All month long

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○ Summer fun at the Charleston Aqua Park | Now-Aug. 15 | $15+ | Trophy Lakes, 3050 Marlin Road, Johns Island, SC | Summer break is here and with that a number of fun activities to do at the Charleston Aqua Park — including Summer Camp + Family Happy Hour. 💧 Ⓟ
○ Stayin’ Alive | Now-Sept. 11 | $45 | 34 West Theater Company, 200 Meeting St. | A daytime TV star fights for love, life and bell bottoms in this hilarious musical, with music from Elton to Kiki Dee — featuring a menu of champagne cocktails, wine, craft beers, sodas + savory snacks. Ⓟ
○ Rescue Brew Beer Spokespet Contest | Now-Aug. 15 | 9 a.m.-8 p.m. | Virtual | $10 | Nominate your cat or dog for the second annual Rescue Brew Beer Spokesdog and Spokescat contest — winners will be announced on Oct. 6. 🐾Ⓟ

Thursday, July 1

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○ The City of Goose Creek’s St. James Banner Contest | Now-Thurs., July 15 | 5 p.m. | Virtual | Free to enter | Call for artists to design original, themed banners for new medians on St. James Ave. (currently under construction) — 11 winners will receive a cash prize. ✍️ Ⓟ

Friday, July 2

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○ Live from CHS x 2021 Summer Speaker Series | Fri., July 2 | 9-11 a.m. | Cannon Green, 103 Spring St. | $39 | Who runs the world, girls — join a panel discussion about entrepreneurship from women in Charleston throughout the pandemic. 🗣

Family
○ First Fridays at Good Shepherd - Tangled | Fri., July 2 | 7:30 p.m. | Good Shepherd Charleston, 1393 Miles Dr. | Free | Fri-nally the weekend is here — bring lawn chairs + popcorn for a screening of “Tangled.” 🎬
○ Town Market on James Island First Friday | Fri., July 2 | 6-9 p.m. | 1122 Dills Bluff Rd. | Free | The market will feature 40 local vendors, Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls food truck + a free showing of “Jurassic Park.” 🦕

Show
○ Stars & Guitars - Reunited | Fri., July 2 | 5:30 p.m. | Boone Hall Plantation, 1235 Long Point Rd., Mt. Pleasant | $59+ | A Lowcountry summer tradition of country music concerts featuring Dustin Lynch, Travis Denning, Tenille Arts + Taylor Castro — feel free to bring your own lawn chairs and blankets. 🪕
○ Seitu Solomon Live | Fri., July 2 | 5-8 p.m. | Holy City Brewing, 1021 Aragon Ave. | Free | This patio is the perfect place to be all summer long for steelpan music + good vibes. 🌴
○ BAS @ Surf Bar | Fri., July 2 | 10 p.m. | Surf Bar, 103 W. Cooper Ave., Folly Beach | Free | Groove along as BAS plays music with a psychedelic twist that will get you out of your seat. 🎶

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Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition - Opening Night | Thurs., July 8 | 7-10 p.m. | Festival Hall, 56 Beaufain St. | $135 | Be among the first in Charleston to experience an up-close perspective of 34 of Michelangelo’s masterpieces, plus live music, Roman-inspired food stations + specialty drinks. 🖼️ Ⓟ

Saturday, July 3

Sunday, July 4

Holiday
○ 4th of July at Riverfront Park | Sun., July 4 | 7-10 p.m. | Riverfront Park, 1001 Everglades Dr., North Charleston | Free | Along the Cooper River you will find the largest fireworks show in the Lowcountry — guests are welcome to bring lawn chairs, blankets, water, and snacks. 🎇
○ Patriots Point Fireworks Blast | Sun., July 4 | 6-10 p.m. | Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum, 40 Patriots Point Rd., Mt. Pleasant | $20 per car | Celebrate America’s independence among the USS Yorktown — there will be local food trucks and guests are invited to bring folding chairs + picnic blankets. 🎆
○ 4th of July at The Rooftop | Sun., July 4 | 2 p.m. | The Vendue, 19 Vendue Range | $25 | Celebrate with live music + fireworks over the Charleston Harbor — $25 cover charge begins at 5 p.m. 🎆
○ 4th of July at The Watch | Sun., July 4 | 7-11 p.m. | The Watch at The Restoration Hotel, 79 Wentworth St. | $75 | It’s a party in the USA — enjoy fireworks and a BBQ buffet dinner. 🍺
○ 2021 Fireworks and Freedom Fest | Sun., July 4 | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | Gahagan Park, 515 W. Boundary St., Summerville | Free | Don’t miss out on this celebration with live music + great food — attendees are welcome to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and small coolers. 🇺🇸
○ Fabulous Fourth in the Creek | Sun., July 4 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Goose Creek Municipal Center, 519 North Goose Creek Blvd., Goose Creek | Free | After a year away, the Creek is welcoming everyone to a showcase of music, food, and family fun — social distancing will be enforced and masks will be required in lines. 🎉

