Outdoor

• Lighthouse Inlet Bird Walk | Fri., May 14 | 8:30-10:30 a.m. | Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve, 1750 E. Ashley Ave., Folly Beach | $9 | Discover the northeast end of Folly Beach and see Painted Buntings + Wilson’s Plovers. 🐦

ForKids

• Homeschool in the Parks: Sea Turtle Study | Fri., May 14 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Folly Beach County Park, 1100 W. Ashley Ave., Folly Beach | $5 | Children ages 7-12 can learn about the loggerhead sea turtle by participating in these hands-on beach activities. 🏝️

Talk

• Literary Gibbes Book Club Discussion | Fri., May 14 | 1-2:30 p.m. | Gibbes Museum of Art, 135 Meeting St. | Free with registration | Virtually discuss the book “An Artist of the Floating World” by Kazuo Ishiguro. 📕

Show

• Little Stranger’s Friendly Neighborhood Festival | Fri., May 14-Sat., May 15 | 5 p.m. | Charleston Pour House, 1977 Maybank Hwy. | $30+ | Celebrate local musicians with this weekend music festival. 🎶
• Yonder Mountain String Band | Fri., May 14 | 7 p.m. | The Windjammer, 1008 Ocean Blvd., Isle of Palms | $30 | Join this bluegrass band for a concert outdoors on the Bud Light Seltzer Beach Stage.
• Yacht Rock Revue | Fri., May 14 | 7:30 p.m. | The Bend, 3775 Azalea Dr., North Charleston | $200+ | Yacht Rock Revue channels the sounds of the 70s + 80s. 🎸

Saturday

• Color Theory 101: Acrylic Painting | Sat., May 15 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m.| Gibbes Museum of Art, 135 Meeting St. | $60+ | Learn how to properly mix colors using the color wheel + create a series of small paintings. 🎨
• Whiskey Run | Sat., May 15 | 7 p.m. | The Windjammer, 1008 Ocean Blvd., Isle of Palms | $8+ | Join this country band for an outdoor concert on the Bud Light Seltzer Beach Stage. 🎤

Sunday

• Cordovas + Great Peacock | Sun., May 16 | 7 p.m. | Charleston Pour House, 1977 Maybank Hwy. | $20 | This Tennessee-based band will perform songs from their recent album, Destiny Hotel, which features a unique blend of folk + country and rock ‘n roll sounds.

Weather

• 74º | Sunny | 2% chance of rain

Tide

• Low: 4:31 a.m. + 4:18 p.m.
• High: 10:28 a.m. + 10:34 p.m.

UofSC

• Bob Caslen — president of the University of South Carolina — has resigned from his position after a plagiarism controversy relating to a recent graduation speech. He originally offered his resignation over the weekend, but it was rejected by the Board of Trustees. (WCBD)

State

• Through the state’s First Steps 4K Program, siblings of 4-year-olds enrolled in state-paid + full-day kindergarten are now qualified for free child care over the next year. The program aims to help low-income families. (The Post and Courier)

Coronavirus

• Despite CCSD’s superintendent rescinding schools' mask policy, the school district is continuing to strongly recommend students wear face coverings. Opt-out mask waivers will still be honored. (WCIV)

Jobs

• The SC Restaurant + Lodging Association is hosting a virtual job fair to help restaurants, hotels, and the hospitality industry on Thurs., May 20 from 10a.m.-2p.m. 💻

Biz

• Charleston County is a leader in the state’s small business market — according to a recent study. The Holy City ranked No.1 in the list of small business income + presence among other SC counties. 🏆 (Charleston City Paper)
• Becoming a coveted neighborhood spot is every small business owner’s dream, and one that’s made easier with Yelp for Business. Having a presence where your customers spend time is key, so put your best foot forward + feel proud by creating a business page. Ⓟ

Dish

• Spanglish Cocina + Bar has unveiled a new concept — Patois. The pan-Caribbean restaurant in West Ashley will serve dishes inspired from the West Indies + Mexico. During the transition period, guests will receive a free cookie from WildFlour Pastry. (Holy City Sinner)

Development

• Renovations for the all-inclusive playground at Saul Alexander Park have broken ground. The park is set to be completed by the fall. 🚧  (The Berkeley Independent)

Edu

• Lily Lassiter — a senior at Academic Magnet High School — has been selected as a 2021 U.S. Presidential Scholar. Joining Jacob T. Price from Spartanburg High School, the 2 SC seniors will become members of the fifty-seventh class of the prestigious scholar program. 🏆 (WCIV)

WaterCooler

• The Carolina Panthers have released their full 2021 season schedule. The team will face the New York Jets on Sept. 12 in Charlotte for their first game of the regular season. Get your single-game tickets now. 🏈

DYK

• The SC Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program returned on May 1. Through the  program, qualified senior citizens receive $25 in 5 checks — $5 dollars each. The program is available in 42 counties around the state. (The Berkeley Independent)

Listen

• Black Food Fridays (BFF) — an online initiative encouraging the community to support Black-owned restaurants — has launched a podcast with a fellow food blogger. BFF is operated by Lowcountry native KJ Kearney whose Instagram has been featured by The New York Times + more.

Shop

• Our friends at Hammitt are hosting their Retiring Styles Event, and we’ve got the scoop on the can’t-miss styles. (Did we mention the complimentary gifts?) Spend $400 and receive a leather care kit, or spend $700 and score a limited edition canvas tote. Shop the event. Ⓟ