Summerville Weekly: October 7th

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Events

Today

• Taylor Swift Trivia Night 🎶 | Twisted Sugar: Swifties, it’s your time to shine! In honor of the release of Taylor Swift’s brand-new album Life of a Showgirl, Twisted Sugar is pulling out all the stops with a special limited time menu, a full album play-through, trivia, prizes & more! This event starts at 8PM and you can register by clicking the link in the event title above.

• Lowcountry Songwriters Open Mic 🎤 | Public Works Art Center: an unplugged song circle and open mic night featuring 10-minute performance slots, a 20-minute featured performer, and more open mic slots to close out the evening. This event starts at 6:30 and space is limited, so arrive early to snag a spot on the list!

• Paint & Sip: Hocus Pocus 🪄 | Wine & Tapas: this paint & sip will run from 6:30-8:30PM and costs $40, which includes all supplies and instruction.

• 2025 National Night Out 🚔 | Market Pavilion (Moncks Corner): join the Moncks Corner Police Department for an evening of community, connection, and celebration at National Night Out 2025! This free, family-friendly event brings together residents, local businesses, and first responders to strengthen neighborhood spirit and promote public safety. Enjoy food vendors, music, games, giveaways, and interactive displays from 6-8PM.

Wednesday, October 8th

• Baseball Pub Run ⚾️ | Bolts & Brews Beer Garden: steal a base and slide on into a fun time at Fleet Feet’s Baseball-themed Pub Run! Saucony will be on site with shoes to demo on the 3 mile run/walk. This pub run will start at 6:30PM at Bolts & Brews Beer Garden.

• Michter’s Distillery Bourbon Tasting & Cigars 🥃 | The Azalea Bar: come celebrate and experience a special tasting, featuring 3 pours from the Michter's distillery at The Azalea Bar, and enjoy a light supper. You will also receive a cigar from Casa Lobo with your purchase. This event starts at 6PM and has a cost of $80.

• Live Music: 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 7-10PM.

Thursday, October 9th

• Community Blood Drive 🩸 | Eggs Up Grill Cane Bay: join The Blood Connection at Eggs Up Grill in Cane Bay from 8–11AM for a chance to give the gift of life. Every drop counts, and your donation could save multiple lives.

• Oktoberfest Party 🍻 | Top Dawg Tavern: join Top Dawg Tavern starting at 6PM for their 3rd Annual Oktoberfest Party! Enjoy $10 Pitchers of Wicked Weed Fest Bier, a traditional Stein Hoisting Competition at 8pm with fun prizes, $9 Jumbo Pretzels all day, and Live Music from David Grunstra from 7-10PM.

• Bingo with Big Tone ⑩ | Bolts and Brews Beer Garden: get ready for a night of fun, brews, and big wins! Join Bolts and Brews for Bingo with Big Tone and enjoy an exciting evening of beer, bingo, and fantastic prizes. This event starts at 6PM.

• South Carolina Arts Commission Spotlight Tour 🖌 | Public Works Art Center: this event will inform artists and arts organizations with information on available opportunities in artist development, arts industry, and public art/creative placemaking—to promote access to the arts and support the cultivation of creativity in South Carolina. There will be a presentation on SCAC grants and programs followed by Q&A. This event will run from 6-7:30PM, and you can register by clicking on the event title above.

Friday, October 10th

• Game Night for Adult Singles ♟ | Summerville Baptist Church: singles ages 25-45 are invited to participate in an evening of fierce and sometimes confusing competition against veritable giants of the board game world. This event starts at 6PM and you can register by clicking on the event title above.

• Movie Night in the Park: Ghostbusters 👻 | Gahagan Park: enjoy the original Ghostbusters movie out on the Gahagan Park front football field! There will be food trucks and pre-show yard games for the kids starting at 6PM, with the movie starting at sunset.

• Swiftie Paint Night 🎨 | PepperJack Pottery: inspired by Taylor Swift’s Life of a Showgirl, PepperJack Pottery’s studio will be glammed up for a dazzling night of pottery painting, glittery vibes, and plenty of Swiftie fun. This event runs from 7-10PM and tickets are $10, which does not include the price of pottery pieces if you choose to paint one.

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.

• Joshua Jarman | Montreux Bar and Grill: Joshua Jarman is an artist and songwriter from Columbia, SC, known for his percussive acoustic fingerstyle. He will be playing on the front stage starting at 2PM.

• Jon Hanks | Montreux Bar and Grill: Jon is a Country Singer, Songwriter & Guitar Picker from South Carolina. He will be playing on the patio starting at 6PM.

• OldSoul | Montreux Bar and Grill: OldSoul is an Original Rock and Roll project that also regularly performs as a party cover band. They will be playing on the Main stage starting at 10PM.

• Ziggie and the Suffering Grift | Bolts and Brews Beer Garden: Ziggie and the Suffering Gift will be playing from 4:30-7:30PM, and will be joined by the Twyman’s Red Oak Barbecue food truck.

• Catoe White | Sapphire’s (Goose Creek): Catoe is a local country singer & songwriter. He will be playing at Sapphire’s from 6-9PM.

Saturday, October 11th

• Summerville Italian Feast Meatball Run 🏃‍♀️ | Downtown Summerville: the Meatball Run/Walk is a 5K and 1 mile USATF certified course that winds through Summerville neighborhoods and the historic district. The run is hosted by The Summerville Italian Feast and supports DDII Foundation with proceeds helping to fund STEAM programs! This event starts at 8AM and the registration fee is $40 for the 5K, or $10 for the 1 mile run/walk.

