Pig Pickin’ & Oyster Roast
2025-02-21 18:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Coastal Discovery Museum
Get ready to indulge in mouthwatering local shrimp, whole hogs, whole chickens, chopped BBQ, and all the trimmings prepared by our talented Island chefs, celebrity guest chefs, and Pitmasters. 🍽️🔥But that’s not all! We’ve got live music with Shellring String Band, signature cocktails, and a fantastic selection of brews and wines to quench your thirst.
WHAT YOUR TICKET INCLUDES: – Access to Pig Pickin’ & Oyster Roast – Commemorative 2025 Festival Glass – Includes ALL food and drinks. This is an all-inclusive ticket. – Must be 21 and older to attend this event. – Each ticket Benefits the David M. Carmines Memorial Fund benefiting local charities in our community.

Nature Hike - RSVP Required
2025-02-22 10:30 - 12:00 | 310 Okatie Hwy, Okatie, SC, United States, South Carolina 29909, 310 Okatie Hwy, Okatie, SC, United States, South Carolina 29909
Click the orange “Book A Program” button on our website to RSVPportroyalsoundfoundation.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 will 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.

Saturday Seafood Festival
2025-02-22 13:00 - 16:00 | Coastal Discovery Museum
We are ecstatic to announce that the Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival has been honored as one of the Taste of The South Magazine’s 2024 Taste 50 Winners!
WHAT YOUR TICKET INCLUDES: – $20.00 is ADMISSION ONLY for ages 12 and older. – Admission fee benefits The David M. Carmines Memorial Foundation a Local 501c3. – Live Music – Access to Celebrity Chef Cooking Demonstrations – Family Friendly Activies – ALL Ticket sales benefit The David M. Carmines Memorial Foundation benefiting local charities in our community. – Students and Children under the age of 12 are FREE ADMISSION.

2025 JSLB Prom Boutique
2025-02-22 13:00 - 16:00 | Holy Trinity Classical Christian School
Are you dreaming of the perfect prom night but worried about finding the right dress? The Junior Service League of Beaufort is here to make your dreams come true! 🌟
👗 Join us at the JSLB Prom Boutique!📅 Date: February 22nd🕐 Time: 1 PM – 4 PM📍 Location: 302 Burroughs Ave
Find your perfect prom dress FOR FREE and make this prom night unforgettable!
💕 With a wide selection of styles, sizes, and accessories, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss this chance to feel fabulous and confident on your big night!
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Port Royal Mardi Gras Parade & Party
2025-02-22 16:00 | Paris Avenue in Port Royal, Paris Avenue, Port Royal, SC, 29935, United States
Laissez les bon temps rouler! The 2nd Annual Krewe of Port Royal Mardi Gras is marching back into the beautiful Town of Port Royal, SC.
Come celebrate and let loose on Saturday, February 22nd as The Town of Port Royal is turned into a lively festival of life, culture, and community; bringing the beads, music, floats, and all the excitement of Mardi Gras—Port Royal style.
Save the date and gather your krewe because the big parade starts at 4pm, following the same route as last year. Be sure to line up along Paris Avenue between 16th Street
(Anchor/Mariners Park) and 11th Street to catch all the action.
The parade will conclude at Shellring Ale Works, where the after-party kicks off with the band Kanola playing all your favorite New Orleans music, food trucks, a face painter, and activities for the kids to do.
It features a variety of irresistible, authentic New Orleans dishes with classics including
jambalaya, gumbo, beignets, crawfish, and more. Your senses will come to life as the air fills with the enticing aromas of Cajun and Creole spices, bringing the essence of New Orleans to life.
Whether you’re in a float, dance group, marching band, golf cart, or simply just love the
Mardi Gras vibe, the town wants you in the parade. Applications are now open—send a direct message to the Old Village Association’s Facebook page with your email address or
visit Port Royal Town Hall to pick up your application. Spots are limited, so do not wait.
Don’t miss this family-friendly celebration of Mardi Gras traditions, music, food, and
fun! Mark your calendars, invite your friends and family, and come dressed in your best
Mardi Gras attire to join in the revelry.
This year’s Mardi Gras event will be unforgettable and you will not want to miss it!

