ARTS
Lowcountry Paint Party
6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, May 11, Morris Center, 10782 S. Jacob Smart Blvd, Ridgeland. $30. Enjoy an evening with friends while painting your own Lowcountry work of art. Camilla Pagliaroli will walk you through the process of creating a whimsical shrimp piece inspired by National Shrimp Day.
“Colors of the World” photography exhibition
Monday, June 5 to Sunday, July 2, The Society of Bluffton Artists Gallery, 6 Church St, Bluffton. Free and open to the public. Savannah Kemper’s upcoming photography exhibit captures the unique colors and textures from her travels. An opening reception will take place from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, June 7 at the gallery. For more information, visit http://www.aproposllc.com or follow Savannah on Instagram at @apropos_photography.
(Re)create Assemblage Workshop
11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, June 10, Morris Center, 10782 S. Jacob Smart Blvd, Ridgeland. $55. The art of assemblage is the subject of this workshop that focuses on how to repurpose disposable items (aka trash) into artistic creations. Led by Kirkland Smith, you’ll learn what types of materials work best for this type of assemblage and use templates to design your own piece on 12×12 Masonite.
CALENDAR
Karaoke with Melissa
8 p.m. to midnight, Tuesdays, Highway 21 Bar, 3436 Trask Pkwy, Beaufort. Enjoy food and drinks during Karaoke with Melissa.
Sharing Hearts Support Group
5:30 to 7 p.m., second Tuesday of every month, 2201 Boundary Street, Suite 208, Beaufort. Free. Come tell your 10-minute story of a life lesson or healing message using your own creative expression through a song, poetry, reading, art or verbal storytelling. Come away with an uplifting sense of support and connections or to just listen. Register by leaving a voicemail with name, phone and number of attendees at 843-525-6115 or send email to reneesutton@healthierhealing.com. Notification will be done of any location change due to seat requirements. Next event is on Tuesday, June 13.
Karaoke with Melissa
7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Wednesdays, Beaufort Moose Lodge, 350 Broad River Blvd, Beaufort. Enjoy food and drinks during Karaoke with Melissa.
Trivia with Mike – Fat Patties
7:30 p.m., Every Wednesday, Fat Patties, 831 Parris Island Gateway, Beaufort. Free. Team trivia event, win house cash prizes! For more information, visit https://rb.gy/o9nhwe.
Eric’s Karaoke Krew
9:30 p.m., Wednesdays, Rosie O’Grady’s, 2127 Boundary Street, Suite 2, Beaufort. Free. Enjoy karaoke with either Parker or Eric.
Trivia with Mike – Bricks On Boundary
7:30 p.m., Every Thursday, Fat Patties, 1422 Boundary St, Beaufort. Free. Team trivia event, win house cash and Beer Bucket prizes! For more information, visit https://rb.gy/o9nhwe.
Eric’s Karaoke Krew
7 p.m., Thursdays, Amvets Post 70, 1831 Ribaut Road, Port Royal. Free. Public is welcome. Enjoy Karaoke. Dinner will be available.
Bluffton Night Bazaar — a Lowcountry Made Market
5 to 8 p.m., first Thursday of each month, Burnt Church Distillery, 120 Bluffton Road. A highly curated selection of accessories, clothing, home goods, custom gifts and more by local artists and makers.
Rooted Beaufort Yoga classes
5:30 to 6:45 p.m., Thursdays, Cypress Wetlands, Port Royal; 9 to 10:15 a.m., Whitehall Park or Pigeon Point Park. Rooted Beaufort is a collective of local Yoga teachers who host outdoor yoga classes and donation-based events with proceeds being donated locally on a rotating basis.
Wet Willie’s Trivia Night
7 to 10 p.m., every Thursday, Wet Willie’s, Beaufort Town Center. Win awesome prizes while you sip the worlds greatest daiquiris and munch on delicious bites.
Wet Willie’s Bingo Night
7 to 10 p.m., every Friday, Wet Willie’s, Beaufort Town Center. Win free giveaways, merchandise, and more cool prizes.
Eric’s Karaoke Krew
9 p.m., Fridays, Highway 21 Bar, 3436 Trask Pkwy, Beaufort. Free. Enjoy Karaoke with Lt. Dan.
