August PlanAhead: Your August Charleston events calendar

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All month long

TheBuy
โ—‹ Holy City Farmers Market | Every Wednesday | 4-7 p.m. | Holy City Brewing, 1021 Aragon Ave. | Free | Come by for live music + support local vendors with items for sale.
โ—‹ North Charleston Farmers Market | Every Thursday | 3-7 p.m. | 4800 Park Cir., North Charleston | Free | Support local farmers + shop for fresh SC Certified produce โ€” a new food truck will be featured each week.
โ—‹ Mount Pleasant Farmers Market | Every Tuesday | 3:30-7 p.m. | Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market Pavillion, 645 Coleman Blvd., Mt. Pleasant | Free | Come by for live music, fresh farm goods, and items on sale by local vendors.

FeaturedEvent
โ—‹ Summer fun at the Charleston Aqua Park | Now-Aug. 15 | $15+ | Trophy Lakes, 3050 Marlin Road, Johns Island | Thereโ€™s still some summer break left to enjoy a number of fun activities at the Charleston Aqua Park โ€” including Summer Camp + Family Happy Hour. ๐Ÿ’งโ“…
โ—‹ Rescue Brew Beer Spokespet Contest | Now-Aug. 15 | 9 a.m.-8 p.m. | Virtual | $10 | Nominate your cat or dog for the second annual Rescue Brew Beer Spokesdog and Spokescat contest โ€” winners will be announced on Oct. 16. ๐Ÿพ โ“…

Sunday, August 1

TheBuy
โ—‹ Sunday Brunch Farmers Market | Sun., Aug. 1 | 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. | The Pour House | Free | Show your support to many farmers + artisans by shopping locally. ๐Ÿงบ

WaterCooler
โ—‹ Columbia Fireflies vs. Charleston RiverDogs | Sun., Aug. 1 | 5:05 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park | $8+ | Itโ€™s family day at The Joe with fun activities for all ages โ€” peep the special RiverDogs uniforms. โšพ

Active
โ—‹ Outdoor Yoga | Sun., Aug. 1 | 12-1 p.m. | Ghost Monkey Brewery | $10 | Learn from instructor Reagan Sobel for all levels of yoga + then enjoy lunch from Dashi food truck. ๐Ÿง˜
โ—‹ Bendy Brewski Yoga at Holy City | Sun., Aug. 1 | 10 a.m. | Holy City Brewing | $15 | Enjoy drinks + a marshview as you participate in a class for all. ๐Ÿบ
โ—‹ Hatha & Hops โ€” Yoga at Two Blokes | Sun., Aug. 1 | 11-11:45 a.m. | Two Blokes Brewing | $12+ | Come for the 3 Bโ€™s: bending, breathing, and brews ไธ€ B.Y.O.M(at).

TryThis
โ—‹ The Little Mermaid | Sun., Aug. 1 | 3 p.m. | Queen Street Playhouse | Free | Journey under the sea for the tale of Ariel. ๐Ÿงœโ€โ™€๏ธ

Monday, August 2

Show
โ—‹ Free Open Mic Night/Comedy | Mon., Aug. 2 | 7:30-10:30 p.m. | The Sparrow, 1078 E. Montague Ave., Ste. D, North Charleston | Free, donations appreciated | Itโ€™s your turn to take the stage and share your best jokes โ€“ must be 21+ to attend. ๐ŸŽค

ForKids
โ—‹ Jr. Pet Helpers Presents: Hairy Pawtter Camp | Mon., Aug. 2-Fri. Aug 6 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Pet Helpers Adoption Shelter and Spay/Neuter Clinic, 1447 Folly Rd. | $100 | Get firsthand experience learning about furry friends in the community with a Harry Potter theme โ€” a mix of virtual and in-person activities offered. ๐Ÿถ

Arts
โ—‹ Halloween In August: Maleficent | Mon., Aug. 2 | 6-9 p.m. | Frothy Beard Brewing Company | $35 | Spooky season is coming to you early at this sip + paint event featuring a Disney villain on the canvas. ๐Ÿ˜ˆ

Outdoors
โ—‹ Marine Mammal Mondays | Mon., Aug. 2 | 5-7 p.m. | Salty Dog - Seabrook Island | Free | Adopt a dolphin + learn more about the marine mammals from local experts in the backyard of the Lowcountry. ๐Ÿฌ

TryThis
โ—‹ Sweet Tea Trail Tour | Mon., Aug. 2 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Hutchinson Square, 112 S. Main St., Summerville | $100 | Calling all sweet tea lovers to tour the birthplace of sweet tea + view the historic homes of Summerville. ๐Ÿ‹
โ—‹ Monday Night Bingo | Mon., Aug. 2 | 6-8 p.m. | Low Tide Brewing | Free | Have some Monday fun with friends with bingo, brews + bites. ๐Ÿป

FeaturedEvent
โ—‹ Summer fun at the Charleston Aqua Park | Now-Aug. 15 | $15+ | Trophy Lakes, 3050 Marlin Road, Johns Island | Thereโ€™s still some summer break left to enjoy a number of fun activities at the Charleston Aqua Park โ€” including Summer Camp + Family Happy Hour. ๐Ÿ’ง โ“…

Tuesday, August 3

WaterCooler
โ—‹ Augusta GreenJackets vs. Charleston RiverDogs | Tues., Aug. 3 | 7:05 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park | $8+ | Bring your 4-legged friends out for Dog Day at The Joe + enjoy $2 hot dogs and beer. ๐Ÿถ

TheBuy
โ—‹ Mount Pleasant Farmers Market | Tues., Aug. 3 | 3:30-7 p.m. | 645 Coleman Blvd. | Free | Shop local + get fresh fruits and veggies ไธ€ peaches are now in harvest. ๐Ÿ‘

