Lectures & Literature
Poetry Reading Series: Poetry & Patrón - Tio's Latin American Kitchen - Oct. 22, Oct. 29 & Nov. 5
Stories Surround Us: A Community Archaeology Town Hall - Presented by Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park at the Town of Hilton Head Island Town Hall - Oct. 21
Legends & Luminaries Lecture Series - Coastal Discovery Museum - Oct. 23 & 30; Nov. 6, 20; Dec. 4
Speakers Series - World Affairs Council - First Presbyterian Church - Oct. 24, Nov. 7 & 14
The Lowcountry Reads & Community Conversation - Presented by the Lowcountry Coalition Against Hate - Head Island Public Library - Nov. 5
Author Talk and Book Signing with Mary Nestor - Hilton Head Island Library - Nov. 10
Revolutionary War Series - Heritage Library - Oct. 15, Oct. 29 & Nov. 5
Revolutionary War Lecture Series - Coastal Discovery Museum - Oct. 15, 22, 29, & Nov. 12
Music
Bob Masteller’s Jazz For All Ages Festival - Sonesta Resort - Oct. 12 & 13
Rock N' Ribs Music & BBQ Fest - Coligny Plaza - Oct. 25
HHSO Symphony Under the Stars - Lowcountry Celebration Park - Oct. 17
Songwriter Series - Lowcountry Celebration Park, Oct. 16, 23 & 30 - 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra Series - Dvořák Cello Concerto - First Presbyterian ChurchOct. 19 & 20
Women of Rock: HHSO Supper Club Series - Soundwaves - Oct. 26
Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra Series - Marcus Roberts Plays Rhapsody in Blue - First Presbyterian Church - Nov. 9 & 10
Theatre & Dance
Come From Away - Arts Center of Coastal Carolina - Performances through Sunday, Oct. 26
Mary Poppins - The Broadway Musical - Hilton Head Prep Main Street Theatre - Oct. 15 - 19
The Roommate - Lean Ensemble Theater - Hilton Head Prep Main Street Theatre - Oct. 31 - Nov. 9 (Talk backs on Nov. 1, 2, 7 & 9)
The Nutcracker - Hilton Head Dance Theatre - Seahawk Cultural Center - Nov. 14-16, 21, 22 & 23
Visual Arts
“Deliberately Unpredictable: Art Beyond Tradition” - Coastal Discovery Museum - Through Nov. 4
“Redemption: Paintings by Terry Beylotte” - Art League of Hilton Head - Through Nov 7
Wine Down Wednesday - Arts, Authors, and Refreshments - Village at Wexford - Oct 22
“For the Birds” - Sea Pines Community Center - Oct. 29 throughout Crescendo
“It’s Thursday! Artists of the Round Table” - Coastal Discovery Museum - Beginning Nov 12; Reception Nov 13
Studio Tour - Art League of Hilton Head - Nov. 8
Full Spectrum Studio Exhibit - Art League of Hilton Head - Nov 11 - 15, Reception Nov 12
“Gallery of Gifts” - Art League of Hilton Head Gallery - Nov 18 - Jan 3, Reception Nov 19
“The Beautiful Game” (through Nov. 16) & “A Stitch in Time” (starting Oct. 20) - Exhibitions at the Island Recreation Center
Kick-off Party in the Park!
Tuesday, Oct 14 - 4:30 - 7:00 PM
Shelter Cove Community Park Free
Join us in the park for a party with live musical performances, art market, hands-on activities, and food and drink. Meet and mingle with representatives from our diverse cultural and arts organizations. Explore dozens of booths featuring original artwork and information about local cultural groups
The event is the annual launch to our month-long celebration and is incredible fun. At this year's event we welcome Nashville songwriter and performer Phoenix Mendoza to the stage We will also have performances by the cast from the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina’s production of Come From Away , the Hilton Head Dance Theater, and selections from Hilton Head Preparatory School’s production of Mary Poppins And, don’t miss the special appearance by the Rays from Pockets Full of Sunshine.
After Party at Tio's Latin Kitchen!
