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We've got your Grit Picks—all the best events happening in Charleston this weekend, November 6-8

Derek Ahonen's new play, commissioned by The Village Repertory Company premiers at Woolfe Street Playhouse July 31, 2015.

"Bad Jews" is a comedy currently running at PURE Theatre on King Street. The story follows three cousins as they navigate the ways of family, religion, and love while trying to find out what's worth holding onto, and what gets left behind.

"We are a team and that's what makes this work. Building a brand and company is really about learning to share."

When I saw the musical Johnny Cash, Red White & Cash was playing at Woolfe Street Playhouse, I thought I would take one for the team and surprise Don with the event. About an hour in, I wished I'd had on cowboy boots.

Review of "Breathe: A True Story," a one man show written and performed by Brennan Reeves, telling of his life with cystic fibrosis, as well as his experience of undergoing double-lung transplant surgery.

Saturday's after-party for the Brave Baby album release show was a celebration of progressive change in Charleston.

Dancefx Charleston's executive director discusses upcoming Edgar Allan Poe–inspired dance concert

HOGS at Crabpot Players is a dark and unexpected mind-bender that will make you think twice about what you thought you knew. In other words, the customer might not always be right.

PURE Theatre's production of "Outside Mullingar" is charmingly Irish and a perfect way to bid adieu to the gloom of winter.

Grit-worthy Charleston events 3/13–3/15. Trust us, you'll have a blast.

Grit-worthy Charleston events 3/6–3/8. Trust us, you'll have a blast.

Truth be told, I had my doubts about this band. It is no easy feat to take on the legendary lights, music, and theatrics of the band that made history with their intensely conceptual and psychedelic multimedia events. However, I was pleasantly surprised.

You could call this a Valentine, but it's March now. This is about the time I've spent working for 34 West Theater Company. They are very good friends of mine and have taken me on wonderful adventures, so I decided to write them a love letter.

What If? Productions presents "Thrill Me: The Leopold and Loeb Story," opening February 19 at Threshold Rep on Society Street downtown.

If you know how it feels to lose an argument even though you knew you were right, then see 'Oleanna' at Flowertown Players in Summerville thru March 1. It might bring you some peace. Or not.

Grit-worthy Charleston events 2/6–2/8. Trust us, you'll have a blast.

Woolfe Street Playhouse was recently awarded the Carolopolis Medal by the Preservation Society of Charleston, and their new production of "London Wall" runs through Valentine's Day.

Review and thoughts about PURE Theatre's production of David Mamet's Pulitzer Prize winner Glengarry Glen Ross, which runs January 23–February 14.

Grit-worthy events 1/30–2/1. Trust us, you'll have a blast.