For the ones who want a night out on the town

• Take in a show at the beautiful Gaillard Center (for the bougiest of dates, we recommend a show by the Charleston Symphony), followed by a nightcap at nearby Doar Bros. cocktail bar.
• Make the date itself a conversation starter by sipping wine while cuddling cats at Pounce Cat Cafe + Wine Bar (who says you have to be single to be a crazy cat lady?) before heading across the street to Theatre 99 for plenty of shared laughs.

If the way to their heart is through their stomach

• Named one of the best new cooking classes in the world by Food + Wine, Zero George’s classes — wherein you’ll learn to make a three-course meal while sipping on wine — make for the perfect foodie date night.
• Take your date to a rooftop bar with views for days (like the highly-rated Vendue, pictured above)— aka, the perfect spot to take a photo for that Instagram official hard launch.

For the ones who like to play games (just not with your heart)

• Head to a local bar with plenty of games. We suggest Container Bar for outdoor seating and games like giant Jenga and cornhole (plus rotating food trucks), The Recovery Room Tavern for indoor fun like pinball and pool, or Garage 75 for arcade games.
• Pick out books for each other at Blue Bicycle, then walk to nearby Kudu Coffee and Craft Beer (open until 7 p.m.) to sip on a beverage while you start reading.

• Next Step Tai Chi | Thursday, Aug. 3 | 9:30 a.m. | Wando Mount Pleasant, 1400 Carolina Park Blvd., Mount Pleasant | Free | Wear loose and comfortable clothing to this class appropriate for most fitness levels.
• Young Professionals Social | Thursday, Aug. 3 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Flowertown Bed and Breakfast, 710 S. Main St., Summerville | Free | Chat with fellow professionals in the area to expand your network and career.

• Wakeboard Happy Hour | Friday, Aug. 4 | 6-8 p.m. | Charleston Aqua Park, 3050 Marlin Rd., Johns Island | $30 | Enjoy a relaxed night out on the water and learn how to wakeboard.
• Music on the Green | Friday, Aug. 4 | 6-9 p.m. | Freshfields Village, 165 Village Green Dr., Kiawah Island | Free | Bring your blankets or lawn chairs to enjoy outdoor live music.
• Reggae Nights | Friday, Aug. 4 | 7:30-11 p.m. | James Island County Park, 871 Riverland Dr., Charleston | $10 | This summer concert series features traditional old-school reggae with a new-school attitude.

• Farmer’s Market Slow Roll Bike Ride | Saturday, Aug. 5 | 9:30 a.m.-11 p.m. | Newington Plantation Pool, 599 King Charles Cir., Summerville | Free | Join the local community for a group bike ride to the farmers market.

• Yesterday, the two-year closure of McMillan Avenue began due to construction starting on an overpass with the Navy Base Intermodal Facility. The road will be closed between St. Johns Avenue and N. Hobson Avenue for ~720 days, with a detour route available using N. Hobson Avenue. (WCIV)

• After halting in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Charleston Grill’s “Vegstock” tradition is back. The six-course vegetarian tasting menu featuring local produce is available every Monday night throughout August for $150 per person. Reservations are required.

• Charleston-based craft spirits company Dixie Spirits has debuted its first-ever whiskey: Dixie Delight. The peanut butter and banana flavored whiskey will be available at retail stores in South Carolina and online.

• Two Lowcountry trails — Sullivan’s Island Beachfront Nature Trail and The Wambaw Cycle 2023 Enhancement Project in Francis Marion National Forest — received grants from the federal Recreational Trails Program. The funding will go towards improving and maintaining the trails. (WCBD)

• The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce is getting a physical location at 534 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. The facility is set to serve as a space for various meetings with board members and committees, and as a place to host events. Once signs are up and staff is in place, the offices will be open to the public. (Charleston Regional Business Journal)

• The Isle of Palms Department of Recreation will host its first ever Baton Twirling Series starting this September. The series for children ages 5-13 will be led by competitive twirler Carson King and take place on Thursdays through December 7. Learn more on IOP’s website.

• We’re all bummed that Edmund’s Oast Exchange is closing this month, but the local bottle shop and wine bar isn’t going out without a bang. Head to EOX on Saturday, Aug. 12 from 3 to 6 p.m. for a finale party and liquidation sale featuring live jazz and Foxes Fried Food Truck.