Explore Beaufort SC

Sweet Grass Basket Workshop at Penn Center
2023-02-25 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | 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 Sweetgrass Basket Workshop on Saturday, February 25th.
There will be a demonstration on sweetgrass basket making along with information on the history and culture of sweetgrass weaving with artist Charmayne Nesbitt.
The event takes place at the Emory Campbell Dining Hall from 4pm to 6pm.

Tyre Nichols and Our Commitment to Responsible Public Safety
2023-02-25 14:00 | Henry C Chambers Waterfront Park, Beaufort, SC, US
Tyre Nichols and Our Commitment to Responsible Public Safety
The City of Beaufort will host an event – Tyre Nichols and Our Commitment to Responsible Public Safety – at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park pavilion at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25.
Tyre Nichols died as the result of injuries sustained at the hands of five Memphis, Tenn., police officers on Jan.7. The video of this incident depicting the extremely violent nature of the incident has sparked a national conversation over public safety practices.
“In the aftermath of the death of Tyre Nichols, I thought it was opportunity for our City to show its heart to do something to commemorate his memory,” said Beaufort Councilman Mitch Mitchell at City Council’s meeting on Feb. 14. “I see it as relationship building opportunity for law enforcement in our community.”
The program:
Opening Remarks: Councilman Mitch Mitchell, City of Beaufort
Opening Prayer: State Rep. Michael Rivers Sr., SC District 121
Welcome: Mayor Stephen Murray, City of Beaufort
Comments: Other local government officials
Community Law Enforcement Update: Chief Dale McDorman, Beaufort Police Department; other local law enforcement officials
Closing Prayer: Pastor Theresa Roberts, Love House Ministries

The City encourages community members from northern Beaufort County to attend this short ceremony of reflection and prayer.

Black History Month Genealogy Workshop Series
2023-02-25 13:00 - 14:00, 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

Sound Bowl Therapy
2023-02-25 12:00 - 17:00 | ZenDen, 707 & 709 Paris Ave, Port Royal, SC, 29935, US
Have you had sound therapy before? GAME CHANGER!
Sound healing has been used for thousands of years around the world to heal both mental and physical ailments. It is an effective form of alternative medicine because it works directly on the body’s energy field and chakras rather than the body itself.
With Cynthia Ray
$40 for 30 minutes
Call ZenDen 843-379-9449 to reserve your spot!

16th Annual Saturday Seafood Festival
2023-02-25 12:00 - 15:00 | Shelter Cove Harbour and Marina, 1 Harbourside Ln, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928, US
The festival’s main event will be held at the iconic, Shelter Cove Harbour + Marina from 1:00 – 4:30 PM. This 16th Anniversary “port of call” for 2023 is designed to transport the ambiance of the Spanish architecture and stunning harbor views, lending an unmistakable charm and beauty to an incredible afternoon of food and drink. This event offers samplings from more than 100 food and beverage vendors. Two stages of live entertainment from music from JoJo Squirrel to celebrity chef cooking demonstrations and wine, beer and cocktail seminars, featuring award-winning cocktails and cookbook signings.
Your Saturday Seafood Ticket includes:
Saturday Daytime Festival Access
Souvenir Wine Glass
All Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Beverage Tastings are included with your ticket
$10 Food Credit to be used at any participating Restaurant
Access to: Food from Top Restaurants, Retailers and Artisans products for purchase
Cooking demos with the industry’s most innovative and engaging chefs
Guided tasting sessions from Master Sommeliers, mixologists, winemakers and brewmasters

