Hamilton and Laurens: 6 p.m., Jan. 12, main library, 68 Calhoun St., Charleston. Charleston County Public Library historian Nic Butler will look at the Revolutionary War friendship of Charlestonian John Laurens and Alexander Hamilton, as well as Laurens’ remarkable activities during the war. Free.
(NEW) 2017 MLK Celebration: Jan. 13-17, Charleston. There’s a full slate of events over the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend to celebrate “A Dream Unfulfilled,” the theme of the community’s annual event. Click here for the full schedule. Some key events:
- Jan. 15, 4 p.m.: MLK Ecumenical Service, Morris Street Baptist Church, Charleston.
- Monday, Jan. 16, 11 a.m.: MLK Parade from Burke High School to Marion Square.
- Tuesday, Jan. 17, 7:30 a.m., Gaillard Auditorium, Charleston: MLK Business and Professional Breakfast, with keynote by Eugene Woods, president and CEO of Carolinas HealthCare System.
(NEW) Localpalooza: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Jan. 22, 1630 Meeting St., Charleston. BigBadBetter Events and the Charleston Jewish Federation have organized this day of live music to benefit and celebrate nonprofits. Tickets are $15 to $18. More.
(NEW) Black Comedy: Jan. 26-Feb 11, South of Broadway Theatre, 1080 E. Montague Ave., North Charleston. This play is a classic farce by the late Peter Shaffer that begins in total darkness and then shines. Tickets are $25. Times and more info.
(NEW) Lew Tabackin, jazz: 8 p.m., Jan. 26-28, How Art Thou Jazz Lounge, 1956 Maybank Highway, James Island. Premier tenor player and flutist Lew Tabackin will offer performances over three nights with three others in the lounge, which has only 65 seats. Tickets: $10. More info.
Lawrence exhibit: Jan. 28 to April 30, Gibbes Museum of Art, 135 Meeting St., Charleston. The museum will offer a comprehensive overview of influential American artist Jacob Lawrence featuring prints made from 1663 to 2000. His prints explore African-American culture and experiences and highlight themes of history, labor and life. More: GibbesMuseum.org.
(NEW) Shuck-a-Rama: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Feb. 11, The Barrel of Charleston, 1859 Folly Road, Charleston. The Brain Injury Association of South Carolina is holding its 6th annual oyster roast to raise awareness and money to support the organization’s services related to helping people deal with brain injuries.. Attendees will not only have fresh oysters, drinks and other food, but they’ll also be able to enjoy music from local bands. More info/tickets.
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