Family
โ—‹ National Night Out | Tues., Aug. 3 | 6-8 p.m. | Mt. Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park | Free | Get to know the Mount Pleasant Police Department as they present an evening of live music, food trucks + a bounce house. ๐Ÿ‘ฎ

Drink
โ—‹ Sweet Tea Trail Tour | Tues., Aug. 3 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Hutchinson Square, 112 S. Main St., Summerville | $100 | Calling all sweet tea lovers to tour the birthplace of sweet tea. ๐Ÿ‹
โ—‹ Tuesday Night Wine Tasting | Tues., Aug. 3 | Accent on Wine, 5401 Netherby Ln., Ste. 1003, North Charleston | $14 | Try 4 different wines + possibly discover your new favorite. ๐Ÿท

Arts
โ—‹ Halloween in August: Hocus Pocus 2 | Tues., Aug. 3 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Saltwater Cowboys | $35 | Halloween is coming to the Holy City a little early โ€” take in one of the cityโ€™s best views as you paint these 3 famous sisters. ๐ŸŽƒ

Show
โ—‹ Gino Castillo & The Cuban Cowboys | Tues., Aug. 3 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Charleston Pour House | $10 cash | Listen to some of the finest music that Cuba has to offer + vibe through the night. ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡บ

Wednesday, August 4

WaterCooler
โ—‹ Augusta GreenJackets vs. Charleston RiverDogs | Wed., Aug. 4 | 7:05 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park | $8+ | Come out for Wicked Wednesday at the Joe + get good deals on craft beers. โšพ๏ธ

TheBuy
โ—‹ West Ashley Farmers Market | Wed., Aug. 4 | 3-6:30 p.m. | Ackerman Park | Free | Shop fresh local produce + packaged foods. ๐Ÿฅฌ

Active
โ—‹ CRC Group Run: Bridge Run from Bar Mash | Wed., Aug. 4 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Mercantile and Mash | Free | Go for a 30-minute run on the bridge + then socialize with fellow runners. ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ

TryThis
โ—‹ Sweet Tea Trail Tour | Wed., Aug. 4 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Hutchinson Square, 112 S. Main St., Summerville | $100 | Calling all sweet tea lovers to tour the birthplace of sweet tea + view the historic homes of Summerville. ๐Ÿ‹

Film
โ—‹ Family Film Series: Goosebumps | Wed., Aug. 4 | 11 a.m. | Terrace Theater | $4 | Send shivers down your spine โ€” free admission for kids under 10. ๐Ÿ‘ป

Drink
โ—‹ Brains & Brews Trivia | Wed., Aug. 4 | 7-9 p.m. | Low Tide Brewing | Grab your friends + put your brains to the test โ€” the featured food truck of the night will be Chicken Fats. ๐Ÿป

Outdoors
โ—‹ Counting On Nature | Wed., Aug. 4 | 8:30-10:30 a.m. | Johns Island County Park | $9 | Join this nature walk + possibly discover a new species in the Lowcountry. ๐ŸŒฟ

Thursday, August 5

WaterCooler
โ—‹ Augusta GreenJackets vs. Charleston RiverDogs | Thurs., Aug. 5 | 7:05 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park | $8+ | Itโ€™s Thirsty Thursday โ€” enjoy $1 beers + support the home team at The Joe. โšพ

Show
โ—‹ First Thursday Gullah Spirituals | Thurs., Aug. 5 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Unitarian Church, 4 Archdale St. | $40 | Dance along to the music brought by the ancestors of the Gullah to the Lowcountry. ๐Ÿ‘

TheBuy
โ—‹ North Charleston Farmers Market | Thurs., Aug. 5 | 3-7 p.m. | 4800 Park Cir., North Charleston | Free | Support local farmers + shop for fresh SC Certified produce โ€” Don Sazon Empanadas is the featured food truck of the week. ๐Ÿ…

Cause
โ—‹ Books for Beer | Thurs., Aug. 5 | 6 p.m. | Rusty Bull Brewing Co. | Free | Come out for $5 beers ไธ€ donate a new or gently-used books for youth. ๐Ÿ“š

TryThis
โ—‹ Sweet Tea Trail Tour | Thurs., Aug. 5 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Hutchinson Square, 112 S. Main St., Summerville | $100 | From historic homes to beautiful gardens, sweet tea lovers will get to explore the birthplace of sweet tea. ๐Ÿ‹

Friday, August 6

WaterCooler
โ—‹ Augusta GreenJackets vs. Charleston RiverDogs | Fri., Aug. 6 | 7:05 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park | $8+ | Join the RiverDogs for a fireworks display after every Friday game at The Joe. ๐ŸŽ†

Show
โ—‹ 80s vs. 90s Music Video Dance Party | Fri., Aug. 6 | 9 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St. | $5 | Get ready to pop, lock + drop to everything from Prince and Madonna all the way to NSYNC and Biggie โ€” fanny packs, all things neon, and gold chains are welcome. ๐ŸŽ‰

TryThis
โ—‹ Sweet Tea Trail Tour | Fri., Aug. 6 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Hutchinson Square, 112 S. Main St., Summerville | $100 | Calling all sweet tea lovers to tour the birthplace of sweet tea + view the historic homes of Summerville. ๐Ÿ‹

Family
โ—‹ Waterfront Music & Movies | Fri., Aug. 6 | 6-10:30 p.m. | Mt. Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park | Free | Enjoy a Holy City sunset + bites from local food trucks as you watch a film ไธ€ blankets and chairs are welcome. ๐ŸŽฌ
โ—‹ Holy Rolly At Hunters Bend | Fri., Aug. 6 | 5-7:30 p.m. | 1200 Discovery Dr., Ladson | Free | I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream.๐Ÿฆ

