Explore Beaufort SC

Valentine's Date Night at Paints 'N Paradise
2023-02-11 18:30 (America/New_York) | Paints ‘N Paradise, 1835 Ribaut Road, Beaufort, SC, 29935, US
Bring your special someone and join us for a fun Valentine’s Date Night at Paints ‘N Paradise in Port Royal on Saturday, February 11th from 630 to 830pm.
Paint two pieces receive half-off lowest priced piece.
Enjoy snacks, drinks (bring your own beverage if you prefer), music and lots of fun.
$10 to RSVP….All grown-ups welcome.
Paints ‘N Paradise is located at 1835 Ribaut Road in Port Royal.
You may call 843-982-7677 for more info.

Valentine Dance Party
2023-02-11 19:00 - 22:00 | Revolution Ballroom, 2121 Boundary St, Ste 207, Beaufort, SC, 29902, US
Valentine theme dance party! ❤️ Singles & couples welcome. We’ll enjoy 3 hours of social dancing, a special Valentine playlist, and party games 🎊
Come dance with us! We play all your favorite music so you can enjoy dancing Ballroom, Latin, Swing, Salsa, Bachata and Argentine Tango. Cost is $20 and includes three hours of dancing fun with light refreshments. This event is open the public, and you don’t need to bring a partner to enjoy a fabulous night out dancing.
❤️Valentine Dance Party
Saturday, February 11th
7:00 – 10:00 PM Social Dancing
Attire: Valentine theme (dressy/cocktail)
Tickets: $20 (online or at the door)
Get tickets: https://www.revolutionballroom.com/event/valentine_party/
Revolution Ballroom
2121 Boundary St
Suite 207
Beaufort, SC 29902
📲 843.338.2870
www.RevolutionBallroom.com

Lowcountry Market at the Highway 21 Drive In
2023-02-12 10:00 - 15:00 | Highway 21 Drive In, 55 Parker Drive, Beaufort, SC, 29902, United States
Come out and have some fun at the Lowcountry Market at the Highway 21 Drive In on Sunday, February 12th from 10am to 3pm. Find some cool stuff that you didn’t know you were looking for from our many vendors, sellers and crafters and enjoy food from the drive in concession stand.
All vendors, yard sellers, crafters, and food trucks are welcome to attend and spots are 1st come 1st served unless a spot lease is signed.
For additional information, contact Stef at lowcountryfleamarket@gmail.com

Super Bowl Kick Off Party Oyster Roast
2023-02-12 16:00 | Sea Pines Beach Club, 87 N Sea Pines Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928-6002, US
The Sea Pines Beach Club is hosting the ultimate kickoff party this Super Bowl Sunday! Join us for a celebratory oyster roast from 4-7 PM as we count down to kick off! Oyster roasts are celebrations of community and the bounty of the sea — two of South Carolina’s most enduring traits. Coast, Oceanfront Dining at The Sea Pines Resort invites you to enjoy a special menu of fresh, local and roasted-on-site oysters from Maggioni Oyster Company on St. Helena Island. Completing the coastal culinary feast: Peel-and-eat shrimp, available by the half pound or pound. Join us at Coast Oceanfront dining located at the Sea Pines Beach Club, weather permitting.

All You Can Eat Day at Carolina Cuppitycakes
2023-02-12 16:00 - 20:00 | Carolina Cuppitycakes, 1632 Paris Avenue, Port Royal, 29935, United States
Bring your Valentine to the very first ALL YOU CAN EAT CUPCAKES AND TREATS experience at Carolina Cuppitycakes in Port Royal.
You read that right, ALL YOU CAN EAT!!! This is your chance to indulge in all we have to offer.
Looking for a Valentines event that’s fun for the whole family? Come to our family friendly session from 4:00pm-5:45pm.
Looking for a unique experience with your Valentine? Or maybe just a SWEET evening out with friends, look no further and come to our second 18+ Session from 6:15 to 8pm.

