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• Annie | Fri., Oct. 28 - Sun., Oct. 30 | 7:30 p.m. | North Charleston Coliseum & Performing Arts Center, 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston | $43.00 - $80.00 | Little Orphan Annie has reminded generations of theatergoers that sunshine is always right around the corner, and now the best-loved musical of all time is set to return in a new production — just as you remember it.
• Dessert with Death | Fri., Oct. 28 | 9-10:30 p.m. | Charleston Culinary Tours, 46 B State Street, Charleston | $60.00 | Explore local ghost + horror stories plus a five-course dessert menu.
• Grand Opening | Fri., Oct. 28 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | 3377 S Morgan Point Road, Suite 407, Mount Pleasant | Free | Celebrate the grand opening of Party Plus LLC in Mount Pleasant’s National Crossing Shopping Center.*

• Downtown Summerville Trick or Treating | Sat., Oct. 29 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Hutchinson Square, 102 S. Main St., Summerville | Free | Stop by the farmer’s market that starts at 8 a.m. + then head downtown to trick or treat at participating merchants.
• Friends of the Environment Reef Ball | Sat., Oct. 29 | 6-10 p.m. | $250 | Firefly Distillery, 4201 Spruill Avenue, North Charleston | Join Friends of the Environment at the distillery for a fun-filled night supporting environmental education and conservation in Abaco with a Lowcountry barbecue + entertainment by Mark Bryan and friends.
• Halloween Bash @ Two Blokes | Sat., Oct. 29 | 4-9 p.m. | Two Blokes Brewing, 547 Long Point Rd., Mt. Pleasant | Free | Prep for the holiday with themed music, human + pet costume contests, and NxSE Oysters serving until 8 p.m.

• Scaryoke Sunday | Sun., Oct. 30 | 9 p.m.-12 a.m. | Tin Roof, 1117 Magnolia Rd., Charleston | Free | Round out the weekend and sing your favorite tunes with DJ Wild Bill at this local karaoke event held every Sunday night.
• Hatha & Hops Yoga @ Two Blokes | Sun., Oct. 30 | 11-11:45 a.m. | Two Blokes Brewing, 547 Long Point Rd., Mount Pleasant | $12.00 - $15.00 | Join the brewery’s beertender and certified Hatha Yoga teacher for 45 minutes of feel-good stretching, then enjoy a pint of beer + new yoga friends — RSVP required.
• Holy City Farmers Market | Sun., Oct. 30 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Holy City Brewing, 1021 Aragon Avenue, North Charleston | Free | Shop local from more than 30 vendors at the Holy City Farmers Market every Sunday.

• Hunter-Gatherer: Columbia’s very first microbrewery is still going strong, known for elevated American dishes and house-brewed beers.
• Coa Agaveria y Cocina: Columbia’s upscale Mexican destination for bold flavors and tasty cocktails.
• Ratio: Ratio puts a twist on authentic Peruvian cuisine with seasonal plates and hand-crafted drinks.*

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• A familiar Johns Island restaurant is expanding. Local market and cafe Island Provisions is opening its second location downtown Charleston tomorrow, serving up familiar dishes from the Johns Island location plus downtown originals like a veggie sandwich. Expect an indoor dining area, coffee + cocktail bar, patio, and market at the 1,200-sqft space at 221 St. Philip St.

• The SC Dept. of Transportation plans to discuss proposed improvements to US-17 Alternate/North Main Street in Berkeley County in a public information meeting at Sangaree Middle School on Thurs., Nov. 3. Suggested improvements include new pedestrian crosswalk markings, new signals + signage, and raised concrete median installation. Submit feedback online. ✍️ (WCBD)
• The City of Charleston is discussing a nine percent cost-of-living adjustment for city employees. If approved, this increase would go into effect in January + raise the minimum wage to $16.35. Get more details. 💰 (WCSC)

• Heads up, Charleston: Coastal Carolina Fair organizers have detected fraudulent activity in online ticketing + have suspended online sales until further notice. Tickets are only available for purchase at the fairground gates or at Circle K stores for the time being. (WCBD)
• As part of the “Covering Our Community” initiative, local company Roofing USA is looking to gift a new roof to two teachers in the Charleston + Bluffton areas who are in need. Nominations will be accepted until Wed., Nov. 23. 🚧 (WCBD)

• In honor of Five Loaves Cafe’s 20th anniversary, Glowfisch Hospitality plans to give back to 20 local organizations + is accepting nominations between November 2-16. Winners will be announced on Giving Tuesday, aka November 29, and a total of $20,000 will be donated.

• Mark your calendars. In partnership with local organization Keep Charleston Beautiful, CARTA plans to host the first-of-its-kind CARTA Clean-Up event along Route 20 on Sat., Nov. 5 from 9-11 a.m. All information + supplies will be provided. Lend a hand.
• Speaking of clean-ups, Corona USA is partnering with United By Blue to host a litter sweep around Shem Creek tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Closed-toed shoes are recommended. Register here. 🧹 (WCBD)

• Did you know we want to share your Black Friday deals with our CHStoday readers? Promote your business with us by submitting a deal to be included in our Fri., Nov. 25 newsletter. Pricing varies by market + must be submitted by Wed., Nov. 16.

• What do you do when you’re willing to donate your kidney to a loved one, but find out you’re not a match? Give your kidney to a perfect stranger, of course. That’s what two SC residents did, starting a live donor chain that changed four lives. Read the moving story.*

• For 60 years, The Blood Connection has been committed to supporting our community’s healthcare partners with a steady blood supply. To say “thank you” to the blood donors who make that mission possible, TBC is giving a $20 eGift card and a commemorative pin to all who donate now through Sun., Nov. 6. 🩸 *

• Real talk: You’re an adult, and it’s time to say goodbye to those sad, flat pillows and invest in bedding that supports your neck and back. Marlow designed a pillow specifically for side sleepers with customizable firmness, three angles to support your neck, and cooling technology — code 6AM saves you 10%, plus buy-more, save-more discounts up to 40%. ☁️ *