Discover our list of curated things to do in the Hilton Head, Bluffton and Beaufort areas. For a complete calendar of events, visit our event calendar here.

Terpsichore

When: 7:30 p.m., March 22 & 2:30 p.m., March 23

Where: Seahawk Cultural Center

Details: Hilton Head Dance Theatre presents Terpsichore, a show full of energy, beauty and art, where classical meets contemporary. hiltonheaddance.com

Youth Arts Month

When: Times vary, now-March 31

Where: Arts Center of Coastal Carolina

Details: In celebration of National Youth Arts Month, the Arts Center has followed suit with a host of field trips, workshops, in-school arts specials, an art exhibit and a dance master class. artshhi.com

March Palmetto Bluff Artist in Residence

When: Times vary, March 11-16

Where: FLOW Gallery + Workshop

Details: Jennifer York is this month’s featured artist. Purchase her work or attend a workshop. palmettobluff.com

Slippage and Structure

When: Times vary, now-April 30

Where: Coastal Lighting Studio

Details: EMROSE Projects presents a two-person art exhibition featuring works by Keith Crowley and Emma Barnes. emroseprojects.com

Featured artists: Nancy Mitchell & Susie Parker

When: Times vary, March 4-April 4

Where: Art League of Hilton Head

Details: Nancy Mitchell and Susie Parker are the month’s featured artists. Attend the reception from 5-7 p.m., March 5. artleaguehhi.org

Skeleton Crew

When: Times vary, March 20-30

Where: HHPS Main Street Theater

Details: At the start of the Great Recession, one of the last auto stamping plants in Detroit is on shaky ground, and each worker has to choose how to move forward if the plant goes under. leanensemble.org

2025 Annual Judged Show

When: Times vary, March 7-April 3

Where: SOBA Gallery

Details: Artists from all over the South and East Coast gather in Bluffton for this yearly SOBA event featuring food, wine and art. Attend the reception and awards ceremony 5-7 p.m., March 9. sobagallery.com

HHCA Theater Presents Willy Wonka

When: Times vary, March 20-22

Where: Hilton Head Christian Academy Performing Arts Center

Details: HHCA Theater returns for another large-scale production with opportunities for students of all ages when it presents “Willy Wonka.” hhca.org

Sheila’s Island

When: Times vary, March 28-April 6

Where: May River Theatre

Details: At Bonfire Night 2019, Sheila was nominated as team leader and unwittingly stranded her team on an island in the Lake District. mayrivertheatre.com

Off the Wall and Onto the Stage: Dancing the Art of Jonathan Green

When: 7:30 p.m., March 29

Where: USCB Center for the Arts

Details: Experience the Gullah culture through a South Carolina Ballet production inspired by Jonathan Green’s iconic paintings. uscbcenterforthearts.com

Traveling Exhibit: Harriet Tubman Statue “Journey to Freedom”

When: Times vary, now-April 30

Where: Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park

Details: This exhibition offers an immersive and educational experience highlighting Tubman’s heroic efforts in leading enslaved people to freedom and her enduring impact on history. exploremitchelville.org

Charity & Community

40th Annual Hilton Head Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade

When: 2 p.m., March 16

Where: Pope Avenue

Details: Show off your Irish and community spirit at South Carolina’s oldest St. Patrick’s Day parade. hiltonheadireland.org

Dancing with the Local Stars

When: 7 p.m., March 23

Where: Seaquins Ballroom

Details: The evening is dedicated to making a difference in our community’s children’s lives, with proceeds benefitting the vital charities supported by the Kiwanis Club of Bluffton. blufftonkiwanis.org

2025 Bluffton St. Patrick’s Golf Cart Parade & Block Party

When: 3-8 p.m., March 15

Where: Bridge Street to Oyster Factory Park

Details: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with this annual event, starting with a parade and ending with a block party, with live music, a food court, a beer-and-wine garden and more. bearfootsports.com

Chalk It Up! Festival

When: Times vary, March 28-30

Where: Freedman Arts District in Beaufort

Details: Chalk It Up! is an immersive, large-scale street painting experience featuring live performances by local musicians, artisan craft booths and food trucks. chalkitupbeaufort.com

Night of Broadway

When: 5:30 p.m., March 22

Where: Arts Center of Coastal Carolina

Details: This fundraiser features a “Mama, I’m a Big Girl Now” performance with Kerry Butler, Laura Bell Bundy and Marissa Jaret Winokur from the original cast of “Hairspray.” artshhi.com

The 12th Annual Rising Stars

When: 2 p.m., March 8

Where: HHPS Main Street Theatre

Details: Island School Council for the Arts presents its annual show featuring 25 acts from local youth. isca-online.org

