Grab a hot dog and a cold beer and root for the home team as the Charleston RiverDogs face the Fredericksburg Nationals for a six-game homestand. Later in the month, the RiverDogs will hit The Joe again for a six-game home series against the Down East Wood Ducks. Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park, 360 Fishburne St. Days & times vary. $84-$53. (843)5773647, www.milb.com
Score fun finds outside Moultrie Middle School. Check the seasonal crop calendar online for farm-fresh offerings and browse butcher cuts, homemade preserves, and other goodies. Mount Pleasant Farmers Market Pavilion, 645 Coleman Blvd., Mount Pleasant. Tuesdays, 3:30-7pm. Free. (843)884-8517, www.experiencemountpleasant.com
The Charleston Library Society presents Porto Seguro, a six-member band led by local jazz vocalist Alva Anderson that plays a variety of Brazilian samba, bossa nova, and choro. Described as “mellow yet soulful,” the group combines Brazilian influences with energetic American style. Charleston Library Society, 164 King St. Tuesday, 6pm-7pm. $35-$25. (843)723-9912, www.charlestonlibrarysociety.org
Bring blankets and beach chairs to the Mount Pleasant Pier for an evening of live music. Find craft beer, sandwiches, ice cream, and other treats for sale at the River Watch Cafe and Gift Shop. Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park, 99 Harry M. Hallman Jr. Blvd., Mount Pleasant. Thursday. Free admission. (843)795-4386, www.ccprc.com
Grammy award-winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Bonnie Raitt continues her Just Like That tour. Fans of the singer-songwriter can hear bluesy tracks like “Nick of Time” and “Just Like That.” North Charleston Performing Arts Center, 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston. Thursday, 7:30pm. $250-$66. (843)529-5000, www.northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com
Join local avian experts to explore the diverse habitats on the northeast end of Folly Beach on the first Friday of the month. Scout out seasonal visitors, such as painted buntings and Wilson’s Plovers, and take in views of the Morris Island Lighthouse. Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve, 1750 East Ashley Ave., Folly Beach. Friday, 8:30-10:30am. $9. (843)7954386, www.ccrpc.com
With guidance from a Charleston Library Society resident bookbinder and conservator, participants can learn the techniques of constructing a quality blank book from scratch, including hand stitching and creating decorative marbled paper covers. All materials are provided, and no prior experience is required. Charleston Library Society, 164 King St. Friday, 9:30am-1pm. $325-$275. (843)723-9912, www.charlestonlibrarysociety.org
Moussaka, pastichio, souvlaki, and more: get your fill of all the Hellenic specialties at the 53rd Annual Greek Festival at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity. Between snacks, enjoy live music, traditional dance performances, and tours of the church. Don’t forget to take home a box of baklava and other Greek pastries. Find free parking and a shuttle at The Citadel lot at 517 Fishburne St. 30 Race St., Friday-Sunday, times vary, $5; seniors & students $3; children under 12, free. www.charlestongreekfestival.com
This UK-based percussion group has garnered international recognition. Using everyday items like matchboxes, brooms, and garbage cans, the eight-member troupe creates energetic and unconventional rhythms suitable for all ages. North Charleston Performing Arts Center, 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston. Friday, 7:30pm; Saturday, 1pm & 7:30pm. $80-$43. (843)529-5000, www.northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com
Postpartum Support Charleston hosts its largest annual fundraiser, the 21st-annual Moms’ Run. Participants will start at Philip Simmons High School before making a loop on foot, completing a 5K or one-mile route. The race benefits Lowcountry women experiencing postpartum mood disorders such as depression, anxiety, and OCD. Philip Simmons High School, 3080 River Village Dr., Wando. Saturday, 8:30am. $30-$15. (843)410-3585, www.ppdsupport.org
Charleston Jazz presents an evening of entertainment with members of Lowcountry Voices, a multicultural and ethnically diverse choral performing arts organization based in North Charleston. Deeply rooted in the rich heritage of the South Carolina Lowcountry, the ensemble performs Black gospel songs, spirituals, and jazz standards. Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St. Saturday, 5 & 8pm. $64-$10. (843)641-0011, www.charlestonjazz.com
