Happy August, Charleston. Katie here. 👋 Usually, this is the time I would be excitedly anticipating the start of a new school year, but sadly I had my “last first day” + graduated last semester. While many of y’all do have that to look forward to in the coming weeks, there are tons of events to fill your last days of summer with unforgettable memories here in CHS beforehand.
No matter what season of life you’re in, take some time to enjoy another month in Charleston packed full of concerts, dinners, conferences, + so much more.
Thursday, August 1 – Sunday, August 4
Thursday, August 1
Tide
○ Low: 2:46 a.m. + 2:51 p.m.
○ High: 8:43 a.m. + 9:11 p.m.
WaterCooler
○ Charleston RiverDogs vs. Hickory Crawdads | 7:05 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park | $8+
ForKids
○ Daddy/Daughter Hair Braiding Lesson | 6-8 p.m. | Blade and Bull Axe Throwing – Park Circle, 1077 E Montague Ave., North Charleston | Free | Nothing’s more special than daddy/daughter dates, and thanks to Blade and Bull dads can bond with their girls + learn how to braid their hair. 💈
Show
○ House of Waters + Jonathan Scales Fourchestra | 9 p.m. | Charleston Pour House | $12
○ Local Artist DJ Showcase | 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. | Trio, 139 Calhoun St. | Free to attend | Come support + dance with CHS local DJs. The winner will be calculated by the amount of drinks bought during their performance, so come thirsty. 🎧
Film
○ Grateful Dead Meet-Up 2019 | 7:15-10:15 p.m. | Terrace Theater | $13 | The 9th annual Grateful Dead Meet-Up at the Movies will show footage of the band’s 1991 concert at the Giants Stadium for the first time in history.
○ Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation | 7 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall | $10
Learn
○ 2019 Lowcountry Mental Health Conference | Aug 1-2 | 7:30 a.m. | Gaillard Center | $32-$314 | Community members + health professionals come together to discuss mental illness issues + initiatives. 🧠
Cause
○ Thankful Thursday with Slow Food | 5-8 p.m. | Tradesmen Brewing Co., 1647 King St. Ext. | Free to attend | Enjoy Martin’s BBQ, Lowcountry Street Grocery, + craft beer benefitting Slow Food Charleston.
TheBuy
○ Clayton & Crume Pop-In | 4-7 p.m. | Fieldshop by Garden & Gun, 334 Meeting St. | Free to attend | “Enjoy a cocktail, meet the co-founder [of Clayton & Crume], and shop American made leather goods and men’s accessories. Complimentary embossing is available!”
Friday, August 2
Tide
○ Low: 3:37 a.m. + 3:45 p.m.
○ High: 9:39 a.m. + 10:03 p.m.
TodayIs
○ International Beer Day. 🍺
○ Tax Free Weekend. 💵
WaterCooler: Charleston RiverDogs vs. Hickory Crawdads | 7:05 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park | $9+
Show: Reggae Nights Concert | 8-11 p.m. | James Island County Park | $10 | “Traditional old school roots reggae with a new school attitude in a beautiful outdoor setting. Bring your chairs or blankets. It’s Irie.” Food, beverages, and souvenirs will be available for purchase on site.
TheBuy
○ Daniel Island Night Market | 5-9 p.m. | 870 Island Park Dr. | Free admission
○ Clayton & Crume Pop-In | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Fieldshop by Garden & Gun, 334 Meeting St. | Prices vary | Check out American-made leather goods from this Louiseville, K.Y.-based vendor.
Network
○ August 2019 Networking Happy Hour & Meetup | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | The Brick, 24 Ann St. | Free to attend | Take advantage of happy hour specials while chatting with other CHS locals. 🍸
Film
○ The Rocky Horror Picture Show | 11:30 p.m. | Terrace Theater | $11
Talk
○ Gallery Talk: Historic Windows, Deconstructed | 12:30-1 p.m. | Drayton Hall | Included in admission
Party
○ Sister Hazel at Red’s | 7-11 p.m. | Red’s Ice House, 98 Church St., Mount Pleasant | Free | Enjoy drink specials from Miller + Pickers Vodka while listening to Sister Hazel – a Florida-based alternative band.
Saturday, August 3
Tide
○ Low: 4:27 a.m. + 4:40 p.m.
○ High: 10:35 a.m. + 10:55 p.m.
TodayIs
○ National Watermelon Day. 🍉
○ Tax Free Weekend. 💵
WaterCooler
○ Charleston RiverDogs vs. Delmarva Shorebirds | 6:05 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park | $9+ | Boiled Peanuts Night—the Charleston RiverDogs become the Charleston Boiled Peanuts for a night. Enjoy nutty merch + the first 1,000 fans can receive a Boiled Peanuts bowtie. 🥜
○ Charleston Battery vs. Tampa Bay Rowdies | 7:30 p.m. | MUSC Health Stadium | $15
Show
○ ZOSO – The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience | 7 p.m. | Music Farm, 32 Ann St. | $15
○ 13th Annual Garcia Gathering | Jerry Garcia Birthday Celebration | Charleston Pour House | 9:30 p.m. | $12
Active
○ Yoga at the Square | 9 a.m. | Marion Square, 329 Meeting St. | Free | This month’s featured studio is Charleston Power Yoga. 🧘
Party
○ The Barrel’s 5 Year Anniversary | 2-10:30 p.m. | The Barrel Charleston, 1859 Folly Rd., James Island | Free to attend
TryThis
○ Basic Soap Making Class | 3-5 p.m. | Pluff Mud Mercantile, 2408 R Ashley River Rd., West Ashley | $85 | Smell good + feel clean with your own handmade soap.
Sunday, August 4
Tide
○ Low: 5:17 a.m. + 5:36 p.m.
○ High: 11:32 a.m. + 11:48 p.m.
TodayIs
○ National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day. 🍪
○ Tax Free Weekend. 💵
Dish
○ 100% Plant-Based Brunch Pop-Up | 10 a.m.- sold out | Eastside Soul Food, 46 America St. | Menu prices vary | Breakfast tacos, banana bread cinnamon rolls, sweet potato hash, “crab” cakes, + more. Pre-orders recommended.
WaterCooler
○ Charleston Riverdogs vs Delmarva Shorebirds | 5:05 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park | $8+
TheBuy
○ Charleston Music Hall’s 3rd Annual Poster Sale | 12-3 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall | Free-$25 | Shop some of your favorite show posters + even snag a few signed ones.
