Hairspray: The Broadway Musical
2026-05-06 19:30, 2026-05-08 19:30, 2026-05-09 19:30, 2026-05-10 14:00, 2026-05-12 19:30 (America/New_York) | Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928, United States
You Can’t Stop the Beat!
In 1962 Baltimore, Maryland, quirky teen Tracy Turnblad’s dream is to dance on The Corny Collins Show, a local TV dance program based on the real-life Buddy Deane Show.
​Overnight, Tracy transforms from a nobody into a star, and uses her newfound influence to advocate for racial integration on the show. Tracy faces scrutiny and bullying from the network producer, Velma, and her popular yet vicious, daughter Amber. With the help of the teenage heartthrob Link, host Corny Collins, and Motormouth Maybelle, Tracy strives to overcome the odds to integrate The Corny Collins Show. The Tony Award-winning Hairspray continues to be a crowd-pleasing favorite, not only because of its wit and charm, but also because of the beautiful message of acceptance and progress that it portrays. The bright, energetic story of Tracy Turnblad teaches us all to look past the color of one’s skin and fight for every human being’s equal rights.

Directed by David Grindrod
https://ci.ovationtix.com/35023/production/1265861

All Creatures Great and Small Art Exhibit
2026-05-07 09:00 - 16:30, 2026-05-12 09:00 - 16:30 | The Sea Pines Community Center, 71 Lighthouse Road, Hilton Head Island, 29928, United States
Members of the public are invited to the unveiling of the Artists of Sea Pines new show, All Creatures Great and Small. The opening reception is Wednesday, April 29, 4:30-6:30 pm at the Sea Pines Community Center, 71
Lighthouse Road in Sea Pines.
This will be the artists’ second show of 2026 and a first time collaboration with the Hilton Head Humane Organization, which this year is celebrating its 50th anniversary of service to Beaufort County.
The public is warmly invited to the opening reception where guests may enjoy complimentary refreshments and live music performed by The Sharp 5. Over 70 new works of art will be on display and returning for this
show will be the popular raffle of art and artistic items with proceeds going to the Hilton Head Humane Organization.
Spotlight Artist for All Creatures Great and Small, Jeanie Hooper will present a special collection of her colorful photos on wrapped canvas showcasing low country flora and fauna. A special addition by Jeanie will be a series
of abstract collages featuring her handmade papers and
stamps.

Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery
2026-05-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Historic Site, 574 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, 29926, US
Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Outdoor Learning Center 574 William Hilton Parkway, Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour
The Island’s history comes to life every Tuesday at 10:00 am at Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum with this trip back in time, featuring costumed tour guides sharing fascinating stories of Hilton Head Island’s past. Visit the gravesites of four Revolutionary War heroes and find out about the bloody skirmish that was fought just steps away. Explore the island’s oldest structure and learn about the planters who built it. You’ll learn their stories of the Colonial era on Hilton Head Island and more as you tour one of the island’s most intriguing sites.

Registration required!
$10.00
843-686-6560 or www.heritagelib.org

Time Collage - Layers of Life - Debi
2026-05-07 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-08 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-09 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-10 12:00 - 16:00 | Art League of Hilton Head, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928, United States
Layers of Life:
Artwork by Debi West
Local artist and longtime art educator Debi West brings Layers of Life to the Art League Gallery this April. Showcasing more than forty years of creative exploration, the exhibition revisits and transforms works from her personal archive, turning past canvases, photographs, and surfaces into renewed expressions. Emphasizing curiosity, reflection, and the evolving nature of art, Layers of Life encourages viewers to engage with each piece as part of a living process where meaning grows and shifts over time.
“Layers of Life is a conversation between who I was, who I am, and who I am still becoming. It is both a personal archive and a shared experience,” says West. “Rather than leaving earlier pieces behind, I return to them—recycling, reworking, and reimagining them—so that nothing is erased and each layer carries traces of what came before, reflecting how meaning accumulates through experience, reflection, and time.”
With more than four decades in the visual arts, West has built a career shaped by both studio practice and art education. She spent 25 years teaching in Gwinnett County, Georgia—including 10 years as Fine Arts Department Chair at North Gwinnett High School—before transitioning into educational consulting and graduate instruction, where she continues to mentor educators through her writing and teaching.
A nationally recognized artist and retired art educator, West has exhibited her work nationwide. She was named National Elementary Art Educator, National Southeastern Secondary Art Educator, and Distinguished Fellow of the National Art Education Association, and has authored more than 200 articles and several books.
With Layers of Life, West invites visitors to engage directly with the work. “As an art educator, I have always believed that art is most powerful when it invites participation,” she says. “Visitors are invited to contribute images, marks, and ideas, collectively building a piece that will shift and metamorphosize throughout the course of the exhibition.”

