Summerville Weekly: August 12th

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Events

Today

• The Big Show 🎤 | Luxe Bar & Bistro: The Big Show is back every Tuesday at Luxe! From 6-9PM every Tuesday, there will be Karaoke, Trivia and more with special host Doctor Driver! Fun prizes and giveaways for the winner so round up your peeps for Tuesday's game day.

• Paint & Sip: Tulips 🌷 | Wine & Tapas: join Andre from Art with Andre for a tulip inspired wine glass paint night at 6:30PM. This event cost $40, which includes all necessary supplies and one complimentary beverage.

Wednesday, August 13th

• National Prosecco Day 🍷 | Lux Bar & Bistro: complete your day with some bubbly for National Prosecco Day with Luxe! Purchase one of their personalized charcuterie boats and receive one free glass of Prosecco, or purchase one of their charcuterie boards and receive two free glasses of Prosecco.

• Yappy Hour at Poogan’s 🐶 | Poogan’s Southern Kitchen: Poogan’s is turning Wednesday nights into pup nights. Bring your dog, grab a seat on the covered patio, and they’ll treat your four-legged sidekick to a free housemade sweet potato waffle and a bowl of ice-cold water! Snag a photo of your pup living their best patio life and tag Poogan’s on IG or Facebook. One lucky dog (and their human) will win a $25 PSK gift card on the first of each month.

• 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 14th

• Pearl Jewelry Workshop 💍 | Wine and Tapas: each participant will select an oyster to shuck and discover their pearl inside! From there you will learn the techniques of cleaning and treating your pearl, followed by how to use a pearl drill. They will then work with you to set your pearl in to your chosen setting. Rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and charms will be available. This event starts at 6PM and tickets are $50.

• Blood Drive 🩸 | The Rustic Muffin: The Rustic Muffin is hosting a Blood Drive in cooperation with The Blood Connection and they need your help to make a difference in our community! This event will run from 8:30-11AM, and you can register by clicking the link in the event title.

• Ribbon Cutting Ceremony ✂ | Pine Trace Park: the wait is over — Pine Trace Park is officially opening! The park opens at 9:30AM and the first 500 guests will get a free sweet treat from Tikiz or The Wich Cream truck!

• Bingo with Big Tone 🍻 | Bolts and Brews Beer Garden: get ready for a night of fun, brews, and big wins! They’re giving away Bolts & Brews merch, Ace Hardware gift cards, and beautiful plants from their greenhouse! The games will begin at 6PM.

• Seckond Chaynce 🤘 | Honky Tonk Saloon (Ladson): DTURE is bringing Seckond Chaynce to Honkytonk 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! The show starts at 8PM and tickets are $20.

Friday, August 15th

• Paint & Sip: Press On-Nails Edition 💅 | Abstract Adventures: whether you're a nail art lover or just looking for a unique experience, this event is the perfect blend of creativity and relaxation. This event runs from 6-9PM and tickets are $30.

• Huffin For the Stuffin’ 5K Registration 🦃 | Carnes Crossroads: registration for the 7th annual Huffin For the Stuffin 5K opens on Friday, August 15th! The actual 5K takes place on Thanksgiving Day at 9AM.

• Free Tasting: Betty Booze Vodka Teas 🍸 | Berkely Spirits (Moncks Corner): join Berkeley Spirits from 4-7PM for a free tasting of Betty Booze Vodka Teas! You must be 21 with a valid ID.

• New Mommy Meetup 👶 | Summers Corner: calling all moms! Whether you’re rocking a newborn or just need a reason to get out of the house and sip a coffee - this one’s for you. No pressure, no agenda—just a chance to meet other local moms, swap stories, share baby tips (or not!), and make some new neighborhood friends! This meetup will start at 9AM by the coffee truck at Lowcountry Cannoli.

Live Music 🎸:

• Artist TBA | Wine and Tapas: 7-10PM

• Jamisun | Montreux Bar and Grill: Jamisun has 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 patio starting at 6PM.

• Eliya Osaki | Top Dawg Tavern: Eliya will be playing on the patio from 8-11PM.

• Lane Doss | Bolts and Brews Beer Garden: Lane's music catalog includes mainly 70-90's classic hits and he plays several instruments! He will be playing from 4-7PM.

Saturday, August 16th

• Hiring Event 👔 | Duck Donuts: Duck Donuts is holding another hiring event for their new location at Carnes Crossroads from 12-2PM. They are looking for candidates interested in specific shifts from 6am - 4pm, as well as team leads!

• A Morning of Magic ✨ | Eggs Up Grill (Knightsville): join Eggs Up Grill in creating the magic by dressing up as your favorite character - their staff will be too! There will be a character meet & greet, a photo station for magical memories, coloring pages for little artists, and your favorite Disney tunes playing all morning!

• Karaoke 🎤 | Bolts and Brews Beer Garden: mic up and make your debut on the Bolts & Brews Main Stage, starting at 5:30PM! Whether you're the next vocal legend or just in it for the fun—this night is all yours.

• Corn & Tomato Festival 🌽 | Highway 78 Farmers Market (Ridgeville): celebrate the height of summer harvest season with the best corn and tomatoes in Dorchester County, plus adrenaline-pumping RC races! This event runs from 8AM-1PM, and there will be a corn shucking competition at 11:30AM!
  

