Courtesy Charleston Paint Party

Paint and sip

Make memories and have a great time at the latest Charleston Paint Party, a paint-and-sip event at Two Blokes Brewing. No experience or materials needed, just show up and take home your own 16×20 acrylic painting on canvas the same day. Plus, Two Blokes has all of your favorite beverages and grub to get your creative juices flowing. Paint and sip attendees get $1 off every pint.
Aug. 14. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. $37/person. Two Blokes Brewing. 547 Long Point Road. Mount Pleasant. charlestonpaintparty.com

Back-to-school giveaway

The North Charleston Police Department this weekend will hold its annual back-to-school giveaway, featuring lots of free school supplies, free haircuts, nail art, ice cream, a jump castle, free hamburgers and hot dogs and much more. Each child will get a free backpack stuffed with supplies, limited to four per household, while supplies last. The giveaway is open to students in kindergarten through 12th grade from the Charleston, Dorchester and Berkeley County school districts.
Aug. 9. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free to attend. Danny Jones Gym. 1455 Monitor St. North Charleston. facebook.com/northcharlestonpolicedepartment

We Are Sharing Hope annual health fair

Statewide nonprofit We Are Sharing Hope S.C. is hosting its 4th annual community health fair Aug. 9 in celebration of National Multicultural Donor Awareness Month. Drop by for wellness and educational resources, kids’ activities and complimentary services from local partners and vendors, including flu shots, health screenings, massages and more.
Aug. 9. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free to attend. We Are Sharing Hope S.C. 2215 Henry Tecklenburg Drive. West Ashley. sharinghopesc.org

Sunday Brunch Farmers Market

Head to the Pour House on James Island for a 100% local market brimming with more than 40 local farmers and artisans, a deck bar, live music, good eats and all kinds of amazing area-made goods. Cap off your weekend by kicking back, enjoying the local tunes and stocking up on unique goodies. This farmers market is open year-round.
Sundays. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free to attend. The Pour House. 1977 Maybank Highway. James Island. sundaybrunchfarmersmarket.com

Summer oyster roast

Head to Mingo Point over the summer to enjoy feasting on fresh oysters roasted over an open fire, along with other barbecue specialties like ribs, pulled pork, smoked chicken and Lowcountry Boil with all the Southern side dishes and desserts to make this a true culinary experience. Best of all, you can take in all the delicious food while taking in the sights of the Kiawah River.
Mondays through Aug. 25. 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Prices vary. Kiawah Island Golf Resort. 1 Sanctuary Beach Drive. Kiawah Island. events.kiawahresort.com

Arts + Music

Immerse yourself In hopeful, artistic vision

The work of Spartanburg native Doug McAbee can be seen throughout Summerville’s Public Works Art Center in works exploring hope, joy and connection. Through Sept. 6 at the center on 135 W. Richardson Ave., McAbee’s “More Light” is an immersive, full mural installation. His curated group show, Hope Despite the Times, features 18 artists of sculptures, textiles, paintings, photographs, collage and other media.
More: publicworksartcenter.org

BOOKS

Aug. 14, 6 p.m.: Join “The Birthplace of World Trade,” a conversation between Kim Cliett Long and artist Jonathan Green on Long’s new book, The First Marketplace: Africa’s Role in Shaping World Trade. Charleston Library Society, 164 King St.
More: charlestonlibrarysociety.org

MUSIC

A la carte

GOING DARK

Charleston Grill, a special place to dine for 36 years in The Charleston Place hotel, will close after a final dinner service on Aug. 23. The restaurant, with acclaimed leadership of executive chef Michelle Weaver and former restaurateur Mickey Bakst, was one of the original fine dining spaces in the Lowcountry. Beemok Hospitality Collection plans a new dining concept in the space. Charleston Grill will feature nods to the restaurant’s history, including its iconic crab cake and a special tasting menu with wine pairings.
More: charlestonplace.com

WHAT’S NEW

Chef Alex Eaton has joined Félix Cocktails et Cuisine and La Cave as culinary director, a newly created role that marks a new chapter for both restaurants. Eaton will oversee back-of-house operations and lead menu development to elevate and evolve the culinary programs. At Félix, favorites like the raclette burger, mac et cheese and lobster deviled eggs aren’t going anywhere, but guests can expect thoughtful updates under Eaton’s direction. Over
at La Cave, a new menu will roll out.
More: felixchs.com and lacavechs.com

Spread Bagelry’s locations on Spring Street and in Mount Pleasant now open at 6 am. To celebrate the earlier opening, both shops will offer $1 bagels with cream cheese from 6 a.m.
to 7 a.m. through Aug. 18. Special pricing applies to in-store purchases.
More: spreadbagelry.com

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Wadmalaw Island’s Deep Water Vineyard is hosting its 21st annual grape stomp festival on Aug. 16. Featuring wine tastings starting at 10 a.m. as well as draft meads, mimosas, bloody Marys, wine slushies and beer, guests will have the opportunity to compete in a grape-stomping competition. The festival will have music, lawn games, free face painting, local vendors and food trucks.
More: deepwatervineyard.com

Mercantile and Mash is hosting a beef tenderloin butchery class at 4 p.m. Aug. 17. Chefs will demonstrate how to butcher a tenderloin so it breaks down into filet mignon.
More: mercandmash.com.

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