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Jurassic Seas at S.C. Aquarium to open

An exhibit 70 million years in the making opens Monday at the South Carolina Aquarium. Jurassic Seas, which is included with the aquarium admission price, sends guests into the late Cretaceous Period to encounter life-size skeletal replicas, examine stunning fossils and learn through interactive displays. This new experience will have everyone in the family from fossil fanatics to biology buffs playing paleontologist.
June 6. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ticket prices vary. S.C. Aquarium. 100 Aquarium Wharf. Downtown. scaquarium.org

Bourbon Bash

Head to the Striped Pig Distillery for a day of celebration and fun for the distillery’s fourth birthday. Enjoy bourbon cocktails, tasty food and great company — not to mention free basketball fun courtesy of Hoop Charleston’s basketball trailer. Admission is free, with VIP tickets available with limited-edition swag and goodies.
June 6. 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free; $100/VIP. Striped Pig Distillery. 2225 Old School Drive.
North Charleston. stripedpigdistillery.com

Hope in Motion 5K

Put on your best running shoes and get to steppin’ in the 3rd annual Hop in Motion 5K, which is organized by local high school students to support Lowcountry Orphan Relief and help children in need. Whether you walk, run or cheer from the sidelines, every step helps provide resources for vulnerable children across the Lowcountry.
June 7. 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Registration price varies. Hampton Park. 30 Murray Drive. Downtown. islagmcclain.wixsite.com/mysite

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

Food Truck Friday

The town of Kiawah Island is hosting its weekly Food Truck Friday series through June 26, bringing flavorful foods and diverse selections. Each Friday features one rotating savory food truck, offering everything from pizza to global flavors. On select Fridays, guests can also find an additional dessert or beverage truck, adding a sweet or refreshing complement to the lineup.
Fridays. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Menu prices vary. Kiawah Island Town Hall. 4475 Betsy Kerrison Parkway. Kiawah Island. kiawahisland.gov

Arts + Music

Head to KKBE for site-specific new musical

Happyland is a new site-specific musical at Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim (KKBE), 90 Hasell St., which is set in pre–Civil War Charleston and inspired by the true story of one of the first Reform Jewish congregations in America.
More: happylandmusical.com

BOOKS

June 4, 6 p.m.: Buxton Books presents authors Mary Kay Andrews with Patti Callahan Henry for a publication week celebration of Andrews’s new novel, Road Trip.
More: bit.ly/AndrewsCallahanBuxton

CALL FOR ARTISTS

Kulture Klash 11 has announced a call for submissions from visual artists for the Nov. 14 annual, art-powered extravaganza at Bulding 64, Navy Yard Charleston. The deadline is July 31. More: bit.ly/kultureklashsubmissions

MUSIC

June 5, 9 p.m.: Babe Club / Local Nomad (album release), Royal American
June 6, 6 p.m.: Drivin N’ Cryin and Cracker, The Windjammer
June 6, 6 p.m.: Jupiter Coyote, with Gritty Flyright and The Music Family, Music Farm
June 6, 9 p.m.: Solstice, Royal American
June 7, 7:30 p.m.: Motorcycle Jackson, Tin Roof
June 8, 7 p.m.: Lee Wiler, Tin Roof
June 8, 5 p.m.: Acoustic Muffin, Pour House
June 9, 6 p.m.: Weird Al Yankovic, North Charleston PAC
June 10, 5:30 p.m.: Barn Jam, Awendaw Green
June 10, 7 p.m.: Modest Mouse, Charleston Music Hall
June 11-12, 9 p.m.: Cosmic Charlie, Pour House
June 11, 6 p.m.: Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, Firefly Distillery
June 12, 7 p.m.: Spacey Jane, Charleston Music Hall
June 13, 6 p.m.: Mt. Joy, Credit One Stadium

A la carte

NOW DARK

Ms. Rose’s closed after its final brunch service on May 30. The restaurant has served the West Ashley community for more than a decade.

WHAT’S NEW

Awards winner: Chubby Fish remains on North America’s list of 50 Best Restaurants. The annual award from World’s 50 Best Restaurants has celebrated the global culinary landscape since 2002. A panel of 1,120 culinary experts vote each year. Chubby Fish is in the 21st spot this year — and was 19th in 2025.
More: theworlds50best.com

Cafe all day: Michael Toscana, owner of Le Farfalle, Da Toscana Porchetta Shop, Fugazzi at Revelry Brewing Co. and Blanca Estrada, is opening an all-day cafe at 157 Market St. The Larrikin will serve coffee, lunch items in the afternoons and evening cocktails.
More: Instagram @thelarrikinchs.

Poolside dining: Bloo Pool and Provisions, a poolside restaurant, has opened in the Live Oak hotel at 425 Meeting St. The menu has coastal dishes, tropical cocktails and a focus on local seafood. The food program is led by Executive Chef Eucepe Puntriano, formerly of Marbled & Fin.
More: Instagram @bloocharleston

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Brunch for a cause: Wild Olive is hosting a brunch fundraiser at Low Tide Brewing from 10 a.m. to noon June 7. The event will benefit the family of Markious Smith, a longtime Wild Olive employee whose wife is recovering from cancer surgery. There will be a buffet style brunch, drinks and beer as well as a specialty made drink menu. Black Tree Music Group will provide entertainment for the event. Tickets cost $100.
More: Eventbrite

Laugh with the ladies: Les Dames d’Escoffier International is hosting “Amused Bouche” at 6:30 p.m. June 8 at Parcel 32. The evening of food, drinks and improv comedy will be centered around the real experiences of working in food, beverage and hospitality. Les Dames d’Escoffier International is a global nonprofit. The event benefits culinary scholarships along with Les Dames community liaisons.
More: Givebutter