🏖️ Folly Beach

• No alcohol or smoking allowed on the beach.
• Dogs are not allowed on the beach from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., May through September. They must be leashed at all other times. Dogs are never allowed on the pier.
• No glass or plastic bags allowed on the beach.
• Lifeguards are on duty May through Labor Day.
• When parking on the street, don’t block driveways or crosswalks and make sure all four tires are off the road. Read all parking rules.

🏖️ Sullivan’s Island

• No alcohol or smoking allowed on the beach.
• Dogs must have a license from town hall. Your furry friend can be off leash before 10 a.m. and on leash after 6 p.m., May through September.
• There are no lifeguards on duty.
• When parking on the street, all four tires must be off the road.
• The beach closes at 11 p.m.

🏖️ Isle of Palms

• No alcohol or smoking allowed on the beach.
• Dogs are allowed year round. They can be off leash between 5-9 a.m., April 1 through September 14.
• Glass bottles are prohibited.
• On-street paid parking stations are operational between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Paid parking is enforced March through October. Read all parking rules.

• Preserved-as-found: Enhanced Preservation Tour of the Aiken-Rhett House | Thursday, May 11 | 1:30-2:15 p.m. | Aiken-Rhett House Museum, 48 Elizabeth St., Charleston | $15 | Get an in-depth look at preservation projects and efforts at this historical home and museum.
• North Charleston Farmers Market | Thursday, May 11 | 3-7 p.m. | Exchange Ball Park, 5025 Lackawanna Blvd., North Charleston | Free | Pick out produce, shop vendors, and snack at The Wedge CHS food truck at this market held every Thursday through October 26.

• Take the Funny and Run | Friday, May 12-Saturday, May 13 | 8 p.m.-10 p.m. | Theatre 99, 280 Meeting St., Ste. B, Charleston | $20 | Improv comedy performed live to give you and your friends a night of laughter.

• Eliza Lucas Pinckney: A Legacy in Silk opens to the public | Saturday, May 13 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St., Charleston | $12-$25 | This is a rare chance to view the extravagant gown of Charlestonian Eliza Lucas Pickney.

• Tacos & Tulips Mother’s Day Brunch | Sunday, May 14 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Taco Boy, 217 Huger St., Charleston | Free | Treat your mom to yummy Mexican food and fresh flowers at this brunch — call to reserve a table (Mother’s Day only).*
• Second Sunday on King Street | Sunday, May 14 | 12-5 p.m. | King Street, Charleston | Free | Stroll, eat, and shop along Charleston’s main corridor between Queen and Calhoun streets at this dog-friendly event.

• The building at the corner of King and Queen streets is set to gain several new tenants. Home linen brand Yves Delorme, swimwear brand minnow, and clothing boutique E. Blackhurst are coming to 131-145 King St. (The Post and Courier)
• The team behind The Grocery in downtown Charleston is opening a second concept: Lola Rose. The eatery is set to open this summer at The Bend at 3540 Park Avenue Blvd. in Mount Pleasant. Look forward to enjoying coastal Mediterranean cuisine on the covered patio.

• Tomorrow at 11 a.m., join Mayor Tecklenburg + YWCA Greater Charleston Executive Director LaVanda Brown at the unveiling of the “Christine O. Jackson Way” street sign at 106 Coming St. This is the former site of the YWCA, a nonprofit dedicated to eliminating racism and empowering women in our community.

• Still making plans for Mother’s Day? Check out our list of 30 brunch spots to try around the Lowcountry and our guide to spending 12 hours in Charleston.

• Speaking of Mother’s Day, Blood Connection is hosting a Mother’s Day Blood Drive this Saturday, May 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in support of the Blood Emergency Rediness Corps. To participate, sign up and head to 2945 Amberhill Way. Bonus: Donors will receive $45 in gift cards.

• Park Circle Pride will return to North Charleston from Tuesday, June 6 to Sunday, June 11 with 40+ events over six days. The festival will benefit Alliance For Full Acceptance and We Are Family. Bonus: The majority of the events are free. See the 2023 schedule.

• Lowcountry artist Clementia Whitney-Nelson’s “Delivered” now hangs on the walls at Roper St. Francis Healthcare Berkeley Hospital. The painting is a tribute to Maude Callen, who worked as a nurse-midwife for over 60 years and cared for thousands of underserved residents in rural Berkeley County — see it here.*

• World Cocktail Day is this Saturday, May 13, and we’re helping you celebrate with the help of our online shop (Six & Main). Mix things up with flavorful drinks from Simple Time Mixers and satisfying syrups from Portland Syrups. Cheers.

• How does Going work? Sign up for free, follow up to five airports, and get notified when flights are 40-90% off. Bonus: You can browse deals immediately after signing up (like a ~$575 round trip to Fiji).*