Beyond the Gates (Charleston Area Events):

The Post and Courier / Charleston SceneSpring Food Truck Rodeo

Lasso the best in street eats when 16 food trucks roll into The Post and Courier serving barbecue, sandwiches, hot dogs, creole, sweets, and lots more! Bring your lawn chair. Friendly pets welcome. Beer and wine available.

The Post and Courier Parking Lot • 3-10 p.m.

134 Columbus St., Charleston

Free admission! For more information:http://www.postandcourieradvertising.com/foodtruckrodeo/

Event will be held in the King Street lot across from The Post and Courier building. No coolers please.

Charleston Water Taxi

Here’s an excursion you might not have considered. Get an all day pass to cruise over to “East of the Cooper” on your own leisurely schedule. Boats depart from “our side” at the Maritime Center and there are 3 destinations to choose from: Patriot’s Point, Shem Creek and Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina. They have some sightseeing cruises in addition to the ferry service.  http://www.charlestonwatertaxi.com/

Farmers Markets Now In Season

The Charleston Farmers Market is now open in Marion Square each Saturday from 8-2 for fresh vegetables, herbs, fun foods, ingredients and the creations of local artisans.The Mount Pleasant Farmers Market is at Moultrie Middle School on Coleman Boulevard Tuesdays 3:30 til dusk.

Spring & Summer 2013 at Folly

Calendar includes something fun for everybody: shagging/fishing tournaments on the pier, run/walk event and bring you dog Yappy Hour concerts: http://www.follybeach.com/events/

Tommy Emmanuel

Australian guitarist and occasional singer, best known for his complex fingerstyle technique, energetic performances and the use of percussive effects on the guitar will perform at the Charleston Music Hall Friday June 14 at 8:00 p.m. To purchase tickets, visit Etix link on his site: http://www.tommyemmanuel.com/tours/.

Spoleto Festival 2013

Runs from May 24 throgh June 9. Info and tickets: http://spoletousa.org/home/

Piccolo Spoleto runs concurrently. Info at:
http://www.piccolospoleto.com/