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Hilton Head Island's Calendar
of Events for May, 2013

Today is Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Hilton Head Island’s handy Calendar of Events offers an overview of what’s happening on Hilton Head Island throughout the year. Search for your favorite events to plan the ultimate Hilton Head Island vacation. From January through December, the fun never stops on Hilton Head Island! Come and spend some time in paradise.



Featured Calendar Events

5th Annual Hilton Head Island Art Festival

May 25 & 26: Shelter Cove Harbour, 1 Harbourside Lane, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. The artistic media includes paintings, life-size sculptures, photographs, glass, wood, jewelry, collage and ceramics. The artists will line Shelter Cove Harbour with their gallery-style display booths transforming this popular waterfront destination into a high-end outdoor art gallery. Admission is free and open to the public.

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17th Annual Rib Burnoff and Barbecue Fest!

May 18: Hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Hilton Head at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn, 12-4 p.m. Professional and amateur chefs compete for the certified judges’ and popular vote with live music, kid’s activities and more. Proceeds benefit local children’s charities. Tickets may be purchased in advance from Kiwanis members or at the gate. 70 Honey Horn Dr. (843) 689-7219, 342-2076 or hiltonheadkiwanis.com.

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May 18: Hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Hilton Head at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn, 12-4 p.m. Professional and amateur chefs compete for the certified judges’ and popular vote with live music, kid’s activities and more. Proceeds benefit local children’s charities. Tickets may be purchased in advance from Kiwanis members or at the gate. 70 Honey Horn Dr. (843) 689-7219, 342-2076 or hiltonheadkiwanis.com.

May 25 & 26: Shelter Cove Harbour, 1 Harbourside Lane, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. The artistic media includes paintings, life-size sculptures, photographs, glass, wood, jewelry, collage and ceramics. The artists will line Shelter Cove Harbour with their gallery-style display booths transforming this popular waterfront destination into a high-end outdoor art gallery. Admission is free and open to the public.

Ongoing:
Beginning May 24 enjoy The Salty Dog Chalk Wall: a great opportunity for kids to be kids while showcasing their artistic talents, daily; Storybook Time: The Legend of Jake the Salty Dog comes alive in a daily reading with an appearance of Jake The Salty Dog, Sun.-Fri., noon.; Bust a move at Jake’s Hula Hoop Contest, Mon.-Fri., 12:15; Face painting fun by local artists, daily, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Special appearance by Jake The Salty Dog, daily, 7 p.m.; “Children’s Music with Anneliza:” Music, dancing and Salty Dog Fun, Mon.-Tues. and Fri.-Sat., 7-8 p.m.; The Magic of Gary Maurer: Don’t miss Gary’s show before the summer disappears! Wed., Thurs. and Sun. 7-8 p.m. Tie Dye Fun: It’s fun for everyone making your own Tie Dyed Salty Dog T-Shirt, located behind The Wreck of the Salty Dog Restaurant, Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; schedule is subject to change and dependent on weather. Salty Dog Cafe, South Beach Marina Village, The Sea Pines Resort. (843) 671-2233. saltydog.com.

Ongoing:
Drop by Island Tattoo any day in May and purchase a $1 raffle ticket for a chance to win a $100 tattoo at their Grand Re-opening/Open House event held on May 31. Doors open at noon. 115 Arrow Rd. (843) 785-3344 or islandtattoocompanyhhi.com.

Ongoing:
Hilton Head Christian Academy has a variety of summer camp options available to the community and are now open for registration. 55 Gardner Dr. (843) 681-2878 or hhca.org for more information and camp descriptions.

Ongoing:
Enjoy an amazing, outdoor eco adventure at ZipLine Hilton Head. Fly through the trees on eight ziplines with two suspended sky bridges and now climb the aerial staircase and embrace a thrilling finale – the new dual cable Racing Zip Ride. Two can soar on adjacent cables of 900 ft. for a racing challenge or just enjoy the Racing Zip Ride for a pure adrenaline rush of fun. 33 Broad Creek Marina Way. (843) 682-6000 or ziplinehiltonhead.com.

Ongoing:
Enjoy the Early Dining Menu, 5-6 p.m. and Happy Hour, 5-7 p.m., at Santa Fe Café. The Early Dining Menu includes a three-course meal, soup or salad, five different entrée selections along with dessert for $24. Located in Plantation Center, 807 Wm. Hilton Pkwy. (843) 785-3838 or santafehhi.com.

Ongoing:
Enjoy Las Vegas headlining comedy and magic performers at the Hilton Head Comedy & Magic Club located at the Top of the Kingfisher private showroom. Veteran headliner of 30 years in comedy clubs, casinos and resorts, Kerry Pollock will be the host performer. Showtime is 9 p.m. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. The Kingfisher Seafood, Pasta & Steak House, Shelter Cove Harbour, 18 Harbourside Lane. For more information and current schedule, call (843) 681-7757 or visit hiltonheadcomedymagic.com.

Ongoing:
Daily Alligator & Wildlife Tours in The Sea Pines Resort Forest Preserve hosted by the H2O Nature Center. (843) 686-5323 or h2osports.com.

Ongoing:
Enjoy fabulous live entertainment and dancing along with waterfront dining and great happy hour pricing at The Kingfisher Seafood, Pasta & Steak House. The nightly entertainment includes tableside magic shows on Sun. and Mon. with Joseph the Magician, David Wingo’s soft rock on Wed., acoustic song favorites with Pete Carroll on Thurs., and The Earl Williams Band playing Jazz and Blues on Fri. Happy Hour, 4:30-7 p.m., Early Bird Dining, 4:30-6 p.m. 18 Harbourside Lane, Shelter Cove Harbour. (843) 785-4442 or kingfisherseafood.com.

Ongoing:
The Island Recreation Center offers youth & adult sports, youth & adult programs and youth & adult aquatics for all ages and skill levels. Pre-registration required. 20 Wilborn Rd. (843) 681-7273 or islandreccenter.org.

Ongoing:
The Art Academy of the Hilton Head Art League offers classes and workshops for all ages and skill levels. Pre-registration required. 106 Cordillo Pkwy. (843) 842-5738 or artleaguehhi.org.

OnGoing:
Gullah Heritage Trail Tours depart from the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn, Tuesday-Sunday. Experience the Gullah culture of Hilton Head Island on a two-hour tour of 10 neighborhoods established during the Civil War. Reservations required. 70 Honey Horn Dr. (843) 681-7066 or gullaheritage.com.

OnGoing:
Daily tours of Bluffton’s Rose Hill Mansion, a Gothic Revival-style home built circa 1858 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Reservations required. 199 Rose Hill Way. (843) 757-6046 or rosehillmansion.com.