• Adoption Event 🐾 | PetSmart: LowCountry Animal Rescue will be at the PetSmart in Azalea Square with adoptable dogs from 1-4PM!

• Paint & Sip: Sunlit Pumpkin 🎃 | Bolts & Brews Beer Garden: this paint & sip starts at 1PM and the cost is $35 for a 12×16 canvas. Beginners are welcome and all painters will leave with a finished painting!

• Oktoberfest Fire and Ice Festival 🔥 | Highway 78 Farmers Market (Ridgeville): this festival is jam packed with events all day long, including a chili cook-off, hay rides, karaoke, craft vendors, food trucks, and much more! This event runs from 8AM-8PM, and you can see the full line up of events by clicking on the event title above.

• Crowfield 5K | Crowfield Plantation (Goose Creek): take the scenic route through Crowfield's wooded paved trail & help the Stratford Marching Knights raise school pride and showcase their musical talent! The cost for this 5K run & walk is $40, with all proceeds going to the Stratford Band Booster. This event runs from 7-10AM.

• 2025 Moncks Corner Car Show 🏎 | Moncks Corner Recreation Complex: rev up your engines and join the Moncks Corner Police Department for their annual MCPD Car Show, where community meets chrome for a cause that matters. This event runs from 9AM-1PM, and the entry fee is $20 (cash only).

Live Music 🎸:

• 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.

• 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.

• Supergroup | Montreux Bar and Grill: Supergroup will be playing on the main stage starting at 10PM.

Sunday, October 12th

• Summerville Italian Feast 🇮🇹 | Downtown Summerville: from 11AM-6PM, Hutchinson Square will be filled with the sights, sounds, and flavors of Italy! From handmade pasta and wood-fired pizza to cannoli, wine tastings, live entertainment, and family fun, this event has something for everyone.

• Crosswind Farm Petting Zoo 🐰 | Luxe Bar & Bistro: spend the afternoon with Crosswind Farm and their adorable petting zoo from 3-6PM at Luxe Bar & Bistro! There will be a mini horse, mini cow, rabbits, tortoise, llama, mini sheep, mini goats, and more! There are a variety of entry ticket options ranging from $5-$25.

• Coffee with a Vet 🇺🇸 | The American Legion Post 21: join The American Legion Post 21 from 8:30AM-12PM for a warm cup of coffee and meaningful conversation! Current Military Members, Veterans, and everyone from the community are invited!

• The Harvest 🌾 | Dorchester Shrine Club: wander through rows of handpicked pumpkins, meet local artists and makers, and treat yourself to delicious eats from local food trucks, as well as drinks for all ages! This event will run from 10AM-3PM.

• Oktoberfest Brats and Dogs 🌭 | Bolts & Brews Beer Garden: starting at 1PM, Bolts & Brews will be serving brats & dogs for just $2 each! Pair it with a cold beer and support a good cause—every bite benefits EASE.

• 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

Fridays

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

Saturdays

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

Sundays

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

Restaurant Spotlight 🍽

Summerville’s got plenty of great places to eat, but few hit quite like Gumbo House Express. It’s a small, easy-to-miss spot on Tupperway Drive, but once you’ve been there, you don’t forget it. The smell alone—smoky, spicy, and buttery all at once—tells you you’re in the right place.

The gumbo is the standout—thick, flavorful, and full of seafood. It’s hearty and comforting, the kind of dish that makes you stop and appreciate a simple, well-cooked meal. The rest of the menu holds its own too. Fried shrimp, catfish, seafood rice bowls, and po’boys all come out hot and well-seasoned. Portions are big, prices are fair, and the consistency keeps people coming back.

The atmosphere is casual, just what you’d expect from a small local spot. Orders move quickly, the staff are friendly, and there’s an easy rhythm to the place. You can grab takeout for a weeknight dinner or sit down for something quick—it works either way.

If you want a taste of Louisiana without leaving Summerville, Gumbo House Express delivers it!

Featured Pup of the Week: Michigan 🐶

Meet Michigan, the 2-year-old hound mix who has been with Dorchester Paws for over a year!

From Dorchester Paws:

“What does 14 months mean to Michigan? In the 14 months he’s been in our care, he’s found what kindness feels like from the staff and volunteers who’ve cheered him on, and the fosters who’ve welcomed him into their homes and given him a place to grow. He’s played with doggy friends at the shelter, explored the community, and learned from foster siblings what it means to curl up in a home at night instead of a kennel.

Michi is about 2 years old now. He’s dog-friendly (in fact, his new home must have a dog to make him feel comfortable), house and crate trained, and eager to keep learning. At first, he can be timid but when another dog is nearby, his confidence shines, and you see the goofy, loving boy he is. We so hope this is the month he finds his forever home. 🏡💛”

To apply to adopt Michigan, click here!

This Week’s Weather in Summerville

Today ⛅️
H83🌡️L69 | 25% Chance of Rain
Wednesday 🌧
H84🌡️L67 | 55% Chance of Rain
Thursday 🌧
H72🌡️L63 | 85% Chance of Rain
Friday 🌧
H74🌡️L58 | 80% Chance of Rain
Saturday 🌧
H74🌡️L61 | 70% Chance of Rain
Sunday 🌧
H74🌡️L60 | 50% Chance of Rain
Monday 🌧
H73🌡️L59 | 55% Chance of Rain