Show
○ Tedeschi Trucks Band: Wheels of Soul 2019 | 6 p.m. | Volvo Car Stadium | $28.50+
○ The Growlers | 7 p.m. | Music Farm, 32 Ann St. | $30
Network
○ Charleston Photographer Studio Meetup | 4-7 p.m. | Black Bear Studios, 1856 Belgrade Ave. #B3, West Ashley | Free | Meet + network with CHS photographers and creatives while learning + sharing tips and tricks of the industry. 📷
Learn
○ Summer Cooking Classes at Zero Restaurant | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Zero Restaurant + Bar, 0 George St. | $120+ | Learn how to create delicious dishes from Executive + Sous Chefs of Zero Restaurant. 20% off tickets for a limited time. 👨🍳
TryThis
○ West Ashley Cars & Coffee | 8-10 a.m. | Sojourn Coffee, 1664 Old Towne Rd. Suite D, West Ashley | Free to attend | Sip some coffee + browse through various rides of CHS. 🚗
Active
○ Free Weekly Yoga at Beech Daniel Island | 8-9 a.m. | Beech, 864 Island Park Dr., Daniel Island | Free | Bring your own yoga mat. 🧘
Monday, August 5 – Sunday, August 11
Monday, August 5
Tide
○ Low: 6:08 a.m. + 6:33 p.m.
○ High: 12:30 p.m.
TodayIs
○ National Oyster Day.
Deal
○ National Oyster Day at NICO | 4-10 p.m. | NICO Oysters + Seafood, 201 Coleman Blvd., Mount Pleasant | Menu prices vary | Celebrate National Oyster Day with half-priced oysters at NICO.
WaterCooler
○ Charleston Riverdogs vs Delmarva Shorebirds | 7:05 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park | $8+
Film
○ Harry Potter + the Deathly Hallows Part Two | 7 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall | $8
○ Shazam | 6 p.m. | Citadel Mall, 2070 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. | Free
Show
○ POUYA – Liquid Sunshine Tour | 7 p.m. | Music Farm, 32 Ann St. | $25
Learn
○ Summer Cooking Classes at Zero Restaurant | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Zero Restaurant + Bar, 0 George St. | $120 | Learn how to create delicious dishes from Executive + Sous Chefs of Zero Restaurant. 20% off tickets for a limited time. 👨🍳
Network
○ Mayor’s Night In | 5-6:30 p.m. | Charleston City Hall | Free | Come out for a chance to meet + chat with Mayor Tecklenburg. Registration begins at 4:30 p.m day of, first-come-first-serve basis.
Tuesday, August 6
Tide
○ Low: 12:41 a.m. + 1:28 p.m.
○ High: 7:00 a.m. + 7:34 p.m.
WaterCooler
○ Charleston Riverdogs vs Delmarva Shorebirds | 7:05 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park | $8+
ForKids
○ Circus | 10:30-11:30 p.m. | Pinckney Park, 461 Fort Johnson Rd. | $15 | Mini circus for kids including carnival games, circus sweets, balloons, + face painting. 🤹
TryThis
○ Open Mic Night | 6 p.m. | Workshop, 1503 King St. | Have a talent you want to showcase? Start by coming to Open Mic Night at Workshop every Tuesday night. 🎤
Cause
○ Blood Drive | 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | Lowcountry Senior Center, 865 Riverland Dr., James Island | Help save lives by donating blood. Donors will receive a $10 Walmart gift card + t-shirt.
Civic
○ National Night Out | 6-8 p.m. | 4800 Park Circle, North Charleston | Free | “National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.” Free food + games. 👮
Read
○ Holy City AF August Book Club | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | The Cocktail Club, 479 King St. | $30 | Join Holy City AF Book Club for this mocktail-filled discussion about this month’s book, ‘Nothing Good Can Come From This’ by Kristi Coulter. 📖
Celebrate
○ Trident Literacy Class of 2019 Achievement Ceremony | 7-8 p.m. | North Charleston Coliseum | Free to attend | “This special event showcases Trident Literacy’s students and their hard work to overcome many obstacles to get better jobs, further their education and ultimately provide a brighter future for their families.”
Wednesday, August 7
Tide
○ Low: 7:54 a.m. + 8:35 p.m.
○ High: 1:35 a.m. + 2:28 p.m.
Film
○ Christopher Robin | 8:30-10:30 p.m. | Freshfields Village, Kiawah Island | Free | Enjoy a free movie under the stars. BYO blanket, chair, and/or picnic.
○ Black Panther | Sunset | Tides Folly Beach | Free | Bring your family + friends and enjoy a free movie on the beach.
Drink
○ On Wednesdays We Drink Pink | 4-10 p.m. | Camellias at Hotel Bennett, 404 King St. | Menu prices vary | Channel your inner Regina George + drink pink (rosé) while wearing (or not wearing) pink at a pink bar on a Wednesday. Drink specials on select rosé. 🍷
Show
○ Nocturnal Kernalz | 10 p.m. | Charleston Pour House | Free
○ Charleston Wildest! | 10 p.m.-1 a.m. | Prohibition, 547 King St. | Free to attend | “Every Wednesday, Kyle Lacy hosts a swingin’ night of boogie woogie rhythm’n’blues and rockabilly at Prohibition Charleston, featuring guest singers & talented multi-instrumentalists.”
ForKids
○ Character Breakfast – Luau | 8:30-9:30 a.m. + 10-11 a.m. | Volvo Car Stadium | $15 advanced, $25 at door | Eat breakfast + meet your favorite tropical characters – from Ariel + Prince Eric to Moana to Stitch. 🌺
○ Wee Wild Ones: Marsh Trot | 10-11 a.m. | James Island County Park | $10 | Kids will be able to play games, participate in activities, and create music + art during this nature series. Children ages 1-5.
○ Kid Tour: Picture This | 3:30-4 p.m. | The Charleston Museum | Free with admission | Investigate photos + discover clues that lead to the story behind the art.
TryThis
○ Candle Making at Pluff Mud Mercantile | 11 a.m. | Pluff Mud Mercantile, 2408 Ashley River Rd. Unit R, West Ashley | $58 | Pick a scent + make your very own candle to bring home. 🕯️
TheBuy
○ Half Off Wine Bottles | 11 a.m.-11 p.m. | Creekside Kitchen & Brewhouse, 2600 Savannah Hwy. Suite B, West Ashley | If you need to stock up, pay a visit to Creekside for half-priced bottles of wine every Wednesday. 🍷
Art
○ Introduction to Figure Drawing | 6-8 p.m. | Gibbes Museum of Art | $150-$175 | “Please note: There will be a live nude model at all sessions. Students must be 18 years or older to register for this class.”
Thursday, August 8
Tide
○ Low: 8:50 a.m. + 9:37 p.m.
○ High: 2:31 a.m. + 3:26 p.m.
Show
○ KISS: End of the Road Tour | 7:30 p.m. | North Charleston Coliseum | $94.50+ | Rock and Roll All Nite with a favorite 70s band.
○ 20 Ride: A Tribute to Zac Brown Band | 8 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall | $15-$25
○ The Menzingers | 7 p.m. | Music Farm, 32 Ann St. | $19 advanced
Dish
○ The Art of Fare | 6-8 p.m. | Miller Gallery, 149 1/2 East Bay St. | $35 | “Join Chef Mug Hutchinson of SNOB for an evening of food and art paired with local artists Julia Deckman & Rachael Nerney as they live paint.” 🎨
Talk
○ August Social Event – Book Talk with Terry Hamlin | 6:30 p.m. | Charleston County Library – Main, 68 Calhoun St. | Free | Meet + chat with Terry Hamlin, author of “Building a Better Runner.” 📖
Network
○ Connect West – Off the Clock | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Triangle Char and Bar, 828 Savannah Hwy. | Connect with community members + the Chamber of Commerce at Triangle Char and Bar happy hour.