Hilton Head Wingfest

When: 11 a.m.-5 p.m., March 22

Where: Lowcountry Celebration Park

Details: This annual festival invites local restaurants to serve their best wings and much more. Attend the pre-party from 5:30-8:30 p.m., March 21, at Lincoln & South Brewing Company. hiltonheadwingfest.com

Let’s Make Magic Gala

When: 6-10 p.m., March 8

Where: The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa

Details: Prepare for a magical night filled with illusion, fascination, and cuisine as you fall under the spell of the Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head Island’s annual gala. bgchiltonhead.org

Chamber Ball 2025

When: 6:30 p.m., March 15

Where: Hilton Beachfront Resort & Spa

Details: Inspired by the city that never sleeps, this year’s black-tie gala promises an unforgettable evening of dining, dancing and connection with the community. hiltonheadchamber.org

Blue and BBQ Annual Benefit

When: 4-7 p.m., March 29

Where: Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park

Details: Enjoy a day of community fun with BBQ, live entertainment and a celebration of togetherness. exploremitchelville.org

Marsh Madness

When: 4-7 p.m., March 15

Where: Port Royal Sound Foundation Weezie Educational Pavilion

Details: Enjoy an evening filled with music and food, benefitting Port Royal Sound research. portroyalsoundfoundation.org

Mountainfilm on Tour Hilton Head

When: 4:30 p.m., March 6

Where: Main Stage Community Theatre

Details: Enjoy powerful short films, a family-oriented matinee and an event featuring hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction. hhiacademy.org

Silver Anniversary of the Palmetto Dunes Women’s Club

When: 11 a.m., March 7

Where: Country Club of Hilton Head

Details: Celebrate the Women’s Club with a luncheon, photo slideshow and more. pdwc.wildapricot.org

Annual Community Meeting 

When: 4:30 p.m., March 26

Where: Arts Center of Coastal Carolina

Details: Celebrate the power of philanthropy and transformation giving with the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry. cf-lowcountry.org

Upcycled Art Auction 2025

When: 5-9 p.m., March 29

Where: Port Royal Sound Foundation

Details: Join Habitat for Humanity of the Lowcountry at a creative fundraising event, featuring ordinary items transformed into works of art, to support building homes for those in need. lowcountryhabitat.org

Annual Ole-Fashioned Oyster Roast

When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., March 8

Where: Gullah Museum of Hilton Head Island

Details: Enjoy a day filled with Gullah music, dance, storytelling, crafts and cuisine. gullahmuseumhhi.org

Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival

When: Times vary, March 23-29

Details: This annual festival brings beautiful weather, delicious sips and tasty bites from the region’s culinary leaders. For a list of events and details, visit hiltonheadwineandfood.com. 

• Craft Beers at the Beach: 2-5 p.m., March 23, Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa
• Sip & Stroll: 4-7 p.m., March 26, the Shops at Sea Pines Center
• Stay Gold: A Lowcountry Wine, Food and Music Experience:6:30-8:30 p.m., March 27, Rollers Wine & Spirits Palmetto Bay Rd.
• Grand Tasting: 5:30-7:30 p.m., March 28, Country Club of Hilton Head
• Public Tasting: 12-3 p.m., March 29, Lowcountry Celebration Park

Prosecco & Pilates Brunch

When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., March 30

Where: Okàn Bluffton

Details: Whether you’re a Pilates enthusiast, a foodie or someone who loves a good prosecco moment, this event has something for everyone. okanbluffton.com

Culinary experiences at The Westin

Head to The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa for one of these events to learn a skill or taste new bites. For more information and to sign up, visit westinhiltonhead.idaypass.com. 

• Spring Lowcountry Boil: 6-9 p.m., March 7
• Westin Mixology: Spanish Wine Tasting: 5:30-6:30 p.m., March 14

TCL culinary classes

Head to the Culinary Institute of the South for a cooking class and expand your knowledge of cooking techniques and recipes worldwide. Classes are from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. tcl.edu

• March 21: Meat-Free Magic: Vegetarian Dinner Party
• March 28: Spring Has Sprung: Asparagus & Strawberries

Kitchens of Note

When: 12-4 p.m., March 30

Where: Port Royal Plantation

Details: Join the League of the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra for a tour of six kitchens of note with chefs from area restaurants offering samples at each location. hhso.org

Antinori Wine Dinner with Anthony Gardner

When: 6:30 p.m., March 26

Where: Nunzio Restaurant + Bar

Details: Nunzio Restaurant is celebrating the island’s Wine & Food Festival with an homage to the iconic wines of Antinori, with Tignanello making a Super Tuscan appearance. nunziohhi.com

