Y’all feel that, don’t you? It’s the cool, cool breeze of a slightly cooler day in the Lowcountry. Drink it in, it won’t last long. While you’re enjoying this weather, take some time to treat yo self to all the free stuff Charleston has to offer this week, from live music to art walks.
Monday
Fans of country, head to Red’s Ice House at 6 p.m., when Nathan Salley will take the stage.
The 11th annual Hurricane Forum will take place at the Greater Goodwill AME Church from 7-8:30 p.m.
Destined for the spotlight? Head to Flowertown Theater’s open auditions for The Laramie Project at 7 p.m.
Tuesday
Harold’s Cabin hosts Mignonette Marionette’s Puppet Petit Four at 7 p.m., featuring performances from local talents Mark Yoder, Dave English, and Sage Graham.
The Second Presbyterian Church holds open auditions for the Gospel Choir and Charleston Spiritual Ensemble at 6 p.m.
Austin Norvell’s pop up show, Loaded, will be on display at Redux Contemporary Art Center from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Wednesday
Catch a screening of La La Land out on Folly Beach, just behind the Tides Hotel — the show starts at sundown.
The Southern Belles play the Pour House Stage at 10 p.m.
Charlestowne Fermentory hosts a night of trivia and Venezuelan hot dogs; the fun begins at 8 p.m.
Thursday
The Terrace Theater hosts a free screening of Detroit at 6:30 p.m. in conjunction with CofC’s race and social justice initiative.
The Cisco Kidz perform at Smoke BBQ at 10 p.m.
Head to Bluerose Cafe for their monthly Celtic session, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Join Bay Street Biergarten for jazz and funk from Lumberjack Time Traveler at 7 p.m.
Friday
Take date night to the next level with Broad Street’s First Friday walk, which runs from 5-8 p.m.
Lowcountry Artist Gallery’s 35th birthday celebration runs from 5-8 p.m., featuring refreshments, live music, and of course, birthday cake.
The Kickin’ Chicken in Summerville hosts their monthly comedy night at 10 p.m.
Every Friday and Saturday night starting at 6 p.m. you can jam to live music at Palmetto Brewing Co.
Saturday
Singer-songwriter duo Clair Conway and Joseph Dubay perform at Eclectic Cafe at 7 p.m.
Freehouse Brewery offers an open mic night featuring Ellis Dyson and the Shambles at 6 p.m.
Virginia College invites the community to celebrate back-to-school with an event featuring refreshments, a bounce house, and a back to school raffle; the celebration will run from 1-3 p.m.
Jesse and Friends Music Studio hosts an open jam at 6 p.m.
Sunday
Head to the Pour House for the Sunday Brunch Farmers Market, running from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Fort Sumter offers a celebration of National Light House Day at the Sullivan’s Island Lighthouse.
End the weekend on a slightly off-key note at Upper Deck’s weekly karaoke night; signups start at 10 p.m.
Dr. Lee Irwin hosts a meditation group followed by a brief seminar at the Sophia Institute from 7-8:30 p.m.
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