Saturday, August 7

WaterCooler
โ—‹ Augusta Greenjackets vs. Charleston RiverDogs | Sat., Aug. 7 | 6:05 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park | $8+ | You had us at โ€œalohaโ€ โ€” itโ€™s Luau Night at The Joe so bring the family out for food specials + Hawaiian music. ๐ŸŒบ

Outdoors
โ—‹ Essentials of Kayaking | Sat., Aug. 7 | 2-5 p.m. | James Island County Park | $45 | Learn the fundamentals of kayaking so you can paddle through Lowcountry marshes. ๐Ÿ›ถ

Parents
โ—‹ Prenatal Yoga | Sat., Aug. 7 | 10:45 a.m.-12:05 p.m. | Satsang Yoga, 1256 Ben Sawyer Blvd., Mt. Pleasant | $18 | Join other expecting mothers for empowering and informative yoga + leave feeling stronger and more relaxed.๐Ÿคฐ

Show
โ—‹ Beats on the Beach | Sat., Aug. 7 | 2-5 p.m. | BLU Beach Bar & Grill | Free | Bring your friends out to the beach for great cocktails + live music from DJ Kaila. โ›ฑ

TryThis
โ—‹ Sweet Tea Trail Tour | Sat., Aug. 7 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Hutchinson Square, 112 S. Main St., Summerville | $100 | Nothing goes better together than Summerville + a nice glass of sweet tea โ€” tour the birthplace of the Southโ€™s signature drink. ๐Ÿ‹

Sunday, August 8

WaterCooler
โ—‹ Augusta GreenJackets vs. Charleston RiverDogs | Sun, Aug. 8 | 5:05 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park | $8+ | Itโ€™s Family Day at the Joe โ€” celebrate the home team. โšพ๏ธ

Active
โ—‹ Hatha & Hops - Yoga at Two Blokes | Sun., Aug. 8 | 11-11:45 a.m. | Two Blokes Brewing | $12+ | The 3 Bโ€™s: bending, breathing + brews are all you need to start the week ไธ€ BYOM(at). ๐Ÿง˜

TryThis
โ—‹ Sweet Tea Trail Tour | Sun., Aug. 8 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Hutchinson Square, 112 S. Main St., Summerville | $100 | Nothing goes better together than a tour of Summerville + a nice glass of Southern sweet tea. ๐Ÿ‹

Dish
โ—‹ Sunday Brunch | Sun., Aug. 8 | 11a.m.-3 p.m. | Commonhouse Aleworks | Free | Come out for a plateful of chicken + waffles. ๐Ÿง‡

Family
โ—‹ Family Beach Evening | Sun., Aug. 8 | 4-6 p.m. | Folly Beach County Park | Free | Bring the family out for fun + fellowship on the beach. ๐ŸŒŠ

Monday, August 9

Outdoors
โ—‹ Marine Mammal Mondays | Mon., Aug. 9 | 5-7 p.m. | Salty Dog - Seabrook Island | Free | Adopt a dolphin + learn more about the marine mammals from local experts in the backyard of the Lowcountry. ๐Ÿฌ

ForKids
โ—‹ RiverDogs Youth Culinary Camp | Mon., Aug. 9-Fri., Aug. 13 | 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park | $300 | Learn how to make your favorite ballpark meals from Executive Chef Josh Shea. ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿณ

Drink
โ—‹ Monday Night Bingo | Mon., Aug. 9 | 6-8 p.m. | Low Tide Brewing | Free | Bingo is back + so are the brews โ€” grab a few bites to eat while you play. ๐Ÿป

TryThis
โ—‹ Sweet Tea Trail Tour | Mon., Aug. 9 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Hutchinson Square, 112 S. Main St., Summerville | $100 | Nothing goes better together than Summerville + a nice glass of Southern sweet tea โ€” tour the birthplace of the Southโ€™s best drink. ๐Ÿ‹

Show
โ—‹ Free Open Mic Night/Comedy | Mon., Aug. 9 | 8-10:30 p.m. | The Sparrow, 1078 E. Montague Ave., Ste. D, North Charleston | Free, donations appreciated | Mic check 1,2 โ€” itโ€™s your turn to take the stage + share your best jokes. ๐ŸŽค
โ—‹ Sandcastle | Mon., Aug. 9 | 7 p.m. | Charleston Pour House | Free | Vibe to live hip hop, soul, and funk music at the Pour House. ๐ŸŽถ

Tuesday, August 10

TheBuy
โ—‹ Mount Pleasant Farmers Market | Tues., Aug. 10 | 3:30-7 p.m. | 645 Coleman Blvd., Mt. Pleasant | Free | Come by for live music, fresh farm goods, and items on sale from local vendors. ๐ŸŒฝ

Network
โ—‹ Women, Wealth & Wine | Tues., Aug. 10 | 5-6:30 p.m. | Harbour Club at WestEdge | Register | Calling all independent women who are ready to take action concerning their own finances. ๐Ÿ’ธ

Drink
โ—‹ Tuesday Night Wine Tasting | Tues., Aug. 10 | 6-8 p.m. | Accent on Wine, 5401 Netherby Ln., Ste. 1003, North Charleston | $14 | Try 4 different wines + possibly discover your new favorite. ๐Ÿท

Dish
โ—‹ Taco Tuesday | Tues., Aug. 10 | 4-9 p.m. | Commonhouse Aleworks | Free | Tacos are 3 for $12 โ€” taco โ€˜bout a great deal. ๐ŸŒฎ