Silent Book Club Beaufort
2025-02-22 16:30 - 18:30 | 601 Bladen Street, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29902, 601 Bladen Street, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29902
Silent Book Club Beaufort, a unique take on the traditional book club, will hold its second meetup on Saturday, January 11, from 4:30pm-6:30pm at the nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center, 601 Bladen St. Designed to offer a relaxed and pressure-free space for readers of all types, this community gathering invites book lovers to enjoy their current reads in a welcoming and peaceful atmosphere.
Silent Book Club Beaufort is co-sponsored by the Conroy Center and the student book club DAYLO (Diversity Awareness Youth Literacy Organization), bringing together two organizations dedicated to fostering community connections and celebrating the love of literature.
Unlike traditional book clubs, Silent Book Club Beaufort has no assigned reading, no deadlines, and no discussions required. Whether you prefer ebooks, audiobooks, comic books, textbooks, or paperbacks, readers are invited to bring their book of choice, settle in, and savor the joy of uninterrupted reading among like-minded individuals.
Silent Book Club Beaufort also features a book swap: Leave a book, take a book.
The casual meetups provide an excellent opportunity to discover new book recommendations, make friends, and reconnect with the love of reading. Whether you’re a lifelong bookworm or just getting back into reading, everyone is welcome.
Silent Book Club Beaufort is free to attend and proudly supports local businesses and organizations. Additional dates and locations will be announced soon via the SBCB Instagram page at www.instagram.com/silentbookclubbeaufort. Come embrace the joy of reading at Silent Book Club Beaufort!

A Night at the Opera
2025-02-23 16:00 - 19:00 | Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina
Join us for a magical musical evening of songs from world famous operas and more!
Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 4PMSt. John’s Lutheran Church157 Lady’s Island DriveBeaufort, SC 29907

Great Estate Buying Event - The Jeweler's Bench
2025-02-25 11:00 - 2025-02-28 18:00 | 603 Carteret St., Beaufort, SC 29902, 603 Carteret St., Beaufort, SC 29902
If you’ve been thinking about selling your valuables, we’re hosting our Great Estate Buying Event at:
The Jeweler’s Bench603 Carteret St., Beaufort, SC 29902
February 25-28Tuesday-Thursday 10am-5pmFriday 10am-3pm
We are purchasing estate jewelry, diamonds, watches, gold, silver, coins and more!
Our experienced staff will evaluate any item, no matter how small, and make you an offer. If you decide to sell, we will pay you on the spot!
Make appointments here: https://www.julesestatebuyers.com/event/beaufort-sc

Dr. Eric W. Montie – 10 Years of Listening to Estuaries & Tracking Bottlenose Dolphins
2025-02-25 15:00 - 16:00 | Port Royal Sound Foundation
Presented by 303 Associates
Click the orange “Book A Program” button on our website to RSVPportroyalsoundfoundation.org
$10/person (plus fees)
Dr. Eric Montie’s research program focuses on fish & marine mammal biology and the bioacoustics of marine life with applied applications in environmental toxicology, noise pollution and climate change. His team utilizes passive acoustic recorders mounted on oceanographic instrument frames that allow continuous and long-term sampling of the underwater soundscape. These recordings provide information on the behavior of snapping shrimp, spawning patterns of fish, foraging patterns and communication of bottlenose dolphins and noise levels associated with human activity.
The long-term goal is to ‘eavesdrop’ on key behaviors of marine animals that can change rapidly or gradually in response to environmental changes and human impacts, thus providing a measure of resilience or shifting baselines in a globally changing environment.
In 2020, Montie founded the Estuarine Soundscape Observatory Network in the Southeast (or ESONS), which now monitors biological sound and human-made noise in four estuaries of South Carolina. In addition, he supervises the Lowcountry Dolphin Conservation Program, which focuses on the population dynamics and ecology of common bottlenose dolphins in the Port Royal Sound Area. During this talk, Dr. Montie will discuss major highlights of these two monitoring programs that have been observed over the past 10 years.

Veterans Night Out
2025-02-26 16:00 - 18:00 | 1810 Richmond Ave, Port Royal, SC, United States, South Carolina 29935, 1810 Richmond Ave, Port Royal, SC, United States, South Carolina 29935
Calling All Veterans!
Sprenger Health Care Port Royal invites you to a special Veterans Night Out!
📅 Wednesday, February 26th⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM📍 Sprenger Health Care Port Royal
Let us shower you with love and appreciation! Join us for a night of burgers, beers, and more. Plus, get a glimpse of our top-tier assisted living options.
Come enjoy great food, great company, and a well-deserved evening out! We can’t wait to see you there.
RSVP Today!

