Autism and neurodiversity awareness event
Mount Pleasant Towne Centre and local nonprofit Just Bee are partnering for the Lights & Love event, a celebration in honor of Autism Awareness Month. Enjoy family-friendly entertainment such as arts and crafts, a bounce house, balloon animals, a jazz ensemble and more. Savor tasty treats and beverages from an array of local food trucks including favorites like Burtons Grill & Bar, Holy City Popcorn and Holy City Homemade Italian Ice.
April 21. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Free. Mount Pleasant Towne Centre. 1218 Belk Drive. Mount Pleasant. mtpleasanttownecentre.com
Race for Life
Join We Are Sharing Hope SC’s 19th Annual 5k/10k Race for Life at Folly Beach, supporting educational awareness towards organ, eye and tissue donations. Last year, nearly 500 runners and walkers came to Folly Beach, making this race Sharing Hope’s largest event and fundraiser. Purchase a ticket online to attend or contribute by donating through the organization’s website.
April 20. 10k starts at 8 a.m.; 5k begins at 8:15 a.m. Ticket prices vary. Center Street. Folly Beach. sharinghopesc.org.
Record Store Day at Monster Music & Movies
Don’t miss out on Monster Music & Movies’ storewide sale for Record Store Day, a global celebration of independent record stores. Shop limited edition vinyl releases available exclusively in-store. Italian food truck, Chow Bella, will satisfy your hunger hues, and an outdoor bounce castle will add to the festivities. A list of available vinyls can be found on its website.
April 20. 8 a.m. Monster Music & Movies. 946 Orleans Road. West Ashley. monstermusicsc.com
The psychology of serial killers
Calling all true-crime fanatics for a thrilling evening uncovering fresh perspectives on the phenomenon of serial homicide. Renowned psychologist Dr. Rachel Toles, an expert in true crime, will address myths surrounding serial killers, techniques to identify different types of serial killers, reasons behind women’s attraction to them, the public’s interest in true crime and more. Tickets are available to purchase online.
April 23. Doors open at 7 p.m.; show starts at 8 p.m. Ticket prices vary. The Riviera Theater.
227 King St. Downtown. therivierachs.com
Book signing at the aquarium
Explore the renowned work of Gaelin Rosenwaks, a celebrated photographer, videographer and author, who conducts research on polar ice core samples, climate change, conservation and fisheries. She continues to study sperm whales in the eastern Caribbean Sea and wrote her book Sperm Whales: The Gentle Goliaths of the Ocean. In addition to a book signing, tickets include light bites, as well as beer and wine.
April 24. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. $20/member;$25/general admission. South Carolina Aquarium.
100 Aquarium Wharf. Downtown. scaquarium.org
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