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LOCAL BUSINESS
GENERAL NEWS
The CAP Commission is accepting applications for the August-December Town Hall Art Exhibit! If you’re a local artist who lives or works in Mount Pleasant, we invite you to submit your artwork.
The deadline to apply is Monday, August 3rd.
Events This Week
Monday, July 27
Fleet Feet Mount Pleasant Monday Runday | 6:30 PM | Fleet Feet Mt. Pleasant | Weekly group run open to all paces — great way to meet other runners and stay active with the local community.
Live Music: Rotie Salley | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Saltwater Cowboys, Shem Creek | A seasoned Lowcountry guitarist and vocalist playing covers on the creek as the sun drops.
Summer Movie Express: Paddington in Peru & Dog Man | 11:00 AM, Monday–Thursday | Regal Palmetto Grande, Mt Pleasant Towne Centre | One-dollar family movies in the air conditioning, running Monday through Thursday mornings through August 13.
Tuesday, July 28
Mount Pleasant Farmers Market | 3:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Mount Pleasant Farmers Market Pavilion | A local favorite featuring peak-summer produce, local shrimp, food vendors, and live music — perfect for an afternoon stroll.
Charleston Running Club Tuesday Night Group Run | 6:30 PM | Kickin' Chicken Mount Pleasant | Free weekly run or walk (30–45 min) — take the Cooper River Bridge or a flat pier route, then hang out after. Runners and walkers save 10% on their tab.
Happy Hour at Community Table | 4:00 PM | Community Table | A go-to weekday happy hour spot with cocktails, wine, and shareable bites.
Live Music: Matt Mackelcan | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Saltwater Cowboys, Shem Creek | A Charleston singer-songwriter blending originals and crowd favorites over the water.
Wednesday, July 29
RISE & Graze: The Art of Charcuterie | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Graze Craze | A hands-on charcuterie board workshop with wine tasting for women in business, hosted by the Mount Pleasant Chamber — $45 members, $60 guests, limited to 30 spots.
Live Music: Krystal Holverson Duo | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Saltwater Cowboys, Shem Creek | A Charleston vocalist-and-keys duo covering a little of everything, creekside.
Trivia Night at Two Blokes Brewing | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM | Two Blokes Brewing | Pub-style trivia with nine rounds and prizes, plus Spanish tapas and paella from The Castejóns food truck starting at 5.
Thursday, July 30
Book Bag Stuffing Party | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Mount Pleasant Chamber Office | Help fill backpacks with school supplies for local students in need — a quick lunchtime way to do some good.
Live Music: Justin Wideman Duo | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Saltwater Cowboys, Shem Creek | An evening duo set on the deck to close out the workweek's dress rehearsal.
Open Mic Night Art’s Bar & Grill | 8:30 PM – 11 PM | Art’s | You have 3 minutes on the mic - singer, comic, poet or just love the spotlight. Kid friendly: No
Friday, July 31
Fish Fry Friday | 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Mainland Container Co, Kitchen & Bar | Crispy local flounder with red rice and slaw, plus live music — a proper Lowcountry Friday.
DJ Cabana Vibes | 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM | Saltwater Cowboys, Shem Creek | The resident DJ spins coastal party vibes late into the night on the creek.
Saturday, August 1
18th Annual Joe's Buddy Memorial Tournament | 3:30 PM – 10:00 PM | Gold Bug Island | A family-friendly fishing tournament benefiting MUSC Children's Hospital and Camp Happy Days — cast a line for a cause.
Dog & Duck 25th Anniversary Celebration | All day; live music 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Dog & Duck, Belle Hall & Park West | The neighborhood pub turns 25 — 25% off select original menu favorites, $2.50 Narragansett drafts, anniversary stickers while they last, and Union Break playing live at the Park West location.
Sunday, August 2
Vinyl Daze | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Vickery's, Shem Creek | Live music right on Shem Creek with fine food and an easy Sunday-afternoon atmosphere.
Dog & Duck 25th Anniversary Celebration | All day | Dog & Duck, Belle Hall & Park West | Final day of the 25th birthday weekend — last call on 25% off select original favorites and $2.50 Narragansett drafts.
Eight neighborhoods, honestly compared
Our new Mount Pleasant Neighborhood Guide is live — what draws people to each one, what to think twice about, and the local intel no listing site will give you. New to town, or know someone house-hunting here? Start with the guide.
Food finds, last-minute weekend picks, the occasional Shem Creek sunset. The stuff that doesn't fit here lives on Instagram — follow @mountpleasantscoop.
LIVE MUSIC CALENDER
Friday July 31 |
Sunsets - 7pm - 10pm Saltwater Cowboys - 6pm - 9pm Water’s Edge Cabana Bar - 6pm - 9pm Tavern & Table - 6:00pm - 9:00pm Cantina 76 - 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Vickery’s at Muddy’s - 5pm - 8pm Red’s Ice House - 9ish Cantina 76 - 5:30pm - 10pm |
Saturday August 1 |
Sunsets - 5pm - 9pm Saltwater Cowboys - 2pm-5pm & 6pm-9pm Vickey’s at Muddy's - 5pm - 8pm Tavern & Table - 6:00pm - 9:00pm Red’s Ice House - 9ish Cantina 76 - 5:30pm - 10pm Music times are subject to change |
WEATHER
SPORTS
Charleston Battery vs. Brooklyn FC | Saturday, August 1 | 7:30 PM | Patriots Point Soccer Stadium | The Battery host Brooklyn FC for a home match under the lights at Patriots Point.
LIGHTER SIDE
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
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