Krew of Port Royal Mardi Gras parade
4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 17, Paris Avenue, to 11th Street, to Shellring Aleworks, where there will be a family-friendly Mardi Gras after party. The parade lineup includes more than 40 walkers, 11 golf carts, three floats and a bunch of bikes. The Battery Creek Marching Band will also be participating in the parade. The after party will feature the Parris Island Marine Corps Band, jambalaya, crawfish boil, king cake, and hot dogs and hamburgers. Paint and Paradise will be on site with masks for kids to paint and face painting will be available as well. No in-person registration for the parade. Those who want to participate must register online by Friday night. For more information, visit the Old Village Association’s Facebook page or email Nancy Plank at nplank51@aol.com.
Community Fish Fry
1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 24, Martin Luther King Jr. Park (The Green), at the corner of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena Island. A Community Fish Fry celebrating Black History Month is being held. There will be performances, fellowship and more. Attendees are advised to bring lawn chairs. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Barbara Jean Gardner-Hunter at 347-497-9326; Claretha Singleton at 843-812-3148; or Ernestine Atkins at 843-252-6096.
Occasional Movie Monday
3 p.m. and 7 p.m., Monday Feb. 26, USC Beaufort Center For The Arts, 805 Carteret Street, Beaufort. The Color Purple – Musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s novel about the life-long struggles of an African American woman living in the south during the early 1900s. Directed by Blitz Bazawule. Rated PG-13. 140 minutes. Starring Halle Bailey, Taraji P. Henson, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Elizabeth Marvel. Tickets available at https://bit.ly/49et0LN.
Hilton Head Bold Beer & Cigar Festival
3 to 6 p.m., Saturday, March 2, Shelter Cove Community Park, Hilton Head Island.
A diverse selection of cigars, high gravity, seasonal, craft, and international beers. Live music featuring the Joey & Mike Show. Food vendors offering a variety of delectable dishes. Sponsored by The Mosquito Hunters and Carolina Cigars. Organized by Bear Foot Sports. For tickets, visit bearfootsports.com.
9th annual Ole Fashioned Oyster Roast
11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, March 9, The Gullah Museum, Hilton Head Island. General admission ticket is $10. Ole Fashioned Oyster Roast is $50. There will be artisans, entertainment, and food vendors for non-seafood eaters. Please visit www.gullahmuseumhhi.org to purchase tickets and for more information. Tickets can also be purchased at the event.
Friends of Fort Fremont Oyster Roast
5:30 to 8 p.m., Friday, March 15, Live Oaks Park, Port Royal. $40 per person. Sea Eagle Catering oysters and chili. Appetizers and desserts. Music by the Sweet Ferns. Silent auction, including pair of tickets to Savannah Bananas game. Tickets available online at www.fortfremont.org. Tickets can also be purchased by mailing check to P.O. Box 982, St. Helena Island, S.C. 29920. The last day to order tickets by mail is March 8.
Karaoke with Melissa
8 p.m. to midnight, Tuesdays, Highway 21 Bar, 3436 Trask Pkwy, Beaufort. Enjoy food and drinks during Karaoke with Melissa.
The Beaufort Shag Club
7 to 9 p.m., Wednesdays, AmVets Club, 1831 Ribaut Road Port Royal. We also host a Saturday evening dance the second Saturday of each month from 7 to 10 p.m. Interested in learning the Shag dance? Free lessons for members beginning in September through June. Visit our Facebook page; The Beaufort Shag Club.
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 Tom – 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 Tom – Bricks On Boundary
7 p.m., Every Thursday, Bricks on Boundary, 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.
TECHconnect
5:30 to 7:30 p.m., 3rd Thursday of each month, Beaufort Digital Corridor, 500 Carteret Street, Suite D, Beaufort. Free. The BDC’s signature happy hour “meetup” networking event for tech professionals. Connect with like-minded people, fellow entrepreneurs, start-ups and VCs over local food and cold beverages. Call 843-470-3506 or visit https://rb.gy/e7t2h for more information.
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.
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.
Teddy Bear Picnic Read-Aloud
9 a.m. to noon, 1st Saturday each month, Port Royal Farmer’s Market, Corner of Ribaut Road & Pinckney Blvd, Port Royal. Free. DAYLO Students and other volunteers will read to young children, who are encouraged to bring their favorite stuffed animals.
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.
