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Hungry, hungry turtles

Head to Edisto Beach State Park’s Environmental Learning Center for a doubled-up day of turtle love. Discover the incredible world of South Carolina’s native turtles, land and sea with the weekly Turtle Talk. Then, join staff for a behind-the-scenes feeding of the center’s resident turtles and learn more about the diet of native species. Pre-registration is required for both events. The weekly Turtle Talk is free with admission.
Aug. 5. 10:30 a.m. and noon. $2 extra for turtle feeding. Edisto Environmental Learning Center. Oyster Row Lane. Edisto Island. southcarolinaparks.com

Nerdfest 2026

Calling all nerds! This year’s Nerdfest at Frothy Beard Brewing in West Ashley is the place to be for tabletop gaming, cosplay, arcade gaming, nerd trivia and more. This totally packed, one-night festival will host Dungeon Lord Jay, Reforged Gaming Lounge, the Grimoire and other local and nationally recognized faces in the nerdy space. Don your best cosplay to enter the contest hosted by local cosplay creator Vera Cherry.
Aug. 9. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets start at $12. Frothy Beard Brewing Co. 1401 Sam Rittenburg Blvd. West Ashley. chsnerdfest.com

Yoga at Waterfront Park

Head to downtown’s picturesque Waterfront Park for a free, all-levels flow yoga session, and enjoy a peaceful, rejuvenating experience perfect for beginners, experienced practitioners and everyone in between. Sponsored by the Daniel Island Market and Eatery, this class focuses on enhancing mobility, deep stretches with longer holds and grounding breathwork to relax and center your mind and body.
Aug. 8. 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Waterfront Park. Vendue Range, Concord St. Downtown. thedimedi.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

Take the Funny and Run

Live improv comedy at Theatre 99 is a Charleston tradition. Shows at Theatre 99 are improv parties where audience members laugh until it hurts. Come loaded with suggestions for the quick witted Theatre 99 ensemble members who will take your suggestions and rock out hilarious unscripted scenes. Enjoy one of the last shows in the historic Meeting Street location.
Fridays and Saturdays. Shows start at 8 p.m. Ticket prices vary. Theatre 99. 280 Meeting St.,
Suite B. Downtown. theatre99.com

Arts + Music

Death of a Salesman staging showcases American dream

Rethink the American dream with South of Broadway’s production of Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman, from Aug. 14 to Aug. 23. Through the Pulitzer Prize-winning classic story of traveling salesman Willy Loman and his family, the play examines ambition, identity and the relationships that shape our lives. You won’t want to miss it. Tickets start at $22. Location:
3346 Rivers Ave., 1A, North Charleston.
More: southofbroadway.com

VISUAL ARTS

International silhouette artist Clay Rice will create children’s silhouettes on Aug. 15, with times from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Blue Bicycle Books, 420 King St.
Reserve your spot: bit.ly/clayricebluebicycle

AWARD SUBMISSIONS

The Gibbes Museum of Art has announced a deadline extension for submissions for the Society 1858 Prize for Contemporary Southern Art, which is now Sept. 14. The prize is open to artists who currently reside in one of the 14 designated Southern states as well as artists originally from one of those states. To enter, visit bit.ly/society1858submissions

MUSIC

Aug. 8, 6 p.m.: Charles Esten, The Windjammer
Aug. 8, 5 p.m.: The Jon Stickley Trio, Pour House
Aug. 8, 6 p.m.: Tim McGraw, Credit One Stadium
Aug. 9, 7 p.m.: PJ Morton, Charleston Music Hall
Aug. 11, 7 p.m.: Portugal The Man, The Refinery
Aug. 12, 5:30 p.m.: Barn Jam, Awendaw Green
Aug. 13, 7:30 p.m.: City Paper Music Awards, Music Farm. Tickets: $20
Aug. 14, 7:30 p.m: Sorrow Of Silence, Tin Roof
Aug. 14, 6 p.m.: SUSTO Stringband, The Windjammer
Aug. 15, 9 p.m.: Celler Dwellers, The Royal American

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WHAT’S NEW

Doughnut expansion: Britt’s, a favorite North Carolina doughnut shop, is opening a Charleston location this fall. To be located at 32 N. Market St., the former Charleston’s Candy Kitchen space, the original Wilmington, N.C. spot opened in 1939 and is known for its glazed donuts. More: Instagram

New negronis: Charleston-based Bittermilk Bottling Co. has introduced a Negroni mixer. Made with gentian root, rhubarb, citrus and warm spices, home bartenders just need to add
gin to make a complete cocktail. Buttermilk is known for its mixes that just require the addition of a spirit.
More: bittermilk.com

Tiny burgers: Smalls Sliders has opened a North Charleston location at 2280 Ashley Phosphate Road. Started in Louisiana, the chain specializes in fresh, cooked-to-order cheeseburger sliders. The menu also features fries, shakes, queso and a signature Smauce.
More: smallssliders.com

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Wagyu series: Halls is hosting a Wagyu dinner series to celebrate premium beef from Yamaguchi, Hokkaido and Kagoshima, three premium Japanese prefectures. Seven dinners will take place from Aug. 8 to Sept. 2 at Halls Signature Events, High Cotton and Halls Chophouse Nexton. Cost: from $250 to $400.
More: hallsmanagementgroup.com

Bourbon celebration: The Mills House is hosting a dinner with Angel’s Envy bourbon on Aug. 14. This one-night-only chef’s tasting will feature four thoughtfully curated courses followed by dessert, with each course paired with a rare Angel’s Envy bourbon. Cost: $150.
More: Resy

Julia jamboree: The Glass Onion is hosting its 18th annual celebration of Julia Child’s birthday at 5 p.m. Aug. 18. The three course dinner is made up of recipes from her classic book Mastering the Art of French Cooking. Guests will have a choice for each course and options include tartine aux crevettes (shrimp toast), garbure (cabbage, butterbeans and bacon) and le cochon au vin (heritage pork with mushrooms, peas and potatoes). Call (843) 225-1717 to reserve a spot.
More: ilovetheglassonion.com