Week of Aug. 1
Wednesday | Aug. 1
TodayIs:
- National Girlfriends Day
- National Mounretain Climbing Day 🏔
Film:
- Starlight Cinema: Star Wars The Last Jedi | 8:30 p.m. | Freshfields Village | 165 Village Green Ln., Kiawah Island | free
- Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 2 | 8 p.m. | Tides Folly Beach | 1 Center St. | free 📽
ForKids: Babe | 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. | The Terrace Theater | 1956 Maybank Hwy., James Island | $4, free for kids under 10 🐖
Show: Kozelski Band: “Systematic Static” Vinyl Release Party | doors at 9 p.m, show at 10 p.m. | Charleston Pour House | 1977 Maybank Hwy., James Island | $8 in advance, $10 at the door 🎤
PlanAhead: The Lowcountry Ties the Knot | Sat., August 18 | 4-11 p.m. | Exquis Event Center | 5101 Ashley Phosphate Rd., North Charleston | free, registration required | CAny couple with a wedding license legal in the state of SC is eligible to participate. 💍
Thursday | Aug. 2
TodayIs: National Ice Cream Sandwich Day
Show: Todd Snider | doors at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall | $25-35 🎤
Cause: 8th Annual Lowcountry QDMA Reach Banquet | 6 p.m.- 1 a.m. | Omar Shrine Temple | 176 Patriots Point Rd., Mt. Pleasant | $25+ | Live band, all you can eat, open bar, raffles, live + silent auctions, + more.
Learn: 2018 Lowcountry Mental Health Conference | Aug. 2-3 | 7:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. | The Gaillard Center | $50+ | Offers mental health professionals advanced + unique educational opportunities from some of the very best clinicians + thought leaders in the field today.
Outdoor: Kan Jam Tournament | 5:30- 8:30 p.m. | Rusty Bull Brewing Co. | 3005 W. Montague Ave. Suite 110 | $10 per team | Win $250 in cash + prizes.
Friday | Aug. 3
TodayIs:
- International Beer Day 🍺
- National Watermelon Day 🍉
- Tax-Free Weekend Starts - August 5
Show:
- Music on the Green: Tullamore Road | 6-9 p.m. | Freshfields Village | 165 Village Green Ln., Kiawah Island | free 🎤
- Donavon Frankenreiter | doors at 8 p.m, show at 8:30 p.m. | Music Farm | $17
- Surf in the City | doors at 7 p.m. show at 8 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall | $10
Film: Waterfront Music + Movies: The Sandlot | 6-10 p.m. | Mt. Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park | 99 Harry M Hallman Jr. Blvd. | free | With local musicians Saluda Shoals + showing of The Sandlot. 📽
Festival: Gullah/Geechee Nation International Music + Movement Festival | Aug. 3-5 | 12-6 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall | $10-100 | Featuring Gullah/Geechee craft, musical, dramatic, + storytelling presentations by native Gullah/Geechee artists
Art: Group Show “Leave a Mark” Opens | 5-8 p.m. | Meyer Vogl Gallery | 128 Meeting St. | free | New abstract artwork from four generations of women 🎨
Learn: Cable-Free TV | 10-11:30 a.m. | Charleston County Main Library | 68 Calhoun St. | free | Learn about some popular options for viewing shows + movies via the web, including watching on your PC + connecting Web-enabled devices such as Roku + Chromecast to your TV 📺
Active:
- Fresh Paint Ride | 6-9 p.m. Rutledge Cab Company | | 1300 Rutledge Ave. | free | Join Charleston Moves for a ride ending at Fuel Charleston for a post-ride celebration + bike-themed beer special 🚲 🍺
- Swim Across America Olympian Pool Party | 4-5:30 p.m. | Night Heron park | 4000 Sea Forest Drive, Kiawah Island | free | Contest, relays, + instruction from Olympic Medalist Kristy Kowal. 🏊
Saturday | Aug. 4
TodayIs:
- National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day 🍪
Campfire Day 🔥
U.S. Coast Guard Day
WaterCooler: WWE Summerslam Heat Wave Tour | show at 7:30 p.m. | North Charleston Coliseum | $15+
Show:
- Chris Wilcox + Hans Wenzel + The Eighty Sixers | doors at 9 p.m. | The Royal American | 970 Morrison Dr. | $5 🎤
- Mahon Brothers | 9:30 p.m.- 1 a.m. | HonkyTonk Saloon | 192 College Park Rd., Ladson | $5 | A locally-based 5-piece rockin’ country band
