JUNE ARTS IN CHARLESTON.

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Through June 10: The 25th annual Spoleto Festival USA features opera, chamber, choral and symphonic music, dance, theater, jazz, visual arts, conversations, special events, a finale with fireworks and more. Venues mostly in downtown Charleston. Prices vary. For information call 579-3100 or visit www.spoletousa.org. Tickets are available from the box office at Gaillard Municipal Auditorium, 77 Calhoun St., by phone at 579-3100 or online.

Through June 10: The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs presents the 23rd Annual Piccolo Spoleto Festival, over 700 events including dance, theater, visual arts and crafts exhibitions, special events and more. Venues throughout Charleston and beyond. Free to moderately priced. Call 724-7305 for information and visit www.piccolospoleto.com.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster Charleston at 554-6060, at the Gaillard Municipal Auditorium box office, 77 Calhoun St., 9 a.m.-8 p.m. daily through June 9, or online at www.ticketmaster.com.

June 9, 16, 23 & 30: The Charleston Museum presents "June Bugs," family fun including crafts and other activities celebrating the new "Backyard Monsters" exhibit. 360 Meeting St. at John across from the Visitor Center. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. General admission of $4 for children and $8 for adults with members free. Call 722-2996, ext. 236.

MUSIC

Ongoing Saturday afternoons:

"The Good Time Variety Hour," a fast-paced, family-oriented hour of song, dance and storytelling starring William Schlitt and Maida Libkin. Theatre 99, 30 Cumberland St. between State and Church. 5 p.m. $10. Call 853-6687 for reservations.

June 9: The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs presents Euro-Swing with Nikolai Svishev's Trio at the Charleston Farmers Market. Hutson St. between Meeting and King. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Call 724-7305.

June 16: The city of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs presents Country Rock with Sharon …