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.

Featured Artist: Jo Dye

When: Times vary, May 14-June 14 

Where: Art League of Hilton Head

Details: See the work of artist Jo Dye this month during gallery hours and 90 minutes before every Arts Center performance. Attend the reception from 5-7 p.m., May 15. artleaguehhi.org

May Palmetto Bluff Artist in Residence

When: Times vary, May 8-11

Where: FLOW Gallery + Workshop

Details: Chris Groves is this month’s featured artist. See his work or attend a workshop. palmettobluff.com

Charity & Community

The Sea Pines Resort events & activities

Spend some time outside this month with one of these events at The Sea Pines Resort. Check the website for details and a complete list. seapines.com

• Gregg Russell Spring Concerts: Times and days vary, May 23-Aug. 8, Harbour Town
• The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra: 4-6 p.m., May 11, Harbour Town
• Full Moon Shore Explore: 8-9 p.m., 8-9 p.m., May 23, Sea Pines Beach Club
• Tap Takeover: 5-8 p.m., May 30, Fraser’s Tavern

The Original Gullah Festival of SC

When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., May 24

Where: Waterfront Park, Beaufort

Details: Celebrate this annual event’s rich Gullah culture Memorial Day weekend. originalgullahfestival.org

All Saints Garden Tour

When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., May 18

Where: All Saints Episcopal Church

Details: This annual event features six gardens in Bluffton and Hilton Head, a lunch at Seabrook of Hilton Head, and a brand-new artisans market. allsaintsgardentour.wordpress.com

Hilton Head Humane’s Dog Walk on the Beach

When: 8:30 a.m., May 4

Where: Coligny Beach

Details: Support our local shelter and attend this annual event presented by Hilton Head Humane. hhhumane.org

Renegade Paws Rescue Adoption Events

Join the Renegade Paws Rescue at one of these adoption events to help pups find lovable homes. Donations of towels, linens, gently used pet items and dog food donations are greatly appreciated. renegadepawsrescue.org

• Petsmart Okatie Adoption Event: Noon-2 p.m., May 4
• The Saturday Market (The Bridge Collective) Adoption Event: 10 a.m.-noon, May 11
• Fat Patties Adoption Event: 3-5 p.m., May 11
• Hilton Head Petsmart Adoption Event: Noon-2 p.m., May 25

Yacht Hop

When: 5-9 p.m., May 18

Where: The Clubhouse at Wexford

Details: This event hosted at the Inland Harbour in Wexford benefits the nonprofit Hospice Care of the Lowcountry. hospicecarelc.org

Mayfest

When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., May 11

Where: Calhoun Street in Bluffton

Details: Get ready for the annual Bluffton Rotary Club event featuring local and regional arts and crafts, music, local foods, an ugly-dog contest and a pie-eating contest. blufftonrotary.org

Bourbon & Bubbly Gala

When: 6-10 p.m., May 9

Where: Hewitt Oaks

Details: Bluffton-Jasper Volunteers in Medicine’s annual dinner party features appetizers, a silent auction, live music, dancing and a Lowcountry dinner paired with bourbon and bubbly. bjvim.org

Light the Night for Life 

When: 5:30 p.m., May 17

Where: Country Club of Hilton Head 

Details: Enjoy a cocktail reception, dinner, entertainment and a live auction at the Pregnancy Center & Clinic of the Lowcountry’s annual gala. pregnancycenterhhi.org

Rock the Sound

When: 4-8 p.m., May 31

Where: Port Royal Sound Foundation

Details: Support the Port Royal Sound Foundation at this event featuring a concert, dinner and classic cars. portroyalsoundfoundation.org

Sunsplash Palooza

When: 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m., May 10

Where: Oyster Factory Park

Details: Don’t miss Bear Foot Sports’ second Bluffton Sunset Party on the May River, featuring Big B & The Stingers’ music and special guest, Daddy’s Beemer. bearfootsports.com

Dancing with the Local Stars

When: 7 p.m., May 19

Where: Seaquins Ballroom

Details: Don’t miss a night of music, dancing, fun and giving to benefit the Kiwanis Club of Bluffton. whhitv.com

Hilton Head Distillery Cocktail Classes

Take a mixology class (or two) to learn how to shake up some creative sips. Classes are from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Hilton Head Distillery. hiltonheaddistillery.com 

