Credit: Courtesy Sean Dietrich

Sean of the South Live

Join columnist, humorist, multi-instrumentalist and storyteller Sean Dietrich for a night of music, stories and laughter. Dietrich’s work has appeared in several national publications, and his weekly column is printed in newspapers across the country. Dietrich will hold a meet-and-greet after the show where he will sign books and take photos. Books and merch will be available before and after the show.
Sept. 4. 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Ticket prices vary. West Beach Conference Center. 2 Shipwatch Road. Kiawah Island. kiawahisland.gov/events/

Music on the Green

Head to the Village Green at Freshfields Village for a special finale of the summer Music on the Green series with a two-night concert series for Labor Day weekend. The finale features The Parks Brothers and Julio and The Saltines. Guests are encouraged to bring beach chairs and blankets as the center celebrates the end of one of its favorite family-friendly event seasons.
Aug. 29 and Aug. 30. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Free to attend. Freshfields Village. 165 Village Green Lane. Kiawah Island. freshfieldsvillage.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, including locally made olive oil, ranch dressing, boiled peanuts, Greek sweets, fresh pasta and more.
Tuesdays. 3:30 p.m to 7 p.m. Free to attend. The Moultrie Middle School. 645 Coleman Drive. Mount Pleasant. experiencemountpleasant.com

Charleston Gallery Artwalk

Experience a unique and stunning art walk with the Charleston Gallery Association. Dozens of art galleries in historic downtown Charleston’s French Quarter participate, inviting guests to discover the city’s vibrant art scene and indulge in delightful festivities on the first Friday of every month. A map of all participating galleries and meeting locations is available online.
Sept. 5. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free. Various locations. Downtown. charlestongalleryassociation.com

Art Room Surprise

Visit the Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry every week in September for a rotating guided exploration of artistic media perfect for kids and families. Every week will highlight a new medium. Guests can try their hands at different kinds of painting, drawing, mixed media and more. The class is free with museum membership, and special events are free with paid museum admission.
Mondays and Saturdays through Sept. 29. Museum hours vary. $15/general admission. 25 Ann St. Downtown. explorecml.org

New Redux installation mines grief, myth, more

To Hell You Preach, a site-specific installation by Michaela Pilar Brown, opens downtown on Aug. 29 at Redux Contemporary Art Center. With photography, collage, printmaking and found objects, Brown’s newest work is envisioned as a memorial garden that explores grief, myth and memory in ways historical and personal.
1056 King St., Charleston, through Oct. 11.
More: reduxstudios.org

COMEDY

Aug. 30, 8 p.m.: The Edge of Reality: Magic, Illusion and Mind Reading blends hilarity and magic by way of comedy mentalist Howard Blackwell, illusionist Caleb Alexander and magician Isaiah Foster. Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St.
More: charlestonmusichall.com

VISUAL ARTS

Through Sept. 24: Praying With Two Dirty Hands is South Carolina artist Katelyn Chapman’s first solo exhibition, which features oil paintings and silverpoint drawings, Gibbes Museum of Art, 135 Meeting St.
More: gibbesmuseum.org

MUSIC

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WHAT’S NEW

Voting for City Paper’s 2025 Burger Throwdown begins Sept. 1 and goes through Sept. 19. Categories include Best Burger, Best Classic, Best Smash, Cheesiest, Best Veggie, Spiciest, Best Alt Protein, Hangover Helper and Most Creative/Innovative Burger. This annual event supports the Charleston Animal Society, and voters can submit one entry per person every day.
More: charlestoncitypaper.com

Kevin Campbell joined Circa 1886 as sous chef, bringing experience from the prestigious Inn at Little Washington to Charleston. Partnering with Executive Chef Marc Collins, Campbell will help shape innovative tasting menus and à la carte dishes at the fine dining destination.
More: circa1886.com

WHAT’S HAPPENING

The SouthEast Crab Feast will be held on Aug. 31 at 1 p.m. in North Charleston’s Wannamaker Park. Tickets allow attendees all-you-can-eat fresh blue crabs, one side of fish and chips, music and a family friendly environment.
More: Eventbrite.com

Sorelle is teaming with new hotspot Cane Pazzo for a special edition of Wood-Fired Thursday from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Sept. 4. Cane Pazzo chef Mark Bolchoz will be in the Sorelle kitchen with Sorelle’s chef Nick Dugan. Walk-ins only.
More: sorellecharleston.com

Summerville’s Kersey House is now hosting a jazz brunch on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Brunch menu highlights include eggs Benedict, croque monsieur, French toast and $5 mimosas and bloody Marys.
More: kerseyhousesummerville.com

GOING DARK

Cleats, a family-friendly sports bar and restaurant, is closing. Located at 1640 Meeting St., on the ground floor of The Refinery, the restaurant was known for its hot dogs and fries and other bar bites. Jeremiah Schenzel and his wife, Jillian, opened Cleats in January 2024. They will continue to operate their catering company Seed as well as Daps Breakfast & Imbibe. Saunder, their wine bar on Cannon Street, will open soon.

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