Happy January, Charleston. If you're anything like us, you can't wait to celebrate the new year with fun local events. Read on for all the top events happening this month in the Lowcountry. ❄️

All month long

Saturday Jan. 1-Sunday Jan. 2

Saturday., Jan. 1

○ 2022 Race the Landing 5K New Year's Day Pajama Run | Sat., Jan. 1 | 8 a.m. | Charles Towne Landing, 1500 Old Towne Rd. | $25 | Stay in your pajamas on New Year’s Day during a 5K through this scenic park + stick around for soup and cornbread following the run.

○ 8th Annual “Bill Murray Look-a-Like” Polar Bear Plunge | Sat., Jan. 1 | 11 a.m. | Beachside at the Tides Hotel, 1 Center St., Folly Beach | Free | “Come freeze your Bills off” + register for a Bill Murray-themed costume contest for the chance to win prizes — $5 registration fee.

○ Dunleavy's New Year's Day Polar Plunge | Sat., Jan. 1 | 9 a.m. | Dunleavy’s Pub, 2213 Middle St., Sullivan’s Island | Free | Ring in the New Year with a day of festivities at the pub + take a plunge into the Atlantic at 2 p.m. to benefit the Special Olympics of SC.

Sunday., Jan. 2

Monday Jan. 3-Sunday Jan. 9

Monday., Jan. 3

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Thursday., Jan. 6

Friday., Jan. 7

Early Bird Restaurant Week specials | Fri., Jan. 7-Wed., Jan. 12 | The Swamp Fox, 387 King St. | The Swamp Fox Restaurant is doing early bird specials for lunch and dinner to get an early start on Charleston Restaurant Week.*

Saturday., Jan. 8

○ “Bring Your Own Shuckers” Oyster Roast Series | Sat., Jan. 8 | 12-5 p.m. | Firefly Distillery | $25 | Grab your Oyster Shuckers for a roast by Lowcountry Oyster Co. featuring Co-Hog & Lobster, Holy City Cannoli, and Damiano's Pizza food trucks + live music from local artists.

Sunday., Jan. 9

○ Bend and Brews: A Pop Up Yoga Experience | Sun., Jan. 9 | 9:30 a.m. | Ghost Monkey Brewery, 522 Wando Ln., Mt. Pleasant | $5 | Start your Sunday with a 45-minute yoga class led by Lowcountry Yoga + stay for locally-crafted beer and bites from Dashi’s food truck.

Monday Jan. 10-Sunday Jan. 16

Monday., Jan. 10

○ Buxton Books and The Charleston Library Society present Brad Taylor | Mon., Jan. 10 | 6-7 p.m. | Charleston Library Society, 164 King St. | $15+ | Stop in for a talk with New York Times bestselling author Brad Taylor and get a signed copy of his new book “End of Days.” 📖

Tuesday., Jan. 11

Wednesday., Jan. 12

○ Creative Flow: Yoga in the Gallery with Lauren Skinner | Wed., Jan. 12 | 6-7 p.m. | Redux Contemporary Art Center, 1056 King St. | $15 suggested donation | Experience a creative approach to Vinyasa yoga surrounded by the artwork in the main gallery 一 bring your own mat and mask.

Thursday., Jan. 13

Friday., Jan. 14

○ Commonhouse Aleworks 4th Anniversary Weekend | Fri., Jan. 14-Sun., Jan. 16 | Times vary | Commonhouse Aleworks, 4831 O’Hear Ave, North Charleston | Free | Celebrate Commonhouse Aleworks fourth year in Park Circle with a weekend featuring live music, food + speciality beer releases. 🍺

Saturday., Jan. 15

○ South Carolina Stingrays vs. Norfolk Admirals | Sat., Jan. 15 | 6:05 p.m. | North Charleston Coliseum | $20+ | It’s Military Appreciation Night with the SC Stingrays — cheer on the Lowcountry’s hockey team + experience a speciality military-themed jersey auction benefiting Soldiers' Angels.

Sunday., Jan. 16

Monday Jan. 17-Sunday Jan. 23

Monday., Jan. 17

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Wednesday., Jan. 19

Thursday., Jan. 20

○ Charleston Symphony Orchestra Pops: The Great American Songbook | Thurs., Jan. 20 | 7:30 p.m. | Charleston Gaillard Center | $28.75+ | Reminisce with the Charleston Symphony Orchestra while they perform songs that defined American music + enjoy Lowcountry guest stars.

○ Virtual Cooking Class with “It Takes 2 Catering” supporting Women Veterans! | Thurs., Jan. 20 | 7:30 p.m. | Virtual | $45 | Gather your friends and family for a virtual cooking class to benefit "She's the Veteran" — a local organization improving mental health and medical issues for women veterans.

Friday., Jan. 21

Saturday., Jan. 22

Sunday., Jan. 23

○ Bend and Brews: A Pop Up Yoga Experience | Sun., Jan. 23 | 9:30 a.m. | Ghost Monkey Brewery, 522 Wando Ln., Mt. Pleasant | $5 | Start your Sunday with a 45-minute yoga class led by Lowcountry Yoga + stay for locally-crafted beer and bites from Dashi’s food truck.

Monday Jan. 24-Monday Jan. 31

Monday., Jan. 24

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Wednesday., Jan. 26

Thursday., Jan. 27

○ RENT: The Farewell Season of Love | Thurs., Jan. 27 | 7:30 p.m. | Charleston Gaillard Center | $29+ | The Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning show is in the Lowcountry for one night only — grab tickets now for your last chance to see this touring production.

Friday., Jan. 28

○ Charleston Boat Show | Fri., Jan. 28-Sun., Jan. 30 | Times vary | Charleston Area Convention Center, 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston | $12+ | Kick off the Lowcountry’s boating season + browse show-only deals on powerboats, skiffs, cruisers, pontoons, yachts, and ski boats. 🚤

Saturday., Jan. 29

○ Charleston Winter Wine Festival | Sat., Jan. 29 | 6-10 p.m. | Festival Hall, 56 Beaufain St. | $50 | Taste over 40 types of wine during Charleston’s Winter Wine Festival, listen to live entertainment, and receive a souvenir acrylic glass — tickets are selling out fast.

○ Outdoor Yoga at Firefly Distillery | Sat., Jan. 29 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Firefly Distillery, 4201 Spruill Ave, North Charleston | $15 | Start your Saturday with an all-levels yoga class + stay for live music, food trucks, and drink tastings at Charleston’s oldest distillery. 🧘

Sunday., Jan. 30

○ Make Your Own Snuffle Ball | Sun., Jan. 30 | 12 p.m. | Wag N Splash Swim, 4600 Ruff Rd., Unit E, North Charleston | $25 | Create an interactive treat toy for your pup to benefit Bullies 2 The Rescue — supplies and a special batch of treats provided by Lowcountry Dog Treats. 🐾

Monday., Jan. 31