Summerville Weekly: November 4th

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Events

Today

• Coastal Creek’s 1st Birthday Party 🎉 | Coastal Creek Animal Hospital: this birthday bash will feature raffle items, free prizes, food for humans, and even a sundae bar for dogs! This free event will run from 11AM-2PM.

• Paint & Sip: Santa’s Truck 🎅 | Wine & Tapas Bar: join Andre from Art with Andre for this “Santa’s Truck” paint & sip from 6:30-8PM. Tickets are $40, which includes all necessary supplies and instruction.

• Battle of the Badges Blood Drive 🩸| Hanahan Police Department: join the Hanahan Police Department and the City of Hanahan Fire Department for a friendly competition to see who can get the most support! This event runs from 12-5PM.

Wednesday, November 5th

• Blind Bourbon Tasting and Cigars 🥃 | The Azalea Bar and Garden: come celebrate and experience a blind bourbon tasting at The Azalea Bar where you will sample 3 bourbons, and enjoy a light supper. You will also receive a cigar from Casa Lobo with your purchase. This event runs from 6-8PM and tickets are $80.

• Paint Night: Gnome for The Holidays 🎄 | The Knot Burger Pub: join The Enchanted Canvas for this holiday themed paint night from 6-8PM. The cost for this event is $35, which includes all necessary supplies & instruction, as well as one house liquor drink.

• Live Music: Joe Wheaton 🎸 | Top Dawg Tavern: Joe plays a little bit of everything with a focus on acoustic rock, Americana folk and some fun alternative covers! He will be playing on the patio from 7-10PM.

Thursday, November 6th

• Blood Drive with The Blood Connection 🩸 | The Rustic Muffin: The Rustic Muffin is hosting a Blood Drive in cooperation with The Blood Connection and needs your help to make a difference in our community! They are offering $40 in Donor Rewards, and the event will run from 7:30-10AM. You can reserve your time slot by clicking the link in the event title above.

• Story Time 📖 | Twisted Sugar: this weekly story time happens every Thursday morning at 10AM at Twisted Sugar in Summerville! It is perfect for kids of all ages and free to attend.

• Beach Glass Frame Workshop 🖼 | Wine & Tapas Bar: each participant gets to choose a template of their preference - a variety will be provided such as animals, nature, seasonal, and more! This workshop starts at 6PM and the cost is $65 for an 11×14 frame.

• Pop-A-Shot Tournament 🏀 | Charleston Sports Pub (Goose Creek): think you are the next Pop-A-Shot Champ?! Come try your luck and you could win a chance at 2 tickets to the Clemson vs USC game. This event starts at 8PM, and will also happen at the Summerville CSP on November 13th.

• Live Music: Molly Durnin 🎸 | Sapphire’s (Goose Creek): Sapphire’s is doing Friday eve right with live music from Molly Durnin from 6-9PM!

Friday, November 7th

• Robotics Bingo Night 🤖 | Cane Bay High School: join Team 3490 Viper Drive for their bingo night fundraiser at 5:30PM in the Cane Bay High School Cafeteria. The cost is $10 for 10 games, and there will be raffle tickets available for purchase for lots of awesome baskets!

• Cane Bay Middle Fall Fest 🍁 | Cane Bay Middle School: the Cane Bay Middle Fall Fest will feature community vendors, student vendors, food trucks, bounce houses, crafts and more! This event runs from 4-6PM.

• Cheers To You - Customer Appreciation Night 🥂 | Everything Chic: Everything Chic is celebrating their wonderful customers with an evening of shopping, sipping, and sparkle! From 4-8PM, the event will feature signature cocktails & hors d’oeuvres, a jewelry trunk show, giveaways, and in-store deals.

• Parent’s Night Out: Turkey Shoot Out 🦃 | Gabel Martial Arts: Turkey Shoot Out is coming to Gabel Martial Arts! Drop off the kids for a night full of fun games, a Nerf battle, pizza, drinks, and a movie! This event runs from 6-9PM and costs $40 for the first child, and $35 for each additional sibling.

Live Music 🎸:

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

• Noah Hall | Top Dawg Tavern: Noah is a talented singer and songwriter who plays some original tunes as well as acoustic covers of your favorite rock and pop hits. He will be playing on the patio from 8-11PM.

• Carl & Kelly | Bolts and Brews Beer Garden: 4:30-7:30PM

• Garret 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 front stage starting at 2PM.

• 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 6PM.

• Jared Petteys & The Headliners | Montreux Bar and Grill: Jared Petteys & The Headliners pay homage to vintage rock n roll while bringing a unique sound driven by blues heart and punk soul. They will be playing on the main stage starting at 10PM.

Saturday, November 8th

• Fall Festival 🍁 | Tri-City Baptist Church: enjoy a fun evening of carnival games, hayrides, bounce house, food, music and much more! This free event will run from 4-7PM.

• Paint like Bob Ross in One Day 🎨 | Comfort Suites: join Barbie Sawyer for a relaxing and inspiring Bob Ross painting class, where you will learn the iconic “happy little trees” and other Bob Ross techniques and discover the joy of painting step by step. This event will run from 10AM-2PM and tickets are $75.

• Timrod Library Fall Fest 📚 | Timrod Library: Fall Fest features a big book sale, with hardcovers, paperbacks & children's books, plus rare, antique, and vintage editions. Start shopping and preparing for the holidays with food, book-themed gift items, 50/50 drawings, Okra soup and sweetgrass baskets. This event runs from 9:30AM-2PM.

