Culture

You might just find a new way to explore our city in one of these groups. | Photo by @kdimeg_photo

Who knows Charleston best? You, Charlestonians. Sometimes you just need advice or recommendations from other CHS residents. That’s why we’re rounding up a few local Facebook community groups to join based on your interests.

Heads up: Some of these pages are private + require membership questions to join.

Check out these 30+ groups for:

Locals | From news to recommendations, happenings, odd jobs, services, and everything in between

History buffs | Learn more about a landmark + share a story

South Carolina Picture Project: Historic Landmarks, Iconic Landscapes

Foodies | Food-related topics, restaurant openings, events + where to find the best...

Parents | Childcare, recommendations, family-friendly events + kid news

Busy bees | Events across the Lowcountry, from festivals + pop-up shops to trivia nights and grand openings

Jobs ‘n hobbies | Search for employment or chat about your favorite hobby

Home buyers + renters | Sell, buy, rent, or sublease

Thrifters | Buy, sell, trade, or find items for free

Networking | Schedule a meet-up, co-work, or introduce yourself to a new friend

*Disclaimer: These are just a few of the various groups in the Holy City.

Share this with someone looking to find a new friend, check out local events, or dive into some history.

EVENTS

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Today

Awendaw Farmers & Artisans Market | Thu., Sep. 8 | 4-7 p.m. | Middleton and Maker Village BBQ, 5105 US-17, Awendaw | Free | Swing by on the second Thursday of each month for the Farmers and Artisans Market featuring local vendors like Splendor Oaks Farm + Holy City Popcorn.
Brewery Bingo Night w/ Sombrero Wok Food Truck | Thu., Sep. 8 | 5-8 p.m. | Snafu Brewing Company, 3280 Industry Dr., Ste. A, North Charleston | Free | Brewery Bingo kicks off at 6:30 with rounds of fun patterns to fill + prizes to be won. 🍺
Live Under the Oaks | Thu., Sep. 8 | 6-8 p.m. | Mt. Pleasant Towne Centre, 1218 Belk Dr., Mount Pleasant | Free | Grab your chair + blanket for this fall outdoor concert series happening every Thursday — tonight’s lineup includes Sweetgrass Foodz food truck and music by River Tramps.

Friday

Conversations with a Curator | Fri., Sep. 9 | 10:30-11 a.m. | The Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St. | Free with admission | Join the museum’s Curator of Natural History Matthew Gibson for an up-close look at parrots from the ornithology collection. 🦜
Free Movie Fridays - Luca | Fri., Sep. 9 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Gahagan Park Football Field, 515 W. Boundary St., Summerville | Free | Head to the park for a free showing of Disney Pixar’s “Luca” starting at dusk. 🍿

Saturday

Poetry at McLeod Plantation | Sat., Sep. 10 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | McLeod Plantation Historic Site, 325 Country Club Dr. | Free | The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission’s Poetry at McLeod series returns with a reading by 2022 Guggenheim Fellow Yona Harvey.
Live Music at Little Palm | Sat., Sep. 10 | 7-10 p.m. | The Ryder Hotel, 237 Meeting St. | Free | Swing by the hotel’s tropical poolside bar, Little Palm, for rotating sounds by local DJs. 🎵

Sunday

Sunday Brunch Farmers Market | Sun., Sep. 11 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Charleston Pour House, 1977 Maybank Hwy. | Free | The Sunday Brunch Farmers Market is a 100% local market, featuring 40+ local farmers and artisans.

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NEWS NOTES

Weather

83º | Thunderstorms | 81% chance of rain

Sunrise + sunset

Rise: 6:58 a.m.
Set: 7:37 p.m.

Tide

Low: 12:50 a.m. + 12:59 p.m.
High: 6:51 a.m. + 7:29 p.m.

Open

There’s a new eatery in town. Cafecito, The Little Cuban Café, officially opened its doors yesterday, serving up pressed Cuban sandwiches, authentic Cuban coffee classics like coladas and café con leche, and island-inspired sweets + pastries. Sit and stay or grab and go at 471 King St. 🥪

Coming Soon

The Flying Biscuit Café is planning to open another location in the Ashley Crossing Shopping Center at Paul Cantrell Boulevard + Magwood Drive. This will be the all-day breakfast restaurant’s second location in the area. No opening date has been announced. 🍳 (The Post and Courier)

Closed

Local breakfast + lunch spot Black Magic Cafe has officially closed its James Island location after serving the community for 13 years. This closure comes almost one year after the eatery shuttered its West Ashley location. Take a look at the announcement. (Holy City Sinner)
Plant-based restaurant Gnome Cafe also closed its doors on the corner of President + Cannon streets this past weekend. The spot’s last day was Sat., Sept. 3. (Eater Carolinas)

Real Estate

The 15-acre tract where Westbury Hardware currently sits recently sold for just under $6 million. The business, currently located at 888 College Park Rd., plans to relocate to a 5-acre wooded parcel up the street. Future plans for the site are being discussed. (The Post and Courier)

Number

$250,000. That’s how much global aerospace company Boeing recently gave to local nonprofit the Coastal Community Foundation. The funding is expected to go towards two efforts within the North Charleston Affordable Housing Initiative, including home improvement + community listening. 💰 (WCBD)

Edu

Plans for the renovation of a historic home in the heart of CofC’s campus are underway. The home, located at 58 George St., is expected to become a new career center for students. This transformation will be made possible through a financial gift from CofC alumnus Edward Tuccio + his wife. 📚 (Charleston Regional Business Journal)

List

With new restaurants opening left and right in the Holy City, you may be wondering where you should head for a weekend bite. Look no further than this list of The Hottest New Restaurants in Charleston, September 2022. This month’s additions include Gingerline, King BBQ Pop-Up + Bar 167. (Eater Carolinas)

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Food

We can confirm: Firefly Distillery is all the buzz. | Photo provided

Lexa here. 👋

One of my favorite ways to spend a sunny weekend afternoon in Charleston is at Firefly Distillery. Whether it’s live music, yoga, a farmers market pop-up, or an oyster roast, there’s always something going on at the Park Circle spot. The energy is just unmatched.

This weekend, the distillery is hosting its inaugural fall Food Truck Festival with approximately 20 local food trucks serving up bites from barbecue to seafood. Check out the full list of participants and head to the spot at 4201 Spruill Ave. on Saturday from 12-5 p.m. Good news: The event is free.

Bonus: Read our Q+A with Firefly co-founder Scott Newitt.

THE WRAP

Today’s edition was written by Alexandra.

Editor’s pick: Growing up, summers spent at the Mt. Pleasant branch of the Charleston County Public Library were always special. My sister and I always participated in the summer reading competitions + I attribute (at least part of) my love of books and writing to the library’s activities.

During September, the Charleston County Public Library is celebrating library card sign-up month with the American Library Association. The library has partnered with Charleston County School District to allow Charleston County students access to any library services using their school ID as a library card. (WCSC)

Check out CCPL branches + learn how to get a library card. 📚

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