Local personalities are paired with professional dancers during this competition that raises money for the research of Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related issues. Musical genres for the evening range from the foxtrot and salsa to the the jive and tango. Lowcountry Conference Center, 406 Sigma Dr., Summerville. Saturday, 7pm-11pm. $180-$95. (843)471-1360, www.thearkofsc.org
View beautiful vintage cars and mingle with adorable (and adoptable) dogs during this fundraiser supporting Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary. The day’s offerings also include a silent art auction and a village with vendors and food trucks. Proceeds support Hallie Hill, a 30-acre farm in Hollywood that rehabilitates abused and neglected dogs and cats and places them into safe forever homes. Founders Hall at Charles Towne Landing, 1500 Old Towne Rd. Sunday, 11am-3pm. Free, donations encouraged. www.halliehill.com
Now on its Starcatcher world tour, hard rock band Greta Van Fleet shot to fame in the mid-to-late 2010s for tracks such as “Highway Tune” and “You’re the One.” Compared to the likes of Aerosmith and Led Zeppelin, the band brings upbeat rock ballads to the Lowcountry. North Charleston Coliseum, 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston. Sunday, 7pm. $121-$46. (843)529-5000, www.northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com
Currently touring as his foul-mouthed country musician alter ego, comedian and actor Ben Hoffman is known for his debut album, Redneck Shit, which topped charts in 2016. Kentucky-born singer-songwriter Logan Halstead joins for a night of raunchy lyrics and subversions of the country music genre. Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St. Sunday, 8pm. $43-$30. (843)853-2252, www.charlestonmusichall.com
Charleston Friends of the Library hosts its 39th-annual book sale at the Omar Shrine Auditorium. Browse more than 60,000 titles on every topic and for all ages, with prices starting at just $1 and half-price items on Sunday. Omar Shrine Auditorium, 176 Patriots Point Rd. Thursday-Sunday, times vary. Free. (843) 805-6882, www.charlestonlibraryfriends.org
Enjoy a self-guided tour of the Edmondston-Alston House, a Federal-style home built in 1825 that showcases architecture, furnishings, and artifacts from more than 200 years ago. Then, head to the second-floor piazza for views of Charleston Harbor and a glass of red or white. Edmondston Alston House, 21 E. Battery. Thursday, 4:30-6pm. $30-$25. (843)556-6020, www.middletonplace.org
In conjunction with the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art exhibit “Spandita Malik: Meshes of Resistance,” fiber artist Camela Guevara leads an introductory class on embroidery basics. Participants are encouraged to send an image via e-mail in advance, which will be printed onto fabric. Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art, 161 Calhoun St. Thursday, 5:30-7:30pm. $75-$65. (843)953-4422, www.halsey.cofc.edu
An illustration of Fort Sumter in flames appears on the cover of best-selling author Erik Larson’s latest book, The Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War (Crown, April 2024). This month, the author—best known for The Devil in the White City (Knopf Doubleday, 2004)—visits the harbor city where much of his most recent book is set for a talk with readers hosted by Buxton Books. The Demon of Unrest focuses on the five months after Lincoln was elected president to the first shot of the Civil War on April 12, 1861. Larson researched diaries, secret communiques, plantation records, and ledgers of enslaved people to inform the narrative, which centers on Lincoln, Secretary of State William Seward, Fort Sumter commander Robert Anderson, secessionist Edmund Ruffin, and diarist Mary Boykin Chestnut. Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St. Thursday, 7:30 p.m. $35-55. (843) 242-3009, www.gaillardcenter.com
Fronted by guitarists Devon Allman and Duane Betts, this six-piece rock band plays original music from their sophomore album, 2020’s Bless Your Heart. Also listen out for covers from The Allman Brothers Band, the legendary group started by the band members’ fathers, Gregg Allman and Dickey Betts. Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St. Thursday, 8pm. $65-$45. (843)853-2252, www.charlestonmusichall.com
