Firefly Distillery tends to bring the crowds with its outdoor venue space. | Photo provided by @fireflyspirits
April showers may bring May flowers, but June weather means one more thing for Charleston: outdoor concerts. Here are three free shows we recommend putting on your calendar this week.
Wednesday, June 18: The Reckoning — a Grateful Dead tribute band — at The Pour House
Food & Bev Appreciation Day | Monday, June 16-Monday, Dec. 29 | 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | Sesame Burgers and Beer, North Charleston | Free | Food and beverage industry folks can enjoy half-price appetizers + entrées every Monday, all day, at both the Park Circle and Mount Pleasant locations.*
Sullivan’s Island Run Club | Monday, June 16 | 6 p.m. | Mex 1 Sullivan’s Island, Sullivans Island | Free | Walkers, joggers, and runners are invited to lace up + enjoy a one-to-three-mile route along the shoreline.
Tuesday, June 17
Young Griots: Wrapped in Heritage | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | International African American Museum | $15+ | Learn about the cultural significance and artistry of African headwrapping at this hands-on workshop led by Bukkie’s Apparel founder Bukola Olalere.
Wednesday, June 18
Kid Tours: Snazzy Skeletons | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | The Charleston Museum | $12+ | Kids can dig into learning about different types of animal bones while exploring artifacts and engaging in an educational activity.
Thursday, June 19
Juneteenth Freedom Night | 5-8 p.m. | Revelation Universal Churches, Summerville | Free | Observe the holiday with vendors, food, music, a performance by the Twin Clark Sisters, and African dancing + drumming by the Wona Womalan West Dance ensemble.
MOJA x Juneteenth Block Party | 6-9 p.m. | Ann Street: Between Meeting and King streets | Free | Show up and celebrate freedom at this art-focused event with live painting, drumming, dancing, food, vendors, and a performance by Charles Grant celebrating Motown.
Uber is introducing new accounts for seniors with features like a larger typeface, fewer buttons, and easier-to-follow instructions. It’s now live in Charleston — good news if you were planning to take an Uber to the next big event. (The Verge)
Seasonal
Summer is coming. The summer solstice is this Friday, June 20, which marks the astronomical start of the season. It’s also the longest day of the year — measured by the amount of daylight — and the sun will set in Charleston at 8:30 p.m.
Sports
If you ever meet the 21-year-old US winner of the French Open, Coco Gauff, don’t mention that you just crushed your recent pickleball tournament — she probably won’t be impressed. But we will, and that’s all that matters; here’s how to play in Charleston.
Outdoors
Tired of staring at your screen? Take 60 seconds to be transported to a park somewhere in the world thanks to “One Minute Park.” Or just take a quick break from work to stroll a real nearby park — find one in our local parks guide.
Job
Hiring? Our new community job board could help you find the perfect candidate. Bonus: Your first job posting is free. Give it a try.
Edu
Want to stand out in today’s job market? The University of South Carolina’s flexible professional education and certificate programs — like Lean Six Sigma, grant writing, and HR management — are built to boost your skills and fit your schedule. Explore the options.*
Stat
27%. That’s how much home insurance rates have risen in the last four years, widely due to the increased frequency and scope of natural disasters like hurricanes, fires, and floods. Take this two-minute questionnaire to see if you’re wasting money on overpaying for insurance (and how you could save).*
Featured Home
Wake up to water views at The Coves at Lakes of Cane Bay — a collection of energy-efficient homes nestled around a sparkling 300-acre lake. With features like designer-curated finishes, smart appliances, and a fully sodded yard with irrigation, this community is all about easy, breezy living. Take a tour.*
Watch
When you play the SC Education Lottery, you help fund higher education opportunities for local students like Sam Haile. After receiving the LIFE scholarship, he went on to become a wildlife technician — and his office is pretty cool.*
On Thursday, burgers at Bay Street Biergarten are half off. | Photo provided by Bay Street Biergarten.
On the rocks, neat, dirty, frozen, or zero proof — we’re spilling the Long Island iced tea on the best happy hours in Charleston. Get ready to drink up at 12+ places lifting spirits with their sip-worthy specials.
Beer lovers
Bay Street Biergarten | Wed.-Fri., 4-6 p.m. | Grab $5 snacks (like the Haus Pretzel) to go with a $5 domestics.
Tattooed Moose | Mon.-Sat., 4-7 p.m. | Sip on discounted domestic beer + don’t forget to snack on happy hour fries — which are cooked in duck fat and served with garlic aioli.
Biggest bargains
Edmund’s Oast | Weekdays, 4-6 p.m. | Drop by for the “Hoppy Hour” at the taproom, featuring $4 select house beers, $6 wines, and select cocktails for $8.
Uptown Social | Mon.-Thurs., 5-7 p.m. | Keep cool with $4 domestic beers, $5 well cocktails, and $6 pizzas.
Olay Super Cream with sunscreen. The tried-and-true cream boasts better hydrating power than the No. 1 luxury moisturizer on the market — plus, it plumps, firms, and protects skin, making it a great daytime moisturizer to wear alone or under makeup.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
Hey, Charleston. I’m just popping in here to say hello for the day — but while I’m here, when’s the last time you treated yourself to a weekend road trip?
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