Ongoing:
Enjoy live music on the deck, at Hilton Head Brewing Co., 7C Greenwood Drive in Reilley’s Plaza. Call for schedule. (843) 785-3900 or hiltonheadbrewingcompany.com.

Monday – Saturday:
Wine Flights & Cheese at the Island Winery, 12:30-2:30 p.m. $10 per flight. 12-A Cardinal Rd. (843) 842-3141 or islandwinery.com.

Monday – Friday:
Family entertainer, Shannon Tanner, returns to Shelter Cove Harbour for his 25th season on Hilton Head Island. Starting May 27 through Labor Day, at 6:30 p.m. & 8 p.m. *NEW* Special “Island Themed” show on Friday nights starting at 6:30 p.m. (843) 686-9098 or sheltercovehiltonhead.com.

Monday – Friday:
Cappy the Clown will be returning to HarbourFest this year, May 27 through Labor Day, from 6 – 9 p.m. Cappy will provide face painting, balloon animals and other activities. Other kids activities during HarbourFest include bouncy houses, hair braiding, arts & crafts plus more. (843) 686-9098 or sheltercovehiltonhead.com.

Monday – Friday:
The Sea Pines Resort Golf Clinics for all skill levels at the Plantation Club, 9-10 a.m. or 3:30-4:30 p.m. (843) 842-1477 or seapines.com.

Monday – Thursday:
Wine & Cheese Happy Hour at the Island Winery starting at 4 p.m. Cover charge. 12-A Cardinal Rd. (843) 842-3141 or islandwinery.com.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday:
Heritage Library Offering FREE One-Hour Sessions on “Finding My Ancestors”. These sessions are available by appointment only. 852 Wm. Hilton Parkway, (843) 686-6560 or heritagelib.org.

Mondays:
Stoney-Baynard Ruins Tour in The Sea Pines Resort, 10-11 a.m. Reservations required. (843) 842-1979 or seapines.com.

Mondays:
“Where Does the Power Come From?” complimentary golf clinic and exhibition every Monday evening at 4 p.m. at the Jones course. Led by PGA Pro, Doug Weaver. Take advantage of free custom club fitting and swing evaluation every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Call (843) 785-1138 or palmettodunes.com.

Mondays:
Monday night from 6 p.m. on, DJ Bob Bradley (of 104.9 The Surf) has you soothing, grooving, moving as he spins the tunes from the docks at Up the Creek Pub & Grill at Broad Creek Marina. And yes, they do drink, dine and dance on the docks! 18 Simmons Rd. ((843) 681-3625 or upthecreekpubandgrill.com.

Mondays:
Head over to Up the Creek Pub & Grill for Dancin’ On The Docks and enjoy smooth tunes with DJ Bob Bradley, 5-8 p.m. Broad Creek Marina, 18 Simmons Rd. (843) 681-3625 or upthecreekpubandgrill.com.

Mondays:
The Tennis Center at Palmetto Dunes offers a complimentary exhibition every Monday night at 5:30 p.m. Come watch the pros play while enjoying complimentary cocktails or lemonade, door prizes and great fun. (843) 785-1152 or palmettodunes.com.

Mondays:
The Hilton Head Shore Notes (Sweet Adelines) rehearse at Island Lutheran Church, 7 p.m. Guests welcome. 4400 Main St. (843) 681-3516 or hiltonheadshorenotes.com.

First Monday:
The Island Writers’ Network meets at the Heritage Library in the Savannah Bank Building, 7 p.m. 852 Wm. Hilton Pkwy. (843) 682-8250 or iwn-hhi.org.

First Monday:
Men need special support when caring for a wife afflicted with dementia. Let us help, 9:45-11:45 a.m. Visitors welcome. 117 Wm. Hilton Pkwy. (843) 842-6688 or memory-matters.org.

Tuesday – Sunday:
Gullah Heritage Trail Tours depart from the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn. Experience the Gullah culture of Hilton Head Island on a narrated tour. Reservations required. 70 Honey Horn Dr. (843) 681-7066 or gullaheritage.com.

Tuesday – Saturday:
The Sandbox is an interactive children’s museum dedicated to the positive development of young children through educational play in an atmosphere that fosters both family and community, 18 A Pope Ave. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (843) 842-7645 or thesandbox.org.

Tuesday – Friday:
Stan Smith Tennis Academy for ages 18 and up at the Sea Pines Racquet Club in The Sea Pines Resort, 9 a.m.-noon. Pre-registration required. (843) 363-4495 or e-mail jdeboer@seapines.com.

Tuesdays & Fridays:
Cocktails, Dinner & Socializing with the Hilton Head Island Singles, 5:30 p.m. at different restaurants on the Island. Priscilla Russo at (843) 815-9059 or hiltonheadislandsingles.com.

Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays:
Wish Upon A Horse Therapeutic Riding Center provides FREE therapeutic horseback riding lessons to children and adults with special needs. These lessons are available for residents and visitors. Volunteers to assist during lessons are always needed as well and no experience with horses is necessary. Donations are always welcome. Please call or visit website for more information. (843) 671-2586 or wishuponahorsehhi.org.

Tuesdays & Thursdays:
The Coastal Discovery Museum will host “Blue Crab Discovery” starting at 9:30 a.m. As you visit the Museum on Jarvis Creek, you will learn about the life cycle and importance of the Atlantic Blue Crab. Participants in the program will have a hands-on experience of harvesting, cooking, picking and tasting! The program is $15 for adults, $10 for children (ages 4-12). Reservations are required. 70 Honey Horn Dr. (843) 689-6767 ext 223 or coastaldiscovery.org.

Tuesdays:
The Heritage Library History & Genealogy Center will present a special talk and PowerPoint presentation on Hilton Head Island’s storied past and historic sites to acquaint visitors with our rich history and encourage them to explore on their own – on foot, by bicycle or by car. 10:30-11:30 a.m. FREE. Donations are welcome and reservations are required. 852 Wm. Hilton Parkway, (843) 686-6560 or heritagelib.org.

Tuesdays:
Social Shag Dance Lessons hosted by the Hilton Head Island Carolina Shag Club at Rip Tide Bar & Grill in the Park Plaza Shopping Center, starting at 5:45 p.m. (843) 505-0152 or hhishag.com.

Tuesdays:
It’s Karaoke night at The New Casey’s Sports Bar & Grille, 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Enjoy the best sports bar experience along with great food and your favorite tunes. 37 New Orleans Rd. (843) 785-2255 or caseyshhi.com.

