Summerville Weekly: May 13th

🤘Third Thursday, Sounds on the Square, BBQ and More!💥

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Nic Conley
May 13, 2025

☀️ Good morning Flowertown Folks! As we try to stay dry and out of the rain for the first half of the week, we’ve got some indoor events you might want to check out. Once the rain subsides, its predicted to be the hottest weekend in Summerville so far this year, with temperatures reaching into the 90s all weekend!

In Today’s Summerville Weekly:

  • Things to do in & around Summerville this week 👀

  • Recurring events 🔃

  • Restaurant Spotlight: Taste of Tokyo 🥡

  • Featured Pup of the Week: Olympia 🐶

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Events

Today

Wednesday, May 14th

Thursday, May 15th

  • Third Thursday 🌆 | Hutchinson Square: downtown Summerville comes alive from 5:30–8:30PM with live music, food trucks, local vendors, and family-friendly activities.

  • Free Narcan Training Class ⛑ | The Knot Burger Pub: Wakeup Carolina is going to be hosting an overdose prevention training. In this training, you will learn how to recognize the signs of an overdose, the steps to administering Narcan nasal spray and how to save a life in the event of an overdose. This event starts at 5PM and participants who complete the training will receive a free overdose prevention kit containing Narcan nasal spray.

  • ReStore Happy Hour 🍩 | Berkeley Habitat for Humanity ReStore (Goose Creek): join Berkeley Habitat for Humanity ReStore for donuts and deals from 3-7PM. Shop major deals and spin the wheel while you snack on delicious sweet treats and complimentary refreshments!

  • The Writing Fae: Poetry Open Mic 🎙 | Southern Roots Smokehouse: join The Writing Fae for a magical evening filled with enchanting words and captivating performances. Whether you're a seasoned poet or a first-time performer, this is the perfect place to share your work and connect with fellow poetry lovers. This event runs from 6:30-7:30PM.

Friday, May 16th

  • Sounds on the Square 🎶 | Hutchinson Square: kick back, relax, and enjoy some reggae from Mystic Vibrations at this month’s Sounds on the Square concert! This event is free and open to the public. Food trucks will be available and you're more than welcome to bring your own food. Pack a lawn chair, a blanket, and get ready to jam out from 7-9PM. This event was rescheduled from last Friday due to weather.

  • Taylor Swift Paint Party 🎨 | PepperJack Pottery: join PepperJack Pottery for a magical, Eras-inspired paint night where they’re turning the studio into a pastel dream of glitter, friendship bracelets, and fearless creativity. This event runs from 7-9:30PM, and the cost is $10 plus the price of your pottery. BYOB for painters over the age of 21.

  • Light the Night Car Show 🌃 | Sapphire’s (Goose Creek): join Mudhole Misfits Off-Road Club for a lighted car show to raise money for Charleston Waterkeeper, in junction with Jeep Go Topless Day. All makes & models are welcome and admission is $15 in advance or $20 day of. This car show will run from 7-9PM.

  • Torch Lit Boat Rides 🕯 | Cypress Gardens: looking for something unique to do in the Low Country? How about a boat ride under the night stars guided by torches at Cypress Gardens?! Choose a boat ride time (8:30PM or 9:30PM) & enjoy all that Cypress Gardens has to offer after hours. Tickets are $25 and must be purchased in advance.

Live Music 🎸:

  • Lane Doss | Top Dawg Tavern: Lane's music catalog includes mainly 70-90's classic hits and he plays several instruments. He will be playing on the patio from 8-11PM.

  • Garrett Zollar | Montreux Bar and Grill: Garrett Zollar is a solo acoustic guitar player and singer born in Huntsville, Alabama now living in Charleston, South Carolina known for his high-energy live performances, which showcase his exceptional guitar skills, live looping “one man band” ability, and stage presence. He will take the Stage at 6PM.

  • Hooked | Montreux Bar and Grill: enjoy a high-energy performance from the party cover band Hooked, taking the stage at 10PM.

  • ​Michael Duff | Bolts and Brews Beer Garden: Michael performs all around the Charleston area doing solo performances as well as in duo/trio/full band configurations. He will be playing from 4:30-7:30PM, and will be joined by the Cork & Crust Food Truck.

  • Artist TBA | Wine & Tapas Bar: 7-10PM

  • High Tide | MOMO Crowfield (Goose Creek): The High Tide Party Band will be at MOMO Crowfield to play rock hits for all, starting at 6PM.

Saturday, May 17th

  • Moms Meet Up 👩‍👧| Bolts and Brews Beer Garden: looking to grow your mom circle or connect with other amazing women in the community? Head on over the Bolts and Brews at 4PM for a casual speed-friending event just for moms! Whether you're new to Summerville or just need more playdate pals, this is the perfect chance to mingle, sip, and unwind.

  • Grand Opening 🎊 | Swamp Fox Insurance: come and celebrate the Grand Opening of Swamp Fox Insurance Agency's newest expansion into the Nexton and Summerville community. There will be complimentary food, including shaved Kona Ice, spin-to-win prizes, raffle prizes – including a 75" TV, and a visit from Kickin' Country 92.5’s Jessica Chandler. This event runs from 10AM-1PM.