Festival: Write On! Literacy Festival | 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. | Charleston County Main Library | 68 Calhoun St. | free | Includes author talks, panel discussions, book signings + sales.✏📘
Cause: Golfing for Miracles | 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. | Summerville Country Club | 400 Country Club Blvd. | $50+ | The Stokes Automotive Group hosts their 3rd annual golf tournament to benefit The Summerville Miracle League ⛳
Drink: Toast to Equality Cocktail Competition | 7-11 p.m. | Charleston Visitor Center Bus Shed | 375 Meeting St. | $15 online, $20 at the door | Sample cocktails + a contest for the official cocktail of Charleston Pride 2018. Friends of Pride get in free. 🍹
Week of Aug. 5
Sunday | Aug. 5
TodayIs:
- Friendship Day 🤝
- Sisters Day 👭
- National Oyster Day
ForKids: 3 Year AnniVELOCITY | 11-7 p.m. | Velocity Air Sports | 8551 Rivers Ave., North Charleston | $11 per hour, $2 jump socks | Celebrate the 3 year anniversary of Velocity with a block party 🎉
Film: Moonrise Kingdom | doors at 7 p.m., film at 7:30 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall | $8 | Rated PG 📽
Cause: Swim Across America | 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. | Kiawah Recreation | 4000 Sea Forest Dr., Kiawah Island | $100 registration fee | Features 0.5-mile + 1.5-mile ocean swim options, kids splash, + lunch with an Olympian. Funds raised benefit cancer research, prevention, + treatment. 🏊
Outdoor: Intro to Canoeing | 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. | James Island County Park | 871 Riverland Dr. | $25 | Register here. 🛶
Monday | Aug. 6
Show: Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band | doors at 6:30 p.m, show at 7:30 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall | $45-65 🎤
ForKids: The Jungle Book | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Citadel Mall | 2070 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., West Ashley | free | Kids eat free at participating restaurants 📽
PlanAhead: Charleston Pride 2018 Empress + Emperor Pageant | Sat., August 25 | Doors at 8 p.m, show at 9 p.m. | Midtown Productions | 2816 Azalea Dr., North Charleston | $10 | Deadline to register is Aug. 11.
Tuesday | Aug. 7
TodayIs: National Lighthouse Day
Show: Mary Chapin Carpenter | doors at 6:30 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall | $49.50-75 🎤
Film: Night Heron Pool Dive-In Movie: Wonder Woman | 8:30-10:30 p.m. | Kiawah Recreation | 4000 Sea Forest Dr., Johns Island | free
Dish: Carolina Beer Dinner | 7-10 p.m. | Poogan’s Smokehouse | 188 E. Bay St. | $75 | Enjoy a five-course menu from Chef Deveron Grant of Poogan’s Smokehouse, Chef Blair Machado of Poogan’s Porch, + Michael Letchworth of Sam Jones BBQ. Beer pairings by Revelry Brewing, The Duck-Rabbit Craft Brewery, + Pitt Street Brewing Company. 🍴🍺
Learn:
- Become a Scanning Pro | 6-7:30 p.m. | Charleston County Main Library | 68 Calhoun St. | free, no registration required | Learn how to use traditional scanners + popular apps to make electronic files of your documents + photographs.
- Summer Blooms | 6-8 p.m. | Cannonborough Collective | 185-A St. Philip St. | $65 | Learn tips + tricks for successful flower arranging + curate your own vase of blooms to take home 💐
Wednesday | Aug. 8
TodayIs: National Dollar Day 💵
Film:
- Starlight Cinema: The Nut Job 2 Nutty by Nature | 8:30 p.m. | Freshfields Village | 165 Village Green Ln., Kiawah Island | free 📽
- Jumanji (2017) | 8 p.m. | Tides Folly Beach | 1 Center St. | free
Learn:
- Facebook 101 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Charleston County Main Library | 68 Calhoun St. | free, no registration required | “Explore the major features of this popular social media site + discover how to connect with people + organizations.”
- Digital Drop-Ins | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Mt. Pleasant Regional Library | 1133 Mathis Ferry Rd. | free | “Stop by for some fast one-on-one help setting up your mobile device to access the library’s downloadable eBooks + audiobooks + magazines + music + movies + podcasts + more.”
