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Punk Flea Market

The Southeast Punk Flea Market focuses on underground art, alternative fashion and giving like-minded folks a place to showcase off-the-wall creations. If you’re a fan of weird art, vinyl records, vintage clothes or a collector of the strange and unusual, spend some time at the market and take away some truly unique art pieces, trinkets and more. The market features more than 90 vendors and will be open Saturday and Sunday.
June 27 and 28. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Free to attend. Patriots Point. 176 Patriots Point Road. Mount Pleasant. Facebook

14th annual Natural Hair Expo

In an effort to offer a positive, family-oriented community event that promotes natural hair products and healthy lifestyles, the Charleston Natural Hair Expo celebrates those who embrace the various textures of their hair. The event features educational workshops, blogger panel discussions, fun events for kids and a social mixer designed to empower its guests in all areas of their lives.
June 27. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets start at $10. Burke High School. 244 President St. Downtown. charlestonnaturalhairexpo.com

Early morning bird walks

Join the Caw Caw Interpretive Center for one of its local favorite regular morning bird walks. The trek through distinct habitats allows walkers and birdwatchers to view and discuss a variety of birds and other native critters. No registration is required. Participants are encouraged to bring their own binoculars.
July 1. 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. $12/person. Caw Caw Interpretive Center. 5200 Savannah Highway. West Ashley. ccprc.com

Lowcountry Street Grocery

The Lowcountry Street Grocery mobile farmers market is a one-stop shop with more than 90 local vendors participating on its bus on Daniel Island. The Lowcountry Street Grocery takes the burden of going to a farmers market off the farmers and vendors so that they can dedicate more time to their produce and product. Also catch the bus at Folly Beach on Tuesdays and in North Charleston and downtown on Wednesdays.
Fridays. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free to attend. Guggenheim Terrace. 200 Seven Farms Drive.
Daniel Island. facebook.com/lsgmobilemarket

Carolina Days

This year marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia as well as the Battle of Sullivan’s Island, the first big naval victory by patriots in the American Revolution. In these celebrations across the state, each day of the week highlights a theme that connects our past to the present. To celebrate, groups all over the state will be hosting several events each day. See the full schedule online.
Event times, dates and locations vary. Event prices vary. southcarolina250.com/carolina-days

Arts + Music

Chill out and chuckle at Blazing Saddles

Stay cool while going way back at 2 p.m. June 28 with a 50th anniversary screening of Blazing Saddles, Mel Brooks’s perennially gut-busting spoof on the American western. Head over to watch at Terrace Theater, 1956D Maybank Highway.
More: terracetheater.com

THEATER

June 28, 2 p.m.: Charleston Stage’s Cabaret at the Pearl launches the company’s 2026-27 season by introducing the new resident actors as they take their first bow with an intimate and engaging performance. The family-friendly cabaret will take place at The Pearl, the cozy performing space at Charleston Stage West Ashley, 1401 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. More: charlestonstage.com

VISUAL ARTS

Through Aug. 8, various dates: Redux Contemporary Art Center has three exhibitions on view this summer. In its main gallery, Creative Corridors: Analog features work from current resident studio artists. In the middle gallery, Cindy Jesup presents Bloom When You’re Planted, a new series of 14 mixed media works. In the back ballery, By Any Means is a Black collective group exhibition curated by Redux studio artist Kela featuring artists Barry White, Christopher Kyle, Damion Johnson, Dogon Krigga, J Henry, Jahnna Blyden, Jakeem Da Dream, Justin Moultrie, Kalah Crawford, Kalianna, Michelle Kaye, Najee Reese, Nathalie Watson, Ty Davis and Zion Shakur.
More: Follow @reduxartcenter on Instagram.

MUSIC

June 26-27, 7:30 p.m.: Chris Stapleton’s All-American Road Show, North Charleston PAC
June 27, 7 p.m.: Pride On Ann: A Pride Month Block Party, Music Farm
June 28, 6 p.m.: Josiah and The Bonnevilles, The Windjammer
June 30, 7 p.m.: Todd Rundgren, Charleston Music Hall
July 4-5, 6 p.m.: An Intimate Evening with J.J. Grey and MOFRO, The Windjammer

A la carte

GOING DARK

Dashi, a favorite Asian and Latin fusion restaurant located on Remount Road, has closed. Dashi Wine Bar and Emporium at 5660 Rivers Ave. will remain open.
More: Instagram

WHAT’S NEW

Bar bites: Marbled and Fin recently launched an exclusive bar bites menu, which is available daily at the bar. Starting at 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, the menu offers small plates like dressed oysters and beef tartare. Heartier options include a warm lobster roll and a wagyu burger.
More: marbledandfin.com

More waterfront food and bev: The Cooper, will open several new food and beverage options this summer. Cooper Coffee and Wine will be an all-day cafe and wine bar on the hotel’s ground floor. The Crossing restaurant’s a la carte brunch will offer brunch from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays, and the menu includes items like lobster Benedict, baklava pancakes. CurrentBurger, situated near the Waterfront Park fountain, will draw inspiration from the classic soda shop.
More: thecooper.com

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Special sandwiches: da Toscano Porchetta Shop and Chef Michael Toscana are hosting the second annual “Greatest Show on Focaccia.” Through September, there will be a weekly featured sandwich created by some of Charleston’s best chefs including Jason Stanhope, Juan Cassalett, Jill Mathias, James London, Hector Garate, Shuai Wang and Dano Heinze. A portion of sales will be donated to the Morning Light Women and the children’s program of the Star Mission Gospel in partnership with the MUSC college of Nursing.
More: Instagram

Patriotic Prohibition: Now through until Labor Day, Prohibition will open the All American Bar pop-up in it’s mid-bar area on from 4 p.m. to close Thursdays and Fridays and from 11 a.m.
to close Saturdays and Sundays. The pop-up will offer patriotic specialty drinks and $1.50 hot dogs as well as other specials in addition to the regular menus.
More: prohibitioncharleston.com