Art
○ Gibbes Unplugged: Black Refractions Tour with Jonathan Green | 12:30 p.m. | Gibbes Museum of Art, 135 Meeting St. | Free with admission | Click here to register for the tour.
Friday, August 9
Tide
○ Low: 9:46 a.m. + 10:37 p.m.
○ High: 3:28 a.m. + 4:24 p.m.
TodayIs
○ Book Lovers Day. 📖
Cause
○ Bachelors & Bowties Date Auction | 6:30-10 p.m. | The Alley Charleston, 131 Columbus St. | Free to attend | Bid on dates with nice southern gentlemen to benefit Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. 🌹
○ Mount Pleasant Charity Open Golf Tournament | Aug. 9-11 | Patriots Point Links, 1 Patriots Point Rd., Mount Pleasant | $220/player | The 7th Annual Charity Open will benefit Bert’s Big Adventure – a foundation that supports children with chronic or terminal illnesses.
TheBuy
○ Daniel Island Night Market | 5-9 p.m. | 870 Island Park Dr. | Free admission
○ Keep the Glass – Octopus | Frothy Beard Brewing Co., 1401 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., West Ashley | Menu prices vary | Hurry in + buy a pint of Positive Vibes and take home the octopus-themed glass it arrives in. 🐙
Show
○ Simply Irresistible | 7 p.m. | 34 West Theater Company, 200 Meeting St. Suite 100 | $35 | Sip some champagne + enjoy this 80s musical-style comedy.
Art
○ Paint and Sip Class: Lightning Bugs | 7 p.m. | For the Love of Art, 2317 Ashley River Rd., West Ashley | $30 | BYOB + paint a glowing jar of fireflies. 🎨
Saturday, August 10
Tide
○ Low: 10:42 a.m. + 11:33 p.m.
○ High: 4:24 a.m. + 5:19 p.m.
TodayIs
○ National Lazy Day. Even if this isn’t a real holiday, it ought to be – take this Saturday to go lounge by the pool, read a book on the beach, or just watch Netflix `in pjs all day. 💤
TryThis
○ Shaggin’ on the Cooper | 8 p.m. | Mount Pleasant Pier, 71 Harry M. Hallman Jr Blvd. | $8 early, $10 at the gate | All ages are welcome to dance the night away under the stars to live music. 🕺
Festival
○ Omar Shrine Seafood Festival | 12-5 p.m. | Omar Shrine, 176 Patriots Point Rd., Mount Pleasant | $25 online, $35 at door | “Sample seafood dishes from participating vendors, enjoy live music, and drinks for the grown-ups.” 🦀
Show
○ Stephen Marley | 7:30 p.m. | Music Farm, 32 Ann St. | $31
Active
○ Yoga at the Square | 9 a.m. | Marion Square, 329 Meeting St. | Free | This month’s featured studio is Charleston Power Yoga. 🧘
Party
○ Bubble Fest |12-3 p.m. | Edmund’s Oast Exchange, 1081 B Morrison Dr. | Free to attend | Celebrate Edmund’s Oast Exchange’s second anniversary with happy hour prices, Herd Provisions food truck, + champagne tastings. 🍾
○ 2 Year Anniversary | 1-6 p.m. | Tattooed Senorita | Free to attend
Film
○ Fix My Eyes: Documentary Film Premiere | 7 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall | $10 | Click here to watch the trailer for this documentary following Sam, an 18 year old with Down syndrome.
Sunday, August 11
Tide
○ Low: 8:50 a.m. + 9:37 p.m.
○ High: 2:31 a.m. + 3:26 p.m.
Active
○ Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series Championship | 7:15 a.m. | James Island County Park, 871 Riverland Dr. | $60+ 🏃
Dish
○ Biergarten Disney Brunch | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Bay Street Biergarten, 549 E Bay St. | Menu prices vary | Sing along with a live band to favorite Disney tunes. To add to the fun, it’s encouraged to come dressed as your favorite character. 👸
Show
○ Good Vibes Summer Tour 2019 ft. Rebelution w/ Collie Budz and Ballyhoo | 6 p.m. | Hanahan Amphitheater, 3100 Mabeline Rd., Hanahan | $33+
Party
○ Chucktown Presents: The Most Epic Boat Ride of 2019 After Party | 8 p.m.-2 a.m. | Patriots Point | $25
TryThis
○ Jazz Brunch Cruise | 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | Charleston City Marina, 17 Lockwood Dr. | $46.95
○ Purrfect Paws Pet Bed Specialty Workshop | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | AR Workshop Mount Pleasant, 280 W Coleman Blvd. | $110-$135 | Create a cozy crate for your furry bff. 🐶
Art
○ Sip + Craft | 1-3 p.m. | The Port Mercantile, 75 Wentworth St. | $40 | Sip complimentary wine + while creating your own canvas or tote bag. 🍷
Monday, August 12 – Sunday, August 18
Monday, August 12
Tide
○ Low: 12:25 a.m. + 12:27 p.m.
○ High: 6:12 a.m. + 6:58 p.m.
WaterCooler
○ Charleston RiverDogs vs. Columbia Fireflies | 7:05 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park | $8+
Show
○ Mean Girls | 7 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall | $8 | Grab your burn books and enjoy a screening of Mean Girls + half off all wine.
Active
○ H2O Moves at Whirlin’ Waters | 11 a.m. | Splash Zone Waterpark at James Island County Park, 871 Riverland Dr. | $30 | Water aerobics for all fitness levels.
○ Ladies Offroad Trail Training | 4-9 p.m. | 4 Wheel Parts, 1804 Savannah Hwy. | $69 | Trail training course for all levels (no previous experience necessary). Pizza will be provided + you can come early for complimentary chips + salsa. 🚴♀️
ForKids
○ DaVinci Kids Pop-Up Class: Tropical Moon | 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | For the Love of Art, 2317 Ashley River Rd., West Ashley | $25 👩🎨
Learn
○ Summer Cooking Classes at Zero Restaurant | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Zero Restaurant + Bar, 0 George St. | $120 | Learn how to create delicious dishes from Executive + Sous Chefs of Zero Restaurant. 20% off tickets for a limited time. 👨🍳
ForTeachers
○ Teachers’ Summer Break Special | Fit4Mom Charleston | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Fit4Mom Charleston, all locations | Free | Are you a teacher AND a mom? If so — you’re a true star, and Fit4Mom is recognizing that. During the month of July, there are tons of specials for free stroller strides, stroller barre, classes + more. For more info on specifics, visit their website. 👩🏫
Tuesday, August 13
Tide
○ Low: 1:13 a.m. + 1:14 p.m.
