Hilton Head Island Events

May 2013

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5/1/2013 - 5/31/2013
Coastal Discovery Museum

has tours, walks, programs and exhibits of all kinds about the Lowcountry almost every day. Contact them or visit the website to learn more.
70 Honey Horn Drive

843.689.6767

coastaldiscovery.org

5/1/2013 - 5/26/2013
Spamalot - at The Arts Center

Winner of the 2005 Tony Award for Best Musical enjoy this outrageous musical comedy of the movie "Monty Python and the Holy Grail". Set in the time of King Arthur you will still have leggy showgirls, bumbling knights and yep flying cows and even killer rabbits plus so much more. Directed by our own part time resident Casey Colgan.
$56 Adults $39 Children
8PM Curtain Tue-Sat, 2PM on 5/5,12,19,26 and 7PM on 5/26
Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
14 Shelter Cove Lane

843.842.2787

artshhi.com

5/1/2013 - 5/12/2013
Park Your Car In Harvard Yard presented by South Carolina Repertory Company

A hilarious, deeply moving tale about the toughest, meanest teacher ever to set foot in Gloucester High School, and the housekeeper he hires to look after him - who has her own secrets.
$30 Adult - $28 Senior - $15 Student Miltary
8PM and 2PM Sunday Matinee
South Carolina Repertory Company
136 B Beach City Road

843.342.2057

hiltonheadtheatre.com

5/1/2013 - 5/5/2013
Little Women presented by Main Street Youth Theatre

Enjoy this play adaption of the classic book by Louisa May Alcott.
7PM W-T-F-S 5/1/2/3/4/5
2PM matinee on Sunday 5/5
$20 Adults $18 Seniors/Military $10 Students
Main Street Youth Theatre
3000 Main Street

843.689.6246

myst.org

5/1/2013
Shelter Cove Park Farmers Market

Wednesdays starting in May through October presented by the Island Rec Center
Brand new this year check out the local produce, art and more.
9AM - 1PM
Shelter Cove Park
39 Shelter Cove Lane

islandreccenter.org

5/1/2013
American Idol Candace Glover On the Big Screen!

Join in supporting a local girl (St.Helena native)Candice Glover become this season's American Idol. One of the screens will show the live AI show. Donations are being sought for her parents travel expenses to to Hollywood to see her perform.
Donations accepted
7:30 - 10:00PM
Park Plaza Cinema
33 Office Park Road Ste 201

843.715.0479

mannsparkplazacinema.com

5/2/2013
Music on the Harbour

Enjoy live music performed by TARGET the Band as Shelter Cove Harbour presents an outdoor concert series. Also enjoys the shops and restaurants that line the Harbour
6 - 9PM
Shelter Cove is located at mile marker 8, across from Palmetto Dunes


5/4/2013
Hilton Head Island Community Bicycle Ride

The Town of Hilton Head Island's Community Bicycle Ride on Saturday, May 4th will kick-off National Bicycling Month. Bring a helmet and their will be yoga/stretching at the end of the ride. The ride will be about 3 miles starting at Coligny Beach Park riding down to the Marriott Hotel in Palmetto Dunes and back.
Free
10AM - 12PM


5/5/2013
2013 Yacht Hop of Hilton Head Island (9th Annual)

Help support Hospice Care of the Lowcountry by attending this fun function! Hop from private yacht to private yacht enjoying gourmet tapas by local chefs, desserts and champagne as well as live & silent auctions and music by The Headliners. This organization is an independent community-based, non-profit serving Beaufort and Jasper counties for 28 years
Tickets are $100
5:30 - 9:00PM
Harbour Town Yacht Basin
160 Lighthouse Road

843.706.2296

hospicecarelc.org

5/6/2013
Season Finale - Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra

With piano soloist Charlie Albright, enjoys works by Grieg, Smetana and Schumann in the final concert of the season.
8PM Monday
Ticket Prices $20/$35/$45
First Presbyterian Church
540 William Hilton Parkway

