Summerville Weekly: November 18th

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Events

Today

• Fall Wine Glass & Glow-Up Bottle Paint Night 🍷 | Wine & Tapas Bar: a relaxed evening where you’ll create your own hand-painted fall masterpiece either a glowing autumn-themed bottle or a festive wine glass filled with seasonal charm. This event starts at 6:30PM and the cost is $40.

• Customer Appreciation Night 🍦 | Bruster’s of Summerville: stop by Bruster’s between 6-9PM for $3 small waffle cones, and $2 small dishes or cake cones!

• All You Can Eat Snow Crab Legs 🦀 | Miller’s at Carnes: starting at 5:30PM, Miller’s at Carnes is serving all you can eat snow crab legs, hushpuppies, and corn on the cob for $52.99 per person.

Wednesday, November 19th

• Art Therapy 🤰 | Public Works Art Center: Postpartum Support Charleston is partnering with Public Works Art Center to bring Art Therapy to new moms! Led by MUSC's Arts in Healing, this class will involve hands-on art making and therapist-led discussions about motherhood. Babies in arms welcome. This class starts at 10AM and you can register by clicking on the event title above.

• 55+ Homebuyer Seminar 🏠 | Four Seasons Cane Bay: thinking about moving to a 55+ community to stay active? Lifestyle Home Loan with Jerry Garner may be fit for you to move into your next home. They are hosting a seminar at the Four Seasons Cane Bay Model Home from 10-11:30AM.

• Canvas Paint Night: Hello Fall 🍂 | Boba Fusion: each canvas will come with a pre-drawn stencil, so you don’t need to worry about sketching—just focus on bringing your painting to life with your own unique colors and style. This paint night will start at 6PM and costs $38.

• Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee Meeting 🚴‍♀️ | Summerville Town Hall: the Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee meets every third Wednesday from 9-10AM on the third floor of town hall.

• 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, November 20th

• Fill Up a Dorchester County Cruiser 🎁 | Dog & Duck Summerville: stop by Dog & Duck between 11AM-1PM to donate new, unwrapped toys for children in need this holiday season! News 2 will be doing a live broadcast for the Annual 20 Days of Giving Campaign benefitting Toys for Tots that will feature our dedicated Marines as well as a Dorchester County Sheriff's Cruiser to fill up with toys!

• November Artists of the Month Reception 🖼 | ART on the Square Summerville: help ART on the Square celebrate their Artists of the Month for an artist reception! There will be live demonstrations, light refreshments, and artist meet and greets from 5-8PM.

• O.W.L. Exams (Harry Potter Trivia) 🪄 | Famulari’s Cane Bay: your Ordinary Wizarding Level Examinations in the History and Happenings of Harry Potter will convene at Famulari’s Cane Bay from 7-9PM. First, second, and third place will win house cash prizes!

• Bike Night 🏍 | Taco Boy: join Low Country Harley-Davidson for some great food, some awesome drinks and the opportunity to win some Harley-Davidson swag! This event will run from 6:30-9:30PM.

• Mom’s Night Out 🥂 | Tweedle Beedle: take a break and treat yourself to an elegant evening of wine, creativity, and community at Tweedle Beedle’s Mom’s Night Out Event! This event runs from 7-8:30PM and costs $15.

Friday, November 21st

• Aladdin Kids 🎬 | James F. Dean Community Theatre: The Flowertown Players will be putting on their production of Aladdin Kids at 7pm, and again on Saturday at 12:30PM & 2:30PM. Tickets are $10 and going quick!

• Summerville SC Model Train Show & Sale 🚂 | Hilton Garden Inn: this event will feature over 100 vendor tables, concession stand & operating layouts! It will run from 10AM-4PM, and again on Saturday from 9AM-3PM. Admission is $7, and kids under 5 are free.

• Pink Party 🎉 | Montreux Bar and Grill: pink attire, pink drinks, a life-size blow up barbie box for pictures, and a photo booth! This event starts at 10PM.

• Educators Happy Hour 🍻 | Thai Taco: calling all educators! After another week of shaping young minds, you've earned this. Join Thai Taco from 6-8PM for Educators Happy Hour, featuring drink specials, appetizers, and a buffet!

Live Music 🎸:

• Susan Curry | Luxe Bar & Bistro: Susan was born and raised in Mount Pleasant and is a talented vocalist, fiddler, and guitarist. She will be playing from 6:30-9:30PM.

• 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 8-11PM.

• Ryan Frankett | Montreux Bar and Grill: Ryan is a high energy Alternative/Grunge/Pop Punk inspired musician. He will be playing on the front stage starting at 2PM.

• Garrett Zollar | Montreux Bar and Grill: Garrett 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 be playing on the patio starting at 6PM.

• 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 4:30-7:30PM and will be joined by the Asalea Food Truck.

Saturday, November 22nd

• 4th Annual Bingo @ the Bay ⑪ | Cane Bay High School: join the Cane Bay High School Athletic Booster Club for 10 exciting rounds of Bingo and a chance to win a designer handbag! This event starts at 7PM and tickets are $35 in advance or $45 at the door.

•  Community Indigo Dye Day 🎨 | Public Works Art Center: join Public Works Art Center for their annual Community Indigo Dye Day from 10AM-1PM. Bring your dyeable items and they'll have the indigo vats ready! The fee is $5 per item you choose to dye, no registration required.