Community: Mount Pleasant Costco Opening | 8 a.m. | Costco | 3525 Park Avenue Blvd., Mount Pleasant | free | New members who sign up for a Costco membership at the new location can receive a special offer 🎉
Thursday | Aug. 9
TodayIs: Book Lover’s Day 📚
WaterCooler:
- Sertoma Football Classic | gates at 4 p.m, games at 5 p.m. | Johnson-Hagood Stadium | 68 Hagood Ave. | $12 | Matchups include Charleston Charter vs. Northwood, James Island vs. Oceanside Collegiate, Hanahan vs. West Ashley, First Baptist vs. Baptist Hill, + St. John’s vs. Burke.
- Thirsty Thursday | 7:05-10:05 p.m. | Charleston RiverDogs | Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park | $8+ | $1 beers and music from DJ NattyHeavy.
Show: Todd Nance + Friends | doors at 8 p.m., show at 9 | Charleston Pour House | 1977 Maybank Hwy., James Island | $15 advance, $20 at door | Featuring Todd Nance of Widespread Panic, along with Danny Hutchens, John Neff, Eric Martinez, + Jon Mills. 🎤
Art: After-hours Access with Chief Curator’s Top 10 Tour | 5:15 + 6:15 p.m. | Charleston Museum | 360 Meeting St. | | $20-35, reservations required | Join Chief Curator Grahame Long as he takes you on a tour of his top 10 artifacts on display.
PlanAhead: 2018 Football Season Kickoff Party | Fri., August 17 | Boone Hall Plantation | 1235 Long Point Rd, Mt. Pleasant | $10- $45 | Run by the Charleston County Gamecock Club. Sales end on August 16 at 11 p.m.
Friday | Aug. 10
TodayIs: National S’Mores Day
Film: Movies in the Park: Jumanji Welcome to the Jungle | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Brown Family Park | 3000 Front St., Summerville | free | Rated PG-13 📽
Show:
- Music on the Green: Port Authority Band | 6-9 p.m. | Freshfields Village | 165 Village Green Ln., Kiawah Island | free
- Grass in the Hall | doors at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall | $15 in advance, $17 day of show | Featuring Yeehaw Junction, Southern Flavor Bluegrass, + Dallas Baker + Friends. 🎤
Film/Show: Waterfront Music + Movies | 6-10 p.m. | Mt. Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park | 99 Harry M Hallman Jr. Blvd. | free | Music by the Shem Creek Boogie Band + movie will be Grease. Movie begins at sunset.
WaterCooler: Sertoma Football Classic | gates at 4 p.m, games at 5 p.m. | Johnson-Hagood Stadium | 68 Hagood Ave. | $12 at gate | Matchups featuring Military Magnet vs. Pinewood Prep, North Charleston vs. Academic Magnet, Porter-Gaud vs. Bishop England, Timberland vs. Wando, Stall vs. Philip Simmons, + Palmetto Christian vs. Garrett Tech. 🏈
Learn: Blog About It! | 10-11:30 a.m. | Charleston County Main Library | 68 Calhoun St. | free, no registration required | Explore some popular blog types + learn how to start your own. 💻
Drink: Beer From Here | 7-10 p.m. | South Carolina Aquarium | 100 Aquarium Wharf | $40- $45 | Enjoy local brews + local wildlife in one setting. Sustainably-sourced small plates will be provided by Grace + Grit, Hank’s Seafood Restaurant, The Mills House Wyndham Grand Hotel, + The Boathouse at Breach Inlet. 🐠🍺
Saturday | Aug. 11
TodayIs:
- Presidential Joke Day
Son and Daughter Day
Dance: Shaggin’ on the Cooper | gates at 7 p.m., music at 8 p.m. | Mount Pleasant Pier | 71 Harry M. Hallman Jr. Blvd. | $8 in advance (recommended), $10 at the door | Shaggin’ tunes from Vinyl Daze + cool breezes from the Charleston Harbor. 🎤
Film: Spilling the Tea | 3-5 p.m. | Moncks Corner Library | 1003 N Highway 52 | free | Join the Moncks Corner Library for a movie + finger sandwiches while you enjoy a variety of teas.
WaterCooler: Charleston Battery vs. Atlanta United FC II | 7 p.m. | MUSC Health Stadium | 1990 Daniel Island Dr., Daniel Island | $18-$40 ⚽
Cause: Bowl for Kids’ Sake benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of CYDC | 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. | Charleston Rifle Club | 2221 Heriot St. | free, donations accepted | For information on becoming a sponsor or purchasing an individual bowler ticket, click here.