Here are a few things to remember:
1. Bring napkins, plates, forks, etc to make carrying your items easier (you can only hold so many cupcakes in your hands)
2. NO CONTAINERS! Everything must be consumed on the property. (It’s an ALL you can eat on the premises, no taking stuff home)
3. Please NO strollers. (We love cupcake lovers of all ages, there is just not enough space for strollers)
4. Bring chairs if you would like to sit. (We have limited seating inside but LOTS of space for you to set your chairs up outside)
5. Beverages such as soda, water, and bubble tea will be for sale during the event. (Feel free to bring your own if you prefer)
6. Pace yourself!! (We want you to try everything we’ve got and you can’t do that if you don’t pace yourself!)

Carolina Cuppitycakes is located at 1632 Paris Avenue in Port Royal.

AUDITIONS: The Little Mermaid Jr. [Beaufort Children's Theatre]
2023-02-14 17:00 - 2023-02-15 20:00 | USCB Center for the Arts, 801 Carteret St, Beaufort, SC, 29902, US
Tuesday Feb 14
5:15 – 6:30 PM AGES 7 – 9
6:30 – 8:00 PM AGES 10 – 12
Wednesday Feb 15
5:15 – 7:00 PM AGES 13 – 17
7:00 – 8:00 PM Callbacks
If you are interested in auditioning please arrive 15 minutes prior to the audition time to complete the registration information.
Please bring a non-returnable recent photograph of the person auditioning.
No experience is required, must have ability to pay attention, understand and follow fast-paced direction, and have a positive attitude.
Not all who audition will be cast.
Cast size is limited.
All roles sing and dance.
The audition process includes vocal exercise, learning short dance number and reading from the script or short sentence. No prepared monologues are required.
If you are cast, there is a $125 per person participant fee. (Limited scholarships available)
Rehearsals:
Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00 – 7:30PM
Sundays 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Performances:
May 18-21, 2023

Setting: More Than Just a Backdrop, Online Writing Workshop Led by Anthony Grooms
2023-02-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Pat Conroy Literary Center, 601 Bladen Street, Beaufort, SC, 29902, US
RESCHEDULED!
In this seminar and workshop, participants will discuss setting in prose fiction, including its importance in establishing “place,” its integration into scene, and its support of characterization and theme. References will be made to Willia Cather’s short story “Paul’s Case,” and other short fiction. Students are welcomed to submit up to 750 words of original manuscript to be discussed in the workshop. (Submissions by registered participants must be received as PDFs by one week prior to the workshop.)
This interactive writers workshop will be held as an online video conference call through Zoom. Details for joining the video call will be provided to all participating writers after registering.
February 16, 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Zoom. Limited to 15 participants. $45/person. Register at https://patconroyliterarycenter.eventbrite.com
About our instructor:
Anthony Grooms writes on a variety subjects in several genres from historical fiction to science fiction, however his most notable work has been about the American Civil Rights Movement in the southern United States. He is the author of the novels Bombingham, and The Vain Conversation, the story collection Trouble No More, a collection of poems, Ice Poems. His stories, essays, and poems have appeared in a number of anthologies and literary journals, most recently in Atlanta Noir and Alabama Noir. He is a two-time winner of the Lillian Smith Prize, a Hurston-Wright Legacy Award Finalist, a Black Caucus of the ALA Honor Fiction Award, and other honors. He has held fellowships from Yaddo and Fulbright. For more information, please go to www.AnthonyGrooms.com.

Chill With a Cop at Southside Park
2023-02-17 16:30 - 18:30 | Southside Park, Southside Blvd, Beaufort, SC, 29902, United States
The Beaufort City Police Department is hosting a Chill With A Cop afternoon at Southside Park in Beaufort on Friday, February 17th from 430 to 615pm.
We will have snacks, frisbees, kickball, face painting, and a lot of fun activities! Also, police cruisers and the Beaufort county Sheriff’s Department helicopter will be there for the kids to see.