○ High: 7:01 a.m. + 7:43 p.m.
WaterCooler
○ Charleston RiverDogs vs. Columbia Fireflies | 7:05 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park | $8+
Drink
○ When You Wish Upon a Bar – Disney Quiz | 7-9 p.m. | Two Blokes Brewing, 547 Long Point Rd. Suite 101 | $5 | When You Wish Upon A Star, anything can happen – like winning Disney trivia for instance. 💫
Show
○ Dorothy | 7 p.m. | Music Farm | $20 | Come enjoy live music from this alternative rock band.
○ Simply Irresistible | 7 p.m. | 34 West Theater Company, 200 Meeting St. Suite 100 | $35 | Sip some champagne + enjoy this 80s musical-style comedy.
Cause
○ Woof and Wine | 6-8 p.m. | Avondale Wine & Cheese, 813 B Savannah Hwy. | Free to attend, menu prices vary | Sip wine & cuddle with dogs that will be up for adoption. 🐶
Dish
○ Ratatouille Dinner + Film Screening with 39 Rue de Jean | 7:30 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall | $8-$75 | Enjoy a three-course French dinner while watching Disney’s Ratatouille. 🐭
Wednesday, August 14
Tide
○ Low: 1:57 a.m. + 1:58 p.m.
○ High: 7:46 a.m. + 8:25 p.m.
WaterCooler
○ Charleston RiverDogs vs. Columbia Fireflies | 7:05 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park | $8+ | Rainbows Pride Night—the RiverDogs become the Charleston Rainbows + proceeds from auctioned jerseys benefit Charleston Pride. 🏳️🌈
Festival
○ Summer Splash Bash | 2-7 p.m. | Park West Recreation Fields, 1251 Park West Blvd., Mount Pleasant | Free | Inflatable water slides + other free activities, a live DJ, plus the pool will be open for free swim. Concessions will be available for purchase. Hosted by the Mount Pleasant Recreation Department. 💦
Film
○ Coco | 8:30-10:30 p.m. | Freshfields Village, Kiawah Island | Free | Enjoy a free movie under the stars. BYO blanket, chair, and/or picnic.
○ Jaws | Sunset | Tides Folly Beach | Free | Bring your family + friends and enjoy a free movie on the beach. 🦈
Outdoor
○ Aquatic Family Game Night | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | West County Aquatic Center, 5156 Hwy. 165, Hollywood | $5-$8 | “Bring the family for a fun, refreshing, and active evening at the pool. Games include the fundamentals for teamwork, exercise, and competition in a friendly atmosphere.”
Drink
○ Yappy Hour | 4-6 p.m. | Fuel Charleston, 211 Rutledge Ave. | Free to attend, menu prices vary | Grab a beer + hang out with adorable dogs brought in from Pet Helpers Adoption Center. 🐶
Thursday, August 15
Tide
○ Low: 2:39 a.m. + 2:39 p.m.
○ High: 8:29 a.m. + 9:04 p.m.
Film
○ Film Thursday: Footloose | 8-10 p.m. | The Restoration, 75 Wentworth St. | $10 | Admission price includes your ticket, popcorn, a soft drink or bottled water, + your choice of movie candy.
Show
○ Gavin Degraw | 8 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall | $50-$75 | ‘[You] don’t want to be anything other than’ a member of this concert’s audience.
TryThis
○ Braggin’ Rights Bash | 7-9 p.m. | Halls Signature Events, 5 Faber St. | Call 843-242-3185 for tickets | “Be the judge as our chefs go head-to-head in the epic culinary showdown of the season. Will Chef Adam of Halls Chophouse keep his title or will another cheg knock Halls off the top spot? Only you can decide!” 👨🍳
○ Gay Bingo | 6-10 p.m. | Charleston Area Convention Center | $50+ | General admission tickets include bingo games + entertainment. Food will be available for purchase along with a cash bar. The event raises money for Palmetto Community Care.
Talk
○ Charleston Power Breakfast – Zoned for Opportunity | 7:30-9 a.m. | North Charleston Marriott, 4770 Goer Dr., North Charleston | $45 | “Hear from a panel of industry insiders and experts as we answer your questions about how to capitalize on and benefit from Opportunity Zones across our region.”
Outdoor
○ Carolina Kingfish Classic | 2 p.m. | 24 Patriots Point Rd., Mount Pleasant | $375+ | Two-day fishing tournament filled with beach parties, auctions, + more. Live music begins at 5 p.m.. 🎣
Dish
○ 10th Annual Julia Child’s Birthday Dinner | 5 p.m. | The Glass Onion, 1219 Savannah Hwy. | $45-$65 | Celebrate Julia Child’s birthday with a special three course “Julia” menu featuring her classic recipes. To make reservations, call (843)-225-1717.
Friday, August 16
Tide
○ Low: 3:17 a.m. + 3:18 p.m.
○ High: 9:11 a.m. + 9:41 p.m.
Dance
○ Moonlight Mixer | 6-10 p.m, | Folly Beach Pier | $8 advance, $10 at gate | “Shag the night away under the stars at the Folly Beach Pier, where DJ Jim Bowers will be spinning the hottest oldies and beach music for you all night long.” 🌝
Show
○ REZA – Edge of Illusions | 7:30 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall | $18+
○ Jam on the Water Country Music Cruise | 7-9:30 p.m. | Safe Harbor Charleston City, 17 Lockwood Dr. | $25 | Enjoy a sunset cruise with live music by The Piedmont Boys.
○ Illiterate Light w/ The Mobros | 9 p.m. | The Royal American, 970 Morrison Dr. | $12
Drink
○ After Hours: Beer From Here | 7-10 p.m. | South Carolina Aquarium | $40-$45 | Sip local craft beer while visiting with the aquarium creatures after hours. 🍺
TheBuy
○ Daniel Island Night Market | 5-9 p.m. | 870 Island Park Dr. | Free admission
Cause
○ Raise the Woof | 7-10 p.m. | Edisto Hall at James Island County Park, 871 Riverland Dr. | $25 | Help raise money for Pet Helpers by enjoying a stand up comedy show. 🐶
TryThis
○ Holy City Magic Grand Opening Weekend | 6:30-8 p.m. | Holy City Magic, 49 1/2 John St. | $25-$30 | Be one of the first to experience the wide variety of magic displayed in this speakeasy-style theater + bar. 🃏
Saturday, August 17
Tide
○ Low: 3:54 a.m. + 3:56 p.m.
○ High: 9:50 a.m. + 10:17 p.m.
