Weekend Tip Sheet for Jan. 23-26

Junk
A fast paced financial thriller, set in the high flying devil may care financial world of the 1980s and inspired by real life junk bond kings, this riveting story reveals in gory detail how money became the only thing that matters.
WHO: The Village Repertory Co. | WHEN: Friday through Feb. 8 | WHERE: Woolfe Street Playhouse

Shucked & Sauced
Local oyster farmers, premier Charleston restaurants and barbecue pitmasters will come together for one quintessential Lowcountry afternoon benefiting Charleston's public parks.
WHO: Charleston Parks Conservancy | WHEN: 1-4 p.m. Saturday | WHERE: Rose Pavilion at Hampton Park

FIRST Tech Challenge Lowcountry-Pee Dee League Robotics Tourney
Come watch robots designed and constructed by teens build skyscrapers to see which team from across eastern S.C. has the best robot. Fun for families and kids. Food trucks will be on site.
WHO: S.C. Robotics Education Foundation | WHEN: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday | WHERE: Military Magnet Academy

This. Is. Monster. Jam.
Add the Monster Jam Pit Party to see the massive trucks up close, meet drivers and crews, take pictures and enjoy other family-friendly activities. It’s an unforgettable part of the experience where lifelong fans are born.
WHO: Monster truck drivers | WHEN: 4:30 p.m. Saturday and 10:30 a.m. Sunday | WHERE: North Charleston Coliseum

Pirates and Mermaids
Whether you are a scalawag sailing the sea or swim gracefully below, you can enjoy a pirate-led scavenger hunt, balloon twisting, face painting, treasure dig, hang out with Ariel, play on a pirate ship or join the costume contest.
WHO: Scalawags and swimmers | WHEN: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday | WHERE: Magnolia Plantation and Gardens

Lee Barbour’s Polyverse — Art of the Modern Organ Trio
The Lee Barbour Quartet will showcase their unique explorations and technical mastery to close out the Charleston Jazz Festival’s Local Band Day. With Justin Stanton of Snarky Puppy.
WHO: Charleston Jazz Orchestra | WHEN: 9 tonight | WHERE: Forte Jazz Lounge

Author Talk with Brad Taylor
Learn about Lt. Col. Brad Taylor's latest book, Hunter Killer. Taylor is retired from the Army Infantry and Special Forces, and his experience includes eight years spent with the 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment.
WHO: Brad Taylor | WHEN: 6-7 tonight | WHERE: Charleston County Main Library

North Charleston Pops! Songs and Stories of Neil Diamond
This tribute to Neil Diamond is an authentic and sophisticated evening of hit songs that have kept Neil Diamond in the hearts of his fans for decades. With appealing and entertaining storytelling, Jack’s show is pure Neil.
WHO: Jack Wright and his Heartlight Showband | WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Saturday | WHERE: North Charleston Performing Arts Center

Camellia Show
Come see blooms from all over the Southeast. Local blooms are welcomed and encouraged. Prizes for novice and local blooms as well. Plants for sale. Don’t be shy ... bring your beautiful blooms.
WHO: Coastal Carolina Camellia Society | WHEN: 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday | WHERE: Danny Jones Complex, Armory

Coastal Navigation
Learn the basics of maps and charts, compasses, aids to navigation, declination/variation, and rules of the nautical road. More advanced skills such as dead reckoning, range lines, fixes, following bearings, triangulation and current are also covered.
WHO: Charleston County Parks | WHEN: 6 to 8 tonight and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday | WHERE: Commission Board Room at CCPRC Headquarters