Soak up the warm countryside air, while you feast on some barbecued delights at this Fiery Ron's Home Team BBQ venue in South Carolina. Besides the scrumptious food, this place also boasts of a well-equipped bar and excellent live country, indie, folk, and pop music performances. Check website for event timings and additional information.

Down off of Highway 17 in Charleston, South Carolina, there's a place where the air is sticky and the beach music blares till last call. That place is J.B. Pivot's Club and it's home to the preservation of Carolina's own beach music and shag dancing. On any given night you can walk in to find either a beach music and shag dancing vinyl party, or one of many local cover bands covering the old doo-wop standards. Drop in for a bit of nostalgia, or perhaps be introduced to a great era in American music. Call for event dates and activities.

In the mood for a movie? Head down to the AMC Citadel Mall 6, located in West Ashley. This cinema, a part of the AMC Theatres chain, envelops you in digital surround sound to maximize your viewing pleasure. Free parking, facilities for the disabled and listening devices make this a convenient venue for everyone. Grab some candy or a drink from the refreshment stand and enjoy the movie of your choice. Call or check the website for timings and ticket information.

Earth Fare is the grocery store for the health conscious or the gourmet cook. Find fresh, organic produce and products (much of it locally grown or made), herbal remedies, chemical-free meats, fine wines and coffees. Look for such gourmet products to help create Thai, Japanese, Indian cuisines, among others. There is also an on-site vegetarian cafe and juice bar with many dishes to choose from. Stock up on sushi, healthy desserts, muffins, bagels and frozen dinners, as well as dye- and chemical-free cosmetics.

Soak up the warm countryside air,  while you feast on some barbecued delights at this Fiery Ron's Home Team BBQ venue in South Carolina. Besides the scrumptious food, this place also boasts of a well-equipped bar and excellent live country, indie, folk, and pop music performances. Check website for event timings and additional information.

Whether you want quench a parched evening thirst and mingle with friends or just kick back and enjoy weekend live music, Dunleavy's Pub is the place to go. The patio space lets you take in the island breezes and three televisions are tuned to sporting events all of the time. Come by and greet sibling co-owners Bill and Patty or listen to local councilman Patrick Rutledge who currently appears Wednesdays from 7p until 10p to play jazz piano. Catch a live band on the weekends.

The place for movie lovers south of Charleston across the Ashley River between Kiawah and Folly Beach, this theater can show eight different movies at one time. This theater also features operas and ballets for more sophisticated arts and culture fans. Although the popular facility may be a bit on the older side, it boasts large, comfortable seats. The snack bar menu includes soft drinks, popcorn, hot dogs and a variety of boxed candy. Discount tickets are available for matinees, seniors and kids. -Natasha Lawrence

If you know the sound of 'metal' and love it too, then The Oasis bar and grill is the just the place you need to head to. With some hardcore rock, death metal, and emo music performances to boast of, this venue is truly an oasis for those sick of the mirages offered by some run-of-the-mill venues that the undiscerning flock to. Besides live music performances, The Oasis also features DJ nights, a well-equipped bar, and a crowd that definitely knows how to rock! Call for event timings and additional information.

Gather up your family or head out with your gang for a movie at the James Island 8, a part of the Carmike Cinemas chain. With movies for everyone, DTS, and surround sound, this multiplex has it all. Grab some munchies and settle down while the magic unfolds on the screen before you. Call or check the website for schedules and other information.

Gather up your family or head out with your gang for a movie at the MGE Terrace Theatre. With movies for all, this cinema lets you watch them in comfort. Enhanced sound systems and listening devices are available, as well as assistance for the hearing impaired. Grab a hot tub of popcorn and watch the magic unfold on a screen before you.