It’s Friday once again, which means it must be time for the Friday Five, our weekly roundup of five fun events happening throughout the Charleston area over the weekend. Celebrate visual and performing arts from cultures around the world, take in a few dragon boat races, get dapper for the most exciting two minutes in sports, and more. Whatever you choose to do, the staff and agents at Johnson & Wilson Real Estate Company wish you a safe and happy weekend!

Locals know that once the weather warms up, Patriots Point is the place to be on Friday evenings for Party at the Point, Charleston premier happy hour concert series. This family-friendly event takes place on the beachfront at Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina and features live music, food, and drinks. This Friday you’ll be entertained by the Ol’ 55s, a Charleston-based acoustic trio that takes the high level of instrumentation and tight vocal harmonies associated with bluegrass and blends it with everything from Johnny Cash to Journey, Def Leppard to Bruno Mars, and everything in between. Admission for Party at the Point is $8 for adults and free for kids 12 and under. Gates open at 5:30pm, and the band takes the stage at 6:30pm. Bring cash for entry and to purchase beer and food inside the venue.

New at this year’s North Charleston Arts Fest is the World Arts Expo, a celebration of visual and performing arts from cultures around the world. Take advantage of the lovely spring weather this Saturday and experience a diverse array of music and dance performances by local and regional cultural groups on three stages; live art demonstrations and displays; multicultural food offerings; art and craft vendors; hands-on art activities; roving entertainment; a kids’ zone; and even a pop-up Medieval Village. Admission and parking for this event are free. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome and encouraged, but please leave your coolers at home. Bring a water bottle and stay hydrated thanks to Charleston Water System’s water buffalo. Food will be available for purchase from the likes of Lola’s Lumpia Food Truck, Happy Thai Food Truck, Roti Rolls, Krystyna’s Polish Food, Kona Ice Charleston, and more.

Also taking place this Saturday from 8am until 4pm is the 12th Annual Dragon Boat Festival at Brittlebank Park. Dragon Boat Charleston is a local nonprofit organization that promotes the physical and mental wellness of cancer survivors and their community through dragon boating. This annual festival is the organization’s main fundraising event, which allows them to provide programs and services all year long. On Saturday, 60 amateur teams will be showcased in a fun day of dragon boat racing. The event is free and open to the public. Come out and enjoy the day featuring costumes, racing, food trucks, and name-your-own-price margarita bar. Cancer touches everyone in some way. Come out and join the celebration of survivorship!

Don’t worry; we haven’t forgotten about the most exciting two minutes in sports, the Kentucky Derby! Get down to The Alley on Saturday from 4pm until 8pm for Bluegrass Bash, the biggest Derby Party in town. Come early and stay late for live bluegrass music from The Bluestone Ramblers; Best Dressed contests (Stallion & Filly); horse-picking contest for a shot at a custom bike from Affordabike; $8 Woodford Reserve Mint Juleps; a special Derby menu featuring Kentucky Hot Browns; a chance to win a four-pack of tickets to the Steeplechase of Charleston; free tickets to Charleston’s Hot Air Balloon Festival & Victory Cup Polo Match for the first 200 people in the doors; and a few other surprises you’ll be glad you didn’t miss! Admission to this event is free, but you must be 21 or older to attend.

Celebrate Latin culture and heritage at the Charleston Cinco de Mayo Festival this Saturday from 7pm until 11pm at the Visitor’s Center Bus Shed. Live music will be brought to you by Gino Castillo & the Cuban Cowboys, Bachata Flow, and DJ Leo, among others. Enjoy delicious, authentic foods from El Pincho Taco, Espettos on Wheels, Sabor CubaRican Cuisine, and more. Drinks brought to you by Jose Cuervo, Estrella Jalisco, and Tito’s Handmade Vodka. Be sure to check out the dance exhibitions as well! The primary mission of the Charleston Cinco de Mayo Festival is to encourage togetherness between diverse communities in the Charleston area. Secondly, the festival promotes awareness of the Charleston Animal Society and helps raise funds for their programs.