Summerville Weekly: August 11th

In Today’s Summerville Weekly:

• What’s going on in & around town 👀

• Recurring events 🔁

• Restaurant Spotlight: Dougie’s Dogs 🌭

• Featured Felines of the Week: Star Wars & Star Trek 🐱

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Events

Today

• Enchanted Mushroom Magic Watercolor 🍄 | Wine & Tapas Bar: an evening of painting a cozy enchanted mushroom cottage using beginner-friendly watercolor techniques. Whether you've never picked up a paintbrush or you're looking for a relaxing creative escape, this class is perfect for you. This event starts at 6:30PM and tickets are $30.

Wednesday, August 12th

• Business and Community Expo 📈 | Trident Technical College Dorchester Thompson Campus: the Summerville Chamber of Commerce will host its inaugural Business & Community Expo from 11AM-2PM. Attendance to the public is free. Explore over 40 local vendors showcasing unique products and cutting-edge services. Whether you are looking for new business partners or just want to support local talent, this is the event of the season!

• Show & Tell for All Ages 🧑‍🏫 | Dorchester County Library Bacons Bridge Rd: have cool stuff you want to talk about? Set up a table at show & tell for all ages! Set up is at 5:30PM, open to the public at 6PM. Registration is not required, and this month’s theme is art (made by you or just stuff you think is cool).

• Live Music: Jack Triebold 🎸 | Top Dawg Tavern: Jack is a talented singer and guitarist who plays all of your favorites from pop/rock to country, club/dance covers to instrumental and classical! He will be playing on the patio from 7-10PM.

Thursday, August 13th

• Bingo ⑩ | Bolts and Brews Beer Garden: a fun, low-key night of Bingo, drinks, and laughs in the garden. Whether you’re there to win prizes or just enjoy the atmosphere, Bingo Night is always a good time. Bingo starts at 6PM.

• Trivia with Cush from 92.5 🧠 | Luxe Bar & Bistro: trivia with community icon, Cush, from radio station 92.5! Free to play & families welcome. Prizes include Luxe Bucks toward your next purchase. Get your teams together and get it on your calendar. Brains only - no phones. Trivia starts at 7PM.

• Live Music: Chris Sullivan 🎸 | La Chev 208: Chris is a local singer-songwriter and rock artist known for his Americana/American Rock 'n' Roll style. He will be playing at La Chev from 6-9PM.
  

Friday, August 14th

• Karaoke 🎤 | Bolts and Brews Beer Garden: Grab the mic and sing your heart out, or sit back and cheer on friends while enjoying your favorite drinks.
  All styles welcome, all skill levels encouraged, and good vibes guaranteed. Karaoke starts at 5:30PM.

• Bowling & Suicide Prevention: an Evening of Entertainment for a Good Cause 🎳 | Stars & Strikes: an unforgettable evening that combines entertainment with a meaningful cause. After enjoying bowling, laser tag, karaoke, or arcade games, remember to drop your receipt in the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention box by the door! 15% of all receipts, excluding alcohol, will be donated to support the Charleston Area Out of the Darkness Walk for suicide prevention.

• 2026 Gamecocks Football Season Kick-Off Party 🏈 | Boone Hall Plantation (Mt Pleasant): join the Charleston County Gamecock Club for the 2026 Football Season Kick-Off Party from 6-10:30PM at the Cotton Dock at Boone Plantation. Enjoy an open bar, catering by Home Team BBQ, a live & silent auction, Cocky, and guest speakers Chris Clark from Gamecocks Central and Darren Uscher, Director of Player Personnel and Recruiting! Tickets are available for $75 for adults and $15 for kids 17 and under. Tickets include food, beer, wine, and open bar.

Live Music 🎸:

• Kelly & Carl | Luxe Bar & Bistro: Kelly Spilbor & Carl Wine will be playing together from 7-10PM.

• Daniel Knowles | La Chev 208: Daniel is a solo acoustic guitarist and vocalist who plays anything from country to pop from the 60s to today. He will be playing at La Chev from 6-9PM.

• Joe Wheaton | Top Dawg Tavern: Joe plays a little bit of everything with a focus on acoustic rock, Americana folk and some fun alternative covers! He will be playing on the patio from 8-11PM.

• TNT Duo | Montreux Bar and Grill: the TNT Duo features Tristan LaMunion and Toni Josafat from the Charleston-based band OldSoul. They will be playing on the patio starting at 6PM.

