What to do July 24 – July 31 – Charleston City Paper

Pickle Fest

Pickles will take over New Realm Brewing Co. on Saturday for its first-ever Pickle Fest. Join the team for a dill-icious day featuring pickle-themed food and drink specials, local vendors bringing all things pickle, a pop-up pickleball court (yes, it counts) and live music and good vibes with DJ Cilo and Drew Marler. Whether you’re a die-hard picklehead or just in it for some wacky fun, there’s something for everyone.
July 26. 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Free to attend; menu prices vary. New Realm Brewing Co. Island Park Drive. Daniel Island. newrealmbrewing.com

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical

Middle school is the worst, but it doesn’t have to be. Follow Greg Heffley as he moves from elementary school to the big leagues and hatches a new plan to make upward moves on the popularity ladder. Join Jeff Kinney’s classic graphic novel characters in this hilarious musical adaptation. Tickets are on sale online for two performances on Saturday and two shows on Sunday.
July 26 and July 27. Show times vary. Ticket prices vary. Dock Street Theatre. 135 Church St. Downtown. charlestonstage.com

Kid Tours: Beach Buddies

Is it a sea star or a starfish? Where do shells come from? How much is a sand dollar really worth? Get the answers to these questions and more as you learn all about animals who you may encounter on the beach. Kid Tours is a series designed to highlight artifacts from The Charleston Museum’s collection that have fascinated children for years. Kid Tours is free for members and with general museum admission.
July 30. 3:30 p.m. Free for members or general admission. The Charleston Museum.
360 Meeting St. Downtown. charlestonmuseum.org

Charleston Farmers Market

Browse through a bounty of seasonal fruits and vegetables, handcrafted goods and prepared foods as you explore the charming stalls inside Marion Square. From farm-fresh produce to food truck favorites, there’s something for everyone at the Charleston Farmers Market. Bring the whole family and enjoy live music, special events and activities for all ages in the heart of downtown.
Saturdays. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free to attend. Marion Square. 329 Meeting St. Downtown. charlestonfarmersmarket.com

Reggae Nights finale

Wrap up this year’s summer concert series at James Island County Park. Party with Jamaican native and Charleston-based Mystic Vibrations. Also, enjoy a variety of food options from local food trucks and vendors. Crafters will be on-site with souvenirs and gifts available for purchase. Guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs and blankets. (And umbrellas just in case, as this party is on rain or shine!)
Aug. 1. 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. $20/advance; $30/day-of. James Island County Park.
871 Riverland Drive. James Island. charlestoncountyparks.com

Arts + Music

Laugh along in August with PURE Theatre’s Zelda in the Backyard

PURE Theatre presents Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder’s Zelda in the Backyard as part of its preseason summer slam Directed by Miles Boinest and starring Camille Lowman, the comedic play involves a junker of a Rolls Royce that sends a woman named Libby into a serious tailspin. Performances take place at various times through Aug. 16 at Cannon Street Arts Center, 134 Cannon St., downtown Charleston. More: puretheatre.org.

VISUAL ARTS

July 26, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.: The annual, free Sweetgrass Festival celebrates the Gullah Geechee people’s history, culture, traditions and their sweetgrass basket art form originating in Mount Pleasant, via entertainment, activities and sweetgrass merchandise. Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park, 99 Harry M. Hallman Jr. Blvd., Mount Pleasant.

RETURNING

Arts leader Nicole Taney returns to Charleston to take on the inaugural role of vice president of artistic programming at Charleston Gaillard Center. Taney, who was most recently artistic director of Celebrity Series of Boston, was previously director of artistic planning and operations for Spoleto Festival USA.

MUSIC

• July 26, 9 p.m.: CHS Underground presents IndiGold, Royal American
• July 26, 6 p.m.: Holler Choir, Pour House
• July 27, 8 p.m.: EST Gee, Music Farm
• July 27, 8 p.m.: Mumford & Sons, Credit One Stadium
• July 28, 8:30 p.m.: Shy Blossom, Tin Roof
• July 31, 8 p.m.: Pony Bradshaw, Music Farm
• July 31, 9 p.m.: Superfine, The Windjammer
• Aug. 1-2, 8:30 p.m.: Dumpstaphunk, Pour House
• Aug 2, 9 p.m.: Exaggerators, The Royal American

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WHAT’S NEW

Washington, D.C.-based Timber Pizza Co., which was recognized as pizzeria of the year by Bon Appetit magazine, opened a Charleston location on July 22 at 741 Meeting St. Serving artisan wood-fired pizzas, the Charleston location has a full service bar and patio, and is open Monday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m to 10 p.m. More: timberpizza.com/charleston

Beautiful South, which serves Szechuan-style food from the regions south of the Yangtze River in southeastern China, recently rolled out a new menu with daily dim sum so guests can now enjoy the restaurant’s signature dim sum every day, not just on Sundays. Handmade pork dumplings, Cantonese-style wings, dry-rubbed ribs and rotating bao are available alongside takeout classics like Hunan chicken, moo goo gai pan and char siu pork lo mein, available for both lunch and dinner. On weekends, brunch-inspired additions like Hong Kong-style French toast and an egg sandwich on house-made milk bread are available.
More: beautifulsouthchs.com

PETA named its picks for the nation’s Top Eggsellent Vegan Breakfast Sandwiches and Charleston’s Huriyali made the list. The restaurant’s vegan breakfast sandwich features a savory chickpea mash, smoky tempeh, cashew cheese, chipotle aioli, avocado, greens and grilled tomato on local artisanal sourdough bread.
More: huriyali.com

WHAT’S HAPPENING

This year’s eagerly anticipated red sauce week at Renzo runs from July 29 to August 2 and is BBQ themed. Guests will find dishes like chicken wings, carpaccio loaded potato chips, shrimp scampi and smoked porchetta.
More: Resy.

Kultura, the acclaimed Filipino restaurant led by James Beard Foundation nominated chef Nikko Cagalanan and Paula Kramer, is moving to a larger space in the Cannonborough-Elliotborough neighborhood this fall. The new location at 267 Rutledge Ave. allows for a larger dining room, a fully equipped kitchen and the addition of a full bar program led by beverage director Jessica Ford. The restaurant will remain open in its current location at 73 Spring St.
until the new space is ready.
More: kulturacharleston.com.

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