• Mother’s Day Cocktails & Cookie Decorating Class: May 9
• History of Rum Cocktail Class: May 23

The House of Antinori Wine Dinner

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

Where: Nunzio Restaurant + Bar

Details: Enjoy cuisine prepared and presented by Chef Nunzio Patruno alongside special guest Eric Saccomani, regional director for Marchesi Antinori. nunziohhi.com

Upcoming events at Alexander’s Restaurant

Enjoy a cooking demonstration, wine dinner and other special events at Alexander’s Restaurant this month. alexandersrestaurant.com

• Mother’s Day Brunch: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., May 12
• Copper Cane Wines & Provisions Wine Dinner: 6-9 p.m., May 23

Plums Sunday Supper

When: 5:30-9:30 p.m., Sundays

Where: Plums Restaurant in Beaufort

Details: Enjoy new dishes each month and delightful conversations for $32 per person. plumsrestaurant.com

Tasty Tuesday Wine Tastings

When: 5-7 p.m., Tuesdays 

Where: Rollers Wine & Spirits

Details: Enjoy a wine tasting with live music and small bites led by Rollers’ certified sommeliers, featuring 4-6 new wines and some familiar favorites. Call 843-842-1200 to reserve your spot. rollerswineandspirits.com

Upcoming events at Salty Dog

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

• Salty Dog’s Birthday Bash: All day, May 11
• Salty Dog’s Preakness Party: Noon, May 18

Flavors of Piemonte, Italy

When: 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., May 11

Where: Culinary Institute of the South

Details: Kim Robinson is preparing a four-course meal highlighting the ingredients of the Piemonte region of Italy, including truffles, anchovies, hazelnuts and the Nebbiolo grape. tcl.edu

Wine Tasting

When: 5-7 p.m., Thursdays

Where: Jarvis Creek General Store

Details: Join friends at Jarvis Creek every other Thursday as you sip an assortment of wine, fireside. jarviscreek.store

Michael Anthony’s cooking demos

Sign up for one of these cooking demonstrations at Michael Anthony’s Cucina Italiana. Each class starts at 11:30 a.m. For details, visit michael-anthonys.com

• May 9: Spring Seafood Cooking Demo
• May 10: Mother’s Day Brunch Cooking Demo

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

Happy Hour

When: 4-7 p.m., Thursdays

Where: Rollers Wine & Spirits

Details: Enjoy happy hour specials and live music at Rollers every Thursday. rollerswineandspirits.com

Rockfish & Lincoln & South Hoppy Hour Tasting

When: 6:30-8:30 p.m., May 23

Where: Rockfish Seafood & Steaks

Details: Enjoy a five-course tasting menu with 6-ounce pours at this beer dinner with Rockfish and Lincoln & South. rockfishhhi.com

Buffalos Brunch Series

When: 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., May 12

Where: Buffalos in Palmetto Bluff

Details: Enjoy an all-you-can-eat brunch experience with bites, mimosas and live music. palmettobluff.com

Farmers and Art Markets

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

• Bluffton Farmers Market: Noon-4 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
• The Saturday Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturdays, The Bridge Collective on Calhoun Street
• 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
• Farmers & Makers Market: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Tuesdays, The Shops at Sea Pines Center 
• The Hilton Head Night Bazaar: 5-8 p.m., April 20, The Bank Palmetto Bluff Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., May 22
• Island Originals Local Artist Market: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Wednesdays on the SoundWaves patio
• JCGS Island Original Artists Market: 4-7 p.m., Tuesdays, Jarvis Creek General Store

Marco Bicego Trunk Show

When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., May 16-17

Where: Forsythe Jewelers

Details: Join the staff of Forsythe Jewelers for the Marco Bicego Trunk Show, and see jewelry that blends Old World Italian hand craftsmanship with tradition and imagination. forsythejewelers.biz

Wine Down Wednesday

When: 5-7:30 p.m., May 8

Where: Village at Wexford

Details: Enjoy a progressive wine tasting through the village while benefitting Meals On Wheels. villageatwexford.com

Queen for a Day

When: Now-May 8

Where: Moor Spa Hilton Head

Details: Enter to win a luxury spa package valued at $1,000 from Moor Spa. Everyone who enters will be sent a gift card for $50 toward a one-hour massage or facial. The winner will be announced on Facebook on May 10. moorspa.com