TryThis
โ—‹ Two Fer Trivia Tuesday | Tues., Aug. 10 | 7-9 p.m. | Palmetto Brewing Company | RSVP | Compete in trivia + enjoy 2-for-1 Gobble Gobble Burgers and Sandwiches every Tuesday โ€” first place gets a $50 Palmetto Cash prize. ๐Ÿ”

Wednesday, August 11

TheBuy
โ—‹ West Ashley Farmers Market | Wed., Aug. 11 | 3-7 p.m. | 55 Sycamore Ave. | Free | Shop local produce + prepared and packaged foods. ๐Ÿฅฌ
โ—‹ Holy City Farmers Market | Wed., Aug. 11 | 4-7 p.m. | Holy City Brewing | Free | Come by for live music + support local vendors with items for sale. ๐Ÿงบ

Outdoors
โ—‹ Counting On Nature | Wed., Aug. 11 | 8:30-10:30 a.m. | James Island County Park | $9 | Join this nature walk + possibly discover a new species in the Lowcountry. ๐ŸŒฟ

Active
โ—‹ CRC Group Run: Bridge Run from Bar Mash | Wed., Aug. 11 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Mercantile and Mash, 701 E. Bay St. | Free | Go for a 30-minute run on the bridge + then socialize with fellow runners. ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ

TryThis
โ—‹ Sweet Tea Trail Tour | Wed., Aug. 11 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Hutchinson Square, 112 S. Main St., Summerville | $100 | From historic homes to beautiful gardens, sweet tea lovers will get to explore the birthplace of sweet tea. ๐Ÿ‹

Thursday, August 12

TheBuy
โ—‹ North Charleston Farmers Market | Thurs., Aug. 12 | 3-7 p.m. | 4800 Park Cir., North Charleston | Free | Support local farmers + shop for fresh SC Certified produce โ€” Flight is the featured food truck of the week. ๐Ÿ…

Active
โ—‹ Bendy Brewski Yoga at Hobcaw Brewing | Thurs., Aug. 12 | 6:30 p.m. | Hobcaw Brewing | $15 | Enjoy drinks + a view of the marsh as you participate in this class for all skill levels. ๐Ÿบ

Show
โ—‹ The Legendary Dolly P. | Thurs., Aug. 12 | 7-9 p.m. | Tradesman Brewing Company | $15 | Celebrate the legendary Dolly Parton through a tribute of her music + stories. ๐ŸŽถ

Friday, August 13

WaterCooler
โ—‹ Loudoun United FC at Charleston Battery | Fri., Aug. 13 | 7:30 p.m. | Patriots Point | $12+ | Enjoy $2 off Heinekens + Bud Lights during happy hour as the Charleston Battery takes on Loudon United. โšฝ

ForKids
โ—‹ Wee Wild Ones: Nature Eye Spy (Polliwogs) | Fri., Aug. 13 | 10-11 a.m. | Caw Caw Interpretive Center, 5200 Savannah Hwy., Ravenel | $10 | I spy, with my little eye, aโ€ฆ๐Ÿธ

Show
โ—‹ Leanne Morgan - The Big Panty Tour | Fri., Aug. 13 | 7 p.m. | Charleston Gaillard Center | $39.50 | Get ready to laugh during this Southern momโ€™s hilarious comedy routine.
โ—‹ Havana Nights: A Cuban Music Dance Party | Fri., Aug. 13 | 9 p.m.-12 a.m. | Charleston Music Hall | $16 | Salsa the night away to the fine tunings of Gino Castillo and the Cuban Cowboys. ๐ŸŽถ

Film
โ—‹ Film Friday-Friday the 13th | Fri., Aug. 13 | 7:30-10:30 p.m. | The Restoration | $15 | Stranger things have happened on this day ไธ€ admission includes your choice of candy or popcorn. ๐ŸŽฌ

FeaturedEvent
โ—‹ Coronaโ€™s Protect Our Beaches Cleanup | Sat., Aug. 14 | 9:30 a.m.โ€“1:30 p.m. | Isle of Palms Beach | Free with registration | Make your favorite beach a better place by reducing plastic waste on the shorelines.โ“…

Saturday, August 14

ForKids
โ—‹ Charleston Princess Music Party | Sat., Aug. 14 | 9:30 a.m.โ€“5:30 p.m. | Trident Technical College - College Center Ballroom, 7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston | $20+ | Spend a magical day of songs, stories, and dances with 10 of your favorite princesses. ๐Ÿ‘‘
โ—‹ The Patti Oโ€™Furniture Drag Spectacular | Sat., Aug. 14 | 8 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall | $20 | Donโ€™t miss this incredible show featuring Joey Jay from RuPaulโ€™s Drag Race Season 13. ๐Ÿ‘ 

Outdoors
โ—‹ Protect Our Beaches Cleanup - Charleston | Sat., Aug. 14 | 9:30 a.m.โ€“1:30 p.m. | Isle of Palms Beach | Free with registration | Make your favorite beach a better place by reducing plastic waste on the shorelines. ๐Ÿšฎ
โ—‹ Essentials of Kayaking | Sat., Aug. 14 | 2-5 p.m. | James Island County Park | $45 | Learn the basics of kayaking so you can paddle with ease through Lowcountry marshes. ๐Ÿ›ถ

Arts
โ—‹ Mats & Mimosas Doormat Workshop | Sat., Aug. 14 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Charleston Board & Brush Creative Studio, 1300 Savannah Hwy., Ste. 2 | $40 | Upgrade your doorstep with a one-of-a-kind doormat ใƒผ orange juice is provided if you bring the champagne. ๐Ÿ–Œ