• JamiSun | Montreux Bar and Grill: JamiSun made his mark as one of Charleston’s premier musical acts and has been awarded “Guitar Champion” 3 years in a row. He will be playing on the main stage starting at 10PM.

Saturday, August 15th

• 27th Annual McElveen Race for The ARK 5K 🏃 | Downtown Summerville: this race includes a 5K run/walk and 1-mile fun run – both races begin and end at St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Summerville. The USATF-certified course winds through historic downtown Summerville. The 5K begins at 7:45AM and the 1-mile fun run kicks off at 9:00AM. Registration is $35 with a T-shirt for the 5K run/walk and $25 for without T-shirt, and $10 for the 1-mile fun run or $30 for a family of four without T-shirts. All proceeds will benefit The ARK, which provides comprehensive support services to families living with Alzheimer’s or related dementia.

• Southern Hatchets Cane Bay Marketplace 🪓 | 1377 State Road: this community market will feature artisans & makers, boutiques & handmade goods, bakers & food vendors, face painters & family fun vendors, and service-based businesses promoting their brand! The market runs from 10AM-1PM.

• Prom For Paws 🐾 | Hilton Garden Inn: from 6:30-11PM, animal lovers will gather for this signature community celebration, transforming the venue into a magical prom experience filled with lively music, dazzling themed décor, and countless photo opportunities. Guests will have the chance to participate in a silent auction, offering exciting items that will ignite the spirit of philanthropy, while a thrilling raffle will keep the excitement alive throughout the night. Every ticket purchased will contribute directly to Dorchester Paws, providing care and shelter for thousands of dogs and cats in need, ensuring they receive the medical attention and loving homes they deserve. General admission tickets are $100, and VIP tickets are $150.

• Open Mic 🎤 | Bolts and Brews Beer Garden: starting at 3PM, sing, play an instrument, read poetry, try comedy, or come support local talent. All performances and experience levels are welcome.

Live Music 🎸:

• Josh Jarmin | La Chev 208: Josh is a songwriter and guitarist known for percussive acoustic fingerstyle guitar and poetic lyrics. He will be playing at La Chev from 6-9PM.

• Tim Falvey | Top Dawg Tavern: hailing from NYC, Tim plays an eclectic mix of Americana and Rock N Roll! He will be playing on the patio from 8-11PM.

• Jack Triebold | Montreux Bar and Grill: Jack is a talented singer and guitarist who plays all of your favorites from pop/rock to country, club/dance covers to instrumental and classical! He will be playing on the front stage starting at 2PM.

• The Regulars Duo | Montreux Bar and Grill: The Regulars is a pop/punk rock band bred in the Carolinas. They will be playing on the patio starting at 6PM.

• Cat Strickland | Montreux Bar and Grill: Cat performs her alternative/jazzy cover "re-creations" around the Lowcountry. She will be playing on the main stage starting at 10PM.

Sunday, August 16th

• Bloom & Bond 🌸 | The Twirl Club of Summerville: take an hour to slow down, pour back into your cup, connect with other local moms, and enjoy a relaxing afternoon of creativity at The Twirl Club of Summerville’s first mom event of the season. For just $15, you'll create your own DIY mason jar bouquet to take home while spending time with an amazing community of women. This event runs from 6-7PM.

• Music Bingo 🎶 | Charleston Sports Pub (Goose Creek): study up on your favorite artists and songs and get rocking! Music Bingo is free to play and always fun to win! This event starts at 11:30AM.

• Candlelight: Tribute to Adele 🕯️ | Magnolia Plantation and Gardens (West Ashley): Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before. This concert starts at 6:30PM and tickets are $87.

• Live Music: Cat Strickland 🎸 | Montreux Bar and Grill: Cat performs her alternative/jazzy cover "re-creations" around the Lowcountry. She will be playing on the patio starting at 4PM.

Recurring Events 🔁

Tuesdays

• Trivia & $2 Tacos | Montreux Bar and Grill: 7:30PM

• The Big Show (Karaoke & Trivia) | Luxe Bar & Bistro: 7-10PM

• Open Mic Night with Butch | Neighborhood Tap House Carnes: 8-11PM

• Family Game Night | Luxe Bar & Bistro: 4-9PM

• Team Trivia | Godwin’s Beer Hall: 7-9PM

• Final Piece Puzzle Mania | Luxe Bar & Bistro: 7PM

Wednesdays

• Name That Tune | Montreux Bar and Grill: good eats, drinks, and company, while testing your music knowledge! 7:30-10PM

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

• Trivia Game Night | Tiki Taco (Old Trolley Rd): every Wednesday at Tiki Taco, MindgameZ is hosting trivia from 7:15-10:15PM. Winners will receive $10, $20, or $30 in-house cash!

