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Summerville Weekly: April 1st

Summerville Weekly: April 1st

🌸 Flowertown Festival, Farmers Markets, Workshops, and more!💥

Nic Conley
April 01, 2025

☀️Good Morning Sweet Tea Sippers! It’s a big week in Summerville, with 200,000 people expected to make their way through Historic Downtown Summerville for this weekend’s Flowertown Festival! If you’re not into the big crowds, that’s okay too, we’ve got plenty of other events for you this week. ⬇️

In Today’s Summerville Weekly:

Things to do this week in & around Summerville 👀
Recurring Events 🔃
Restaurant Spotlight: La Rustica 🍝
Featured Pup of the Week: Smoke 💨

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Events

Today

Open Mic Music Night 🎤 | Public Works Art Center: are you a seasoned or aspiring songwriter looking for a welcoming space to share your new work? From 7-9PM, there will be eight 10-minute open mic performance slots, so make sure to get there for sign ups at 6:10PM.
Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue 😂 | North Charleston Coliseum: this new comedy is for fans 18 and older.... because they're not the same girls from the 80's. The show starts at 7PM, and tickets range from $30-$45.

Wednesday, April 2nd

Wednesday Workshop - Public Speaking 🗣| Summerville Chamber of Commerce: elevate your communication skills with Summerville Chamber’s new public speaking class. Designed for all skill levels, this class will teach attendees best practices for effective public speaking, including techniques to engage and inspire audiences. The class will run from 8-10AM and costs $25.
Live Music: Eliya Osaki 🎸 | Top Dawg Tavern: from 7-10PM, Eliya will be playing an eclectic mix of heartland rock, folk and pop rock!

Thursday, April 3rd

Pyrography Workshop 🔥 | Wine and Tapas Bar: learn the basics of artistic pyrography from 6-8PM. Choose from a hat ($75), a wooden cutting board ($60), a purse ($60), or a journal ($60)!
Strength, Stretch, and Sip 💪 | Bolts and Brews Beer Garden: an hour of body weight workouts and full body stretch with Lisa Dittmar, CPT HHC - Health and Longevity Coach from Dittmar Fitness. The cost for this event is $18 and it starts at 5:30PM.
Brian Regan 🎤 | Charleston Music Hall: Critics, fans and fellow comedians agree: Brian Regan is one of the most respected comedians in the country with Vanity Fair calling Brian, “The funniest stand-up alive,” and Entertainment Weekly calling him, “Your favorite comedian’s favorite comedian.” His show will begin at 7:30PM and tickets start at $42.50.

Friday, April 4th

Flowertown Festival 🌸 | Downtown Summerville: The Flowertown Festival is the Y’s premiere fundraiser founded in 1973 to support health and wellness programs at the Y. Recognized as one of the Top 20 events in the Southeast, this three-day arts and crafts festival attracts more than 200,000 visitors who come to enjoy local artisans, delicious food, and family-friendly entertainment! The festival runs from 9AM-4PM on April 4th, 5th, and 6th.
NASCAR Cup Champion Joey Logano 🏎 | Hang 10 Car Wash: Want to meet 3X NASCAR Cup Champion Joey Logano? Drop in to Hang 10 Car Wash in Summerville from 4-6PM! Only the first 250 in line will receive wristbands to get autographs & pictures with Joey. Anyone that comes after will be able to see Joey from a distance and take pictures next to the race car.
Shostakovich No. 5 🎻 | Summers Corner Performing Arts Center: The Summerville Orchestra will present Shostakovich No. 5 at 7:30PM, and again at 3PM on the following day (Saturday, April 5th). Tickets range from $2-$25.

Live Music:

Vinyl Daze | Nexton Square: kick off the season with Vinyl Daze live at Nexton Square! Bring the family, grab a bite, and enjoy an evening of great music and community fun from 5-8 PM.
Joe Wheaton | Top Dawg Tavern: from 8-11PM, Joe will be playing a little bit of everything, with a focus on acoustic rock, Americana folk, and some fun alternative covers.
Lane Doss | Bolts and Brews Beer Garden: Lane’s song list ranges from the 60's to current, keeping audiences of all ages entertained and singing along. He will play from 4:30-7:30PM, and be joined by the Asalea Food Truck.
Artist TBA | Montreux Bar and Grill: 6PM & 10PM

Saturday, April 5th

Summerville Farmers Market 🌽 | First Citizens Bank: the 2025 Summerville Farmers Market starts back up on April 5th with extended opening day hours, from 8AM-6PM. The market is located at First Citizens Bank, 218 South Main St. behind Town Hall.
April Fools Comedy Explosion 🎤 | Magical Memories Event Planning/Space: clean comedy show starring national touring comedians Tonja D and Travis Lincoln with special guests! Bring the whole family and have some good ole clean fun starting at 7PM. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door.
Family Fun Day 🏓 | The Pickle Bar: enjoy a fully fenced in outdoor space, pickle ball courts, corn hole boards, indoor space, and amazing food and drink selections. 10% of all food and drink sales will benefit Ivybrook Academy’s PTA.

