Summerville Events Around Town – February 2021

February is the month of love and presidents.  Break out of the winter blues and go do something!!  There is a lot to choose from and I’ve compiled a shortlist of some Summerville events going on in town.

Valentine Card Making for Kids – Feb 13, 10-11am

Children ages 3-10 are invited to join Ms. Lauren to make Valentine cards at The Public Works Art Center! They’ll have a slew of supplies to let their creativity flow… glitter, anyone?!  Details here.

Rug Hooking Class – Feb 13th & 27th, 10-11am

Learn the basics of Rug Hooking, a folk art that began in the early 19th century in both New England and the Canadian Maritime Provinces.  You’ll complete a heart rug (pictured) in a two-part class at the Public Works Art Center.  Register here.

The rug you’ll make in class

Powerball Golf Tournament – Feb 7, 12noon, shotgun start

Enjoy golfing with three of your friends on a four-man team.  It’s Captain’s Choice with a twist!  Multiple prize payouts and a bonus of LowCountry Boil for lunch.  More details here.

Pickleball & Basketball Open Gym – various times

Pickleball is gaining popularity in Summerville and Open Gym times at Rollin Edwards Community Center is a great place and time to try it out.  They also have Open Gym for Basketball.  Check out their schedule.

Camellia Walking Tours – Middleton Plantation open daily 9am – 5pm

While the guided walking tours are sold out, you can still do a self-guided walk and witness the thousands of blooms throughout the gardens.  It’s beautiful and one of the treasures in our area.  More info here.

Food Truck Experience – Daily at Various Locations

Food Truck cuisine is an experience … and a good one!  Check out this website to see where various trucks will be around town and when.  Food Trucks

Gypsy Market – Feb 5th, 4-8pm

Enjoy browsing handmade items from multiple artists while listening to live music.  Of course, there’s great food available too.  Details here.  They have great outdoor seating if it’s nice weather.

Quilting – Jelly Weave Quilt Class, Kaleidoscope Class, and more

People, Places, and Quilts offer so much more than just fabric and classes.  Friendships form here.  If you’re interested in quilting, even if you’ve never quilted before, they have a class for you.  Here’s their schedule for February.

Reader Meet Writer Events – book signings, various authors, various dates

Main Street Reads continues to provide inspiring opportunities to meet the authors and get your book signed.  Four authors on different dates are scheduled throughout February.  Find out who here!

Historic Downtown Third Thursday – Feb 18th, 6-8:30pm

Historic Downtown Summerville transforms into a special marketplace featuring local entertainment, craft vendors and artisans, to complement the extended hours of our eclectic shops, boutiques, and restaurants.  This is a classic Summerville Event. Details here.

Acoustic Music & Spoken Word – Wednesdays 6-9pm

Homegrown Brewhouse and Bummerville Amphitheatre host an open mic for performance artists. All musicians, actors, comedians, and poets are welcome to participate.  Or just go and enjoy the entertainment.  Details.

Sip N Paint: 2 Cool Jellyfish – Feb 23, 6:30-9pm

Enjoy Sip and Paint at Wine and Tapas Bar.  Andre brings the art and the fun and as always, the first drink is on him! Check out the painting you’ll create!  Pre-register and sign up here.  I’ve already bought my tickets!

Jellyfish painting for Sip N Paint event.

Macro Garden Photography Meetup – Azalea Park, Feb 27th, 2-4pm

Azalea Park in Summerville is a gorgeous place to wander around and get great photos. Enjoy looking at bronze sculptures, azaleas, gardenias, and other gorgeous views while you leisurely stroll through this 12-acre garden. Photographers will learn about macro photography (and more), learn best practices, and learn to see the world critically through a lens.  More details here.

Intro to Improv Class – starting Feb 16th, 6:30-8pm

Flowertown Players is offering a 6-week class that is super fun! You will learn the Theatre 99 method to create improvised scenes based on audience suggestion.  It’s an INTRO class, so get out of your comfort zone!!  Sign up here.

Let us know what you attend and how you liked it!!  There are a lot of Summerville events to choose from.