Nacho-Ordinary Mother’s Day Celebration

When: 4-6 p.m., May 10

Where: Branches Hilton Head

Details: Head to the Branches Flower Bar to celebrate Cinco de Mayo and Mother’s Day with a margarita, nacho and mini-bouquet bar. branchesdesigns.com

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 Jazz Corner
• The Salty Dog Cafe
• The Sandbar Beach Eats
• The Studio

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)
• Captain Woody’s Bluffton (Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays)
• Carolina Crab Company (Sundays)
• Celeste (Fridays & Saturdays)
• Cheap Seats Tavern 2 (Fridays)
• Chophouse 119 (Tuesdays & Fridays)
• Deano’s Wood-Fired Grille (Fridays-Saturdays)
• Dunes House Oceanfront Bar & Grill (Mondays-Fridays)
• Fishcamp on Broad Creek (Tuesdays-Sundays)
• Hilton Head Tavern (Mondays & Tuesdays)
• Island Winery (Fridays)
• Jarvis Creek General Store (Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays)
• Lincoln & South Brewing Company (Wednesdays-Saturdays)
• Local Pie (Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays)
• Lucky Beach Bar + Kitchen (Fridays)
• Lucky Rooster Kitchen + Bar (Fridays & Sundays)
• Nectar Farm Kitchen in Old Town Bluffton (Fridays-Sundays)
• Old Town Dispensary (Wednesdays-Sundays) 
• 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)
• 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)
• UnCorked Wine, Bar, Food, and Music (Tuesdays-Saturdays)

Spring Music & Taste

When: 6-9 p.m., Thursdays, now-May 16

Where: Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina

Details: This seasonal event returns at the Neptune Statue this spring, combining local bands with food and drinks. sheltercovehiltonhead.com

• May 9: Target featuring the Headliner Horns
• May 16: Deas Guyz

Music of the Night: Selections from the Stage and Screen

When: 4 p.m., May 19

Where: Hilton Head High School Seahawk Cultural Center

Details: Hear the Lowcountry Community Concert Band perform works like Rhapsody in Blue, selections from The Sound of Music, Fiddler on the Roof and more. ollilccb.com

Disco Party with The Disco Tekniks

When: 6:30 p.m., May 24

Where: Fred Astaire Dance Studio Hilton Head

Details: Enjoy a professional show, line dancing, a dance competition, costume contests, drinks, hors d’oeuvres and more. fredastaire.com/hilton-head

Open mic nights

When: 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays

Where: Jarvis Creek General Store

Details: Discover local talent, and get the chance to perform at Jarvis Creek General Store’s open mic nights every Wednesday. Enjoy craft beer, wine and food trucks. Check its Facebook page for more details.

Street Music on Paris Avenue

When: 6 p.m., May 4, 18 & Jun 1

Where: Paris Avenue in Port Royal

Details: Street Music on Paris Avenue is a community event featuring local musicians. Hear Soulful Femme, Dave Keller and Jonathan Ellison at these next three performances. portroyal.org

HHCS Season Finale Concert: America Sings

When: 7 p.m., May 26

Where: First Presbyterian Church

Details: Don’t miss the Hilton Head Choral Society’s season finale with music honoring our country and those who served. hiltonheadchoralsociety.org

Get Tickets Now

• June 7: Fun in the Sun at Long Cove Club
• July 12-21: Beaufort Water Festival
• July 19: Sebastian Maniscalco at Enmarket Arena
• July 25: Jason Aldean at Enmarket Arena

Save the Date

• June 1: Branches Bloomin’ Bazaar at Branches Hilton Head
• June 1: David Spade at Johnny Mercer Theatre
• June 1: Street Music on Paris Avenue
• June 2: Beaufort Symphony Orchestra “European Excursion” at USCB Center for the Arts
• June 2: Beaufort Water Festival Sailing Regatta at Beaufort Yacht & Sailing Club
• June 3: Sea Turtle Patrol HHI Turtle Talk at Lowcountry Celebration Park
• June 4: HarbourFest Fireworks Kick-Off at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina
• June 4: Turtle Talk at The Dunes House
• June 5: Global Running Day 5K at the Westin Hotel Hilton Head
• June 5: Memories Do Matter Speaker Series at Memory Matters
• June 5: Palmetto Bluff Farmers Market at The Farm in Palmetto Bluff
• June 5: Craven Wine Dinner at Wildflower Cafe on Telfair Square