CALENDAR, Jan. 25+: Plays, festivals, library programs

The Realistic Jones: 14 shows from Jan. 21 to Feb. 13, 477 King St., Charleston. PURE Theatre will continue its 13^th season with the regional premier of this critically-acclaimed play by Will Eno and directed by Mark Landis. Prices range from $15 to $30, with two “pay what you will” performances. For times and pricing, go to this website.

A Streetcar Named Desire: 10 shows between Jan. 22 and Feb. 7, 20 Queen St., Charleston. The Footlight Players starts the second half of the season with this dramatic classic by Tennessee Williams. Check this website for times and prices, which are $20 to $30.

Lowcountry Oyster Festival: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Jan. 31, Boone Hall Plantation, Mount Pleasant. One of the top 20 events in the Southeast, this gathering is the world’s largest oyster festival and features shucking and eating contests as well as live music, craft beers and more. Tickets are $25 on the day of the event, $17.50 in advance. Proceeds benefit charities. Rain or shine. More.

(NEW) Special February library program. Charleston County Public Library branches in February will offer a variety of programs around the work of Marian Wright Edelman, the South Carolina author and founder of the Children’s Defense Fund. She’ll visit Charleston on March 1 to give a free public lecture at the Sottile Theatre. But before the visit, the library will feature programs for children, storytimes around her book, I Can Make a Difference, and discussions about another book, The Measure of Our Success: A Letter to My Children. More: CCPL.

(NEW) SEWE: Feb. 12-14, all over Charleston. Thousands of camo-wearing visitors will flock to Charleston on this weekend of fun, wildlife, art and more. The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition includes dozens of exhibits, lots of art, multiple dining opportunities — and the Dock Dogs. Check it all out: SEWE.com.

Oyster roast: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Feb. 20, Dill Sanctuary along the Stono River, 1163 Riverland Dr., James Island. The Charleston Museum will hold its annual roast and barbecue fund-raiser, which will also feature drinks and a tour of Battery Pringle, one of the best preserved examples of a Civil War earthworks. Before Feb. 1, tickets are $30 for members, $40 for non-members. Learn more here.

Bird walks: 8:30 a.m. to noon, every Wednesday and Saturday. This is the time of year that a great variety of migrating birds fly through the Lowcountry so what better time to take part in one of the regular early morning bird walks at Caw Caw Interpretive Center in Ravenel. Pre-registration is suggested. Cost is $10. Walks also are conducted on James Island and Folly Beach. Learn more online.

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