Eric’s Karaoke Krew
9:30 p.m., Fridays, Rosie O’Grady’s, 2127 Boundary Street, Suite 2, Beaufort. Free. Enjoy Karaoke with Parker.
Karaoke with Melissa
7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Fridays, R Bar & Grill, 70 Pennington Dr, Bluffton. Enjoy food and drinks during Karaoke with Melissa.
Drum Circle
6:30 to 8 p.m., 2nd Friday of every month, Gazeebo, Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, Beaufort. (Note: Drum circle will meet on 3rd Friday in May – May 19 – because of scheduling conflict.) Free. Anyone welcome, no experience necessary. Eric Roy, a recent transplant from Connecticut with successful experience in leading drum circles, is our new facilitator. He will start sessions off with 15-20 minutes of instruction on djembe playing and teach a selected traditional rhythm & accompaniment for participants to play. In addition, there will be time allotted for spontaneous group drumming. Bring a drum, if you have one, a chair and a desire to have fun. The Drum Circle has several extra drums and many other percussion instruments that anyone can use. To receive updates on future events, send your email to lannyk13@gmail.com.
Highway 21 Flea Market
9 a.m. to 4 p.m., every Saturday and Sunday, Highway 21 Drive-In. Sellers, vendors, handmade items, unique products and yard sale items. For information, email lowcountryfleamarket@gmail.com.
Port Royal Farmers Market
9 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, year round, Naval Heritage Park, 1615 Ribaut Road, Port Royal. Rain or shine. You will find fresh, local, seasonal produce, shrimp, oysters, poultry, beef, pork, eggs, bread and cheese, as well as plants, ferns, camellias, azaleas, citrus trees and beautiful, fresh cut flower bouquets. There are prepared food vendors serving barbecue, dumplings, she crab soup, crab cakes, paella, coffee, baked goods, bagels and breakfast sandwiches. No pets allowed. For more information, visit http://www.portroyalfarmersmarket.com/, visit @portroyalfarmersmarket on Facebook or call 843-295-0058.
Slip and Splash Saturdays
10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturdays, Battery Creek Pool, 1 Blue Dolphin Drive, Beaufort, and Bluffton Pool, 55 Pritchard Street, Bluffton. $5 per person. Stay busy for hours climbing on our inflatable challenge track.
Eric’s Karaoke Krew
7 p.m., Saturdays, The Beaufort Moose Lodge, 350 Broad River Blvd., Beaufort. Free. Enjoy karaoke with Lt. Dan. Come early at 6 p.m. for Steak Night.
Eric’s Karaoke Krew
9:30 p.m., Saturdays, Rosie O’Grady’s, 2127 Boundary Street, Suite 2, Beaufort. Free. Enjoy karaoke with Eric.
Karaoke with Melissa
8 p.m. to 12 a.m., 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month, Peaceful Henry’s Cigar Bar, 181 Bluffton Rd, Bluffton. Enjoy food and drinks during Karaoke with Melissa.
Play & Eat – Dinner Theater
6 to 8:30 p.m., Saturdays, May 13, May 20, June 3, June 17, and July 1, Hilton Garden Inn, 1500 Queen Street, Beaufort. Solve a murder mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just to let you know the murderer is hiding somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as one of the suspects if you don’t watch it. This is a prize-winning competition and everyone is a participant. For more information, contact 843-592-6209 or playandeatdinnertheater@gmail.com, or visit the website at www.playandeatdinnertheater.com.
Memory Matters Brain Booster Class
1 to 3 p.m., Monday, May 15, & 22, First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 99$ fee. A three-week brain wellness course for active adults that promotes positive lifestyle strategies for improved brain health. Instructed by Memory Matters’ Community Education Director Debbie Anderson.
Lowcountry Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 17, Hampton Hall Clubhouse, 170 Hampton Hall Blvd., Bluffton. Derby Days: Feature-Heroes on Horseback. Invited Speaker: Rose Lewis. Cost $28, must be prepaid. Please make checks payable to CWC Bluffton and send to Carol Mock, 607 Argent Way, Bluffton S.C. 29909. For more information call Julie Ott at 602-705-5465.
