Summerville Weekly: April 29th

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Events

Today

• Vintage Vixens 2025/2026 Season Auditions 🎤 | Paige’s Okra Grill: Vintage Vixens is looking for singers, actors, and dancers (ages 16 and up) to create memorable performances honoring veterans. Meet their Music Directors and Choreographer, connect with other talented artists, and learn about the exciting paid gigs awaiting you this season. This event starts at 6:30PM.

• Moonlight Night Paint & Sip 🎨 | Wine and Tapas: a fun-filled evening where art meets relaxation! Whether you're a seasoned artist or just looking to try something new, this Paint & Sip experience is the perfect vibe. The cost is $38 which includes all of the necessary supplies, and the event starts at 6:30PM.

• Family Walk 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 | Rita’s Italian Ice: join Nexton walkers on a family walk at Rita’s! The walk will be 1.5 Miles starting at 6PM and is child friendly.

• Dumpling Class 🥟 | Ophelia’s Wines & Bites (Moncks Corner): whether you're a beginner or a home cook looking to refine your skills, this hands-on experience will guide you through the entire dumpling-making process, from fillings to mastering traditional folding techniques. This class starts at 6:30PM and tickets are $60.

• Ribbon Cutting Ceremony ✂️ | AcutePet Summerville: join AcutePet in Summerville for their grand opening where they will have guided tours, a chance to meet their amazing care team, complimentary swag to take home, light refreshments to enjoy, and a FREE doggie sundae from Bruster’s Ice Cream! This event runs from 2-4PM.

Wednesday, April 30th

• Create & Sip Workshop 👩‍🎨 | Bolts and Brews Beer Garden: create your own DIY Textured Wall art at Bolts and Brews. No need to be an artist - anyone can create a piece to bring home and decorate their home with! This workshop starts at 6PM and costs $35.

• Prospective Family Informational Session 📝 | Summerville Preparatory Academy: meet Summerville Prep’s amazing staff, ask any questions you have, and tour their modern campus. This event starts at 4PM.

Live Music 🎸:

• David Grunstra | Top Dawg Tavern: David Grunstra is a very popular local musician, singer/songwriter, and guitarist who plays Blues, Alt Country, Classic Rock and more! He will be playing on the patio from 7-10PM.

• Scott Biram | Trolley Pub: The Dirty Old One Man Band Scott Biram will be playing at the Trolley Pub starting at 8PM! Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door.

Thursday, May 1st

• TNR Community Cat Clinic 🐈 | Dorchester Paws: the fee for this cat clinic is $25, which includes: vaccines, ear tip, microchip & spay/neuter. This clinic starts at 8AM, and they will accept two cats per car until they reach 30 cats. Click on the event title for more important information if you are interested in this cat clinic.

• Mosaic Lamps Workshop 💡 | Wine and Tapas: in this workshop you will be able to choose from a candle holder, table lamp, swan lamp or moon lamp. There will be a wide variety of color mosaics and beads to create with. This workshop costs between $50-$85 depending on what you choose to create with, and will start at 6PM.

• Seckond Chaynce 🤠 | Honky Tonk Saloon (Ladson): DTURE is bringing Seckond Chaynce to Honky Tonk Saloon for a high-energy, unforgettable night of music. Joining him is special guest Spyda JC, along with DJ Trailer Trash Chris keeping the energy pumping all night long! Tickets are $20 and the show starts at 8PM.

• Grand Opening Weekend 🚲 | It’s Electric eBike Shop (Ladson): at the grand opening of the all new It’s Electric eBike Shop in Ladson, you can enjoy refreshments, balloons, and free test rides all weekend long, plus you can register to win a free eBike!

• The Rodeo Gaming Tournament 🕹 | High Score Brewing (North Charleston): The Rodeo is Charleston's Fighting Game Community hosting regular tournaments featuring rotating games. This week's tournament includes: Tekken 8, Street Fighter 6, Skullgirls, & Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. The cost to participate is $5 and spectating is free for taproom patrons. The tournament starts at 6:30PM.

Friday, May 2nd

• Nexton Nights 🎆 | Nexton Square: live music from Forty Mile Detour, local food & drink, and fun for the whole family! This event runs from 5-8PM and is weather dependent, so make sure to stayed tuned to the local forecast if you plan to attend.

• Cinco de Mayo Weekend 🇲🇽 | Madres’ Mexican Restaurant: Madres’ is turning up the heat with three days of food, fun, and fiesta vibes you won’t want to miss! Click on the event title to see the full breakdown of events for their Cinco de Mayo weekend.

