Throw on some jorts and flip flops, Charleston. It’s nice outside. ☀️
For those who want to get some vitamin D during the workday, here are a few WiFi–included, sunny spots to bring your laptop.
Take a seat at one of the outside tables at Second State Coffee. | Photo by @steff.schwerdt
For that caffeine fix ☕
Vintage Coffee Cafe, 219 Simmons St., Mt. Pleasant | Open daily, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. | As seen on our list of 14 outdoors patios in Charleston, this coffee shop has lots of outdoor seating to soak up the sun, paired nicely with a breakfast sandwich + local coffee.
Second State Coffee, 70.5 Beaufain St. | Open daily, hours vary | Grab a friend, a piece of quiche — trust us — and a seat outside.
People watching is a bonus.
Room to roam 🏖️
Kudu Coffee and Craft Beer, 4 Vanderhorst St. | Open daily, 7 a.m.-8 p.m. | Serving both locally-roasted coffee + more than 20 beers on tap to enjoy in a spacious outdoor courtyard, Kudu is your one-stop-shop for a productive workday. BYO hotspot.
Hampton Park, 30 Mary Murray Dr. | Bring a blanket + enjoy free wifi at this neighborhood park.
The Wonderer, 1705 Meeting Street Rd. | Open daily, hours vary | Apply to become a member at this mixed-use campus offering all things social, work, and wellness — including co-working lounges, a cafe, and a rooftop bar. Did we mention they have a pool?
Venture X, 4900 O’Hear Ave., Ste. 100 + 200, North Charleston | Open Mon-Fri, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Become a member + enjoy coworking and flexible workspace opportunities with locations all over the country, in case you get the travel bug.
When your workday is a little stressful 🍺
Island Cabana Bar, 50 Immigration St. | Open daily, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | Order the Shrimp Roll + a $15 bucket of beer for the ultimate day in the sun.
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Cirque du Soleil: Crystal | Fri., May 13-Sun., May 15 | Times vary | North Charleston Performing Arts Center | $45+ | Explore a blend of circus art and ice skating during this unique arena show. ⛸️
The Yacht Club | Fri., May 13 | 5 p.m. | Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina, 20 Patriots Point Rd., Mt. Pleasant | $10 | Head to this Party at the Point event overlooking the Charleston Harbor + groove to 1970s and 1980s tunes by local band The Yacht Club.
Saturday
A Southern Made Celebration: Palmetto Moon’s 20th Anniversary | Sat., May 14 | 12-6 p.m. | Firefly Distillery, 4201 Spruill Ave., North Charleston | $15 | Head to Park Circle’s local distillery for live music, craft cocktails, limited-edition spirits, local food trucks + a Palmetto Moon store pop-up. 🥃
Blackwater Ukulele Festival | Sat., May 14 | 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | Cypress Gardens, 3030 Cypress Gardens Rd., Moncks Corner | Free with park admission | Take ukulele workshops, listen to live music, and shop vendors — hosted by The Charleston Hot Shots.
Simple Fest | Sat., May 14 | 5-11:30 p.m. | LO-Fi Brewing, 2038 Meeting Street Rd. | $25+ | Celebrate SC food, music, and art with an evening featuring seven live bands, local eats + art vendors. 🍻
Charleston Battery vs. New Mexico United | Sat., May 14 | 5:30-9 p.m. | Patriots Point | $12 | The Black & Yellow Derby will feature an exclusive match poster giveaway to the first 500 fans through the gates + mug night with $10 mugs and $4 refills all night.*
Sunday
Animals, Art & Automobiles | Sun., May 15 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Founders Hall at Charleston Towne Landing, 1500 Old Towne Rd. | Free | Support Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary with a classic car show, art vendors, silent auction + adoptable dogs.
