#CHSweekender: June 8-10, 2018

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Friday | June 8

TodayIs: World Oceans Day 🌊 | Which beach will you be at celebrating?

Cause: Charleston Duck Race | 6-9 p.m. | Smythe Lake Park | 2364 Daniel Island Dr., Daniel Island | free admission | $10 per duck for a chance to win $10K; proceeds support Rotary community service programs locally + globally 🦆

Show: Music on the Green: Strumdogs | 6-9 p.m. | Freshfields Village | 165 Village Green Ln., Kiawah Island | free | Live classic + alternative rock by the Strumdogs

Party: Party at the Point | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina | 20 Patriots Point Rd., Mt. Pleasant | $8 | Live music this week from Guilt Ridden Troubadour + the Sideshow Americans 🎶

WaterCooler: Legends in the South Game Yankees vs. Braves Alumni Game | 6:35-9:35 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Stadium | 12+

Saturday | June 9

Drink: A Celebration of Hops | 12-6 p.m. | Frothy Beard Brewing Company | 1401 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., West Ashley | $40- $50 | A celebration of 20 different IPAs from both local + national breweries; ticket price includes a tasting glass, t-shirt, + eight 8-ounce tasting tickets 🍺

Party: Shaggin’ on the Cooper | gates at 7 p.m., music starts at 8 p.m. | Mt.Pleasant Pier | 71 Harry M. Hallman Jr. Blvd., Mt. Pleasant | $8 in advance (recommended), $10 at the door | Shaggin’ tunes from The Coppertones + cool breezes from the Charleston Harbor 🎤

Network: Women Destined for Greatness Empowerment Conference | 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. | Crowne Plaza Charleston Airport, Convention Center | 4831 Tanger Outlet Blvd., North Charleston | $10- $25 | Designed for women from all walks of life to gain insight + inspiration; an opportunity to network with other encouraging women

Active: Bikin’ + Eggs Ride | meet at 8 a.m. depart at 8:30 a.m. | Trek Bicycle Store of Charleston | 2408 Ashley River Rd., West Ashley | free, helmet required | 7-mile casual, conversational ride followed by a tasty brunch of bacon, sausage, + eggs 🚲 🍳

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Sunday | June 10

TodayIs: Iced Tea Day 🍹

Party: No Way Out Brunch + Block Party | 12-4 p.m. | 1020 King St. | $12- $28 | An ode to Diddy + Bad Boy Records; a portion of proceeds will go to the First African Child Development Center

Outdoors: 2nd Sunday Sunset Sails | 7-9 p.m. | Schooner Pride | 360 Concord St., Aquarium Wharf | $85 | Includes wine tasting + hors-d’oeuvres. 🍷⛵

Festival: Alligator Jack’s Crawfish Festival | 12- 5 p.m. | Trophy Lakes | 3050 Marlin Rd., Johns Island | $10 | Live alligator + reptile show, Cajun food, beer + kids activities 🐊

Active: Paddle Board Yoga | 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. | Trophy Lakes | 3050 Marlin Rd., Johns Island | $30 | Led by Yoloha Yoga Factory; boards are provided 🏄‍

Dish: It’s Britney, Brunch | 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. | Baystreet Biergarten | 549 E. Bay St. | free | Are you lucky? Grab your red leather + enter the Britney Costume Contest for a chance to win a $25 gift card

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