ART
Watercolor workshop
11 a.m to 2 p.m., Saturday, March 22, Morris Center For Lowcountry Heritage, 10782 S. Jacob Smart Blvd., Ridgeland. General admission $70. Dive into the vibrant world of watercolors with Artist Ian Welch. This beginner-friendly workshop is perfect for those curious about painting or looking to rediscover their artistic side. Ian will guide you through the basic watercolor techniques — no experience necessary. Please note that purchases are non-refundable and cannot be transferred to a later class date. Please register by March 20. Register at https://shorturl.at/rvfhJ.
Catawba Pottery demonstration
2 to 3 p.m., Saturday, March 29, Morris Center For Lowcountry Heritage, 10782 S. Jacob Smart Blvd., Ridgeland. Witness the art of Catawba pottery come alive as potter Nancy White shares her skills and knowledge at the Morris Center. This demonstration will showcase the intricate and rich cultural heritage behind this traditional folk art. Observe as she shapes clay into stunning vessels, applying techniques that have been passed down through generations of Catawba potters. Please register by March 27. Register at https://shorturl.at/txgL5.
Coastal Discovery Museum 24th annual Art Market
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, April 26 & 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, April 27, Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. $5 Admission, free for children 12 and younger. Free parking. Visitors will find a diverse range of mediums, including ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, wood, metal, painting, drawing, photography, and sculpture. Beyond the art, visitors can enjoy live music and a variety of food and beverage vendors, with shaded seating under the Mary Ann Peeples Pavilion and throughout the scenic grounds. Proceeds from the Art Market support the Museum’s year-round programs, exhibitions, and events. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://www.coastaldiscovery.org/.
Budding Artist After-School Art Club
4 to 5 p.m., or 5:15 to 6:15 p.m., Mondays/Wednesdays or Tuesday/Thursdays, Happy Art Studio, 10 Sam’s Point Way, Beaufort. Ages 8 to 13. Painting, drawing, clay or crafts. Visit www.happyartstudio.net.
BOOKS
2025 Books Sandwiched In
Noon to 1 p.m., Mondays through March 10, USCB Center For The Arts, 805 Carteret Street, Beaufort. The event is free and open to the public. Each week, a community member talks about a book that has been meaningful to him or her. Light refreshments are served and raffle items are available for bidding each week. For those interested in joining the Friends to support the work they do, an annual membership can be purchased at the door or on the Friends website at $25 per household or $15 per military household. For more information, please visit https://friendsofthebeaufortlibrary.com/ or contact Carter Hoyt at carterhoyt@comcast.net or 404-936-5695. Remaining schedule — March 3: “Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead” by Tom Stoppard; Presented by Bruce Page. March 10: “Books Promiscuously Read” by Heather White; Presented by Lauren Hoffer.
CALENDAR
Discovery Night At The Museum — Sea Glass
5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 27, Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. $60 per person. Ages 13 and up. Unwind and tap into your creative side at this enchanting evening of coastal artistry. Led by the talented Camilla Pagliaroli, owner of Create with Camilla, you’ll craft your own sea glass windchimes to take home and cherish. All materials are provided, and you’re welcome to bring your favorite wine and snacks to savor while you create. Register at https://bit.ly/41tDUMo.
Memories Do Matter 2025 Speaker Series – Dr. Gregory Day
10 a.m. to noon, Friday, Feb. 28, Grace Community Church, 450 Spanish Wells Road, Hilton Head Island. Free. Online registration required. Dr. Gregory Day of the Department of Neurology at The Mayo Clinic is the guest speaker. Register at https://www.mymemorymatters.org/events.
50th Beaufort Charities Festival
5 to 10 p.m., Friday, Feb. 28, & 12:30 to 10 p.m., Saturday, March 1, Live Oaks Park, 904 14th Street, Port Royal. Friday night $30, Saturday night $50, Both days $75. Friday is adults only, 21 and older. Friday night entertainment includes Southern Sky (Eagles tribute band). Saturday entertainment includes Catalinas (Day) and Mike Ponder (Evening). Saturday is also the annual oyster roast, plus the unlimited beer and wine souvenir cups available for purchase, two live auctions at 3:30 & 6 p.m., and a free Kids Zone. To purchase tickets, visit https://shorturl.at/8gEgV.
