| Charleston Musical Heritage Series: The Sound of Charleston Circular Congregational Church, 150 Meeting Street Admission: $16-28 The Sound of Charleston – Now in its 15th season, The Sound of Charleston continues to be a Piccolo Spoleto favorite. The program highlights Charleston’s rich musical heritage, from gospel spirituals to the music of George Gershwin, light classics of the St. Cecelia Society, Civil War camp songs and jazz standards. Performers include Ann Caldwell, former Mayor John Tecklenburg, the Bright Family Singers, and a host of other Lowcountry legends. Performances: |
|  | | Early Music Series: Paris 1725 – The French Baroque with Spartina Consort 3:00pm, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 89 Hasell Street Admission: $30 CONCERT SPIRITUEL -The Spartina Consort will perform music by Couperin, Marais and Elisabeth Jaqquet de la Guerre. Recreating the first ever public concerts in Paris. |
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| Stelle di Domani: Monsters of the American Cinema Chapel Theatre, 172 Calhoun Street Admission: $12-$16 Center Stage presents Monsters of the American Cinema by Christian St. Croix. After his husband’s death, Remy Washington, a Black man, inherits a drive-in movie theater and takes on the unexpected responsibility of raising his late husband’s straight, white teenage son, Pup. The two form a bond over their shared love of classic monster movies, but when Remy discovers Pup’s cruelty toward a gay classmate, their connection begins to fracture, and the real horrors start to emerge. Monsters of the American Cinema is a haunting, funny, and unexpectedly tender tale of fatherhood and loss. Presented by College of Charleston’s student theatre organization Center Stage. Suitable for audiences 14+. Performances: - Saturday, May 24th at 4:00pm
- Sunday, May 25th at 7:30pm
- Monday, May 26th 2:00pm
- Monday, May 26th at 7:30pm
- Tuesday, May 27th at 5:00pm
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| | | Piccolo Fringe: Clean Improv 6:00pm, Theatre 99, 280 Meeting Street Admission: $12 Have you ever been to an improv show and thought, “I’d love to bring my parents or my 10 year old, but it’s just not clean enough for them”? Well, now we’ve got you covered! Theatre 99 is presenting a one hour hilarious short form show that is clean as a whistle. No need to take cover from “F” bombs. This show is chock-full of fun and is just as side-splittingly funny as what you’ve come to expect here at Theatre 99. All improv – all based on your suggestions. This is a family friendly show. Bring the kids! (ages 8 and up) Performance: |
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| Charleston Gospel Choir presents A Tribute to Sgt. Isaac Woodard Second Presbyterian Church, 342 Meeting Street Admission: $15-$30 Sgt. Isaac Woodard was an African-American World War II veteran whose 1946 beating and maiming, hours after being discharged from the U.S. Army, sparked national outrage and galvanized the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. The impact of Woodard’s legacy is detailed in the 2019 book, Unexampled Courage by Richard Gergel who will narrate the evening. Through song and narration, the Choir will pay homage to Woodard’s legacy in performance of moving gospel and R&B standards including To Be Young Gifted and Black, I Know Where I’ve Been, and Lord Keep Me Day by Day with narration by Richard Gergel whose 2019 book Unexampled Courage: The Blinding of Sgt. Isaac Woodard and the Awakening of America inspired this event. |
| | | Stelle di Domani: Home Simons Center Black Box Theatre, 54 St. Philip Street Admission: $12-$16 CofC Stages presents Home by Samm-Art Williams. Optimistic and strong, young Cephus Miles is content to work the land on the small North Carolina farm he inherited from his family. When his childhood sweetheart rejects him and goes off to college, he moves north, finding a new job and a new girlfriend. But soon the dream begins to fade. This brilliantly inventive, lyrically expressive play deals joyfully with the coming of age in the mid-20th century. Suitable for audiences 14+. Performances: - Saturday, May 24th at 7:30pm
- Sunday, May 25th at 2:00pm
- Tuesday, May 27th at 7:30pm
- Wednesday, May 28th at 3:00pm
- Wednesday, May 28th at 7:30pm
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| So Long, 3108! Threshold Repertory Theatre, 84 Society Street Admission: $30 “So Long, 3108!” is a one-of-a-kind performance written and performed by acclaimed violinist and comedian Christian Zamora, and directed by Andy Livengood (Theatre 99, Butcher Stories). Blending the elegance of classical music with narrative storytelling, this emotionally-rich performance explores the highs and lows of a young musician’s life, infusing moments of comedy and drama. Set against a classical music backdrop, the show brings together humor, heartbreak, and timeless music in a way that resonates with both classical music lovers and broader audiences. There’s a healthy dose of cursing, a little violence, and some Mozart. Audiences 18+ Performances: |
