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There’s always something to do in and around Charleston. Here’s our picks for the hottest events this weekend. Visit charlestonscene.com to see more events, movie listings, dining options and everything else you need to plan your weekend. You can also post your own events at events.postandcourier.com.
Charleston Dog Show Whether your pooch is Lady or the Tramp, it still has a shot of being named one of the Lowcountry’s top dogs this weekend. Organized by four groups as a fundraiser, the Charleston Dog Show is in its eighth year. Proceeds from Saturday’s event benefit Lowcountry Lab Rescue, Low Country Golden Retriever Rescue, Greyhound Pets of America/Charleston and Middleton Place Hounds.
Cinco de Mayo Festival
The Charleston Cinco de Mayo Festival was founded in 2006 and takes place annually on or near May 5, a Mexican holiday that is widely celebrated throughout the United States. The event provides an opportunity for Charleston residents to experience Hispanic food, dance, and music.
WHEN: 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday. WHERE: Marion Square, Calhoun and King streets. PRICE: Free.
North Charleston Arts Festival Described as a ‘gift to the community’ by Ann Simmons, the 29th annual North Charleston Arts Festival opened last week. Simmons, the North Charleston Cultural Arts Commission coordinator, says the festival started as a one-day event in 1982, but has expanded over the years to a nineday festival featuring arts, music, dancing, food and more at the Performing Arts Center and other locations around town. Between the art walk, the interactive murder-mystery dinner, the cultural performances, the puppet shows and the fashion show, the festival has something for just about everyone. Many exhibits are free, but some, including the interactive murder mystery and the fashion show, are ticketed and may require advance purchase. Visit the festival’s website, www.northcharleston.org/ visitors/events/artsFestival.aspx, for ticket information. -Sydney Smith, Special to The Post and Courier
WHEN: Through Saturday. WHERE: Charleston Area Convention Center, 5001 Coliseum Drive. MORE INFO: 740-5854 or http://bit.ly/culturalarts.
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WHEN: 7-11 p.m.
PRICE: $10.
WHERE: Downtown, Charleston Visitor Center Bus Terminal.
MORE INFO: www. charlestoncinco.com.
Greek Festival
The Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity will celebrate all things Greek with wine tastings, live music, church tours, food and folk dances. WHEN: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday.
‘The Big Uneasy’ film screening
WHERE: 30 Race St.
Shaggin’ on the Cooper
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Dance the night away under the stars at the Mount Pleasant Pier while enjoying live classic oldies and beach music. Beverages will be available for purchase on-site. Only 800 tickets will be sold for this event. Advance purchase is recommended. WHEN: 7-11 p.m. Saturday. WHERE: Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park, Harry M. Hallman Jr. Blvd.
PRICE: $10, $8 Charleston County residents. MORE INFO: 795-4386 or http://ccprc. com.
PRICE: $3 per person, $1 for senior citizens and college students, free for children under 12, free for mothers on Sunday. A portion of the proceeds will go to Habitat for Humanity.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday.
PRICE: $10.
MORE INFO: www.greekfest.us.
WHERE: The Terrace Theatre, 1956 Maybank Highway.
MORE INFO: www.terracetheater.org.
Writer-director Harry Shearer’s documentary investigation into New Orleans and hurricane Katrina. The director will be on hand for a Q&A session.
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