Rombauer Vineyards Wine Dinner

When: 6-9 p.m., March 20

Where: Alexander’s Restaurant & Wine Bar

Details: Enjoy a wine dinner featuring a selection of wine, food and conversation. alexandersrestaurant.com

Tap Takeover at Big Jim’s

When: 2-5 p.m., the first Friday of every month

Where: Big Jim’s BBQ, Burgers & Pizza

Details: The first Friday of each month brings a tap takeover of three Southern Barrel Brewery draft beers to Big Jim’s. palmettodunes.com

Upcoming events at Honey & Thistle

Sip, savor and shop at one of these upcoming tasting events at Honey & Thistle. For a complete list, visit honeyandthistlehhi.com.

• First Friday Wine Preview Party: 4-6 p.m., March 7
• Second Monday Pub Night: 5-7 p.m., March 10

Upcoming events at Salty Dog

Here are the March events at The Salty Dog Cafe. For a full list, visit saltydog.com. 

• The Meatball Throwdown: March 8
• Shamrockin’ Scavenger Hunt: March 15

Salad dressing classes for March

Check out one of these weekly Hilton Head Olive Oils & Balsamic classes. hiltonheadoils.com

• Salad Dressing 101: 4 p.m., March 13, 20 & 27
• Salad Dressing 102: Vintage Dressings & Salads: 3 p.m., March 21 & 28

Farmers and Art Markets

Enjoy the local flavors of the Lowcountry with some of these regular farmers and art markets:

• Bluffton Farmers Market: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Thursdays, 68 Boundary St.
• Hilton Head Island Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Tuesdays, Coastal Discovery Museum
• Port Royal Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-noon, Saturdays, Naval Heritage Park
• Forsythe Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturdays, Savannah
• Beaufort First Friday: 5-8 p.m., first Friday of each month, downtown Beaufort
• Hilton Head Community Market: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Saturdays, Shelter Cove Community Park
• Habersham Farmers Market: 4-7 p.m., Fridays, Habersham Marketplace in Beaufort
• Farmers & Makers Market: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Tuesdays starting March 11, The Shops at Sea Pines Center

Wine Down Wednesday for a Cause

When: 5-7 p.m., March 19

Where: Village at Wexford

Details: Enjoy wine tastings at participating merchants, live music, special promotions and more, all to benefit Sea Turtle Patrol. villageatwexford.com

8th Annual Online Auction

When: March 23-April 12

Where: Kiwanis Club of Bluffton

Details: Support the Kiwanis Club of Bluffton’s many charity efforts by bidding at this online auction. blufftonkiwanis.org

Shop Hop for Memory Matters

When: 1-6 p.m., March 27

Where: Participating Hilton Head shops

Details: Support vital programs at Memory Matters by shopping at select stores during this community event. For details visit mymemorymatters.org.

LAGOS Trunk Show

When: 10 a.m.-7 p.m., March 26 & 10 a.m.-5 p.m., March 27

Where: Forsythe Jewelers

Details: Discover The Art of Caviar and the new LAGOS Spring collections during this trunk show at Forsythe Jewelers. forsythejewelers.biz

Music & Entertainment

Regular live music venues

Life is better with music, so why not enjoy live music every day of the week? These are some of our favorite local spots with regular live music this month. Check their websites and Facebook pages for details. 

DAILY LIVE MUSIC VENUES 

• Brother Shucker’s 
• Coast, Oceanfront Dining
• FISH Casual Coastal Seafood
• Frosty Frog
• Harbourside
• Kind of Blue 
• Luther’s Rare & Well Done
• Quarterdeck
• Ruby Lee’s
• Scott’s Fish Market
• Skull Creek Boathouse
• The Boardroom
• The Crazy Crab Jarvis Creek
• The Jazz Corner
• The Salty Dog Cafe
• The Sandbar Beach Eats
• The Studio
• Tiki Hut

