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Wine Down Wednesday

Come wind down and wine down this Wednesday at Old Towne Creek County Park, one of West Ashley’s new hidden gems. Guests will enjoy wine and live music while experiencing the beauty of this natural site. Stroll beneath live oaks, take in the marsh views, and toast to the perfect midweek escape. Grab a bite from the food truck on site, with a variety of items available for purchase.
Aug. 26. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. $20/person. Old Towne Creek County Park. 1400 Old Towne Road. West Ashley. ccprc.com

Brewery Blast laser tag

Step into an urban battleground where the air crackles with excitement and the pulse-pounding beat of adrenaline fills the air. Dive behind barrels, dodge laser beams and strategize with your team amidst the maze-like corridors of Holy City Brewing. Long and load — and raise your glass — for a series of epic showdowns that runs through July.
Thursdays through Sundays. $20/ticket. Holy City Brewing. 1021 Aragon Ave. North Charleston. holycitybrewi n g.com

Improv for 55+

This four-class improv comedy course through Theatre 99 is designed specifically for folks 55 and older who want to play, laugh and try something new with no pressure or judgment and without having to “keep up” with a room full of twenty-somethings. You don’t need to be funny, and you don’t need any experience. You just need the right attitude and the desire to have some fun.
First class is Aug. 25. Noon. $169/person. The Venue MTP. 627 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Suite 107. Mount Pleasant. theatre99.com

Charleston Farmers Market

Browse through a bounty of seasonal fruits and vegetables, handcrafted goods and prepared foods as you explore the charming stalls inside Marion Square. From farm-fresh produce to food truck favorites, there’s something for everyone at the Charleston Farmers Market. Bring the whole family and enjoy live music, special events and activities for all ages in the heart of downtown.
Saturdays. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free to attend. Marion Square. 329 Meeting St. Downtown. charlestonfarmersmarket.com

Rip City at the Movies

Back for its fourth year, Rip City at the Movies is becoming an institution in the independent film and comedy community. This event is a celebration of locally made short films, sketches, animations, music videos and more. It’s a showcase of the wide range of talent found right here in the lowcountry with the goal of fostering growth in the South Carolina Film Industry.
Aug. 28. 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. $25/ticket. Terrace Theatre. 1956 Maybank Highway, Suite D. James Island. namelessnumberhead.com

Arts + Music

Get an eyeful at new gallery in Avondale

Celebrate the grand opening of Cefalo Gallery and Atelier in the heart of Avondale. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 22, enjoy music and light refreshments, browse art and learn about art-training options while artist/gallerist Stephen Cefalo paints live. 845-B Savannah Highway.
More: instagram.com/stevecefalo

WINNERS

Two arts leaders received state honors this month:

North Charleston’s Amethyst Ganaway, a chef, author and culinary historian who occasionally writes for the City Paper, received a 2026 Governor’s Award in the Humanities. She documents and interprets foodways of Black Southern and Gullah Geechee heritage.
Charleston-based David Pastre, director of the Clemson Design Center in Charleston, received Akers Price from S.C. Humanities.

MUSIC

Aug. 21, 8 p.m.: Happy Landing, Pour House
Aug. 22, 7 p.m.: Three Dog Night, Charleston Music Hall
Aug. 22, 7 p.m.: Domani, Music Farm
Aug. 22, 7:30 p.m.: Omiwimo, Tin Roof
Aug. 22-23: Wilderado, The Windjammer
Aug. 22, 9 p.m.: C. Shreve The Professor, The Royal American
Aug. 22, 8:30 p.m.: Bradeazy, Music Farm
Aug. 26, 5:30 p.m.: Barn Jam, Awendaw Green
Aug. 26, 7 p.m.: Run River Run, Music Farm
Aug. 27, 7:30 p.m.: Mantra, Pour House
Aug. 27, 6 p.m.: Steep Canyon Rangers, The Windjammer
Aug. 28, 6 p.m.: The Wood Brothers, The Windjammer
Aug. 29, 7 p.m.: Goo Goo Dolls, Credit One Stadium
Aug. 30, 6 p.m.: Mark Bryan and Friends, The Windjammer

A la carte

WHAT’S NEW

Navy Yard Italian: Riva Mare, a coastal Italian-inspired restaurant from the Indigo Road Hospitality Group, opens Aug. 21 at the Navy Yard in North Charleston. Led by Executive Chef Sean McMullen, the restaurant will showcase lighter, seafood-driven cuisine found along Italy’s coastline. The menu focuses on local seafood, seasonal vegetables, housemade pastas, pizzas, an expansive raw bar and aperitivo-style beverages. More: rivamarechs.com

Celebrated biscuits: Southern Living announced its “Southern Food Hall of Fame,” and Charleston’s own Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit made the list. The magazine’s reader contest showcases the best Southern food products that are available nationwide. Award categories include breakfast, road trip snacks, pantry products, pickled and punchy, barbecue sauce, hot sauces, grocery store picks and beverages. More: southernliving.com

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Textiles and daiquiris: Southern Charm cast member Whitner Slagsvol will host an exclusive Block + Ink pop-up trunk show at Zachary’s Daiquiris from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 27. Guests will enjoy complimentary daiquiris and passed appetizers. The evening will feature the Block + Ink’s newest handcrafted collection and a chance to shop artisan apparel inspired by traditional Indian hand block printing. Free. More: blockandink.com

Drink for a cause: Holmestead Angels will host Sip for the Islands, its first public fundraising event, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 6 at Graze in Mount Pleasant. The evening will be the first “Angel Stop” on the journey to Holmestead Hideaway, a future Caribbean hospitality project rooted in restoration, community development, disaster relief and giving back.
More: Instagram

GOING DARK

Silver Dollar, the longest running bar on upper King Street, won’t be open after Aug. 24 as it will go dark following Sunday’s service. The bar, which is at 478 King St., has been a pillar of Charleston nightlife where patrons enjoyed great music, affordable drinks and late-night revelry. You can pay tribute and get a last hurrah this weekend. It opens at 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday.