Dirty Rotten Scoundrels: Through Aug. 23, Footlight Players, 20 Queen St., Charleston. The Footlight Players opens its 84th season with the regional premiere of “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” a musical based on the 1988 film of the same name. Performances are 8 p.m. Aug. 7, 8, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22 and at 3 p.m. Aug. 9, 16, 23. Performance is not suitable for children under 13 years. Tickets are $35 for adults; $32 for seniors/military; $25 for students. Order tickets online at footlightplayers.net or by calling the box office at 843-722-4487.
Disaster preparedness training for business: 6 p.m., Aug. 19, Room A214, Lonnie Hamilton III Public Services Building, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston. Charleston County will offer a free seminar for small business owners on disaster preparedness. Register here.
Shaking a leg. The Folly Beach Pier is set to have two more Moonlight Mixers throughout the summer starting at 7 p.m. A DJ will spin great old tunes to keep your feet moving. Dates are Aug. 21 and Sept. 18. In Mount Pleasant, the season’s last dance in the Shaggin’ on the Cooper series will be Sept. 12. Click here for more.
Schein to talk: 7 p.m. Aug. 25, Charleston Jewish Community Center. As part of JCC Jewish Bookfest this year, Beaufort author Bernie Schein will talk about his zany Southern epic novel, “Famous All Over Town,” that revisits South Carolina issues and adds some Charleston gossip. Admission: $5 for JCC members; $7 for all. More: Contact Sandra Brett.
(NEW) Jamaica Day in the Carolinas: Noon to 7:30 p.m., Magnolia Plantation and Gardens. The attraction will host the second annual S.C. Reggae jerk and Wine Festival, featuring international reggae and soca artist Kenne Blessin, and the Dubplates. Tickets are $25 and available at screggaejerkwinefestival.eventbrite.com.
(NEW) Charleston Green Fair: Noon to 5 p.m., Sept. 20, James Island County Park. The 8th annual fair will offer lots of ways to learn about sustainability in day-to-day life. It will feature games, exhibits, contests, fitness opportunities, musical entertainment and much more. Admission is free with $1 gate admission. More: http://www.CharlestonCountyParks.com.
(NEW) Chase After a Cure golf tournament: Sept. 25, Patriots Point Links, Mount Pleasant. The fourth annual Drive Away Childhood Cancer Golf Tournament will benefit Chase After a Cure, a Summerville nonprofit that funds childhood cancer research and raises awareness. Since 2009, the group has raised almost $1 million for research and equipment at MUSC. $400 a foursome. More info: http://www.chaseafteracure.com.
(NEW) Oktoberfest 5K Run-Walk: 9 a.m., Sept. 26, Laurel Hill County Park, Mount Pleasant. The East Cooper Breakfast Rotary Club will host this annual benefit trail run that features a German band, brats and a Bavarian beer garden to welcome participants to the finish line. Costumes encouraged. Learn more and register here: http://oktoberfest5k.net/.
(NEW) Zombie Pub Crawl: 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., Oct. 17, Park Circle, North Charleston. Holy City Brewing will present the fifth annual Pint of Home Zombie Pub Crawl to benefit Lowcountry AIDS Services. Attendees are encourage to dress in their most imaginative zombie gear and visit Park Circle restaurants and bars to check off scorecards for a grand prize. Tickets are $15 in advance; $20 at the door. More: HolyCityBrewing.com.
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.
We Can Do Better, South Carolina!
Like us on Facebook
Follow us on Twitter
Use our feed
Send us your comments