Sunday, August 15

Active
โ—‹ Hatha & Hops - Yoga at Two Blokes | Sun., Aug. 15 | 11-11:45 a.m. | Two Blokes Brewing | $12+ | Breathing techniques followed by brews ไธ€ BYOM(at). ๐Ÿง˜

Dish
โ—‹ Sunday Brunch | Sun., Aug. 15 | 11a.m.-3 p.m. | Commonhouse Aleworks | Free | Come out for your favorite chicken and waffles + mimosas. ๐Ÿง‡

TheBuy
โ—‹ The Garten Market | Sun., Aug. 15 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Bay Street Biergarten | Free | Shop + dine while supporting local vendors โ€” featuring live music from Greg Keys + Co. ๐Ÿงบ

Family
Fox and Flower Sweeties: Mommy & Me | Sun., Aug. 15 | 2-4 p.m. | Painting with a Twist, 2511 N. Main St., Ste B, Summerville | $28+ | Create a masterpiece with your little one โ€” ages 7+. ๐ŸŽจ

Monday, August 16

Drinks
โ—‹ Happy Hour + Raffle | Mon., Aug. 16 | 5:30 p.m. | Brewlab Charleston | Free | Spend this happy hour supporting SEALKids ไธ€ raffle prizes include items from Mountain HardWear. ๐Ÿบ

TryThis
โ—‹ Sweet Tea Trail Tour | Mon., Aug. 16 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Hutchinson Square, 112 S. Main St., Summerville | $100 | Calling all sweet tea lovers to tour the birthplace of sweet tea + view the historic homes of Summerville. ๐Ÿ‹
โ—‹ Monday Night Bingo | Mon., Aug. 16 | 6-8 p.m. | Low Tide Brewing | Free | Enjoy bingo, brews + bites while enjoying bingo. ๐Ÿป

Show
โ—‹ Free Open Mic Night/Comedy | Mon., Aug. 16 | 7:30-10:30 p.m. | The Sparrow, 1078 E. Montague Ave., Ste. D, North Charleston | Free, donations appreciated | Itโ€™s your turn to take the stage and share your best jokes โ€“ must be 21+ to attend. ๐ŸŽค

Family
โ—‹ Picnic in the Park | Mon., Aug. 16 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Wannamaker County Park | Free | Get ready for summer adventure with your family โ€” make sure to pack a picnic lunch, water, sunscreen + bug spray. ๐Ÿงบ

Tuesday, August 17


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โ—‹ Columbia Fireflies vs. Charleston RiverDogs | Tues., Aug. 17 | 6:05 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park | $8+ | Bring your 4-legged friends out for Dog Day at The Joe + enjoy $2 hot dogs and beer. ๐Ÿถ

Drink
โ—‹ Tuesday Night Wine Tasting | Tues., Aug. 17 | 6-8 p.m. | Accent on Wine Whitehall, 5401 Netherby Ln., Ste. 1003, North Charleston | $14 | Taste 4 different wines + possibly discover your new favorite. ๐Ÿท

Show
โ—‹ Gino Castillo & The Cuban Cowboys | Tues., Aug. 17 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Charleston Pour House | $10 cash at the door | Take a journey to Cuba by listening to the music of the great Gino Castillo. ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡บ

TryThis
โ—‹ Sweet Tea Trail Tour | Tues., Aug. 17 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Hutchinson Square, 112 S. Main St., Summerville | $100 | Calling all sweet tea lovers to tour the birthplace of sweet tea + view the historic homes of Summerville. ๐Ÿ‹

Wednesday, August 18

WaterCooler
โ—‹ Augusta Greenjackets vs. Charleston RiverDogs | Wed., Aug. 18 | 7:05 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park | $8+ | Enjoy this weekโ€™s Wicked Wednesday with craft beers + celebrate Charleston Rainbows Pride Night. ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ

TheBuy
โ—‹ West Ashley Farmers Market | Wed., Aug. 18 | 3-7 p.m. | 55 Sycamore Ave. | Free | Shop local produce + prepared and packaged foods โ€” free parking available. ๐Ÿ…
โ—‹ Holy City Farmers Market | Wed., Aug. 18 | 4-7 p.m. | Holy City Brewing | Free | Enjoy live music + shop around for items from local vendors. ๐Ÿงบ

Outdoors
โ—‹ Counting On Nature | Wed., Aug. 18 | 8:30-10:30 a.m. | Palmetto Islands County Park, 444 Needlerush Pkwy., Mt. Pleasant | $9 | Learn from naturalists during this nature walk + possibly discover a new species in the Lowcountry. ๐ŸŒฟ

Active
โ—‹ CRC Group Run: Bridge Run from Bar Mash | Wed., Aug. 18 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Mercantile and Mash | Free | Go for a 30 minute run on the Bridge + socialize with fellow runners. ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ

TryThis
โ—‹ Sweet Tea Trail Tour | Wed., Aug. 18 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Hutchinson Square, 112 S. Main St., Summerville | $100 | Calling all sweet tea lovers to tour the birthplace of sweet tea + view the historic homes of Summerville. ๐Ÿ‹

Thursday, August 19

TheBuy
โ—‹ North Charleston Farmers Market | Thurs., Aug. 19 | 3-7 p.m. | 4800 Park Cir., North Charleston | Free | Support local farmers + shop for fresh SC Certified produce โ€” The Pita Stroller is the featured food truck of the week. ๐Ÿซ“

WaterCooler
โ—‹ Columbia Fireflies vs. Charleston RiverDogs | Thurs., Aug. 19 | 7:05 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park | $8+ | Itโ€™s Thirsty Thursday โ€” enjoy $1 beers + live music from an on-site DJ. ๐Ÿป