EASTER
Eggstravaganza
Noon, Saturday, March 30, St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena Island. Free and open to the public. Registration required. Join us for an Easter Egg hunt. There will be games, prizes and fun. Kids will receive a take-home craft. Don’t forget to bring a basket to collect eggs. Call 843-255-6540 for more information.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
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.
Wellness Happy Hour with Well House Juice
5 to 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 15, Celadon Health & Wellness Club, 61 Celadon Drive, Beaufort. Complimentary event, open to all. Learn about the benefits of adding cold-pressed juice to your wellness routine with Beaufort’s local juicery, Well House Juice. Call 843-379-1088.
President’s Day Storytime & Craft with Sally Sue Lavigne of The Story Book Shoppe
10 to 11 a.m., Friday, Feb. 19, Celadon Health & Wellness Club, 61 Celadon Drive, Beaufort. Complimentary and open to all. One-hour story time and craft for children themed around President’s Day. Opportunity to purchase books from Bluffton Story Book Shoppe at the event. Call 843-379-1088.
Celadon Supper Club
6 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 24, Celadon Health & Wellness Club, 61 Celadon Drive, Beaufort. Cost is $100 per person. First monthly Celadon Supper Club with Chef Robert Singleton. Enjoy a memorable evening with a price fixed menu including 3 courses, wine and community. February is Prime Rib. Open to all. This will be a monthly offering. Call 843-379-1088.
Full Moon Sound Bath
5:30 to 6:45 p.m., Monday, Feb. 26, Celadon Health & Wellness Club, 61 Celadon Drive, Beaufort. Cost is $33. Chandra Bergmann of Alchemy hosst monthly Sound Baths at Celadon Club. Holistic healing modality. Call 843-379-1088.
Wellness Happy Hour with Dr. Kallie Byrd Guimond OM.D, MPH, L. AC
1 to 3 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 28, Celadon Health & Wellness Club, 61 Celadon Drive. Complimentary event and open to all. Another Wellness Happy Hour learning how Traditional Asian Medicine and Acupuncture can support you in the Winter season. Call 843-379-1088.
HISTORY
Hilton Head History & Happy Hour: Meet The Generals
4 to 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 6, Tio’s Latin American Kitchen, Shelter Cove. John Eddy as General Mitchel and Rich Thomas as General Saxton. In the midst of the Civil War and shortly after his arrival on Hilton Head, Gen. Ormsby Mitchel meets with Gen. Rufus Saxton to discuss the situation in Port Royal and the Department of the South. Their conversation touches on the issues and the strategies that will ultimately shape the landscape for Reconstuction on the Sea Islands. Tio’s will honor Happy Hour pricing for food and beverages. RSVP at HeritageLib.org to win a Tio’s Gift Card. Walk-ins are welcome.
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.
LIBRARY ACTIVITIES
Hospice 101
5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 20, St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena Island. Presented by Friends of Caroline. Free and open to the public. No registration required. What is hospice and palliative care? What are your choices as you begin to navigate aging and the medical system? Do you know what questions you should be asking? An upbeat presentation will focus on living, the difference between hospice and palliative care, what a hospice house is, and why grief support is so important. Call 843-255-6540 for more information.
Care and Compassion for the Caregiver
5:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 20, St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena Island. Presented by Friends of Caroline. Free and open to the public. No registration required. Are you the primary caregiver for your children, spouse, parents or other family members? Are you finding it difficult to manage everything that comes along with caregiving for your loved ones while taking care of yourself? You are not alone. The presentation is designed to equip and empower you to care for yourself without neglecting those under your care. Call 843-255-6540 for more information.
Solar Eclipse Art
Noon, Saturday, March 23, St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena Island. Free and open to the public. All ages. No registration required. Learn about the upcoming eclipse and make corona art. Call 843-255-6540 for more information.
“Lego” With Lego
4:30 to 5:30 p.m., every Tuesday, St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena Island. Free and open to the public. Ages 5 and up. No registration required. Come see our new and improved Lego Club. Choose one of our new Lego kits and get going. Call 843-255-6540 for more information.
Book Club
5 to 5:45 p.m., every Wednesday through May 22, St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena Island. Free and open to the public. Ages 6 to 11. Registration is encouraged, but drop-ins are welcome. Books that make you smile. Make friends and share what you are reading. Call 843-255-6541 for more information.
MEETINGS
American Association of University Women Beaufort
6 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 27, downtown Beaufort. Guest speaker will be the owner of the Tout Sweet Co-op Kitchen, followed by the monthly AAUW business meeting. For more information, email jherbertaauw@gmail.com.
