Pro tip: R Kitchen starts taking reservations 30 days out.
Events
Events
Monday, Aug. 11
Let’s Move | now-Monday, Sept. 29 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry | $13 (free with museum admission) | This interactive program is designed to inspire children to explore the joys of physical activity through play, discovery, and imagination.
Monday Apps | Mondays in August | 11 a.m.-10 p.m. | The Kickin’ Chicken | Price of purchase | Enjoy special prices on appetizers like cheese curds, stuffed pretzels, buffalo chicken dip, fried pickles, and more.
Sullivan’s Island Run Club | Mondays in August | 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, Aug. 12
Rooftop Yoga | Tuesday, Aug. 12 | 6 p.m. | The Restoration Hotel | $5+ | Reset with this all-levels yoga class where you can admire the downtown skyline — don’t forget your mat.
Wednesday, Aug. 13
Beachcombing and Seining| 5:30-7 p.m. | South Carolina Aquarium | $15 | Join Aquarium educators to search the sand and water for aquatic creatures — adults only + advanced registration is required.
Laughway to the Weekend | Wednesdays in August | 8 p.m. | Theatre 99 | $10 | Each improv show is based on audience suggestions given at the beginning of each act.
Thursday, Aug. 14
Adults Only Night | Thursday, Aug. 14, Thursday, Aug. 21, Thursday, Aug. 28 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Charleston Aqua Park, Johns Island | $30 | Leave the kids at home and unleash your inner child with this 90-minute session on the water course.
Saturday, Aug. 16
Sunset Sessions at The Backyard | Saturday, Aug. 16, Saturday, Aug. 23, Saturday, Aug. 30 | 4-7 p.m. | The Backyard at Little Palm | Free | Let the music carry you away as you enjoy tropical-inspired cocktails and fresh grill delights in an open-air paradise.
Wednesday, Aug. 20
Art of Jazz | 6-7 p.m. | Gibbes Museum | $50 for nonmembers, $40 for members | Featuring Bob Lanzetti, a Charleston-based guitarist, composer, producer, and educator.
Thursday, Aug. 21
Historic Cocktail Series | 6-8 p.m. | The Charleston Museum | $60 for members, $75 for nonmembers | Curator of History Chad Stewart and Cathead Distillery are teaming up for a special workshop on vodka, featuring espresso martinis.
Rooftop Sound Bath| 7:30-8:30 p.m. | The Restoration Hotel | $33 | What’s a sound bath? This meditative practice is said to alleviate stress, anxiety, and physical pains.
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It’s been 25 years since the H.L. Hunley was excavated off the Charleston coast. It took 30 slings and two massive, customized suction piles to bring the Civil War era submarine to the surface in 1995. See the photos.(News 2)
Eat
Are Gen Z cereal killers? Sales of the boxed breakfast have fallen by 13% in the US compared to 2021 — a decline attributed to changing preferences in young Americans. But who can blame them when they have local brunch options like this? (New York Post)
The Word
"Coolcation.” A travel trend to beat the heat + take a trip to cooler regions of the world, like Iceland, Norway, and Alaska. Pack extra layers and travel like a pro through the Charleston International Airport. (Scripps News)
Drink
Cold brew, but make it sparkle. This fizzy, refreshing twist on your favorite pick-me-up is the perfect sip for hot days and slow mornings. Get the recipe + refresh your day.*
Wellness
The kids are back in school — now it’s your turn to relax. Treat yourself to a soothing massage, a glow-boosting facial, or a seasonal package at Woodhouse Spa to reset and recharge. You’ve earned it. Book your escape.*
Listen
The MTV Video Music Awards 2025 announced its nominees, and Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, and Kendrick Lamar are the artists with the most noms. The ceremony will air on networks like MTV + CBS on Sunday, Sept. 7 — but these award-worthy songs with local ties can be streamed right now.
History
Today marks 159 years since the first public roller skating rink opened to the US public back in 1866. Thankfully, CHS has a lot more options to keep the kiddos entertained these days. (WUN)
Rooftop views and delicious cocktails always make for a great date. | Photo via @venduerooftop
Kids, this is the story of how I met your mother, and it was all thanks to CHStoday.
Okay, so maybe that’s not exactly how the 2000s sitcom went — but if Ted Mosby had consulted us for date night ideas, we could’ve shaved the show down to two seasons (and saved his kids a lot of time).
Whether you’ve met “the one” or are hoping to impress someone new, we’ve got 22 local date night ideas that are legen — wait for it — dary.
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.
The last time I attended an oyster roast was in 2016, a few week’s before I finished my master’s degree at the Graduate School at the College of Charleston. That was the first time I shucked oysters myself, too. Try our oyster crossword here.
We’re serving a taste of the Lowcountry with these oysters from 167 Raw.
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