GET OUT: Capoeira Charleston celebrates Brazilian Carnival
I first met Jesse Colon six years ago when he was still introducing the Brazilian martial art of capoeira to the greater Charleston community. Colon's dedication to the art, along with the culture of Brazil through Capoeira Charleston is paying off.
In what is its largest effort to date, Capoeira Charleston is hosting its eighth annual Brazil Bash, essentially a Carnival party, 8 p.m.- midnight Saturday at Plan B restaurant and bar, 3025 Ashley Town Center Drive (off U.S. Highway 17 just past the interesection with Interstate 526). The cost is $5.
With Capoeira Charleston, Malandro Soul and samba group Grupo Ribeiro, expect to move. Colon expects 300-500 people to attend.
For those who want more Saturday, Capoeira Charleston will host a Brazilian Drumming Workshop 11 a.m.-noon and Learn to Samba class noon-2 p.m. at the James Island Recreation Center, 1088 Quail Drive. The cost is $10.
Proceeds from both events benefit Capoeira Charleston.
Zumbathon
From old school Samba to new school Zumba, a Zumbathon Fitness Fundraiser also is on tap starting at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Curves fitness center at 1238 Yeamans Hall Road in Hanahan. The cost is $10, and proceeds benefit the Hanahan Police Cadets and Connections and You Inc.
Several Zumba instructors will teach 1-3 p.m. at the event. More info at 744-5999 or tinyurl.com/897yzrm.
Run, run, run
With the Cooper River Bridge Run only five weeks away, this weekend will offer three opportunities to test out your legs.
The seventh annual LifePoint Gift of Life 5K/2K Run/Walk will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at James Island County Park. www.life point-sc.org
The MESSA 8K for H2O (just shy of five miles) will be at 9 a.m. Saturday on Folly Beach near the pier. tinyurl.com/827rwjt
And on Sunday, the Race & Roast at Oakland Plantation 5K trail run and (optional) oyster roast will be held at Oakland Plantation in Mount Pleasant. More at raceandroast.eventbrite.com.
Animal Rescue stew
Like oysters, Frogmore stew also is a Southern coastal tradition, and it plays a role in Sunday's Lowcountry Animal Rescue's Dogmore Stew Festival at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, to be held 1-5 p.m. Daylong events include food, silent auction, raffles and a pet fashion show.
Admission is $17 for adults ($20 at the door), $10 for children ages 6-12, and $5 for children ages 3-5. Well-behaved, leashed pets get in free. Call 343-8063 for information or tickets. Tickets are available at all four All is Well locations.
