Weekend Tip Sheet for Feb. 20-23

Rise Above traveling exhibit
The Commemorative Air Force’s Rise Above traveling exhibit film is 30 minutes long and describes the story behind the U.S. military’s first black pilots, the Tuskegee Airmen.
WHO: Commemorative Air Force | WHEN: Every hour from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today through Sunday | WHERE: Patriots Point

The Cigar Factory reading
The Cigar Factory tells the story of two working-class Catholic women in Charleston from 1917 to 1946: Meliah Amey Ravenel is African American, and Cassie McGonegal is Irish American. For a brief moment, they come together in The Cigar Factory at a time when society was determined to keep them apart.
WHO: Michele Moore | WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Saturday | WHERE: Queen Street Playhouse

Shuckin' for Seniors
Help Meals on Wheels of Charleston. Tickets sold will provide #OneHotMeal each Monday through Friday for a senior in need. Admission includes one beverage, oysters, barbecue and family-friendly fun.
WHO: Charleston Charm | WHEN: 6-9 p.m. Saturday | WHERE: Tradesman Brewing Co.

Mad Scientists Unite!
Tween and teens: Do you want to make something bubble, change colors or erupt? The library does too! Have fun with chemistry and physics with other science lovers.
WHO: Scientists | WHEN: 4-5 p.m. today | WHERE: Goose Creek Library

Movie Night in the Park - The Lion King
Enjoy games and activities before the showing of The Lion King at dark. Food truck Area 51 will have food and drinks available for purchase.
WHO: Charleston Parks Conservancy | WHEN: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday; movie starts at approximately 6:10 p.m. | WHERE: Magnolia Park and Community Garden

Ghost Forest, Coastal Geology, Archeology
Botany Bay, on the northern end of Edisto Island, encompasses diverse habitats and archeological resources. Explore the uplands with Billy McCord; learn about management, cultural resources and birds of Botany Bay.
WHO: S.C. Native Plant Society | WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday | WHERE: Botany Bay Plantation Heritage Preserve

Dancing With The Stars Live
The show continues its legacy of performing show-stopping routines alongside new numbers choreographed just for the live show ranging from the time-honored dances of the cha cha, foxtrot, salsa, tango — and everything in between.
WHO: Dancing stars | WHEN: 8 tonight | WHERE: North Charleston Performing Arts Center

The Chocolate Affair
The black tie optional gala will feature decadent chocolate desserts, live and silent auction items and live music. It supports a nonprofit that surrounds students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.
WHO: Communities In Schools of the Charleston Area Inc. | WHEN: 6:30 p.m. Friday | WHERE: The College Center at Trident Technical College

Saltwater Sounds
This marine-inspired musical performance is especially for children. Enjoy tunes by the tank and visit the Instrument Petting Zoo, where children can see, hear and touch the instruments as demonstrated by professional musicians.
WHO: Charleston Symphony Orchestra and S.C. Aquarium | WHEN: 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday | WHERE: S.C. Aquarium

Escaping Slavery in Early South Carolina
Tens of thousands of Africans were brought to early South Carolina, and a small percentage found freedom long before abolition in 1865. Explore various ways and means of escaping slavery, with examples of specific men and women who succeeded.
WHO: CCPL's historian, Nic Butler | WHEN: 11 a.m. Saturday | WHERE: Baxter-Patrick James Island Library