Edmund’s Oast Exchange Celebrates 1st Anniversary | 12-4 p.m. | Edmund’s Oast Exchange | 1081 Morrison Dr., Charleston | free | Wine + Beer tastings with 10% off all goods.
Week of Aug. 12
Sunday | Aug. 12
TodayIs: Middle Child Day
Show: Beatles vs. Elvis - A Musical Showdown | doors at 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall | $25-35 🎤
Cause: 4th Annual Save the Fleet Fundraiser | 1-6 p.m. | Harbourside East | 28 Bridgeside Blvd. | $75 | Open bar, live music by East Coast Party Band, + local treats from Acme Lowcountry Kitchen. Tickets available for purchase at Karen’s Korner Frame + Art Gallery (1405 Ben Sawyer Blvd). ⚓
Active: Sensory Jump | 10-11 a.m. | Velocity Air Sports | 8551 Rivers Ave., North Charleston | $11 per child at park, additional fee for jump socks | This one hour is reserved for the special needs community + their caregivers to jump in a sensory friendly environment. Price includes one parent / caretaker with child.
Shop: Music Hall Poster Sale | 12-3 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall | free | Prices of posters may vary.
Monday | Aug. 13
TodayIs: Left Hander’s Day
Film: Back-to-School Harry Potter Movie Marathon: Sorcerer’s Stone | 12 p.m. | Teen Room, Charleston County Public Library | 68 Calhoun St. | free | A different Harry Potter movie will be shown each day this week through Saturday.
Watercooler: Rainbows Pride Night | 7-11 p.m. | Joseph R. Riley, Jr. Park | $9+ | Come out and watch the Charleston RiverDogs don their Charleston Rainbows uniforms + show your pride 🌈
Networking: CHS Digital Marketer Meetup | 8-9 p.m. | Wine + Company | 441 Meeting St., Ste B | register online
Show: Shrimp City Slim | 7-10 p.m. | Montreux Bar + Grill | 127 W. Richardson Ave., Summerville | free 🎤
Cause: Fundraiser Night for Cystic Fibrosis | 5-9 p.m. | Five Loaves Cafe | 43 Cannon St. | free | A portion of the night’s sales from those who mention they are “dining for the cause” will go directly to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Tuesday | Aug. 14
TodayIs: National Creamsicles Day
Film: Night Heron Pool Dive-In Movie: Hook | 8:30 p.m. | Night Heron Pool | 4000 Sea Forest Dr., Kiawah Island | free 📽
PlanAhead: Colt Ford | Thurs., Aug. 23 | doors at 4 p.m, openers at 7:30 p.m. | HonkyTonk Saloon | 192 College Park Rd., Ladson | $22.50-60 🎤
Show:
- Lisa De Novo Duo | 9:30 p.m. | The Tattooed Moose | 1137 Morrison Dr. | free
- In The Whale, But, Pyrite, Soda City Riot, Hale Bopp Astronauts | 8 p.m. | The Sparrow | 1078 E Montague Ave., North Charleston | free | Show includes In the Whale, an alternative band from Greeley, CO; Pyrite, a hardcore band hailing from the streets of New York City; Soda City Riot, a Columbia punk band; + the local Hale Bopp Astronauts banging out satirical punk 🎤
Wednesday | Aug. 15
TodayIs: Relaxation Day
Dish:
- Lowcountry Cuisine Showcase | 6-8 p.m. | Merchant’s Hall | 36 N. Market St., 2nd Floor | $25 | Taste Lowcountry-themed foods from Salthouse Catering, Duvall Catering & Events, + Tristan Events + Catering while sipping an assortment of beverages from Spike by Snyder.🍴
- Celebrate Julia Child’s 105th birthday | 5-10 p.m. | The Glass Onion | 1219 Savannah Hwy., West Ashley | $45 | There will be three courses featuring classics from Child’s repertoire. 🎂
Show:
- tomatoband with LaGoons | doors at 8:30 p.m, show at 9:30 p.m. | Charleston Pour House | 1977 Maybank Hwy., James Island | $5 🎤
- The Art of Jazz: The Absolutes | 6-7 p.m. | Gibbes Museum | 135 Meeting St. | $10-25
- Jason Mraz + Brett Dennen | 7:30 p.m. | Volvo Car Stadium | $25.50-$95.50
Film:
- Starlight Cinema: Finding Dory | 8:30 p.m. | Freshfields Village | 165 Village Green Ln., Kiawah Island | free
- Jaws | 8 p.m. | Tides Folly Beach | 1 Center St. | free
Learn: Twitter 101 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Charleston County Main Library | 68 Calhoun St. | free, no registration required | “Explore the major features of this popular social media site + discover how to connect with people and organizations.”