Tuesdays:
“Forest Preserve Walks – Indian Shell Ring” in The Sea Pines Resort, 10-11:30 a.m. Reservations required. (843) 842-1979 or seapines.com.

Tuesdays:
Bridge Workshops -Intermediate- from 10 a.m. to noon at the Hilton Head Island Bridge Club, Port Royal Plaza, near Sam’s Club. $15/session. Kathie Walsh, (843) 689-6239.

Tuesdays:
The Tennis Center at Palmetto Dunes offers complimentary Tennis Demo Days, Tuesdays at 2 p.m. (843) 785-1152 or palmettodunes.com.

Tuesdays:
“Brain Boosters” program, a pro-active approach to Early Memory Loss, at Memory Matters, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Visitors welcome. 117 Wm. Hilton Pkwy. (843) 842-6688 or memory-matters.org.

Tuesdays:
Farmer’s Market at The Shops at Sea Pines Center, 71 Lighthouse Rd., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Local vendors will offer their produce and goods fresh from the farm to you!

Tuesdays:
Beach Walks at Mitchelville Beach, 2 p.m. An opportunity to explore our ever changing marine environment at hidden Mitchelville beach along Port Royal Sound led by a docent from the Museum. Reservations required (843) 689-6767 ext 223 or coastaldiscovery.org.

First Tuesday:
“Discovery Reptiles” program at the H2O Nature Center in Harbour Town, 3-4 p.m. Join the Master Naturalist and get up close and personal with Lowcountry reptiles. Reservations required. Lighthouse Rd. (843) 686-5323 or h2osports.com.

First Tuesday:
Are you 65 or under and been diagnosed with some form of dementia? We can help with support and resources, 1-2 p.m. Visitors welcome. 117 Wm. Hilton Pkwy. (843) 842-6688 or memory-matters.org.

Second Tuesday:
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Connection Recovery Support Group for Consumers meets at Christ Lutheran Church, 5:30-7 p.m. Support Group for Caregivers and Parents meets at 6 p.m. 829 Wm. Hilton Pkwy. (843) 681-2200 or e-mail nami@hargray.com.

Third Tuesdays:
Book Club meets at the Hilton Head Branch Library, 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. 11 Beach City Rd. (843) 255-6520 or beaufortcountylibrary.org.

Wednesday – Saturday:
Enjoy live entertainment while relaxing in the outdoor Cantina at Santa Fe Café, 7-10 p.m. Located in Plantation Center, 807 Wm. Hilton Pkwy. (843) 785-3838 or santafehhi.com.

Wednesdays:
Don’t miss the Live Maine Lobster offered for the special price of $18.99 on Bach Lobster Night at The Wreck of the Salty Dog each Wed., 4-9 p.m., while supplies last. Call the Lobster Hotline to reserve your lobster today. South Beach Marina Village in The Sea Pines Resort. (843) 683-6472. saltydog.com.

Wednesdays:
Shelter Cove Park Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The Farmers market features 41 vendors selling local farm-fresh produce, art work, sweets, baked goods and other specialty foods, as well as seven prepared food vendors for those looking to grab lunch. Shelter Cove Community Park, 39 Shelter Cove Lane. (843) 681-7273 or islandreccenter.org.

Wednesdays:
Enjoy live music, 9:30-1 a.m., and the best sports bar experience along with great food and your favorite tunes at The New Casey’s Sports Bar & Grille. 37 New Orleans Rd. (843) 785-2255 or caseyshhi.com.

Wednesdays:
Caring for someone with dementia? Join Memory Matters powerful group for resources and comfort, 9:45-11:45 a.m. Visitors welcome. 117 Wm. Hilton Pkwy. (843) 842-6688 or memory-matters.org.

Thursdays & Saturdays:
“Forest Preserve Walks – Old Lawton Rice Fields” in The Sea Pines Resort, 10-11:30 a.m. Reservations required. (843) 842-1979 or seapines.com.

Thursdays:
“Farmers Market of Bluffton” Carson Cottages, Calhoun St., Old Town Bluffton, 2-7 p.m. Farm fresh produce, delicious prepared foods, entertainment, cookbook signing, tips from master gardeners and more. farmersmarketbluffton.org.

Thursdays:
The Hilton Head Audubon Society is conducting guided walks at the Audubon Newhall Preserve, 55 Palmetto Bay Rd., at 10 a.m. Experienced naturalists will discuss the history and wildlife found in this 50 acre nature preserve. The walks are free to the public but donations are appreciated. Reservations are not required. (651) 491-1851.

Thursdays:
It’s Trivia night at The New Casey’s Sports Bar & Grill, 7:30-9 p.m. Enjoy the best sports bar experience along with great food. 37 New Orleans Rd. (843) 785-2255 or caseyshhi.com.

Thursdays:
Imagination Hour at The Sandbox, 18 A Pope Ave. Story-time Hour and Craft at 10:30 a.m. (843) 842-7645 or thesandbox.org.

Thursdays:
Enjoy Pinnacle Vodka Ladies Night while grooving to The Simpson Brothers as they play classic rock, beach music and Motown at The Electric Piano Bar. Doors open at 8 p.m. Music starts at 9:30 p.m. 33 Office Park Rd. in the Park Plaza Shopping Center. (843) 785-5397 or electricpianohhi.com.

Thursdays:
Forest Preserve Wagon Rides in The Sea Pines Resort, 4-5:30 p.m. Reservations required. (843) 842-1979 or seapines.com.

Third Thursdays:
Parent’s Night Out, 6-9 p.m. Enjoy a date night out while your children play at the Sandbox, 18-A Pope Ave. Staff-supervised, arts and crafts, and dinner (pizza, drink, & dessert). For children ages 3-9 years. Nonmembers $25 per child ($15 for additional children). Members $20 per child ($10 for additional children). This is a popular program, advance reservations recommended. (843) or thesandbox.org.

Fourth Thursdays:
Monthly Classic Car Cruise-ins, Main Street Village, 6-8 p.m. Join in the popular judging, food and beverages available. Meet the owners and hear their incredible restoration stories! Carolina Dreamers support many area charities with the money they raise at these Cruise-Ins and their annual Car Show. http://carolinadreamers.org.

Fridays & Saturdays:
ELA’s, 1 Shelter Cove Marina, presents Chicago recording artist John Wasem bringing his music to Hilton Head Island, 7 p.m. (843) 785-3030 or ELASGRILLE.COM.

Fridays:
Enjoy live music, 9:30-1 a.m., and the best sports bar experience along with great food and your favorite tunes at The New Casey’s Sports Bar & Grille. 37 New Orleans Rd. (843) 785-2255 or caseyshhi.com.

