Arts & Entertainment Calendar

Hilton Head Chamber Music Institute
June 18th, 20th–21st
SoundWaves, 7 Lagoon Road, Hilton Head Island
Educational program showcasing top high school string quartets from across the country.
Quartet Master Class #2: Wednesday, June 18th, 6:30 p.m.

Featuring composer/violist Jessica Meyer
Quartet Concerts:
Friday, June 20th, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 21st, 11:30 a.m.
hhso.org

Bluffton Farmers Market
June 19th, 26th
10 a.m.–2 p.m.
68 Boundary Street, Bluffton
Fresh produce, artisan goods, and local music.

blufftonfarmersmarket.com

Jazz in the Park
Tuesdays, June 24th–September 2nd, 7:30 p.m.
Lowcountry Celebration Park, Hilton Head Island
Free outdoor concert series featuring top jazz performers.

June 24th: Tuffus Zimbabwe Quartet
July 8th: Junior Jazz Foundation All Stars
July 22nd: Tower of Funk and the Choosy Mothers Horns
August 5th: Martin Lesch Band
August 19th: Charlton Singleton Quartet
September 2nd: John Brackett Quintet
Free lawn seating. Bring a blanket, chair, and picnic.
Details: hhjazzcamp.com

Turtle Talks
Every Monday, June–August, 8–9 p.m.
Lowcountry Celebration Park, 94 Pope Ave, Hilton Head Island
Free public talks hosted by Amber Kuehn of Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head Island. Learn about sea turtle biology and conservation.
Rain or shine. Bring a chair or blanket.
More info: seaturtlepatrolhhi.org/eventcalendar

Oyster Reef Building Volunteer Events
Saturday, July 19, 7:30 a.m.
Shoreline near MCRD Parris Island
Join SCDNR and SCORE for one of the largest single-day oyster reef constructions in 25 years. Volunteers help move prepositioned oyster castles into place.
Contact: richtera@dnr.sc.gov

Jump Into Summer
Saturday, June 21st, 9 a.m.–noon
Oscar Frazier Park, Bluffton
Cool off with waterslides and family fun at this summer kick-off event hosted by the Town of Bluffton.
townofbluffton.sc.gov

Ballet and Brunch in the Park
Saturday, June 28, 9 a.m.–noon
Buckwalter Place Park Amphitheater, Bluffton
Enjoy a graceful morning of ballet performances paired with brunch in the park. A community event for all ages.
townofbluffton.sc.gov

Mayor’s Cup 5K and Concert
Tuesday, July 2nd, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Oyster Factory Park, Bluffton
Celebrate Independence Day early with a 5K run followed by live music in the park.
townofbluffton.sc.gov

Independence Day Pre-Party & Fireworks
Wednesday, July 3rd, 5–9:30 p.m.
Martin Family Park, Bluffton
Join the Bluffton community for an evening of music, food, and fireworks.
(Fireworks viewable from Oyster Factory and Wright Family Parks.)
townofbluffton.sc.gov

Spring Awakening
July 3rd–6th and July 10th–13th
May River Theatre, 20 Bridge St, Bluffton, SC
A rock musical adaptation of the groundbreaking play exploring the challenges of adolescence and self-discovery.
Presented by May River Theatre.
onthestage.tickets/may-river-theatre

Summer: The Donna Summer Musical
July 9th – August 17th – Tickets on sale now
Directed by Patdro Harris
An electric tribute to the Queen of Disco, featuring more than 20 iconic hits including “Hot Stuff,” “Last Dance,” and “She Works Hard for the Money.”
Call (843) 842-2787 or visit artshhi.org for tickets.

Slide Out of July
Friday, July 19th, 9 a.m.–noon
Buckwalter Place Amphitheater, Bluffton
Enjoy a morning of waterslides and outdoor fun to wrap up the summer season.
townofbluffton.sc.gov

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