Bob Masteller’s Jazz For All Ages Festival
Oct. 12 & 13 - Noon - 10:30 PM
Sonesta Resort
Oct. 12 - Celebrate 125 Years of The Duke with the electrifying ULYSSES OWENS JR. BIG BAND featuring the incomparable MS. LISA FISCHER – a soul-stirring tribute to Ellington: The Music • The Legacy • The Legend
Oct. 13 - Jump in the Line! Join GRAMMY-nominated vocalist RENÉ MARIE and her powerhouse band, Experiment in Truth, for a joyful and poignant salute to Harry Belafonte, the legendary King of Calypso!
Sponsored by the Junior Jazz Foundation More
Songwriter Series
Oct. 16, 23 & 30 - 5:30 -7:30 PM
@ JazzForAllAges.com
Each day begins with a Swingin’ Jazz Brunch! Witness the stunning vocals of BRITTANY TURNIPSEED, where gospel roots meet jazz brilliance – and the winner of Amateur Night at the Apollo brings the house down! Drift into timeless elegance as EDWIN G. HAMILTON presents "Unforgettable: A Tribute to Nat King Cole” – a heartfelt, intimate performance honoring one of the greatest voices in jazz history.
Presented by the Town of Hilton Head Island Office of Cultural Affairs
Lowcountry Celebration Park
Join us to celebrate original music from songwriters. These free concerts showcase musicians with a deep catalog of original work. Bring your blanket, chairs and a picnic to enjoy. Food and beverages available for purchase on site.
Oct. 16 - Phoenix Mendoza brings his storytelling and songs to our stage, along with some of his original oil paintings from Nashville, TN. Discover the stories behind his music and incredible artwork.
Oct. 23 - Matt Eckstine’s music draws from a wide range of influences, including Tom Petty, Jack Johnson, Steve Earle, and James Taylor. He has grown from his John Prineinfluenced roots into a singular singer/songwriter inspired heavily by his Lowcountry home of nearly 20 years.
Oct. 30 - Swampfire Songwriter’s Round
Come from Away
Through Oct. 26th (Tuesdays - Sundays)
Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
More Info @ ArtsHHI.com
Winner of four Olivier Awards including Best New Musical in London and the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical on Broadway, this smash hit show shares the incredible real-life story of the 7,000 air passengers from all over the world who were grounded in Canada during the wake of 9/11, and the small Newfoundland community that invited these ‘come from aways’ into their lives with open hearts.
With soaring music, this joyous story brings spirited locals and global passengers together to forge friendships that will stay with them forever. The first female American Airlines captain, the quick-thinking town mayor, the mother of a New York firefighter and the eager local news reporter are among the many real characters caught at the start of the moment that changed the course of history and whose stories became a true celebration of hope, humanity and unity.
Deliberately Unpredictable: Art Beyond Tradition Through Nov. 4
Coastal Discovery Museum
DeliberatelyUnpredictable,anexhibitionbytheArtBeyondTradition Group,isondisplayattheCoastalDiscoveryMuseum.Thisbiennialshow features12Lowcountryabstractartistsworkinginvariousmedia, includingpainting,collage,encaustic,sculpture,mixedmedia,andink. Admissionisfree.
More Info @ CoastalDiscovery.org
More Info @ HHPrep.org
Mary Poppins
Oct. 15 - 19
Hilton Head Prep Main Street Theatre
One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect musical! Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, Cameron Mackintosh and Disney's Mary Poppins delighted Broadway audiences for over 2,500 performances and received nominations for nine Olivier and seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Mary Poppins is an enchanting mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable songs, breathtaking dance numbers and astonishing stagecraft. Presented by Hilton Head Prepatory School.
