PlanAhead: July 2019

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Table of Contents

Monday, July 1 – Sunday, July 7

Monday, July 1

WaterCooler

Tuesday, July 2

Wednesday, July 3

Thursday, July 4

Friday, July 5

Saturday, July 6

Sunday, July 7

Monday, July 8 — Sunday, July 14

Monday, July 8

Tuesday, July 9

Wednesday, July 10

Thursday, July 11

Friday, July 12

Saturday, July 13

Sunday, July 14

Monday, July 15 — Sunday, July 21

Monday, July 15

Tuesday, July 16

Wednesday, July 17

Thursday, July 18

Friday, July 19

Saturday, July 20

Sunday, July 21

Monday, July 22 — Sunday, July 28

Monday, July 22

Tuesday, July 23

Wednesday, July 24

Thursday, 25

Friday, July 26

Saturday, July 27

Sunday, July 28

Monday, July 29 — Wednesday, July 31

Monday, July 29

Tuesday, July 30

Wednesday, July 31

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Hey Charleston, Katie here to share another month full of fun activities. 👋 While July means the brutal summer heat has arrived, there are tons of opportunities this month to beat the heat indoors and enjoy it while you’re outdoors. From Fourth of July celebrations to Luke Combs’ concert, there will be no reason to say, “I‘m bored,” this summer.

Let’s dive into all the fun + unique #MustDo events happening this July. 🏖️

Monday, July 1 – Sunday, July 7

Monday, July 1

WaterCooler

○ Charleston RiverDogs vs. Augusta GreenJackets | 7:05 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park | $8+

Show
○ Citizen Cope | 8 p.m. | Music Farm | $36

Art
○ Sip and Paint: America Sky | 6:30 p.m. | Frothy Beard Brewing Co., 1401 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. | $35 | Sip some reds + whites while painting red, white, + blue. BYOB. 🍷

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, July 2

WaterCooler
○ Charleston RiverDogs vs. Augusta GreenJackets | 7:05 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park | $8+

TryThis
○ 10th Annual Paws and Stripes Charleston Harbor Cruise | 8 p.m. | Spiritline Cruise, 40 Patriots Point Rd. | $45 | If you’re a Clemson fan (or can at least tolerate them), come out for a cruise full of dinner, drinks, live music, & friends. 🐯

Outdoor
○ Folly Family Fun Night | 5 p.m. | Folly River Park, 68-80 Center St. | Free | Bring your family for an evening of food, live music, + fun. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Art
○ Paint and Sip Class: Cherry Blossom Tree | 6:30 p.m. | For The Love of Art, 2317 Ashley River Rd. | $30 | Two great pink things: rosé + cherry blossoms.

Drink
○ All About America’s Wine Country | 6 p.m. | Accent on Wine, 132 S. Main St., Summerville | $10 | Drink around America with samples of 6 wines from 6 states.

Wednesday, July 3

TodayIs
○ Compliment Your Mirror Day. Self-love is very important — be sure to remind yourself how great + special you are every day.

WaterCooler
○ Charleston RiverDogs vs. Augusta GreenJackets | 6:35 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park | $8+

Party
○ Schema pre-4th of July Party | 9:30 p.m. | Charleston Pour House | $10 advanced, $12 at door | “A 4-piece instrumental outfit native to Charleston, SC. Schema intertwines dance grooves with progressive songwriting that creates an electro-synth tone.”

Art
○ Un-Wined with Watercolor | 6 p.m. | Redux Contemporary Art Center, 1056 King St. | $20-$25 | Sit back, relax, + sip while you learn different watercolor techniques. 🎨

Festival
○ Food Truck Festival | 5-8 p.m. | Spanish Oaks, 1515 Ashley River Rd. | Prices vary
○ Brookgreen Summer Music Festival: Mike Frost Band | 7-9 p.m. | Brookgreen Gardens, 1931 Brookgreen Dr., Murrells Inlet | Free with garden admission | “Bring a chair, grab a spot, relax, and enjoy some of your favorite music.” Food and refreshments will be available for purchase.

Thursday, July 4

TodayIs
○ Independence Day. 🇺🇸

Holiday 🎇
○ City of North Charleston’s 4th of July Festival | 3-9:45 p.m. | North Charleston Riverfront Park | Free admission + parking | Food trucks, children’s activities (including a giant sandbox + inflatable jump castles), live music, and a fireworks show starting at 9:10 p.m. Full schedule + more info here.
○ 4th of July Celebration at The Watch | 7-11 p.m. | The Watch Rooftop Kitchen and Spirits, 79 Wentworth St. | $35-$75 | Watch fireworks while munching on various food items that can be found here.
○ 4th of July Dinner Cruise | 6:30-10 p.m. | Spiritline Cruises, 360 Concord St. Suite 201 | $88 | Celebrate Independence Day with a four-course meal, live music, drinks, and more on the water + under fireworks.
○ Patriots Point Fireworks Blast | 4 p.m. | 40 Patriots Point Rd. | Free-$50 | Stay on land or hop aboard the USS Yorktown to watch the fireworks at Patriots Point.
○ Independence Day Celebration at Middleton Place | Middleton Place | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | “Spend the holiday at the home of a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Readings of the Declaration and interactive demonstrations will take place throughout the day.”
○ Uncle Sam Jam | 7 p.m. | Mount Pleasant Pier | $8 advanced, $10 at gate | Live music courtesy of Dave Landeo & The Sol Beats + fireworks.
○ Folly Beach Fireworks Display | Fireworks at approx. 9:30 p.m. | Folly Beach | Free
○ Sea Stars & Stripes | 7 p.m. | South Carolina Aquarium | $25-$60 | Spend the holiday with sea critters while enjoying special snacks, wine, + beer, followed by a firework show. 🐠
○ Fireworks and Freedom Fest | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | The Jerry Blackwell Sports Complex, 184 W. Boundary St., Summerville | Free | Enjoy beer, food, + fireworks at the Town of Summerville’s annual Fireworks and Freedom Fest.

