Summerville Weekly: June 2nd

Where to Invest $100,000 Right Now, According to Experts

Investors face a dilemma. When the S&P 500 finished its worst quarter since 2022 last month, diversifiers like bonds and bitcoin fell too.

Even with the turnaround in mid-April, analysts at Goldman Sachs and Vanguard have projected low-single-digit annualized returns from 2024-2034.

Bloomberg asked where experts would personally invest $100,000 for their March monthly edition.

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Events

Today

• Dogs in the Drive Thru 🐶 | Chick-Fil-A Cane Bay: from 5-7PM, bring your pup through the drive-thru for a free pet bandana and a tasty dog treat!

• Lowcountry Songwriters Open Mic 🎤 | Public Works Art Center: are you a seasoned songwriter looking for a welcoming space to share your new work? Or maybe you’re an aspiring songwriter eager to connect with others in the community and learn from their experiences. Perhaps you just love great music and want to enjoy a true listening room experience. Whatever your vibe, this night is for you! Doors open at 6:10PM, with sign-ups for the open mic kicking off at the same time.

• Riding the Wave Paint & Sip 🌊 | Wine & Tapas Bar: join Art with Angel for a Paint & Sip experience where you can unwind, get creative, and enjoy a good vibe — no experience needed. This event starts at 6:30PM and tickets are $38.

Wednesday, June 3rd

• Workshop Wednesday - Layout Class ✂ | Karla's Kiwi Lane Creations: a fun filled day of creativity, using the quick and easy design system from Kiwi Lane. Class fee of $25 covers your materials, and your paper will vary. This event runs from 10:30AM-1:30PM.

• Battle of the Birds Blood Drive 🩸 | Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital (Goose Creek): donate between 10AM-3PM for $30 in rewards as well as an exclusive Battle of the Birds T-shirt!

• 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, June 4th

• Whiskey & Tequila Tasting 🥃 | Luxe Bar & Bistro: a guided whiskey and tequila tasting experience led by whiskey and agave specialist, Fabiana Pinillos. Four tastings for only $20 - Penelope Wheated, Penelope Tasted, El Mayor Blanco and El Mayor Cafe Reposado (Espresso). The tasting will begin at 7PM, but they ask that you arrive at 6:30PM to check in and get settled.

• Info Session and Campus Tour ✏️ | Summerville Preparatory Academy: join SPA starting at 5PM for an info session and school tour to discover how they support students in building Strong Minds and Good Hearts.

Friday, June 5th

• Charleston Oyster Planter Workshop 🦪 | Luxe Bar & Bistro: a hands-on, Lowcountry-inspired workshop where you’ll create your own tabby-inspired oyster shell planter—a timeless piece rooted in Charleston history. This workshop runs from 6:30-8:30PM and tickets are $75 per person, with proceeds benefiting the Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network.

• Nexton Nights ✨ | Nexton Square: an evening of live music, local food and drinks, family fun, and a great time in Nexton Square! This month’s headliner is The Classic Country Project, and they’ll be playing classic country hits from 5-8PM.

• 5th Wall Presents: Tick, Tick... Boom! 🎬 | Old Trolley Theatre: this autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning composer of Rent, is the story of a composer and the sacrifices that he made to achieve his big break in theatre. Containing fourteen songs, ten characters, three actors and a band, Tick, Tick... Boom! takes you on the playwright/composer's journey that led to a Broadway blockbuster. This play starts at 7:30PM and tickets are $37.50.

• Shadows of Summerville Ghost Tour 👻 | Summerville Museum and Research Center: take a 2hr stroll (1.5 miles) through downtown Summerville, including Azalea Park, and uncover its history, hidden scandals, tragedies, and ghostly tales. This tour starts at 7PM and tickets are $38 for adults and $27 for teens.

Live Music 🎸:

• Johnny Cox Jr. | Wine & Tapas Bar: Johnny plays a little bit of everything from classic rock, old and new country, to some modern hits. He will be playing from 7-10PM.

• Spud Fischer | Top Dawg Tavern: Spud combines intricate acoustic fingerpicking with a captivating voice to entertain every audience. He will be playing on the patio from 8-11PM.

• Jon Hanks | Montreux Bar and Grill: Jon is a Country Singer, Songwriter & Guitar Picker from South Carolina. He will be playing on the front stage starting at 2PM.

• Soul Fish | Montreux Bar and Grill: Charleston’s own powerhouse variety party band, “Soul Fish,” has been performing for audiences all across the East Coast for over 20 years. They will be playing on the patio starting at 6PM.

Saturday, June 6th

• Hurricane Prep Expo & Family Fun Day 🌀 | Ashley River Park Site: this free community event is your one-stop shop for hurricane preparedness. Meet local first responders, emergency personnel, nonprofits and community organizations that help before, during and after a storm. You’ll be able to gather valuable preparedness information, ask questions and learn how to better protect your home and family this hurricane season. Families can also enjoy a full lineup of activities including inflatables, train rides around the pond, face painting, balloon art, food and more! This event runs from 10AM-1PM and the only fee is the $2 park admission.