| | | Piccolo Fringe: The Have Nots! Comedy Improv Company Theatre 99, 280 Meeting Street Admission: $20 No scripts! All improv! Celebrating 30 years! This high-energy comedy improv show is entirely based on audience suggestion so every show is different. The Have Nots! will perform their unique brand of improv comedy AND you never know who will join them on the stage! Come find out why critics say “The Have Nots! have it!” Performances: |
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| Charleston Musical Heritage Series: Gershwin & Jazz 2:00pm, Circular Congregational Church, 150 Meeting Street Admission: $16-28 Gershwin & Jazz – This special Piccolo Spoleto concert will feature an entire 75-minute program of Jazz and the iconic music of George Gershwin. Come hear former Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg on piano and Jon Philips on saxophone play jazz and explain the important role that art form played in the city’s history. Then, be enthralled by vocalists Diamond Tyler and Ramelle Brooks singing highlights from Gershwin’s immortal opera “Porgy and Bess”. The program concludes with Gershwin’s iconic “Rhapsody in Blue” performed by pianists Ghadi Shayban and Maida Libkin. Don’t miss this perennial Festival favorite. |
| | | Early Music Series: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons with Micah Gangwer and members of the Charleston Symphony 3:00pm, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 89 Hasell Street Admission: $30 Violinist Micah Gangwer and members of the Charleston Symphony perform one of the greatest masterpieces of all time. Listening to this work within the superb acoustics of Old Saint Mary’s is a revelation. Performances: |
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| Beats of Brazil: Porto Seguro with Alva Anderson 3:00pm, Gage Hall, 4 Archdale Street Admission: $10-$20 Embark on a musical journey to the vibrant streets of Brazil with Charleston-based Porto Seguro performing a heartfelt tribute to Brazilian samba, bossa and MPB. With Alva Anderson’s soulful voice as centerpiece and backed by brilliant instrumentals, the band (Susan Conant, flute; John Holenko ,mandolin; Tom Noren, guitar; John Kennedy, bass; and Bryce Waldron-Noren drums) plays favorites and lesser-known but equally terrific tunes to make your toes tap and your heart sing. Performances: |
| | | A Yank in Scotland, or The Time I Lost My Wallet in the Highlands Threshold Repertory Theatre, 84 Society Street Admission: $20-$25 The Highlands of Scotland, filled with misty moors and glens, rolling fields of heather, and ghosts from Scottish history, invite mystical ruminations, kindle existential questions, and spark the imagination to soar into higher and uncharted territory. Join Paul O’Brien, and Bonnie Prince Charlie, in the telling of one man’s story of loss and discovery as he searches for mystery, meaning, and a lost wallet in the Highlands of Scotland. Performances: |
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Piccolo Fringe: Mary Kay Has A Posse Theatre 99, 280 Meeting Street Admission: $20 Charleston’s original all-female improv comedy group! Part talk show format (similar to The View), part long form improv, ALL funny! Bitingly witty, unpredictable, and politically incorrect, the ladies of “Posse Talk” break all the rules. “An unforgettable night of laughing ’til your face hurts.” If you are easily offended or feel that a woman’s place is in the kitchen, stay home. (Adult audiences only) Performances: |
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| Young Artist Series: My Romance 12:00pm, Recital Hall, College of Charleston School of the Arts, Admission: $10-$12 Concert of Romantic composers featuring movements from Saint-Saëns’ Cello Concerto No. 1 and the Dvořák String Quintet No. 3, the “American” and rarely performed songs of Rachmaninoff in their original language. |
| | | A Patriotic Tribute: Charleston Men’s Chorus Memorial Day Concert First Scots Presbyterian Church, 53 Meeting Street Admission: $10-$25 Join the Charleston Men’s Chorus for a patriotic tribute to the brave men and women who have served our country. This powerful Memorial Day concert features a selection of patriotic anthems, uplifting spirituals, and moving choral arrangements that honor the sacrifices of our nation’s heroes. Held in the historic First (Scots) Presbyterian Church at 12 p.m., this annual tradition brings together the community for an afternoon of reflection, gratitude, and inspiring music. *Please note new venue this year |
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