Friday, July 5

Network
○ July 2019 Networking Happy Hour Meetup | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Bay Street Biergarten, 549 E Bay St. | Menu prices vary | Drink + network with fellow Charlestonians.

Art
○Paint and Sip Class: Cityscape Fireworks| 7-10 p.m. | For the Love of Art, 2317 Ashley River Rd., West Ashley | $30 | Inspired by last night’s fireworks? Break out your artsy side and put your memories on a canvas. BYOB. 🎨

Festival
○ Brookgreen Summer Music Festival: Sea Cruz Band | 7-9 p.m. | Brookgreen Gardens, 1931 Brookgreen Dr., Murrells Inlet | Free with garden admission | “Bring a chair, grab a spot, relax, and enjoy some of your favorite music.” Food and refreshments will be available for purchase.

TryThis
○ Tasting with Firefly Distillery | 3:30-6:30 p.m. | East Bay Wine & Spirits, 289 ½ E Bay St. | Free | From sweet tea to lemonade, come try the unique southern flavors Firefly has to offer. 🥃

Learn
○ From Slavery to Freedom: A Conversation | 6 p.m.- Sat. 3 p.m. | Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, 2550 Ashley River Rd., West Ashley | Free-$20 | Learn about the life of slavery firsthand with this free sleepover in the slave cabins at Magnolia Plantation. A bonfire + conversation will be held that night, followed by a day of living history in the morning (included in garden admission).

Saturday, July 6

TodayIs
○ National Fried Chicken Day. 🍗

Network
○ Aspire to Inspire Networking Event | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | The Ashley, 1940 Sam Rittenburg Rd., West Ashley | $25 | This is the perfect event for women who have a desire to start or grow a business but don’t know where to begin.

Read
○ Mary Alice Monroe Book Talk and Signing | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Wild Dunes Resort Grand Pavilion, 200 Grand Pavilion Blvd., Isle of Palms | Free | “Meet the author, mingle, and seaside book signing at the Wild Dunes Grand Pavilion. Copies of her new novel ‘The Summer Guests’ will be available for purchase.”

TryThis
○ 7th Annual History Fair | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Magnolia Plantation and Gardens | Free with admission ($20) | “The History Fair will showcase 30 historic organizations in education, religion, social services, the arts, and tourism.”

Show
○ Charleston Jazz Fest with Guitarist Terence Young | 7 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall | $20-$30

Party
○ Hook’d on Smoke Launch Party | 5-8 p.m. | Tradesman Brewing Co., 1647 King St. Ext. | Menu prices vary | Try some delicious ribs + listen to live music at Hook’d on Smoke food truck’s launch party.

Cause
○ United for Cause Crab Crack | 7-11:30 p.m. | 1001 King St. | $10 | Come out for a night of crab-cracking + dancing, all benefiting local youth + community programs. 🦀

Learn
○ Summer Sparkling Wine Class | 1-2:30 p.m. | Zero Restaurant + Bar, 0 George St. | $75 | Learn how to beat the heat with various sparkling wines. 🥂

Outdoor
○ Bocce Tournament | 8-11 p.m. | Charleston Sports Pub, 792 Folly Rd., James Island | Assemble a team of friends + have a great time playing bocce ball for cash prizes.

ForKids
○ Art Room Surprise | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, 25 Ann St. | Free with admission | “Children will be introduced to the week’s ‘Discover Den’ materials. Children will explore new media and artistic processes such as oil pastels, collage, weaving, sand art, and more.” Ages 2-10. 🎨

Sunday, July 7

TodayIs
○ Chocolate Day. Just what you need for Self Care Sunday. 🍫

Party
○ First Sunday Republic Garden Party Series w/ Midnight City | 3-8 p.m. | Republic Garden & Lounge, 462 King St. | Free | Live music + drink specials.

TryThis
○ Summer Studio Series: Friendship Bracelets | 1-3 p.m. | Artist & Craftsman Supply, 981 King St. | Free | You’re never too old to bring your bff + make bracelets together.

Active
○ Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series Race 3 | 7:15 a.m. | James Island County Park, 871 Riverland Dr. | $55-$224 🏃

Monday, July 8 — Sunday, July 14

Monday, July 8

Show
○ Fathom Events Presents: Hamlet | 7 p.m. | Terrace Theater | $14 | Benedict Cumberbatch plays Shakespeare’s icon Hamlet in the remaking of this tragedy. 🎭

ForKids
○ Fly Me to the Moon | 4 p.m. | Charleston County Public Library, 45 Windermere Blvd., West Ashley | Free | The story of the Apollo Moon Landing paired with hits from 1969. 🌝

Outdoor
○ Guided Animal Forest Tour | 11 a.m. | Friends of Charles Towne Landing, 1500 Old Towne Rd. | Free with park admission

Active
○ Intro to Aerial Series | 7:30-8:45 p.m. | Aerial Fit, 1045 5th Ave. Unit A | $138 | This six-week series will teach techniques of aerial to all experience levels.

ForKids
○ Full Steam Ahead | 3-3:30 p.m. | Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, 25 Ann St. | Free | Children ages 4-10 can participate in STEM activities to enhance their creative + analytical skills, including painting with robots, building bugs that can dance, + creating art through chemical reactions.