First Thursday Artisan Alley
2026-05-07 16:00 - 19:00 | Sea Pines Center, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928, United States
We’re excited to kick off the First Thursday Artisan Alley — this is a monthly art walk at The Shops of Sea Pines Center featuring local artists, live music, food vendors, and community charity partners. Stroll through the plaza, discover unique handmade pieces, and support local creativity and causes.
A celebration of local art, music, food, and community. Stroll the plaza, meet local makers, enjoy live music, and support causes close to home.

Lavon Stevens Presents: Jazz in The Key of Life featuring Louise Spencer
2026-05-07 17:15 | The Jazz Corrner, 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928, United States
Show Ticket $10 – $20
Dinner is required with all reservations.

*6:30 PM SHOW – DINNER RESERVATIONS FROM 5:15 PM

*9:00 PM SHOW – DINNER RESERVATIONS FROM 8:00 PM

Lavon Stevens Presents: Jazz in the Key of Life An unforgettable night of jazz, blues, and timeless hits!

Join us for a high-energy celebration of iconic music as Lavon Stevens and his all-star band honor the sounds of Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Al Jarreau, Johnny Mercer, and more.

Featuring the sensational powerhouse vocalist Louise Spencer, whose soaring vocals and commanding presence light up the stage, alongside pianist and vocalist Lavon Stevens, drummer Jimmy Charles, and bassist/vocalist Clarence Williams — this dynamic ensemble brings the music to life with soul, style, and swing.

Jazz in the Key of Life is more than a concert — it’s a can’t-miss night of passion, rhythm, and pure musical magic.

Live Music at Red Fish of Hilton Head
2026-05-08 18:30 | Red Fish Restaurant, 8 Archer Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC, United States
Enjoy live music with Scott Camp every Friday from 6:30pm.

Steel Magnolias
2026-05-08 19:30, 2026-05-09 19:30, 2026-05-10 14:00 | Sea Glass Stage at Coligny, 1 No. Forest Beach Drive, Hilton Head Island, 29928, United States
“Steel Magnolias,” a beloved comedy-drama that celebrates friendship, resilience, and the strength of women, takes the stage at Sea Glass Stage Company in Coligny Plaza May 1-17. The action is set in Truvy’s beauty shop in a small town in Louisiana, where four longtime friends gather weekly to get their hair done and their spirits lifted. Add in Shelby, the engaged daughter of one of the ladies, plus a shy new stylist who is struggling with a failed marriage, and the scene is set for some mild wedding drama, lots of laughs (often at one another’s expense), and a few surprises.
As the story evolves and reveals a health crisis, the women strengthen their bond as they face adversity – clinging to hope, trust in one another, and the endurance of their shared relationships.
Purchase tickets at sgstage.org.

Let's Be FRANK - Celebrating the Frank Sinatra Songbook - The Christian Tamburr Quartet featuring Acclaimed Vocalist Sachal Vasandani
2026-05-08 20:00 | The Jazz Corner 1000 William Hilton Pkwy, Hilton Head Island, SC, United States
Show Ticket $25 – $35
Dinner is required with all reservations.
*6:30 PM SHOW – DINNER RESERVATIONS FROM 5:15 PM (SOLD OUT)
*9:00 PM SHOW – DINNER RESERVATIONS FROM 8:00 PM
Let’s Be FRANK – Celebrating the Frank Sinatra Small Group Songbook
Christian Tamburr – Piano/Vibraphone
Sachal Vasandani – Vocals
Billy Thornton – Bass
Carmen Intorre Jr. – Drums
Thoroughly rooted in Jazz, award winning vocalist Sachal Vasandani has the swagger to front the most swinging big bands and the vulnerability to present definitive classic ballads in a trio. With fresh new arrangements by vibraphonist/pianist Christian Tamburr, Sachal leads us through the rare styling of Sinatra with a small group, which includes music broadcast between 1953-1955 on his radio show To Be Perfectly Frank, late 40’s sides for Columbia and the 1959 Live in Australia recording with Red Norvo.