Gullah Museum of Hilton Head Island Annual Ole Fashioned Oyster Roast
11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, March 8, 12 Georgianna Drive, Hilton Head Island. Children 5 & younger are free. General Admission $5 for ages 6 through 12; $15 for ages 13 & older. All-You-Can-Eat Oysters $25 for ages 6 through 12; $65 for ages 13 and older. This cherished annual event pays tribute to the rich cultural heritage of the Gullah people, descendants of enslaved Africans who settled along the coastal regions of South Carolina, Georgia, and surrounding areas. Guests will enjoy a day filled with traditional Gullah music, dance, storytelling, crafts, and cuisine, all while immersing themselves in the unique traditions and language that have been preserved for generations. Tickets are available at https://www.gullahmuseumhhi.org/ and at the event.
Dining Under the Stars – A Night of Culinary Compassion
5:30 to 9 p.m., Sunday, March 9, 600 Bay Street, Beaufort. $350 per person. With tickets limited to just 185 seats, the chance to be part of this unique evening is exclusive. Proceeds benefit CAPA Beaufort, a vital organization that provides resources and support to children in need. Reserve your spot now to support a cause that truly matters while making memories under the stars. To purchase tickets visit https://shorturl.at/cO6BV.
Discovery Night At The Museum — Haiku Workshop with Miho Kinnas
5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 13, Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. $30 per person, $40 per person including Miho’s book. Ages 13 and up. In this workshop, local poet, writer, and translator Miho Kinnas will guide you in crafting haiku —short, evocative poems of 17 syllables — inspired by the artwork in This Is Not: Aldwyth in Retrospect, on display in the museum’s main gallery. Learn to closely observe a piece of art, reflect on your experience, and distill it into just three lines. Miho will share practical tips for capturing inspiration, making this workshop perfect for writers of all levels. Register at https://bit.ly/41tDUMo.
15th Anniversary Beaufort Twilight Run Oyster Roast
6 to 9 p.m., Friday, March 14, Shellring Ale Works, 1111 11th Street, Port Royal. Tickets $50, includes fresh oysters from Bluffton Oyster Factory and one beer from Shellring Ale Works. Additional food will be available to order from Shellring, and as always, their beertenders will be happy to pour up more pints. This is the perfect way to celebrate and build excitement for race day on March 22, 2025, at Habersham. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://bit.ly/3XfUDQK.
Memories Do Matter 2025 Speaker Series – Dr. Paramod Chopade
10 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, March 18, Rotary Community Center at Oscar Frazier Park, 11 Recreation Court, Bluffton. Free. Online registration required. Dr. Paramod Chopade of Novant Health will discuss “Dementia: Types & Management.” Register at https://www.mymemorymatters.org/events.
Discovery Night At The Museum — Grow Your Own Edible Mushrooms
5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 20, Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. $40 per person. Ages 13 and up. Hilton Head Island and the Lowcountry are home to a variety of native mushrooms, particularly in wooded and humid areas. This hands-on workshop introduces you to the fascinating world of mushrooms and mushroom cultivation, focusing on techniques inspired by nature. Learn how to inoculate logs with mushroom spawn to grow your own delicious oyster and shiitake mushrooms. You’ll leave with two prepared plug logs — one for each variety — so you can continue your mushroom-growing adventure at home. Register at https://bit.ly/41tDUMo.
Gullah/Geechee Indigo Ball
7:30 p.m., Friday, March 21, Frissell Hall, 16 Penn Center Circle East, St. Helena Island. $25 per person. Age 30 and older. Dress to impress in shades of blue. Come enjoy an evening of R&B music spun by DJ Kwame Sha & DJ Apollo and Gullah/Geechee cuisine. Tickets available at https://shorturl.at/gcZP5.
Lowcountry Food Truck Festival
11 a.m., Saturday, April 5, 1404 Paris Avenue, Port Royal.
Memories Do Matter 2025 Speaker Series – Lisa Hostetler Brown
10 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, April 9, 31 St. Gregory Drive, Bluffton. Free. Online registration required. Attorney Lisa Hostetler Brown will be the guest speaker, discussing “Elder Law & Estate Planning.” Register at https://www.mymemorymatters.org/events.
MCAS Beaufort Airshow
Saturday, April 12 & Sunday, April 13, MCAS Beaufort. Celebrate 250 years of the Marine Corps with us. From the U.S. Navy Blue Angels to unforgettable aerial thrills, it’s a weekend you don’t want to miss. Tickets are free for general admission but required! Reserve yours now to secure your spot. Go to beaufortairshow.com to reserve your tickets.
Karaoke with Melissa
7:30 p.m. to midnight, Mondays, Tomfoolery, 3436 17 Market, Habersham, Beaufort. Enjoy food and drinks during Karaoke with Melissa.