Fridays:
Caring for someone with Early Memory Loss? This group is designed for caregivers of someone 70 yrs. or younger, 9:45-11:45 a.m. Visitors welcome. 117 Wm. Hilton Pkwy. (843) 842-6688 or memory-matters.org.

Fridays:
Enjoy live music at Up the Creek Pub & Grill, 8-11 p.m. Broad Creek Marina, 18 Simmons Rd. (843) 681-3625 or upthecreekpubandgrill.com.

Fridays:
Basic Bridge Bidding Workshops from 10 a.m. to noon at the Hilton Head Island Bridge Club, Port Royal Plaza, near Sam’s Club $10/session. Kathie Walsh, (843) 689-6239.

Fridays:
The Coastal Discovery Museum and the Heritage Library are pleased to announce a new tour offering on Hilton Head Island. Beginning June 8, guided tours of Historic Fort Mitchel at 10 a.m. Visit a well preserved example of a Civil War Era coastal artillery battery. Learn about what life on Hilton Head Island was like for northern soldiers during the Union occupation 1861-1866. Adults: $12 per person, Children ages 6-12: $7, no children under 6, please. Reservations are requested. Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Dr. (843) 689-6767 or coastaldiscovery.org.

Fridays:
Red Wine Lovers- this is for you! Compare and contrast several red wines as they go through the aging process at the Island Winery, 4 p.m. $10 per person includes cheese platter. Reservations required. 12-A Cardinal Rd. (843) 842-3141 or islandwinery.com.

Fridays:
Enjoy “BONK,” the hilarious comedy game show as seen in Las Vegas and the five star Karisma Resorts on the Riviera Maya at the Hilton Head Comedy & Magic Club located at the Top of the Kingfisher private showroom. Showtime is 9 p.m. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. The Kingfisher Seafood, Pasta & Steak House, Shelter Cove Harbour, 18 Harbourside Lane. For more information and current schedule, call (843) 681-7757 or visit hiltonheadcomedymagic.com.

Second Friday:
“Music at Noon,” free organ concerts presented by the Low Country Chapter American Guild of Organists, at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, noon. 50 Pope Ave. (888) 840-0152 or lowcountryago.org.

Saturdays:
Live music welcomes boaters to Dock, Dine, Drink & Dance, 1-5 p.m., at Up the Creek Pub & Grill. Broad Creek Marina, 18 Simmons Rd. (843) 681-3625 or upthecreekpubandgrill.com.

Sundays:
ELA’s, 1 Shelter Cove Marina, presents Tim Malchak performing 6-9 p.m. (843) 785-3030 or ELASGRILLE.COM.

Last Sunday:
Dixieland Jazz Society of the Lowcountry New Orleans-Style Jazz Jam at The Jazz Corner in The Village at Wexford, 2-5 p.m. Free admission, minimum purchase for table seating. 1000 Wm. Hilton Pkwy. (843) 842-8620 or djslc.com.

May 1 – 31:
Hilton Head National Golf Club offers Same Day Replay Specials. Replay 18 Holes for $35.99 or 9 Holes for $25.99 or take advantage of the May Multi-Round Packages: 2 Round Package for $152.99 or a 3 Round Package for $215.99. Just one minute from the bridge to Hilton Head, 60 Hilton Head National Dr., Bluffton. Call (843) 842-5900 for tee times or golfhiltonheadnational.com.

May 1 – 26:
Spamalot! Winner of the 2005 Tony Award for Best Musical, Monty Python’s Spamalot is the outrageous musical comedy “lovingly ripped off” from the classic film, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, sponsored by Island Events. Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Ln. (843) 842-2787 or artshhi.com.

May 1 – 12:
South Carolina Repertory Company presents PARK YOUR CAR IN HARVARD YARD by Isreal Horowitz, directed by Pat Haskell. Set in the seaside town of Gloucester, Massachusetts, PARK YOUR CAR IN HARVARD YARD is 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. 136 B Beach City Rd. (843) 342-2057 or hiltonheadtheatre.com.

May 1 – 5:
Main Street Youth Theatre brings to the stage the timeless classic, “Little Women.” Audiences of all generations will enjoy the March sisters’ journey from childhood to maturity during the American Civil War. Wed. – Sat., 7 p.m. and Sun., 2 p.m. Call (843) 689-6246 or order tickets on line at msyt.org.

May 1:
Palmetto Bluff Jazz Concert on the Green! Set One: The music of The Beatles featuring The Martin Lesch Band with special guest Whitley Deputy. Set Two: The music of Ella, Billie Holiday, and Lena Horn featuring Bob Masteller, Martin Lesch, and guest jazz vocalist Gina Rene. Concert begins at 6:30 p.m. Gates open at 5 p.m. Palmetto Bluff and The Jazz Corner are pleased to present A Concert on the Green, an evening celebrating jazz and blues. Proceeds from the concert will benefit The Junior Jazz Foundation, an organization aimed at furthering jazz and blues education in the Lowcountry region. $25 per car at the gate. palmettobluff.com.

May 1:
Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra Spring-Fling Annual Meeting, at Bear Creek Golf Club. This special event, planned for League members and their guests, will celebrate the League’s 2012 – 2013 accomplishments. Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra, 540 Wm. Hilton Pkwy. (843) 842-5880 or hhipc.org.

May 2:
Enjoy live music performed by TARGET… the Band and great food as Shelter Cove Harbour presents “Music On the Harbour”, an outdoor concert series. This laid-back Mediterranean-style village combines the Island’s best shops, restaurants and waterfront activities in one dazzling location. 6-9 p.m. Shelter Cove is located at mile marker 8, across from Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort. (843) 785-6424 or palmettodunes.com/sheltercove.

May 3 – June 1:
Art League of Hilton Head 23rd edition of Biennale, the longest-running nationally juried exhibition in the area. The exhibition will feature 95 artists from across the country competing in 7 different media categories. Judge Paul E. Matheny III, Chief Curator, South Carolina State Museum will announce cash awards at the opening reception Friday, May 3, from 5-7 p.m. A Critic’s Coffee will be held Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m.-12 noon, $8 at the Gallery Door. Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and prior to all Art’s Center performances from 6:30-8 p.m. Art League of Hilton Head, 14 Shelter Cove Lane. (843) 681-2399 or admin@artleaguehhi.org or ArtLeagueHHI.org.

May 3 & 4:
Swing to the music of the Great American Songbook with a sprinkling of Motown & Funky New Orleans, Saxophonist Jeremy Davis & The Fabulous Equinox Jazz Quintet at The Jazz Corner in The Village at Wexford. Dinner reservations highly recommended. Music charge nightly. 1000 Wm. Hilton Pkwy. (843) 842-8620 or thejazzcorner.com.

