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Things To Do Sunday, January 3, 2016

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Things To Do Sunday, January 3, 2016

PHOTO/NEW YORK TIMES Bill Nighy and Carey Mulligan star in the Tony-award winning production of “Skylight,” run by National Theatre Live and screening tonight at 7 p.m. at 34 West Theatre Co. in downtown Charleston.

What: Rock/pop covers from Rotie and Morgan of Soul Fish from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., country/Southern rock from Erica Sunshine Lee from 2-5 p.m. and improvisational rock/blues/funk from BYOG Acoustic from 6-9 p.m.

when: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

where: Rita’s Seaside Grill, 2 Center St., Folly Beach

price: Free

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What: The Pour House will host an afternoon and evening of music and more out on the deck, featuring Kanika Moore and the Motown Throwdown playing gospel-soul-funk from 1-4 p.m. and Bobby Hogg & Friends (multi-genre covers) at 6 p.m., with the Pour House food truck Elbo Truckin’ and The Lot serving food.

when: Doors open at noon.

where: Charleston Pour House, 1977 Maybank Highway, James Island

price: No cover.

more info: Click here.

What: Experience a hands-on, behind the scenes look at how to make scented, soy wax candles. Class participants will try their hand at every step of scented candle-making process guided by expert chandlers. Class participants can also enjoy 15 percent off all in-store merchandise. BYOB.

When: 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Where: Candlefish, 71 Wentworth St., downtown Charleston

Price: $45

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What: Tonight is the last night for the Holiday Festival of Lights, featuring over 700 displays and 2 million lights over three miles. There is also the 50-ton sand sculpture, holiday train, Santa’s Sweet Shoppe, a Victorian carousel and more.

When: 5:30-10 p.m.

Where: James Island County Park, 871 Riverland Drive

Price: $15 per vehicle

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What: 34 West Theater Co. will host a local screening of “Skylight,” David Hare’s Tony Award-winning production, captured live in the original 2014 run in London’s West End, directed by Stephen Daldry and starring Bill Nighy and Carey Mulligan. On a bitterly cold London evening, schoolteacher Kyra Hollis (Mulligan) receives an unexpected visit from her former lover, Tom Sergeant (Nighy), a successful and charismatic restaurateur whose wife has recently died. As the evening progresses, the two attempt to rekindle their once passionate relationship only to find themselves locked in a dangerous battle of opposing ideologies and mutual desires. Beer, wine, champagne cocktails, sodas and light snacks will be available.

When: 6:30 p.m. seating, 7 p.m. screening

Where: 34 West Theater Co., 200 Meeting St., downtown Charleston

Price: $20

More Info: Click here.

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