Weekend Tip Sheet for Jan. 9-12

'In the Key of B'
Brian Porter and Becca Anderson present an intimate evening of songs and stories designed around their own favorite Broadway hits, standards and more.
WHO: Footlight Executive Director Brian Porter and Charleston vocalist and actor Becca Anderson | WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday | WHERE: Queen Street Playhouse

Tiny Beautiful Things
When a struggling Cheryl Strayed was asked to take over an unpaid, anonymous position of advice columnist, she used empathy and her personal experiences to help those seeking guidance.
WHO: Based on the book by Cheryl Strayed, adapted by Nia Vardalos | WHEN: Through Feb. 1 | WHERE: Pure Theatre

Oyster Roast
This annual Oyster Roast is a family-friendly event with food, oysters (of course), beverages, live music, a bounce house, and other fun activities for the family.
WHO: East Cooper Meals on Wheels | WHEN: 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday | WHERE: Palmetto Islands County Park

Love and Southern D!scomfort
Music, mystery and good old-fashioned family drama collide, blending the lush backdrop of rural Louisiana with unbridled jealousy, joy and pain. It's a riveting tale about an old-money family torn apart by addiction, mental illness and a secret better left untold.
WHO: South of Broadway Theatre Co. | WHEN: Saturday and Sunday | WHERE: Charleston Music Hall

Act!vating Charleston SC
Stories are brought to life with physical comedy, American Sign Language, an oversized book and imaginative props. See a Polynesian tale called Hina Goes to the Moon and The Story of the Egyptian Cinderella.
WHO: Act!vated Story Theatre | WHEN: 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday | WHERE: The Charleston Museum

Self-Defense Class for Women
Prepare yourself for the defense of your life. Learn defensive techniques from an expert. Please register online or in the library. Limited to 12 people.
WHO: Women | WHEN: 4 to 6 p.m. today | WHERE: Moncks Corner Library

Live Q&A with Charlize Theron
Charlize Theron will do a live q-and-a session before a showing of Bombshell. The Terrace is the only theater in Charleston broadcasting the event, which will happen via satellite feed.
WHO: Charlize Theron | WHEN: 4 p.m. Sunday | WHERE: Terrace Theater

Form. File. Fire. Finish.
This modern jewelry exhibition features the work of Kaypea Jewelry, Mad Made Metals, Olivia Ruxton Jewelry, and Surcee Jewelry.
WHO: Metal artists | WHEN: On view through Jan. 25 | WHERE: Gallery 1056 at Redux Contemporary Art Center

10th anniversary of the Charleston Marathon
Race through Charleston and up to North Charleston, and celebrate with shrimp and grits. Races include a marathon, half marathon, the Shrimp & Grits 5K and youth marathon.
WHO: Runners | WHEN: Saturday | WHERE: Charleston to North Charleston

Walterboro Wildlife Center grand opening
The ribbon-cutting for the center will begin at 10:30 a.m. and will be followed by wildlife presentations and children's activities from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stick around after the opening for music in the amphitheater from 3 to 5 p.m.
WHO: Walterboro city government | WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. | WHERE: Walterboro Wildlife Center