CALENDAR:  Live show on July 18 of How Did This Get Made?

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Podcasters Paul Scheer (The League, Black Monday), Jason Mantzoukas (The League, Brooklyn 99) and June Diane Raphael (Grace & Frankie, Long Shot) are experts in the best of the worst of cinema.  They’ll host a live show, “How Did This Get Made — LIVE!,” at 7:30 p.m., July 18, at the Charleston Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St.

Live episodes of the trio’s podcast are a truly unique experience allowing the audience to participate through questions to the hosts, creating impromptu songs for segments and viewing one-of-a-kind clips. Tickets are $38 to $78.

Also ahead at the Gaillard Center:

Jennifer Holliday: 4 p.m. Aug. 2.  The Grammy and Tony award-winning singer and actor, Jennifer Holliday, shows her amazing voice for a one-hour singing performance to close out the 2019 Lowcountry Mental Health Conference. She will also be taking time to share her personal story and struggles with depression while talking about the work she is doing to bring awareness to mental health issues. Tickets are $28.

Also on the calendar:

Reggae Nights concert: 8 p.m., July 19, James Island County Park, James Island.  Well Charged is the band featured for the third summer concert in the Reggae Nights series offered by the Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission.  Gates open at 7:30 p.m. Originating from Charleston, SC, Well Charged was founded on a shared love for vintage reggae, rocksteady and ska music. With a style inspired by early pioneers of Caribbean music, such as Alton Ellis, Desmond Dekker and Prince Buster, Well Charged released their EP, Lift up Sessions, in October 2018. Food is available on site. Crafters and vendors will also be on site with souvenirs available for purchase. Advance tickets are not available, and admission is $10 per person at the gate. Gold Pass holders and kids 12 and under are free. Concerts will take place rain or shine.

Charleston Variety Show: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., July 20, and 3 p.m., July 21, Charleston Music Hall, John St., Charleston.   Longtime Charleston producers and entertainers Brad and Jennifer Moranz have gathered a talented cast of musicians, singers and dancers for an all-new show this summer. Featuring pop, rock and country favorites mixed with dancing and comedy skits, the Charleston Variety Show welcomes new performers and audience favorites. Tickets are $19 to $39.  More: www.CharlestonMusicHall.com.

John’s Island Book Sale:  Starts at 9 a.m. on July 26 and 27, John’s Island Regional Library, 3531 Maybank Highway, Johns Island.  John the Charleston Friends of the Library to browse through more than 10,000 gently-used books, CDs, DVDs, and audio books at prices that can’t be beat.More info: www.CharlestonLibraryFriends.org.

Early morning bird walks at Caw Caw:  8:30 a.m. every Wednesday and Saturday, Caw Caw Interpretive Center, Ravenel.  You can learn about habitats and birds, butterflies and other organisms in this two-hour session.  Registration is not required, but participants are to be 15 and up. $10 per person or free to Gold Pass holders.  More:  http://www.CharlestonCountyParks.com.

AREA MARKETS

TUESDAYS.  The Mount Pleasant Farmers Market is every Tuesday from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the market pavillion at Moultrie Middle School, 645 Coleman Blvd., Mount Pleasant. Free parking.  Lots of activities. More info.

WEDNESDAYS.  The West Ashley Farmers Market is every Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Ackerman Park off Sycamore Avenue in West Ashley.  The last week of the market will be the first week of October. More.

FRIDAYS/SATURDAYS:  Night Market.  Every Friday and Saturday from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. for the rest of the year, you can shop with 108 vendors, including artists and craftsmen, at the night market on Market Street between East Bay and Church streets.  It’s more than four blocks of local shopping and fun. Free.

SATURDAYS:  Johns Island Farmers Market operates each Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. year-round with more than 50 local farmers and vendors, food trucks, music and more.  The market is located on the campus of Charleston Collegiate School, 2024 Academy Road, Johns Island

SATURDAYS: The Charleston Farmers Market is open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Marion Square each Saturday through Nov. 30.  More info.

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