Arts & Entertainment Calendar

Beauty and the Beast
Bluffton Youth Theatre presents Beauty and the Beast on March 22nd, 2025, from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. at The Bridge Event Venue. This magical performance is perfect for audiences of all ages. 1541 Fording Island Road, Hilton Head Island. blufftonyouththeatre.org.

 

Wingfest 2025
Wingfest 2025 takes place on Saturday, March 22th, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Lowcountry Celebration Park. Featuring 20 to 25 local restaurants serving over 8,000 pounds of wings, attendees can sample and vote for their favorite, with the Wingfest Champion crowned at 4:30 p.m. Additional attractions include a kid’s zone, rock climbing wall, bungee jump, and contests like the Kid’s Wing Bobbing Contest and Adult Wing Eating Contest. Admission is $10 (children under 11 enter free). Wings will be sold via punch cards, available at the event or online. No cash accepted; credit card and Apple Pay only. More details at hiltonheadwingfest.com.

 

Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival
The Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival returns March 23rd-29th, 2025, celebrating 40 years of fine wine, culinary excellence, and community support. The event features world-class wines, top Lowcountry chefs, live music, and exclusive tastings across the island.

Signature Events:

• The Public Tasting & Outdoor Gourmet Challenge takes place on March 29th, 2025, from 12 to 3 p.m. at Celebration Park, 94 Pope Avenue, Hilton Head Island. Guests can sample over 250 wines, enjoy a craft beer garden, and watch chefs compete in the Sysco Outdoor Gourmet Challenge. A silent auction will feature award-winning wines, with proceeds benefiting the John F. & Valerie Currie Educational Scholarship Fund.

• The Wine Walk at the Shops at Sea Pines occurs on March 26th, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m. at 71 Lighthouse Road, Hilton Head Island. Attendees can enjoy all-inclusive wine tastings, a pop-up art market, and live music from CMA Fest artist Kaylee Rose. Presented by Easy Hemp Co, the event blends wine, shopping, and entertainment.

Tickets for festival events are expected to sell out. More details and ticket purchases at hiltonheadwineandfood.com.

 

May River Theatre Presents Sheila’s Island
On Bonfire Night 2019, Sheila, Denise, Julie, and Fay are Team C in Pennine Mineral Water Ltd.’s annual outward-bound team-building weekend. Somehow, Sheila has been nominated team leader and, using her cryptic crossword-solving skills, has unwittingly stranded her team on an island in the Lake District. The group manufactures weapons from cable ties and spatulas and creates a rescue flag with plastic plates and a toasting fork. Questions are asked, truths are told, and dirty laundry is aired. March 28th-30th, April 4th-6th. Tickets $25-$30. 20 Bridge Street, Bluffton. mayrivertheatre.com.

 

2025 Blue & BBQ Benefit
The Blue & BBQ Annual Benefit takes place on Saturday, March 29th, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park. This Western-meets-Lowcountry event features live bluegrass music, dancing, and barbecue from Da Shack, along with beer and wine. Additional attractions include a blacksmith demonstration, an archaeology dig tour, ghosted structures with food stations, and an appearance by The Carolina Cowboys and their horses. Tickets are $125 per person, including food, drinks, and entertainment. Sponsorships and tables available. Contact jwright@exploremitchelville.org for more information.

 

Symphony Under The Stars Free Outdoor Pops Concert

Classical crossover singer Jay Dref joins conductor John Morris Russell and the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra for an evening of opera, American Songbook classics, and Broadway hits. The program includes works by Andrew Lloyd Webber, themes from Cinema Paradiso and The Godfather, and songs from Les Misérables, Chess, and Camelot, along with swing tunes by Gershwin. A masquerade-themed costume and table decorating contest will take place. April 1st, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at Lowcountry Celebration Park at Coligny. Limited table seating available for purchase; free lawn seating. Bring a blanket or chair and a picnic. Details at hhso.org.

 

Pickleball for a Cause
ROC Dental Group hosts the 3rd Annual Pickleball for Charity Fundraiser on Saturday, April 5th, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Wexford Tennis and Pickleball Center, 111 Wexford Club Drive, Hilton Head Island. This round-robin, double-elimination tournament raises funds for Memory Matters. Each team is guaranteed two matches, with a winner and runner-up crowned at the end. Participants enjoy competitive play, prizes, food, drinks, swag bags, and door prizes.Proceeds benefit Memory Matters, supporting families facing Alzheimer’s and dementia-related challenges. For details and to register mymemorymatters.org or rocdentalgroup.com.

 

The Mary Green Chorale
The Mary Green Chorale presents Brahms’ Requiem (in English) on April 11th, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at Lowcountry Presbyterian Church. Directed by Mary Woodmansee Green, this beloved choral masterpiece features soloists Laura Sutton Floyd and Matthew Walley, accompanied by organist Karen Ball and a string quartet. Brahms’ A German Requiem, written in memory of his mother and mentor, is a moving addition to Holy Week and Good Friday observances. Tickets are $30 (open seating) and available at marygreenchorale.org and select local vendors.

 

Bluffton’s Bunny Bonanza
Families are invited to celebrate spring at the Bluffton Bunny Bonanza on Saturday, April 12th, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the New Riverside Park Playground, 44 Red Barn Drive, Bluffton. This free event features an appearance by the Easter Bunny and an outdoor screening of the movie Hop. Complimentary popcorn will be available, with drinks for purchase.