Beaufort Lions Club spaghetti dinner
5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, May 18, Sea Island Presbyterian Church, 81 Lady’s Island Drive, Beaufort. Ticket prices are $10 for adults and $8 for children younger than 12. Major credit cards, cash, and checks are accepted, and take-out is available. The menu includes spaghetti with meat sauce or meatballs, crispy garlic bread, tossed green salad, sweetened or unsweetened tea, and dessert. Lions Clubs International is a global organization of 1.4 million members who serve those who have experienced disasters but focus on service in five target causes: vision, environment, diabetes, pediatric cancer, and hunger. Proceeds from this fundraiser will support both the vision program and the diabetes project.
Memory Matters: Ask a Neurologist
10 a.m., Saturday, May 20, Memory Matters, 117 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. $20 for this session, or $40 for all Memory Matters sessions. Speaker: Dr. Jill Trumble, St. Joseph’s Candler Neurology.
Palmetto Bluff Farmers Market
9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, May 24, The Farm, 228 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton. Palmetto Bluff in partnership with Lowcountry Made is proud to present their inaugural Farmers Market, starting May 2023.
The Original Gullah Festival
Friday through Sunday, May 26 to 28, Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.
Decoration Day Play
3 p.m., Saturday, May 27, USCB Center for the Arts, 805 Carteret Street, Beaufort. $45 Online – $50 at the Door/Gate. Children 12 & younger $15. Join Aunt Pearlie Sue & The Gullah Kinfolk as they celebrate Decoration Day. Step back in time and experience Memorial Day like it used to be. This is a very entertaining, informative and historical re-enactment of the City of Beaufort and describes some of the culture of the peoples in the sea island. Register at https://rb.gy/p3puu.
Memory Matters: Preparing for the Unexpected
10 a.m., Wednesday, June 7, St. Gregory the Great Catholic School, 38 St Gregory Drive, Bluffton. $20 for this session, or $40 for all Memory Matters sessions. Speakers: Lowcountry Council of Governments, Geriatric Care Manager, Elder Law Attorney, Bluffton Fire Department.
Memory Matters: Simple Suppers – Healthy Eating for Two
10 a.m., Wednesday, June 21, First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. $20 for this session, or $40 for all Memory Matters sessions. Speaker: Chef Kim Baretta.
67th annual Beaufort Water Festival
Friday, July 14 through Sunday, July 23, Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, Beaufort.
GOLF
Adaptive Golf Clinic
9 to 11 a.m., Saturday, May 13, Legends Golf Course, 299 Belleau Wood Road, Beaufort. Free and open to the public. Register by April 30 to get on base. Event is geared toward individuals with disabilities/challenges from stroke, spinal cord injury, TBI, neurological conditions, amputation and more or individuals who are recovering from major injury or surgery. Participants receive complimentary instruction taught by experienced professional golf instructors; use provided equipment to increase mobility and assist swing; practice driving, chipping and putting; and connect with fellow adaptive athletes who are already golfers. Register at https://adaptivegolfexperience.org/monthly-clinic-registration/.
HISTORY
Beaufort History Museum at the Arsenal
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturdays, 713 Craven St, Beaufort. General Admission for Adults $8, Seniors $7, Active Duty Military and College Students with ID $5. Children/Teens younger than 18 Free. Explore and experience more than 500 years of Beaufort History with knowledgeable docent guided tours.
The Historic Port Royal Museum
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. or upon request, Thursdays through Sundays, The Historic Port Royal Museum, 1634 Paris Ave. The museum features the turn-of-the-century businesses and industries of Port Royal: Shrimping, crabbing, oystering, the railroad, the school and the mercantile. Great gifts featuring local artists are available. For more information. visit www.portroyalhistory.org, email historicportroyalfoundation@gmail.com or call 843-524-4333.
Tour Historic Fort Fremont
Dawn to dusk, Monday through Sunday, The Fort Fremont Preserve, 1124 Land’s End Road, St. Helena Island. Free and open to the public. The History Center is open Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. Visitors can learn about the fort’s history during the Spanish-American War through interpretive signs, self-guided walking tours with a smart phone, exhibits in the history center, and docent-led tours. For more information visit www.fortfremont.org or contact Passive Parks Manager Stefanie Nagid at snagid@bcgov.net.