League of Women Voters Beaufort
5 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 28, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hall, 178 Sams Point Road, Beaufort. The League of Women Voters Beaufort will be celebrating its seventh birthday on at its regular meeting. The public is welcome. Come help celebrate the birthday. There will be cake. The League of Women Voters of Beaufort is a nonpartisan, grassroots civic organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
Zonta Club of Beaufort
6 p.m., 4th Tuesday of each month, Smokehouse, Port Royal.
Beaufort Rotary Club
Noon, Wednesdays, Sea Island Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 81 Lady’s Island Drive, Lady’s Island. Catered buffet lunch, followed by a guest speaker. Prospective members welcome. For further information and upcoming speakers, please visit website www.beaufortrotaryclub.org.
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.
Emotions Anonymous International local group meeting
4 p.m, Thursdays, via Zoom. Emotions Anonymous International, (EAI), is a nonprofit program designed to help people with emotional difficulties. It has a chapter in the Lowcountry and members want others who feel the need to know they are welcome to participate. There is no charge to participate. They are based on the 12 steps and 12 traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous and follow a specific format designed to provide the support and tools for navigating life’s painful difficulties. All are welcome. Anyone interested in participating may contact the group via email at EALowcountry@gmail.com or call or text Laurie at 252- 917-7082. For more information on EAI visit www.emotionsanonymous.org.
Rotary Club of the Lowcountry
7:30 a.m., Fridays, Sea Island Presbyterian Church, Sea Island Parkway, Lady’s Island. A light breakfast is provided before the program. For further information and upcoming speakers, please visit our website at www.lowcountryrotary.org or contact our President, Bob Bible a reconmc@aol.com or 843-252-8535.
MUSIC
Music on Malphrus Folk
7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 16, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Lowcountry,110 Malphrus Road,
Bluffton. Award-winning songwriter and singer Matt Nakoa guarantees an incredible performance. His remarkable piano skills transition from Chopin to beer-soaked honkytonk in one set. His heartfelt original compositions on the guitar are nothing short of awe-inspiring. The modern-day troubadour’s first solo albums, garnered multiple songwriting awards, including a win at Kerrville Folk Festival. His newest album, Casting Shadows, is a spellbinding blend of pop, soul, and classical influences and tells a story of childhood dreams crashing headlong into a grownup reality. Tickets are $25, available at www.uulowcountry.org. Doors open at 6:15. For more information, call 843-837-3330, visit www.uulowcountry.org, email MusicOnMalphrus@gmail.com or uucl.office@gmail.com or visit https://www.facebook.com/Musiconmalphrus/?ref=bookmarks. Upcoming shows: Friday, March 15 – David Jacob Strain and Bob Beach; Friday, April 19 – Jacob Johnson; Saturday, May 4 – The Levins; Saturday, May 18 – Shanna in a Dress; Saturday, June 8 – Rod MacDonald.
Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band
6 p.m., FridayFeb. 23, the Barracks, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. Gates open to spectators at 5 p.m. Concert is free. Tickets are available at https://mccs-info.com/48sm2mc. Anyone without base access must register for a ticket via this link to get aboard MCAS Beaufort. The concert is an outdoor event in a large grassy area. For spectators’ comfort and enjoyment, organizers encourage concert-goers to bring blankets, lawn chairs, strollers, and wagons, if needed. Concessions will be available for purchase through onsite food trucks and beer booths. The following items are prohibited: outside food and beverages; coolers; large bags; firearms or weapons of any kind; pets; or portable heaters of any kind. Service animals and other medical necessities are permitted.
Lowcountry Wind Symphony
4 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 25, St. John’s Lutheran Church, 157 Lady’s Island Drive, Beaufort. Free and open to the public, but donations are gratefully accepted. Under the direction of Donald F. Jemella. That’s Entertainment offers a varied program of selections from Broadway to Hollywood, Sousa to Strauss. Also included are well-loved melodies from The King and I, and The Music Man along with excerpts from the film score Pearl Harbor. Peggy Copley will be the featured soloist in Artie Shaw’s Concerto for Clarinet and Band.
