July 22 - July 29

TODAY

Aiken-based artist Malke will display collage and assemblage works in a window exhibit at the Meeting Place, 1077 E. Montague Ave. in North Charleston. Parking is free.

FRIDAY

Low Country Impressions. Visit the Charleston Artist Guild Gallery, where a collection of recent paintings by Ginny Versteegen are on display. Admission is free. Call 722-2425 or visit www.charlestonartistguild.com. 160 East Bay St.

SATURDAY

It is Christmas in July! A Christmas-themed summertime party will feature multiple DJs and musical acts with a showcase for local clothing and accessory brands and food and drink vendors. All proceedings will benefit the Lowcountry Food Bank. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Visit www.lowcountryfoodbank.org. 10 Storehouse Row. 2120 Noisette Blvd, North Charleston.

SUNDAY

John Toppings will play 5-9 p.m. at the Cabana Cafe on Pawleys Island. Make the drive out there to hear some easy-listening songs. Just sit back and enjoy the evening.

MONDAY 7/26

Sara Stenlund is a young artist from southern Sweden and a recent graduate of the Florence Academy of Art. Her drawings have been on display all summer at the Bernie Horton Gallery, 43 Broad St. Call 727-4343. Free.

TUESDAY 7/27

The Poetry Society of South Carolina, the Lowcountry Initiative for the Literary Arts and the Charleston County Library will hold a poetry reading at the Circular Congregational Church at 7 p.m. 150 Meeting St. Call 805-6930. Admission is free.

WEDNESDAY 7/28

Discover wines of the Southern Hemisphere in a class offered by In Good Taste. The five-night class will explore wines from these growing areas: Chile, Argentina, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. 6:30-8:30 p.m. at In Good Taste, 1901 Ashley River Road. Call 763-5597.

THURSDAY 7/29

Make the trip out to the Jazz Corner on Hilton Head to hear Lavon and Louise. The group plays Broadway, blues and jazz and will make the drive worthwhile. Tickets are $5. Show starts at 8 p.m. Call 842-8620.