ForKids: Summer Splash Bash | 2-7 p.m. | Park West Recreation Fields | 1251 Park West Blvd., Mount Pleasant | free | Enjoy inflatable water slides, a DJ, + lots of fun free activities. 🏊
Network: Holy City Rockstar Connect Networking Event | 6-8 p.m. | Palmetto Brewing Co. | 289 Huger St. | free, registration required
Talk: Charleston Power Breakfast: Market Mayhem | 7:30-9 a.m. | Charleston Marriott | 170 Lockwood Blvd. | $45 | “A panel discussion with top executives from a selection of regional industries about the pressures + opportunities presented by Charleston’s high-performing economy.” 🗣
Thursday | Aug. 16
Film: Film Thursday: Back to the Future | 7:30-10:30 p.m. | Restoration Hotel | 75 Wentworth St. | $10 📽
Show:
- Rodney Carrington | doors at 6:30 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall | $39.50-79.50
- Chris Knight with Jordan Igoe | doors at 7:30 p.m., show at 8:30 p.m. | Charleston Pour House | 1977 Maybank Hwy., James Island | $20 in advance, $25 at door 🎤
- Southern Avenue | doors at 9 p.m., show at 10 p.m. | The Windjammer | 1008 Ocean Blvd., Isle of Palms | $5 in advance, $10 at the door
Cause: Gay Bingo | 6-10 p.m. | Memminger Auditorium | 56 Beaufain St. | $25-$75 | “Enjoy some glitter beer, frivolous entertainment, + awards for best dressed.” Event benefits Palmetto Community Care. 🌈 🦄 ✨
Connect: August Luncheon: Anita Zucker | 12-1:30 p.m. | Omar Shrine Temple | 176 Patriots Point Rd., Mt. Pleasant | free, registration required | Pre-register to be eligible for drawings. Networking from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Friday | Aug. 17
Show:
- Jim Gaffigan: Fixer Upper Tour | 8 p.m. | North Charleston Coliseum | $34-$58
- Music on the Green: The Coppertones | 6-9 p.m. | Freshfields Village | 165 Village Green Ln., Kiawah | free 🎤
- Uncle Mingo | doors at 9 p.m., show at 11 p.m. | The Windjammer | 1008 Ocean Blvd., Isle of Palms | $20 | A local funk-punk quintet that melds the party-hearty attitude of the Red Hot Chili Peppers with a stronger funk basis
Learn: Video Calling with Skype + More | 10-11:30 a.m. | Charleston County Main Library | 68 Calhoun St. | free | Learn about free video-calling sites like Skype + FaceTime + Google Hangouts, + discover which one is best for you. Participate in a live chat, too!
Festival: Rock the Rescue | August 17-19 | Time, location, + prices vary | Over 70 local bands will play at 11 venues around the Charleston area to benefit the animals at Dorchester Paws. All shows on Friday + Saturday are 21+, but the closing celebration at the Hanahan Amphitheater on Sunday is both family + pup friendly. 🐶
ForTeens: Harry Potter Escape Room Lock-In | 6-8:30 p.m. | Johns Island Regional Library | 3531 Maybank Hwy., Johns Island | free | Registration required. Sign up by calling the Reference Desk at 843-559-1945.
Art: Exhibit Opening of The Image Hunter: On the Trail of John James Audubon | 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art | 161 Calhoun St. | free 🎨 | Exhibit runs through Sept. 29.