• Wine Tasting | Wine & Tapas Bar: 5 wines for $15, 6-8PM.

Thursdays

• Music Bingo | Montreux Bar and Grill: 7:30PM

• 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

• Team Trivia | Neighborhood Tap House Carnes: compete for prizes and house cash from 7-10PM.

• Story Time | Twisted Sugar: 10AM

• Team Trivia | Famulari’s Cane Bay: 7-9PM

• Nostalgic Throwback Classics | Thai Taco: DJ Tank brings the throwback classics to the patio every Thursday night from 6-9PM

• Team Trivia | Miller’s at Carnes (Moncks Corner): 7PM

• Name That Tune | Thai Taco: Name That Tune is now happening at Thai Taco every Thursday from 7-9PM! Play for your chance to win up to $50 in prizes.

Fridays

• Summerville’s Happiest Hour | Thai Taco: 5-8PM

Saturdays

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

• Goose Creek Farmers & Artisans Market | 519 N Goose Creek Blvd, Goose Creek: 9AM-1PM

Sundays

• Coffee With a Vet | The American Legion - Post 21: 8:30AM-12PM

Restaurant Spotlight

Summerville has a new spot to grab a loaded hot dog! Dougie’s Dogs is a hot dog cart that just opened in town, serving up a menu of classic dogs alongside a few combinations you probably aren’t making at home.

The best part is they’ve kept the menu pretty straightforward. Every dog is $5, whether you want the basic Classic Dog with ketchup, mustard and relish or something with a little more going on.

The Slaw Dog keeps things Southern with mustard and coleslaw, while the Chili & Cheese Dog is exactly what you’d hope for: beef chili covered in nacho cheese.

Then things start getting interesting.

The Flamin’ Hot Dog comes topped with ketchup, nacho cheese and crushed Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. It sounds slightly ridiculous, which is probably exactly why you want to try it.

There’s also a Jalapeño Popper Dog with jalapeño cream cheese and bacon bits, and The Cowboy Dog, loaded with nacho cheese, crispy onions and barbecue sauce.

And if none of those combinations do it for you, you can build your own version with toppings like sauerkraut, raw or fried onions, coleslaw, chili, nacho cheese, jalapeños, Flamin’ Hot Cheetos and bacon bits. They’ve also got all the usual condiments, including spicy brown mustard and barbecue sauce.

They don’t have a set schedule yet, but they’ll be set up at 109 W Bradford Pointe Dr from 4-7PM this Sunday! Follow their instagram below to see where they’ll be in the future, and you can book them for your next event here.

Featured Felines of the Week: Star Wars and Star Trek 🐱

Meet Star Wars & Star Trek, the three-month-old brother and sister who are looking for their forever home!

From Dorchester Paws:

“They may see the world differently, but they see each other💗

Meet this dynamic duo: Star Wars- a 3 month old female, and Star Trek- a 3 month old male. These two are the sweetest little kittens who would LOVE to find a home together-- but it's not a requirement! While both kittens have limited vision due to medical issues with their eyes, they don't let that slow them down one bit. In fact, they rely on each other to help navigate their surroundings, making their bond extra special.

They're playful, affectionate, curious, and always ready for some love and attention. We would love to see them find the forever home they deserve💙

Could you be the one to give them their forever galaxy?

Come meet them at Dorchester Paws! All cats and kittens are currently $50🐾”

To apply to adopt Star Wars & Star Trek, please click here!

This Week’s Weather in Summerville

Today ⛈️
H95🌡️L77 | 40% Chance of Rain
Wednesday ⛈️
H95🌡️L77 | 40% Chance of Rain
Thursday ⛈️
H96🌡️L77 | 35% Chance of Rain
Friday ⛈️
H98🌡️L78 | 40% Chance of Rain
Saturday ⛈️
H97🌡️L79 | 45% Chance of Rain
Sunday ⛈️
H95🌡️L78 | 45% Chance of Rain
Monday ☀️
H99🌡️L78 | 0% Chance of Rain