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Dogtoberfest

In celebration of Halloween and Oktoberfest, Freshfields Village’s most popular pet-friendly event returns with an afternoon of canine-themed fun. The venue will be abuzz with furry friends in costume, highlighted with a pet costume contest, local vendors with unique dog gear and accessories, adoptable pups from community rescues and more.
Oct. 11. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free to attend. Freshfields Village. 165 Village Green Lane. Kiawah. freshfieldsvillage.com

Halloween ‘Terror’-arium

Get spooky as you create a Halloween-themed terrarium filled with pumpkins, glowing ghouls and lush greenery. Join Roadside Blooms for a guided class on how to style your own unique terrarium. Beware of some extra spooky surprises along the way. Tickets include an assortment of terrarium plants, a purple glass pot, all materials and tools, a trivia game and more.
Oct. 15. 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. $50/ticket. Roadside Blooms. 4491 Durant Ave. North Charleston. roadsideblooms.com

Shakedown Jam

Get ready for a day of music, art and community at this Park Circle block party surrounding Commonhouse Aleworks. The street will be closed off for a full Shakedown experience filled with live music, popular vendors, craft beer, Swig and Swine BBQ and family-friendly fun. Bring your friends, shop the scene, enjoy delicious bites and soak up the good vibes.
Oct. 11. Noon to 5 p.m. Free to attend. Commonhouse Aleworks. 4831 O’Hear Ave.
North Charleston. commonhousealeworks.com

Firefly Distillery oyster roast

Partnering with Lowcountry Oyster Co. for the fifth year in a row, Firefly’s annual all-you-can-eat oyster roast monthly series kicks off this weekend. In addition to oysters, attendees can purchase different cuisines from local food trucks, enjoy music from Charleston’s most popular DJs, sip on specialty Firefly cocktails and more. Don’t miss out on one of the first big oyster bashes of the season.
Oct. 12. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. $45/ticket. Firefly Distillery. 4201 Spruill Ave. North Charleston. fireflydistillery.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

Arts + Music

Pass the Mic for Perimenopause at PURE Theatre

Pass the Mic for Perimenopause is the latest show from Kerri Devine, the producer of Charleston’s sold-out Midlife Monologues. Taking place at 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Oct. 14, the two-performance, one-night-only production features an award-winning ensemble cast sharing stories on a woman’s journey. PURE Theatre is at Cannon Street Arts Center, 134 Cannon St. More: passthemic4peri.com

VISUAL ARTS

  • Oct. 10, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.: The reception for the inaugural exhibition of Drummund Studio Gallery opens Full Spectrum, a solo show of the work of Charleston artist Demetrius Bing, known as Art of Bing. 12 Line St.
    More: drummondstudiogallery.com

BOOKS

  • Beacon of the Lowcountry: The Life, Art, and Legacy of Jim Booth, a newly published book offering an intimate look at the artist behind the canvas, is now available for purchase. Compiled by Tracey Booth Owens, Jim’s eldest daughter, the richly illustrated coffee table book pairs the artist’s iconic paintings with never-before-seen letters, photographs and personal reflections.
    More: eveningpostbooks.com

MUSIC

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WHAT’S NEW

Fort Dorchester High School culinary instructor Elaina Ruth is competing on this season of FOX’s Hell’s Kitchen. Ruth is a Spartanburg native who has also competed on Food Network’s Chopped and is in her second year teaching high school students.
More: gordonramsayrestaurants.com

Indaco has rolled out its fall menu. Executive Chef Tito Marino’s new dishes celebrate Italian tradition and the bounty of the South. Menu items include a Brussels sprouts pizza with bacon, apple, ricotta, smoked mozzarella, spiced maple syrup and Aleppo pepper as well as a cavatelli pasta with brown butter, roasted squash, Parmesan, fried sage and hazelnuts.
More: indacorestaurant.com

WHAT’S HAPPENING

People are stepping up to help

Cayla Lacosta, a longtime partner at House of Brews in West Ashley, after she was seriously injured in a car accident. The crash reportedly left her with injuries requiring extensive surgeries, leaving her unable to work for the foreseeable future. Friends, family and patrons have set up a GoFundMe to help.
More: gofundme.com/f/support-caylas-recovery-after-accident

Hank’s Seafood Restaurant is now serving lunch, bringing its Lowcountry cooking to midday diners. Reservations are available on Resy and lunch is offered from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday to Sunday. Expect dishes like the restaurant’s signature lump crab cake, oyster casino, a shrimp basil burger and oyster stew.
More: hanksseafoodrestaurant.com

The Chef Daniel Humm x The Charleston Place pop-up has opened in the former Charleston Grill space. The prix-fixe menu includes dishes like radish carpaccio with apple, daikon
and rutabaga and a whole roasted chicken with lemon butter and brioche.
More: Resy

GOING DARK

Raw Lab, the omakase-style raw bar and dining experience, will close after four years in business. Located at 99 S. Market St. in Charleston, the restaurant will host its last service on Dec. 31.
More: empireoyster.com

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