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Black Food Truck Festival

This festival features some of the finest food trucks in the region along with music, vendors, kid-friendly activities and entertainment. But more than that, the event has a greater mission of making an economic and social impact on the community by showcasing and investing in Black-owned businesses.
April 24 through April 26. Noon. Tickets start at $15. Exchange Park. 9850 Highway 78. Ladson. blackfoodtruckfestival.com

Zwanze Day

Head to The Whale this weekend for one of the most anticipated beer events of the year with all the fixin’s. Every year, Cantillon releases a special, limited Zwanze beer poured simultaneously at bars around the world. But for the first time ever, two Zwanze variants will be tapped together. Grab a drink and be part of this global celebration of beer and community.
April 25. Noon to 5 p.m. Tickets start at $40. The Whale. 1640 Meeting St., Suite 106.
North Charleston. thewhalecollective.com

Seashore exploration

Spring is a great time to explore the beach. Join a trained naturalist and learn more about several local species in this weekend seashore adventure. Learn intriguing stories about adaptations that allow for life near the ocean, and enjoy accessible parking, restrooms
and water fountains available near the event location. An accessible route to a natural
sand beach is available.
April 27. 11 a.m. to noon. $12/ticket. Isle of Palms County Park. 1 14th Ave. Isle of Palms. ccprc.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

Regal Threads: The Majesty of Blue and Purple

This annual juried exhibition features works in fiber created by more than 60 African American artists from 22 states. Regal Threads honors the royal lineage within everyone
— creativity, heritage and divine right to adorn the world with beauty and meaning. Artists were invited to stitch, weave or sculpt their vision of majesty — interpreting “regal” in their own unique way.
Through May 12. 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Free. North Charleston City Hall. 2500 City Hall Lane.
North Charleston. northcharlestonartsfest.com

Arts + Music

Celebrate new production of Sondheim’s Company

The Footlight Players presents a new production of Company, the hit 1970 musical by George Furth with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim about single life in New York City. It’s from April 24 to May 10 at Queen Street Playhouse, 20 Queen St. More: footlightplayers.net

VISUAL ARTS

  • April 24 to May 16, with opening 5:30 p.m. reception on April 24: Nidum Gallery presents Ceramic and Nature Held in Form, a solo exhibition of work by artist Beatrice Bernier. From 2 p.m to 5 p.m. April 25, visit the gallery to meet the artist. 2154 Noisette Blvd., Suite 138, North Charleston. More: beatricebazaar.wordpress.com

BOOKS

  • May 1, 6:30 p.m.: Ladybird Books hosts an event with The New York Times bestselling author Patti Callahan Henry and Kate Auletta, editor-in-chief of Scary Mommy. They will talk about the life of writing and Henry’s latest novel, The Story She Left Behind. 299 King St. More: ladybirdbooks.org

MUSIC

CORRECTION

The April 17 review of Indigo: Variations in Blue was presented by Historic Charleston Foundation, but was originally incorrectly listed as Historic Charleston Museum.

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WHAT’S NEW

Wine for all: Sonder Wine Bar and Retail Shop has opened at 90 Cannon St. Featuring bar seating, retail shelves, a relaxed lounge area, a private back patio and shareable small plates, Sonder is open for daily happy hour from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. There is an industry appreciation day every Monday, featuring all-day specials. Looking ahead, Sonder plans to introduce a wine club, educational tastings, special events and community collaborations.
More: sonderchs.com

Group sandwiching: The Charleston and Mount Pleasant locations of The Pass now offer catering. Order inquiries can be placed online at least 48 hours in advance, and will be available for pickup in-store or delivery within 10 miles. More: thepasschs.com

Bouquets and booze: Bloom and Bean Coffee, a flower and coffee shop founded by Kesha Camelia, has opened in Mount Pleasant’s Oyster Park at 1421 Shucker Circle. Lattes include a white petal one topped with a layer of raspberry jam and sliced strawberries, and a dirty matcha has an espresso shot with a twist of vodka. The floral program is rooted in K.C. Flowers, the floral brand founded by Camelia. More: bloomandbeans.com

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Role reversal: Cane Pazzo is hosting the second installment of its “CP Off the Line” series with “Stellar Sandwiches by Orion’s Deli” from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. May 3. Roles will be reversed and Cane Pazzo Chef Mark Bolchoz will be behind the bar while the Heaton brothers from Orion’s take over the kitchen. Some menu highlights include a take on the Filet O’ Fish as well as a chicken salad Uncrustable. Seating is first come, first served.
More: @orions_deli and canepazzorestaurant.com

Chubby guest: Chef Daniel Humm’s guest chef series at The Charleston Place kicked off with a dinner co-hosted by Chef Sean Brock. Tickets are now on sale for the second installment, a two-night collaboration with Chef James London of Chubby Fish on May 20 and 21. Cost: $225 per person. More: Resy

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