The graduating class of the American College of Building Arts (ACBA) presents a reception of Capstone projects designed, planned, and physically prepared by students over a span of 250 to 300 hours. Projects on display include a hand-forged rocking chair with copper guiding accents, an Art Nouveau garden gate with floral elements, and a scale model of a French-inspired onion dome. ACBA is the only college in the United States that fully integrates professional training in the traditional building trades with a liberal arts core curriculum. American College of the Building Arts, 649 Meeting St. Friday, 5:30-7:30pm. Free. (843)577-5245, www.acba.edu
Lowcountry residents such as artist Gil Tisdale and attorney Jenny Honeycutt team up with professional dancers from International Ballroom Dance Studios during this black-tie fundraising event for the American Lung Association. With a James Bond-inspired “License To Breathe” theme, the evening features a formal dinner and live auction. Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St. Friday, 6:30pm-11pm. $325. (843)556-8451, www.lung.org
Grab a dancing partner at the Mount Pleasant Pier for an evening of live music and waterfront views. Admire the starry reflection of the Charleston Harbor while listening to classic country and Southern rock tunes from the Shem Creek Boogie Band. Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park, 99 Harry M. Hallman Jr. Blvd., Mount Pleasant. Friday, 7-10:30pm. $10-$8. (843)795-4386, www.ccprc.com
Having extended his international Give ’Em What They Want tour, this Australian comedian has received recognition at the 2019 Just for Laughs Festival. His latest stand-up special, High & Dry, was released on Netflix in 2023. North Charleston Performing Arts Center, 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston. Friday, 7pm. $186-$46. (843)529-5000, www.northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com
This quarterly event at Cypress Gardens, in Moncks Corner, invites visitors to experience the sights and sounds of a cypress swamp after the sun goes down. Guides will paddle boats through the water, following a torch-lit path and educating guests on the nocturnal activities of local wildlife ranging from owls to alligators. Advance registration is required. Cypress Gardens, 3030 Cypress Gardens Rd., Moncks Corner. Friday, 7:45, 8:45, & 9:45pm. $25. (843)553-0515, www.cypressgardens.berkeleycountysc.gov
Learn about the legacy of rice cultivation in the Lowcountry while exploring the nature reserve at Caw Caw Interpretive Center. Led by a naturalist, the lesson focuses on where the crop came from and how the cultivation of rice changed the landscape in ways still relevant today. Advance registration required. Caw Caw Interpretive Center, 5200 Savannah Hwy., Ravenel. Saturday, 10am-noon. $10. (843)7954386, www.ccprc.com
Learn the culture and history of sweetgrass basket weaving and the Gullah Geechee people with local artisan Henrietta Snype. Her work has been showcased at prestigious institutions, including the Smithsonian and the Henry Ford Museum. Drayton Hall, 3380 Ashley River Rd. Saturday, 10am-1pm. $150-$140. (843)769-2600, www.draytonhall.org
Attend the Warrior Surf Foundation’s eight-annual Charity Golf Tournament at Wild Dunes Resort. Registered teams of four golfers can attend the opening night cocktail dinner on Friday, May 17, at 6-9:30p.m., which includes music, a silent and live auction, and keynote speakers. Proceeds benefit the Warrior Surf Foundation’s free 12-week program for veterans, which improves mental and physical health through wellness coaching and surf instruction. Wild Dunes Resort, 5757 Palm Blvd., Isle of Palms. 11am. $800 for four players; $65 for opening night dinner. (843)633-2686, www.warriorsurf.org
The Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic, a nonprofit that provides free healthcare to uninsured or low-income adults, hosts its 17th-annual fundraiser. The golf tournament begins with lunch followed by a shotgun start at noon, with a cocktail hour, buffet dinner, and awards ceremony to follow. The River Course at Kiawah Island Club, 10 River Course Ln., John’s Island. Monday, 10am. $600 per player. (843)266-9800, www.bifmc.org
Following the success of their 2017 album Rise And Shine, Swedish cinematic rock band Smash Into Pieces evolved into a globally recognized name. Joining is Versus Me, a metalcore four-piece. Music Farm, 32 Ann St. Tuesday, 7:30pm. $25-$20. (843)853-2252, www.musicfarm.com