Live Music:

TreeHouse! | Tiki Taco: these Psychedelic Reggae Rockers will take the stage at 7PM, and tickets are $5 at the door.
Artist TBA | Montreux Bar and Grill: 6PM & 10PM

Sunday, April 6th

Cane Bay Eggstravaganza 🐣 | Cane Bay High School: join Church at Cane Bay from 4-7PM at the Cane Bay High School for an eggciting Egg Hunt, Jump Castles, Gelly Ball (for Purchase), Foam Pit (for Purchase), Vendors, and a Food Truck Rodeo.
Ukulele Fest 🎼 | Cypress Gardens (Moncks Corner): the 10th Annual Blackwater Ukulele Festival is being held at Cypress Gardens from 10AM-4PM. The festival is free with park admission, with proceeds benefiting the Berkeley Animal Center.

Recurring Events 🔁

Mondays

Karaoke | Montreux Bar and Grill: 7pm

Tuesdays

Trivia Night | Buffalo Wild Wings: play for the chance to win prizes at BWW on North Creek Dr in Summerville at 6:30 PM
Trivia & $2 Tacos | Montreux Bar and Grill: 7:30 PM

Wednesdays

Music Bingo | Frothy Beard Off World: 7 PM (check out our Instagram video on this!)
Name That Tune | Montreux Bar and Grill: good eats, drinks, and company, while testing your music knowledge! 7:30-10 PM

Thursdays

Trivia | Frothy Beard Off World: 7 PM, trivia topic changes weekly.
Music Bingo | Montreux Bar and Grill: 7:30 PM
Tech Thursdays | Dorchester County Library: schedule a 30 minute one-on-one session with a librarian to learn basic technology skills (intended for senior adults). Call 843-871-5075 Ext. 2 to schedule.

Saturdays

Winter Farmers Market | Coastal Coffee Roasters: every Saturday morning from 9AM-1PM, Coastal Coffee Roasters in Summerville hosts various local vendors for a mini winter farmers market!

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Restaurant Spotlight 🍽

Located at 315 N. Magnolia Street, La Rustica is a family-owned gem blending authentic Italian cuisine with Southern hospitality. Chef Giulio Pellegrini, originally from Italy, and his family brought decades of culinary expertise to Summerville after running a successful restaurant in Seattle for 37 years. Housed in a beautifully restored Southern mansion, the restaurant offers a cozy, welcoming atmosphere with touches of Italian artistry.

La Rustica’s menu features house-made pastas, seafood cioppino, lamb shank, and baked lasagna. Guests especially love the Limoncello Tiramisu, crafted by Janie Pellegrini herself. Every dish is made from scratch using fresh ingredients, ensuring an unforgettable dining experience.

The Pellegrini family’s hands-on approach creates a warm, intimate environment that feels like dining with family. Whether you’re enjoying the lush garden patio or the elegant indoor space, La Rustica offers an enchanting escape into Italian culinary traditions.

Open Monday-Saturday from 5PM to 10PM, this Summerville treasure is perfect for special occasions or casual dinners alike. Don’t miss it!

Featured Pup of the Week: Smoke 🐶

Meet Smoke, the 7-year-old bulldog mix who has been at the shelter for almost two months now!

From Dorchester Paws:

“Hi there, friends! My name is Smoke, and I’m a 75-pound bundle of love, just waiting for my perfect match. I’ve been here since 2/9/2025, and while everyone takes great care of me, I can’t help but dream about a home of my own.

I’m 7 years young—which means I’ve mastered the art of being the best boy. I’m housetrained, crate trained, and great with other dogs, so I’m basically a total catch. I’m the perfect mix of laid-back and playful, always ready for a good stroll, a cozy nap, or some quality time with my favorite people (maybe you?).

If you’ve been looking for a loyal, loving, slightly goofy best friend, I think we’d get along just fine. Come meet me—I’d love to make your heart as full as mine. 💙🐾”

For more information about Smoke and the other dogs and cats who are looking for their forever home, please visit dorchesterpaws.org ❤️

This Week’s Weather in Summerville

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