Bands Brews & BBQ Festival
2023-02-25 11:00 - 16:00, 2023-02-24 18:00 - 21:00 | Paris Avenue in Port Royal, Paris Avenue, Port Royal, SC, 29935, United States
It’s time for some food, music and fun!
Beaufort Memorial Hospital presents the Bands, Brews & BBQ, bringing two days of food, music and fun with wings, barbecue, craft beers, and live music on Friday and Saturday, February 24th & 25th. This year’s event will take place on Paris Avenue in Port Royal.
This official South Carolina Barbecue Association sanctioned event benefits FRIENDS of Caroline Hospice.
Friday night is the Wing Throw Down from 6 p.m.to 9 p.m. where you can sample wing recipes from participating cookers while enjoying live music from Mike Ponder and Steel Rail Express
Saturday is the BBQ tasting day from 11a.m. to 4 p.m. with cook teams from across the Southeast serving their award-winning butts.
Don’t forget the beautiful view, live music from local favorites Chris Jones, The Bullgrapes, and The Chiggers.
Awards will be presented on Saturday by the South Carolina BBQ Association.
One award that is quickly gaining popularity is the Hometown Heroes award. Local teams
representing First Responders, Veterans, Education, and Health Care compete for $500, a flag, and bragging rights for the year.
Admission is Free. The sampling of wings Friday night and BBQ Saturday will be available by
purchasing tickets for $1. Beer & wine, water & soft drinks, and food from other vendors will also be available for purchase.
Event will take place rain or shine.
For more information and volunteer opportunities go to fochospice.org or call 843-525- 6257.

Grand Opening of Camellia Banks on Lady's Island in Beaufort, SC
2023-02-25 10:00 - 2023-02-26 16:00 | 44 Miller Dr E, Beaufort, SC 29907-2672, United States
The wait is over! Logan Homes’ official Grand Opening of Camellia Banks on Lady’s Island in Beaufort, SC is finally here and EVERYONE is invited!
10:00 to 4:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday, February 25th and 26th
44 Miller Drive East, Beaufort SC 29907
Food, beverages, (mid-day) and give-aways, including a kayak!
Don’t miss out on the chance to visit the most in-demand new community on Lady’s Island and the Beaufort area. See for yourself why new families are raving about their experience and eager to call Camellia Banks their new home! With beautiful homes, an unbeatable selection, and an unforgettable experience–this event is not to be missed.
Don’t let this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity slip away, join us now at our Grand Opening Celebration and find your new home!
ANY QUESTIONS?
FOR MORE INFO, CALL KATI BARNES (843) 941-8173
We will see you there!

2023 Savannah Boat Show
2023-02-25 10:00 - 18:00, 2023-02-24 12:00 - 18:00 | Savannah Convention Center
Savannah Boat Show is Back February 26-26, 2023 at the Savannah Convention Center!
🎟 Tickets & Details Below!
✅https://bit.ly/SavannahBoatShow2023

Beaufort Bridal Expo
2023-02-25 10:00 - 16:00 | Tru by Hilton Beaufort, 3664 Trask Parkway, Beaufort, SC, 29906, US
Stay tuned for more information!

Writing as Spiritual Practice: Workshop Led by Valerie Sayers
2023-02-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Pat Conroy Literary Center, 601 Bladen Street, Beaufort, SC, 29902, US
Writers of all genres struggle with, and delight in, questions of meaning and purpose. This workshop will explore a broad range of writers, from Thicht Nhat Hahn to San Juan de la Cruz to Toni Morrison, whose writing has been anchored by their belief in (or search for) the Divine. We’ll suggest practical ways to make our writing an exploration of spirituality, and we’ll write three in-class exercises to help sharpen our attention to observation, meditation, and invention. Writers of all genres, all levels of experience, and all (or no) faith traditions are most welcome.
This is an in-person writers workshop, held at the Pat Conroy Literary Center (601 Bladen St, Beaufort). Limited to 15 participants; $45/person. Register at https://patconroyliterarycenter.eventbrite.com
About our instructor:
Valerie Sayers is the author of a collection of stories, The Age of Infidelity, and six novels, including her most recent, The Powers. Who Do You Love and Brain Fever were both named New York Times “Notable Books of the Year, and a film, “Due East,” was based on her novels Due East and How I Got Him Back Sayers’s stories, essays, and reviews have appeared widely, in such publications as the New York Times, Washington Post, Commonweal, Zoetrope, and Ploughshares, and have been cited in Best American Short Stories and Best American Essays. Her literary prizes include a National Endowment for the Arts literature fellowship and two Pushcart Prizes for fiction. She is honored to be a member of the South Carolina Academy of Writers.

Beaufort International Film Festival: Film Screenings
2023-02-25, 2023-02-24, 2023-02-23, 2023-02-22 | 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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

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.

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.