Karaoke
9 p.m. to midnight, Tuesdays, Luther’s Rare and Well Done, 910 Bay Street, downtown Beaufort. With DJ Ali.
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.
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.
Karaoke at Willie’s
8 p.m., Thursdays, Willie’s Bar and Grill, 7 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Saint Helena Island. Come and showcase your singing talents or just enjoy the performances. For more information, visit www.GullahLove.com.
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.
Habersham Farmers Market
3 to 6 p.m., Fridays, Habersham Marketplace. Vendor roster includes B&E Farm, Cottonwood Soap, Flower Power Treats, Hardee Greens, Megs Sweet Treats, Vitamin Bee, Lady’s Island Oyster Company, Pet Wants.
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 Drive, Bluffton. Enjoy food and drinks during Karaoke with Melissa.
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 Road, Bluffton. Enjoy food and drinks during Karaoke with Melissa.
CLASS REUNION
Beaufort High School Class of 1975
Oct. 17 through Oct. 19, 2025, Beaufort. 50th Class Reunion Celebration. Request that graduates of this class contact the class Community Outreach Representative Barbara Gardner Hunter at 347-497-9326 or email gardnerbarbara991@gmail.com to provide current contact information.
DANCE
The Beaufort Shag Club
6:30 to 9 p.m., Wednesdays, AmVets Club, 1831 Ribaut Road, Port Royal. Free lessons for members from 6 to 6:30 p.m. We also host a dance the second Saturday of each month from 7 to 10 p.m. Lessons will run September through May only. Visit our FaceBook page (beaufortshagclub) for current events.
DRAMA
Lean Ensemble Theater — Skeleton Crew
Thursday, March 20 through Sunday, March 30, HHPS Main Street Theater, 3000 Main Street, Hilton Head Island. At the start of the Great Recession, one of the last auto stamping plants in Detroit is on shaky ground. Each of the workers have to make choices on how to move forward if their plant goes under. Shanita has to decide how she’ll support herself and her unborn child, Faye has to decide how and where she’ll live, and Dez has to figure out how to make his ambitious dreams a reality. Power dynamics shift as everyone is torn between doing right by their family, and by the red tape in their office. Purchase tickets at https://www.leanensemble.org/.
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.
BEMER Circulation Therapy
10 to 11 a.m., Fridays via Zoom. Already own a BEMER? Never heard of it but curious? Join to ask any questions about this leading-edge German technology that enhances blood flow 30% in 8 minutes. Sessions are designed to support those who have their own unit but everyone is welcome. Brought to you by BEMER Specialist — Human & Equine, Elizabeth Bergmann. Text 410-212-1468 to get the Zoom link. Free.
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.
LIBRARY ACTIVITIES
Recycling 101
4 p.m., Tuesday, March 4, Beaufort Branch Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort. Free. Learn about recyclable materials and how to reduce waste. For more information, contact Valentina Palacio, Public Works Environmental Education Coordinator at 843-255-2827 or laura.palacioruiz@bcgov.net.
Recycling 101
10:30 a.m., Monday, March 10, Lobeco Branch Library, 1862 Trask Pkwy., Seabrook. Free. Learn about recyclable materials and how to reduce waste. For more information, contact Valentina Palacio, Public Works Environmental Education Coordinator at 843-255-2827 or laura.palacioruiz@bcgov.net.
Watercolor Basics
11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, April 12, St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Road, St. Helena Island. Free. Ages 14 and older. Adults will be introduced to the basics of watercolor painting through various techniques. No registration required.
Intro To Art Media For Kids
3 to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 12, St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Road, St. Helena Island. Free. Ages 6 and older. Kids are invited to join us to “dabble” in art media. We’ll introduce different types of media from acrylic painting to sketching. Participants will leave with a fun multi-media art creation all their own. No registration required.
Toddler Storytime
11 a.m., Mondays through May 12, St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena Island. (Library will be closed Jan, 20 and Feb. 17.) Join us for a fun-filled time of stories. Books and activities will focus on toddlers/preschoolers, but siblings are welcome.
“Hidden Gems” Book Club
3 p.m., third Monday of each month, St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Road, St. Helena Island. Free. So many books, so little time. St. Helena staff have uncovered some great titles to get you started on your “hidden gem” journey. Join us for lively discussions and coffee or tea. No registration required.