843.842.2055

hhso.org

5/8/2013
Shelter Cove Park Farmers Market

Wednesdays starting in May through October presented by the Island Rec Center
9AM - 1PM
Shelter Cove Park
39 Shelter Cove Park

islandreccenter.org

5/9/2013
Music on the Harbour

Enjoy live music performed by the Patwa Reggae Band as Shelter Cove Harbour presents an outdoor concert series. Also enjoys the shops and restaurants that line the Harbour
6 - 9PM
Shelter Cove is located at mile marker 8, across from Palmetto


5/11/2013
35th Annual Bluffton Village Festival

Not to be missed this festival in the heart of Old Town Bluffton, is commonly known as Mayfest. Enjoy the art, music, food, The Ugly Dog Contest, kids' activities and a chance to meet old friends and new ones! Coordinated by The Rotary Club of Bluffton.
Admission is Free
10AM - 4PM
Calhoun Street

843.815.2277

blufftonfestival.com

5/12/2013 - 5/18/2013
Chamber Bike & Dine Week

The Town of Hilton Head Island's Community Bicycle Ride on Saturday, May 4th will kick-off National Bicycling Month, and will continue on with Chamber Bike & Dine Week during the third week in May. More details to come.

hiltonheadisland.org/bikeanddine

5/14/2013
Farmers Market at Sea Pines Center

Tuesday Farmers Market with fresh produce, along with fried soft shell crabs (in season), homemade tomato pies, freshly made doughnuts, banana pudding and freshly squeezed juices and much more.
10AM - 2PM
Sea Pines Center
71 Lighthouse Road

843-322-1900


5/15/2013
Shelter Cove Park Farmers Market

Wednesdays starting in May through October presented by the Island Rec Center
9AM - 1PM
Shelter Cove Park
39 Shelter Cove Park

islandreccenter.org

5/16/2013
Music on the Harbour

Enjoy live music performed by The Headliners as Shelter Cove Harbour presents an outdoor concert series. Also enjoys the shops and restaurants that line the Harbour
6 - 9PM
Shelter Cove is located at mile marker 8, across from Palmetto


5/18/2013
On On Tri Hilton Head Island Triathlon

Give it a go with on USAT sanctioned event that has an ocean swim, fast bike and run course.
Individual $65 Team $90
Coligny Beach

ononevents.com

5/18/2013
17th Annual Rib Burnoff and Barbecue Fest

The Kiwanis Club of Hilton Head Island once again puts on this great event. Expecting nearly 20 cooks will be competing from professionals to amateurs providing their best lick smacking food. Other activities include a water slide for the kids weather permitting and fun music by the Chilly Willy Band. All proceeds will be going to Local Children's Charities.
Tickets $12 in advance or $15 at the door
Kids under 12 are Free
Noon - 4PM
Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn
70 Honey Horn Road

843.689.6070

hiltonheadkiwanis.com

5/18/2013 - 5/19/2013
Hilton Head Island Boat Show at Windmill Harbour

You say you like boats, well then check them out at the Ninth InWater Show. Both sail and power boats will be on display as well as a cash bar and food prepared by the South Carolina Yacht Club.
Daily tickets are $10
10AM - 5PM
Windmill Harbour
3 Harbour Passage

843.681.5600 ext 3

windmillharbourboatshow.com

5/19/2013
16th Annual Hilton Head Humane Association Dog Walk on the Beach

Bring your dog for a morning filled with fun in the sun. Join us for Frisbee dog entertainment, contests, give-a-aways, food and dancing with DJ Alan Palchak who returns as MC and entertainer!
$30 includes a Dog Bandana, Goody Bag amd Dog Walk T-Shirt
8:30AM
Coligny Beach Park

