Upcoming Events

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Check out our calendar of upcoming events in the Charleston area. If you would like to submit an event to be considered please click the following:

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
Saturday, May 27, 2023
The Get Hyped Finale Brunch
Picnic-style afternoon rendezvous at Sightsee and Elliotborough Park over fresh coffee, fresh food by Taino X Tacos de la Bahia, and fresh tunes.
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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Thriving In Place
Virtual presentation by national community revitalization strategist Majora Carter, followed by a panel discussion with local experts — moderated by Dr. Kim Butler Willis — on transportation equity and quality of life.
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Friday, May 19, 2023
Light the Night
Pop-up celebration of National Bike to Work Day with a free bike light giveaway and healthy to-go food in North Charleston.
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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Ride of Silence
Critical mass memorial bike ride through downtown Charleston with police escort, in alignment with International Ride of Silence.
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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Rethink Folly Social
Interactive update on the Rethink Folly Road initiative and celebration of Phase I progress, including a buffet-style dinner at Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint on James Island.
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Monday, May 1, 2023
Roll Call for an Accessible North Charleston
This event is part of Charleston Moves' Mobility Month 2023 program.
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Saturday, March 25, 2023
Walk for Water
Join us for the 2023 Walk for Water. Together, we will walk to bring clean, safe water to 10,000 people in need around the world.
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John J. Tecklenburg, Mayor of Charleston, SC

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Welcome to Lighten Up Charleston!

The health of each of our residents is essential to the quality of life of our city and region. As Augusten Burroughs once said, “When you have your health, you have everything. When you do not have your health, nothing else matters at all.”

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William Cogswell, Mayor