August 26 - Sept. 3

today

The Trident United Way's Battle of the Bands will showcase some of the Lowcountry's most talented musicians. Starts at 6 p.m. Visit www.tuwbattleofthebands.com. Tickets are $10, and the show will be at The Music Farm, 32 Ann St.

friday

Check out Music on the Green 6-9 p.m. at Freshfields Village Green (at the crossroads of Kiawah and Seabrook islands). Admission is free. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy music by Bradford Station. Visit www.freshfieldsvillage.com.

saturday

The Lowcountry High Rollers will play the Soul City Sirens at 6 p.m. at McAlister Field House at The Citadel, 171 Moultrie St. in downtown Charleston. Bout admission is $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Children 10 and younger get in free. A portion of proceeds will benefit SideWalk Chalk, a local nonprofit that connects creative leaders in the community with schools and students. Buy advance tickets from any roller girl, East West Health Arts and Hot Wheels on James Island; Red's Icehouse; City Lights Coffee and the Recovery Room downtown; Tin Roof in West Ashley; EVO Pizzeria and the Carolina Ice Palace in North Charleston; or online at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/122738. Doors open at 5 p.m.

sunday

Go to the Upper Deck, 353 King St., at 9 p.m. to sing your heart out. Hosted by Karaoke Chris. Call 958-0002.

monday

The College of Charleston will welcome Roger Bellows, The Drifting Troubador, at 8 p.m. at the Simons Center for the Arts, 54 St. Philip St. Admission is $10 at the door, free for students. Call 953-5927.

tuesday

Head to the Mount Pleasant Farmers Market 3:30 p.m.-dusk Tuesdays through Oct. 19 at Moultrie Middle School, 645 Coleman Blvd. Features local produce, flowers, baked goods, live music and more. Call 884-8517 or visit www.townofmountpleasant.com.

wednesday

The Charleston Young Professionals will hold the monthly networking event, and attendees are encouraged to wear favorite team shirts. Appetizers and drinks will be provided. The next event is 6-8 p.m. Sept. 1 at O'Brion's Pub and Grille, 520 Folly Road, James Island. Admission is $10. Visit www.charleston-yp.com.

thursday

Dock Street Theatre's opening ceremonies will be 6:30 p.m. at the theatre, 135 Church St. Tickets are $100. In honor of the reopening of the Dock Street Theatre, ceremonies will be held that will feature music by Charlton Singleton, the unveiling of the new show curtain designed by Jonathan Green, champagne and food, remarks by Mayor Joe Riley and more. Call 856-5316 or visit www.charlestonstage.com.