Charleston Urbanite

Things to Do in Charleston This Weekend

If you're deciding where to be Friday night, start with the list below. It's every event we have in Charleston for Friday through Sunday, with the venue, the start time and a link to tickets. It updates as events are added.

Want something specific? Browse day parties, comedy shows, live music or R&B nights, or see what's on tonight or this week.

Every listing links to the organizer's own ticket or event page. Check the event page for the latest on doors, age limits and dress code before you go, because organizers change those.

This weekend in Charleston

Friday, November 6

  • Charleston Literary Festival

    9:00 AM ET · The Dock Street Theatre, 135 Church St, Charleston, SC

    Runs Nov 6–15; session times vary — see the festival page.

  • AJJ w/ Greet Death

    8:00 PM ET · The Music Farm, Charleston, SC

  • Good Cop / Rad Cop

    8:00 PM ET · Wit's End Comedy Lounge, 3320 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC

    Fri 8:00 PM; Sat 8:00 PM; Sun 7:00 & 9:30 PM.

Saturday, November 7

  • Kathleen Madigan

    5:00 PM ET · Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St, Charleston, SC

    Two shows: 5:00 PM (doors 4:00) and 8:00 PM (doors 7:00). All ages. Tickets through Ticketmaster.

Sunday, November 8

Questions people ask

What's happening in Charleston this weekend?
The list on this page is every event we have for Friday through Sunday. It updates as new events are added.
How do I get tickets?
Each listing links to where tickets are sold. Tickets are always bought from the link on the event.
Do I need to buy ahead?
If an event has a ticket link, buying ahead is usually easier than waiting for the door. Details vary by event, so check the event page.