• Writers on Writing | Friday, April 26 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | The Charleston Library Society, 164 King St., Charleston | $10-$15 | Join this in-depth discussion and learn about the three featured authors, their perspectives, and the approach they take to their works.
• Dancing on the Cooper | Friday, April 26 | 7-10 p.m. | Mount Pleasant Pier, Pier 71 Harry M. Hallman Jr. Blvd., Mount Pleasant | $10-$15 | Dust off your dancing shoes — let loose, breathe in the harbor breeze, and dance the night away under the stars.

• Downtown Charleston Walking Tour | Saturday, April 27 | 10 a.m. | White Point Gardens, 2 Murray Blvd., Charleston | $35-$45 | Join folks from Drayton Hall for a walk in downtown Charleston to see and discuss the history of the Drayton family.
• Straw Weaving with Kit Loney | Saturday, April 27 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Park Circle Community Building, 4820 Jenkins Ave., North Charleston | $20 | Learn this fun, portable, accessible technique with a local artist.
• Lowcountry Golden Retriever Meet-Up | Saturday, April 27 | 1-4 p.m. | Hobcaw Brewing Company, 496 Long Point Rd., Mount Pleasant | Free | Join Grateful Goldens Rescue adopters, fosters, supporters, and their four-legged friends.
• Charleston Battery vs. Las Vegas Lights | Saturday, April 27 | 4 p.m. | Patriots Point, 85 Patriots Point Rd., Mount Pleasant | $15+ | Cheer on the Battery + it’s Community Superhero Day.
• Sunset Sessions at The Backyard | Saturday, April 27 | 4-7 p.m. | The Backyard at Little Palm, 237 Meeting St., Charleston | Free | Let the music carry you away as you enjoy tropical-inspired cocktails and fresh grill delights in an open-air paradise.

• West Ashley Cars and Coffee | Sunday, April 28 | 8-10 a.m. | Northbridge Shopping Center, 1690 Olde Town Rd., Charleston | Free | Head to Northbridge Shopping Center to see cool cars, trucks, and motorcycles.
• Picnic for the Parks | Sunday, April 28 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Rose Pavilion in Hampton Park, 30 Mary Murray Dr., Charleston | $50-$125 | This event marks the 17th birthday of the Charleston Parks Conservancy.
• Black Food Truck Festival | Sunday, April 28 | 12-7 p.m. | The Exchange Park Fairgrounds, 9850 Hwy. 78, Ladson | $20-$140 | This family-oriented event celebrates food, music, and culture.
• Kaleidoscope Tumbler Workshop | Sunday, April 28 | 1-2:30 p.m. | Two Blokes Brewing, 547 Long Point Rd., Ste. 101, Mount Pleasant | $42 | Create a unique Yeti-style tumbler using alcohol inks.

• Managing households like it is a hotel
• Sending personalized birthday text messages to 2,000 people per year
• Creating a CRM with 25,000 contacts, with 100+ fields
• Executing refunds and returns, putting money back into your account
• Waiting on customer service calls
• And more

• In a 2-1 vote, the City of Charleston’s Board of Architectural Review approved the demolition of College Lodge (159 Calhoun St.), a former CofC dorm. Now, the college will decide whether to replace the site with a new dorm or renovate the interior of the existing dorm. (WCSC)

• Boil it, broil it, bake it, saute it… and this weekend, celebrate it. Sunday, April 28 is the Blessing of the Fleet + Seafood Festival (99 Harry M. Hallman Jr. Blvd., Mt. Pleasant). The festival honors the local fishing and shrimping industry + patrons will enjoy a boat parade, live music, vendors, and free activities.

• Over 230 homes will be built near Cainhoy and Clements Ferry Roads. Developers are entering phase two and working through wetland and stormwater issues. Master developers and Pulte Home Company funded the project. There is no timeline for when the project will be completed. (WCSC)

• Stretch + strengthen. Soon you’ll have a new place to practice yoga in North Charleston. Wednesday, May 1, Park Circle Yoga will open at 1021 E. Montague Ave., Ste. 103 (near Orange Spot Coffee). Pro tip: The first 100 people who sign up for an unlimited membership will receive 10% off their first year.

• Trident Medical Center (9330 Medical Plaza Dr.) expanded its telehealth care to patient rooms, with virtual nurses. This pilot program aims to lighten the load of in-person nurses. The virtual nurses help patients through monitors during things like admission and discharge. (WCSC)

• The Holy City had not one, not two, but three hotels honored in the top 20 of Tripadvior’s Best of the Best Hotels list. The Loutrel, French Quarter Inn, and The Spectator Hotel all received high marks.

• On Saturday, July 20, the Drink Pink Rosé Festival is taking over The Joe. We’ll cheers to that. The celebration will feature live music and alcoholic + non-alcoholic drinks. Set your reminder, because tickets go on sale Tuesday, May 7, at 8 a.m. (Holy City Sinner)

• Itinerant Literate Books, Buxton Books, and Philosophers & Fools are participating in Independent Bookstore Day. The day is celebrated by bookstores across the US on the last Saturday in April to bring awareness to independent bookstores. (Charleston City Paper)

• Taylor Swift. Do we really need to say anything else? Lowcountry Swifties can celebrate the highly decorated singer-songwriter and global sensation’s new album “The Tortured Poets Department” with the Charleston Taylor Swift Club — the group hosts one event a month. (The Post and Courier)

• A new three-field soccer facility is being built on ~104-acre property on 5050 Hwy. 17 N. (near Awendaw). SC Surf Soccer Club and a local family are teaming up to build the facility. A goal of the project is to create a positive environment for young athletes. Phase one will be finished by Labor Day. (Charleston Regional Business Journal)

• Oh, I can’t believe it. Rapper and singer T-Pain is bringing his “Mansion in Wiscansin Party Tour” to the Lowcountry and will perform at Firefly Distillery on Thursday, June 27. The Grammy Award-winner will bring along special guests LaRussell, NandoSTL, and Young Ca$h. Tickets are on sale now. (WCBD)

• You’ve got 20 minutes to make and eat your lunch before your next meeting. Enter This roasted blueberry + gorgonzola grilled cheese sandwich. A winner from the Lowes Foods and Our State magazine contest, this is a great way to eat all of the in-season blueberries for a late breakfast or afternoon snack.*

• For the first time ever, Hulu Live TV is offering a three-day free trial. Get 33 of the top 35 cable channels, Hulu on-demand, Disney+, and ESPN+.*

• Did you know you could finance your fixer-upper with home equity? You could get up to $50K with a HELOC — calculate your payment.*

Winner: “The Forecast is Great” by Peter W.