USCB Chamber Music Series
5 p.m., Sunday, March 3, USCB Center for the Arts, 801 Carteret Street, Beaufort. Featuring Violinist Amy Schwartz Moretti, Violist Gabriela Diaz, Cellist Raphael Bell, Clarinetist Alexander Fiterstein, French hornist R.J. Kelly and Artistic Director and pianist Andrew Armstrong There are three ways to enjoy the concert: in person and virtually by Live-Stream and On-Demand. All virtual concerts are professionally produced, creating great viewing opportunities. On-Demand is accessible four days after the concert and available to view at your leisure for three weeks. For concert, event, or ticket information, go to www.uscbchambermusic.com or call 843-208-8246, Monday through Friday.
OUTDOORS
Meet The Naturalist
10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Feb. 17, Crystal Lake Park, 124 Lady’s Island Drive, Beaufort. Free and open to the public. All ages. Meet with the Passive Park’s Naturalist for a walk around Crystal Lake Park. Feel free to ask questions about Beaufort County’s Passive Parks, the new Environmental Education Program, and of course, any nature along the way.
The Beaufort Tree Walk
Lady’s Island Garden Club invites you to take a meandering walk through the Historic “Old Point” and enjoy some unique and noteworthy trees. The “Walk” takes about an hour, is a little over a mile starting at the corner of Craven & Carteret streets in Morrall Park and concluding in Waterfront Park. Booklets with map and information about each tree are available free at the Visitors Center in the historic Arsenal on Craven Street.
Tours of Hunting Island
Every Tuesday, Hunting Island State Park, 2555 Sea Island Pkwy. Free, park entry fees apply. Sponsored by Friends of Hunting Island Keeper Ted and his team. For more information call the Hunting Island Nature Center at 843-838-7437. The next Tuesday is August 1.
RUNNING
29th annual Hilton Head Island Airport Shamrock Run
8 a.m., Saturday, March 16, New York City Pizza, Heritage Plaza, Hilton Head Island. 5K Run & Health Walk finishes inside Coligny Plaza. Shamrock Run course zooms down Pope Avenue, North Forest Beach Drive and then back on Lagoon Road. We encourage everyone to participate by wearing green. A percentage of proceeds from the event will be allocated to benefit the Sunset Rotary Club of Hilton Head. Prizes will be presented to the top three overall male and female finishers and the top three in each age category will also receive unique awards. Sponsored by The Bank Beer Garden, Oak Advisors, Rollers Wine & Spirits, Coligny Hilton Head, Island Girl Collective, Watusi Cafe, The Sand Bar Beach Eats and Courtyard by Marriott Hilton Head. For more information, visit www.bearfootsports.com or contact Bear Foot Sports at 843-757-8520.
SEWING/QUILTING
Sea Island Quilters
6:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, Carteret Street United Methodist Church, 408 Carteret Street, Beaufort. Or by Zoom. Our Program this month is showing off our Block of the month Rainbow Challenge Quilts. Those who participated were to make a quilt block using the colors of the rainbow. Each month a block was to be made using a color given to us, of the rainbow. Judging will be by the members.
Maye River Quilters
10 a.m., Saturday, March 2, Palmetto Electric Cooperative, 1 Cooperative Way, Hardeeville.
Social time begins at 9:30 a.m. 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
978-464-0585.
American Needlepoint Guild Meeting
10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., 1st Tuesday each month. The Hilton Head Chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild welcomes anyone, beginner or experienced stitcher, who is interested in needlepoint to join us for stitching, learning and fellowship. For more information, please contact us at hiltonheadislandchapter@needlepoint.org.
Embroidery Guild of America Meeting
Second Tuesday of every month, Palmetto Electric Community Room, Hardeeville. The Lowcountry Chapter of the Embroidery Guild of America welcomes anyone, beginner or experienced stitcher, who is interested in any type of embroidery including needlepoint, cross-stitch, surface and beaded embroidery, hardanger, bargello, sashiko, etc., to join us for stitching, learning and fellowship. For more information, please contact us at lowcountrychapter@egacarolinas.org.
SPORTS/GAMES
Kiwanis Club of Hilton Head Cornhole for Charity Tournament
1 p.m., Saturday, April 27, Lincoln & South Brewing Company, 138 Island Drive, Hilton Head Island. This year’s tournament will benefit SOAR Special Recreation of the Lowcountry. Cornhole teams will compete for cash prize donations to the local youth cause of their choice. Sign up to compete and sponsor the event by visiting https://hhikiwanisorders.weebly.com/.
ACBL Duplicate Bridge Club
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m., Tuesdays, Carteret St. United Methodist Church. Games and events will be held weekly. Director Gene Ogden. Contact Jane Simpson 803-226-3491.
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.