WaterCooler
○ Charleston Battery vs. Louisville City FC | 7:30 p.m. | MUSC Health Stadium | $15
Festival
○ 2019 Ballpark Festival of Beers | 7-10 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park | $40-$70 | Come to the 17th annual event and sample over 100 American and International beers. Ticket includes 18 samples. VIP packages available which include a VIP lounge, snacks, + 25 samples. 🍺
TryThis
○ Frothy and Friends Harbor Boat Ride | 6-9 p.m. | Charleston Harbor, 17 Lockwood Dr. | $40 | Float the night away on the Carolina Queen with local breweries. Ticket includes boat ride, beer, + +fun. 🍺
Active
○ Yoga at the Square | 9-10 a.m. | Marion Square | Free | Take a free all-levels yoga class in the square. Yoga mats are available if you don’t have your own. Featuring Charleston power Yoga. 🧘♀️
○ LEVEL UP Dance Fitness | 9-10 a.m. | LEVEL UP Dance Fitness, 1706 Old Towne Rd. | $10 | Get your workout in while dancing. Vendors will be on site at the event selling cold-pressed juice, herbal blends, + more. 👯♀️
Cause
○ Punks for Pitbulls Benefit Concert | 8 p.m. | Tin Roof, 1117 Magnolia Rd., West Ashley | Benefitting Pit Bull Adventures. A $15 donation at the door is recommended. 🐶
TheBuy
○ August Charleston Night Bazaar | 5-10 p.m. | Edmund’s Oast Brewing Co., 1505 King St. Ext. | Free to attend | Food, libations, and various vendors selling jewelry, soap, candle, + more. 🛍️
TryThis
○ Blending Class with the Farm Gypsy | 6-9 p.m. | Eclectic Finds, 1903 Savannah Hwy, West Ashley | $75 | A DIY Paint Class 201. Learn blending techniques during these 3 hour class. 🎨
Sunday, August 18
Tide
○ Low: 4:28 a.m. + 4:33 p.m.
○ High: 10:27 a.m. + 10:51 p.m.
Film
○ Reel Rock 13 | 7 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall | $10 advanced, $12 at door | Get ready to be on the edge of your seat for this screening of various rock climbing clips + features. 🧗♂️
Show
○ Pedro the Lion & mewithoutyou | 7 p.m. | Music Farm | $25
○ California King ft. members of David Nelson Band, The Dead, Phil Lesh, + more | 8 p.m. | Charleston Pour House | $15
○ One Summer Night | A Modern Day Grease Story | 6 + 8:30 p.m. | Dance Lab, 1660 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. | $20+ | 21+ event.
Festival
○ First Day Festival | 1-4 p.m. | Liberty Square + Gadsdenboro Park | Free to attend | Students + families can enjoy free school supplies, learn about student support services, learn about healthy eating, + participate in fun activities. Additionally, aquarium admission will be free during festival hours. 🍎
Active
○ Aerobic Capacity Course | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Rhapsody Crossfit, 700 King St. Suite D | $295-$349 | “This innovative course is ideally suited for all coaches and athletes looking to improve their muscular stamina and cardiovascular ‘engine’.”
Monday, August 19 – Sunday, August 25
Monday, August 19
Tide
○ Low: 5:03 a.m. + 5:12 p.m.
○ High: 11:04 a.m. + 11:24 p.m.
TodayIs
○ National Potato Day. AKA my favorite holiday. 🥔
Show
○ Toad the Wet Sprocket | 8 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall | $35-$75
Learn
○ Mentor Masterclass | One More Time with Carrie Boan | 1-2:30 p.m. | Location TBD | $25 | “Carrie will share 6 neuroscience-based tools for improving emotional intelligence by creating positive mindsets, breaking through mental blocks, and pushing beyond mediocrity to mastery.”
ForTeachers
○ Teachers’ Summer Break Special | Fit4Mom Charleston | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Fit4Mom Charleston, all locations | Free | Are you a teacher AND a mom? If so — you’re a true star, and Fit4Mom is recognizing that. During the month of July, there are tons of specials for free stroller strides, stroller barre, classes + more. For more info on specifics, visit their website. 👩🏫
Cause
○ Ashley Gardens Golf Tournament | 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | Shadowmoss Plantation Golf Club, 20 Dunvegan Dr., North Charleston | $75/single, $300/team | Tournament benefitting Ashley Gardens Alzheimer’s Special Care Center. ⛳
Active
○ Bendy Brewski Yoga | 6:30 p.m. | Frothy Beard Brewing Co., 1401 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. | $15 | Bring a yoga mat + unwind with a beer. 🧘
Outdoor
○ Guided Animal Forest Tour | 11 a.m. | Friends of Charles Towne Landing, 1500 Old Towne Rd. | Free with park admission
Tuesday, August 20
Tide
○ Low: 5:38 a.m. + 5:52 p.m.
○ High: 11:41 a.m.
TodayIs
○ National Lemonade Day. 🍋
WaterCooler
○ Charleston RiverDogs vs. West Virginia Power | 7:05 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park | $8+
Show
○ Why Don’t We with EBEN | 7 p.m. | Volvo Car Stadium | 161 Seven Farms Dr. | $36+
○ Simply Irresistible | 7 p.m. | 34 West Theater Company, 200 Meeting St. Suite 100 | $35 | Sip some champagne + enjoy this 80s musical-style comedy.
ForKids
○ Open House Party | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | 77 & Sunny, 2770 Maybank Hwy. | Free | Meet instructors + learn about various classes offered. Registration required.
TryThis
○ Candle Making at Pluff Mud Mercantile | 11 a.m. | Pluff Mud Mercantile, 2408 Ashley River Rd. Unit R, West Ashley | $58 | Pick a scent + make your very own candle to bring home. 🕯️
TryThis
○ Open Mic Night | 6 p.m. | Workshop, 1503 King St. | Have a talent you want to showcase? Start by coming to Open Mic Night at Workshop every Tuesday night. 🎤
Learn
○ Truth Is Presents: Plans | 7:30-9 p.m. | GALA Desserts, 829 Savannah Hwy. | Free | Experience storytelling on another level – locals will tell all sorts of tales about various plans they have made in their lives. From funny to sad, each story will be one-of-a-kind.
Wednesday, August 21
Tide
○ Low: 6:15 a.m. + 6:38 p.m.
○ High: 12:00 a.m. + 12:22 p.m.
WaterCooler
○Charleston RiverDogs vs. West Virginia Power | 7:05 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park | $8+
Film
○ Lego Movie 2: The Second Part | 8:30-10:30 p.m. | Freshfields Village, Kiawah Island | Free | Enjoy a free movie under the stars. BYO blanket, chair, and/or picnic.
○ Frozen | | Sunset | Tides Folly Beach | Free | Bring your family + friends and enjoy a free movie on the beach. ❄️
Show
○ SHIMMY GHOSTER | 10 p.m. | Charleston Pour House | $8
○ The Art of Jazz: Arshak Sirunyan Quartet | 6-7 p.m. | Gibbes Museum of Art | $10-$25 | “The Gibbes Museum and Charleston Jazz are teaming up for our third summer music series, with original compositions inspired by works on view at the Gibbes. Enjoy a specialty cocktail crafted by 5 Church and listen to some of Charleston’s most talented musicians.”