• Storytime in the Park 📖 | Ashley River Park: Dorchester County Library is teaming up with the Ashley River Park for a special storytime at the park! This event is for children ages 5 & under to learn about nature, listen to stories, sing songs, and make a craft. This event starts at 10:30AM and park admission is $2.

• Flowertown Players Presents: Noises Off 🎤 | James F. Dean Theatre: in this well loved comedy, Frayne gives us a window into the inner workings of theatre as the play-within-the-play gives audiences a look behind the scenes, progressing from flubbed lines and missed cues in the dress rehearsal to mounting friction between cast members in the final performance. This is the opening night of the production, which will have multiple showings from May 2nd-18th. The first show kicks off at 7:30PM and tickets start at $16.

• Unreserved Truck & Equipment Liquidation Auction 🚛 | 147 Vacuum Lane (Ridgeville): After 36 years in the utility industry, Eadie's Construction Company, Inc. has commissioned Iron Auction Group to liquidate all assets through an unreserved public auction as part of a corporate realignment. This auction starts at 10AM.

• First Friday BBQ and Bluegrass 🪕 | Commonhouse Aleworks (North Charleston): an evening that’s steeped in soul, string, and southern sound. First Friday is free and family-friendly — so grab your crew, leash up your pup, and come share what we all have in common: great beer, good people, and live music that moves you. This event runs from 6-9PM.

• Live Music: Spud Fischer 🎸 | Top Dawg Tavern: Spud combines intricate acoustic fingerpicking with a captivating voice to entertain every audience. His love of all genres lends itself to an eclectic mix of music that is heard during his shows including rock, hip hop, broadway musicals, 19th century folk songs, and everything else in between. He will be playing from 8-11PM.

Saturday, May 3rd:

• Spring Market 🌼 | Bolts and Brews Beer Garden: explore a curated lineup of talented local makers, artists, and small businesses featuring everything from handcrafted goods and clothing to fitness vendors and wellness brands. This family-friendly, pet-welcoming event starts at 2PM.

• Junior Service League of Summerville Derby Party 🐎 | Linwood Inn & Gardens: the 2025 JSL Derby Party will feature a live viewing of the Kentucky Derby, open bar & signature cocktails, derby-inspired cuisine, silent & live auctions, live music, and dancing. General admission for this event is $125 and it will run from 5-9PM, with proceeds benefitting various local charities.

• #faithforCharlotte Benefit Ride 🏍 | American Biker of Charleston (Ladson): Charlotte is a 6-year-old spunky, sharp, and strong little girl who has been awaiting a heart transplant at MUSC for the past two years. Registration at begins at 10AM and the ride starts at 11:30AM. The cost is $20 for riders, $10 for passengers, and $25 for T-Shirts, with 100% of the proceeds going to Charlotte’s family. There will also be food for purchase, various local vendors, music, and raffle prizes!

• Cinco de Mayo Line Dancing Party 🕺 | Honky Tonk Saloon: celebrate Cinco de Mayo early at Honky Tonk with some line dancing, where they’ll have tequila, Corona and Modelo flowin' all night! This party kicks off at 8PM.

• Spring Market 🌸 | Cypress Preserve (Moncks Corner): this event will feature food trucks, local vendors and small businesses, and runs from 11AM-3PM.

• Mother’s Day Sip & Shop 🥂 | Simply Charleston Boutique (Moncks Corner): there will be sales, giveaways, custom jewelry, and permanent jewelry! This event will run from 11AM-3PM.

• 2025 Lowcountry Street Taco Fest 🌮 | 984 Highway 78 (Ridgeville): indulge in delicious and authentic street tacos made by many of the Lowcountry’s best Mexican and Latino-American food trucks. This is a free event and open to the public, but if you want to skip the lines, VIP/Early Entry Tickets are available for purchase. This two day festival runs from 12-5PM on May 3rd & 4th.

• A Marvel-ous Youth Fishing Rodeo 🎣 | Colonial Lake (Charleston): join SCDNR and the City of Charleston for a Marvelous Youth Saltwater Fishing Rodeo-where anglers 15 and under become the superheroes of the day. There will be awesome prizes including a South Carolina Lifetime Saltwater Fishing License for one lucky boy and one lucky girl (must be present to win)! This event starts at 8:30AM, and superhero costumes are encouraged. This event is free, but children must be registered to participate.