Monday, July 5

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○ Padawan & Jedi Training Camp | Mon., July 5-Fri., July 9 | 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. | Children's Museum of the Lowcountry, 25 Ann St. | $212.50+ | May the force be with you as you build droids + become the most powerful Jedi ever — costumes are encouraged. 🌟

Tuesday, July 6

Wednesday, July 7

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○ The Musicology of the Gullah Geechee Culture| Wed., July 7 | 1-1:45 p.m. | Wall Lowcountry Center Auditorium, Brookgreen Gardens, 1931 Brookgreen Garden Dr., Murrells Inlet | Included with admission, RSVP for in-person, RSVP for webinar | Discuss the musical contributions of ancestors from the Lowcountry. 🎶

Thursday, July 8

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○ Jammin’ Sunset Harbor Cruise | Thurs., July 8 | 6-8 p.m. | Tiki Tours of Charleston, 185 Lockwood Dr. | $55 | Oh ship, it’s a sunset trip — cruise along to the singing of Mike Huhn and grab your friends + your favorite beer, wine, or seltzer. 🌅
○ Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel Exhibition | Thurs., July 8 | 7-10 p.m. | Festival Hall, 56 Beaufain St. | $99 | It’s opening night to experience an up-close perspective of Michelangelo’s Masterpieces — ticket includes: 2 drink tickets including signature drinks, souvenir glass, cash bar + more. 🖌
○ Night Fever Live | Thurs., July 8 | 7 p.m. | Home Team BBQ, 126 Williman St. | Free | Night Fever is burning up, listen to the best songs from the ‘70s. 🕺

FeaturedEvent
○ Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition - Opening Night | Thurs., July 8 | 7-10 p.m. | Festival Hall, 56 Beaufain St. | $135 | Be among the first in Charleston to experience an up-close perspective of 34 of Michelangelo’s masterpieces, plus live music, Roman-inspired food stations + specialty drinks. 🖼️ Ⓟ

Friday, July 9

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○ Mavericks, Mothers, and Mavens | Fri., July 9 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Capt. James Missroon House, 40 East Bay St. | $55 | This Food for Thought Luncheon lecture will tell the stories of the women who settled the early colony Carolina + helped make Charleston the city we love — there will be a light lunch for participants to enjoy. 🥪

Saturday, July 10

Family
○ Inclusive Swim Night | Sat., July 10 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Whirlin' Waters, 8888 University Blvd., North Charleston | $9 | Families that have members with disabilities are invited to an unforgettable night to take on the lazy river, race down the slides, and take a dip in the pool. 🤿

Sunday, July 11

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○ Brunch & Bingo | Sun., July 11 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m. | Beyond Waffles, 4626 Dorchester Rd., North Charleston | $10+ | Upgrade your brunch experience with great food, prizes, games, and live entertainment. 🧇
○ Loco Edisto Float Trip | Sun., July 11 | 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | Locomotion Fitness, 4268 Spruill Ave., North Charleston | Free | Carpool with your friends + float down the Edisto for a Sunday adventure — BYOF (bring your own float), snacks, and beers. 🌊

Monday, July 12

FeaturedEvent
Summer fun at the Charleston Aqua Park | Now-Aug. 15 | $15+ | Trophy Lakes, 3050 Marlin Road, Johns Island, SC | Summer break is here and with that a number of fun activities to do at the Charleston Aqua Park — including Summer Camp + Family Happy Hour. 💧Ⓟ

Wednesday, July 14

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○ Charleston Battery vs. Hartford Athletic | Sat., July 17 | 7:30 p.m. | Patriots Point, 85 Patriots Point Rd., Mt. Pleasant | $8.43 | Offer ends today to celebrate the home team with $8.43 tickets as the stadium reopens to full capacity — use promo code 843 on SeatGeek. 🏟

Thursday, July 15

Friday, July 16

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○ Augusta Greenjackets vs. Charleston RiverDogs | Fri., July 16 | 7:05 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park, 360 Fishburne St. | $8+ | Honor those we have served our country + support the RiverDogs at home by wearing red. ⚾️