Revolutionary War Lecture Series
2:30 - 3:30 PM
Coastal Discovery Museum
Oct. 15 - Dorothy Sinkler Richardson: The Woman Who Saved Francis Marion’s Life - Peggy Pickett
Oct. 22 - Beaufort District in the American Revolution - Stephen Wise
Oct. 29 - The Siege of Savannah - Coastal Heritage Society
Nov. 12 - Musketry, Infantry, and Guerrilla Tactics During the RevolutionCoastal Heritage Society
Nov. 19 - Loyalists & Liberty: Savannah in the American Revolution - Coastal Heritage Society
Info @ CoastalDiscovery.org More Info @ HHSO.org
Ghosts and Myths of Hilton Head Island
Oct. 17, 18, 24, & 25 - 7:00 PM
Presented by the Heritage Library Zion Chapel of Ease Cemetery
Experience the chills of the paranormal stories of Hilton Head Island as we bring to life Lydia Davant, Andrew Baynard, Cap’n Jack Stoney, Mary Kirk, Paulson Schwarzer, and Williams Eddings Baynard. Witness the Hilton Head Island of the 18th and 19th centuries through their eyes on a journey beyond the cemetery gates. Hear firsthand the ghost stories about the Harbour Town Lighthouse, the Baynard Funeral Procession, and the Blue Lady of Hilton Head Island.
Symphony Under the Stars - Cabaret Café
Oct. 17 - 7:30 PM
Lowcountry Celebration Park Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra
Info @ HeritageLib.org
Join us for Cabaret Café, an unforgettable evening inspired by the bold spirit and sultry charm of 1930s cabarets in Berlin, Paris, Harlem, and Buenos Aires
Vocalist Victoria Okafor brings the era to life with powerful renditions of iconic songs by Kander & Ebb (Cabaret, Chicago), Kurt Weill (Threepenny Opera), Édith Piaf (“La Vie en Rose”), Bessie Smith (“Empress of the Blues”), and timeless tango classics
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9th Annual Gullah Food Festival
Oct. 18 - 10 AM - 4 PM Gullah Museum of Hilton Head
Join us as vendors serve up their best pot of food with recipes of Shrimp and Grits, Seafood Gumbo, Deviled Crabs, Stewed Chicken and more
An all ages event that celebrates the heritage and the tradition of the Island Gullah music, storytellers, food vendors, and Gullah games. Special guests include Chef BJ Dennis, Ron and Natalie Daise of Gullah Gullah Island
More Info @ GullahMuseumHHI.org
843 Lowcountry Southern Soul & Line Dance Festival
Oct. 18 - 4 -8 PM
Lowcountry Celebration Park
Get ready to put those boots on the ground as the hottest artist in Southern Soul 803 Fresh will be performing live at the Celebration Park on Hilton Head Island, SC. 803 Fresh is not coming alone. He's bringing a special guest with him, rising southern blues star Jake Carter. There will be food trucks and arts and craft vendors. So, mark your calendars. Bring your lawn chairs and make sure to bring your friends and family along.
Oct. 13 and 14 - 5-7 PM - Slowcountry BBQ - Coligny Free Line Dancing classes ahead of the Festival
Italian Heritage Festival
Oct. 18 - 11 AM - 4 PM
Coastal Discovery Museum - Sponsored by the Italian American Club of Hilton Head
The 15th Annual Italian Heritage Festival returns to the Coastal Discovery Museum! A number of booths will be dedicated to traditional Italian foods, such as cheeses, breads, pasta, fish, meatballs, sausage and calzones, and delicious sweets, including Italian ice, gelato, biscotti and zeppolis – many sponsored by local restaurants.
As always, the Festival is a robust celebration of Italian culture with food and live entertainment. The crowd-pleasing grape stomping contest and pizza eating contests return! The Festival will offer a full slate of activities for locals, visitors, and kids.
More Info @ IACHH.org/Italian-Heritage-Festival
Poetry Reading Series: Poetry & Patrón
Oct 22, 29 & Nov 5 - 6 - 8 PM (Seating Open at 5:00, Poetry at 6:00)
Tio's Latin American Kitchen
Oct. 22 - Poems by Deridre Garr Johns & John Hoppenthaler; Music by Ty Miller & Don Moxley
Oct. 29 - Poem by Zachery Williams; Music by Corey Tate
Nov. 5 - Poetry and Comedy by Brooke Barry & Matt Stock; Music by the Hilton Head Jammers
Join us Wednesday evenings during Crescendo to celebrate the written word with acclaimed local and regional poets reading their newest work in the most exciting ways
Paint a Rock - Leave a Legacy
Oct. 25 - 10 AM - 3 PM Art League Academy - 106 Cordillo Parkway
Bring your creativity and join the Art Acad friendly event Help fill the new painted r hand-painted designs for the entire com are welcome!