Live Music 🎸:

• Zero to Never | Montreux Bar and Grill: the Zero to Never experience consists of all the songs you know and love. From timeless classics to contemporary hits, our band covers a wide range of genres and artists to suit every taste. They will take the stage at 10PM.

• Eliya Osaki | Top Dawg Tavern: originally from Florence, SC, Eliya plays an eclectic mix of heartland rock, folk and pop rock. He will be playing on the Patio from 8-11PM. Top Dawg Tavern will also be hosting a Kentucky Derby watch party earlier in the day!

Sunday, May 4th:

• Flowertown Players: Shrek Auditions 🎬 | 133 S Main Street: the Flowertown Players are looking for performers 16 and older for main roles and ensemble and ages 8 and up for the young company. All races, ethnicities, and genders are encouraged to audition. Auditioners should prepare 32 bars (Or about a minute) from a musical theater song. For more information and to register, click on the event title.

• Boozy Bingo Brunch 🍻 | Charleston Sports Pub (Summerville): the games will start at 11:30AM but doors open at 10AM so get in early and grab your seats. Don't miss out on your chance at house cash, prizes and fun! Grab a Giant Mimosa and let the games begin.

• Pickleball Meetup 🏓 | Saul Alexander Park: join Summerville pickleball in their first pickleball meetup. Open to everyone of all skills, the first two hours are dedicated to those still learning. The last two hours will be for those who know the game rules and can rally. This event is 18+ and runs from 12-4PM.

• Live Music: Time Pirates 🏴‍☠️ | Montreux Bar and Grill: the Time Pirates are an acoustic act that plunders through time to cover favorites from the 50's to the present, bringing tight harmonies and good music. They will take the stage at 4PM.

Make sure to follow our amazing sponsor Coastal Junk Solutions and give them a call for all of your junk removal needs!

Recurring Events 🔁

Mondays

• Karaoke | Montreux Bar and Grill: 7pm

Tuesdays

• 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

• Trivia Night | Buffalo Wild Wings: play for the chance to win prizes at BWW on North Creek Dr in Summerville at 6:30 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

• Moncks Corner Farmers Market | Unity Park: come shop at the Moncks Corner Farmers Market every Thursday from April 3rd to November 20th from 3-7PM.

Saturdays

• Summerville Farmers Market | First Citizens Bank: 8AM-1PM

Sundays

• Ridgeville Farmers Market | 154 Church Street: 10AM-2PM

Restaurant Spotlight

If you're craving comfort food that warms the heart as much as the stomach, look no further than DJ’s Southern Kitchen. Tucked into a cozy spot on North Main Street, this family-owned gem has quickly become a local favorite for its authentic Southern fare and welcoming atmosphere.​

DJ’s Southern Kitchen specializes in classic soul food dishes that evoke memories of family gatherings and home-cooked meals. Favorites include fried pork chops, turkey wings, and beef stew, each served with a choice of hearty sides like mac and cheese, collard greens, and red rice. The sweet potato pie and banana pudding are must-try desserts that perfectly round out the meal.

Located at 1761 North Main Street in Summerville, DJ’s Southern Kitchen is open Monday through Friday from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and Saturday from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. They offer dine-in, takeout, and delivery options to suit your dining preferences.

Featured Pup of the Week: Zeke 🐶

After a busy few weeks, we were finally able to make it back in to Dorchester Paws for a doggie date! We got to take out Zeke, who is an 8 month old bundle of joy!

Zeke was surprisingly well behaved for a puppy his age, and absolutely loves people. A volunteer at Dorchester Paws told us to be prepared to be licked to death, and they weren’t kidding!

We went for a stroll through Hutchinson Park, where Zeke enjoyed all the attention from adults and children alike.

Check out the video of our doggie date below, and hurry into Dorchester Paws if you are interested in adopting Zeke - because he definitely won’t be there long!

This Week’s Weather in Summerville

Today ☀️
H81🌡️L57 | 0% Chance of Rain
Wednesday ☀️
H84🌡️L60 | 0% Chance of Rain
Thursday ⛅️
H84🌡️L62 | 0% Chance of Rain
Friday ☁️
H83🌡️L65 | 5% Chance of Rain
Saturday 🌧
H84🌡️L66 | 40% Chance of Rain
Sunday ⛅️
H78🌡️L63 | 30% Chance of Rain
Monday ☀️
H79🌡️L58 | 0% Chance of Rain