Luau at Folly Beach; Pig Roast at The Macintosh

EVENTWIRE—Tides Folly Beach is hosting a luau complete with hula dancers and a Hawaiian inspired buffet. Oceanfront eatery BLU Restaurant and Bar will cater the event. Coordinators have not released a menu, but perhaps a whole roasted pig will make an appearance. Sip a Mai Tai and stare at the ocean as you bid farewell to the last days of summer. The event is on Friday, September 13 and starts at 7:00 p.m. To purchase a $65 ticket, call the hotel at 843.588.6464. [EaterWire]

BACONWIRE—The Macintosh/Oak Steakhouse chef Jeremiah Bacon teams up with Stillwater Artisanal Ales brewmaster Brian Strumke on Tuesday, September 24 to host an outdoor pig roast. The dinner takes place on the patio of King Street farm-to-table favorite The Macintosh. The weather should be cool enough for the al fresco fête to be a hit. Guest will enjoy beer pairings with seasonal fare. Tickets are $50, and you can purchase a seat by calling 843.297.8385 or emailing kpowers@theindigoroad.com. [Facebook]

EVENTWIRE—Southern Living Taste of Charleston starts on September 27 and carries on for three days of eating and merriment. The festivities kick off with a dine around to area restaurants like she-crab soup outlet 82 Queen, oyster hideout A.W. Shucks and Mount Pleasant destination Burton's Grill. The event concludes with a blowout party at Boone Hall Plantation featuring food samples from Lowcountry eateries and the much loved "Waiters' Race," where local servers will trample through an obstacle course of restaurant style impediments. Purchase the tickets at the Charleston Restaurant Association website; prices vary. [EaterWire]