Outdoors
โ—‹ Pluff Mud Paddle | Thurs., Aug. 19 | 8-10 a.m. | Mingo Point, Kiawah Island | $60+ | Journey through the Lowcountry marsh on a kayak adventure + look for marine creatures. ๐Ÿ›ถ

TryThis
โ—‹ Black History All Year Long: Focus on Women | Thurs., Aug. 19 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Participate in a virtual conversation that will acknowledge + honor Black women who have made significant strides in American history. ๐Ÿ—ฃ
โ—‹ Sweet Tea Trail Tour | Tues., Aug. 19 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Hutchinson Square, Summerville | $100 | Calling all sweet tea lovers to tour the birthplace of sweet tea + view the historic homes of Summerville. ๐Ÿ‹

Friday, August 20

WaterCooler
โ—‹ Augusta Greenjackets vs. Charleston RiverDogs | Fri., Aug. 20 | 7:05 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park | $8+ | Start your weekend off with a bang at the Joe โ€” support the RiverDogs + enjoy a post-game firework show. ๐ŸŽ†

Show
โ—‹ 90โ€™s Vibes: The Best of Hip Hop and R&B | Fri., Aug. 20 | 8 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall | $49+ | Orchestra Noir will play 90โ€™s R&B and Hip-Hop classics at this fun show. ๐ŸŽป

Family
โ—‹ Waterfront Music & Movies | Fri., Aug. 20 | 6-10:30 p.m. | Mt. Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park | Free | Enjoy a Holy City sunset with views of the Ravenel Bridge + bites from local food trucks as you watch a film ไธ€ blankets and chairs are welcome. ๐ŸŽฌ

TryThis
โ—‹ Sweet Tea Trail Tour | Tues., Aug. 17 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Hutchinson Square, 112 S. Main St., Summerville | $100 | The weekend is calling + so is the tour the birthplace of sweet tea + view the historic homes of Summerville. ๐Ÿ‹

Drinks
โ—‹ After Hours: Beer from Here | Fri., Aug. 20 | 7-10 p.m. | South Carolina Aquarium | $45+ | Sample brews + bites from local favorites like Commonhouse Aleworks, Frothy Beard Brewing, and Low Tide Brewing with an up close look at aquatic animals. ๐Ÿป

Saturday, August 21

WaterCooler
โ—‹ Columbia Fireflies vs. Charleston RiverDogs | Sat., Aug. 21 | 5:05 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park | $8+ | The โ€˜Dogs will take the field as Perros Santos de Charleston + donโ€™t forget to stay after the game for a special light show. โšพ๏ธ

Family
โ—‹ Movies On the Village Green | Sat., Aug. 21 | 7 p.m. | Carnes Crossroads | Free | Enjoy food + treats from local food vendors and watch Toy Story 4 ไธ€ blankets and chairs are welcomed. ๐Ÿฟ

Outdoors
โ—‹ Essentials of Kayaking | Sat., Aug. 21 | 2-5 p.m. | James Island County Park | $45 | Learn the fundamentals of kayaking so you can paddle + have fun through Lowcountry marshes. ๐Ÿ›ถ

Drinks
โ—‹ College Football Kickoff Party with Midnight City | Sat., Aug. 21 | 5-8 p.m. | Charleston Sports Pub, Mt. Pleasant | Free | Enjoy the kickoff to the college football season with this tailgating party ไธ€ Midnight City is the featured band of the night. ๐Ÿˆ

Sunday, August 22

WaterCooler
โ—‹ Columbia Fireflies vs. Charleston RiverDogs | Sun., Aug. 22 | 5:05 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park | $8+ | Enjoy free parking + donโ€™t forget to stick around until the game is over when kids will be allowed to run the bases. โšพ๏ธ

TheBuy
โ—‹ Sunday Brunch Farmers Market | Sun., Aug. 22 | 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. | The Pour House | Free | Show your support for farmers + artisans by shopping locally. ๐Ÿงบ

Active
โ—‹ Hatha & Hops - Yoga at Two Blokes | Sun., Aug. 22 | 11-11:45 a.m. | Two Blokes Brewing | $12+ | Start the new week off with new breathing techniques followed by brews ไธ€ bring your own mat. ๐Ÿง˜
โ—‹ Bendy Brewski Yoga | 10 a.m. | Holy City Brewing | $15 | Bring your own mat for an early morning of yoga + beer. ๐Ÿบ
TryThis
โ—‹ Plant Swap at Charles Towne Fermentory | Sun., Aug. 22 | 12-4 p.m. | Charles Towne Fermentory | Free | Take a plant, have a plant, leave a plant ไธ€ Blazing Star Cafe will be serving brunch. ๐Ÿชด

Monday, August 23

Dish
โ—‹ 1/2 Price Sushi Night and Live Music by Sol Food | Mon., Aug. 23 | 6-9 p.m. | Locals, 1150 Queensborough Blvd., Unit B, Mt. Pleasant | Free | Dine-in sushi is half off starting at 3 p.m. + live music begins at 6 p.m. ๐Ÿฃ

Learn
โ—‹ RefreshHER Happy Hour | Mon., Aug. 23 | 5:15-7 p.m. | 10 WestEdge, Ste. 140 | Free | Come out for a happy hour and a hair demonstration on beach curls + weaved curls. ๐Ÿ’ˆ