Shelter Cove Community Market
2026-05-09 09:30 - 12:30 | Shelter Cove Community Park, 39 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island
Markets held weekly February through December, rain or shine. Shop small with local makers, bakers and more!

VENDORS

The HHI Community Market was started in 2022 by four local business owners who saw a need and filled it. With a passion to foster community and bring a spotlight to local nonprofits, the market partners with Island Rec to bring a mix of local farmers, makers, bakers & more to a new weekly Saturday morning market. Dedicated to vendor success and community involvement, 50%+ of all vendor fees collected are donated monthly to our featured nonprofits.

Live Music at Red Fish of Hilton Head
2026-05-09 18:00 | Red Fish Restaurant, 8 Archer Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC, United States
Enjoy live music with John Brackett every Thursday and Saturday from 6:30pm.

Time Collage - Layers of Life - Debi West
2026-05-11 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-12 11:00 - 16:00 | Art League of Hilton Head, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928, United States

Live Music at Red Fish of Hilton Head
2026-05-11 18:00 | Red Fish Restaurant, 8 Archer Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC, United States
Enjoy live music with Charlie Curtis from 6 pm every Monday at Red Fish Restaurant.

Martin Lesch Presents - A Journey Through Jazz
2026-05-11 20:00 | The Jazz Corner 1000 William Hilton Pkwy, Hilton Head Island, SC, United States
Show Ticket $10 – $20
Dinner is required with all reservations

*6:30 PM SHOW – DINNER RESERVATIONS FROM 5:15 PM SOLD OUT
*9:00 PM SHOW – DINNER RESERVATIONS FROM 8:00 PM

Acclaimed pianist Martin Lesch leads a high-energy journey through jazz—from its early roots to bold reimaginings of modern pop.

With decades of international performance and recording experience, Lesch teams up with guitarist Jackson Evans, a Utah-born Benedetto artist known for his exceptional tone and inventive solos, and dynamic percussionist Chris Russell.

The trio is joined by renowned saxophonist Stutz Wimmer, esteemed bassist Tyrone Mack, and other talented guests to deliver a genre-spanning experience that honors jazz tradition while pushing it into fresh, unexpected territory. Familiar tunes, forgotten gems, and inspired improvisation—Journey Through Jazz brings it all to life.

Farmers & Makers Market
2026-05-12 10:00 - 14:00 | Shops at Sea Pines Center, 71 Lighthouse Road, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928, United States
Fresh produce is just the beginning, with an array of fruits and vegetables progressing through the season – from blueberries to heirloom tomatoes to sweet country corn to peaches and beyond – right here every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the plaza amid The Shops at Sea Pines Center.
More That’s Fresh, More That’s Local
Artisans in every conceivable medium, from leather or fiber arts to painting and ceramics, have chosen the Farmers & Makers Market as a prime place to offer their handiwork. Folks come to find out what’s fun to do this week, as well as for the produce and crafts they can discover here.

Live Music Lineup at Skull Creek Boathouse
2026-05-12 17:00 - 20:00 | Skull Creek Boathouse, 2 Squire Pope Road, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29926, United States

Fat Tuesdays - A Swinging Celebration of New Orleans and Beyond
2026-05-12 17:15 | The Jazz Corner 1000 William Hilton Pkwy, Hilton Head Island, SC, United States
Show Ticket $10 – $20
Dinner is required with all reservations.

*6:30 PM SHOW – DINNER RESERVATIONS FROM 5:15 PM
*9:00 PM SHOW – DINNER RESERVATIONS FROM 8:00 PM

Experience the spirit of New Orleans every week at The Jazz Corner with The Jazz Corner Ensemble, featuring pianist Eric Jones, bassist Dave Masteller, percussionist Chris Russell, and rotating special guests including saxophonist Dean St. Hillaire, trumpeter James Berry, and more!

Each performance brings something new, capturing the joyful energy and rhythmic heartbeat of the Crescent City—where jazz traditions shine and swing takes center stage. The “Beyond” of FAT TUESDAYS celebrates not only the music of New Orleans itself but also the artists and sounds deeply inspired by its rich musical heritage. Celebrating the sounds of New Orleans and the music it has inspired everywhere, FAT TUESDAYS is a lively, swinging tribute to the music that moves us all.

Live Music at Red Fish of Hilton Head
2026-05-12 18:00 | Red Fish Restaurant, 8 Archer Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC, United States
Enjoy live music with Martin Lesch from 6 pm every Tuesday at Red Fish Restaurant.