Tea Time Treasures
Noon, Saturday, May 13, Morris Center, 10782 S. Jacob Smart Blvd, Ridgeland. $30 per person. This delightful presentation is steeped in the art and history of tea and teapots. Elyse Gerstenecker of Historical Collections at Telfair Museums joins us for the Morris Center Annual Spring Tea. Her visual presentation will highlight teapots and other decorative arts used at tea time. Afterwards, enjoy a lively Q&A.
Jasper County Historical Society Meeting
6 p.m., Tuesday, May 16, Morris Center, 10782 S. Jacob Smart Blvd, Ridgeland. Free. Sit in on an informative meeting of the Jasper County Historical Society. The meetings include a presentation on local and state history topics. This month’s speaker is General Lloyd W. Newton.
A Monumental Occasion: 250 Years in the Making
1 p.m., Tuesday, June 20, Morris Center, 10782 S. Jacob Smart Blvd, Ridgeland. Free. What is the South Carolina American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission? Come learn about this organization and what they are doing to celebrate the 250th anniversary of this revolutionary time in history. The speaker is Bill Davies, Vice Chairman of the Commission.
LIBRARY ACTIVITIES
Law Talk
Select times and days, Lobeco Branch Library, 1862 Trask Parkway, Seabrook. To register, call 843-255-6479. Free. Brief topic overview with Question & Answer with volunteer attorney. Tuesday, Feb. 28, 5 to 6 p.m., Landlord Tenant Law; Tuesday, March 18, 5 to 6 p.m., Wills, Estates, and Probate; Saturday, April 29, 11 a.m. to noon, Heirs Property; Saturday, May 20, 11 a.m. to noon, Starting a Business or Nonprofit.
Dungeons & Dragons
4 p.m., Mondays, Beaufort Downtown Branch Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort, 843-255-6441. Ages 12 to 18.
Lego Club
4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Mondays, St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Road, St. Helena Island, 843-255-6540. All ages welcome.
Law Talk
5:30 to 6:30 p.m., select Tuesdays, Beaufort Branch Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort. To register, call 843-255-6481. Free. Brief topic overview with Question & Answer with volunteer attorney. Jan. 24, Wills, Estates, and Probate; Feb. 28, Estate Planning; March 28, Advanced Health Care Directives; April 18, Starting a Business.
Teen Art Club
4 p.m., 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of each month, Beaufort Downtown Branch Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort, 843-255-6441. Ages 12-18.
Teen Anime Club
4 p.m., 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month, Beaufort Downtown Branch Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort, 843-255-6456.
Law Talk
5:30 to 6:30 p.m., select Tuesdays, St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena Island. To register, call 843-255-6540. Free. Brief topic overview with Question & Answer with volunteer attorney. Tuesday, Jan. 17, Starting a Business; Tuesday, Feb. 7, Expungement; Tuesday, March 7, Credit Card Debt; Tuesday, April 4, Social Security Disability; Tuesday, May 2, Getting Arrested.
Teen Video Game Club
4 p.m., 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month, Beaufort Downtown Branch Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort, 843-255-6441. Ages 12 to 18.
Law Talk
Noon to 1 p.m., select Wednesdays, Hilton Head Branch Library, 11 Beach City Rd, Hilton Head Island. To register, call 843-255-6525. Free. Brief topic overview with Question & Answer with volunteer attorney. Wednesday, Feb. 15, Cyber Security and Data Privacy; Wednesday, March 15, Wills, Estates, and Probate; Wednesday, April 19, Advance Health Care Directives; Wednesday, May 17, Real Estate and Foreclosure.
S.C. Works Job Coaching
2 to 4 p.m., Thursdays, St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Road, St. Helena Island, 843-255-6540. Free help with job searches, interviews.
Chess Club
1 to 2 p.m., Saturdays, St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Road, St. Helena Island, 843-255-6540. Ages 5 and older.
Chess Meet Up
11 a.m., 2nd Saturday of each month, Beaufort Downtown Branch Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort, 843-255-6456. Instructor Henry Otto Seim will show beginners the basics or play a friendly game with more experienced players. All skill levels welcome. Extra boards will be set up.