Nature Hike - RSVP Required
2023-02-18 09:00 - 10:30, 2023-02-18 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-02-18 11:00 - 12:30, 2023-02-18 12:00 - 13:30 | Port Royal Sound Foundation, 310 Okatie Hwy, Okatie, SC, 29909, US
Click the orange “Book A Program” button on our website to RSVP
portroyalsoundfoundation.org
$10 per participant (plus fees)
Meet at the Maritime Center and enjoy a nice morning hike! This Naturalist-led hike is roughly 1.5 miles through maritime forest and salt marsh. Long sleeves, pants, sunscreen, water, and bug spray are highly recommended. Closed toed shoes are required and they may get muddy! Absolutely NO flip flops or sandals. We will not be providing binoculars so please plan to bring your own.
All ages welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult.

Be Well - Vendor Artisan Market Featuring Root & Bloom
2023-02-18 10:00 - 14:00 | The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa, 2 Grasslawn Ave, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928, US
Root and Bloom Market brings natural foods, select artisans, and natural wellness products to the community, delivering on their mission to support real farmers and local small businesses that support a sustainable and natural living lifestyle.
Also featuring additional vendors focused in fitness and wellness.
This event is free and open to the public.
Visit: Bewellhhi.com for more information

Mardi Gras Craft Fair at the Highway 21 Drive In
2023-02-18 10:00 - 15:00 | Highway 21 Drive In, 55 Parker Drive, Beaufort, SC, 29902, United States
The Lowcountry Market is hosting a Mardi Gras Craft Fair at the Hwy 21 Drive in located at 55 Parker Drive in Beaufort SC on February 18th from 10am to 3pm featuring tons of local artists and crafters, and lots of good food from local food trucks and from the drive in concession stand.
Applications for vendors are being accepted for the event. For more information, please contact lowcountryfleamarket@gmail.com.

Black History Month Genealogy Workshop Series
2023-02-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom Webinar
Join us every Saturday in the month of February for our free, virtual Black History Month series!
To learn more and register for Zoom webinar, visit: https://iaamuseum.org/announcing-black-history-month-virtual-programming/?fbclid=IwAR0KxStLCFyUDj7EuE7S4v9v2b7GRtkixXhq-qsCuDKQPLVH1JmDd-IFIiM
February 11, 2023 | 1:00 p.m.
“Getting Started with Lowcountry Genealogy”
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7Jy3TTD7Q4m7wxACvSDggw
February 18, 2023 | 1:00 p.m.
Panel discussion with IAAM’s genealogist Darius Brown, discussing the military history of the United States Colored Troops.
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oKhw13J0TZ6upEaj9-lW1w
February 25, 2023 | 1:00 p.m.
Panel discussion led by the “accidental historian” Margaret Seidler about the Charleston Slave Trade.
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7AymxgjVQhGpA45z5HszQA

Gullah Art Gallery Saturday Sip & Paint
2023-02-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Gullah Art Gallery/Museum, 711 Bladen Street, Beaufort, SC, 29902, United States
Join the Gullah Art Gallery for its February Sip & Paint event on Saturday, February 18th, from 2 to 4pm.
In this February’s Sip n Paint, we will recognize three inspiring Black Artists who have made an unforgettable mark in the ‘art world’ and paint them boldly and beautifully! Celebrating love and black history is the focus for this month’s event!
All supplies are included. Learn some basic principles of art and color composition while enjoying an afternoon with friends. Step by step we will help you create your own one of a kind piece of artwork to take home! All supplies and materials will be provided…just don’t forget to bring some good company, maybe some dancing shoes, and your favorite bottle of wine!
Please be 10 minutes early to choose seating. Space is limited and seats fill fast. For assistance or more information please email artgallery@bcbcc.org, or call (843)962-3937.
Tickets are $35 per person and can be purchased here.

