Hooray! It’s Friday once again, which means it’s time for the Friday Five, our weekly roundup of five fun events taking place in the Charleston area this weekend. Try a new spot during Charleston Restaurant Week or take your pup to the waterpark! As always, no matter what you choose to do, the staff and agents at Johnson & Wilson Real Estate Company hope you have a very happy and safe weekend! 

This weekend kicks off Charleston Restaurant Week. This eleven day event highlights nearly 50 of Charleston’s hottest restaurants across the peninsula and surrounding area. Enjoy cuisine of the Lowcountry through exclusive lunch and dinner menus now through September 19th. Have a particular spot you want to try? Make your reservation now! See the complete list of participating restaurants here!

The girls from the popular podcast, Girl Gotta Eat, hit the stage tonight at Charleston Music Hall. This uncensored comedy show is the perfect event for a girls night. Podcast hosts Ashley and Rayna will answer questions about dating and relationships in a one-of-a-kind, interactive experience. You are sure to leave with a fresh outlook on dating after hearing these girls! Show goers must present printed proof of a negative COVID test or a full vaccination card. Tickets start at $32 online here!

Celebrate the dog days of summer with Dog Day Afternoon: Splash Island! Bring your pup out for a swim at Palmetto Islands County Park’s Splash Island Waterpark. This Saturday September 11th 1 -3 pm. Tickets are $10 per dog (owners pay $2 for regular park admission). Be sure to bring a leash for entering and exiting the park!  

Second Sunday returns to King Street this Sunday after an 18 month absence due to COVID. From 1 to 5 pm, King Street restrictions vehicles, becoming pedestrian only to allow shops to occupy the street. This is a recurring event each second Sunday of the month downtown. 

Get your fill of brunch and Bluegrass this Sunday, September 12th at Commonhouse Aleworks in North Charleston. Bluegrass Brunch features the Commonhouse exclusive Bluegrass group, Commonhouse Cats. The Cats are playing on the Commonground stage 11am to 3pm. The brunch menu offers a variety of options from Mexican to Southern cuisine.