Preview Nightlife

The weekend review: Dockside, Stilettos and Beerfest

A look at some of the eclectic events in the Lowcountry last weekend Read More

Spring kickball league game at Joe

While the RiverDogs step up to bat against the Sand Gnats in Savannah tonight, a bunch of kickball players will be taking over The Joe. The Charleston Sports and Social Club will throw a kickball keg party at Riley Park at 6:30 p.m. for the spring league kickball championship game. Read More

Full moon, 'Unfolding,' food makes the weekend a good trip

Mt. Pleasant staple is an eclectic mix of atmosphere, food, booze

Richard's Bar & Grill

'Cold Beer, Hot Lunches" reads the marquee on the sign for Richard's Bar & Grill in Mount Pleasant. But Richard's is much more. Read More

Ladson club corners the market on hip-hop music, culture

Kush Lounge

While rock and country music remains as popular in the Lowcountry as everywhere else, there are a number of area venues where both local and national acts performing both genres can be enjoyed on a regular basis. Read More

Salsa dancing takes over the Lowcountry

Salsa dancing takes over the Lowcountry The first time I tried salsa dancing, the dance floor was packed, Latin music swelled out the doors and beautiful people were doing moves I had never seen before. The dancers were both local and from all over, but the only language being spoken was salsa. I was hooked and I hadn't even started dancing yet. Read More

Karaoke Nights

Locals release their inner rock star

There's a constant heartbeat in our city's nightlife. On any given evening, you can catch a free poetry show, a new art exhibit or a stage production - all to the backdrop of music, blaring from energetic bands. Karaoke is another event that always has had its finger on the pulse of Charleston. All across the Lowcountry, people are heading to bars and restaurants to lose their inhibitions and sing their hearts out. There's a chance to do karaoke every night of the week. If you haven't experienced it, here's a peek at what you've been missing. Read More

BEHIND BARS

Last weekend, I thought it was time to go to West Ashley to check out some bars that I haven't written about, so I visited two places Saturday night. Read More

Karaoke and casual at Island Grill & Bar

IslandGrill & Bar is undoubtedly one of James Island's oldest and most beloved bars. Read More

Conch becoming a popular beach bar destination

Conch on Folly Beach is a popular restaurant, but also has become a favorite spot for simply stopping in for a drink. Read More

For a great bar experience, just open 'Sesame'

Sesame Burgers and Beer in North Charleston is a treat on many levels. For starters, in addition to bars and restaurants like Madra Rua, The Mill and Evo Pizza, Sesame is a welcome addition to the newly revitalized Park Circle, where a combination of new businesses and new neighbors have made old North Charleston one of the most fresh and attractive communities in the Lowcountry. Read More

BEHIND BARS

Just how much business in town seems to be affected by the overall crackdown on driving under the influence, and the added presence of Charleston's finest? I put the question out there and as expected, the results were quite interesting. It seems, at least with downtown's bar scene, since the police have been more prevalent, numbers of guests in usually high-volume bars has dropped by as much as 20 percent. The resounding consensus seems that there are so many options closer to people's homes in this day and age, that patrons don't have to make the trip downtown to party. Read More

Theater raises the Bar in cinema

"Eat. Drink. Watch movies" is the slogan of one of the Lowcountry's newest and most unique entertainment offerings, and the "drink" part is no doubt the usual focus of this column. Or at least recommending a good place to enjoy a few. Cinebarre in Mount Pleasant is exactly what its name implies - a "cinema" and a "bar." Read More

BEHIND BARS

Some fine 'rasslin' found in the 'Creek'

While many people go to sports bars to watch their favorite teams, one doesn't expect to see actual athletes in the bar; just food, beer and TV. No sweat (literally). Read More