Tuesday, July 9

WaterCooler
○ Charleston RiverDogs vs. Rome Braves | 7:05 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park | $8+ | Helen McGuckin Night—“In May 2018, the RiverDogs received the following Google Review: ‘Just drove by, 2 out of 5 stars. The author, Helen McGuckin, is a Level 7 local guide on Google. The Charleston club has worked tirelessly since then to track down Helen in the hopes of a second chance. Helen, we hope this message reaches you and we promise an unforgettable night at the ballpark that we hope ends with a new review: ‘5/5 would do again.’ ⚾

Read
○ Joshua Becker’s East Coast Book Tour | 5:30-7 p.m. | Blue Bicycle Books, 420 King St. | Free | Listen to + converse with Joshua Becker about his new book, The Minimalist Home.

Show
○ The Ron Holloway Band | 9 p.m. | Charleston Pour House | $10 | Enjoy live music from one of the “busiest tenor saxophonists on today’s music scene.” 🎷

ForKids
○ Sink or Float Boats | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Pinckney Park, 461 Fort Johnson Rd., James Island | $15 | Buoyancy + density will be tested in this interactive experiment where kids will learn what sinks and what floats. ⛵
○ Art Room Surprise | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, 25 Ann St. | Free with admission | “Children will be introduced to the week’s ‘Discover Den’ materials. Children will explore new media and artistic processes such as oil pastels, collage, weaving, sand art, and more.” Ages 2-10. 🎨

TryThis
○ Game Night: Skee Ball Tourney | 8:30-10:30 p.m. | The Tattooed Moose, 2070 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., West Ashley | Free | Win a bar tab with a team or by yourself in this skee ball tournament.

Learn
○ Dirt N’ Details Lecture Series: How to Care for Roses | 12-1 p.m. | Brookgreen Gardens, 1931 Brookgreen Dr., Murrells Inlet | Free with admission | “Members of our horticulture staff, volunteers, as well as outside experts in the field of horticulture and gardening, will provide lectures and/or demonstrations. Bring your lunch and enjoy good information on gardening topics.” 🌹

Wednesday, July 10

WaterCooler
○ Charleston RiverDogs vs. Rome Braves | 12:05 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park | $8+

Show
○ Mamma Mia Sing Along | 6:30 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall | $8 | The classic movie, in sing-along form. 🎶
○ tomatoband w/ Masseuse | 9:30 p.m. | Charleston Pour House | $7
○ Broadway Rewind | 7 p.m. | Cultural Arts Center, 2070 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. Suite 112, West Ashley | $12-$45 | Hear your favorite new + old Broadway hits. 🎭

Film
○ The House with a Clock in its Walls | 8:30-10:30 p.m. | Freshfields Village, Kiawah Island | Free | Enjoy a free movie under the stars. BYO blanket, chair, and/or picnic.

Party
○ 7/10 Split Party | 4 p.m.-2 a.m. | The Alley, 131 Columbus St. | $10 bowling | Come celebrate a term not worth celebration with menu specials, special cocktails, trivia, bowling, + free arcade games. 🎳

Active
○ Popsicles and Predictions Pub Run | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Tradesman Brewing Co., 1647 King St. Ext. | Free | 3 mile run followed by popsicles to cool down.

TheBuy
○ Merry Makers | 12-6 p.m. | South Carolina Society Hall, 72 Meeting St. | Prices vary | Stop by for food, drinks, + local vendors.

ForKids
○ 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.

Learn
○ Gullah Geechee Program Series: “Gullah Geechee Skrent (Strength)” | 1 p.m. | Brookgreen Gardens, 1931 Brookgreen Dr., Murrells Inlet | Free with admission | “Presented by Ron Daise, the 50-minute interactive program informs about values and qualities that are inherent to Gullah Geechee heritage, as relayed through songs, poetry, excerpts from cultural writings, and personal insights.”

Thursday, July 11

Show
○ Luke Combs: Beer Never Broke My Heart Tour | 7 p.m. | Volvo Car Stadium | $144+ | His music will “hit [you] like a hurricane.” 🎶

WaterCooler
○ Charleston RiverDogs vs. Rome Braves | 7:05 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park | $8+

TryThis
○ Sips and Sweets | 7-9 p.m. | Savannah Bee Company, 270 King St. | $20 | Enjoy three homemade desserts paired with various meads. 🍰

Cause
○ Hot in the City: Drinks for a Cause | 5-8 p.m. | Edmund’s Oast Brewing Co., 1505 King St. #115 | Free | A portion of proceeds from drink sales go towards Drayton Hall.

Network
○ July Event | 5:30-8 p.m. | Ms. Rose’s Fine Food & Cocktails, 1090 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., West Ashley | Free-$19 | Topic of July’s event: The Problem of Customer Service and Customer Experience in IT. 🖥️

Learn
○ Archaeology Thursdays at Drayton Hall | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Drayton Hall, 3380 Ashley River Rd., West Ashley | Free with admission | Archaeology demonstrations located in Hill Hall.

Art
○ Curator-led Tour of Black Refractions | 2:30 p.m. | Gibbes Museum of Art, 135 Meeting St. | Free with admission | Curator Sara Arnold will be leading this special tour of the exhibit Black Refractions: Highlights from the Studio Museum in Harlem.

Friday, July 12

Talk
○ Women Entrepreneurs Summer Keynote | 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Uncork, 476 King St. | Free-$26 | Learn strategies for achieving work-life balance + harmony.
○ Literary Gibbes: A Book Club Discussion | 1-2:30 p.m. | Gibbes Museum of Art, 135 Meeting St. | Free | Grab a snack or drink from the café + delve into a discussion of Nell Painter’s book Old in Art School: A Memoir of Starting Over.