OTHER MUSIC VENUES

• A Lowcountry Backyard Restaurant (Mondays-Fridays)
• Big Bamboo Cafe (Mondays-Saturdays)
• Black Marlin Bayside Grill & Hurricane Bar (Wednesdays-Saturdays)
• Bluffton Oyster Co. Family Seafood House (Fridays & Saturdays)
• Burnt Church Distillery (Thursdays-Saturdays)
• Calhoun Street Tavern (Thursdays-Sundays)
• Captain Woody’s Bluffton (Tuesdays)
• Carolina Crab Company (Sundays)
• Celeste (Fridays & Saturdays)
• Cheap Seats Tavern 2 (Fridays)
• Chophouse 119 (Fridays)
• CocoNutz Sports Bar (Fridays)
• Farmers Market of Bluffton at The Heyward House (Thursdays)
• Fishcamp on Broad Creek (Tuesdays-Sundays)
• Hilton Head Brewing Co. (Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays)
• Hilton Head Tavern (Mondays & Tuesdays)
• Island Winery (Fridays)
• Lincoln & South Brewing Company (Wednesdays-Sundays)
• Local Pie (Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays)
• Luther’s Rare & Well Done (Thursdays-Saturdays)
• Nectar Farm Kitchen in Old Town Bluffton (Fridays-Sundays)
• Pomodori Too! (Thursdays-Saturdays)
• Red Fish (Tuesdays-Saturdays) 
• Reilley’s Grill & Bar (Wednesdays-Fridays)
• Rollers Wine & Spirits (Tuesdays & Thursdays)
• San Miguel’s (Thursdays-Saturdays)
• Santa Fe Cafe (Tuesdays-Saturdays)
• Shellring Ale Works (Fridays-Sundays)
• Sprout Momma: (Wednesdays & Fridays)
• Sundown Saloon (Saturdays) 
• The Rooftop Bar at Poseidon (Wednesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays)
• The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa (Every third Friday)
• Tio’s Latin American Kitchen Bluffton (Fridays & Sundays)
• Top Dog Tavern & Pizzeria (Wednesdays)
• UnCorked Wine, Bar, Food, and Music (Tuesdays-Saturdays)
• Zunzibar (Mondays-Thursdays)

IRISHFEST Saturday Night Irish Music Concert

When: 3 p.m., March 15

Where: The Tiki Hut

Details: Kick off IRISHFEST with a free concert hosted by The Tiki Hut featuring SYR Celtic Folk Rock Band. hiltonheadireland.org

Ranky Tanky

When: 7:30 p.m., March 28

Where: Arts Center of Coastal Carolina

Details: This Grammy Award-winning, Charleston-based quintet performs music born from the Gullah culture of the southeastern Sea Islands. artshhi.com

Music & Taste

When: 6-9 p.m., Thursdays from March 27-May 15

Where: Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina

Details: This outdoor seasonal event at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina’s Neptune Statue combines local bands with food and drinks. For a complete lineup, visit sheltercovehiltonhead.com.

Olivia Newton-John: You’re The One That I Want

When: 6:30 p.m., March 9 

Where: SoundWaves

Details: Don’t miss Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra’s March Coastal Home Supper Club featuring the music of Olivia Newton-John. hhso.org

Hilton Head International Piano Competition

When: Times vary, March 10-17

Where: Locations vary

Details: Don’t miss one of the leading international piano competitions in the United States, an adult competition for pianists ages 18–30 that occurs every three years. For a complete list of events, visit hhipc.org.

‘Splish Splash’: The Music of Bobby Darrin

When: 3 & 7:30 p.m., March 21

Where: USCB Center for the Arts

Details: This show celebrates everything Bobby Darin – teen idol, singer-songwriter, movie star and nightclub performer – his music, life and times. uscbcenterforthearts.com

Save the Date

• April 1: HHSO’s Symphony Under the Stars at Lowcountry Celebration Park
• April 2: Fred Armisen at Victory North Savannah
• April 3: Sea Pines Dolphin Dash 5K at Sea Pines Beach Club
• April 3: Plaid Par-Tee at Harbour Town Yacht Club
• April 3: Egg-Cellent Easter Tablescaping at Branches
• April 4: Artists of the Bluff Spring Fine Art Show at The Boundary in Palmetto Bluff
• April 4: An Evening with bestselling novelist Colleen Oakley at the Pat Conroy Literary Center
• April 4: Hilton Head Choral Society’s “A Night On Broadway” at First Presbyterian Church
• April 4: Fortune Feimster at Johnny Mercer Theatre
• April 5: 3rd Annual ROC Dental Group Pickleball Tournament at Wexford Tennis and Pickleball Center
• April 5: PULSEology Golden Egg 5K at Buckwalter Place Park
• April 5: The Branches Spring Bloomin’ Bazaar 2025 at Branches
• April 5: 2025 Lowcountry Food Truck Festival on Paris Avenue, Port Royal
• April 5: World Ballet Company’s The Great Gatsby at Johnny Mercer Theatre
• April 5: Circle Unbroken Da’ Dreamers at May River Theater
• April 5: Ladysmith Black Mambazo at Trustees Theater