843.681.8686

hhhumane.org

5/19/2013
Fiesta de Mayo 2013

Join the community for Latin food, bands, dance groups, lessons and competitions along with a kids zone and over 60 vendors. Presented by La Isla Magazine and the New River Auto Mallw with a protin of the proceeds benefitting The Children's Center of Hilton Head Island and Bluffton
12 - 7PM
Shelter Cove Park
39 Shelter Cove

laislamagazine.com

5/19/2013
9th Annual Hilton Head/Savannah Equestrian Exposition

Enjoy a day complete with a parade of breeds, barrel racing, Lowcountry hunt and chase and six bar jump. The afternoon concludes with the ever elegant polo match.
Gates open at 11AM - Exhibitions begin at 12:30PM - Polo Match at 2:30PM
Tickets $15 Children under 12 are free.
Rose Hill Equestrian Center

843.671.4865


5/21/2013
Farmers Market at Sea Pines Center - Tuesdays

Tuesday Farmers Market with fresh produce, along with fried soft shell crabs (in season), homemade tomato pies, freshly made doughnuts, banana pudding and freshly squeezed juices and much more.
10AM - 2PM
Sea Pines Center

843.322.2306


5/22/2013
Shelter Cove Park Farmers Market

Wednesdays starting in May through October presented by the Island Rec Center
9AM - 1PM
Shelter Cove Park
39 Shelter Cove Park

islandreccenter.org

5/23/2013
Music on the Harbour

Enjoy live music performed by the Jazz Corner Quintet as Shelter Cove Harbour presents an outdoor concert series. Also enjoys the shops and restaurants that line the Harbour
6 - 9PM
Shelter Cove is located at mile marker 8, across from Palmetto


5/24/2013 - 5/26/2013
Gregg Russell Concerts under the Liberty Oak

During Spring Break be sure and catch Hilton Head Island Institution Gregg Russell and his family friendly concerts.
Free
7:30 - 9:00PM
Under the Liberty Oak in Harbour Town
Sea Pines ($5.00 car fee to get into Resort)

843.842.1979

greggrussell

5/25/2013 - 5/26/2013
5th Annual Hilton Head Island Art Festival

Presented by Howard Alan Events & American Craft Endeavors enjoy wandering more than 150 booths of juried arts and crafts at Shelter Cove Harbour.
Free Admission
10AM - 5PM both days
Shelter Cove Harbour
1 Harbourside Lane

artfestival.com

5/26/2013
America Sings - An Americana Celebration

Presented by the Hilton Head Choral Society, enjoy a red, white and blue celebration of all American music from colonial to patriotic and a special tribute to the Armed Forces.
7:00PM $20- $15
First Presbyterian
540 William Hilton Parkway

hiltonheadchoralsociety.org

5/27/2013 - 5/31/2013
Shannon Tanner at HarbourFest Mon - Fri

Since 1988 family entertainer, Shannon Tanner, has been a fixture at HarbourFest and is celebrating his 25th year. Enjoy his light-hearted sing-a-longs, pop music, classic tunes, and his own original songs.
Memorial Day - Labor Day
Monday - Friday - two shows at 6:30PM & 8:00PM
Gazebo at Shelter Cove Harbour


5/28/2013
Farmers Market at Sea Pines Center - Tuesdays

Tuesday Farmers Market with fresh produce, along with fried soft shell crabs (in season), homemade tomato pies, freshly made doughnuts, banana pudding and freshly squeezed juices and much more.
10AM - 2PM
Sea Pines Center
71 Lighthouse Road

843.322.2306


5/29/2013
Shelter Cove Park Farmers Market

Wednesdays starting in May through October presented by the Island Rec Center
9AM - 1PM
Shelter Cove Park
39 Shelter Cove Park

islandreccenter.org

5/29/2013 - 5/31/2013
Gregg Russell Concerts under the Liberty Oak

During Spring Break be sure and catch Hilton Head Island Institution Gregg Russell and his family friendly concerts.
Free
7:30 - 9:00PM
Under the Liberty Oak in Harbour Town
Sea Pines ($5.00 car fee to get into Resort)

843.842.1979

greggrussell

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Music on the Harbour

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Spamalot - at The Arts Center

5/24/2013 - 5/26/2013

Gregg Russell Concerts under the Liberty Oak
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