May 3 – 4:
Up The Creek Pub & Grill at Broad Creek Marina “Live Music On The Water”. Friday on the dock will be Grove Town Assault from 8-11 p.m. Saturday on the dock will be Adam Gardner from 1-5 p.m. Welcome Boaters to Dock, Drink, Dine, Dance and Decompress. 18 Simmons Rd. ((843) 681-3625 or upthecreekpubandgrill.com.

May 4 – June 1:
Art League of Hilton Head Biennale National Juried Exhibition 2013! Featuring 95 artists from across the country competing in 7 different media categories. Walter Greer Gallery, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Mon.-Sat., from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Evenings from 6:30-8 p.m. during Arts Center performances. (843) 681-5060 or artleaguehhi.org.

May 4 – 5:
CHC Horse Show, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. at Lawton Stables! The International Riding Academy at Lawton Stables is hosting a USHJA/ANRC Outreach Competition Horse Show. ANRC and jumper classes are open to all qualified riders and the event is open to the public. Please visit iridingacademy.com/horse-shows for entries, or (843) 671-2586.

May 4 – 5:
Rider Sandal Big Shot Volleyball Series, presented in Hilton Head by Sprout Watches, will return to Hilton Head. Teams from throughout the East Coast will compete as they warm up for the 2013 summer season. The event is at the Holiday inn Beach House Resort. The courts are right next to the Tiki Hut bar area. Play is all day Saturday and Sunday. We expect women’s open finals on Saturday evening approximately, 6 p.m. Men’s finals either Saturday after the women or Sunday around 11 a.m. depending on how far we can go on Saturday. The public can met the players Saturday evening at the official Player’s Party at the Holiday Inn Oceanfront’s Tiki Bar. (631) 728-0397 or eevb.net.

May 4:
The Hilton Head Humane Association presents its 16th Annual Dog Walk on the Beach at Coligny. Bring your favorite canine companion for a morning filled with fun in the sun. Join in the fun at the Season Ending Party at Casey’s Sports Bar & Grille, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., while enjoying BBQ, contests, give-aways, food, entertainment and dancing. (843) 681-8686 or hhhumane.org.

May 4:
Enjoy Mint Juleps, Happy Hour Specials and Best Hat and Best Guy’s Pants Contest at Captain Woody’s Kentucky Derby Party. Pre-race party begins at 4 p.m. with race time at 6 p.m. Hilton Head location: 6 Target Rd; Bluffton location: State of Mind St. in Bluffton Promenade. (843) 785-2400; (843) 757-6222 or captainwoodys.com.

May 4:
The Church of the Cross Presents Dabo Swinney, Head Coach of the Clemson University Tigers football team, live at the Hilton Head High Gymnasium at 10 a.m. (843) 757-2661 or thechurchofthecross.net.

May 4:
The Town of Hilton Head Island’s First Community Beach Bicycle Ride will kick-off National Bicycling Month! 10 a.m. start at the Coligny Beach Park near the Beach House Hotel. Ride along the beach to the Marriott Hotel in Palmetto Dunes & back to Coligny Beach. Refreshments & Bicycle Safety tips will be available. For details, hiltonheadisland.org/event-calendar.

May 4:
Hilton Head Humane Association’s 16th Annual Dog Walk on the Beach at Coligny. The event starts at 8:30 a.m. DJ Alan Palchak returns as MC and entertainer! Bring your favorite canine companion for a morning filled with fun in the sun. Join us for Frisbee dog entertainment, contests, give-a-aways, food and dancing. (843) 681-8686 or hhhumane.org.

May 5:
9th Annual Yacht Hop, 5:30–9 p.m. at Harbour Town Yacht Basin. Step aboard stunning yachts, docked in The Sea Pines Resort’s Harbour Town Yacht Basin, and enjoy wine and mouthwatering hors d’oeuvres freshly prepared by some of the area’s premier chefs! This fundraising event also includes entertainment by The Headliners, as well as silent and live auctions. The evening closes with dessert and a champagne toast. All proceeds benefit patient care programs at Hospice Care of the Lowcountry. (843) 706-2296 or hospicecarelc.org.

May 6:
HHSO TO HOST SPECIAL YOUTH AT CONCERT, Peter Rosset who will perform at the beginning of the orchestra’s final concert of the season, he will perform Rhapsody Brillante by Melody Bober along with our four young musicians of the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra’s Youth Program. The Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra presents “SEASON FINALE,” John Morris Russell, conductor. Charlie Albright, piano at First Presbyterian Church, 8 p.m. Charlie Albright, hailed as being “among the most gifted musicians of his generation”, and a musical and emotional journey along two of Europe’s majestic waterways bring the season to a brilliant conclusion. Tickets: $45, $35, $20. Subscriptions available. 540 Wm. Hilton Pkwy. (843) 842-2055 or hhso.org.

May 6:
Free Fitness Seminar on Finding Your Fitness – A Lifestyle That Fits For You, led by Kevin Purvis, NSCA, CPT. Hosted by On On Tri and The Bike Doctor as part of The Hilton Head Community Fitness Series. Free to all participants. Free fruit and beverages served (sponsored by the Hilton Head Run Club). 6 p.m. 31 New Orleans Rd. (843) 295-9565.

May 8:
The University of Michigan Men’s Glee Club will perform in concert, 7:30 p.m. at the Visual and Performing Arts Center at Hilton Head High School, hosted by the University of Michigan Club of Hilton Head Island. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door, student tickets are $10. Proceeds will support the club’s scholarship fund. Tickets may be purchased in advance at Burke’s Main Street Pharmacy, 1101 Main St. Celebration Supplies, 800 William Hilton Pkwy. Forsythe Jewelers, Sea Pines Center and Markel’s Cards & Gifts, Kittie’s Crossing. Gordon Hassing, (843) 363-6477 or gshassing@hargray.com.

May 8:
Chef’s Table! Don’t just go to dinner, CREATE IT! Check out Hilton Head’s best kept secret! Chef’s Table is an interactive experience where the trained H3 Chefs show you how to cook a healthy dinner right in front of your eyes. Dinner is paired with wine and you leave with all the recipes, bringing the experience of our healthy kitchen to yours. 7-8:30 p.m. 14 Valencia Rd. (843) 785-3919 or hhhealth.com.