Info @ArtLeagueHHI.org
From childhood comic sketches to vivid works created in confinement, Terry Beylotte’s art reflects resilience and renewal. His latest exhibition showcases pieces forged in adversity yet filled with hope, using bold color and symbolism to trace a journey from darkness to light.
Beylotte’s path is unconventional. Incarcerated at 16, he discovered painting in 2013 through a program at Allendale Correctional. What began as an outlet grew into a calling, leading him to cofound Art 4 Hope and the Advanced Artists of Allendale, which brought inmate art to the public for the first time at the Art League Gallery. More Info @ ArtLeagueHHI.org
Art Exhibits at the Island Recreation Center
The Beautiful Game - Through Nov. 16
The Beautiful Game is an exhibition of poetry and art. We asked the poets of South Carolina to write poems on the theme of the Beautiful Game. Come and walk along the wall at the Rec Center to read poems and view arts!
A Stitch in Time - Oct. 20 - Nov. 15
The Heritage Library is commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with a unique quilt that highlights South Carolina's contributions and Hilton Head Island's history over the past 250 years.
Legends & Luminaries - Speaker Series
Select Thursdays
CoastalDiscovery Museum
For its 40th anniversary, the Coastal Discovery Museum is hosting a lecture series featuring community figures who shaped Hilton Head Island, sharing firsthand stories from 1985 and earlier.
Oct. 23 - 3 PM - Gullah Days: Stories from the Heart of Hilton Head - Thomas C. Barnwell, Jr., Emory Campbell, and Louise Cohen
Oct. 30 - 5 PM - The Greenery: From Humble Nursery to Island Landmark - Ruthie Edwards
Nov. 6 - 5 PM - Growing up with Charlie’s Bistro - Margaret Golson Pearman
Nov. 20 - 5 PM - Reflections on Charles Fraser and the Making of Sea Pines - Wyman Fraser-Davis
Dec. 4 - 5 PM - Artist and Pioneer of Hilton Head’s Round Table - Louanne LaRoche
Speakers
Series
Oct. 24, Nov. 7, & Nov. 14 - 10 AM
First Presbyterian Church
The World Affairs Council strives to engage, educate and inspire the community regarding world affairs Guests are welcome at their speaker series, but reservations are required
Oct. 24 - Marwan Muasher - Shifting Political Dynamics in the Middle East
Nov. 7 - Joseph Cirincione - America’s National Security and Nuclear Weapons
Nov. 14 - Dennis Kwok - The Fall of Hong Kong and the Implications for Taiwan
Shelter Cove Sculpture Trail
Throughout Crescendo
Shelter Cove Community Park More Info @ CultureHHI.org
Explore the Hilton Head Island Sculpture Trail and the Poetry Trail, featuring three new sculptures by Georgia artist Dana Montlack. Installed this spring, these pieces honor the island's ecosystems and are located in Veterans' Memorial Park.
Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra
First Presbyterian Church
The Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra’s 44th season, themed "MUSIC for EVERYONE!" includes a diverse array of concerts and events, showcasing the orchestra's commitment to musical excellence and community engagement.
Season Opener - Dvořák Cello Concerto - Orchestra Series
Oct 19 - 4:00 PM & Oct 20 - 7:30 PM
Kick off the 2025–26 season with Dvořák’s soulful Cello Concerto featuring Christine Lamprea and Haydn’s vibrant Symphony No. 102. Though separated by a century, both works celebrate music's transcendent power across borders and time.
Marcus Roberts Plays Rhapsody in Blue - Orchestra Series
Nov. 9, 4 PM & Nov 10, 7:30 PM
This dynamic program honors the roots and future of American music with a tribute to Black composers, Gullah traditions, and jazz-inspired symphonic works. It features Marcus Roberts’ reimagined Rhapsody in Blue, pieces by Carlos Simon, and a new arrangement of James P. Johnson’s Yamekraw, reshaping the American musical experience.
