Charleston: Nightlife and entertainment

Charleston has a dynamic nightlife , albeit one that's geared toward tourist revelers, with a wide choice of music venues, clubs and bars , especially around the market. Ask at the visitor center about its many festivals, or pick up the free weekly Citypaper . There are also lively bars out at the Isle of Palms and Sullivan's Island. Spoleto Festival USA (tel 843/722-2764), an international arts festival inspired by its Italian namesake, runs for seventeen days each year from May to June. Its funkier sibling, Piccolo Spoleto (tel 843/724-7305, ), runs concurrently, featuring many regional artists and free performances, as well as infusing the city with a carnival-like atmosphere. October's Moja Arts Festival (tel 843/724-7305, ) celebrates African/Caribbean theatre, dance and film, with all events free or low-priced.

Blind Tiger Pub 38 Broad St tel 843/577-0088. Local bar away from the market area with hidden entrance and busy beer garden.

Club Tango 39 John St, entrance in alley adjacent to Embassy Suites tel 843/577-2822. Hugely popular multilevel dance club, open Thurs through Sat.

Cumberland Grill 26 Cumberland St tel 843/577-9469. A nice bar and sandwich shop that puts on blues, bluegrass, rock, reggae and folk.

Henry's 54 N Market St tel 843/723-4363. Flash bar, with live music, serving appetizers, seafood and sandwiches.

Horse & Cart 347 King St tel 843/722-0797. Grungy bar/café, with over 100 beers and live music (of all genres) every night.

Mandalay King and Wentworth streets tel 843/577-7600. Trendy and very popular brewpub serving creative Thai dishes in a metal and glass decor.

Music Farm 32 Ann St tel 843/853-FARM. Best place in Charleston to see regional and national touring bands.

Vendue Inn 23 Vendue Range tel 843/723-0485. Busy rooftop bar and restaurant with great views over the city.

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