What to do June 19-26

Clerks Cue Series: Books and Bubbles

Whether you’re into thrillers, rom-coms or memoirs, swap stories and make new literary discoveries over champagne and good company. Join the crew at Clerks Coffee Co. for a cozy and spirited book swap where you can sip, snack and score your perfect page-turner for the season. Tickets include a curated assortment of bites, a glass of bubbly and access to the community book swap.
June 26. 5:30 p.m. $25/person. Hotel Emeline. 181 Church St. Downtown. hotelemeline.com

Juneteenth on the Yard

Celebrate Juneteenth in a meaningful way at the International African American Museum. Join friends, family and neighbors in the museum’s African Ancestors Memorial Garden for a day of music, food and community connection. With free admission all day, it’s the perfect opportunity to tour the museum and honor this important day in a space dedicated to reflection, joy and healing.
June 19. Noon to 5 p.m. Free. International African American Museum. 14 Wharfside St. Downtown. iaamuseum.org

Beyond the Bottle

Join High Wire Distilling Co. founders and co-owners Ann Marshall and Scott Blackwell for an immersive and educational exploration into local brewing. Learn about the importance of the heirloom grain that is Jimmy Red Corn and how the distilling team works with researchers and farmers to rebuild a secure seed supply for one of the most flavorful whiskey corn that is grown today. Visit the farm yourself, and enjoy a family-style picnic and more as part of Charleston Wine+Food Festival.
June 21. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. $275/ticket. Shuttle Pick up at 637 Rutledge Ave. Downtown. charlestonwineandfood.com

Summer oyster roast series kickoff

Guests of all ages can head to Mingo Point over the summer to enjoy feasting on fresh oysters roasted over an open fire, along with other barbecue specialties like ribs, pulled pork, smoked chicken and Lowcountry boil with all the Southern side dishes and desserts to make this a true culinary experience. Best of all, you can take in all the sights of the Kiawah River.
Mondays through Aug. 25. 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Prices vary. Kiawah Island Golf Resort. 1 Sanctuary Beach Drive. Kiawah Island. events.kiawahresort.com

Mount Pleasant Farmers Market

Founded in 1998, the Mount Pleasant Farmers Market celebrates the hard work of local farmers and makers. Head out every Tuesday through September for a local market featuring farm goods, food vendors and live music. Pick up fresh local produce, prepared meals and plenty of other goodies to stock your kitsch full.
Tuesdays. 3:30 p.m to 7 p.m. Free to attend. The Moultrie Middle School. 645 Coleman Drive. Mount Pleasant. experiencemountpleasant.com

Fossil Fridays at Charleston Museum

Unravel the mysteries of the past with Fossil Fridays at the Charleston Museum, hosted by curator of natural history Matthew Gibson. A great opportunity for families of history lovers and dinosaur addicts, this weekly event lets you get hands-on experience with different fossils found in the Lowcountry and elsewhere.
Every Friday. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free for members; free with museum admission. Charleston Museum. 360 Meeting St. Downtown. charlestonmuseum.org

Arts + Music

Feminism is unpeeled in The Yellow Wallpaper dance-and-theater work

Mine the many facets of femininity 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. June 20 through a new dance and theatrical exploration that includes a group work based on Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s 1892 feminist short story, “The Yellow Wallpaper.” Also included is performance artist and choreographer Rachel Strickland’s one-woman, work-in-progress show based on excerpts from The Monstrous Feminine. Queen Street Playhouse, 20 Queen St.

DANCE

June 22, 7 p.m.: Unbound Ballet Project and Miami’s STYX The Company partner in Collide, a new work fusing commercial dance and contemporary ballet. Building 64, 2301 Noisette Blvd., North Charleston.

VISUAL ARTS

Through Jan. 4: International African American Museum presents re/Defined:
Creative Expressions of Blackness from the Diaspora, a new exhibition converging the mediums of fine art, adornment, music and storytelling. 14 Wharfside St., Charleston.

MUSIC

June 20-21, 6 p.m.: The Vegabonds (album release), The Windjammer
June 21, 8 p.m.: Aimee Mann with Jonathan Coulton, Charleston Music Hall
June 21, 7:30 p.m.: The Movement, The Refinery
June 22, 8 p.m.: Heart, North Charleston Performing Arts Center
June 24, 7 p.m.: Stick Figure, Credit One Stadium
June 24, 8 p.m.: Clutch, Charleston Music Hall
June 25, 8 p.m.: The Fall of Troy, Music Farm
June 26, 7:30 p.m.: Thomas Rhett, Credit One Stadium

A la carte

WHAT’S HAPPENING

The inaugural Greater Goodwill AME Church Food Truck Rodeo takes place from 5 to 8 p.m. on June 26 on the church grounds located at 2818 N. Highway 17 in Mount Pleasant. This diverse gathering of local food trucks — including Carolima’s, Mazyck Grille, Cast Iron, Tamashii and P&S New Jersey Style Cheese Steak and Subs – will offer a variety of delicious cuisines, alongside a kids zone and fresh and local produce from Freeman Farms. This event is open to the public.

From noon to 2 p.m. June 28, join chef Michael Toscano, chef and owner of the newly opened Blanca Estrada Taqueria, for a tortilla making class in the Charleston Wine + Food Festival Test Kitchen. Toscano will share his tortilla recipe and techniques as well as stories from his family’s kitchen before guests enjoy his grandmother’s molé. More: charlestonwineandfood.com.

Don Luchi, South Carolina’s first Black-owned Prosecco brand, will celebrate its one year anniversary with a June 28 black-tie event that starts at 6 p.m. at the Gibbes Museum of Art. Tickets give attendees access to an open bar, culinary pairings, commemorative wine glasses
and sounds by Deejay Rubin. More: officialdonluchi.com.

WHAT’S NEW

South Carolina will host a ceremony to unveil the 2025 Michelin Guide American South selections on Nov. 3 in Greenville, S.C. at the Peace Center. The guide recognizes excellence and quality in restaurants, and selections are made by anonymous inspectors. Restaurants from Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee are eligible for the first time this year and join the existing Atlanta guide. More: michelinmedia.com.

Kellie Holmes, a longtime leader in the Charleston hospitality scene, is joining Stems & Skins as partner alongside Matt and Angie Tunstall. The wine bar heads into its ninth year in Park Circle and offers natural wines, classic cocktails and beer from around the world alongside a nightly dinner selection of Mediterranean-style plates, tinned seafood, charcuterie, and cheese. More: stemsandskins.com.

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