Find fun things to do in Charleston SC this weekend, If It Happens In the Lowcountry

By Jeff Walker, Entertainment Writer

Here's some of what's taking place the weekend of Mar 20th. Third weekend in March of 2015. If you're not watching sports or college basketball on TV you could stroll along the Battery or thru the market. Be a tourist in your own home town. Check out our many fine golf courses around the lowcountry. Get out and be social and help boost the economy. Downtown Charleston and the entire low country will be buzzing this weekend.

College basketball including the NCAA Tournament & NIT Tourney will be all over big screens TVs in your favorite local watering holes this weekend. Here's to your favorite team.

Charleston Fashion Week will be in full swing this weekend. Showcasing emerging designer and model talent across the East Coast, Baker Motor Company Charleston Fashion Week has fast become one of the premier fashion weeks in North America since its founding in 2007. Held March 17-21st under the tents in Marion Square this five-night celebration will feature more than 35 runway shows, the Emerging Designer Competition: East, the Spring Bridal Show, and the Rock the Runway Model Competition. For more visit http://charlestonfashionweek.com/

Designs By Liz Spring Fashion Show presented by Designs By Liz Hair Salon takes place Saturday 2-7pm at the Holiday Inn on International Blvd. North Charleston. Tickets $15. Call 566-4414 info.

Water Missions host 'Walk For Water' this Saturday beginning at 9am at Brittlebank Park. The Walk for Water is a walking event. Thus this year's theme, No Running! Together, we'll all slow down and focus our attention on those in need around the world. The Walk for Water experience takes about 1-1.5 hour to complete. Including opening and closing ceremonies, we typically wrap up around 12:00. Food Trucks will be available for lunch. Cost is $20, $15 for students, $5 for kids, with kids under 5 free. Come out and support a worthy cause.

The Charleston Birthplace Gala takes place Saturday 6-9pm at The Southerly 730 Coleman Blvd. Mt. Pleasant. Fine dining, live music and drinks for a great cause on the outdoor patio. Sip on some wine or beer provided by Holy City Brewing while admiring art available for purchase by silent auction and indulge on the fine dining provided by Southerly. Please help with improving birth outcomes statewide, nationwide and worldwide. Tickets $100 or two for $150. Call 818.1123 more.

The Summerville Orchestra present their 'Spring Fever Concert' Friday night 7:30pm at Summerville Baptist Church. Featured music includes Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony with Holst's Somerset Rhapsody and a collection of love songs. Tickets $15 with 18 and under free. Call 873-5339 more.

Are you ready for soccer. Coach Mike Anhaeuser and the Charleston Battery get down to business on Saturday with its 2015 USL Regular Season kickoff against expansion Toronto FC II, the new USL franchise operated by Toronto FC of Major League soccer. The match at Blackbaud stadium begins at 7:30 p.m. (tickets start at $10 and available online here or over the phone at 971.GOAL.

Hop in bed and roll down to Blackbaud Stadium on Sunday and enjoy a bit of bedlam at the 6th Annual Charleston Bed Race presented by APECS. Around 1:00pm teams of 5 (in costume should they chose) will present their decorated beds in a grand parade before the judges and spectators. Then teams will race in heats of two while being timed and judged, completing a distance of approximately 2 city blocks. The fun continues until we have a Bed Race Champion, who will reign for the year!

Mount Pleasant Towne Centre on 17N in Mount Pleasant will host a Boat Show this weekend on site. Open 12-6pm Friday, 10-6pm on Saturday, and 11-6pm Sunday. Over a dozen boat dealers represented with daily specials and additional vendors. Come on out and get ready for boating season.

The 12th annual Charleston Antiques Show takes place this weekend at Memminger Auditorium 56 Beaufain Street downtown. Plenty of events including preview party. Hosted by Charleston Historical Society. For more call 723-1623.

A lot happening at the North Charleston Coliseum complex this weekend. The 3rd annual Charleston Blues Festival takes place at the PAC on Saturday night featuring Mel Waiters, Klass Band, Sir Charles Jones, Theodis Ealey, and Shirley Brown. Prices range from $43-$54. Doors at 7pm for 8pm start. Heralded singer songwriter Sarah McLachan performs at the PAC 7:30pm on Sunday night. McLachlan’s latest album SHINE ON was released earlier this year, it explores her personal journey over the last three years navigating love, loss and change. SHINE ON celebrates the human ability to grow from our experiences, thrive and shine on. Tickets are $49.50. Your SC Stingrays play host to the Indianapolis Fuel 7pm Friday night at the coliseum. Already with a piece of ECHL history, the Stingrays look to become just the second team in North American professional hockey history to win 20 consecutive games when they host the Indy. The Cincinnati Cyclones visit the Rays 7pm Saturday night. Exciting ECHL hockey action with the Rays among the hottest teams on the ice. For Stingrays tickets call 744-2248 or visit the coliseum box office. Call 800-745-3000 or visit the coliseum box office for more.

The Charleston Music Hall present Maiden Voyage: A Tribute to Herbie Hancock on Saturday. The second show of Charleston Jazz Orchestra’s Season 7, MAIDEN VOYAGE: A Tribute to Herbie Hancock recognizes the significant contributions of American pianist, keyboardist, bandleader and composer Herbie Hancock. Two performances 5pm & 8pm. Tickets Adults: $35 - $45 | Seniors: $30 - $40. To order by phone 641.0011. On Sunday night Shaky Graves brings his folk rock guitar sound to the CMH. Nikki Lane opens the 8pm show. Tickets $18 Advance | $20 DOS. Visit the box office at 37 John Street or call 853-2252 or 800-514-3849