May 8:
Birding at Pinckney Island, 7:30-9:30 a.m. Led by an experienced bird watcher from the Coastal Discovery Museum around Pinckney Island Wildlife Refuge. The walk will include the combination of habitats at Pinckney Island Wildlife Refuge. these varying areas allow participants to see many different species of birds. Several species of shore birds can usually be seen in the mud flats in the salt marsh, while many species of wading birds could potentially be seen around the marsh and fresh water lagoons. $12 per person (age 12 and older only). Reservations required. (843) 689-6767 ext 223 or coastaldiscovery.org.

May 9:
Enjoy live music performed by Patwa Reggae and great food as Shelter Cove Harbour presents “Music On the Harbour”, an outdoor concert series. This laid-back Mediterranean-style village combines the Island’s best shops, restaurants and waterfront activities in one dazzling location. 6-9 p.m. Shelter Cove is located at mile marker 8, across from Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort. (843) 785-6424 or palmettodunes.com/sheltercove.

May 10 & 24:
The Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn will host a program at 6:30 p.m. to introduce participants to the biology and behavior of the American Horseshoe Crab. The program will include a field trip to high density spawning beach where participants will have the opportunity to observe and experience nesting activity and learn about local spawning behaviors. Space is limited and reservations are required. $15 per person (none under 9 years of age). 70 Honey Horn Dr. (843) 689-6767 ext 223 or coastaldiscovery.org.

May 10 – 12: 17 – 19: 24 – 26:
The May River Theatre presents it’s Twelfth Season with everyone’s favorite musical – “The Music Man”. Evening performances at 8 p.m. Sunday matinee performances at 3 p.m. Ulmer Auditorium, Bluffton Town Hall, 20 Bridge St. (843) 837-7798 or mayrivertheatre.com.

May 10 – 12:
Up The Creek Pub & Grill at Broad Creek Marina “Live Music On The Water”. Friday on the dock will be Cliff the Man from 8-11 p.m. Saturday on the dock will be Simpson Brothers from 1-5 p.m. Sunday on the dock will be No Practive at 5 p.m. Welcome Boaters to Dock, Drink, Dine, Dance and Decompress. 18 Simmons Rd. ((843) 681-3625 or upthecreekpubandgrill.com.

May 10 & 11:
An Intimate Evening of Jazz featuring Joe Gransden & Kenny Banks. Joe Gransden, Award-Winning Trumpeter & Vocalist. Kenny Banks, Jazz Pianist, Composer, Arranger & Performer at The Jazz Corner in The Village at Wexford. Dinner reservations highly recommended. Music charge nightly. 1000 Wm. Hilton Pkwy. (843) 842-8620 or thejazzcorner.com.

May 10 & 11:
Main Street Youth Theatre announces auditions for the Southeastern Premiere of “Shrek The Musical”. Casting for ages 8 thru adults. Auditions require 16 bars of a song in the style of this show. Be prepared to dance. This show needs strong singers and dancers. Auditions, Friday at 4 p.m. Call-backs, Saturday at 9 a.m. (843) 689-6246 for an audition time or msyt.org.

May 10:
Hilton Head Island Ski Club, 5-7 p.m. social at Up The Creek Pub, Broad Creek Marina. Happy Hour with dinner optional. Members, skiers and non-skiers invited. Bev Moran, (843) 681-4181 or hiltonheadislandskiclub.com.

May 11:
The 35th annual Bluffton Village Festival coordinated by The Rotary Club of Bluffton will be held Mother’s Day weekend in Old Town Bluffton. The festival, commonly known as Mayfest will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy the art, music, food, The Ugly Dog Contest, kids’ activities and a chance to meet old friends and new ones! Admission is FREE. (843) 815-2277 or blufftonvillagefestival.com.

May 11:
Sweetgrass Basket Making Classes at the Coastal Discovery Museum, 10:30 a.m. Learn about the history of the Sweetgrass basket, one of the Lowcountry’s best known art forms, from a local Gullah basket maker. Then, try your hand at starting a basket of your own using locally found natural materials. $65 adult and reservations are required. 70 Honey Horn Dr. (843) 689-6767 ext 223 or coastaldiscovery.org.

May 12 & 25:
Take a “Waterway Excursion” with The Coastal Discovery Museum, from 12-2 p.m. The cruise will explore the waterways around the Pinckney Island Forest Preserve on board the Tammy Jane. The 2 – 2 ½ hour educational cruise will circumnavigate the Pinckney Island (Skull Creek and Mackay Creek). You will learn about the salt marsh, maritime forest, barrier islands, and the history of Pinckney Island. A naturalist on board will help with identifying any plants or animals that are visible. This adult-oriented cruise is $35 per person and reservations are required. The cruise leaves from the Hudson’s Dock on Squire Pope Road. (843) 689-6767 ext 223 or coastaldiscovery.org.

May 12 – 18:
Island’s 1st Chamber Bike & Dine Week! Calling All Bicyclists & Restaurants! Join us for Hilton Head’s first Chamber Bike & Dine Week, a true pedal to the plate experience! Get your bikes ready and enjoy the Island’s over 100 miles of bike pathways and the Lowcountry’s great culinary offerings. Dine in or make a picnic basket to go! Participating restaurants will be listed on the Chamber’s Bike & Dine Week website hiltonheadisland.org/bikeanddine along with special offers.

May 14 & 28:
Learn to throw a cast net presented by The Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn, 2 p.m. This hands-on program will show you the best way to learn to ‘open that net’ on every cast. Presented by Scott Moody, a local angler, that grew up primarily with salt water fishing and diving. Ages 12 and older, cost is $10 per person and reservations are required. Beginners are welcome, and you may bring your own net, or a loaner will be made available to you. 70 Honey Horn Dr. (843) 689-6767 ext 223 or coastaldiscovery.org.

May 14:
The Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce Business Golf Classic at Berkeley Hall Club. Noon Shotgun start. Golfers from novice to pro can enjoy this fun and fast shamble format tournament! A box lunch is included as well as a reception and awards ceremony. Prizes and contests include hole in one, longest drive, closest to the pin, “Pot of Gold” contest and many more great prizes. (843) 785-3673 or hiltonheadchamber.org.

May 14:
Tanger Outlets, Hilton Head will host a Career Fair from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. As the busy summer season approaches, our stores are looking to hire for a variety of positions including Store Manager, Assistant Manager, Keyholder and Sales Associates, full time and part time. Twenty-one stores representing a wide range of retail categories will be set up in the lounge for three to six hour periods throughout the day to share information about their brand and positions available as well as to distribute/accept applications and schedule interviews with qualified candidates. No reservation is necessary to attend. Shopper Services Lounge, Tanger 1 Outlet Center Hilton Head, 1256 Fording Island Road, Bluffton SC 29910.