Live Music 🎸:

• Born Hazy | Montreux Bar and Grill: Born Hazy is an acoustic group that plays a great variety of songs you know & love! They will be playing on the patio starting at 6PM.

• OldSoul | Montreux Bar and Grill: OldSoul is an Original Rock and Roll project that also regularly performs as a party cover band. They will be playing on the main stage starting at 10PM.

Sunday, August 17th

• Sip & Sculpt 🗿 | Bolts and Brews Beer Garden: first, Bolts and Brew’s expert host will cover all the basics, and with step-by-step instructions, you'll learn to hand-build a pinch pot. Then, you'll learn how to sculpt and decorate your pot into a variety of functional pottery pieces like a vase, hanging planters, pot for an air plant, candle holders, smiley planter pals, and more. The workshop starts at 1PM and the cost is $75.

• Pyrography Workshop 🔥 | Frothy Beard Off World: come and participate in a class on pyrography! Choose between Hat Burning, Wood Burning, or Leather Burning. You will be walked through a variety of burning techniques, and enjoy a fashionable piece of artwork to wear and show off! This workshop starts at 1PM and costs between $60-$75 depending on your chosen canvas.

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

• Hot Pepper Day 🌶 | Ridgeville Farmers Market: calling all spicy food lovers, this week’s theme at the Ridgeville Farmers Market is Hot Peppers. There will be all sorts of spicy peppers for sale, including of course the Carolina Reaper Pepper! The farmers market runs from 10AM-2PM.

• Live Music: Eddie Bush 🪕 | Montreux Bar and Grill: Eddie has shared concert billing with some of today’s biggest artists, including Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Little Big Town, Jimmy Buffett, Dave Matthews, John Mellencamp, Willie Nelson, and Lynyrd Skynyrd. He will be playing on the patio starting at 4PM.

  Recurring Events 🔁

  Tuesdays

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

  Wednesdays

  • Music Bingo | Frothy Beard Off World: 7PM (check out our Instagram video on this!)

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

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

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

  Thursdays

  • Trivia | Frothy Beard Off World: 7PM, trivia topic changes weekly.

  • 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

  • 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.

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

  Fridays

  • Carnes Crossroads Farmers Market | 513 Wodin Place (Goose Creek): 5-8PM

  Saturdays

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

  Sundays

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

Check out our amazing sponsor Coastal Junk Solutions on their Instagram page below!

Restaurant Spotlight 🍽

If you’ve been looking for something a little different in Summerville’s dining scene, Social Urban Bistro offers just that. Located on Central Avenue, it brings fresh and vibrant Latin cuisine to our town’s table—just the kind of place where you stroll in expecting good food and leave planning your next visit.

At Social Urban Bistro, small plates really shine. The homemade guacamole is flavorful and perfectly paired with chips, and the green fries—crisped and seasoned—have quickly become a standout. Whether it’s the cheese-stuffed Venezuelan tequeños, beef or chicken empanadas, or sweet maduros topped with savory picadillo and cheese, every appetizer has its moment.

When it comes to mains, there’s a satisfying blend of Cuban and Latin-inspired dishes made to order. Think Cuban sandwiches—stacked with ham, Swiss cheese, roast pork shoulder, dill pickles, and a tangy green sauce on fresh bakery bread—or the Pastor and Asada sandwiches, each featuring its own bold marinade and creamy accompaniments. If you want something more substantial, the entrees won’t disappoint: shrimp tossed in garlic butter; rich, coconut-curry chicken; pan-roasted paprika chicken; or a hearty pork shoulder wrapped in banana leaf with creamy garlic sauce, rice, and sweet plantains.

Sweet endings at Social Urban Bistro are just as thoughtful. You’ll find gelatina de mosaico, choco-flan, cornbread, and quesillo napolitano—little bites of sweet, homespun comfort. To wash it all down, choices like hibiscus flower drink, horchata, or café con leche round out the menu in just the right way.

Featured Pup of the Week: Arvada ❤

Meet Arvada, the 6-year-old terrier mix who has been a resident of Dorchester Paws since May!

From Dorchester Paws:

“Meet Arvada — the dog whose ears called it quits halfway through growing. The rest of her? Fully committed.😏 At 6 years old, she’s retired from the whole ‘playtime’ shenanigans, but she’s a pro at peacefully coexisting. Think roommate vibes... she won’t borrow your clothes, but she also won’t invite you to book club. She's one cool gal that loves her walkies, seems to be housetrained, and is irresistibly cute with her travel sized ears. Come take this girl on a date! 💕”

For more information on Arvada and the other dogs & cats like her, please visit dorchesterpaws.org 💙

This Week’s Weather in Summerville

Today ⛈
H89🌡️L76 | 55% Chance of Rain
Wednesday ⛈
H89🌡️L75 | 45% Chance of Rain
Thursday ⛈
H90🌡️L76 | 45% Chance of Rain
Friday ⛈
H90🌡️L76 | 45% Chance of Rain
Saturday ⛈
H88🌡️L76 | 55% Chance of Rain
Sunday 🌞 
H88🌡️L75 | 0% Chance of Rain
Monday 🌞
H89🌡️L74 | 0% Chance of Rain