Carolina's Ring: Lynn Seldon in Conversation with John Warley
2023-02-18 16:00 | The Beaufort Bookstore, 2127 Boundary St Suite 15, Beaufort, SC, 29902, US
On Saturday, February 18th, from 4-6pm, we are excited to host Lynn Seldon in conversation with John Warley!
Mr. Seldon’s new novel, Carolina’s Ring, is the second in his trilogy that began with Virginia’s Ring nearly a decade ago. Reminiscent of Pat Conroy’s Lords of Discipline, Virginia’s Ring was a moving homage to undergraduate life at Virginia Military Institute.
Carolina’s Ring follows three young friends on parallel paths through the Citadel and VMI, then into their adult lives with the far-reaching impacts of growth, loss and modern war. This is a read, and conversation, not to be missed!
Refreshments and drinks will be provided by Beaufort Bookstore. To reserve a chair please call us at 843-525-1066. Seating is limited, though we have plenty of standing room available.

Black History Month Movie Night at Penn Center
2023-02-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Penn Center, 16 Penn Center Circle West, St. Helena Island, SC, 29920, United States
Join Penn Center as they celebrate Black History Month every Saturday this month with a community movie night on Saturday, February 18th, with a screening of the movie “Family Across the Sea.”
The yard at Penn Center comes alive as they celebrate one of Penn Center’s historic figures with a movie, food trucks, music and lots more.
The event takes place at the Frissell Community Center from 4pm to 6pm.

All You Can Eat Oyster Roast Fundraiser
2023-02-18 16:00 - 20:00 | Fish Casual Coastal Seafood, 1 N Forest Beach Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928, US
Come and enjoy and adult night out! This fundraiser benefits ALL sports at Hilton Head Island High School. Includes oysters, BBQ bar, chili, all the fixins, and dessert. Cash bar available. Tickets are available for purchase here: https://hhihsboosters.hometownticketing.com/embed/event/144

Freedom Day & Harriet Tubman: From the Railroad To a Spy
2023-02-18 18:00 | Hilton Head High School, School Drive, Hilton Head, SC, 29926, United States
Two Epic Documentaries 1 Night! Freedom Day | Exploring the Families of Historic Mitchelville & Harriet Tubman | From the Railroad to a Spy
February 18th at 6pm. Seahawk Theatre – Hilton Head High School, School Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Freedom Day | Exploring the Families of Historic Mitchelville is an epic documentary that chronicles the foundations of the Freedom Day holiday as it follows the journey to freedom of the first families of Hilton Head Island as they experienced it, from the past into today. Surrounded by hostile forces that wanted to maintain the institution of slavery, the families were able to become self-sufficient and independent in the Town of Mitchelville, the first self-governed and fully functioning town in the US for freedmen, which was established in 1862, three years prior to the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation.
Learn about their daring escapes towards freedom, their loyalty and dedication to the Union Army, as well as their incredible contributions as United States Colored Troop soldiers. As new citizens, the formerly enslaved Gullah established their independence alongside all of the famous people who came to Hilton Head Island, including Harriet Tubman and Clara Barton, who among others, were instrumental in helping the Union Army turn the direction of the Civil War towards victory.
Running time: 52 minutes
2022 marked the 200th anniversary of Harriet Tubman’s birth, as well as the memory of one of America’s most profound figures. Tubman was one of the nation’s leading human rights activists who assumed many roles, including that of an Underground Railroad conductor, army scout, nurse, and women’s rights champion.
Harriett Tubman also came to Hilton Head and Beaufort and was the first black woman to be a part of US military operations, including the Combahee River Raid, which rescued close to 750 enslaved people. Journey through her incredible life story in the epic documentary, Harriett Tubman | From the Railroad to a Spy that tells her complete story. Journey through the events and details of her incredible life story that are seldom told; from the underground railroad, to her work as a Union Army scout and spy in military campaigns from South Carolina to Florida.
Running time: 56 minutes
All proceeds benefit the Lowcountry Gullah Foundation | Historic Gullah Land Preservation Program.
Tickets and more info here.

Art at the Arsenal: Gullah Art Workshop
2023-02-19 10:00 - 13:00 | The Beaufort Arsenal, 713 Craven St, Beaufort, SC, 29902, US
Join us for an exciting abstract art workshop with local artists Rhonda Timmons & Hank Herring!