• Crafty Yard Sale & More 🏷 | YO’s Crafty Place: YO’s Crafty Place is clearing out craft rooms to make room for holiday projects, so there are tons of treasures waiting—from unique finds to perfect GIFT-READY items as we head into the holiday season. Doors open at 9AM.

• Sweet Tea Half Marathon 🏃‍♀️ | Hutchinson Square: the Sweet Tea Half Marathon includes a 10k, 5k, and half marathon! Participants will make their way through the beautiful scenic route of historic downtown Summerville. The cost ranges from $35-$90 depending on the distance you chose, and the event will start at 7AM.

• Jeep Show 🚙 | Sprinkles Homemade Ice Cream (Moncks Corner): join Sprinkles Homemade Ice Cream for their first ever Jeep Show from 2-4PM. First place takes home $100 and a jumbo golden duck!

Live Music 🎸:

• Molly Durnin | Montreux Bar and Grill: Molly Durnin is a singer-guitarist with an engaging stage presence. She has been performing non-stop as a full-time musician for ten years, making her a rarity among female artists. She will be playing on the front stage starting at 2PM.

• Jack Triebold | Montreux Bar and Grill: 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 starting at 6PM.

• The Regulars | Montreux Bar and Grill: The Regulars are a pop/punk rock band bred from the Carolinas. They have appeared at many prestigious music venues including Uptown Social, The Senate, and Tin Roof. They will be playing on the main stage starting at 10PM.

Sunday, November 9th

• $1,250 Money Ball Tournament (Pickle Ball Tournament) 💰 | Summerville Country Club: The Charleston Rangers Money Ball Tournament celebrates competition with purpose. Players of all levels can test their skills, climb the DUPR ladder, and compete for real cash prizes while honoring Charleston’s proud legacy of grit and unity. This event runs from 11AM-9PM, and registration is $10.

• Letters to Our Troops 🇺🇸 | Golf Club of Wescott Plantation: the holiday season is approaching and there are so many service members that can't be home. Stop by the Wescott Golf Course Clubhouse between 2-4PM to drop off or write a note!

• Metastatic Matters - Rays of Hope Golf Tournament ⛳️ | Summerville Country Club: join Metastatic Matters & the Summerville Country Club for the inaugural Ray of Hope Golf Tournament, honoring the life and legacy of April Ray and benefiting METAvivor. There will be a breakfast bar, contests, beverage carts, a buffet lunch, raffle prizes and more! This event starts at 8AM and tickets are $125 for individual golfers or $500 for a foursome.

• Live Music: 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 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

If you’re craving something flavorful but tired of the same old chicken sandwiches, VIVA Chicken is a welcome detour. The fast-casual Peruvian restaurant has quietly built a cult following for its “pollo a la brasa” — charcoal-roasted chicken marinated for over 24 hours in a house spice blend. Founded by chef Bruno Macchiavello and partner Randy Garcia, the first VIVA opened in Charlotte in 2013 and has since spread across the Carolinas, serving up bold, smoky flavor with a story behind every plate.

The star of the show is the rotisserie chicken — tender, juicy, and cooked over real flames until the skin crisps just right. It’s the kind of dish that makes you pause mid-conversation to figure out what seasoning they used and whether you can bottle it. Each order comes with a trio of sauces made fresh daily: aji amarillo for the mild crowd, huacatay for those chasing something herbaceous, and rocoto for the spice lovers. Together, they’re a masterclass in balance — heat, tang, and that subtle sweetness that keeps you coming back for another dip.

But VIVA Chicken isn’t only about what’s on the skewer. The sides are stars in their own right — jasmine rice with a hint of garlic, canary beans that taste like they’ve been simmering all day, and perfectly caramelized plantains that border on dessert territory. The menu also offers wraps, salads, and bowls for lighter options, but if you’re going for your first visit, the move is simple: get the chicken, grab a couple sides, and don’t skip the sauces.

So whether you’re grabbing a quick lunch or sitting down with family after work, VIVA Chicken hits that sweet spot between fast and fresh.

Featured Pup of the Week: Gloria 🐶

Meet Gloria, the senior pit mix who is a current resident of Dorchester Paws!

From Dorchester Paws:

“Gloria had the best day ever on her Doggy Date! 🍂🐶 Our senior sweetheart spent her day exploring fall decorations, meeting new people, enjoying pup cups, and soaking up all the love she could find. ❤️

Gloria is incredibly gentle with everyone she meets. She walks wonderfully on leash, rides great in the car, and just wants to be by your side. She’s low-energy, gets along great with other dogs, and would make the perfect companion for cozy evenings and slow strolls.”

To apply to adopt Gloria, or one of the other dogs at Dorchester Paws, click here! 

This Week’s Weather in Summerville

Today ☀️
H67🌡️L45 | 0% Chance of Rain
Wednesday ☀️
H74🌡️L42 | 0% Chance of Rain
Thursday ☀️
H72🌡️L48 | 0% Chance of Rain
Friday ☀️
H75🌡️L51 | 0% Chance of Rain
Saturday ⛅️
H77🌡️L61 | 30% Chance of Rain
Sunday 🌧
H75🌡️L59 | 50% Chance of Rain
Monday ☀️
H60🌡️L40 | 0% Chance of Rain