• dog parks
• a disc golf course
• a 6-acre fishing pond
• shelters
• a fishing pier
• a kayak launch
• playgrounds
• bike and pedestrian paths
• an extensive trail system

• Charleston RiverDogs vs Delmarva Shorebirds | Wednesday, May 17 | 7:05 p.m. | The Joe, 360 Fishburne St., Charleston | $8+ | Batter up for Military Appreciation Night and a performance of “God Bless America” — members of the military will receive a free ticket by calling the box office.

• Union Pier Public Meeting | Thursday, May 18 | 1 p.m. | Public Meeting Room, Gaillard Center, 2 George St. | Free | Attend this special meeting of the Technical Review Committee regarding Union Pier — submit a comment by Wednesday at noon.

• That BIG Book Sale | Friday, May 19-Sunday, May 21 | Times vary | Omar Shrine, 176 Patriots Point Rd., Mount Pleasant | Free | Browse over 60,000 books for all ages with prices starting at $1 and stock up on beach reads for the summer.
• Chucktown Comedy Week | Friday, May 19-Sunday, May 21 | Times vary | North Charleston Performing Arts Center, 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston | $22+ | Don’t miss comedy performances all weekend long as part of the Coulda Woulda Shoulda Tour.

• Grand Opening of The Nest Rooftop Bar | Saturday, May 20 | 4-7 p.m. | The Sweetgrass Inn, Wild Dunes Resort, 5757 Palm Blvd., Isle of Palms | Free | Celebrate the newest rooftop bar to hit the scene and enjoy bites and sips at sunset.

• May 21: Margaret and Irene Li, Mei Mei Dumplings owners + sisters who wrote “Perfectly Good Food”
• June 10: Steven Satterfield, James Beard award-winning chef, restaurant co-owner, and author of “Vegetable Revelations”
• July 16: Marcie Ferris, Southern food historian who explores farms + food in “Edible North Carolina”
• Aug. 27: Ed and Ryan Mitchell, generational pit masters and authors of “Ed Mitchell’s Barbeque”
• Sept. 24: Beth Macy, journalist + New York Times bestselling author known for “Dopestick”
• Oct. 22: Amy Thielen, Acclaimed Food Network host of “Heartland Table” who wrote “Company: The Radically Casual Art of Cooking for Others”

• A new eatery is coming to the former R.B.’s Seafood Restaurant on Shem Creek. Sunsets is slated to open between Red’s Ice House and Saltwater Cowboys in approximately three weeks. Look forward to seafood, burgers, sandwiches, and salads. (The Post and Courier)

• It’s Heat Safety Week in Charleston. The city is teaming up with MUSC, The Citadel, UofSC, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for a pilot program. Local heat research will be presented to the public soon. (WCSC)

• The Old Village Art Walk is happening this Sunday, May 21. Tour homes and businesses in the Old Village of Mount Pleasant from 1-4 p.m. to support nonprofit Just Be You. Head to the after party for live music + food trucks at White Gallery from 4-8 p.m. Get tickets.

• Anchors away. Cruise ship Discovery of UK-based Marella Cruises is slated to stop at Union Pier Terminal on Saturday, May 20. (The Post and Courier)

• The Reggae Nights Summer Concerts series at James Island County Park kicks off on Friday, June 2 with local band Equal Rights. Bring blankets and chairs, shop vendors, and explore food trucks. See schedule + get tickets.

• Steve LaPrad resigned as head football coach at Fort Dorchester High School after 20 years in the role. Steve will take a job at the Dorchester School District Two office. (WCIV)

• Calling all educators: Starting next month, public school employees in South Carolina will qualify for up to six weeks of paid parental leave. The new law will go into effect on Monday, June 26. (WOLO)

• Hosting a graduation party? Pro tip: Order a freshly-prepared party tray from Lowes Foods, and check catering off your list. Here’s how.*

• 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).*

• Today Is World Baking Day. To celebrate, shop our online store (Six & Main), which features Sourhouse, a company that creates simple tools for sourdough bakers to care for their starters. You might just knead it. Start shopping now.

☕️ Good morning, Sunshine

• Wake up with Daps Breakfast + Imbibe — a black coffee and the breakfast plate with eggs, hash browns, and bacon should do the trick.
• Early Bird Diner serves up some of the best chicken + waffles in Charleston, and the buttermilk pancakes are pretty amazing too.

👟 Hit the trail

• Hike or bike the West Ashley Greenway. This scenic walk is a 10.5-mile, out-and-back trail with marsh views.
• Try out a picturesque path with the I’On Village Walk, a 2-mile loop in the I’On neighborhood of Mount Pleasant.
• Morris Island Lighthouse Trail is a 0.8-mile graffitied walkway leading to Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve with lighthouse + driftwood views.