Saturday | Aug. 18
WaterCooler: Major League Lacrosse Championship Game | 7 p.m. | MUSC Health Stadium | 1990 Daniel Island Dr. | $25-100 | “Watch the highest level of professional lacrosse as the top two teams compete for the 2018 Championship”
Show:
- Gov’t Mule | 7 p.m. | Volvo Car Stadium | 161 Seven Farms Dr., Daniel Island | $35- $63
- Dumpstaphunk with Joe Hertler + The Rainbow Seekers | doors at 8:30 p.m., show at 9:30 | Charleston Pour House | 1977 Maybank Hwy., James Island | $20 in advance, $25 at door | New Orleans-based funk + gritty groove tunes 🎤
- Dorothy | 9 p.m. | The Windjammer | 1008 Ocean Blvd., Isle of Palms | $17.50 in advance, $20 at door | Named by Rolling Stone as one of the best 50 new artists of 2014
- Joseph Tedesco | 7-9 p.m. | Coastal Coffee Roasters | 108 E. 3rd North St. | free | “Singer/songwriter + acoustic musician Joe Tedesco is often compared to artists Jackson Browne, Neil Young, + James Taylor with a hint of the desert Southwest” 🎸
Festival:
- Ballpark Festival of Beers | 7-10 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park Stadium | $30 in advance at any area Kickin’ Chicken, $35 online | The first 2,500 people through the gates receive a commemorative sampling glass. 🍺
- Fan Fest 2018 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Charleston Southern University Whitfield Stadium Center | 9200 University Blvd., North Charleston | free | Students, alumni, + fans are invited to meet the CSU football team + all other fall sports squads.
Week of Aug. 19
Sunday | Aug. 19
Show: Gangstagrass | doors at 8 p.m., show at 9 | Charleston Pour House | 1977 Maybank Hwy., James Island | $10 in advance, $12 at door | “Gangstagrass offers music that is authentic, unpretentious, + even family-friendly at times”
Film: Book-to-Movie Club: A Dog’s Purpose | 2 p.m. | Dorchester County Library | 76 Old Trolley Rd., North Charleston | free | Read the book, watch the movie, + enjoy refreshments 📘📽
GetOut: Really, Really Free Market | 1-4 p.m. | Gussie Green Community Center | 2012 Success St., North Charleston | free | Community yard sale with school supplies, clothes, household items, + more
Dish:
- Taste of North Charleston | 4-8 p.m. | ExQuis Event + Conference Center | 5101 Ashley Phosphate Rd., Suite 149, North Charleston | Prices vary | Sample unique menu items from a diverse group of North Charleston restaurants 🍽
- Community BBQ on the Beach | 12-1:30 p.m. | Sullivan’s Island Beach, Station 28 | free | Come by car or boat + bring your beach gear 🏖
Monday | Aug. 20
TodayIs: National Radio Day 📻
Learn: Summer Blooms at the Shelmore | 6-8 p.m. | The Shelmore | 357 N. Shelmore Blvd., Mt. Pleasant | $65 | Learn floral tips + tricks to create a stunning centerpiece for your home featuring fresh summer blooms 💐
Art: Tahitian Sunset | 7 p.m. | Charleston Sports Pub | 9730 Dorchester Rd., North Charleston | $45 | Create a one-of-a-kind painting with friends + beverages
PlanAhead: Charleston Wedding Festival | Sunday, Sept. 9 | 12-4 p.m. | North Charleston Convention Center | $8 online, $10 at door | Experience the latest wedding trends, collect ideas for your own wedding, + take advantage of show discounts + specials 👰💍
Tuesday | Aug. 21
TodayIs: Senior Citizens Day
Learn: August Get Lit Book Club: Boy, Snow, Bird by Helen Oyeyemi | 6-8:30 p.m. | Itinerant Literate + Junction Kitchen | 4438 Spruill Ave., North Charleston | $40 | Discuss the reading over an original, three-course meal with drink pairings inspired by the book 📘
Show: Queen Street Harmony Series with Pierce Edens | doors at 6:30 p.m., show at 7 | Footlight Players | 20 Queen St. | $10 in advance, $15 day of
Outdoor: Yoga in the Park | 6:30-7:15 p.m. | Riverfront Park | 1001 Everglades Ave., North Charleston | free | Hosted by Bendy Brewski Yoga. Grab your mat + bring a friend.