TryThis
○ Summer Wine & Wellness | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | New Hope Chiropractic, 1483 Tobias Gadson Blvd. Suite 106 | Free | Ladies, enjoy this free night out with wine, food + chatting with other women who love health + wellness. 🍷
○ Jam on the Water Concert Cruise: The Band by Kozelski | 7-9 p.m. | City Marina, 17 Lockwood Dr. | $25

TheBuy
○ Daniel Island Night Market | 5-9 p.m. | 870 Island Park Dr. | Free admission

Saturday, July 13

TodayIs
○ National French Fry Day. 🍟

TryThis
○ Shaggin’ on the Cooper Mount Pleasant Pier | 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. 🕺
○ Share Your History on Brookgreen’s Birthday | 1-4:30 p.m. | Brookgreen Gardens, 1931 Brookgreen Dr., Murrells Inlet | Free with admission | Celebrate Brookgreen Gardens’ 88th birthday by bringing your own family heirlooms to share + photograph and potentially lend them for future exhibits. Cake will be provided. 🍰

Festival
○ Sweetgrass Festival | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Mt. Pleasant Waterfront Park, 99 Harry Hallman Blvd., Mount Pleasant | Free | Celebrate the Gullah Geechee cultural heritage with local basket makers + other artisan vendors, local bites, live demonstrations, storytelling, African drumming, and dance performances.

WaterCooler
○ Charleston Battery vs. Memphis 901 FC | 7:30 p.m. | MUSC Health Stadium | $15

○ The O’Jays & Friends | 7 p.m. | North Charleston Performing Arts Center | $45+

Learn
○ Two Centuries of Ferry Service Across the Cooper River | 12-1 p.m. | Wando Mount Pleasant Library, 1400 Carolina Park Blvd. | Free | CCPL’s historian Dr. Nic Butler will discuss different ways animals + humans were transported from Mount Pleasant to Charleston before the bridge was constructed. ⛴️

ForKids
○ Youth Open Mic Night | 5-7 p.m. | Itinerate Literate Bookstop, 4824 Chateau Ave., North Charleston | Free | Kids 18 and younger are encouraged to come out and showcase their skills at this open mic night every second Saturday. 🎤

TryThis
○ Holy City Melee | 6-11 p.m. | 56 Beaufain St. | $40-$110 | Love professional boxing? Now’s your chance to watch up close and personal. 🥊

Active
○ Spikeball Tournament | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Hanahan Rec Complex, 3100 Mabeline Rd., Hanahan | $50-$80 per team | There will be divisions for all player types, along with snacks, drinks, activities, prizes, + more.

Cause
○ Pure Barre Mt. Pleasant Popup Workout | 9:15 a.m.-12 p.m. | Mex 1 Coastal Cantina, 1109 Park West Blvd., Mount Pleasant | $5 | 50 minute workout + drink specials to follow. 100% of the proceeds go towards Warrior Surf Foundation.

Dish
○ National French Fry Day | 11 a.m.-10 p.m. | Rusty Bull Brewing Co., 3005 W. Montague Ave. Suite 110, North Charleston | Menu prices vary | Celebrate the best holiday with Rusty Bull’s unique fry specials: poutine, pizza fries, + buffalo chicken nacho fries. 😋

Sunday, July 14

TryThis
○ $500 Flip Cup Karaoke Tournament | 3-6 p.m. | The Brick, 24 Ann St. | $5 per individual, $25 per team | Once a month, teams will participate in rounds of flip cup to gain a spot in the final round to win $500 this September. Winners picks a song for losing team to karaoke to.
○ Couples Challenge | 2-5 p.m. | The Challenge Course at James Island County Park | $25 | Gain a new level of trust with the one you love at this challenge course.
○ Succulent Sunday Funday| 12-2 p.m. | Parcel 32, 442 King St. | $50 | Learn all about succulent care while making your own unique arrangements. All materials are provided. (If you want to start the fun with an early brunch, put “Succulent Sunday” in your reservation note for 10% off your meal.)

Cause
○ Wimbledon Brunch Benefitting SECR | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | The Wickliffe House, 178 Ashley Ave., West Ashley | $60 | Watch Wimbledon matches during brunch along with other activities, all benefitting Southeast Corgi Rescue. 🎾
○ AdoptAPupLooza | 12-4 p.m. | Pet Helpers Adoption Shelter, 1447 Folly Rd., James Island | Prices vary | Giveaways, live music, food, $5 Moscow Mules, + puppies that need a good home. 🐶

ForKids
○ Nickelodeon’s JoJo Siwa: D.R.E.A.M the Tour | 7 p.m. | Volvo Car Stadium | $35-$65
○ Brown Bag STEM Challenge | 3:30-4 p.m. | Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, 25 Ann St. | Free with admission | “Ages 4-10 are invited to tackle a STEM challenge each week. Pick up a brown bag containing the materials your family needs to complete the challenge at the Front Desk. Work as a team to design and build your project and then test your design against others.”
○ SuperStars | 10-12 p.m. | Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, 25 Ann St. | Free | Every second and fourth Sunday of the month, CML will open before hours to provide an environment for children with special needs to enjoy a visit to the library without over-stimulation.

Active
○ Yoga Fusion: A Vin Yin Nidra Experience | 1-3 p.m. | Community Yoga, 815 Savannah Hwy. | $20 | “Join Ally Hopper and Kerry Wischusen for an all-inclusive workshop designed for your body and mind to experience the three stages of yoga.” 🧘‍♀️

Party
○ Bastille Day Fete at NICO | 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. | NICO, 201 Coleman Blvd., Mount Pleasant | Menu prices vary | “The day-long event honoring French independence will feature carnival games, jump castle, traditional French fare, champagne, and local beverages.” If you would like to make brunch reservations, click here.

Monday, July 15 — Sunday, July 21

Monday, July 15

Film
○ Mary Poppins Returns | 6 p.m. | Citadel Mall | Free

Active
○ Mind-Body Connection Class | 4 p.m. | Hollings Cancer Center at MUSC, 86 Jonathan Lucas St. | Free | All cancer patients + survivors are encouraged to come out for a free meditation session. Mats will be provided.
○ H2O Moves at Whirlin’ Waters | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Whirlin’ Waters Adventure Park, 8888 University Blvd., North Charleston | $50 | Water aerobics for all fitness levels.