  • Bike Night 🏍 | Trolley Pub: starting at 6:30PM, there will be live music, drink specials, pool, giveaways, and raffles at the best bike night in the Low Country.

  • BBQ Blessin’ 🍗 | Godwin’s Beer Hall: first annual BBQ Blessin’ kicks off at 5PM - a night of cold beer, classic cocktails, live music with Josh Mitchum, and free BBQ from two local pit masters.

  • The Pickle Bar Masters ⛳️ | The Pickle Bar: this is a 2-day format, but you have to make the cut to play on Championship Sunday. Each division will be limited to 9 teams. Each Pool of 9 teams will play every team in their Pool, with the top 6 teams advancing to a Double Elimination Bracket on Championship Sunday! Prizes will be $1000 for 1st, $500 for 2nd, and $300 for 3rd (assuming that registration is sold out, otherwise prizes will be adjusted).

  • 2025 BBQ Grill-Off 🔥 | The Net International Church: A fun event for the entire family! There will be a DJ, game zone, and jump castle for the little ones. Price is $20 per person, or $15 per person if you are with a family of 2 or more. Children 12 and younger are free on select items. This event will run from 11AM-4PM.

  • Spring Movie Night 🍿 | Joseph S. Daning Amphitheater (Goose Creek): free movie night at the Daning Amphitheater starting at 7:30PM. The Sticky Fingers Food Truck & Ma’s Gourmet Kettle Corn will have food for purchase.

  • Live Music: Lydia Wynne 🎻 | Montreux Bar and Grill: Lydia Wynne is a rock-oriented yet stylistically versatile vocalist and electric violinist based out of Nashville, TN. She is also the lead singer of art rock band Gentry Blue.

Sunday, May 18th

  • Pyrography Workshop 🎩 | Frothy Beard Off World: you will get to choose your hat style – wide brim fedora, cowboy hat or floppy summer hat. They will have pre-sketched hats available (designs will be on a first come, first serve basis) as well as blank ones to draw your own design, use stencils or tracing templates to create your vision. You will be walked through a variety of burning techniques. And enjoy a fashionable piece of artwork to wear and show off! This workshop costs $75 and starts at 1PM (all supplies included).

  • Summers Corner Farmers Market 🌽 | Summers Corner: shop from local vendors, enjoy a bite to eat or a treat for local food trucks, enjoy live music and let the kids enjoy the free kids zone. The market will be open from 12-3PM.

  • Fish Fry 🍤 | Knightsville Methodist Church: free fish fry provided by Knightsville Methodist Church at 11:10AM (after 10:10AM worship service), donations appreciated.

  • 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.

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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

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.

Saturdays

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

Sundays

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

Restaurant Spotlight: Taste of Tokyo 🗼

Taste of Tokyo isn’t in Summerville—but it’s close enough to make the short trip to North Charleston totally worth it.

For just $20, you get all-you-can-eat sushi, appetizers, Hibachi, and even ice cream for dessert (1 per person).

Here’s how it works: once you’re seated, you’ll get a pencil and a checklist menu featuring sushi, soups, salads, and more. You can choose as many as you want, but I’d recommend taking it slow—you can always go back for seconds (or thirds).

Then, build your own Hibachi bowl from their cold bar packed with fresh veggies and proteins. Hand it to the chef, choose your base (Lo Mein, Udon, fried rice, or plain rice), and let the Hibachi chef work their magic!

Taste of Tokyo is hands down the best Hibachi deal around. Unlimited food, shockingly good quality, and a price that feels like a typo. With it’s close proximity to the airport, it’s the perfect place to fill up before or after a long flight!

Featured Pup of the Week: Olympia 🐶

Meet Olympia, the 3-year-old terrier momma who has been at Dorchester Paws since January!

From Dorchester Paws:

“Three years old. Fifty five pounds of love. One incredible mama.

Olympia came to us pregnant and scared, but she faced her journey with quiet strength — and delivered twelve beautiful puppies at the shelter. All of her babies have found their loving forever families yet sweet Olympia is still waiting for hers.

In a foster home, Olympia showed to be the perfect couch companion who adores soaking up every bit of love she can. She's housetrained and dreams of a home where she can finally be someone's baby.

It’s her turn to be spoiled, loved, and chosen. Come meet Olympia and see the incredible heart behind those eyes.”

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

This Week’s Weather in Summerville

Today 🌧
H83🌡️L68 | 35% Chance of Rain
Wednesday 🌧
H81🌡️L65 | 45% Chance of Rain
Thursday ☀️
H88🌡️L69 | 45% Chance of Rain
Friday 🌤
H92🌡️L69 | 0% Chance of Rain
Saturday ☁️
H92🌡️L72 | 0% Chance of Rain
Sunday ☁️
H92🌡️L72 | 5% Chance of Rain
Monday 🌤
H86🌡️L70 | 5% Chance of Rain

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