Rappahannock Oyster Bar, 701 E. Bay St. | Get $1.25 in-house oysters when you dine in on Sundays from 1 p.m. to close. That oyster pan roast with champagne cream sounds pretty amazing, too.
O-Bar at Oyster House, 70 State St. | House oysters are $1 Monday-Friday from 4-7 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. Grab some hushpuppies with pecan praline butter while you’re at it.
The variety
167 Raw Oyster Bar, 193 King St. | Choose from a daily oyster selection of different regions, sizes + salinity levels. Try the sampler with four oysters, four clams, and four shrimp.
Chubby Fish, 252 Coming St. | Whether you like crisp and clean or salty and sweet oysters, there’s something here for you. Pro tip: Arrive early for the best chance of snagging a table.
The unique
Leon’s Oyster Shop, 698 King St. | If you’re over the raw scene, grab the fried oyster roll with avocado, comeback sauce, and chives or the world-famous char-grilled oysters with lemon, parsley, butter, and Parmesan.
Delaney Oyster House, 115 Calhoun St. | We want to try the Oysters Delaney with caviar, cream, and champagne and the seasonal dressed oysters with prickly pear mignonette.
The Ordinary, 544 King St. | The oyster slider with nuoc cham (Vietnamese fish sauce) + fresno mayo on a freshly-baked Hawaiian roll is anything but ordinary.
Southern Screams 2023: TRAPPED at Holy City Brewing | Friday, Oct. 6-Saturday, Nov. 4 | 7-11 p.m. | Holy City Brewing, 1021 Aragon Ave, North Charleston | $20 | Experience this haunted house attraction — tickets are cheaper if purchased online in advance.
Saturday, Oct. 7
Farmer’s Market Slow Roll Bike Ride | Saturday, Oct. 7 | 9:30 a.m.-11 p.m. | Newington Plantation Pool, 599 King Charles Circle, Summerville | Free | Join into the local community for a group bike ride to the farmers market.
Sunday, Oct. 8
Second Sunday on King Street | Sunday, Oct. 8 | 12-5 p.m. | King Street, King St., Charleston | Free | Stroll, eat, and shop along Charleston’s main corridor between Queen and Calhoun streets at this dog-friendly event.
Tuesday, Oct. 10
Language Club for Language Lovers | Tuesday, Oct. 10 | 6 p.m. | Wando Mount Pleasant, 1400 Carolina Park Blvd., Mount Pleasant | Free | Grab a friend and practice your language skills at a local coffee get together.
Coffee and Conversation | Wednesday, Oct. 11 | 10:30 a.m. | John’s Island Library, 3531 Maybank Highway, Johns Island | Socialize with other older adults and enjoy some coffee.
Short Fiction Book Discussion | Wednesday, Oct. 11 | 6:30 p.m. | Charleston Main Library, 68 Calhoun St., Charleston | Free | Listen in to this event to add to your summer reading book list.
Thursday, Oct. 12
Next Step Tai Chi | Thursday, Oct. 12 | 9:30 a.m. | Wando Mount Pleasant, 1400 Carolina Park Blvd., Mount Pleasant | Wear loose and comfortable clothing to this class appropriate for most fitness levels.
Candlelight Light Tours at the Aiken-Rhett House Museum | Wednesday, Oct. 18 - Sat., Oct. 21 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Aiken-Rhett House Museum, 48 Elizabeth Street, Charleston | $40.00 | Deviate from the normal tour at the Aiken-Rhett House and step into some of the tragic sides of history + lived experience in Charleston in the 1820s mansion by candlelight.*
Shop, sip, and socialize at the Sip N’ Shop Ladies Night Out in Belle Hall Shopping Center on Thursday, Oct. 19. | Photo provided by Belle Hall Shopping Center
$10 million. That’s the sale amount of the Fielding Home for Funerals property on the Charleston peninsula. Charleston Day School acquired the historic site, and plans for the property have yet to be announced. (The Post and Courier)
Community
Mayor John Tecklenburg will unveil two new historical markers at the Old Slave Mart Museum. These markers will help inform visitors about the historical significance of the site. The dedication will be today, Oct. 6 at 11:30 a.m. at 6 Chalmers St.
Try This
Beer, brunch, and barbecue... what else do you need? The second annual Beer, Brunch & BBQ Competition will be at the Smoky Yolk Cafe on James Island tonight, Oct. 6 at 6 p.m. + Saturday, Oct. 7 at 3 p.m. Enjoy live music and vote for your favorite entries — proceeds benefit James Island Outreach.
Sports
The South Carolina Stingrays have a new player — Garet Hunt. Hunt has played 899 professional hockey games over 15 seasons — and may fill the veteran leadership gap left by team captain Andrew Cherniwchan’s recent retirement. Score your tickets to the next game.
Biz
E. Blackhurst has officially reopened at 145 King St., Ste 150. Join the clothing boutique at its grand reopening party on Friday, Oct. 13 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Health
MUSC Health + Fetter Healthcare have teamed up to provide a new community health program. Woman Against Diabetes through Empowerment (WADE) provides free diabetes prevention for those who qualify. Those interested in WADE can email Fetter Healthcare. (WCSC)
Community
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Active
Fall means perfect biking weather — and studies have shown that e-bike riders typically ride more often (and for longer distances) than traditional bike riders. This brand carries new and certified pre-owned e-bikes at up to 60% off retail; delivering them 99% assembled to your doorstep. Use code RUN for $100 off.*
The Buy
The Buy 10.6.23 (Affiliate + Six & Main)
This heated, cushioned folding chair with three heat settings. Because camping, lounging, and cheering from the sidelines doesn’t have to be uncomfortable.
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