Postpartum Support Group
11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesdays, St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena Island. Join us fr a postpartum and parenting support circle, a weekly gathering for parents and caregivers navigating the postpartum journey. Led by full-spectrum holistic doula Tameka Walker, the circle provides a warm supportive environment where families can connect, share and learn together. Registration is requested but not required. Call 843-255-6487 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.
Career Navigator
11 a.m. to 1 p.m., every Tuesday, Beaufort Branch Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort. Free one-on-one resume writing and job application assistance with a Career Navigator from Palmetto Goodwill. No appointments necessary. For more information call 843-255-6458.
Bridge Club
11 a.m., Wednesdays, Beaufort Branch Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort. Beginning September 18. The first session is for beginners new to the game, and following sessions will provide some instruction and we will learn as we play. Join us if you want to learn a new game, practice your skills, or need more players. Call the Beaufort Branch Library at 843-255-6458 for more information.
Baby Time
10 a.m. Thursdays through May 15, St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena Island. Join us for stimulating stories, activities, and more. Designed for babies, 0-18 months.
Mahjong Basics
11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena Island. Join us to learn the basics of this fun tile game. Intructor Donna Misuraca will teach participants the structure and rules of the game and guide you through how to play. All game materials will be provided. Call 843-255-6540 for more information.
Mahjong Club
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fridays, Beaufort Library, 311 Scott Street. All levels of players are welcome. Feel free to bring your own mahjong sets. Plan to meet every week. For more information, call the Beaufort Branch Library at 843-255-6458.
MEETINGS
PFLAG Savannah – Beaufort Peer Group
6:30 p.m., first Tuesday of every month, Fellowship Hall, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Beaufort (UUFB), 178 Sams Point Road, Beaufort. Free. The group will be moderated by Rick Hamilton and Kay Carr. The provides advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community, family, peers, and allies in the Lowcountry. The peer group provides a safe and strictly confidential environment for LGBTQ+ individuals, their families, friends, and allies to discuss the challenges faced in coming out or being out in neighborhoods, the workplace, school, or church. The organization offers resources for counseling, educating, and advocating to achieve an equitable, inclusive community where every LGBTQ+ person is safe, celebrated, empowered, and loved. Minors under the age of 18 are required to come with an adult parent, guardian, or mentor. Additional information about peer groups, membership, donations, and volunteering is on the website www.PFLAGSavannah.org and on Facebook.
Zonta Club of Beaufort
6 p.m., 4th Tuesday of each month, Smokehouse, Port Royal.
Rotary Club of Sea Island lunch meeting
12:15 p.m., 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, Sea Island Presbyterian Church, 81 Lady’s Island Drive, Lady’s Island. Social gathering every 3rd Tuesday at 5:30 pm, locations vary and posted on our website. For more information, visit www.seaislandrotary.org.
Rotary Club of Sea Island social gathering
5:30 p.m., 3rd Tuesday of each month, locations vary and posted on our website. For more information, visit www.seaislandrotary.org.
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, 81 Lady’s Island Dr., Ladys’ Island. Catered breakfast from local chef. Speakers weekly. Occasional social events replace Friday mornings, but will be announced on our website, www.rotaryclubofthelowcountrybeaufort.org.
MUSIC
The Beaufort Symphony Orchestra — “18th Century Treasures!”
5 p.m., Sunday, March 2, USCB Center for the Arts, 805 Carteret Street, Beaufort. The concert will showcase the genius of three titans: Mozart, Bach and Beethoven. Tickets are available at https://www.beaufortorchestra.org/tickets.html.
St. Patrick’s Party — Distant Sounds
6 to 9 p.m., Saturday, March 15, Tomfoolery, Habersham Marketplace, 17 Market, Beaufort. Distant Sounds is Eric Roberts (bass, Fripp Island) Paul Butare (guitar/vocals, Distant Island), David Ayres (guitar/vocals, Port Royal Island) and Richard Knieriem (drums/vocals, Distant Island)
Music on Malphrus — Scott Ainslie
7 p.m., Saturdays, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Lowcountry, 110 Malphrus Road, Bluffton. $25. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Tickets available at the door or at https://www.uulowcountry.org. Schedule — April 11: Scott Ainslie. April 26: Karyn Oliver.
Live entertainment
7 to 11 p.m., Wednesdays, Luther’s Rare and Well Done, 910 Bay Street, downtown Beaufort.
Chris Jones
7 to 11 p.m., Thursdays, Luther’s Rare and Well Done, 910 Bay Street, downtown Beaufort.
Habersham Third Fridays Music on Market
5 to 8 p.m., third Friday of the month, Habersham Marketplace.