May 16:
Enjoy live music performed by The Headliners and great food as Shelter Cove Harbour presents “Music On the Harbour”, an outdoor concert series. This laid-back Mediterranean-style village combines the Island’s best shops, restaurants and waterfront activities in one dazzling location. 6-9 p.m. Shelter Cove is located at mile marker 8, across from Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort. (843) 785-6424 or palmettodunes.com/sheltercove.

May 16:
The Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours at Sonesta Resort Hilton. 5:30-7 p.m. Enjoy great food, along with complimentary beer and wine, door prizes and more! $10 for chamber members and $20 for non-members. (843) 785-3673 or hiltonheadchamber.org.

May 16:
Palmetto Quilt Guild monthly meeting, 1 p.m. at Hilton Head Beach and Tennis Resort, 40 Folly Field Rd. Speaker, Barbara Cline, is a national teacher and lecturer with over 30 years of quilting experience. She is currently teaching classes at Patchwork Plus. Guests are welcome for a $5 visit fee. Come early and socialize. palmettoquiltguild.org.

May 17 – 19:
Windmill Harbour Boat Show! Don’t miss the Eight In Water Boat Show. Windmill Harbour, known for some of the finest waters on the East Coast, will be showcasing some of the finest boats as well. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $10 per person. (843) 681-5600 ext. 241 or Windmill Harbour Boat Show.

May 17 – 18:
Up The Creek Pub & Grill at Broad Creek Marina “Live Music On The Water”. Friday on the dock will be Peter b. from 8-11 p.m. Saturday on the dock TBA from 1-5 p.m. Welcome Boaters to Dock, Drink, Dine, Dance and Decompress. 18 Simmons Rd. ((843) 681-3625 or upthecreekpubandgrill.com.

May 17 & 18:
Saluting the Music of Iconic Jazz Organist Jimmy Smith! The Tony Monaco Trio with 7-string jazz guitarist Howard Paul & jazz organ wizard Tony Monaco at The Jazz Corner in The Village at Wexford. Dinner reservations highly recommended. Music charge nightly. 1000 Wm. Hilton Pkwy. (843) 842-8620 or thejazzcorner.com.

May 18:
Hilton Head Island Ski Club, Annual Picnic 3 p.m. Members, skiers and non-skiers invited. Bev Moran, (843) 681-4181 or hiltonheadislandskiclub.com.

May 18:
Don‘t miss SUPfest, A celebration of Stand Up Paddleboarding, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The fun-oriented festival is free and includes paddle boarding clinics, trials and demonstrations. Clinics will be offered at 11 a.m., noon, 1p.m. and 2 p.m. Certified guides from Outside Hilton Head/Palmetto Bluff along with several national paddlesport professionals will conduct the clinics. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wilson Landing at Palmetto Bluff on the May River. (843) 686-6996 or outsidehiltonhead.com.

May 18:
Main Street Village and the Carolina Dreamers Car Club hold their monthly Classic Car Cruise-In. 6-8 p.m. Stroll around Main Street Village and vote for your favorite vintage cars. Make an evening of it and dine at one of Main Street Villages restaurants and enjoy the many shops that Main Street Village has to offer. 1500 Main Street, just outside the gate to Hilton Head Plantation off Hwy. 278. carolinadreamers.org.

May 18:
17th Annual Rib Burnoff and Barbecue Fest hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Hilton Head at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn, 12-4 p.m. Professional and amateur chefs compete for the certified judges’ and popular vote with live music, kid’s activities and more. Proceeds benefit local children’s charities. Tickets may be purchased in advance from Kiwanis members or at the gate. 70 Honey Horn Dr. (843) 689-7219, 342-2076 or hiltonheadkiwanis.com.

May 18:
Salty Dog Spring Birthday Bash & Lowcountry Boil: Join us for The Salty Dog’s Spring 25th Birthday Party. Lowcountry Boil, plus live music from Dave Kemmerly, plus Kid’s Fun & Games and Free pictures with Jake the Salty Dog. The fun starts at 4 p.m. and High Tide is at 3:08 p.m. 232 S. Sea Pines Dr. (843) 671-2233 or saltydog.com.

May 18:
All Saints Episcopal Church 26th Annual Garden Tour, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “A Potpourri of Gardens” featuring eight of the island’s most innovative gardens. Ticket price of $30 includes a luncheon served in the church’s parish hall. A boutique, art sale, bake sale, gardening lecture, organ music presentation, as well as a flower arrangement demonstration will also be held. In addition, vendors will be located on the church common with a variety of plants and related items offered for sale. All proceeds from this island classic event will be donated to six local charities. 3001 Meeting St. (843) 645-4111 or allsaints-hhi.org.

May 18:
Italian American Club presents Italian Sunday Dinner from 5-7 p.m. at St. Francis Beach City Road Family Center. $15 per person – $20 at door. Children under 10, $5 and under 5 Free! John, (843) 682-4625 or iachh.org.

May 19:
La Isla Magazine is proud to announce and produce the first annual New River Auto Mall Fiesta de Mayo 2013 at Shelter Cove Community Park, from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. This event will celebrate our Latin American & Caribbean diversity here in the Lowcountry with our main theme celebrating “Cinco de Mayo”. Join us as we extend our celebration of Cinco de Mayo well beyond the 5th of May! laislamagazine.com.

May 19:
9th Annual Hilton Head/Savannah Equestrian Exposition to be Held at Rose Hill Plantation Equestrian Center, Hwy. 278. The Spirit of the Horse remains the theme of the day’s exciting events which include Parade of Breeds, Dressage, Lowcountry Hunt Demonstration, Hunt Chase, Six Bar Jumping, Horse Racing and concluding with a thrilling Polo Match. Gates open at 11 a.m. with exhibitions beginning at 12:30 p.m., capped off by the day’s Polo Match at 2:30 p.m. General admission is $15. Proceeds benefit several charities in the Hilton Head/Savannah communities. Iva Welton, (843) 671-4865 or ivasouth@aol.com or Priscilla Russo, (843) 815-9059 or priscilla.russo@yahoo.com.

May 20 – June 29:
Photographer Donna Varner and assemblage artist Caroll Williams present a light-hearted exhibit of their art, showcasing the “Signs, Lines & Symbols” which occur frequently in their work. Gallery of Hilton Head Library, 11 Beach City Rd., and will be open during normal library hours: Mondays/Wednesdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tuesdays/Thursdays 1-8 p.m.; Fridays 1-5 p.m.; Saturdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (843) 816-1361.