Bridge Adventure Ride | Sun., May 15 | 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | Taco Boy, 217 Huger St. | Free | Celebrate Charleston Move’s progress on the new Ashley River bike and pedestrian bridge with a group bike ride + gathering at Taco Boy. 🚲
Tuesday
Charleston RiverDogs vs. Augusta Fireflies | Tue., May 17-Sun., May 22 | Times vary | Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park, 360 Fishburne St. | $8+| Cheer on the RiverDogs as they face Augusta six nights this week at the Joe — bring your pup along for Dog Day on Tuesday.
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Hip, hip, hooray for the Holy City.Charleston City Paper has announced the Best of Charleston 2022. Here’s a sneak peek: Bill Murray was named Best Charlestonian. See the full list of winnershere — with categories like Best Seafood and Best Island. (Charleston City Paper)
Opening
Seafood lovers, listen up:Islander 71 Fish House and Deck Baropens tomorrow on IOP. The eatery will serve upisland eats like fry platters, shrimp + grits, and Bettie Jane’s Crab Cakes. Check it out at 80 41st Ave., next to Isle of Palms Marina.
Bon Banh Mi Southeast Asian Kitchen plans to open its third location late this summer or early fall in Mt. Pleasant. Get excited for banh mi, duck fried rice, and fresh summer rolls. There will be a large outdoor patio +
bar seating. The restaurant will open in Unit 1 at 1100 Oakland Market Rd., directly across from Starbucks.
Civic
There will be a
groundbreaking ceremony this morning for the Medical District Drainage Tunnel Extension at Ehrhardt Street, tying into the tunnels + pump systems of the US-17/Spring-Fishburne Project — which has the capacity to move1 million gallons of water off the peninsula every three minutes. Head to 10 Ehrhardt St. at 10 a.m. for the event.💧
Celebrate the renovated Moultrie Playground with Charleston Parks Conservancy on May 19. Check out the new pickleball and basketball courts and walking trails + grab food from Dashi and King of Pops. The ribbon cutting ceremony will take place from 4:30-7 p.m. at 41 Ashley Ave.,
right by Colonial Lake. Volunteer at the park.
Read
The Berkeley County Library System will be visiting theMoncks Corner Farmers Marketsoonfor its Meet Your Mobile Library events. Stop by the Market Pavilion at418 E. Main St. on May 26, June 23, July 21, Aug. 18, Sep. 15, Oct. 13, and Nov. 10 from 3-7 p.m. to sign up for a library card+
check out books and movies. 📚
Cause
Charleston Youth Hockey Association is in need of donations for items to be auctioned off at the dinner + raffle event following the 3rd Annual Golf Tournament on
May 20. The fundraiser will benefit local
children participating in hockey teams and programs. Reach out here for info on how to donate. ⛳
Active
The 2022 Worrell 1000 Raceis
stopping in Folly Beach on Monday. This 1,000 mile catamaran sailboat race runs between Florida and Virginia Beach.
Sail-abrate at the Tides Hotel at 1 Center St. at 10 a.m. to kick off the 7th leg of the event. Track the racers live.
Pro tip: Go early to find parking + a good spot on the beach. ⛵️
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Health
“
Cutting edge + game-changing.” That’s how a new, minimally invasive heart failure procedure being performed at MUSC Health is described. Inspirational bonus: The two doctors leading the trial are female in an otherwise heavily male-dominated field.*
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The Royal American was named “Best Pet Friendly Bar / Restaurant” in the Holy City by Charleston City Paperon its Best of Charleston 2022 list. Winnie the pig certainly thinks so too.
Bring your pet to this neighborhood bar and restaurant at 970 Morrison Dr. for live music today and Saturday + the Thrifters & Drifters Market on Sunday. Check out the schedule.
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Editor’s pick: Yesterday, I asked readers and Instagram followers how they felt about sandwich boards and pedestal signs on the sidewalks in the Holy City.
Out of 214 responses, readers vastly reported that this signage gets in the way, while a decent chunk said these signs show useful info, and a small portion said that they don’t notice them.
Instagram followers, on the other hand, were pretty evenly split between the three. Missed the poll? Weigh in here.
Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Learn more about sandwich board citations in Charleston here.
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