PlanAhead: Chucktown Floods Hack | August 24-26 | BoomTown | 1505 King St. Ext, Suite 101 | Free, registration required | “The purpose of the project is to develop a tool or framework that would allow stakeholders to navigate the available resilience tools + data centered on flooding in the Charleston County area”
Wednesday | Aug. 22
Film: Surfers Healing Special: Moana | 8 p.m. | Tides Folly Beach | 1 Center St. | free 📽
Show:
- Slater/Swaney Jazz Acoustiq | 5-8 p.m. | Drawing Room Restaurant, The Vendue Inn | 19 Vendue Range | free | “Join Jamie Slater on guitar + Brent Swaney on saxophone as they present a diverse selection of jazz, from Brazilian to Bop” 🎷🎸
- Little Bird + Kendall Street Company | doors at 8:30 p.m, show at 9:15 | Charleston Pour House | 1977 Maybank Hwy., James Island | $10 | “Born + raised in Annapolis, MD, Little Bird presents a mix of modern R&B + ambient soul”
Learn: Pinterest 101 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Charleston County Main Library | 68 Calhoun St. | free | “Explore the major features of this popular social media site + discover how to connect with people + organizations” 💻
Thursday | Aug. 23
Show: TreeHouse! with Lovely Budz | 8 p.m. | Charleston Pour House | 1977 Maybank Hwy. | $8 in advance, $10 at door | An unapologetic + enthusiastic band of reggae jam rock
Cause: Strikes for Sight 2018 | 6-9 p.m. | The Alley | 131 Columbus St. | $25 | Enjoy a night of bowling while raising money for ABVI (Association for the Blind + Visually Impaired Charleston). Guests will be challenged to bowl with four types of glasses that simulate vision impairment. Tickets include bowling + two drink tickets. 🎳
Drink: Oregon Uncorked: America’s Best Kept Secret | 6-7 p.m. | Bin 526 | 20 Fairchild St. | $25, class size is limited | This class will uncover all the important regions + grapes of Oregon + taste you through six delicious wines 🍷
Friday | Aug. 24
Music: Jam on the Water | board at 6:30 p.m., cruise from 7-9 | City Marina | 17 Lockwood Dr. | $23 | Featuring Widespread Panic by 54 Bicycles 🛥🎶
Show:
- Music on the Green: Shrimp City Slim | 6-9 p.m. | Freshfields Village | 165 Village Green Ln., Kiawah | free
- Yarn | 8:30 p.m. | Charleston Pour House | 1977 Maybank Hwy., James Island | $13 in advance, $15 at door | Brooklyn-based Americana band
Shop: Charleston Fall Home Show | 11 a.m. | Gaillard Center | 95 Calhoun St. | Free (on Friday only) | “Meet A-list local contractors, explore luxury kitchen, bath, + building products, + find everything to remodel or update your home. Show runs from August 24-26.” 🏠
Tech: Chucktown Floods Hack | 5 p.m. | BoomTown | 1505 King St. Ext, Suite 101 | Free, registration required | “The purpose of the project is to develop a tool or framework that would allow stakeholders to navigate the available resilience tools + data centered on flooding in the Charleston County area”
Saturday | Aug. 25
TodayIs: Kiss + Makeup Day 💋
Active: 19th Annual Thrivent Financial Race for The ARK | 7:45 a.m. 5K start, 8:45 a.m. 1-mile start | Historic downtown Summerville | 206 Central Ave. | Prices vary | “Race proceeds benefit The ARK in its work providing comprehensive support services to families living with Alzheimer’s or related dementia” 🏃
Arts: Paints & Pints at Rusty Bull | 5-7 p.m. | Rusty Bull Brewing Company | 3005 W. Montague Ave., Suite 110, North Charleston | $35 | “Make your own painting masterpiece with the help of a few craft pints and step by step, local artist-led instruction.”
Show:
- Gaslight Street “You Already Know” Release w/ Sunflowers and Sin | 8 p.m. | Charleston Pour House | 1977 Maybank Hwy., James Island | $10 in advance, $12 at the door | “Gaslight Street, featuring the soulful lyrics + vocal duo of Campbell Brown + Whitt Algar, has staked its place as worthy inheritors of the Southern soul tradition; Sunflowers & Sin are a country and bluegrass band which moved from TN to Charleston.”