• Community Sewing Workshop 🪡 | Public Works Art Center: calling all those who have pushed the sewing machine in the corner! This in-person community workshop brings the art of sewing back to life, from complete beginners who have never threaded a needle to sewists who own a machine and just need someone to finally show them where to start - this class is for you. The class will run from 1-3PM and tickets are $75 per person.

• First Shots: Shooting for Beginners 🎯 | Bullseye Bill’s: in this seminar, you'll receive: an educational introduction to the safe and recreational use of firearms, a clear understanding of the local requirements for owning and purchasing a firearm, individual and group training, a rundown of shooting sports opportunities for all levels of interest, and a chance to give shooting a try! This class starts at 11AM and tickets are $50.

Live Music 🎸:

• Mac Calhoun | Wine & Tapas Bar: Mac Calhoun is a local musician who has spent the last few years playing live music full time in Key West. He will be playing from 7-10PM.

• 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.

• Derrick Cribb | Montreux Bar and Grill: Charleston native Derek Cribb has earned a reputation in town as an acoustic rock musician, but over the last few years, the multi-talented songwriter has incorporated a pile of reggae and ska tunes into his repertoire. He will be playing on the front stage starting at 2PM.

• Matt Jordan | Montreux Bar and Grill: Matt plays a wide variety of music genres including alternative, classic rock, country and oldies. He will be playing on the patio starting at 6PM.

• Jason Lee Wilson & the James County Band: Jason and the James County Band hit the stage with raw, pedal-to-the-metal rockabilly, gritty low-down blues, honky-tonk and traditional country that slams like a train loaded with moonshine! They will be playing on the main stage starting at 10PM.

Sunday, June 7th

• Customer Appreciation Cookout 🌭 | MotorCity Ink Tattoos: from 11AM-8PM MotorCity Ink Tattoos will have artist-drawn flash, a raffle ticket with every tattoo, and free food grilled at the shop.

• Resin Jewelry Workshop 💎 | Luxe Bar & Bistro: make your own stunning original jewelry using real flowers encased in resin! Choose from earrings or pendant. This workshop runs from 1-3PM and the cost is $35.

• Monthly Blues Jam 🎶 | Trolley Pub: Lowcountry Bluesconnection will be jamming to the blues starting at 5PM, and they will also be raffling off a bass guitar.

• Live Music: Soul Candy 🎸 | Montreux Bar and Grill: Soul Candy plays a mix of your favorite country, pop, and throwbacks & takes crowd requests all night long. They will be playing on the patio starting at 6PM.

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

Pagoda has been serving Chinese food in Summerville since 1981, and if you ask longtime locals what they’re known for, most people will give you the same answer immediately: the wings.

They’re whole chicken wings with a super crispy skin and a seasoning blend that’s completely different from standard buffalo wings or breaded takeout wings. Salty, slightly sweet, heavily seasoned, and somehow still crunchy after sitting in a takeout box for 20 minutes.

The fried rice is also better than what you get at most takeout spots, it has actual texture to it instead of being oily and clumped together, and the portions are huge. Same goes for the lo mein, which has that slightly charred wok flavor that usually only shows up when a kitchen is cooking at really high heat.

The sesame chicken is one of their best sellers for a reason too. Crispy pieces of chicken covered in a thick sweet sauce that doesn’t get watery halfway through the meal. If you like spicy food, the General Tso’s and orange chicken both bring more heat than you’d expect.

The portions are still big enough that most combo plates easily turn into two meals. You get the entrée, fried rice, and usually an egg roll without spending a ridiculous amount of money. Classic sweet and sour chicken, beef and broccoli, shrimp with garlic sauce, wonton soup, egg drop soup, moo shu pork, pepper steak, bourbon chicken, Singapore mei fun. Pretty much every standard Chinese takeout order is covered.

The restaurant itself still feels old-school too, no trendy branding, no attempt to turn it into an upscale fusion place. Just a longtime local restaurant making the same dishes people have been ordering for decades.

Featured Pup of the Week: Sir Rufus 🐶

Say hello to Sir Rufus, the almost-4-year-old pitbull mix who has been at Dorchester Paws since April!

From Dorchester Paws:

“At 3 years old, Sir Rufus is convinced he’s actually a lap dog — and honestly, we’re not going to argue with him. This sweet boy is full of cuddles, kisses, and enough love to make everyone he meets instantly fall for him. 💛💙

When Sir Rufus arrived at the shelter 2 months ago, he was recovering from a few scrapes and bruises. Thankfully, he’s healed beautifully and is ready to start his next chapter with a family of his own. After everything he's been through, Sir Rufus would do best as the only dog in the home where he can soak up all the love and attention he deserves.

If you’re looking for a loyal best friend who gives the BEST kisses, Sir Rufus is waiting to meet you. 🐶✨”

To apply to adopt Sir Rufus, please click here!

This Week’s Weather in Summerville

Today 🌧️
H81🌡️L65 | 90% Chance of Rain
Wednesday ☀️
H81🌡️L56 | 0% Chance of Rain
Thursday ☀️
H83🌡️L58 | 0% Chance of Rain
Friday ☀️
H85🌡️L61 | 0% Chance of Rain
Saturday ☁️
H87🌡️L63 | 0% Chance of Rain
Sunday ☁️
H88🌡️L67 | 0% Chance of Rain
Monday ☁️
H89🌡️L69 | 0% Chance of Rain