Live entertainment
9 p.m. to midnight, Fridays & Saturdays, Luther’s Rare and Well Done, 910 Bay Street, downtown Beaufort.
OUTDOORS/NATURE
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.
RUNNING
Radiance Women’s Center Annual Race for Life
8:15 a.m., Saturday, March 15, Live Oaks Park, 904 14th Street, Port Royal. Cost is $35 ages 18 and older; $15 ages 6 through 17; Free under ages 5 and younger; $25 for walkers. Lace up those sneakers and walk or run for a great cause — the annual Radiance 5k Race and Stroll to The Sands event. $100 prize for fastest male and female, 17 and under; $100 prize for fastest male and female 18 and over, $100 prize for individual fundraiser, and $100 prize for team fundraiser. We’re rallying to support women and families facing unplanned pregnancies. Your support provides free services such as: 24/7 nurse chat, peer counseling, pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, STI tests, mentoring for dads, pregnancy/parenting classes and baby boutique. Check-in time at 8:15 a.m., race begins at 9 a.m. To purchase tickets and for more information, visit https://bit.ly/41w7eSo.
15th annual Beaufort Twilight Run
3:30 p.m., Staurday, March 22, 2025, Habersham, 13 Market, Beaufort. The Lowcountry’s biggest running festival, hosted by and benefitting Riverview Charter School. USATF sanctioned running festival is for all ages and offers four competitive, chip-timed courses — 10 Mile Run, 8K Run, 5K Run, 1 Mile Youth Run — in addition to the 5K Fun Walk and a 1/4 mile Kid’s Fun Run. Participants can compete for the 13.1 Challenge title by running in both the 5K and 10 Mile events. There is a $6,000+ prize purse with great age group awards in the 10 Mile, 8K, 5K Run and 13.1 Challenge. After the races, stay and enjoy the party with gourmet Food Trucks and Live Music. Be sure to register early for the best pricing and to guarantee your awesome BTR T-shirt. T-shirts are only guaranteed through March 1st, 2025. After the deadline, we will have T-shirts available for purchase on race day on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information or to register, visit https://bit.ly/4k8MxDr.
SEWING/QUILTING
Quilt Making Workshop
9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, March 1, Morris Center For Lowcountry Heritage, 10782 S. Jacob Smart Blvd., Ridgeland. General admission $100. Join renowned fiber artist Renee Fleuranges-Valdes for a unique and empowering workshop. Create your own fierce Warrior Woman, a one-of-a-kind masterpiece that reflects your personal style and strength. Learn simple techniques to transform colorful fabrics into a stunning warrior. No sewing machine required. Please note that purchases are non-refundable and cannot be transferred to a later class date. This workshop is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts. Please register by February 26. Register at https://shorturl.at/P1n3H.
Sea Island Quilters “Southern Comforts” quilt show
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, April 25, & 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 26, National Guard Armory, 1 Cavalry Lane, Beaufort. Featured at the show will be approximately 150 quilts of all sizes and styles from traditional to modern to contemporary art. A “Lowcountry Store” will sell used magazines, books, patterns, fabrics from “stashes”, and a few surprises. “Southern Elegance,” the Sea Island Quilters beautiful raffle quilt is in tribute to and in loving memory of its maker, Joanne Moss. A valued guild member for many years, Joanne passed away shortly before the 2023 Southern Comforts Quilt Show. The quilt was acquired from her husband. Tickets for the quilt are $1 each or six for $5. In addition to raffle, there will be an opportunity to purchase tickets for various themed gift baskets. A small Merchant’s Mall will be available for shopping. Items include fabric, threads, embroidery and wool supplies, long arm quilting demos, tools, templates, and more. Proceeds from the quilt show will be used to support guild activities such as making quilts for local children’s shelters and the Good Neighbor Clinic and making stockings for Christmas babies born at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Ribbons will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place in each of the 15 categories. Attendees also have the opportunity to vote for their favorite quilt to be awarded the “Viewer’s Choice” ribbon.
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
ACBL Duplicate Bridge Club
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m., Tuesdays, Carteret St. Events will be held weekly. Contact Director and Club Manager Susan DeFoe at 843-597-2541 for location.
Bridge Club
11 a.m., Wednesdays, Beaufort Branch Library. The first session is for beginners new to the game, and following sessions will provide some instruction and we will learn as we play. Join us if you want to learn a new game, practice your skills, or need more players. Call the Beaufort Branch Library at 843-255-6458 for more information.
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.
