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The Salty Snout Showdown

Folly Beach’s most unhinged dog contest is taking over the Washout this weekend for an evening of hilarious dog competitions, adoptable pets, celebrity judges and plenty of chaos. Hosted by legendary duo Dannii Marie and Bam Margera, the event is designed to celebrate dogs of all shapes, sizes and breeds. Proceeds will benefit Pet Helpers.
Sept. 19. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Ticket prices vary. The Washout. 41 Center St. Folly Beach. saltysnoutshowdown.com

World Wellness Weekend

South Carolina World Wellness Weekend will bring two inspiring days of wellness, education, innovation and community connection to the Francis Marion Hotel in downtown Charleston this weekend. The event coincides with the landmark 10th edition of a global movement with an anticipated 15,000 participating venues around the world.
Sept. 18 and 19. Event times vary. Donations encouraged. Francis Marion Hotel. 387 King St. Downtown. scwellness.org

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.
Sept. 19 and 20. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Free to attend. Patriots Point. 176 Patriots Point Road.
Mount Pleasant. southeastpfm.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. Moultrie Middle School. 645 Coleman Drive. Mount Pleasant. experiencemountpleasant.com

Wakeboard nights

Enjoy wakeboarding with some relaxed Friday night after-work vibes — even on a Monday! Bring your own gear or rent a board at local favorite splash pad Charleston Aqua Park and get to grooving on the water. This event is suitable for intermediate and advanced boarders. Limited spots are available, so book your slot soon. Helmets and safety vests are provided.
Through Sept. 25. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. $30/ticket. Charleston Aqua Park. 3050 Marlin Road.
Johns Island. charlestonaquapark.com

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Toast a new take on fly-fishing with author Ronnie Vergnolle

Join the party in celebration of the release of Ronnie Vergnolle’s novel The Book of Ribbner. Meet the South Carolina author at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 24 at Blue Bicycle Books, 420 King St., where he’ll expand on fly-fishing adventures, the search for the sacred fish and humanity’s battle for soul in the age of AI. More: bluebicyclebooks.com

VISUAL ARTS

Sept. 18, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.: Meet artist Christina Bailey, whose show, Fury of Flowers, at City Lights Eastside started earlier this month. Wine, small bites, great art. 12 Line St.
Sept. 24, 6 p.m.: Redux Contemporary Art Center presents an Open Studios evening. Meet the artists of Redux, buy cool and unique art, and build community, too.
1056 King St. More: reduxstudios.org

MUSIC

Sept. 18, 9 p.m.: Dog Named Squid (album release), The Royal American
Sept. 19, 7 p.m.: Piano Legends featuring the CJO, Charleston Music Hall
Sept. 19, 7:30 p.m.: North Mississippi Allstars, Pour House
Sept. 19, 12pm: OHM Radio Block Party, The Refinery
Sept. 20, 7 p.m.: James Taylor and his All Star Band, Credit One Stadium
Sept. 21, 7:30 p.m.: Major Moment, Tin Roof
Sept. 22, 7 p.m.: Switchfoot, Charleston Music Hall
Sept. 23, 5:30 p.m.: Barn Jam, Awendaw Green
Sept. 24, 7:30 p.m.: Jerry Joseph, Pour House
Sept. 25, 9 p.m.: Mindwater, The Royal American
Sept. 25, 5 p.m.: Reedy River String Band, Pour House
Sept. 26, 7 p.m.: Charlton Singleton and Friends present New Jack Swing, Charleston Music Hall
Sept. 26, 3 p.m.: 20 years Of Home Team BBQ, The Refinery
Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m.: 4th annual Holy City Homegrown Festival, Pour House

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BIG BIRTHDAY

Barbecue birthday: Home Team BBQ is celebrating its 20th anniversary starting at 3 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Refinery starting at, anchored by a headlining performance from Paul Cauthen. The celebration will feature limited-edition anniversary and throwback merch as well as food from local favorites Rebel Taqueria and Heavy’s Barburger and desserts from Indigo Road Hospitality Group. The Saturday show anchors a larger weekend of programming, which starts on Sept. 24 at Home Team BBQ’s Williman Street location with a night of live music. It continues Sept. 25 with a ticketed barbecue buffet and concert.
Tickets for Saturday: therefinerychs.com.

GOING DARK

Two Bit Club, Indigo Road Hospitality Group’s high-end Vietnamese restaurant at Hotel Richemont on Wentworth, served its last dinner on Sept. 13. The menu offered classics like pho, shaking beef and green papaya salad. The restaurant opened in June 2025.

WHAT’S NEW

Biscuits and pizza, oh my: The former Ruby Sunshine space in Avondale will become Angel’s and Emily later this fall. Weekdays will begin at 7 a.m. with Angel Biscuit Co., offering everything from a quick coffee to morning treats and grab-and-go muffins. At noon, the space will shift into a casual neighborhood hangout before Emily takes over in the evening turning up the music, dimming the lights and welcoming guests for dinner, drinks and late-night bites. Emily is a sister restaurant to Pizza Loves Emily, a New York restaurant with a cult following for its pizza and burgers. Guests can order from either menu during weekend brunch service. More: Instagram

WHAT’S HAPPENING

More tiny: Weltons Tiny Bakeshop is now open from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays. The evening menu includes one specialty cake option every service, orange wine by the bottle, champagne by the glass and other shareable plates. More: Instagram