p.m. Sept.

21 Where: Middleton Place, 4300 Ashley River Road, Charleston Price: $10-$32 More Info: 843-556-6020, tinyurl.com/5yhpff5j Charleston Beading Workshop What: Join instructors from Divine Diva G Designs for a beading workshop inspired by the works in "Demond Melancon: As Any Means Are Necessary," the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art’s current exhibition. All materials are included, and no experience is necessary.

When: 5 p.m. Sept.

21 Where: The Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art, 161 Calhoun St., Charleston Price: $65-$75 More Info: 678-382-5646, tinyurl.com/bdssaxth , emmab@charlottebergerpr.

com Candle Making with Goats What: Make your own mason jar soy candle while enjoying the company of farm animals. All materials will be provided with four popular scents to choose from. When: 6 p.

m. Sept. 21 Where: Flowertown Charm Mini-Farm, 225 Stallsville Road, Summerville Price: $50 More Info: tinyurl.

com/4mwb8a9e Anne Wilson What: Join American Christian musician Anne Wilson on The Rebel Tour with special guest Jordan Rowe. When: 7 p.m.

Sept. 21 Where: North Charleston Coliseum & Performing Arts Center, 5001 Coliseum Drive Price: $22-$32 More Info: tinyurl.com/y2uhpkjc Itinerant Literate & CAF Present: 'The Princess Bride' What: Charleston's Absent Friends brings their brand-new production of "The Princess Bride" to Park Circle in this tailgate-style viewing featuring a special raffle, a costume contest and "Princess Bride"-inspired merchandise for sale.

When: 7:30 p.m. Sept.

21 Where: Itinerant Literate Bookstop, 4824 Chateau Ave., North Charleston Price: $18-$28 More Info: tinyurl.com/4mpn8eay The Black Power Rangers What: The Black Power Rangers are a group of sharp and insightful Black comedians from the South.

Their revolving and growing lineup has been making audiences laugh since 2022. See what the buzz is about as they embark on their third tour this fall. When: 8 p.

m. Sept. 21 Where: Wit's End Comedy Lounge, 3320 Rivers Ave.

, North Charleston Price: $15-$28 More Info: tinyurl.com/337suz9r , wills.maxwell.

[email protected] Indigo Dyeing Workshop What: Learn the craft of dyeing fabric with this historically significant plant inside the beautiful Lenhardt Garden from instructor Caroline Harper of CHI Design Indigo. When: 10 a.

m. Sept. 21 Where: Drayton Hall, 3380 Ashley River Road, Charleston Price: $125 More Info: tinyurl.

com/ypx72av4 Sunday Here Comes the Mummies What: Welcome eight-piece funk rock band Here Comes the Mummies in a show that promises to terrify you with funk from beyond the grave. Joining them will be alt-indie band Post Sex Nachos. When: 8 p.

m. Sept. 22 Where: Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St.

Price: $30-$45 More Info: tinyurl.com/4jc6xvjp An Afternoon with Stephen Colbert and Evie McGee Colbert Stephen Colbert and his wife, Evie McGee-Colbert, will be discussing their new cookbook during an event at the Gaillard Center. What: Stephen and Evie Colbert invite you to pull up a chair as they share a glimpse of food and fun from their new cookbook "Does This Taste Funny?" Joining them will be New York Times bestselling author Busy Phillips.

When: 2 p.m. Sept.

22 Where: Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St., Charleston Price: $87.75-$146.

25 More Info: tinyurl.com/3aztbk7u Monday Wale What: Head out and experience the best that hip-hop has to offer with innovative American rap artist Wale as he livens up the night on his Every Blue Moon Tour. When: 8 p.

m. Sept. 23 Where: Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St.

Price: $29.50-$179.50 More Info: tinyurl.

com/bderyy3m Tuesday Gator Tales What: Join county park researchers and search for alligators. Separate fact from fiction to learn why these large reptiles carry the special title of "keystone species" in the Lowcountry. When: 10 a.

m. Sept. 24 Where: James Island County Park, 871 Riverland Drive Price: $10 More Info: tinyurl.

com/34xxe56p Amy Grant What: Check out American singer-songwriter Amy Grant as she performs for Charleston some of her greatest hits from her 40-year career. When: 8 p.m.

Sept. 24 Where: Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St. Price: $69.

50-$85 More Info: tinyurl.com/274cnbwz Wednesday Wheeland Brothers What: Southern California surf rock band Wheeland Brothers takes the main stage with their infectious good-time energy. When: 10 p.

m. Sept. 25 Where: Pour House, 1977 Maybank Highway, James Island Price: $20 More Info: tinyurl.

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