TryThis
○ Food & Beverage Night at Franny’s Farmacy | 8-11 p.m. | Franny’s Farmacy, 473 King St. | Employees of the food + bev industry can enjoy free beer, free bbq, a swag bag, + other deals to honor all your hard work.

Cause
○ Folly Beach Litter Sweep | 6 p.m. | Meet at 1200 Block East Walkover, Folly Beach | Free | Give back to our beaches by helping to pick up litter + join the crew for snacks to follow. 🏖️

ForKids
○ Full Steam Ahead | 3-3:30 p.m. | Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, 25 Ann St. | Free | Children ages 4-10 can participate in STEM activities to enhance their creative + analytical skills, including painting with robots, building bugs that can dance, + creating art through chemical reactions.

Tuesday, July 16

Talk
○ YNPN Power Up | 8-9 a.m. | The Park Cafe, 730 Rutledge Ave. | Free | Join Young Nonprofit Professional Network for a talk addressing equity, diversity, + inclusion.

Cause
○ Wine For a Cure | 6-8 p.m. | Avondale Wine & Cheese | 813 Savannah Hwy. Suite B, West Ashley | $1 of each glass purchased will go towards Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. 🍷

TryThis
○ Candle Making Class | 11 a.m. | Pluff Mud Mercantile, 2408 R Ashley River Rd., West Ashley | $58 🕯️

Learn
○ Beyond Our Walls: Building the Next-Generation Aquarium | 5:30-7 p.m. | Pawley’s Island Brewing Co., 2668 Industrial Ave. | Free | Sip ocean-themed drinks while learning about the South Carolina Aquarium’s mission, impact, + more.

Wednesday, July 17

TodayIs
○ National Hot Dog Day. 🌭

Active
○ Summer Downtown Bocce League | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Fuel Charleston, 211 Rutledge Ave. | $49 per individual, $294 per team | Teams can enjoy 8 weeks of tournament play + food and drink specials.

Show
○ ROXY ROCA | 8 p.m. | Charleston Pour House | $5

Network
○ KW Young Professionals Launch | 4-7 p.m. | The Riley Park Club, 360 Fishburne St. | Free | Are you a young real estate professional looking to enhance your leadership abilities, business strategies, + more? This free networking event is the perfect opportunity to do so. Drinks + small bites provided.

Drink
○ Pixar Trivia and Beer Release | 8-10:30 p.m. | Fam’s Brewing Co., 1291 Folly Road, James Island | Free trivia, food + drink prices vary | Think you know Pixar films? Test your knowledge + potentially win a bar tab. 🍺

Dish
○ National Hot Dog Day at Rusty Bull | 11 a.m.-11 p.m. | Rusty Bull Brewing Co., 3005 W. Montague Ave. Suite 110, North Charleston | Menu prices vary | Love hot dogs? Celebrate National Hot Dog Day by trying Rusty Bull’s holiday creation: a deep fried, bacon-wrapped hot dog with pimento cheese, pickled okra, beer mustard, homemade habanero relish, + french fries all in one bun. 🌭

Thursday, July 18

WaterCooler
○ Charleston RiverDogs vs. Lexington Legends | 7:05 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park | $8+

Film
○ Film Thursday: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone | 8:30-11 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
○ How Did This Get Made- Live! | 7:30 p.m. | Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St. | $38-$78 | Paul Scheer, Jason Mantzoukas, + June Diane Raphael created a comedic podcast about some of the worst films created and are here to talk about it live.
○ Jerry Garcia Band Cover Band | 8:30 p.m. | Charleston Pour House | $10

Network
○ Gator Gathering with Scott Stricklin | 6-8 p.m. | Creekside Kitchen & Brewhouse, 2600 Savannah Hwy. Suite B | $15 | Join University of Florida Athletic Director Scott Stricklin + fellow Gators at this networking event. Buffet included in ticket price. 🐊

Cause
○ Wine and Co Wine Tasting | 6-8 p.m. | Wine & Company, 441 Meeting St. Suite B | Menu prices vary | Proceeds go towards Red Shoe Society of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston. 🍷
○ Thankful Thursday — Lowcountry Land Trust | 5-8 p.m. | Tradesman Brewing Co., 1647 King St. Ext. | Menu prices vary | $1 of every beer will go towards helping Lowcountry Land Trust’s work.
○ Summer Turtle Social | 4-8 p.m. | Saltwater Cowboys, 130 Mill St., Mount Pleasant | Menu prices vary | Chat + snack with fellow turtle-lovers all benefitting the Sea Turtle Care Center and the Turtle Survival Alliance. 🐢

Friday, July 19

WaterCooler
○ Charleston RiverDogs vs. Lexington Legends | 7:05 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park | $9+ | Domestic violence awareness night.

Cause
○ Flood Tide Co. x Charleston Waterkeeper Reef Construction | 2:30-5:30 p.m. | Wappoo Cut Boat Ramp, Tranquil Dr. | Free | Come out and help construct an oyster reef on Elliott’s Cut. Register here before spots fill up.