Show
โ—‹ Free Open Mic Night/Comedy | Mon., Aug. 23 | 8 p.m. | The Sparrow, 1078 E. Montague Ave., Ste. D, North Charleston | Free, donations appreciated | Itโ€™s your turn to take the stage + share your best jokes โ€“ must be 21+ to attend. ๐ŸŽค
โ—‹ Zolaโ€™s House | Mon., Aug. 23 | 7 p.m. | Charleston Pour House | $10, cash only | Vibe to live hip hop by artists Black Zola + Slim Soul at the Pour House. ๐ŸŽถ

TryThis
โ—‹ Monday Night Bingo | Mon., Aug. 23 | 6-8 p.m. | Low Tide Brewing | Free | All food + bev employees โ€” with proof โ€” get 25% off everything for Industry Night. ๐Ÿป

Tuesday, August 24

Drink
โ—‹ Tuesday Night Wine Tasting | Tues., Aug. 24 | 6-8 p.m. | Accent on Wine Whitehall, 5401 Netherby Ln., Ste. 1003, North Charleston | $14 | Sip on 4 different wines + possibly discover your new favorite. ๐Ÿท

TryThis
โ—‹ Shag Night on the Dock | Tues., Aug. 24 | 6-8 p.m. | Freshfields Village, 165 Village Green Ln., Kiawah Island | Free | Learn the official dance of SC at the Lakeside Dock.
โ—‹ Comedy Night at Mex 1 | Tues., Aug. 24 | 7-10 p.m. | Mex 1 Coastal Cantina, Sullivanโ€™s Island | $25+ | Tickets are selling out quickly for this hilarious night hosted by local comic Austin Hughes with performances by Lowcountry comedians. ๐Ÿ˜‚

Dish
โ—‹ Taco Tuesday | Tues., Aug. 24 | All day | Cuban Gypsy Pantry, 5060 Dorchester Rd., North Charleston | Free | $1.75 tacos + $5 margaritas โ€” taco โ€˜bout an awesome deal. ๐ŸŒฎ

TheBuy
โ—‹ Mount Pleasant Farmers Market | Tues., Aug. 24 | 3:30-7 p.m. | 645 Coleman Blvd. | Free | Come by for live music, fresh farm goods + items on sale by local vendors. ๐ŸŒฝ

Wednesday, August 25

TheBuy
โ—‹ Holy City Farmers Market | Wed., Aug. 25 | 4-7 p.m. | Holy City Brewing | Free | Enjoy live music + support local vendors on the lawn behind the brewery. ๐Ÿงบ
โ—‹ West Ashley Farmers Market | Wed., Aug. 25 | 3-6:30 p.m. | Ackerman Park, 55 Sycamore Ave. | Free | Shop local produce + packaged foods โ€” free parking is available. ๐Ÿ…

Outdoors
โ—‹ Early Morning Bird Walks at Caw Caw | Wed., Aug. 25 | 8:30-10:30 a.m. | Caw Caw Interpretive Center, 5200 Savannah Hwy., Ravenel | $9, pre-registration required | Join this bird walk through several distinct habitats and discover birds + butterflies. ๐Ÿฆ

Show
โ—‹ Barn Jam | Wed., Aug. 25 | 5:50-10 p.m. | Awendaw Green, 4853 N. Hwy. 17, Awendaw | $10, cash only | Local bands Katalysst and The Knotty Gโ€™s will perform in the barn + The Roost Bar and Grille and Holy City Popcorn will provide tasty eats. ๐ŸŽถ

Arts
โ—‹ Charleston Paint Party: Paints and Pints | Wed., Aug. 25 | 7-9 p.m. | Palmetto Brewing Company | $30 | Create a โ€œBee Flower Jarโ€ with your first pint on the house โ€” save $5 per painter with the code PALMETTO. ๐ŸŽจ

Thursday, August 26

TheBuy
โ—‹ North Charleston Farmers Market | Thurs., Aug. 26 | 3-7 p.m. | 4800 Park Cir., North Charleston | Free | Support local farmers + shop for fresh SC Certified produce โ€” Wicked Waffles is the featured food truck of the week. ๐Ÿ…

TryThis
โ—‹ Cheese/Charcuterie 101: Build A Board Workshop | Thurs., Aug. 26 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Palmetto Brewing Co. | $65 | Learn how to build your own charcuterie board with instruction from Kelsey of CHS Coastal Charcuterie. ๐Ÿง€

Drink
โ—‹ Bikes & Brews | Thurs., Aug. 26 | 5:30 p.m. | Pawleys Island Brewing Company | Free | Enjoy a bike ride + beer ไธ€ meet-up starts at Low Country Harley-Davidson. ๐Ÿ

Active
โ—‹ Outdoor Yoga at Brewlab with Reagan Sobel | Thurs., Aug. 26 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Brewlab | $10 | Begin your week with an all-levels outdoor yoga class led by Reagan Sobel Yoga + stay for cold brews. ๐Ÿง˜

Friday, August 27

Show
โ—‹ Charlton Singletonโ€™s Evolution of Pop | Fri., Aug. 27 | 8 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall | $17+ | Listen to Charleston native, Charlton Singleton perform your favorite pop classics from Michael Jackson to Bruno Mars + everyone in between. ๐ŸŽค
โ—‹ Party at the Point | Fri., Aug. 27 | 5-9 p.m. | Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina | $10 | Itโ€™s the most premiere party of the year + itโ€™s family friendly ใƒผ tonightโ€™s featured band is The Yacht Club. ๐ŸŽธ
โ—‹ JPDC on the Patio | Fri., Aug. 27 | 5-8 p.m. | Holy City Brewing | Free | Start your weekend off with brews + live music. ๐ŸŽถ