Outdoor
○ Home Run Derby | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Flavoursofcharleston, 171 Moultrie St. | $8 | Sample and vote on your favorite hot dog – from Chicago style to Carolina chili, it’ll be hard to choose just one. 🌭
Cause
○ Home Team BBQ Fundraiser | 11 a.m.-2 a.m. | Home Team BBQ, 126 William St. | Menu prices vary | 25% of sales will go towards MUSC’s 2020 ER Uganda trip.
Network
○ Charleston Green Drinks with Avian Conservation Center | 5:30-7 p.m. | Edmund’s Oast Brewing Co., 1505 King St. | Free | Network at happy hour + learn about the relationship between human and bird illnesses.
Thursday, August 22
Tide
○ Low: 6:57 a.m. + 7:31 p.m.
○ High: 12:39 a.m. + 1:08 p.m.
WaterCooler
○ Charleston RiverDogs vs. West Virginia Power | 7:05 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park | $8+
Show
○ The Hip Abduction w/ Artikal Sound System | 9 p.m. | Charleston Pour House | $15
○ Cut Snake | 9 p.m. | Trio, 139 Calhoun St. | $10-$15
○ A Solo Acoustic Evening with Richard Marx | 8 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall $50-$75
○ Black Magic Flower Power w/ Silver Tongue Devils | 7 p.m. | Tin Roof, 1117 Magnolia Rd. | $15
Talk
○ Meet the Members: A Round Table Discussion | 6-7 p.m. | Supporting West Ashley, 720 Magnolia Rd. | Free | “Come meet the professional members of Supporting West Ashley and let’s open the table up for whatever unfolds regarding your reproductive wellness and family needs.”
Learn
○ Sweetgrass Basket Thursdays | 10-11:30 a.m. | Neema Fine Art Gallery, 3 Broad St. | $19-$25 | Join artist Linda Horlback as she answers any and all questions regarding sweetgrass basket weaving.
Art
○ Paint and Sip Class: Love Birds | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | For the Love of Art, 2317 Ashley River Rd., West Ashley | $30 | BYOB. 🎨
○ Curator-led tour of the Permanent Collection | 2:30-3:30 p.m. | Gibbes Museum of Art | Included in admission | “Explore the Gibbes Museum of Art’s permanent collection with a curator from the museum. Advance registration is not needed.”
Friday, August 23
Tide
○ Low: 6:57 a.m. + 7:31 p.m.
○ High: 1:26 a.m. + 2:00 p.m.
WaterCooler
○ Charleston RiverDogs vs. Kannapolis Intimidators | 7:05 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park | $9+
Show
○ Alan Jackson | 7:30 p.m. | North Charleston Coliseum | $48.99+ | It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere, so grab a beer + sing along with one of country music’s favorite icons. 🎸
○ Rocket Man: A Tribute to Sir Elton John | 8 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall | $15-$25 | Elton John may be done with touring, but ‘Saturday (or Friday, in this case) Night’s Alright’ to spend the evening singing along to his classics thanks to Tokyo Joe’s tribute band. 🎹
○ John Papa Gros w/ Battery Brass Band | 9 p.m. | Charleston Pour House | $12
Party
○ Sad & Boujee: An Emo + Trap Party | 8 p.m.-12 a.m. | Music Farm | $10 | If you’ve ever wondered what Drake mixed with Panic! At the Disco would sound like, this DJ’s got just the tracks for you. 🎧
Cause
○ 13th Annual Golf Classic & Evening Gala | 12 p.m. | Daniel Island Club, 600 Island Park Dr. | $175 | An evening of food, cocktails, dancing + more, benefitting Abby’s Friends – a foundation on a mission to find a cure for Type 1 Diabetes.
TheBuy
○ Daniel Island Night Market | 5-9 p.m. | 870 Island Park Dr. | Free admission
Art
○ Paint and Sip Class: Seabrook Sunset | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | For the Love of Art, 2317 Ashley River Rd., West Ashley | $30 | BYOB. 🎨
Saturday, August 24
Tide
○ Low: 8:40 a.m. + 9:34 p.m.
○ High: 2:21 a.m. + 2:59 p.m.
TodayIs
○ National Waffle Day. Where’s Leslie Knope? 🥞
WaterCooler
○ Charleston RiverDogs vs. Kannapolis Intimidators | 6:05 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park | $8+
ForKids
○ Charleston Royal Princess Ball | 9 a.m.-6:15 p.m. | Brittlebank Park, 0 Lockwood Dr. | $25-$40 | Live performances, storytelling, + meet and greets with your favorite Disney princesses. 👸
Show
○ World Wide Suicide: A Tribute to Pearl Jam | 9 p.m. | Charleston Pour House | $15
TheBuy
○ PoHo Night Market | 5-9 p.m. | Charleston Pour House | Free to attend | Spend the evening browsing through 30+ local vendors.
Active
○ Yoga at the Square | 9 a.m. | Marion Square, 329 Meeting St. | Free | This month’s featured studio is Charleston Power Yoga. 🧘
Learn
○ Back To School Vision Board Workshop | 2-6:30 p.m. | Miner Crosby Community Center, 3901 Paramount Dr., North Charleston | Free | The goal of this workshop is to empower youths + young adults to be unafraid of putting their dreams on paper and begin pursuing them. Register here.
Cause
○ Warrior Surf Foundation’s 3rd Annual Raffle & Auction | 5-10 p.m. | Bohemian Bull, 1531 Folly Rd., James Island | Free to attend, $35+ for raffle tickets | Enjoy free beer + food with a raffle ticket. Proceeds go toward free surf therapy services for veterans + their families. 🏄
Film
○ Waterfront Music & Movies – Final Week | 6-10:30 p.m. | Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park | Free admission | Hear a special concert performed by the East Cooper Baptist Church Orchestra, then grab some snacks + settle in to watch a screening of ‘The Greatest Showman.’
Sunday, August 25
Tide
○ Low: 9:40 a.m. + 10:38 p.m.
○ High: 3:22 a.m. + 4:02 p.m.
WaterCooler
○ Charleston RiverDogs vs. Kannapolis Intimidators | 5:05 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park | $8+
Cause
○ Homeless to Hope Benefit Concert | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Gaillard Center | $33-$253 | Come support Homeless to Hope Foundation by attending this concert alongside mayors John Tecklenburg + Will Haynie.
Festival
○ S.C. Reggae Jerk Wine Festival | 12-7 p.m. | Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, 3550 Ashley River Rd. | $25-$40 | Celebrate Jamaican culture with Jerk foods + various wines while listening to reggae tunes. 🇯🇲
Dish
○ Puerto Rico Pop-Up Dinner Series | 5 p.m. | Wild Common, 103 Spring St. | $65 | Join Chef Orlando Pagán for a four-course dinner of authentic, family-recipe Puerto Rican dishes. Special piña coladas + rum cocktails included. 🇵🇷
○ Hot Nights in the Holy City at Middleton Place Restaurant | 6-9 p.m. | Middleton Place Restaurant, 4300 Ashley River Rd. | Price TBD | “Commemorate the end of the summer as the Middleton Place Restaurant presents a menu of sustainably caught seafood dishes paired with heat quenching local brews from Holy City Brewing Company in the restaurant.”