Chess Meet Up
11 a.m., 3rd Saturday of each month, Lobeco Branch Library, 1862 Trask Parkway, 843-255-6479. Instructor Henry Otto Seim will show beginners the basics or play a friendly game with more experienced players. All skill levels welcome. Extra boards will be set up.
MEETINGS
The Beaufort Trailblazers – A Volunteer Group
8 a.m., first Thursday each month, Herban Marketplace, Beaufort. Anyone interested in supporting or building off-road/dirt/wilderness mountain biking/jogging/walking trails near is encouraged to attend. For more information, call 843-575-0021 or email universitybicycles@hotmail.com.
Zonta Club of Beaufort
6 p.m., 4th Tuesday of each month, Smokehouse, Port Royal.
Maye River Quilters
9:30 a.m., Monday, May 13, Palmetto Electric Cooperative, 1 Cooperative Way, Hardeeville. To attend the meeting as a guest, send an RSVP email to mayeriverquilters@gmail.com. For more information and for membership forms to join the group, call 843-705-9590.
Indivisible Beaufort
11 a.m., Saturday, May 20, Downtown Beaufort Library, 311 Scott Street. Free and open to the public. The featured speaker will be Mayra Rivera-Vazquez and Immigration Here In The Lowcountry will be the topic. She will discuss the consequences of our inaction on immigration here in the Lowcountry. Rivera-Vazquez has worked for the past six years with the Deverall Immigration Law Firm, helping immigrants, mostly Latinos, to achieve the American Dream. She has also worked as a community activist and volunteer in several organizations in the Lowcountry and the state, including Habitat for Humanity, Hopeful Horizons, and Lowcountry Immigration Coalition. For more information, visit indivisiblebeaufortsc.org.
Friends of the Beaufort Library
10 a.m., Saturday, June 10, Beaufort Branch Library. 2023 Annual Meeting. In addition to Board elections, this is an opportunity to learn more about our plans for the coming year, volunteer opportunities and meet other members. This event is open to the public. For more information visit friendsofthebeaufortlibrary.com.
MUSIC
Lowcountry Community Concert Band
3 p.m., Sunday, May 21, Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, Bay Street, Beaufort. A free event, donations gratefully accepted. Lowcountry Community Concert Band presents “Spring Around the Posy.” The Lowcountry Community Concert Band closes a successful Spring Season with an outdoor performance. Come out and enjoy great music played by 60-plus volunteer musicians.
The program includes selections from Lincolnshire Posy, an English folksong collection by Percy Aldridge Grainger; Flourish for Wind Band and Rhosymedre, both by Ralph Vaughan Williams; Irish Rhapsody by Clare Grundman; Siciliano movement from Prelude, Siciliano and Rondo by Malcolm Arnold; L’Inglesina (“Little English Girl” march) by Davide Della Cese; and Midnight Euphonium, a solo piece, by Goff Richards.
OUTDOORS
Port Royal Cypress Wetlands tours
9 a.m., Saturday, May 13; 9 a.m. Friday, May 26; Port Royal Cypress Wetlands. Bring your friends and visitors to a free guided tour of the wetlands sponsored by Friends of Port Royal Cypress Wetlands and led by Master Naturalist Jill Moore. The egrets, snowy egrets and woodstorks are all nesting and the rookery is an exciting place! Alligators and turtles are basking in the sun and spring is in the air. This is a great time to learn about this magical place. Tours are limited in size. T0 sign up at www.foprcw.org and register on line.
SPORTS
Beaufort Masters Swim Team
6 to 7 a.m., Monday through Friday, Wardle Family Port Royal YMCA. Coached practices. Ages 18 & older, all skill & speed levels, no prior swim team experience needed. Visit lowcountryswimming.com for more information.
Hilton Head Kiwanis Club’s Charity Cornhole Tournament
2 to 6 p.m., Saturday, May 13, Lincoln & South Brewing Company, 138 Island Drive, Hilton Head Island. Registration is $55 per two-person team. The winning team selects the children’s charity of choice for $300, with the runner-up winning $150 for the charity of their choice. Proceeds from the cornhole tournament will benefit First Tee of the Lowcountry. Sponsorships are $200 and include team entry. Register online at www.hiltonheadkiwanis.com by May 6.
