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• Mount Pleasant Towne Centre | This spot is known for shopping, dining, and entertainment, but that’s not all — events are hosted in the communal areas throughout the year.
• King Street | Okay, so this isn’t technically a shopping center, which means your shopping won’t be confined. Options stretch for blocks in this historic part of town.
• Tanger Outlets Charleston | Variety, convenience, and sales... bargain hunters, rejoice. Deals are offered often at this hub featuring local shops and well-known brands.

• James Island Town Market | Friday, July 5 | 6-9 p.m. | Town Hall Parking Lot, 1122 Dills Bluff Rd., Charleston | Price of purchase | Enjoy live music, crafts, lawn games, food trucks, and fresh produce.
• Summer Light: Art by Night | Friday, July 5 - Saturday, Aug. 24 | 6-10 p.m. | Brookgreen Gardens, 1931 Brookgreen Dr., Murrells Inlet | $30 | Spend a summer evening exploring the sculpture garden illuminated by artistic lighted installations, while enjoying live music and a variety of food + drink options.*

• Creative Machine Stitch Demo | Saturday, July 6 | 12-1 p.m. | People Places & Quilts, 129 W. Richardson Ave., Summerville | Free | Get creative with your stitching and learn some new techniques — registration required.
• 4th of July Weekend | Saturday, July 6 | 8 p.m. | Mex 1 Coastal Cantina, 2205 Middle St., Sullivans Island | Free | Rock out to live music with Droze and the Drift.

• First Sunday at Coterie | Sunday, July 7 | 5-10 p.m. | Coterie, 17 Warren St., Charleston | $15-$500 | Get ready to vibe to smooth tunes.

• Preparations for Holy Smokes BBQ Festival are underway and it will be here before you know it. The full pitmaster lineup has been unveiled + pre-sale tickets will be available for $75 from Wednesday, July 10 through Sunday, July 14. The festival is set for Saturday, Nov. 9 at Riverfront Park.

• Mark your calendars, this year’s Tax-Free Weekend will run from Friday, Aug. 2 through Sunday, Aug. 4. During those days, several in-store + online purchases are exempt from SC’s 6% sales tax and some local taxes. See which items are exempt. (Holy City Sinner)

• A new 115-acre park is planned for Daniel Island, set to be the first project in a Berkeley County greenbelt preservation program. The sale, which had been in the works for about a year, was finalized last month and comes with a $4 million price tag. (The Post and Courier)

• Summerville’s Board of Architectural Review approved a discovery garden and amphitheater for Azalea Park. To raise funds for the project, the Leadership Dorchester Class of 2024 will host a garden stroll + golf tournament. The project is expected to be completed in early December. (WCSC)

• The Gibbes Museum of Art is preparing to celebrate 15 years of the 1858 Prize for Contemporary Southern Art, honoring artists who bring new perspectives to Southern art. The deadline to apply is Friday, Aug. 30. Finalists and winners are determined by a panel of arts professionals, curators, artists, and previous prize winners.

• Looking to add a new dinner recipe to your rotation? We’re bookmarking these Coca-Cola pulled pork sandwiches for an easy-to-cook meal. Hint: It simmers in the slow cooker all day.*

• Ready to relax — and save? Today is the last day to get Woodhouse Spa Charleston e-gift cards for 20% off. Celebrate with a spa day and snag the deal (discount applied at checkout).*