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○ Fossil Friday | Fri., July 16 | 2-4 p.m. | The Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St. | Free with admission | Find fossils with Curator Matthew Gibson + learn more about the projects he is currently working on. 🦴
○ Bright Like the Sun | Fri., July 16 | 7-9 p.m. | Painting with a Twist, 2511 N. Main St., Ste. B Summerville | $38 | Shine bright like a diamond (or the sun) when you put your art skills to the canvas in this night class — 18+ are invited, alcohol is for sale for those 21+. ☀️
○ Friday Night Karaoke Party | Fri., July 16 | 9 p.m.-12 a.m. | The Brick, 24 Ann St. | Free | DJ Mikey Lee is back + no sad songs are allowed, so bring your best tunes for a party. 🍹

Saturday, July 17

Sunday, July 18

Monday, July 19

ForKids
○ RiverDogs Youth Culinary Camp | Mon., July 19 | 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park, 360 Fishburne St. | $300 | Learn from executive chef Josh Shea on how to make your ballpark favorite meals + more. ⚾️
○ CHRM Art N Nature Morning Camp | Mon., July 19 | 8:30-11:30 a.m. | Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina, 20 Patriots Point Rd., Mt. Pleasant | $250+ | Get crafty with nature + explore the environment around you to make art. 🌳
○ Tik Tok Dance Camp | Mon., July 19 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Creative Edge Dance Center, 1190 Clements Ferry Rd., Ste. J | $75 per dancer | All tweens are invited to renegade + more when learning the most popular Tik Tok dances and fun hip hop tricks and skills. 🩰

Tuesday, July 20

ForKids
○ Tik Tok Dance Camp | Mon., July 19 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Creative Edge Dance Center, 1190 Clements Ferry Rd., Site. J | $75 per dancer | All tweens are invited to renegade + more when learning the most popular Tik Tok dances and fun hip hop tricks and skills. 🩰

Wednesday, July 21

Thursday, July 22

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○ Rainbow Sparkle Majesty | Thurs., July 22 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Painting with a Twist, 2511 N. Main St., Ste. B, Summerville | $38 | Everyone 7+ is invited for a day of painting a majestic unicorn — drinks will be available for purchase for 21+ guests. 🦄

Friday, July 23

Saturday, July 24

Sunday, July 25

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○ The Charleston Bridal Show | Sun., July 25 | 12-4 p.m. | The Shriners Auditorium, 176 Patriots Point Blvd., Mt. Pleasant | $10+ | You’re cordially invited to see the news of bridal fashion + enjoy all things wedding in the Holy City. 💍
○ Celadon Flea-esta: Summer Series | Sun., July 25 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Celadon Warehouse, 2221 Noisette Blvd., North Charleston | Free | It’s time to celebrate small business owners in the community + enjoy great sales. 🛍
○ The Floral Bloom Room Experience | Sun., July 25 | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | A Classic Affair, 4046 Ashley Phosphate Rd., North Charleston | $400 | Learn the 6 essential steps in floral design — lunch will be provided and all participants are requested to wear black. 💐

Monday, July 26

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○ Back to the Future Movie Trivia | Mon., July 26 | 8 p.m. | SportsBook of Charleston, 4950 Centre Pointe Dr., North Charleston | It’s time to go “Back to the Future” to test your knowledge on the iconic film. 🎬

Tuesday, July 27

Wednesday, July 28

WaterCooler
○ Augusta Greenjackets vs. Charleston RiverDogs | Wed., July 28 | 7:05 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park, 360 Fishburne St. | $8+ | Hey batta, batta — support the RiverDogs at The Joe + catch wicked deals on beer, presented by Wicked Weed Brewing. ⚾

Active
○ Travelin' Group Run: Folly Beach | Wed., July 28 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Rita's Seaside Grille, 2 Center St., Folly Beach | Free | Put your best foot forward by running 3 miles along the beach + the night will end with food at Rita’s Seaside Grill. 👟

Thursday, July 29

Friday, July 30

Family
○ Low Country Summer Coin Show | Fri., July 30 | 12 p.m. | Exchange Park Fairgrounds, 9850 Hwy. 78, Ladson | Free | Bring your kiddos to explore a selection of coins from 3 states that are available to be bought, sold, or traded. 🪙

Active
○ Momentum Tennis | Fri., July 30 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Pirate’s Cove Playground, 510 E. Erie Ave., Folly Beach | Free, registration required | Serve some looks at this tennis training session — participants must sign a City of Folly Beach Activities Waiver. 🎾

Saturday, July 31