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Sewing with Sue

Bring your sewing project, and sew with friends at People Places and Quilts in Summerville. And if you hit a snag, guide and teacher Sue Runnerstrom can give you a quick hand or a tip to guide you in the right direction. This class and sewing session is perfect for people of all skill levels. Register online.
Fridays. 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. $10. People Places & Quilts. 129 W. Richardson Ave. Summerville. peopleplacesquilts.wordpr e ss.com

OP spring litter sweep kickoff

The Isle of Palms Cleanup Crew is kicking off its 2026 spring litter sweep series this week in partnership with the S.C. Aquarium conservation team. Every other Monday through May 18, join a cleanup effort geared toward students, groups, employee volunteers,
families and more. Follow the IOP Cleanup Crew on Facebook for more information
and scheduling.
Every other Monday through May 18. Event times vary. Free. Locations vary. Isle of Palms. facebook.com/iopcleanup.

Winter Farmers Market

Coastal Coffee Roasters’ Winter Farmers Market opens every Saturday morning during the chilly months. Check out wares from return vendors such as Costas Farms, Sunny Cedars Farms, Laila’s Lowcountry Sourdough and more. Don’t forget to check out any new additions at every week’s market. As always, everything at the market is farmed or made locally.
Feb. 14. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free to attend. Coastal Coffee Roasters. 108 E. 3rd St. Summerville. coastalcoffeeroasters.com

Cocktails for a Cause

Join the team behind Charleston Area Therapeutic Riding (CATR) for a fundraising event to support its mission to transform lives through therapeutic connections with horses. Head to Harbor Club at WestEdge to raise awareness and funds while enjoying some good sips. Guests will also get to participate in a raffle for a chance to win tickets to CATR’s Pilates and Ponies.
March 10. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Ticket prices vary. Harbor Club at WestEdge. 22 Westedge St. Downtown. myharbourclub.com

From Trash to Treasures exhibition

This exhibition centers on a powerful collection of works by Patsy Tidwell-Painton that explores the transformation of discarded materials and personal memory through art. Through texture, assemblage and thoughtful composition, the works reflect the belief that what one person sees as refuse can become another’s treasure.
March 1 through March 31. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. Lowcountry Artists Gallery. 148 East Bay St. Downtown. lowcountryartists.com

Arts + Music

Local artists honor legendary blacksmith Philip Simmons

Works by Charleston artists comprise a new exhibition curated by Drummond Studio Gallery in honor of legendary blacksmith Philip Simmons. The works are available for viewing at an opening reception from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. March 6, at Drummond Studio Gallery, 12 Line St.
More: drummondstudiogallery.com

World premiere ballet

March 6 and 7, 7:30 p.m.: Charleston Gaillard Center and Charleston Symphony present Dark Water, the world premiere of a commissioned ballet from New York City-based Complexions Contemporary Ballet with a new composition for the work by Charleston’s Edward Hart. Charleston Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St.
More: gaillardcenter.org

New local leader

Rochelle Riley, a former columnist for Detroit Free Press and the former director of Detroit’s Office of Arts, Culture and Entrepreneurship, has been appointed as the director of the Office of Cultural Affairs for the city of Charleston.

MUSIC

March 7, 7 p.m.: Eric Church, North Charleston PAC
March 7, 9 p.m.: Never Really Over with Schema and The Fiori, Royal American
March 7, 8 p.m.: The Nude Party, Pour House
March 8, 7 p.m.: New Dirty Shoes, Tin Roof
March 8, 7 p.m.: Candlebox, Charleston Music Hall
March 10, 7:30 p.m.: Strung Out + Riverboat Gamblers, Music Farm
March 11, 7:30 p.m.: Khamari with Gabriel Jacoby, Music Farm
March 12, 7 p.m.: Chase Matthew, Charleston Music Hall
March 13-14, 9 p.m.: Daddy’s Mantra Tour, featuring Daddy’s Beemer and Mantra, Royal American
March 13-15, 7:30pm: Kitchen Dwellers, Pour House

A la carte

WHAT’S NEW

Spice it up: Asheville-based spice brand Spicewalla has launched two new collaboration blends with Jackrabbit Filly and King BBQ’s Shuai Wang. The blends are a Sichuan hot chicken rub and a dry chili crunch, based on Wang’s grandmother’s recipe. Locally available at Jackrabbit Filly and King BBQ.
More: spicewallabrand.com

Cheap date: Ellis Creek Fish Camp has introduced cheap date night, which will run every Wednesday and is available when open. For $40 plus tax, two people can choose two appetizers and two entrees from a menu that includes frog legs, hush puppies, fried pickles, jalapeño poppers, a burger, a shrimp platter, chicken tenders and shrimp scampi. Drink specials are also available.
More: elliscreekfishcamp.com

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Party like a philosopher: Philosophers and Fools celebrates its second birthday March 7 with curated wine and beer tastings, special pop-ups and exclusive gifts with purchase. Each tasting is $10 and includes four featured pours; tastings will be with Curated Wine Group, Munkle Brewing Co., Mission Grape Distributors and Advintage Distributing from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. (or until sold out). There also will be $5 bubbles and $1 oysters.
More: philosophersan d fools.com

Celebratory margs: Pink Cactus is toasting its seventh anniversary with a new anniversary margarita — a spicy prickly pear version with fresh Serrano peppers, a splash of coconut milk and a Tajin rim. The margarita will be available for $7 on March 7 and then until the end of March. Drink one to wash down food like queso fundido, elote (Mexican street corn) dip and enchiladas.
More: pinkcactuschs.com

Fondue fun: Every Wednesday between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m., Bistronomy By Nico is hosting a fondue night. For $45, enjoy a cheese fondue first course with bread, vegetables, protein and seafood and a second course of chocolate fondue with assorted desserts. Paired white wine and champagne is also available for half price on the glass or the bottle.
More: bistronomybynico.com