Summerville Weekly: July 14th

In Today’s Summerville Weekly:

• What’s going on in & around town 👀

• Recurring events 🔁

• Restaurant Spotlight: Wild Ginger 🥡

• Featured Pup of the Week: Mac 🐶

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Events

Today

• Summer Candle Making Workshop 🕯️ | 165 Midtown Ave: join LiveNexton for an evening of candle making at their Candle Pouring Workshop with Alchemy & Fire Candle Co. An experienced instructor will guide you through the process and techniques to craft your own unique candle, from choosing the perfect scent to the finished product. This workshop runs from 6-8PM and tickets are $35.

• Moonlit Dragon Charcoal Workshop 🐉 | Wine & Tapas Bar: step into a world of fantasy and creativity as you bring this beautiful moonlit dragon to life using charcoal techniques and simple shading. Perfect for beginners and experienced creatives alike, this workshop will guide you through creating a stunning dragon surrounded by celestial details while learning how to blend, shade, highlight, and create depth with charcoal. This workshop starts at 6:30PM and tickets are $30.

• Kid’s Night: Snow Cones and Karaoke 🍧 | East Bay Deli Carnes Crossroads: beat the heat and bring the kiddos to Kid’s Night at East Bay Deli at Carnes Crossroads from 5-7PM for a custom-made snow cone and kid-friendly karaoke.

Wednesday, July 15th

• Bird and Brew 🦜 | Wild Birds Unlimited: join WBU’s nature duo, Kelli and Danny, as they dive into the world of birding. They invite you to join them every third Wednesday of the month from 10:30-11:30AM for coffee, snacks, and bird talk. They will be available to answer your birding questions and share ideas on how to help our feathered friends.

• Blood Drive 🩸 | McElveen Buick GMC: The American Red Cross and McElveen Buick GMC are hosting a blood drive from 11AM-4PM. Donations will be done in the Truckville building.

• Summer Social 💐 | Kersey House Summerville: join the Junior Service League of Summerville for their 2nd Summer Social and get to know the women behind the organization. Whether you've attended one of their socials before, stopped by a fundraiser, or are meeting them for the first time, this is the perfect opportunity to connect in a relaxed, welcoming setting. This event starts at 5:30PM.

• Bike Night 🏍️ | The Summer Breeze: calling all riders! Bring your bike, show it off, and hang out with fellow motorcycle lovers for a night of good times at The Breeze. From 6-11PM, this bike night will feature: bikes on display, cold drinks & good company, karaoke, music, laughs, and a laid-back night with your crew.

• National Hot Dog Day 🌭 | All Safe Storage (Bacons Bridge Rd): to celebrate National Hot Dog Day, stop by All Safe Storage from 12-2PM for a free hot dog and a drink!

• Live Music: Brandon Lamar Simmons 🎸 | Top Dawg Tavern: Brandon is a singer/songwriter, guitarist and drummer who plays some of your favorite tunes in a wide variety including Rock, R&B, Motown, Soul and Pop! He will be playing on the patio from 7-10PM.

Thursday, July 16th

• Third Thursday 🗓️ | Downtown Summerville: on the third Thursday of each month, from 5:30-8:30PM. Historic Downtown Summerville transforms into a special marketplace featuring local entertainment, craft vendors and artisans, to complement the extended hours of our eclectic shops, boutiques and restaurants.

• Low Country H-D Bike Night 🏍️ | Neighborhood Tap House Carnes: join Low Country Harley-Davidson for this month's rooftop experience at the Neighborhood Tap House for July's Bike Night! The theme is Christmas in July - wear your best red and green or Christmas type of gear that is also fit for the July weather for a chance to win a $50 H-D gift card to the dealership! This event runs from 6:30-9:30PM.

Live Music 🎸: 

• Chris Sullivan | Wine & Tapas Bar: Chris is a local singer-songwriter and rock artist known for his Americana/American Rock 'n' Roll style. He will be playing at Wine & Tapas during Third Thursday from 6-9PM.

• Jack Triebold | La Chev 208: 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 at La Chev from 6-9PM.

Friday, July 17th

• Forts and Families 🏰 | Dorchester County Library (Bacons Bridge Rd): calling all family fort builders! First you'll build and then you'll have a chance to read as a family inside your fort! Please bring any blankets and pillows you wish to use, and please only register once for your family. This event runs from 6:30-9PM.

• Sip & Sunset Yoga 🧘 | The Daning Amphitheater (Goose Creek): this program is free, just bring your own yoga mat. An alcohol vendor will be on site to provide the sips. This event runs from 7-8PM, no registration is required.

Live Music 🎸:

• Colleen Lloy | Wine & Tapas: Colleen Lloy is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter whose music blends country, rock, Americana, and R&B, with a career spanning international performances and opening slots for artists such as George Jones, Tanya Tucker, and Billy Ray Cyrus. She will be playing from 7-10PM.

• Ryan Frankett | Top Dawg Tavern: Ryan is a high energy Alternative/Grunge/Pop Punk inspired musician. He will be playing on the patio from 8-11PM.

• Jennifer Proveaux | Montreux Bar and Grill: Jennifer began singing with choirs when she was 7 years old and has built upon that musical foundation to create a multifaceted career in many different forms of music. She will be playing on the front stage starting at 2PM.

• 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.

