I thought it would cheer up Monday doldrums to share weekly food specials and some activities on the horizon. ‘So here I go!

WEEKLY FOOD SPECIALS:

MONDAYS:

On James, at the Brick House Kitchen it’s Food, Beverage, and Entertainer Discount night.

On James, at Smoky Oak Taproom, Mexi-Mondays mean margarita pitchers and steak and shrimp fajitas. If you “Like” their Facebook page, there are budget-friendly dinner specials announced all week long.

On Seabrook, Red’s Ice House at Bohicket has all you can eat crab legs on Mondays for $29, Happy hour 4-7pm, and Dave Landeo Band performing live.

TUESDAYS:

On James, How Art Thou Café has a beer tasting every Tuesday. This week, Big Daddy Cade is back playing his live Blues.

On James, at the Brick House Kitchen, it’s a Drum Circle Night followed by a Graham Whorley show and an artists’ market.

On James, La Tabella has $4 specialty house wines.

On James, at the Stag Erin, it’s Tie-Dye Tuesday. Wear Tie-Dye, get a shot. It’s also trivia night and taco night.

On James, Melvin’s Barbeque has half-price burgers tonight.

On Seabrook, Red’s Ice House at Bohicket has food and beverage (F&B) workers night, with late night appetizer specials, happy hour 4-7pm, $2 vodkas, and Hank Futch & Friends (cover band) playing live acoustic music.

WEDNESDAYS:

On James, at the Brick House Kitchen, tonight means it’s just $25 for a bottle of wine, and a fruit and cheese plate.

On James, Heart Woodfire Kitchen has $6 burgers tonight.

On James, La Tabella Wine Down Wednesday means $4 glasses of the wine pick that evening, all night long.

On James, Melvin’s Barbeque has one free kids meal per purchased adult meal tonight.

On James, ChaCha’s Bar and Grill holds Get Weird Wednesdays, feat. $2 Vodka, trivia, then DJ United mixing it up until late night. Every week they give away a $50 gift certificate to Roses & Ruins Tattoo Shop.

In West Ashley, at Middleton Place, there’s a Weekly Wine Stroll every Wednesday through June 25th. It’s $25 at the gate, $20 online in advance, and just $15 for Foundation members.

In West Ashley, at Hometeam BBQ, every Wednesday is the Lowcountry Blues Club jam. Bring your instrument and make new friends.

THURSDAYS:

On James, How Art Thou Café has wine tastings and live music with Mark Yampolsky and Forty Mile Detour.

On Seabrook, Red’s Ice House at Bohicket, tonight means an Oyster roast that’s just $12 for a bucket of oysters and two Buds.

On James, at La Tabella Italian Restaurant, it’s Prime Rib night.

ACTIVITIES:

WEEKLY ON WEDNESDAYS, 5-9pm: On Folly, its the Farmers Market on Center Street. Click link for updates and a list of vendors.

WEEKLY ON SATURDAYS, 10-2pm: On Johns, it’s Homegrown Farmers Market across from BiLo and next to Island Chiropractic. Click link for updates and a list of vendors. **Hey Parents** Coming up May 31, there’s a bee demonstration with Larry Sexton of Charleston Bees and Honey and CABA.

WEEKLY ON SUNDAYS, 11-2pm: Sunday Brunch Farmers Market in Riverland Terrace. Click link for updates and a list of vendors.

May 22nd: On Seabrook, at Amy’s Italian Steakhouse, Charleston’s first lady of jazz, Ann Caldwell, will be performing from 6-8pm.

May 23rd-25th: On Johns, at Freshfields Village, it’s a Memorial Day Weekend concert series. All concerts start at 6pm. Friday is Java Band, Saturday is 1960s-present cover/party band Suckerpunch, and Sunday is Gracious Day.

May 24th: The Charleston Tea Plantation will be holding its First Flush Festeaval. The Avett Bros. are headlining, other acts include Stoplight Observations, The Luke Cunningham Band, Atlas Road Crew, Uncle Mingo, Tyler Boone Band, Ben Fagan and the Holy City Hooligans, and The Executives. Tickets are $37.50 in advance and $45 day of show. VIP tickets are $100.

May 24th: Downtown, the March Against Monsanto starts at 11am on Ann and Meeting Streets.

May 28th: **Hey Parents!** On Johns, at Freshfields, the outdoor Starlight Cinema starts with Smurfs 2 tonight at 8:30pm. Family-friendly films will continue every Wednesday throughout the summer, weather-permitting. Bring blankets, lawnchairs, beachchairs, and the bugspray.

May 30: On Johns, at Freshfields, it’s Music on the Green 6-9pm. This week’s act is Groove Train, playing classic rock, pop and R&B.  Bring blankets, lawnchairs, beachchairs, and the bugspray.

May 31st: Downtown, Keep Charleston Beautiful’s Green and Lean 5k is happening at Brittlebank Park. Click the link for more information. Keep Charleston Beautiful is an anti-litter organization that hosts cleanups all over town all year long.

May 31st: On Johns, at Legare Farms, it’s a Electric Foam 5k from 7-10pm. This is a fun run meaning it’s not timed. Come in costume if you wish. It is followed by a dance party.

May 31st: On Wadmalaw, at Irvin House Vineyards, it’s Winestock from 12-5pm.  The theme is the Age of Aquarius, so wear your best hippie costume for a chance to win prizes. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. There is live music, food, and tastings of wine and vodka. Admission is $5 for adults, children are free.

Just a PSA, the kids will be out of school the first week of June. College students are already out now in May. This means more all-day traffic on the roads with newer drivers, younger teens in golf carts, smaller children out playing on foot, on bikes, scooters, and skateboards. Please drive with extra caution from now until they return to school in mid-August.

Just one more PSA: On summer nights, unlocked cars are a super-easy target for spare change in the console and other valuables. Always lock your car when you leave it parked. 

June 2: On Johns, at Freshfields, the Monday Farmers Market starts tonight 4-8pm. Click the link for a full list of vendors.

June 5th, June 12th, July 10-11th: **Hey Parents!**In West Ashley, Charlestowne Landing is holding 5ks throughout June and into July. There are 5ks for kids, and there’s food (and beer for adults) available after races. Click the link for more information.

June 11th: **Hey Parents!** The Terrace Theater, Lowcountry Parent, and the Post and Courier present the eighth Family Film Series. Kids $10 and under are free, everyone else is $4.

June 21st: On James, at the Charleston Pour House, it’s Solstice Muffin, an event to ring in the first official day of summer & the longest day of the year. Live music includes Dangermuffin, Mama’s Love, Les Racquet, Dallas Baker and Friends, Wallace Mullinax, Bobby Hogg, and the Deer Creek Sharp Shooters.

I will update this post as needed. Thanks for reading, and shoot me an email at seaislandsdining@gmail.com or @Seaislands101 if you’re seeking an activity you don’t see listed.