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#CHSweekender: June 1-3, 2018

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Friday | June 1

TodayIs:

  • The beginning of hurricane season 🌀
  • National Doughnut Day 🍩 | Grab a free classic donut with a purchase of any beverage at Dunkin’ Donuts

Cause: Arts in the City 8th Annual White Party | 6-8 p.m. | Mitchell Hill | 438 King St. | $11.42 | Formerly known as Art for Charity, AITC is an annual “White Party” fundraiser hosted by Mitchell Hill that raises HIV awareness through the partnership of the Charleston artistic community and the Ryan White Wellness Center of Roper St. Francis.”

TryThis: Float Into Summer 2018 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Carolina Queen | Charleston Harbor | 17 Lockwood Dr., Ste. 1 | $54.84 | Join Frothy Beard, Rusty Bull Brewing Co., Charles Towne Fermentory, + Commonhouse Aleworks on a voyage around the Charleston Harbor ⛵🍺

Party: Party at the Point | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina | 20 Patriots Point Rd., Mount Pleasant | $8 | Live music this week from Broadcast 90– the ultimate 90s rock tribute band 🎤

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Rally: Awakening: Motion Finale | 5-8 p.m. | Corner of Meeting + Brigade Streets | free | Peaceful protest advocating for a 4-way stop at the intersection; finale event with live music, dancing, food, drinks, + more to follow

Network: American Sign Language Meet-Up | 6-8 p.m. | Barnes & Noble | 7620 Rivers Ave., North Charleston | free | Socialize, practice ASL skills, + connect with others in both the hearing + deaf community

FeaturedEvent: Experience PMBA | Saturday | 8:30-11:30 a.m. | University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business | 1014 Greene St., Room 334, Columbia, SC | free, register here | Spend the day learning about the opportunities available through the USC PMBA program, tour the school, sit in on a class, + talk with current students

Saturday | June 2

Cause: Parkinson’s Moving Day | 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. | James Island County Park, Edisto Hall | 871 Riverland Dr., James Island | Register to walk here; Donate to the cause here | Moving Day fundraising walk proceeds will be used to help those living with Parkinson’s disease + their families

Active: Ohm Radio .5K Fun Race | registration at 11 a.m., race at 11:30 a.m. | Workshop | 1503 King St. | free | Farmers market + free yoga at 10 a.m. First beer free for adults + free ice cream for all kids who participate in the fun run. Costumes are encouraged. 🏃

Festival: Sweetgrass Festival | 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. | Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park | 99 Harry M Hallman Junior Blvd., Mt. Pleasant | free | Get more information on the 13th annual festival here

Arts: The Summer of Wes Art Opening Reception | 5-7 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall (upstairs gallery) | free | 20+ local artists displaying their works

Show:

  • 13th Annual Hang at Hazelnut Isle | June 1-3 | The Windjammer | 1008 Ocean Blvd., IOP | $259.99 for Isle Package, $25 for sunset concert | Hosted by Sister Hazel, the event includes a weekend of music, games, beach parties, food, + unprecedented access to the band 🏝🎤
  • The Music of Wes | doors at 7 p.m., show at 8 | Charleston Music Hall | $17 | A live musical soundtrack celebrating Wes Anderson
  • Ms. Rose’s Comedy Hour | 8-10 p.m. | Ms. Rose’s | 1090 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., West Ashley | $12 cover; reservations required by calling: 843-766-0223 | Chris Wooley to headline; hosted by Stan Shelby with Steve Marriott + Sarah Napier as guests 😆
  • Piccolo Spoleto at Nexton | 5-8 p.m. | Brown Family Park at Nexton | 2000 Front St., Summerville | free, RSVP here | Featuring toe-tapping live music, and belt-loosening food + drink

Dish:

  • Guest Chef Dinner with Sam Goinsalvos | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | The Oyster Shed at Leon’s | 698 King St. | $80 | Sam will bring his California sensibility to a casual evening featuring sourdough breads, porchetta, and a variety of salads + accompaniments 🥗
  • Codfather Grand Opening Party: Pub & Restaurant | 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. | The CODfather, Proper Fish & Chips | 4254 Spruill Ave., North Charleston | free | Hosted by Box in the Morning– the event features live music, a fish + chips eating contest, the best British accent contest, + more 🐟🍟

ForKids:

  • Night at the Museum | 6-8 p.m. | The Charleston Museum | $5- $25 (food + bev included) | Costumed re-enactors, a scavenger hunt, crafts, + more. Appropriate for all ages. Bring a flashlight as the lights will be low. 🔦
  • Mattel Summer Celebration | 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. | Wonder Works | 975 Savannah Hwy., West Ashley | free | Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Hot Wheels with free toys, free treats, and a meet + greet with Barbie! Proceeds benefit the Charleston Animal Society.

Sunday | June 3

Arts: McLeod Art Series: Poetry with Marilyn Nelson | 2-4 p.m. | McLeod Plantation Historic Site | 325 Country Club Dr., James Island | free to first 50 participants, thereafter free with park admission | Poet Marilyn Nelson will read from her works, including her winner of the 2013 Milton Kessler Poetry Award– “Faster Than Light”

Dish: Sunset on the Sono | 4-8 p.m. | The Island House | 2658 Swygert Blvd., Johns Island | $65 | Creative dishes + beverages provided by local restaurants, breweries, + distilleries. Proceeds go to Begin With Books. 🌅

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