• Flashmob Charleston | Montreux Bar and Grill: hailing from Charleston, this dynamic ensemble is renowned for their high-energy performances and unbeatable repertoire of chart-topping hits that span decades of music. They will be playing on the main stage starting at 10PM.

• Carl Wine | La Chev 208: Carl is a local musician known best for his acoustic performances. He will be playing at La Chev from 6-9PM.

Saturday, July 18th

• Ridge Car Classic 🚗 | Ridge Church: got a cool classic car? Modern vehicle? Truck? Race car? Lawnmower? Bring it to the Ridge Car Classic show at Ridge Church! From 8:30AM-1PM, there will be food, vendors, cars, awards and giveaways!

• Spiderman Meet & Greet 🕷️ | Tweedle Beedle: your child will enjoy meeting their favorite web-slinging hero, taking photos, and creating memories they'll never forget. Don't forget to bring your camera and your best superhero smile! This event starts at 2:30PM and the cost is $15 per child.

• Beetlejuice Jr. 🎤 | Flowertown Players Theatre: each season, The Flowertown Players produce one show specifically for young actors. These “Junior” shows are typically modeled after well-known family friendly titles. This rendition of “Beetlejuice” runs from 1-2:30PM and again from 4-5:30PM. Tickets are $10.

• Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest 🌭 | Rusty Bull Brewing Co. (North Charleston): think you and your 3 best friends have what it takes to conquer this Hot Dog Eating Relay? Grab your team of four and put your eating skills to the test for a chance to win $350 in cash prizes! This event starts at 4PM.

Live Music 🎸:

• 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.

• Sean Keefer & Bryant Colbry | La Chev 208: 6-9PM

Sunday, July 19th

• Breakfast with Elsa ❄️ | Eggs Up Grill: Elsa is leaving Arendelle for a special breakfast at Eggs Up Grill in Knightsville from 9AM–12PM! There will be smiles, songs, and plenty of photo ops—plus a delicious breakfast that’s perfect for your little Frozen fan.

• McKewn Morning Brew & Cars ☕️ | McKewn Community Playground (Ladson): a morning of great coffee, amazing vehicles, local small businesses, and neighbors supporting neighbors. This year’s event is a fundraiser for Ladson’s Robert Timmons III and his family following the life-changing accident that has turned their world upside down. Every dollar raised will help ease some of the financial burden while Robert focuses on healing and recovery. This event runs from 9-11:30AM.

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

Choosing an Asian restaurant can get complicated when one person wants sushi, another wants hibachi, and someone else has their heart set on General Tso’s chicken.

Wild Ginger Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar solves that problem with a menu that covers a little bit of everything. Located on Bacons Bridge Road in Summerville, the restaurant serves sushi, hibachi, noodles, fried rice, and a long list of Chinese- and Thai-inspired entrées.

Sushi fans have plenty to work through. Along with familiar choices like California, spicy tuna, rainbow, and shrimp tempura rolls, Wild Ginger offers several larger specialty rolls. The Wild Ginger Sashimi Roll combines spicy tuna, avocado, salmon, yellowtail, and wasabi yuzu sauce. Other popular options include the fried Volcano Roll, the lobster-topped American Dream Roll, and the GMC Roll with crab crunch and spicy crab.

The kitchen side of the menu is just as large. You’ll find pad Thai, lo mein, pineapple fried rice, Mongolian beef, walnut shrimp, orange chicken, and several spicy mango dishes. The restaurant’s namesake Wild Ginger Beef is made with fresh ginger, carrots, mushrooms, peppers, onions, and zucchini.

There’s also a full hibachi menu with chicken, steak, shrimp, salmon, scallops, and lobster tail. Combination plates are available for anyone who has trouble picking just one. Each comes with vegetables, fried rice, and a choice of soup or salad.

Wild Ginger has built a loyal following in Summerville, especially among customers looking for generous portions and food that travels well.

Whether your table wants sushi, noodles, hibachi, or a little of everything, Wild Ginger makes it easy to keep everyone happy.

Featured Pup of the Week: Mac 🐶

Meet Mac, the 3-year-old lab mix who’s been with Dorchester Paws for almost a year now!

From Dorchester Paws:

“Some dogs wear their hearts on their sleeves. Mac just takes a little longer to share hers💛

At 3 years old, Mac has been waiting for her happily ever after for far too long. She's been in the care of Dorchester Paws since August 2025 and has been thriving in a foster home since November, where she's been able to showcase just how wonderful she is.

Mac is house-trained, gets along well with other dogs, and has successfully lived with a canine companion in her foster home! While Mac can be a little shy and nervous when meeting people, don't let that fool you. With a little patience and kindness, she blossoms into a sweet, loyal companion. Because she's still gaining confidence, Mac would likely do best in a home with older children who can respect the time she needs to settle in.

She's spent months waiting for someone to see the incredible dog she is, and we know her person is out there somewhere!”

To apply to adopt Mac, please click here! 

This Week’s Weather in Summerville

Today ⛈️
H83🌡️L74 | 85% Chance of Rain
Wednesday 🌧️
H90🌡️L74 | 55% Chance of Rain
Thursday ☀️
H94🌡️L75 | 35% Chance of Rain
Friday ⛈️
H95🌡️L77 | 35% Chance of Rain
Saturday ⛈️
H93🌡️L77 | 40% Chance of Rain
Sunday 🌧️
H93🌡️L76 | 65% Chance of Rain
Monday 🌤️
H91🌡️L77 | 0% Chance of Rain