Active
○ Free Weekly Yoga at Beech Daniel Island | 8-9 a.m. | Beech, 864 Island Park Dr., Daniel Island | Free | Bring your own yoga mat. 🧘
Cause
○ Sunset Harbor Cruise Fundraiser | 5-7 p.m. | Dock at Shem Creek (Red’s Ice House side), 98 Church St., Mount Pleasant | $75 | Enjoy music, light bites, + drinks benefiting the Charleston County Parks Foundation’s Pass it Forward Project.
Monday, August 26 – Saturday, August 31
Monday, August 26
Tide
○ Low: 10:43 a.m. + 11:40 p.m.
○ High: 4:26 a.m. + 5:04 p.m.
TodayIs
○ National Dog Day. 🐶
Show
○ Brian Courtney Wilson | 7 p.m. | Music Farm | $20
Active
○ Bendy Brewski Yoga | 6:30 p.m. | Frothy Beard Brewing Co., 1401 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. | $15 | Bring a yoga mat + unwind with a beer. 🧘
○ Ladies PickleBall | 11 a.m. | Citadel Mall, 2070 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. | $45 | Take GNO to the next level with a couple rounds of competitive pickleball.
Outdoor
○ Guided Animal Forest Tour | 11 a.m. | Friends of Charles Towne Landing, 1500 Old Towne Rd. | Free with park admission
Film
○ A League of Their Own | 7 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall | $8 | Gather your girl squad for this film screening + half off wine.
Art
○ Senior Day: Crabby Crab (55+) | 1-4 p.m. | For the Love of Art, 2317 Ashley River Rd., West Ashley | $25 after discount (enter code “SENIOR”) | Water + coffee provided. 🦀
Learn
○ Master Gardeners | 4-7 p.m. | Daniel Island Library, 2301 Daniel Island Dr. | Free-$6 | “The Tri-County Master Gardeners will be here at the Library every first Monday at 4 pm to answer your gardening questions. Bring a soil sample, and we will send it to the Clemson Extension for analysis at a cost of $6.00.” 🌿
Tuesday, August 27
Tide
○ Low: 11:44 a.m.
○ High: 5:29 a.m. + 6:05 p.m.
Learn
○ CHS Hort: Summer Workshop Series: Beekeeping, Biology & Blooms | 9:30 a.m. | Charleston Horticultural Society, 46 Windermere Blvd. | $15-$20 | You will learn all about the ins-and-outs of beekeeping. 🐝
Show
○ Simply Irresistible | 7 p.m. | 34 West Theater Company, 200 Meeting St. Suite 100 | $35 | Sip some champagne + enjoy this 80s musical-style comedy.
TryThis
○ Open Mic Night | 6 p.m. | Workshop, 1503 King St. | Have a talent you want to showcase? Start by coming to Open Mic Night at Workshop every Tuesday night. 🎤
Active
○ Frothy Fit Club | 7-8 p.m. | Frothy Beard Brewing Co., 1401 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. | Menu prices vary | Work out with fellow community members + enjoy beer and pizza after.
Outdoor
○ Walking Tour of Post-Civil War Ashley River Road Side | 1-4 p.m. | Drayton Hall, 3380 Ashley River Rd., West Ashley | $40 | “Curator Cameron Moon will lead a tour of the evolution of the Drayton Hall landscape close to Ashley River Road. She will take the group to areas never before interpreted at Drayton Hall to examine how the land was utilized from the colonial period to the 20th century.”
Wednesday, August 28
Tide
○ Low: 12:37 a.m. + 12:43 p.m.
○ High: 6:30 a.m. + 7:03 p.m.
TodayIs
○ National Red Wine Day. 🍷
Art
○ Paint and Sip Class: Morris Island Lighthouse | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | For the Love of Art, 2317 Ashley River Rd., West Ashley | $30 | Celebrate National Red Wine Day by bringing some with you to this painting class. BYOB. 🍷
Show
○ Lil Gotit | 7 p.m. | Music Farm | $18-$20
○ Dubbest | 7 p.m. | Bay Street Biergarten, 549 E. Bay St. | Free | “San Diego-based Dubbest brings the sweet reggae vibes of their Daydream Summer Tour to Charleston.”
Drink
○ On Wednesdays We Drink Pink | 4-10 p.m. | Camellias at Hotel Bennett, 404 King St. | Menu prices vary | Channel your inner Regina George + drink pink (rosé) while wearing (or not wearing) pink at a pink bar on a Wednesday. Drink specials on select rosé. 🍷
Learn
○ Wedding Photography Tour with Vanessa Joy | 7-10 p.m. | Renaissance Charleston Historic District Hotel, 68 Wentworth St. | $25 | Have a passion for shooting someone’s big day? Learn tips + tricks from New York City wedding photographer Vanessa Joy. 📷
Read
○ Marvel Comics #1000 Launch Party | Captain’s Comics and Toys, 1209 D Sam Rittenberg Blvd., West Ashley | Free to attend | Come out for the release of Marvel’s 96-page comic filled with iconic characters + nostalgic stories. This 1000th issue also features “the untold history of Marvel and key moments for the future of Marvel comics.”
Outdoor
○ Wacky Wednesdays | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Charleston Aqua Park, 3050 Marlin Rd., John’s Island | $10 | Beat the heat by coming out to play in the water for only $10.
○ Astronomy in the Park | 8 p.m. | Brittlebank Park, 0 Lockwood Dr. | Free | Peer through a telescope at the moon, stars, + planets. 🔭
Thursday, August 29
Tide
○ Low: 1:31 a.m. + 1:40 p.m.
○ High: 7:28 a.m. + 7:58 p.m.
Learn
○ Style + Capture: Photo Styling Workshop | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | The Community CHS, 701 E Bay St. Suite 102 | $50 | Learn how to brand your business or even just yourself with this photography + social media workshop. 📷
○ Goal Setting + Planning Workshop | 9-10 a.m. | Location TBD | $25
Show
○ Elvis Ain’t Dead Fest 4 | 9 p.m. | Charleston Pour House | $12 | Enjoy food + an ice cream bar while listening to various bands keep Elvis’ spirit alive.
○ Andy Grammer w/ Filmore | 7 p.m. | Music Farm | $10 | ‘Keep your head up’ while singing along to Andy Grammer + getting a taste of Filmore – a rising country band.