Cemetery Walking Tour
2025-02-27 12:00 - 15:00, 2025-02-28 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-02-28 13:00 - 16:00 | 1601 Boundary Street, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29902, 1601 Boundary Street, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29902
Beaufort National Cemetery is the 13th oldest national cemetery in the United States and is the final resting place for over 28,000 veterans and eligible family members. Would you like to learn about some of the heroes buried here and their stories? Come join our cemetery walking tour. Volunteer docents will take you on a tour through the 161-year old cemetery and learn about our nation’s history through the stories of those who served and defended it. Tours start at the main flagpole. For more information, contact the cemetery at 843-524-3925.

An Evening with Novelist Jen Marie Wiggins, Author of The Good Bride
2025-02-27 17:00 - 18:30 | 601 Bladen Street, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29902, 601 Bladen Street, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29902
{Rescheduled from December 19}
The nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center will host an evening with novelist Jen Marie Wiggins, author of The Good Bride, on Thursday, February 27, at 5:00 p.m., at the Conroy Center (601 Bladen St., Beaufort). Free and open to the public. Books will be available for sale and signing. Seating is limited; please call in advance to reserve: 843-379-7025.
About the Book and Author:One of People Magazine’s Recommended Suspense Reads for 2025
The Wedding of the Year turns disastrous in this twisty family drama full of lies and betrayals, perfect for fans of Laura Dave, Lucy Foley, and Ruth Ware.
One year after a devastating hurricane, bride-to-be Ruth Bancroft is marrying her perfect groom in a quaint fishing village on the Gulf Coast. The weekend is carefully curated, with the displays of pomp and social media magic meant to promote an area still struggling to rebuild as well as bring Ruth’s estranged family back together.
Yet as good intentions often go, this road to wed is hell and paved in complications. With tensions rising between the family and the bridal party, long-buried secrets come to light, and accusations start flying. Things officially spiral out of control when the oceanfront rehearsal dinner is rocked by a series of gunshots, and a high-profile guest goes missing. As the investigation gets underway, it turns out that everyone has something to hide.
Big Little Lies meets The Guest List in this gripping page turner that asks the big questions about messy family liaisons, modern media, and the lies we tell the world.
Jen Marie Wiggins’s first book, the gifty nonfiction title Married AF: A Funny Guide for the Newlywed or Bride, was published with Sourcebooks in 2022. She has a background in advertising and public relations, and her writing has appeared in Southern Coastal Weddings, Savannah Magazine, Savannah Homes, and elsewhere. The Good Bride draws much of its inspiration from the devastation and rebuilding struggles of Mexico Beach, Florida, a place near and dear to Jen’s heart.

State of the Community
2025-02-28 08:00 - 10:00 | 100 Dataw Club Drive, Dataw Island, SC 29920, 100 Dataw Club Drive, Dataw Island, SC 29920
On February 28, 2025, leaders from around the region will gather at the in the Dataw Island Carolina Ballroom for our first annual State of the Community – a special networking event that shares the latest data about our region, bright spots in our local economy, and insight from a panel of experts on today’s most pressing issues.
This is a great opportunity to gather information, make connections and have the knowledge to position your business for success in 2025.
The event includes a delicious breakfast with ticket purchase.
Tickets for this event can be purchased online: https://business.beaufortchamber.org/events/details/2025-state-of-the-community-14062

Spring Open House
2025-02-28 10:30 - 13:30 | 2631 Boundary St, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29906, 2631 Boundary St, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29906
Spring is in full bloom at Marshview Mercantile! 🌸 Join us for our Spring Open House and celebrate the season with fresh finds and exclusive treats.
📅 Date: Friday, February 28 & Saturday, March 1📍 Location: Marshview Mercantile, 2631 Boundary Street, Beaufort, SC
🌿 Refresh your home with our latest floral arrivals.🎁 Discover unique gifts for upcoming special occasions.🍋 Sip and shop while enjoying our expanded lemonade line and new pantry treats.🖐 Explore handcrafted goods from talented local artists.🎟 Don’t forget! Every purchase enters you to win door prizes and gift cards throughout the day!
✨ Special Guest: @BreakthroughNutrition will be onsite serving up samples of healthy deliciousness and answering your questions from 11 AM – 2 PM!
Mark your calendar and don’t miss this exciting spring event! 🌷💛

