Charleston Weekend Picks: Nov 13-15

By Charleston Urbanite · Thursday, November 12, 2026

Mid-November weekend in Charleston. Friday has live music at the Music Hall and a night at Playground Lounge, Saturday is a barbecue festival by day and a show at Music Farm after, and Sunday is a food festival in Summerville or comedy downtown.

Here's the short list. Times and venues are on each event page. For everything else on, see the full weekend list.

1. Paula Cole: THIS FIRE: 30

   Friday, November 13 · 8:00 PM ET · Charleston Music Hall, Charleston

   

   Paula Cole's THIS FIRE: 30 at Charleston Music Hall on Friday at 8 PM. Doors 7 PM, all ages.

   Details and tickets

2. Smaxk Season

   Friday, November 13 · 9:00 PM ET · Playground Lounge, Summerville

   

   Smaxk Season at Playground Lounge on Friday at 9 PM. Tickets listed at $60.

   Details and tickets

3. Holy Smokes: A Lowcountry BBQ Festival

   Saturday, November 14 · 11:00 AM ET · Riverfront Park, 1061 Everglades Ave, North Charleston

   

   Holy Smokes, a Lowcountry BBQ festival at Riverfront Park on Saturday from 11 AM. GA $95, VIP $250, kids 7-13 $25, 6 and under free.

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4. Pecos & The Rooftops

   Saturday, November 14 · 8:00 PM ET · Music Farm, Charleston

   

   Pecos & The Rooftops at Music Farm on Saturday at 8 PM. Doors 7 PM, all ages.

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5. Summerville Italian Feast

   Sunday, November 15 · 11:00 AM ET · Hutchinson Square, 102 S Main St, Summerville

   Summerville Italian Feast at Hutchinson Square on Sunday from 11 AM.

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6. Brad Williams

   Sunday, November 15 · 7:00 PM ET · Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St, Charleston

   

   Comedian Brad Williams at Charleston Music Hall on Sunday at 7 PM. Doors 6 PM, tickets through Ticketmaster.

   Details and tickets