Talk
○ TEANA 2019 Annual Conference | 9 a.m.- July 22 noon | The Mills House Wyndham Grand Hotel, 115 Meeting St. | $800+

ForKids
○ Wee Wild Ones | 10-11 a.m. | Palmetto Islands County Park, 444 Needlerush Pkwy., Mount Pleasant | $10 | Kids ages 1-5 can enjoy a real-life version of Eye Spy to learn all about nature. 🌿
○ North Charleston Presents Summer Children’s Theater Performance | 10 a.m. | Northwoods Park and Recreation Center, 8348 Greenridge Rd., North Charleston | $2/child, free for adults

Outdoor
○ Charleston Yacht Club Open Regatta | 7 p.m. | The Charleston Yacht Club, 17 Lockwood Dr. | $25-$65 | For more information on the event, check out their Facebook page. To register, head to their website. ⛵

TheBuy
○ Daniel Island Night Market | 5-9 p.m. | 870 Island Park Dr. | Free admission

Art
○ Rebecca Hoyle Open Studio & Art Show | 4-8 p.m. | 333 Hobcaw Dr., Mount Pleasant | Free

Saturday, July 20

TodayIs
○ Apollo 11 Moon Landing 50th Anniversary. 🌝
○ National Hammock Day. Break out your ENO + take some time to relax.

Outdoor
○ 6th Annual Ladybug Release | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Magnolia Plantation and Gardens | $20 for adults | Kids can release ladybugs anywhere in the gardens. There will also be a ladybug costume contest, face painting, interactive activities, + displays. 🐞

WaterCooler
○ Charleston RiverDogs vs. Lexington Legends | 6:05 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park | $8+ | World’s Largest Moon Landing—moon trivia, moonwalking, + Moon Pies. If the game is shorter than Neil Armstrong‘s 2 hours, 31 minutes + 40 seconds on the moon, fans will leave with a voucher to another RiverDogs game.

Show
○ Charleston Variety Show | 2 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall | $18-$38 | “Charleston’s Musical Variety Spectacular is all new for 2019 and features the very best in Pop, Rock, Country and Broadway!”

Art
○ Fashion Illustration Watercolor Workshop with Daniel Velasco | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | The Charleston Museum | $50-$65 | Join Daniel Velasco as he teaches about different hands-on techniques of fashion designing, inspired by the museum’s new exhibit War on Fashion. 🎨

Learn
○ Seersucker Strolls | 9:30-11:30 a.m. | Hutchinson Square Fountain, 102 S Main St., Summerville | $18 | Come in your best seersucker outfits (not required) for this guided tour of Historic Summerville.

TryThis
○ Stranger Than the 80s Pub Crawl | 4-11 p.m. | Park Circle, E Montague Ave., North Charleston | $20-$25 | Break out your brightest leg warmers + windbreakers and get ready to crawl through the pubs of Park Circle for this 80s + Stranger Things-themed bar crawl. Drink + food specials, themed drinks, + more. 📻
○ July Charleston Night Bazaar | 5-10 p.m. | Edmund’s Oast Brewing Co., 1505 King St. | Prices vary | “Every third Saturday! Local artisans & crafters featuring vintage, jewelry, soaps, candles, mixed media, & more!”

Cause
○ Neighborhood Cleanup & Brewery Hangout | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Tradesman Brewing Co., 1647 King St. Ext. | Charleston Surfrider Foundation, Amplified Ag, + Keep Charleston Beautiful are hosting a neighborhood cleanup in Charleston. Volunteers get a free beer afterward, and $1 of every sale after that go towards these organizations. 🍺

Dish
○ Moon Landing Dinner | 5-10 p.m. | Wild Common, 103 Spring St. | $65 | Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 with a replica of the dinner that welcomed back the astronauts in 1969. Click here to make a reservation. 🌝

Film
○ Glory 30th Anniversary Screening | 6 p.m. | Fort Moultrie Visitor Center, 1214 Middle St., Sullivan’s Island | Free | Enjoy a free screening of Glory – a war story with a very significant battle at Charleston’s very own Fort Wagner – in honor of the film’s 30th anniversary. It’s recommended to RSVP ahead of time by calling (843) 577-0242.

Sunday, July 21

WaterCooler
○ Charleston RiverDogs vs. Lexington Legends | 5:05 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park | $8+

Active
○ Sunset Room Yoga | 10-11 a.m. | Wiki Wiki Sandbar, 106 East Ashley Ave., Folly Beach | $20 | A gentle flow yoga perfect for those new to yoga or those with years of experience, brunch menu available after session.
○ Family Yoga Sunday | 2-3 p.m. | Community Yoga, 815 Savannah Hwy. | $16 for first adult + kid, $4 every additional person after | What better way to spend the day with your family then spending quality time focusing on mind + body wellness.

Show
○ Charleston Variety Show | 3 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall | $18-$38 | “Charleston’s Musical Variety Spectacular is all new for 2019 and features the very best in Pop, Rock, Country and Broadway!”
○ High Plains Drifters Perform The Beastie Boys’ “Licensed to Ill” | 9:30 p.m. | Charleston Pour House | $13

TheBuy
○ Holy City Vintage Market at the French Eclectic | 12-5 p.m. | French Eclectic, 4244 Scott St., North Charleston | Free admission | Rain or shine, come out to this unique market for all things vintage.

Learn
○ Barre Above Training | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | O2 Fitness Club, 848 Folly Rd., James Island | $250 advanced | Love Barre? Now’s your chance to become a certified instructor with this training course.

Monday, July 22 — Sunday, July 28

Monday, July 22

Show
○ Harry Potter + the Half-Blood Prince | 7 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall | $8

Learn
○ Indigo in the Fabric of Early South Carolina | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Otranto Road Library, 2261 Otranto Rd., North Charleston | Free | “Join CCPL’s historian, Dr. Nic Butler, for an illustrated overview of the historical context of indigo’s rise and fall in early South Carolina.”

Active
○ H2O Moves at Whirlin’ Waters | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Whirlin’ Waters Adventure Park, 8888 University Blvd., North Charleston | $50 | Water aerobics for all fitness levels.