Women of Rock - HHSO - Supper Club Series
Oct. 26- Doors open at 6, Dinner at 6:30, Concert at 7:30 PM Soundwaves
Women of Rock is a vibrant cabaret honoring female rock legends. The performance features iconic hits from artists like Joni Mitchell, known for her storytelling; Tina Turner, the electrifying queen of rock 'n' roll; and Bonnie Raitt, celebrated for her soulful guitar and heartfelt ballads.
Stories Surround Us: A Community Archaeology Town Hall
Oct. 21 - 10 AM - 12 PM
Town of Hilton Head Island - Town Hall
What did archaeologists and 75+ community members discover beneath Mitchelville's soil this spring? Find out at our free Community Archaeology Town Hall- This is a follow up event to our May Community Archaeology Dig, showcasing what we worked to find! See real artifacts, learn what they reveal about the first free self-governed town of formerly enslaved people in the American South, and discover what happens next for archaeology at Mitchelville.
Info @ digmitchelville.org
Rock N’ Ribs Music & BBQ Fest
Oct. 25 - 5:30 PM
Coligny on Hilton Head Island
Rock N’ Ribs returns this year with a one night only celebration at Coligny featuring incredible live music, worldclass barbecue, and a powerful mission to fight hunger in our community Rock N’ Ribs benefits Second Helpings Allyou-can-eat BBQ feast from 5:30 - 7:30 PM is prepared by some of the region’s most celebrated pitmasters and chefs including Orchid Paulmeier (One Hot Mama’s & Food Network), Judd Foster (Hootenany BBQ), Slowcountry BBQ, and Local Pie. Music by Algorhythm, Cranford Hollow, and a late-night set by Nick Poulin.
More Info @ RockNRibsHHI.com
Wine Down Wednesday at Wexford
Oct. 22 - 5 - 7 PM
Village at Wexford
The merchants of the Village at Wexford are hosting Wine down Wednesday. In celebration of the arts, and in conjunction with Crescendo of Hilton Head Island, artists, artisans, and authors have been invited to participate. Ticket proceeds benefit Hilton Head Humane.
More Info @ Villageatwexford.com
Heritage Library Historic Sites Tours & Revolutionary War Era Programs
Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Tours
Oct. 28, Nov. 4, & 11 - 10 AM
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.
Fort Mitchel
Oct. 30, Nov. 6 & 13 - 10 AM
Visit Fort Mitchel, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, to immerse yourself in the fascinating Civil War history of Hilton Head Island.
Revolutionary War Lecture Series
Nov. 12, & 19 - 1:30 - 2:30 PM
Presented by the Heritage Library at USCB - Hilton Head Campus
Oct. 15 - Patriot or Loyalist? Research and identify the Patriot or Loyalist in your family - Presented by Jane Thiessen
Oct. 29 - What Did they Do in the War? Dig deeper into your Revolutionary War era family member - Presented by Jane Thiessen
Nov. 5 - Carolina: Barbadian Clone - Presented by Richard Thomas
More Info - 843-671-3299
For the Birds
Oct. 29 (Reception Oct. 29 - 4:30 - 6:30 PM)
Exhibition hours - 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Sea Pines Community Center
“For the Birds,” an exhibition by the Artists of Sea Pines, opens on October 29 at the Sea Pines Community Center. Featuring over 60 original works inspired by birds and coastal beauty, the show collaborates with Hilton Head Audubon. Spotlight Artist Pat McGreevey showcases her abstract and impressionist paintings. A portion of sales will support Hilton Head Audubon and the Sea Pines Forest Preserve for wildlife habitat protection and environmental education.
Film Series: The Labor of Culture Keeping
Oct. 22 and 23 - Reception begins at 5 PM, films follow Presented by Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park
USCB Hilton Head Island Campus
Oct. 22 - Traditions in Thread: Culture, Costume, and Community -screening of “All on a Mardi Gras Day: Big Chief of the Young Seminole Hunters”
Oct. 23 - Feeding the Culture: Farmers, Fire, and Flavor - screening of “When Rice Was King”
Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park announces the return of its annual two-night Film Series, taking place October 22 and 23 at the University of South Carolina Beaufort’s Hilton Head Island campus This year’s theme, “The Labor of Culture Keeping,” honors the intergenerational work of artists, chefs, farmers, and historians who sustain African American traditions with creativity, resilience, and purpose.
