Weekend Tip Sheet for Nov. 29-Dec. 1

Holiday Swing: A Charleston Jazz Tradition
Maestro Robert Lewis and our 18-piece big band will swing you into the holiday spirit with popular hits from Season 11, plus big band arrangements of holiday favorites.
WHO: Charleston Jazz Orchestra | WHEN: 5 and 8 p.m. Saturday | WHERE: Charleston Music Hall

Tea with Santa & Mrs. Claus
Join Hotel Bennett for a special holiday tea with Santa & Mrs. Claus at Camellias each Sunday in December leading up to Christmas Day.
WHO: Hotel Bennett | WHEN: Noon to 2 p.m. and 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday | WHERE: Camellias

Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
Join this annual Charleston holiday event, featuring performances from musicians and arts organizations throughout community that will culminate in the lighting of the 64-foot Tree of Lights.
WHO: city of Charleston | WHEN: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday | WHERE: Marion Square

Charleston Holiday Parade
The city of Charleston and the Charleston Fire Department will host the Holiday Parade, which will commence on Broad Street at Rutledge Avenue, travel north on Meeting Street and conclude on Calhoun Street at Meeting Street.
WHO: City of Charleston | WHEN: 3 p.m. Sunday | WHERE: Throughout downtown Charleston

Five Finger Death Punch
Since 2003, the band has staked a spot amongst the hard rock vanguard, quietly breaking records, topping charts, moving millions of units worldwide, and making history by holding the all-time record for “most No. 1 singles at Active Rock Radio ever” with 14.
WHO: Three Days Grace, Bad Wolves and Fire From The Gods | WHEN: 6 p.m. Saturday | WHERE: North Charleston Performing Arts Center

Freshfields Village Holiday Festival
Enjoy complimentary activities including face painting, balloon animals, inflatable games, holiday crafts and a photo booth. Interactive kid's band Big Bang Boom will perform.
WHO: Families | WHEN: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday | WHERE: Freshfields Village

Drivin N Cryin
Drawing influence from a wide array of musical elements, Drivin N Cryin has developed a unique sound over the years. Their name derives from the eclectic nature of this sound: a little drivin’ rock n roll and a little country twang.
WHO: Kevn Kinney and Tim Nielsen, with their friends | WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday | WHERE: Charleston Music Hall