Film
โ—‹ Waterfront Music & Movies | Fri., Aug. 27 | 6:30-10:30 p.m. | Mt. Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park | Free | Enjoy a sunset by the bridge + bites from local food trucks during โ€œWhen the Game Stands Tallโ€ ไธ€ bring blankets and chairs. ๐ŸŽฌ

Dish
โ—‹ Taco Vault | Fri., Aug. 27 | 4-8 p.m. | Freehouse Brewery, 2895 Pringle St., North Charleston | Free | Kick off the weekend with 3 Matadors Tequileriaโ€™s tacos at the brewery. ๐ŸŒฎ

TryThis
โ—‹ 3 Matadors Summer Luau | Fri., Aug. 27 | 6-10 p.m. | 3 Matadors Tequileria, 2447 Ashley River Rd. | Free | Enjoy an all-you-can-eat Mexican buffet + watch a fire dancing show. ๐ŸŒบ

TheBuy
โ—‹ Sidewalk Shop & Stroll | Fri., Aug. 27- Sun., Aug. 29 | 11 a.m. | Mount Pleasant Towne Centre | Free | Shop your favorite brands + you could win a $100 giftcard during the @shopmptc Instagram giveaway. ๐Ÿ›

Saturday, August 28

Show
โ—‹ The Terence Young Jazz Experience | Sat., Aug. 28 | 8 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall | $20+ | You donโ€™t want to miss this electrifying + entertaining jazz performance from SC native โ€” Terence Young. ๐ŸŽท
โ—‹ Motown in the Moonlight | Sat., Aug. 28 | 8 p.m.-12 a.m. | Mount Pleasant Pier | $8+ | Dance to rhythm and blues that provides the perfect atmosphere under the Charleston sky. ๐ŸŽถ

Active
โ—‹ Doughnut Dash 5k 2021 #Race4Wanza | Sat., Aug. 28 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | South Windermere Center, 80 Folly Road Blvd. | $15+ | Honor Tywanza Sanders โ€” the youngest life lost in the 2015 Mother Emanuel Church shooting โ€” with this charitable community run. ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ

Outdoors
โ—‹ โ€œBack to Schoolโ€ Fishing Tournament | Sat., Aug. 28 | 8 a.m.โ€“12 p.m. | 71 Harry M Hallman Jr Blvd, Mt. Pleasant | $45 | Start the school year with this family friendly youth angler fishing tournament + stay for lunch and awards. ๐ŸŽฃ

Drink
โ—‹ Virtual Beer Hunting | Sat., Aug. 28 | 6 p.m. | Online | Enjoy brews from Hi-Wire, Wicked Weed, and Highland during this Youtube-based tasting โ€” just add these beers to your Lowes Foods shopping list. ๐Ÿบ โ“…

Sunday, August 29

TheBuy
โ—‹ Sunday Brunch Farmers Market | Sun., Aug. 29 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Charleston Pour House | Free | Show your support for Charleston farmers + artisans by shopping for local goods. ๐ŸŽ

Dish
โ—‹ 3rd Annual Puerto Rican Pop-Up | Sun., Aug. 29 | 6, 7 + 8 p.m. | Wild Common, 103 Spring St. | $85 | Enjoy the taste of foods from the El Yunque Rainforest as Chef Orlando Pagan takes your taste buds on a trip to his hometown. ๐Ÿฅ˜
โ—‹ Sunday Brunch | Sun., Aug. 29 | 11a.m.-3 p.m. | Commonhouse Aleworks | Free | Come out for your favorite breakfast burrito + mimosas. ๐Ÿฅž

Active
โ—‹ Hatha & Hops - Yoga at Two Blokes | Sun., Aug. 29 | 11-11:45 a.m. | Two Blokes Brewing | $12+ | Breathing techniques followed by brews ไธ€ BYOM(at). ๐Ÿง˜

Monday, August 30

Show
โ—‹ Stract Approved with Abstract the Rapper | Mon., Aug. 30 | 7 p.m. | Charleston Pour House, 1977 Maybank Hwy. | Free | Vibe to live hip hop, soul, and funk music at the Charleston Pour House. ๐ŸŽถ
โ—‹ Free Open Mic Night/Comedy | Mon., Aug. 2 | 8 p.m. | The Sparrow, 1078 E. Montague Ave., Ste. D, North Charleston | Free, donations appreciated | Itโ€™s your turn to take the stage + share your best jokes โ€“ must be 21+ to attend. ๐ŸŽค
โ—‹ Swamp Fox Comedy Night | Mon., Aug. 30 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Dreamers Restaurant, 312 Rembert C. Dennis Blvd., Moncks Corner | $10 | Catch featured comedy club headliners Jay Hewlett, Jason Allen King, and Marcus Haugen at the show.

Tuesday, August 31

Drink
โ—‹ Tuesday Night Wine Tasting | Tues., Aug. 31 | 6-8 p.m. | Accent on Wine Whitehall, 5401 Netherby Ln., Ste. 1003, North Charleston | $14 | Sip on 4 different wines + possibly discover your new favorite. ๐Ÿท

Show
โ—‹ Karaoke Tuesday | Tues., Aug. 31 | Uptown Social | Free | 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. | Party through the night with DJ Wild Bill for a night filled with singing + dancing. ๐ŸŽค
โ—‹ Gino Castillo & The Cuban Cowboys | Tues., Aug. 31 | Charleston Pour House | $10 cash at the door | Listen to some of the finest music that Cuba has to offer + vibe through the night. ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡บ

TryThis
โ—‹ Team Trivia at Home Team BBQ | Tues., Aug. 31 | 8-10 p.m. | Home Team BBQ, Sullivans Island | Free | Put your knowledge to the test with friends to win prizes + eat great BBQ.