Volvo Car Open
The premier women’s professional tennis tournament in North America is celebrating its return to the WTA Tour Saturday, without fans, on Daniel Island after its 2020 event was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. The tournament features the best in women’s professional tennis with more than 100 of the world’s top players brought to the Lowcountry.
April 3-11. Broadcast times vary. Tennis Channel. Volvo Car Open.
volvocaropen.com
Garden strolls and wine tastings
Take a stroll in some of America’s oldest landscaped gardens sipping from samples of old and new wines from around the world. A different garden location will be painted with a selection of wines for guests to sample while they enjoy serene views and light snacks. Safety guidelines for COVID-19, including face masks, are in place.
March 24-May 26. 5:30-7:30 p.m. $25/in advance; $30/at the door.
Middleton Place. 4300 Ashley River Road. West Ashley. middletonplace.org
Shark Tooth Easter Egg Hunt
Join Charleston Outdoor Adventures for its annual Shark Tooth Easter Egg Hunt, now with two different time slots to account for COVID-19 safety. COA crews will set out and hide eggs filled with shark teeths and fossils before each round, and kids can keep all their findings at the end of the event. The event is limited to children 12 and under and is “bring your own basket.”
April 3. 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. $35/child. Charleston Outdoor Adventures. 1871 Bowens Island Road. James Island. charlestonoutdooradventures.com
Bill Murray Trivia Night
Mex 1 Coastal Cantina’s next trivia event is set up, and this go around, the team is honoring their favorite local celebrity, Bill Murray. The trivia game will highlight everything from his cult classic films like Kingpin to his most popular roles like those in Ghostbusters and Caddyshack. Drop in with your crew for dirnk specials and Murray-themed prizes.
April 6. 8 p.m. Free to attend. Menu prices vary. Mex 1 Coastal Cantina. 817 Saint Andrews Blvd. West Ashley. mex1coastalcantina.com
“The Fox and the Hound” Happy Hours
Every Tuesday is “The Fox and the Hound” happy hour at Frannie and the Fox as a part of an ongoing celebration of National Dog Biscuit Day. Attendees can bring their furry companions to enjoy happy hour on the patio and courtyard, and the restaurant’s full bar menu will be available alongside happy hour bites.
April 6. 3-5 p.m. Prices vary. Frannie and the Fox. 181 Church St. Downtown. hotelemeline.com/frannie-and-the-fox
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