Dock Street lecture: 6 p.m., June 2, Main Library, 68 Calhoun St., Charleston. Just in time for Spoleto — you can learn all about the muddy origins of Charleston’s famous Dock Street at this free history presentation. More.
(NEW) Pat Conroy and writers: 6 p.m., June 5, Charleston Library Society, 164 King St., Charleston. Join author Pat Conroy and a number of Story River Authors, including Maggie Schein, John Lane and Bernie Schein for this literary event. Tickets are $10 for members; $15 for non-members. More.
(NEW) Nighttime at the Museum: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., June 5, Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting Street, Charleston. Ever wonder what happens at the museum after it closes? Kids and adults will enjoy how history comes alive during this two-hour special event with costumed characters, special displays, learning stations, craft-making, a scavenger hunt and more. Food and ice cream will be provided. Tickets can be purchased online here. ($25 for non-member adults; $10 for kids; members get a break.)
(NEW) Reggae nights resume: 8:30 a.m. June 5, James Island County Park. Gates open at 7:30 p.m. as the Reggae Nights Summer Concert Series resumes with Columbia-based Coolie G & Lion Soul Reggae Band. Ahead: ReggaeInfinity, June 26; Mystic Vibrations, July 10; and Jah Works, July 31. More: CharlestonCountyParks.com.
(NEW) New Dorothea Benton Frank novel: Noon, June 10, Stars Restaurant, 495 King Street, Charleston. Best-selling author Dorothea Benton Frank will sign copies of her brand new book, All the Single Ladies, during a special luncheon, talk and signing by Blue Bicycle Books. The book is to be released the previous day. Tickets are $60 and include the book. More.
(NEW) Palliative care event: 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., June 10, Roper St. Francis Cancer Center board room, 2095 Henry Tecklenburg Drive, Charleston. Palliative care focuses on providing patients with relief from symptoms, pain and stress of any serious illness. Health care workers, patients and lawmakers will meet at this event to discuss the impact of public policy on patient quality of life issues during the “Quality of Life: Removing the Barriers of Care” educational forum. More info.
Knife-sharpening. The Coastal Cupboard will hold a knife-sharpening event from June 11 to 14 to benefit East Cooper Meals on Wheels. $1 per knife. More.
Black history of S.C. Trident Technical College’s Division of Continuing Education and Economic Development is offering a new series of workshops through June 12 on the black history of South Carolina. The series, which covers from the time of the American Revolution to the civil rights era, will be held at the main campus of the college at 7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston. Cost is $25 per student. More.
Book sale: June 19 to 21, Main Library, 68 Calhoun St., Charleston. The Charleston Friends of the Library will present its second annual book sale of the year with great bargains, good books and a chance to support your library system. More info.
Shaking a leg. The Folly Beach Pier is set to have more Moonlight Mixers throughout the summer starting at 7 p.m. A DJ will spin great old tunes to keep your feet moving. Other dates are June 19, July 24, Aug. 21 and Sept. 18. In Mount Pleasant, the Shaggin’ on the Cooper series will be held June 13, July 18, Aug. 15 and Sept. 12. Click here for more.
Fishing tournaments. The county’s monthly fishing tournaments kickoff in May with contests at the Mount Pleasant and Folly Beach piers. Both cast-off tournaments feature several awards and prizes for anglers from 3 years old to seniors. Tournaments in Mount Pleasant are slated for June 27, Sept. 5 and Oct. 3. Tournaments are to be held on Folly Beach Pier on June 20, July 18 and Aug. 15. More info.
Uncle Sam Jam. You can celebrate July 4 at the Mount Pleasant Pier with this annual Independence Day party by Charleston County Parks. Gates open at 7 p.m. with music by Permanent Vacation starting an hour later. Food and drink will be available. Limited spaces will be sold for the Uncle Sam Jam, so reserve your spot soon! Admission is $10, or $8 in advance for residents of Charleston County. More: CharlestonCountyParks.com
Natural history exhibit: Through Aug. 10, 2015. “From Land to Sea: 35 Million Years of Whale Evolution” will be featured in The Charleston Museum’s lobby gallery with displays of whale fossils from millions of years ago. There’s limited availability for an overview by Natural History Curator Matthew Gibson on opening night. Learn more.
Cool shark exhibit. The newest exhibit at the S.C. Aquarium is now open and allows visitors to touch sharks and rays in an innovative outdoor exhibit. “Shark Shallows” features a 20,000-gallon touch tank designed for sharks, rays and skates. Learn more here.
Bird walks: 8:30 a.m. to noon, every Wednesday and Saturday. This is the time of year that a great variety of migrating birds fly through the Lowcountry so what better time to take part in one of the regular early morning bird walks at Caw Caw Interpretive Center in Ravenel. Pre-registration is suggested. Cost is $5. Walks also are conducted on James Island and Folly Beach. Learn more online.
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