May 21:
The Park Plaza Cinema will host an exclusive screening of the internet-sensation film Girl Rising, 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Girl Rising is a groundbreaking film, directed by Academy Award nominee Richard Robbins, which tells the stories of 9 extraordinary girls from 9 countries, written by 9 celebrated writers and narrated by 9 renowned actresses including Meryl Streep, Liam Neeson, Selma Hayek, Cate Blanchette, Kerry Washington, Alicia Keys, and Selena Gomez. Girl Rising showcases the strength of the human spirit and the power of education to change the world. To purchase tickets: 1. At the theater now until show times – $12 each: mannsparkplazacinema.com, 333 Office Park Rd., Suite #201. 2. Online for the 6:30 pm show – $10 each: gathr.us/screening/2699. 3. Online for the 8:30 pm show – $10 each: gathr.us/screening/2700. Portion of the proceeds going to support Girl Rising & the local GED Camp.

May 21:
The Archaeology Society of SC/Hilton Head Chapter presents Ashley Deming, Manager, Sport Diver Archaeology Management Program. Archaeologist, Maritime Research Division will speak at Discovery House, Coastal Discovery Museum on Honey Horn Plantation, 70 Honey Horn Dr., starting at 2 p.m. All ASS\C/HH meetings are free and open to the public. assc.net.

May 23:
Enjoy live music performed by The Jazz Corner Quintet and great food as Shelter Cove Harbour presents “Music On the Harbour”, an outdoor concert series. This laid-back Mediterranean-style village combines the Island’s best shops, restaurants and waterfront activities in one dazzling location. 6-9 p.m. Shelter Cove is located at mile marker 8, across from Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort. (843) 785-6424 or palmettodunes.com/sheltercove.

May 24 – 27:
Shop Tanger Outlet Centers’ BIG Memorial Day Sidewalk Sale. Find extra savings in your favorite name brand outlet stores during this four day sale plus extra savings on the sidewalks! Visit tangeroutlet.com/hilton head/coupons for the latest sales and coupon information.

May 24 – 26:
Gregg Russell Concerts under the Liberty Oak in Harbour Town, Friday-Sunday, 8-9:30 p.m. Family-oriented singer/storyteller performs sing-a-longs, ballads and silly songs with audience participation. Complimentary. (843) 842-1979 or seapines.com.

May 24 – 26:
Family entertainer, Shannon Tanner, returns to Shelter Cove Harbour for his 25th season on Hilton Head Island. Shannon performs Fri.- Sun.; 6:30 & 8:30 p.m. *NEW* Special “Island Themed” show on Friday nights starting at 6:30 p.m. (843) 686-9098 or sheltercovehiltonhead.com.

May 24 & 25:
The quintessential big band singer. Lynn Roberts with Award Winning Pianist Bob Alberti’s trio at The Jazz Corner in The Village at Wexford. Dinner reservations highly recommended. Music charge nightly. 1000 Wm. Hilton Pkwy. (843) 842-8620 or thejazzcorner.com.

May 24 – 25:
Up The Creek Pub & Grill at Broad Creek Marina “Live Music On The Water”. Friday on the dock will be Harry Santana from 8-11 p.m. Saturday on the dock Dos Amigos from 1-5 p.m. Welcome Boaters to Dock, Drink, Dine, Dance and Decompress. 18 Simmons Rd. ((843) 681-3625 or upthecreekpubandgrill.com.

May 25 & 26:
5th Annual Hilton Head Island Art Festival at Shelter Cove Harbour, 1 Harbourside Lane, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. The artistic media represented includes paintings, life-size sculptures, photographs, glass, wood, jewelry, collage and ceramics. The artists will line Shelter Cove Harbour with their gallery-style display booths transforming this popular waterfront shopping and dining destination into a high-end outdoor art gallery. Admission is free and open to the public. (843) 686-9098 or artfestival.com.

May 25:
Children’s Event: Safety Town – Bicycle Safety inspections for childern ages 5-6. Sponsored by the Hilton Head Rotary Club. 10 a.m. start at the Hilton Head Island Schools Campus. hiltonheadrotary.org.

May 26:
Hilton Head Choral Society’s “America Sings” concert, 7-8:30 p.m. Put on your red, white, and blue and join the chorus for an evening of all-American music from colonial folk songs to patriotic numbers, and a special salute to our Armed Services. $20 Reserved, $15 General Admission. First Presbyterian Church, 540 Wm. Hilton Pkwy. Bo Pearson, (843) 836-3904 or bopearson@earthlink.net.

May 29 – August 23:
Gregg Russell Concerts under the Liberty Oak in Harbour Town, Every Night except Saturdays, 8-9:30 p.m. Family-oriented singer/storyteller performs sing-a-longs, ballads and silly songs with audience participation. Complimentary. (843) 842-1979 or seapines.com.

May 31 – July 7:
sfu ma to (n) without lines or borders at Coastal Discovery Museum! The artists include Halley Yates, Liz McGinnes, David Warren, Sara Lucas, Maxine Uttal, Susan Patton and L. Robert Stanfield. This exhibition represents a compilation of individual talent, points of view, and artistic media. It presents an experience for the artists and the viewer which extends beyond the obvious. Workshop classes will be held during the exhibition on select Tues.-Fri., at the Museum. Reservations are required for the workshops. The exhibit will be on display in the Hilton Head Regional Health Care Temporary Exhibit Gallery, open Mon.-Sat., from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sun., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 70 Honey Horn Dr. (843) 689-6767 ext 223 or coastaldiscovery.org.

May 31 & June 1:
Celebrating the Music of Branford Marsalis! The Dave Potter Quartet, Saxophonist Miguel Alvarado, Pianist Louis Heriveaux, Bassist Tommy Sauter & Drummer Dave Potter at The Jazz Corner in The Village at Wexford. Dinner reservations highly recommended. Music charge nightly. 1000 Wm. Hilton Pkwy. (843) 842-8620 or thejazzcorner.com.

May 31 – June 1:
Up The Creek Pub & Grill at Broad Creek Marina “Live Music On The Water”. Friday on the dock will be Allan Stockard from 8-11 p.m. Saturday on the dock Chilikya 1 Reggae from 1-5 p.m. Welcome Boaters to Dock, Drink, Dine, Dance and Decompress. 18 Simmons Rd. ((843) 681-3625 or upthecreekpubandgrill.com.

May 31:
Island Tattoo Co. invites you to their Grand Re-Opening/Open House with a raffle to win a $100 tattoo of your choice. Come by any day in May and purchase your $1 raffle ticket for a chance to win the $100 tattoo. Drawing will be held on Fri., May 31. Be there or be square. Doors open at noon. 115 Arrow Rd. (843) 785-3344 or islandtattoocompanyhhi.com.