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. 👩‍🏫

TryThis
○ Rubber Ducky Race | 8-9:30 p.m. | Recovery Room, 685 King St. | Free | Race some ducks + make some friends. Grab a bite and enter ducks in the race to win prizes. 🦆

Party
○ Callie’s Little Hot Biscuit Countdown to 5! | 7 a.m.-2 p.m. | Callie’s Little Hot Biscuits, 476 1/2 King St. | Free to attend | In honor of Callie’s Hot Little Biscuits’ fifth birthday on July 26, a birthday countdown + giveaways will be happening five days leading up to the event. There will also be free Confetti Birthday Biscuits to enjoy.

Cause
○ Pizza for a Cause | 11 a.m.-midnight | Paisano’s Pizza Grill, 1246 Camp Rd., James Island | Menu prices vary | Donations from this list will be accepted all day to benefit Pet Helpers – a local no-kill shelter. Donations are awarded with 10% off dine-in or carry-out orders.

Tuesday, July 23

Learn
○ Indigo in the Fabric of Early South Carolina | 6-7 pm. | Main Library Auditorium, 68 Calhoun St. | Free | “Join CCPL’s historian, Dr. Nic Butler, for an illustrated overview of the historical context of indigo’s rise and fall in early South Carolina.”
○ Civilian Active Shooter Response Instructor Training | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Threat Management 360, 295 Seven Farms Dr. Suite C264, Daniel Island | $1,500 | This two-day training will allow you to effectively teach others how to conduct + follow active shooter drills + procedures.

Network
○ Lowcountry Ladies’ Night Out | 5-7 p.m. | Dockery’s, 880 Island Park Dr. | Free | Network + make friends with women from all over Charleston. For more information, check out Lowcountry Ladies’ website.

TryThis
○ Open Mic Night | 6-8 p.m. | Workshop, 1503 King St. | Have a talent you want to show the world? Start by coming to Open Mic Night at Workshop every Tuesday. 🎤

Wednesday, July 24

TodayIs
○ National Tequila Day. 🍹

Drink
○ National Margarita Day at Mex 1 | 11 a.m.-11 p.m. | Mex 1 Coastal Cantina, all locations | Menu prices vary | Celebrate National Tequila Day with half-priced select tequila + $5 Mex 1 margs. 🍹

Show
○ Próxima Parada | 8:30 p.m. | Charleston Pour House | $5
○ The Art of Jazz: Lee Barbour Trio | 6-7 p.m. | Gibbes Museum of Art, 135 Meeting St. | $10-$25

Art
○ Paint: The Pineapple Fountain | 6-8 p.m. | The Skinny Dip, 345 King St. | $35 | Sip on some frosé + paint the iconic Pineapple Fountain. 🍍

Active
○ H2O Moves at Whirlin’ Waters | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Whirlin’ Waters Adventure Park, 8888 University Blvd., North Charleston | $50 | Water aerobics for all fitness levels.

TryThis
○ The Carolina Girl — Lowcountry Yacht Cruise | 6:30-8 p.m. | The Carolina Girl, 2408 Maybank Hwy. | $35 | BYOB + snacks and enjoy a sunset cruise around Charleston. 🛥️

Festival
○ Brookgreen Summer Music Festival: Unsafe Space Band | 7-9 p.m. | Brookgreen Gardens, 1931 Brookgreen Dr., Murrells Inlet | Free with garden admission | “Bring a chair, grab a spot, relax, and enjoy some of your favorite music.” Food and refreshments will be available for purchase.

Thursday, 25

Learn
○ Virtual Workshop: DIY Branding for (Scrappy) Entrepreneurs | 9:30-10:45 a.m. | Online | $16-$26 | Learn how to create a checklist of ways to enhance branding for your products.

Dish
○ The Martini Dinner | 6:30-11:30 p.m. | Circa 1886, 149 Wentworth St. 🍸

Show
○ The Bacon Brothers | 8 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall | $40-$60
○ WWE NXT Live | 6:30 p.m. | Charleston Area Convention Center | $20+

Talk
○ Carolinas Annual Giving Conference | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | College of Charleston, 66 George St. | $150 | For more information on the event, check out its website.

TryThis
○ Exclusive Storeroom Tour: Diving Into Sharks | 3:30-4 p.m. | The Charleston Museum | $20-$35 | “In celebration of Shark Week, join The Charleston Museum’s Curator of Natural History, Matthew Gibson, behind-the-scenes for an Exclusive Storeroom Tour of the Museum’s Natural History Collection, and the drawers of artifacts from the Lowcountry’s most legendary predators.” 🦈

Cause
○ Strikes for Sight | 6-9 p.m. | The Alley, 131 Columbus St. | $25 | Your ticket will include bowling + two drinks, and all proceeds go towards ABVI’s mission to help blind and visually paired individuals. Fun hint: you’ll be bowling with different glasses to simulate vision impairment. 🎳

Festival
○ Brookgreen Summer Music Festival: Paul Grimshaw Band | 7-9 p.m. | Brookgreen Gardens, 1931 Brookgreen Dr., Murrells Inlet | Free with garden admission | “Bring a chair, grab a spot, relax, and enjoy some of your favorite music.” Food and refreshments will be available for purchase.

Outdoor
○ Seining | 6-7:30 p.m. | Sullivan’s Island | $10-$15 | Join Aquarium staff in finding sea creatures to observe + learn about.

Friday, July 26

Film
○ The Town Market and Movie Night | 6 p.m. | The Town Market on James Island, 1122 Dills Bluff Rd. | Free to attend | Watch “Dirty Dancing”, wander through local vendors + food trucks, and enjoy a variety of kid-friendly activities.

