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Forge your own for America’s 250th

Celebrate the United States’ 250th anniversary by stepping back in time and experiencing the craftsmanship that helped build the nation. The Forge at Charleston Adventure Forest is inviting guests to work with fire and steel to forge a tomahawk and steel candle holder to take home as a one-of-a-kind keepsakes. No experience necessary. All supplies will be provided.
July 5. 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. $250/person. Charleston Adventure Forest. 1152 State Road S-10-98. Awendaw. charlestonziplineadventures.com

Raising Readers at Charleston Animal Society

Charleston Animal Society is partnering with Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers for its second- annual Raising Readers summer program. Kids from age 5 and up are invited to read aloud to shelter animals in a calm and nurturing environment, helping young readers build confidence and fluency. The youngsters also provide much-needed comfort to shelter pets who thrive on positive human interaction.
Monday through Friday. Noon to 2:30 p.m. $5/session; includes swag. Charleston Animal Society. 2455 Remount Road. North Charleston. charlestonanimalsociety.org

Fourth of July retro market

Don your red, white and blue and get ready to ring in Independence Day with what Tin Roof is calling the “Snakes and Sparklers Fourth of July Kicking Ass Retro Market.” Local vendors selling art, vintage clothes, retro collectibles, records and more are bringing the good stuff. Come dressed in your best Joe Dirt or Kicking Wing inspired outfits — and be sure to grab a raffle ticket at the door.
July 4. 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Free to attend. Tin Roof. 1117 Magnolia Road. West Ashley. charlestontinroof.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.
Tuesdays. 3:30 p.m to 7 p.m. Free to attend. The Moultrie Middle School. 645 Coleman Drive. Mount Pleasant. experiencemountpleasant.com

Fairies and Flowers

This summer, step into the Fairies and Flowers exhibit at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens — a dreamy adventure through more than 20 whimsical fairy village dwellings along acres of winding garden paths. Take in layered scenes and stories among the historic gardens, and discover hidden treasures tucked throughout the displays skillfully crafted by Charleston artists.
Through July 12. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission prices vary. Magnolia Plantation and Gardens.
3550 Ashley River Road. West Ashley. magnoliaplantation.com

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Step into Charleston’s Revolutionary past

This citywide experience running through July 5 connects historic sites, museums, gardens, churches, makers, tours and family-friendly activations. Revolutionary City invites locals and visitors to explore the people, places and ideas that shaped Charleston’s role in America’s founding. More: sc250charleston.org

REVUE

July 10 and 11, 7 p.m.: Join Footlight Players for Queens of Country, a two-night concert celebration honoring the legendary women who made this American genre unforgettable, from Dolly Parton and Loretta Lynn to Shania Twain, Kacey Musgraves, and many more. Queen Street Playhouse, 20 Queen St. More: footlightplayers.net

VISUAL ARTS

July 5 to July 14: In conjunction with the nation’s 250th anniversary, renowned Charleston artist Fletcher Williams III presents 250 Years from Mr. Freedman, a solo exhibition in the form of a series of wall reliefs from the tin roof of a burned Freedom Cottage, Navy Yard Charleston, Storehouse 8, 2158 Noisette Blvd., North Charleston.
More info: fletcher3.com.

MUSIC

July 4-5, 6 p.m.: An Intimate Evening with J.J. Grey and MOFRO, The Windjammer
July 4, 8 p.m.: Of Montreal with Cormae, Pour House
July 4, 9 p.m.: Hearts On Fire, The Royal American
July 8, 7:30 p.m.: Armor For Sleep, Music Farm
July 8, 5:30 p.m.: Barn Jam, Awendaw Green
July 10-11, 6 p.m.: The Midnight City Band, The Windjammer
July 10, 9 p.m.: The Ries Brothers, The Royal American
July 10, 6 p.m.: Wilco, Firefly Distillery
July 11, 9 p.m.: Homemade Haircuts, The Royal American
July 12, 6:30 p.m.: moe and Umphrey’s McGee, The Refinery

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WHAT’S NEW

Smoking star: Charleston pitmaster and Palmira Barbecue’s Hector Garate will compete on Food Network’s new series, Pitmasters. Premiering on July 13, Pitmasters features barbecue teams from across the country for a live-fire cooking competition that is judged by Andrew Zimmern, Jess Pryles, Moe Cason and Ernest Servantes. The show will first air at 9 p.m. July 13 and can be streamed on HBO Max the next day. More: foodne t work.com

Caffeine fix: Point Break Coffee has opened a second location at 49 Archdale St. Operating every day but Wednesdays, it joins the original location at 520 Folly Road, which was named Chill Charleston before rebranding. Menu items include coffee, pressed juices, açaí bowls, smoothies and oatmeal and yogurt bowls. More: pointbreakchs.com

Rip and dip: PopUp Bagels, the “Not Famous, but Known” bagel brand, opened its first South Carolina shop in Charleston on July 3 at 83 Mary St. This location is the first of five confirmed shops across the state. The chain is known for its bagels served whole. Diners then rip them into pieces and dip them into schmears (aka cream cheese). More: popupbagels.com

WHAT’S HAPPENING

French fete: Summerville’s Kersey House is hosting a Bastille Day dinner party at 6 p.m. July 14 The multi-course dinner will have a wine pairing with live music. Dishes include tempura-fried escargot, salmon Wellington and peach mille-feuille. Cost: $75 per person.
More: kerseyhousesummerville.com

Noodling: Luther’s Market + Noodle Shop, a new market at 227 Rutledge Ave., in July will offer its noodle making classes. One class option hosts a two hour hand-made noodlemaking session where guests learn to make three shapes of pasta. A second includes two hours of pasta-making and highlights stuffed shapes using semolina and pork-stuffed dumplings with buckwheat. Cost for the first is $75 per person; the second is $105 per person. July dates include July 8, 15, 17, 22 and 24. More: lutherschs.com