YMCA Boots & Bling Fundraiser
2023-02-19 16:30 | Shellring Ale Works, 1111 11th street, Port Royal, SC, 29935, US
Close out President’s Day weekend with an evening of fun & fundraising!
Music
Food
Drinks
Fireworks
Silent Auction
Golf Cart Raffle
& More!
All proceeds will benefit the Wardle Family YMCA.
Tickets are $50 each or $80 couple (includes appetizers & two drinks) and are available for purchase at the Y.

Chamber Music Concert
2023-02-19 17:00 - 19:15 | USCB Center for the Arts, 801 Carteret St, Beaufort, SC, 29902, US
Join us for an evening of song and pianistic brilliance when pianist Orion Weiss, Artistic Director/pianist Andrew Armstrong, and tenor Daniel Mutlu perform music exhibiting introspection, exuberance, searing romanticism, and jazzy panache.
Attend in-person or live-stream from the comfort of your home. Tickets include OnDemand access for 3 weeks to watch at your leisure.

Tuesday Talk: Pat Conroy - Introduction to a Lowcountry Legend
2023-02-21 15:00 - 16:00 | Port Royal Sound Foundation, 310 Okatie Hwy, Okatie, SC, 29909, US
Click the orange “Book A Program” button on our website to RSVP
portroyalsoundfoundation.org
$10/person (plus fees)
Internationally acclaimed writer Pat Conroy (1945-2016) is best remembered as the author of The Water Is Wide, The Great Santini, and The Prince of Tides, each also adapted for film. Conroy has become as synonymous with his adopted Lowcountry as pluff mud or Spanish Moss. Join Conroy Center Executive Director—and one of Pat’s many protégés—Jonathan Haupt for an engaging hour of stories, photos, and videos introducing Conroy’s writing and teaching life, his immersion into the natural beauty of the Lowcountry, and an overview of the major themes of his work: the family dynamic, education, mentorship, conservation, and social justice.

Lecture Series - C.S. Lewis, "The Abolition of Man"
2023-02-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Holy Trinity Classical Christian School
COMING in February… A lecture series about C.S. Lewis’s book “The Abolition of Man.” The Rev. Joe Lawrence will lead the 2-session series, Tuesdays, 6pm-7pm, Feb. 21 & 28, on our main campus at 302 Burroughs Ave. This is open to the community and is free of charge, but registration is required. To register, use the QR Code or go to https://www.htccs.org/apps/news/article/1706743

17th Annual Beaufort International Film Festival Opening Ceremony
2023-02-21 18:30 | Tabby Place at the Beaufort Inn, 913 Port Republic Street, Beaufort, SC, 29902, United States
The Beaufort Film Society is pleased to present the 17th annual Beaufort International Film Festival (BIFF) February 21-26, 2023. As of November 2022, BIFF was ranked by filmmakers as one of the TOP 100 Best Reviewed Film Festivals by FilmFreeway.
Awards will be presented in the categories of Feature Film, Documentary – Short and Feature Length, Animation, Short Films, Student Films, and Screenplays. We will also have the Best Director, Best Actress, Best Actor, Best Ensemble Cast and Best Musical Score categories. And the ever popular audience voted awards -Audience Choice and Best Comedy.
The Santinni Patriot Spirit Award will be awarded this year for only the 4th time “The Gift” directed by David Carl Kniess. “The Gift” will screen on Saturday, February 25, Block #4 at 3:00 pm. See trailer here: https://vimeo.com/365895138.
Our Behind the Scenes Award will go to Dan Rogers, is based out of Columbia, SC and serves as Senior Project Manger with South Carolina Film Commission. Dan has recruited 175 projects to SC including Forrest Gump, Prince of Tides, The Notebook, Army Wives, Dear John and Outer Banks. Dan has over 34 years experience at the South Carolina Film Office and manages locations, scouts, permitting, location database, websites, economic development-marketing for the SC Film Commission.
A special presentation of “Stars Fell Again” which is a sequel to “Stars Fell on Alabama” will be screened on Tuesday, February 21st at 4:00 pm. The Director VW Scheich and Producer Uyen Le are scheduled to appear for a Q&A following the screening. Other cast and crew members may make an appearance as well. The screening will be held at USCB Center for the Arts 805 Carteret Street. Admission is included in the All Events ticket holders and sponsor tickets. Individual tickets may be purchased online or at the door.
The Opening Ceremony will take place on Tuesday, February 21st @ 6:30 pm at Tabby Place located at 913 Port Republic Street, Downtown Beaufort. Dress code: Business casual.
Screenings will be held on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at University of South Carolina Center for the Arts located at 805 Carteret Street, Downtown Beaufort.
The Pre-Awards Champagne Reception and Awards Ceremony will be held on Sunday, February 26th located at 805 Carteret Street, Downtown Beaufort. Dress code: Formal Optional. 4:00 pm AWARDS START at 5:00 pm. NO TICKET SALES AT THE DOOR
Tickets are available at https://www.beaufortfilmfestival.com/tickets