Each evening will feature acclaimed documentary films paired with conversations that highlight the extraordinary efforts of Black culture bearers who have committed their lives to preserving memory, land, flavor, and identity. The event will be guided and moderated by historian and Ph.D. candidate André L. Taylor, whose work on African American foodways, oral history, and cultural heritage provides critical context and connective threads throughout the series
The Roommate
October 31 - November 9
Presented by Lean Ensemble Theater
HHPS Main Street Theater - 3000 Main Street
Sharon has never had a roommate before. But after her divorce, she needs a housemate to pay the bills. That’s when Robyn arrives. The Roommate is about an unexpected, lifechanging friendship that’s both funny and deeply moving, between two very different middle-aged women as they navigate the complexities of identity, morality, and the dream of reinvention.
Art Moves: Hilton Head Island Concours d'Elegance & Motoring Festival
The Hilton Head Island Concours d'Elegance & Motoring Festival, honoring rich tradition with southern flair, curates a rare collection of automotive delights set against a distinctive Lowcountry backdrop that can only be found here.
Designed with purpose and driven by passion since 2002. Since its inception, the Hilton Head Island Concours has continued to elevate every aspect of this unique Lowcountry lifestyle event into an art form.
Friday, Oct. 31, 5 PM
GRAND MOTORING FILM FESTIVAL
Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
Saturday, Nov. 1, 9 AM - 4 PM
CAR CLUB SHOWCASE
Port Royal Golf Club
AERO EXPO (9 AM - 3 PM)
Shuttle from the Port Royal Golf Club
More Info @ HHIConcours.com/
Grand Motoring Film Festival
Showcase Event, Feature Film, & Awards Program
Oct. 31 - 5 - 9 PM Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
The Grand Motoring Film Festival presented by Hilton Head Capital Partners kicks off the Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance weekend on Friday evening October 31st with a blend of red-carpet flair and high-octane thrills at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina VIP reception, iconic car celebs, gourmet bites, cocktails, and jaw-dropping classic cars When the lights dim, get ready to be dazzled by short films, world premieres, and a headliner fusing automotive cool with cinematic art.
Saturday, Nov. 1, 6 PM
FLIGHTS & FANCY AEROPORT GALA
Hilton Head Island Airport
General Aviation
Sunday, Nov. 2, 9 AM - 4 PM
CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE
Port Royal Golf Club
Dio de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
Nov 1 - 3 - 6 PM
Tio’s Latin American Kitchen, 40 Shelter Cove Ln
Dia de los Muertos is a 3000-year-old Mexican tradition where families celebrate and welcome back the souls of deceased relatives for a brief reunion. On this day, the boundary between the spirit world and reality disappears, allowing the dead to return, feast, drink, dance, and enjoy music with their loved ones
Tio's will have an altar set up- where family members can be remembered. Activities will include live music, cookie kits provided by The Purple Cow, screening of "Coco" (at sunset), free sugar skull face tattoos, and artist's gift from Richard Grant to the first 50 attendees
It’s Thursday! Artists of the Round Table
Nov. 12 through March 23, 2026
Coastal Discovery Museum
Nov. 13 - 5 - 7 PM - Opening Reception -Free and open to the public.
From the early 1970s through 1994, a group of legendary Hilton Head artists met weekly at the Red Piano Art Gallery to exchange ideas about art and foster creativity This exhibition highlights the 15 artists who represent a remarkable moment in the arts on the island Bringing together work from numerous private collections, as well as new museum acquisitions, over 60 pieces from Aldwyth, Ralph Ballantine, Joe Bowler, Danielle DeMers, Joe DeMers, Ray Ellis, Elizabeth Grant, Walter Greer, Tua Hayes, Katy Hodgman, Louanne LaRoche, Allen Palmer, Marge Parker, George Plante, and Coby Whitmore will be featured in this signature exhibition.