• Ashley River Adventure Race 2025 🏃‍♂️ | Ashley River Park: this unique race will feature a 5k +/- trail run through Ashley River Park, followed by a 7-mile river paddle on the Ashley River in your kayak or stand up paddleboard, ending with a post-race party with food, beverages and awards at Ashley River Park. The race will start at 11:30AM and tickets are $66.

• Paws + Pampering 🐾 | Youth Lab Med Spa: join Youth Lab Med Spa, HYLO, and The Bomb Bar from 11AM-1PM for a fall vendor market you’ll feel good about! Sip, shop, and snuggle adoptable pups from Dorchester Paws while you browse local vendors.

Live Music 🎸:

• Gary Dilley | Luxe Bar & Bistro: Gary is a seasoned performer whose music bridges the heart of classic rock, southern rock, blues, country, jazz, and folk. He will be playing under the oaks from 6-9PM.

• Joal Rush | Montreux Bar and Grill: Joal uniquely blends influences of Folk/Pop/Rock & Soul, to create a style all his own. He will be playing on the front stage starting at 2PM.

• Max Hunt | Montreux Bar and Grill: Max’s musical influences range from Jimmy Buffet and Willie Nelson to Boston and Billy Strings with everyone in between. He will be playing on the patio starting at 6PM.

• HOOKED | Montreux Bar and Grill: from the classics to modern hits - rock, pop, country, disco, Motown, metal, hip hop and more - HOOKED does it all. They will be playing on the main stage starting at 10PM.

Sunday, November 23rd

• Pickleball Meetup 🏓 | Saul Alexander Playground: join this Summerville Pickleball meetup from 1-3PM. This event is open to men and women 18+ of all skill levels.

• Sip & Shop 🏷 | Stack’s Nursery: Stack’s Nursery is hosting their first sip & shop in the gift shop! Enjoy mimosas while Christmas shopping for yourself and loved ones from 10AM-2PM.

• Bloody Mary Bar 🍹 | Luxe Bar & Bistro: join Luxe Bar & Bistro from 11AM-2PM for their Sunday Funday Bloody Mary Bar with all the fix'ins, including shrimp and bacon!

• Fall Fest 🍁 | Brown Family Park at Nexton: join Kingdom Church at Brown Family Park in Nexton at 10AM for a cozy and joy-filled morning! They’ll have jump castles, kettle corn, hot cocoa, live music, and a message of hope to warm your heart.

• Live Music: Jason Ayers 🎸 | Montreux Bar and Grill: Jason is a modern troubadour, bridging the gap between classic sounds and contemporary vibes with a unique ability to connect across genres and generations. He 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

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.

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

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.

• Open Mic Night | Luxe Bar & Bistro: 6-9PM

• Story Time | Twisted Sugar: 10AM

Fridays

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

Saturdays

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

Sundays

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

Restaurant Spotlight 🍽

El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant on Bacons Bridge Road remains a steady, familiar spot for Summerville residents who enjoy classic Mexican dishes. The atmosphere is relaxed, the service is personable, and the restaurant has the kind of consistency that keeps people coming back.

The menu covers the staples people expect, with plenty of choices for different tastes. Appetizers like queso fundido or simple chips and dips start things off well, and the entrée selection ranges from fajitas and enchiladas to burritos filled generously and finished with cheese sauce. Combinations are a big part of what they offer, giving diners the option to mix a few favorites on one plate without overthinking it.

Some dishes stand out for their balance of flavor and portion size, such as the Burrito Azteca or the variety of quesadillas filled with grilled meats. For anyone wanting something lighter, salads with chicken or steak offer a more straightforward option while still sticking to the restaurant’s familiar flavor profile.

Drinks, especially the margaritas, complement the menu without overshadowing it. They pair well with the food and add to the easygoing feel of the place. Non-alcoholic options round things out for families or lunchtime diners.

With so many Mexican restaurants popping up all over Summerville, El Rodeo remains a dependable part of the local dining scene. It’s the kind of neighborhood restaurant people are glad to have close by.

Featured Pup of the Week: Pecan 🐶

Meet Pecan, the 4-year-old pit mix who has been with Dorchester Paws since August!

From Dorchester Paws:

“Sweet dreams are made of… this sweet girl, Pecan! She came back from a sleepover and was an absolute dream guest. She’s housetrained, snuggly, and may just out-snore you 😴💤 This 4-year-old gal walks beautifully on leash, gets along with other dogs, and loves to people-watch from her bed when she’s back at the shelter.

Sleepovers like these help dogs like Pecan decompress, get extra love, and show us how wonderful they are in a home setting. Ready to host your own furry guest? Come meet Pecan and sign up for a doggy sleepover. It might just be the best night’s rest you’ve had in a while. 🐾”

To apply to adopt Pecan, click here!

This Week’s Weather in Summerville

Today ☀️
H71🌡️L43 | 0% Chance of Rain
Wednesday ☀️
H77🌡️L53 | 0% Chance of Rain
Thursday ☀️
H77🌡️L58 | 0% Chance of Rain
Friday ☁️
H78🌡️L61 | 0% Chance of Rain
Saturday ⛈
H75🌡️L61 | 40% Chance of Rain
Sunday ☀️
H70🌡️L56 | 0% Chance of Rain
Monday ☀️
H71🌡️L53 | 0% Chance of Rain