Art workshop: The Art of Pressed Flowers
Learn how local pressed flower artist Pam Hricik uses flowers in her traditional wood press, which flowers are best for pressing, and some tricks to keep the flowers from browning during the process. Then, dive into Hricik’s personal collection of designs, and make your own card, bookmark and flower journal to take home.
July 16. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. $75/person. Park Circle Community Building. 4800 Park Circle. North Charleston. nchasculturalarts.eventbrite.com
Dog Days of Summer adoption event
Head to Aquatic Analytics this weekend for great raffle items, Roxy’s Shaved Ice food truck and most importantly, adoptable puppies! Almost as important: There will be air conditioning, too. Roxy’s will be serving up breakfast sandwiches, coffee, shaved ice and more while guests get some much-needed puppy love — and maybe find a new member of the family. Proceeds benefit Lakeside Animal Rescue.
July 13. 10 a.m. to noon. Free to attend. Aquatic Analytics. 1180 Drop Off Drive, Suite 101. Summerville. aquaticanalytics.com
Family Day at the Halsey Institute
Join the Halsey Institute staff and tour guides for a fun-filled, family-friendly celebration of the exhibitions Elisa Harkins: Teach Me a Song and Spandita Malik: Meshes of Resistance. Enjoy guided tours for your family, art activities that explore the exhibition, healthy snacks and more. The two exhibitions will be on display until July 20. On Aug. 23, catch Demond Melancon: As Any Means Are Neccessary.
July 14. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art. 161 Calhoun St. Downtown. halsey.cofc.edu
Chow Town: Food Truck Rodeo
Seabrook Island’s annual food truck rodeo is back. This year’s rodeos are held once a month during the summer (and once in December for a bonus holiday extravaganza). Head to the town hall on Seabrook Island for local food truck vendors and artisans, plus enjoy live music from local artists while you browse.
July 17. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Free to attend. Seabrook Island Town Hall. 2001 Seabrook Island Road. Seabrook Island. townofseabrookisland.org
Dancing on the Cooper!
Join the Island Party Band next Friday for a rousing summer tradition at the unique and beautiful Memorial Waterfront Park. The newly formed Island Party Band is composed of seasoned musicians from James, Sullivan’s and Seabrook Islands, so put on your dancing shoes and get ready to dance to the greatest hits from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s.
July 19. 7 p.m. $10/advance ticket; $15/day of. Mount Pleasant Pier. 71 Harry M. Hallman Jr. Blvd. Mount Pleasant. ccprc.com/1175/dancing-on-the-cooper
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