Studio Tour
Nov. 8 - 10 AM - 4 PM
Sweetgrass Basket Making Workshops
October 11, 25 & Nov. 8, 22 - 10:30 AM -12:30 PM
Coastal Discovery Museum
World-famous with origins right here in the Lowcountry, the Sweetgrass basket is one of the region’s best known art forms and cultural icons. Learn about the history of sweetgrass basket sewing, materials used to create these beautiful and functional pieces of art and sew your own sweetgrass basket to take home.
Various locations - including Art League Gallery & Art Academy g
Explore Hilton Head’s artistic scene during the Art League of Hilton Head’s Studio Tour. This oneday, self-guided event showcases 21 artists across 9 locations, providing a behind-the-scenes view of the creative processes in painting, jewelry-making, pottery, and more.
Explore private home studios across the island and enjoy live demonstrations by eight artists at the Art League Gallery and Academy, inviting you to meet the artists and discover their creative processes.
This cherished event began in 1977 with the Art League's first Studio Tour, featuring renowned Lowcountry artists. Nearly five decades later, the tradition is revived, inviting the community to engage with the island's vibrant arts scene.
Hands on Art Workshops
Times Vary
Art League Academy
The Art League Academy welcomes artists and students at all skill levels, even true beginners. Choose from all paint media: acrylic, oil, pastel, watercolor, mixed media and foundation classes, drawing, 3D, jewelry and more. Workshops are taught by professional art educators and vary in length from half day to one week. Check their website for a complete schedule of classes and workshops to register.
Info @ ArtLeagueHHI.org
The Lowcountry Reads & Community Conversation
Nov. 5 - 5 - 6:30 PM
Hilton Head Library - Presented by the Lowcountry Coalition Against Hate
The Lowcountry Reads and Community Conversation aims to unite the community through a selected book, promoting cross-cultural understanding. This year’s choice is "Harlem Rhapsody" by Victoria Christopher Murray, an NAACP Image Award winner, which tells the story of Jessie Redmon Fauset, a key figure in the Harlem Renaissance. Join facilitator Libby Ricardo, USC Beaufort Associate Professor, to explore the flourishing of African American art, literature, and music in the 1920s and 1930s.
More Info - email lowcountryreads@gmail.com
Local Author Talk & Book Signing - Mary J. Nestor
Nov. 10 - 2 PM
Hilton Head Library
Visit the Hilton Head library for a wonderful local author talk and book signing! Author Mary J. Nestor talks all about her debut fiction release, Bus No. 7. This Friends of the Hilton Head Library-sponsored event is free and open to all, no sign-up required!
Signed copies of Bus No. 7 will be available for purchase after the talk.
The Nutcracker
Nov. 14 - 16 & 21 - 23
Hilton Head Dance Theatre
Seahawk Cultural Center
Hilton Head Dance Theatre invites you to join the kick off the holiday season with the timeless classic - The Nutcracker. The Hilton Head Dance Theatre first presented this classic in 1985, and in the 40 years since, these holiday productions have created wonderful memories for tens of thousands of residents and visitors alike Don’t miss this timehonored Hilton Head Island holiday tradition!
Holiday Kick-Off Festival
Nov. 15 - 12 - 3 PM
Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
The Arts Center is proud to usher in the season with the Town's Holiday Kick-Off Festival on Saturday, November 15 from 12- 3 pm. The free festival features an Art Market, Santa and Mrs. Claus, and holiday entertainment spotlighting song and dance groups from throughout the Lowcountry! Held on the Arts Center grounds.
More Info @ ExploreMitchelville.org
Gallery of Gifts
Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park Tours
Tuesdays & Thursdays 10 - 11 AM
Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the rich history of Mitchelville, the first self-governed town of formerly enslaved people in the United States. This guided tour will take you through the historic grounds where freedom was first realized for enslaved Africans during the Civil War. Be sure to see “Journey to Freedom” sculpture depicting Harriet Tubman.
Nov. 18 - Jan. 3, Reception Nov. 19 - 5 - 7 PM
Art League Gallery
’Tis the season! Art League Gallery transforms into Gallery of Gifts, a joyful shop the walls experience brimming with handmade works by local artists, from paintings, pottery, and photography to jewelry, ornaments, and holiday decor. Find truly unique gifts at accessible prices and meet the makers at our Opening Reception.
