What is happening in Hilton Head & Bluffton this month??
Thursday Nights at Shelter Cove!
Music and Fun – CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS
Arts & Culture
May River Magic art exhibit
When: Times vary, May 1-28
Where: The SOBA Gallery
Details: John Kenney captures a colorful expression of the Bluffton State of Mind in the May featured artist exhibit at The Society of Bluffton Artists gallery in Old Town Bluffton. The oil painting exhibit will run May 1-28, with an opening reception from 5-7 p.m. May 6 at the gallery. sobagallery.com
Charity & Community
Original Gullah Festival
When: Times vary, May 26-28
Where: Henry Chambers Waterfront Park, Beaufort
Details: Arts and crafts, local cuisine and Gullah favorites, storytelling, dancing, jazz, blues, reggae and African drums are some things you’ll see and hear at this festival. originalgullahfestival.org
Hilton Head Art Festival
When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., May 28 & 10 a.m.-4 p.m., May 29
Where: Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina
Details: Presented by Nash Gallery, this year’s Hilton Head Island Art Festival will feature a wide selection of art, including pottery, glass, wood, jewelry, photography and more. Experience fine art, casual dining, local entertainment and shopping at Shelter Cove Harbour. sheltercovehiltonhead.com
Memorial Day weekend at the Bluff
Celebrate the official commencement of the summer with a Memorial Day weekend at the Bluff. The sunshine is plentiful, and activities abound. montagehotels.com/palmettobluff
MAY EVENTS
- Splash Zone: 10-11 a.m., May 27, Inn Family Pool
- Krewe Sunglass Trunk Show: 9 a.m.-6 p.m., May 27 & 28, Treasures
- Oyster Social: 3:30-4:30 p.m., May 27 & 28, Inn Backyard
- Anatomie Personal Shopping Experience: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., May 28, Spa Montage
- Fore & Aft Memorial BBQ: 5-9 p.m., May 29, Fore & Aft
Food & Drink
Hilton Head Distillery Cocktail Classes
Take your cocktail game up a notch with a mixology class (or two) that inspires you to shake up delicious and creative sips like never before. Classes are from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Hilton Head Distillery. Hiltonheaddistillery.com
MAY CLASSES
- Island Time Cocktail Class: May 18 & June 1
Tuesday wine tastings
When: 5-7 p.m., every Tuesday
Where: Rollers Wine & Spirits
Details: Enjoy a wine tasting led by Rollers’ certified sommeliers, featuring up to a half dozen new wines and some familiar favorites, live music on the garden patio and cheese plates and other small bites available to order. Call 843-842-1200 to reserve your spot.
Lecture & Classes
Art League Hilton Head Island classes
Markets & Shopping
Farmers and Art Markets
Enjoy the local flavors of the Lowcountry with some of these regular farmers’ and art markets:
- Bluffton Farmers Market: 12-5 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 Root and Bloom Market: 3-7 p.m., Wednesdays, Martin Family Park in Bluffton
- Beaufort First Friday: 5-8 p.m., first Friday of each month, Downtown Beaufort
- Hilton Head Community Market: 9 a.m.-noon, Saturdays, Shelter Cove Community Park
- Bluffton Night Bazaar: 5-8 p.m., first Thursday of each month, Burnt Church Distillery
- Farmers & Makers Market: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., every Tuesday, The Shops at Sea Pines Center
- First Thursdays Art Market: 4-7 p.m., every Thursday, The Shops at Sea Pines Center
Music & Entertainment
Music & Taste on the Harbour
This exciting seasonal event returns at the Neptune Statue, combining the best local bands with delicious food and drinks. This pet-friendly outdoor concert series features a variety of bands on select Thursday nights from 6-9 p.m. See the full lineup at sheltercovehiltonhead.com.
Spring Concert Series
The May lineup for The Rooftop Bar Spring Concert Series is in. therooftophhi.com
MAY EVENTS
- Deas Guyz: 8 p.m., May 26
The Jets: The Music of Sir Elton John
When: 5:30 & 8 p.m., May 28
Where: Kind of Blue
Details: Hear The Jets, a band that recreates the sound of Elton in concert in the 21st century, featuring the same high-energy rocking piano and rocking band. kindofbluehhisc.com
2023 Live Music Lineup
Check out live music every night from 5-8 p.m. at Skull Creek Boathouse. Here’s the 2023 lineup:
- Mondays: CC Witt
- Tuesdays and Thursdays: Sonny Bond
- Wednesdays: Sarah Poole
- Fridays: Matt Mackelcan
- Saturdays: Victor Solis
- Sundays: La Bodega Lite
BCD Concert Series: The Chilly Willy Band
When: 6-9 p.m., May 26
Where: Burnt Church Distillery
Details: Join the distillery the fourth Friday of each month for a BCD Concert Series featuring the Chilly Willy Band. burntchurchdistillery.com
Sports & Outdoors
May Races
Palmetto Bluff Conservancy events
With a vast outdoor classroom at our fingertips, the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy team members are ambassadors to residents and guests, introducing them to this landscape in ways large and small, structured and informal. Tours, classes and workshops, programs, research and field trips are all available to facilitate this environmental learning process. Check the website for a complete list of events. palmettobluff.com/conservation
- Brown Bag Lunch: Sea Turtles: Noon-1 p.m., May 24
The Sea Pines Resort Events & Activities
Spend some time outside this month with one of these events at The Sea Pines Resort. Check its website for details. seapines.com/events
- Forest Preserve Wagon Journey: 4-5 p.m., Mondays, Sea Pines Forest Preserve
Bluffton Events
Farmers & Art Markets
Enjoy the local flavors of the Lowcountry with some of these regular farmers’ and art markets:
* Bluffton Farmer’s Market: 12-5 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 Root and Bloom Market: 3-7 p.m., Wednesdays, Martin Family Park in Bluffton
* Beaufort First Friday: 5-8 p.m., first Friday of each month, Downtown Beaufort
* Hilton Head Community Market: 9 a.m.-noon, Saturdays, Shelter Cove Community Park
* Bluffton Night Bazaar: 5-8 p.m., first Thursday of each month, Burnt Church Distillery
Palmetto Bluff Conservancy events – CLICK HERE for Palmetto Bluff Magazine
With a vast outdoor classroom at our fingertips, the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy team members are ambassadors to each resident and guest, introducing them to this landscape in ways large and small, structured and informal. Tours, classes and workshops, programs, research and field trips are all available to facilitate this environmental learning process. palmettobluff.com/conservation