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
○ KC and the Sunshine Band | 6:30 p.m. | North Charleston Performing Arts Center | $35+ | “Get Down Tonight” as you sing along to this widely popular band’s tunes from the 70s.
○ Claudia Oshry: The Dirty Jeans Tour | 8 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall | $32-$75

Festival
○ Charleston Margarita Festival | 7-10 p.m. | Brittlebank Park | $45-$55 | You won’t have to go searchin’ for your lost shaker of salt — plenty of salt will be provided for the 20+ margs offered at this festival. 🍹

TryThis
○ Jam on the Water: 80s Party with Soul Fish | 7 p.m. | Safe Harbor Charleston City, 17 Lockwood Dr. | $25 | Take a little cruise around the harbor while enjoying live music.

TheBuy
○ Daniel Island Night Market | 5-9 p.m. | 870 Island Park Dr. | Free admission

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.

Saturday, July 27

TryThis
○ The 2nd Annual Charleston Grand African Ball | 6-11 p.m. | Founders Hall, 1500 Old Towne Rd. | $60+ | Get immersed in African culture with this unique ball, themed “One Night in Africa.”
○ The Practice of Poetry: Writing for Self-Care | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Miller Gallery, 149 1/2 E Bay St. | $25 | Art therapy is a proven way to help manage and discuss stress in all aspects of life. This workshop encourages you to use poetry as a meditative outlet to express yourself and your feelings. ✒️

Show
○ Sublime with Rome | 7 p.m. | Volvo Car Stadium | $29-$47
○ Jazz Meets the Beatles | 3-5 p.m. | Circular Congressional Church, 150 Meeting St. | $20 advanced, $30 at door | If you love jazz and the Beatles, this one’s for you. Don’t ask questions — just Let it Be.
○ Bring It! Live — The Dance Battle Tour | 7 p.m. | North Charleston Performing Arts Center | $33+ | Based on Lifetime series Bring It!, this live show will have you wishing you were up there dancing with Dianna Williams + her Dancing Dolls. 💃

Festival
○ Brookgreen Summer Music Festival: Trip Rogers Band | 7-9 p.m. | Brookgreen Gardens, 1931 Brookgreen Dr., Murrells Inlet | Free with garden admission | “Bring a chair, grab a spot, relax, and enjoy some of your favorite music.” Food and refreshments will be available for purchase.

Sunday, July 28

TodayIs
○ First Day of Shark Week. 🦈

Show
○ John Butler Trio and Trevor Hall | 8 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall | $39.50+ | The Australian roots/rock band join forces with the American singer-songwriter from Hilton Head Island for an amazing performance. 🎵
○ Trappy Hour | 8 p.m. | The Royal American, 970 Morrison Dr. | TBD | “The awarding winning live hip hop event is back and even Trappier. Meet us at The Royal American on July 28th for the Summer edition of Charleston’s favorite Sunday night party.”

TryThis
○ The Charleston Bridal Show | 12-4 p.m. | Shriners Auditorium, 176 Patriots Point Rd., Mt. Pleasant | Free | Hundreds of Charleston’s best wedding vendors all under one roof. 👰

Active
○ Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series Race 4 | 7:15 a.m. | James Island County Park, 871 Riverland Dr. | $55-$224 🏃

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.

ForKids
○ Brown Bag STEM Challenge | 3:30-4 p.m. | Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, 25 Ann St. | Free with admission | “Ages 4-10 are invited to tackle a STEM challenge each week. Pick up a brown bag containing the materials your family needs to complete the challenge at the Front Desk. Work as a team to design and build your project and then test your design against others.”
○ SuperStars | 10-12 p.m. | Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, 25 Ann St. | Free |Every second and fourth Sunday of the month, CML will open before hours to provide an environment for children with special needs to enjoy a visit to the library without over-stimulation.

Monday, July 29 — Wednesday, July 31

Monday, July 29

Show
○ Harry Potter + the Deathly Hallows Part One | 7 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall | $8

Active
○ H2O Moves at Whirlin’ Waters | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Whirlin’ Waters Adventure Park, 8888 University Blvd., North Charleston | $50 | Water aerobics for all fitness levels.

Dish
○ National Chicken Wing Day at Ink N Ivy | 4-11:59 p.m. | Ink N Ivy, 565 King St. | Menu prices vary | Celebrate this delicious holiday with half-priced wings all evening. 🍗

Tuesday, July 30

TodayIs
○ International Day of Friendship. Be sure to text, call, and/or hug your bff today. 👯

Show
○ Kaleta & Super Yamba Band | 7:30 p.m. | Charleston Pour House | $10

TryThis
○ Name the Music Trivia | 6:30 p.m. | McCann’s Irish Pub, 2700 N Hwy. 17 Suite 120 | Free trivia | Come out for a night of brews + test your musical knowledge for prizes. 🎵
○ Open Mic Night | 6-8 p.m. | Workshop, 1503 King St. | Have a talent you want to show the world? Start by coming to Open Mic Night at Workshop every Tuesday. 🎤

Wednesday, July 31

WaterCooler
○ Charleston Riverdogs vs Hickory Crawdads | 7:05 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park | $8+

ForKids
○ Illusionist Howard Blackwell | 10-11 a.m. | James Island County Park | $4 per child | “Illusionist Howard Blackwell specializes in timeless magic with a modern twist.”
○ Brown Bag STEM Challenge | 3:30-4 p.m. | Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, 25 Ann St. | Free with admission | “Ages 4-10 are invited to tackle a STEM challenge each week. Pick up a brown bag containing the materials your family needs to complete the challenge at the Front Desk. Work as a team to design and build your project and then test your design against others.”

Show
○ 311 & Dirty Heads | 5:45 p.m. | Volvo Car Stadium | $28-97

Cause
○ Bow Tied Brews | 6-8 p.m. | Palmetto Brewing, 289 Huger St. | Menu prices vary | $1 of every beer purchase goes towards Lowcountry Food Bank. 🍺

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