- The Louie D. Project at Republic Garden & Lounge | 7:45 p.m. | Republic Garden & Lounge | 462 King St. | free | “4-piece funk-jazz-rock-hip hop and everything in between”
- 4K Music Video Contest | 8:30 p.m. | Cory’s Grilled Cheese | 1739 Maybank Hwy., James Island | $5 | The artist with the most votes wins a free 4K music video
Cause: Annual Surfboard Auction | 5-10 p.m. | Bohemian Bull | 1531 Folly Rd., James Island | $30+
WaterCooler: Charleston Battery vs. Red Bull New York II | 7 p.m. | MUSC Health Stadium | 1990 Daniel Island Dr., Daniel Island | $18-$40
Week of Aug. 26
Sunday | Aug. 26
TodayIs: National Dog Day
Women’s Equality Day
Festival: SC Reggae Jerk Wine Festival | 12-7 p.m. | Magnolia Plantation & Gardens | 3550 Ashley River Rd., West Ashley | $10 | “There will be a variety of Jerk dishes, Caribbean foods, live entertainment, domino tournament + more” 🍴
Dish: Holy City Waffles | 12-3 p.m. | Tradesman Brewing Co. | 1647 King St. Ext. | “Come try the perfect pairing of sweet treats + beer to satisfy your sweet tooth.”
Drink: Champagne & Lobster at Bin 526: Featuring the Immortal Lobster | 4:30-7:30 p.m. | Bin 526 | 20 Fairchild St., Daniel Island | “Champagne and lobster? Could there be a more perfect pairing? Join us for champagne by the glass at Bin 526, as the Immortal Lobster food truck will be on hand with tasty lobster rolls and tacos.”
Show: Robotrio feat. Roses Bogan, Jonathan Peace, & Wallace Mullinax | 5:30 p.m. | Charleston Pour House | 1977 Maybank Hwy., James Island | free
Monday | Aug. 27
Active: Yoga + Wine | 6-7 p.m. | Edmund’s Oast Exchange | 1081 Morrison Dr. | $18, space is limited 🤸
Tuesday | Aug. 28
Workshop: Under Promise and Over Deliver with Chris Smith | 6-7:30 p.m. | Charleston County Public Library | 68 Calhoun St. | free | “This talk is for wedding photographers, as Chris Smith will discuss 3 main points: How to deal with brides and their wedding planners before the wedding + how to manage the wedding day + how to make sure the couple loves their photos” 📸
Network: Charleston Home Builders Association Brewery Mixer | 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Freehouse Brewery | 2895 Pringle St., Suite B, N. Charleston | free
Learn: Digital Drop-Ins | 5-7 p.m. | Johns Island Regional Library | 3531 Maybank Hwy., Johns Island | free, no registration required | “Looking for some help with your device, email or social media account? Would you like to see some popular laptop and tablet options before making a purchase? Drop in and play with their ‘tech toy box’ or see a staff member for assistance. First come, first served. Additional appointments may be necessary.”
Wednesday | Aug. 29
Show:
- Runaway Gin - A Tribute to Phish special Wednesday | Charleston Pour House | 1977 Maybank Hwy., Johns Island | $8 advance, $15 at door
- Laugh for a Lincoln | 8 p.m. | Theatre 99 | 280 Meeting St. | $5 | “Charleston’s Home for Improv Comedy presents Laugh for a Lincoln - each show features two or three acts of hilarious improv comedy for just 5 bucks. This show is a Charleston tradition.”
Learn: LinkedIn 101 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Charleston County Main Library | 68 Calhoun St. | free | “Explore the major features of this popular social media site and discover how to connect with people and organizations!”
PlanAhead: Mamma Mia! Starts at Dock Street Theatre | Times may vary | Dock Street Theatre | 135 Church St. | Prices vary | Show runs through Sept. 23 🎼
Thursday | Aug. 30
TodayIs: Toasted Marshmallow Day
Show:
- Bananaz: A Tribute to Gorillaz | 8:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. | Charleston Pour House | 1977 Maybank Hwy., James Island | $13 in advance, $15 at the door | Beginning of Charleston Pour House 16th Anniversary Week
- Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors at Charleston Music Confab | 7 p.m. | Music Farm | $25 in advance, $30 at the door | Special guests The Brook & The Bluff; Finnegan Bell; Hannah Miller + Prettier than Matt
Network: Charleston Music Confab | 5 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall | $25-100 | List of events | “If you’re an artist, student, and/ or music lover, then come network with music industry professionals from around the country.” Event runs through Aug. 2 💽
Friday | Aug. 31
TodayIs:
- National Eat Outside Day
National Trail Mix Day
Show:
- Music on the Green: Encore Band | 6-9 p.m. | Freshfields Village | 165 Village Green Ln., Kiawah Island | free
- Loose Ends | doors at 6:30 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m. | North Charleston Performing Arts Center | $48.50- $58.50
- Alex Di Leo and DREAMERS | 7 p.m. | Music Farm | $15