Beaufort International Film Festival: Film Screenings
2023-02-22, 2023-02-23 | USCB Center for the Arts, 805 Carteret Street, Beaufort, SC, United States
The Beaufort Film Society is pleased to present the 17th annual Beaufort International Film Festival (BIFF) February 21-26, 2023. As of November 2022, BIFF was ranked by filmmakers as one of the TOP 100 Best Reviewed Film Festivals by FilmFreeway.
Awards will be presented in the categories of Feature Film, Documentary – Short and Feature Length, Animation, Short Films, Student Films, and Screenplays. We will also have the Best Director, Best Actress, Best Actor, Best Ensemble Cast and Best Musical Score categories. And the ever popular audience voted awards -Audience Choice and Best Comedy.
Screenings will be held on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at University of South Carolina Center for the Arts located at 805 Carteret Street, Downtown Beaufort.
Tickets are available at https://www.beaufortfilmfestival.com/tickets
Courtesy BIFF

Callawassie Island Tour of Homes
2023-02-22 14:00 - 18:00 | Callawassie Island, 176 Callawassie Dr, Okatie, SC, 29909, US
Enjoy an afternoon touring Callawassie Island and a featured selection of beautiful residences on the Tour of Homes event. Designated as the first Community Wildlife Habitat in South Carolina, this private island will urge you to leave the hectic world behind and reconnect you to surrounding nature and stunning views. Park at the Callawassie Island Clubhouse and board transportation to a Welcome Reception at the fully renovated River Club, known for its sparkling river views, before you continue on to experience of a few of the most exquisite homes on Callawassie Island. Be treated at each stop with elegant wine and food pairings hosted by wine representatives and our Callawassie Ambassadors. Parking and tour begin and end at the Callawassie Island Clubhouse. Just 50 tickets available for this private community event.

SCDNR Certified Saltwater Fishing Instructor Training (Virtual)
2023-02-23 18:30
Want to share your saltwater fishing skills with the next generation of anglers? Become a certified saltwater fishing instructor volunteer! Please register through the Eventbrite link.
We’re looking for volunteers ages 18 years and older to help and/or lead saltwater family fishing clinics and participate in SCDNR fishing related outreach programs. These programs include:
-Saltwater Family Fishing Clinics: Volunteers lead/co-lead saltwater fishing clinics from shore, docks, piers, or the surf.
-Walk the Pier/Dock Program: Volunteers walk designated fishing piers/docks answering fishing related questions, relaying SCDNR best fishing practices and passing out SCDNR fishing related publications.
-Assist with Kids Fishing Tournaments, Kids Fishing Rodeos, and Fishing-Related Events
Volunteers from all along the South Carolina coast are welcome. We provide training, supplies and support. This training will be a virtual training as we’ve had a lot of success in the past. Volunteers are required to participate in this training in order to volunteer with this program. Please sign up to take this virtual instructor training class. Once you register, you will receive a confirmation email with the links to the GoToMeeting and how to set it up.
Details for the program are below:
-You must take the virtual instructor training course offered by SCDNR
-You must pass a SLED background check
-You must participate in at least 2 fishing events a year
If you have any other questions about the program or can’t make the training, but are still interested in volunteering, please email Pamela at corwinp@dnr.sc.gov.