Read
○ Kathryn Smith Book Signing | 5:30-7 p.m. | Buxton Books, 160 King St. | Free to attend | Meet Kathryn Smith + get a signed copy of “Gertie: The Fabulous Life of Gertrude Sanford Legendre” – a biography of an inspiring woman from Aiken S.C.. 📖
Art
○ Paint and Sip Class: Sunset for Two | 7 p.m. | For the Love of Art, 2317 Ashley River Rd., West Ashley | $30 | BYOB + paint a scenic beach sunset. You can bring a partner or come with friends. 🍷
Learn
○ CHS Hort: Summer Workshop Series: Gardening for Charleston Transplants | 6 p.m. | Charleston Horticultural Society, 46 Windermere Blvd. | $15-$20 | “Moving or transferring to another place and climate typically comes with some effort or upheaval- join CHS transplant from the north, Master Gardener Carol Poloski, for a presentation on how to acclimate to a southern growing environment with confidence and ease.” 🌿
Friday, August 30
Tide
○ Low: 2:22 a.m. + 2:35 p.m.
○ High: 8:25 a.m. + 8:51 p.m.
TodayIs
○ National Beach Day. No better day to live near the beach. 🏖️
WaterCooler
○ Charleston RiverDogs vs. Greenville Drive | 7:05 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park | $9+
Outdoor
○ The Town Market and Movie Night | 6 p.m. | The Town Market on James Island | Free to attend | Watch “Dirty Dancing”, wander through local vendors + food trucks, and enjoy a variety of kid-friendly activities.
○ Firework Friday Cruise | 9-10:30 p.m. | Saltwater Cycle, 8 Ashley Point Dr. | $40+ | Cruise around CHS while having the best view of the RiverDogs’ firework display. 🎇
Festival
○ 11th Annual Lowcountry Jazz Festival | 7:30 p.m. | Gaillard Center | $85 | Come dressed in all white and enjoy local jazz artists, wine, + light bites.
TheBuy
○ Daniel Island Night Market | 5-9 p.m. | 870 Island Park Dr. | Free admission
Show
○ Two Nights of Keller Williams | Pour House 17th Anniversary | 8 p.m. | Charleston Pour House | $22+ | Celebrate Charleston Pour House’s 17th anniversary with a two-night showing of Keller Williams.
○ Tyler Meacham Summer Tour | 8-11 p.m. | Dockery’s, 880 Island Park Dr., Daniel Island | Free to attend | Dine on delicious food while enjoying Tyler Meacham’s live music.
Film
○ David Byrne’s Night at the Movies | 6:30 + 8:30 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall | $8 individual, $10 two film pass | See “True Stories” at 6:30 p.m. or “Stop Making Sense” at 8:30 p.m. Or, for $10, see both films back-to-back.
Saturday, August 31
Tide
○ Low: 3:12 a.m. + 3:30 p.m.
○ High: 9:20 a.m. + 9:42 p.m.
WaterCooler
○ Charleston RiverDogs vs. Greenville Drive | 6:05 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park | $8+
Outdoor
○ Cast Off Monthly Fishing Tournament | 6 a.m.-2 p.m. | Folly Beach Pier, 101 E Arctic Ave. | $5-$10 🎣
Show
○ Jerry Jacobs & Haley Mae Campbell | 7 p.m. | Music Farm, 32 Ann St. | $10
Party
○ JDRF Ride Kick Off Party | 5-9 p.m. | Tradesman Brewing Co., 1647 King St. Ext. | “Our team of riders have been preparing to pedal 100 miles in one of 5 different U.S. cities all to raise funds and awareness for Type 1 Diabetes research and treatment. This party is our send off celebration before they roll out.” Food trucks + festivities.
TryThis
○ Southern Hospitality Showdown | 7 a.m.-6 p.m. | CrossFit Charleston, 450 Deanna Ln. Unit B2 | $175-$225 | Kick off Labor Day weekend by getting a team together to compete in CrossFit Charleston’s first inaugural team competition.
○ Cars and Coffee | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | Crosstowne Church, 1941 Bees Ferry Rd., West Ashley | Free to attend | Bring your own vehicles or just come out and enjoy those of fellow Charlestonians. 🚗
Active
○ Sunrise Yoga and Brunch | 7 a.m. | Shadowmoss Plantation Golf Club, 20 Dunvegan Dr., North Charleston | Free 🧘
Sunday, September 1
WaterCooler
○ Charleston RiverDogs vs Greenville Drive | 5:05 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park | $8+
TryThis
○ 80’s Bar Crawl on King Street | 3-11 p.m. | The Brick, 24 Ann St. | $10-$25 | “Bust out your leg warmers, friendship bracelets, hyper-color shirts, and your Chuck Converse, because we are kicking it old school.” 📻
○ Jazz Brunch Cruise | 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | Charleston City Marina, 17 Lockwood Dr. | $46.95
Show
○ ROBOSCHEMA 3 | 9 p.m. | Charleston Pour House | $12
○ Footloose | 3 p.m. | Charleston Stage Company, 135 Church St. | $29-$71 | ‘Kick off the Sunday shoes’ (literally) + come out and sing along to this classic musical. 🕺
○ Lowcountry Jazz Festival: Day 2 | 7:30 p.m. | Gaillard Center | $68+ | Dave Koz and Friends Summer Horns with Gerald Albright, Rick Braun, Kenny Lattimore and Aubrey Logan; Marion Meadows; Kirk Whalum; and Jonathan Butler.
Party
○ Three Year Anniversary Party | 7-11 p.m. | Holy City Salsa Dance Studio, 1954 Ashley River Rd. Suite H, West Ashley | Toast to three years of salsa at Holy City Salsa. Performances, dancing, + lessons included. 💃
Dish
○ Basic Kitchen Salad Party | 6:30-9 p.m. | Basic Kitchen, 82 Wentworth St. | $25 | Join Basic Kitchen for its “Salad Party” featuring all six of their new salads, specialty cocktails, + a live DJ. This party is part of their Salad Project which began July 22, and all proceeds will benefit Green Heart Project’s Back to School campaign. 🥗
Labor Day weekend
Monday, September 2
TodayIs
○ Labor Day.
WaterCooler
○ Charleston RiverDogs vs Greenville Drive | 2:05 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park | $8+
Film
○ Girls Trip | 7 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall | $8 | Take GNO to the next level with this screening of the hilarious film ‘Girls Trip’ + enjoy half-priced wine.
Active
○ Daniel Island Happy Hour 5K Fall Series | 8:30 a.m. | Volvo Car Stadium | $35 | Blow off steam from a long workday by running this 5K + enjoying happy hour after. First beer is free. 🏃
○ Labor Day 5K | 8 a.m. | Wild Dunes Resort Beachfront | $25 | “End the summer on a high note with a fun run or walk on the beautiful Isle of Palms beach.”
TryThis
○ Wings and Wheels 2019 | 7-9 p.m. | 3157 Maybank Hwy., Johns Island | Free to attend | Bring your car or just yourself + come peruse through some of the coolest vehicles in CHS. Wing + drink specials. 🚗
Cause
○ Stuff a Truck | All day throughout September | John’s Island Regional Library, 3531 Maybank Hwy. | Free | “Help support the St. John’s Fire Department’s stuffed animal drive by contributing stuffed animals that are new or gently used. Donated stuffed animals will be given to children whose households have suffered fire damage.” 🐻