FREE Master Naturalist Tour
2025-02-28 16:30 - 18:00 | 1700 Paris Ave, Port Royal, SC, United States, South Carolina 29935, 1700 Paris Ave, Port Royal, SC, United States, South Carolina 29935
Take a tour of the Port Royal Cypress Wetlands with Master Naturalist Jill Moore. Jill, a certified master naturalist and founder of Moore2Life, provides nature-based programs to local residents, communities and tourists here in the magnificent Lowcountry – a setting unlike any place on Earth. With research showing that people function best when they have access to and a connection with nature, Jill is committed to helping people discover a passion and appreciation for the unique area that surrounds us.
Tours are free to the public! Please RSVP here: https://friendsofportroyalcypresswetlands.org/tours/
https://www.facebook.com/events/1313547363246892/?event_time_id=1313547376580224

Gullah Twilight Music & Market With Deas-Guyz
2025-02-28 17:00 - 20:00 | Coastal Discovery Museum
Join us for an enchanting evening at the Gullah Twilight Music & Market, where the vibrant culture and rich traditions of the Gullah people come to life. Groove to the rhythm of live performances of legendary Deas-Guyz that capture the soulful essence of Jazz music. Savor authentic Gullah cuisine that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Explore a curated selection of artisans and retailers showcasing unique crafts and products. B.Y.O.B. (Bring Your Own Blanket): Settle in for a cozy picnic under the setting sun and immerse yourself in the historic and creative spirit of the Gullah culture. Discover the rich history and traditions of the Gullah people, an African-American community known for preserving their heritage through storytelling, music, and art. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary event that promises to be a feast for the senses. Whether you’re a culture enthusiast, music lover, or foodie, there’s something for everyone at the Gullah Twilight Music & Market. Get your tickets now and be part of an unforgettable evening!
Parking and Children 12 and under are FREE

Beaufort Charities Festival on February 28 and March 1, 2025!!!
2025-02-28 17:00 - 2025-03-01 22:00 | Live Oaks Park, Port Royal, Port Royal, SC, US
Buy a 1-day or a 2-day ticket!
Or Make a Donation using the Buy Tickets Button.
Don’t miss the one they talk about all year long. The Beaufort Charities Festival!
Friday, February 28th – Adults 21+ OnlyGATES OPEN 4:30 5:15 Opening Remarks5:30 Opening Band8:00 Southern Sky (Eagles Tribute Band)10:00 Event Ends
Saturday, March 1stGATES OPEN at 12:00 PMKids Zone Opens at 12:3012:30 Catalina’s (Day)4:45 Oyster Jam Winner The Weekly SpecialKids Zone closes at 7 pm7:00 Joel Young8:00 Mike Ponder Band10:00 Event Ends
Saturday is the annual oyster roast, plus the unlimited beer and wine souvenir cups available for purchase, two live auctions (3:00pm & 6pm), and a FREE Kids Zone

Harlem Nights Dinner Show
2025-02-28 18:00 - 21:00 | 1 Blue Dolphin Dr, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29906
Celebrate with us as we bring the spirit of the Black Renaissance to life.
Come dressed in your elegant evening wear, flapper dresses, three-piece suits, feathered headpieces, and vintage accessories to capture the essence of this rich cultural era.
Ticket price: $25Advanced Ticket price: $20

Create & Connect
2025-02-28 18:00 - 22:00 | 4 Coosawhatchie Way, Beaufort, SC 29906-6039, United States, 4 Coosawhatchie Way, Beaufort, SC 29906-6039, United States
Come together for a night of creativity, connection, and fun at our Create & Connect event! Bring your own project to work on or purchase from a variety of Make & Take options designed to spark your imagination. With access to an array of stamp sets and crafting tools, you’ll have everything you need to bring your ideas to life—just don’t forget to bring your own adhesive!
Bring your favorite snack to enjoy, and we’ll provide water to keep you refreshed. Share tips, stories, and laughter with fellow creators in a warm and welcoming space. Whether you’re crafting solo or making new friends, this event is all about fueling your passion and building lasting friendships in a supportive, inspiring environment.
Let’s create, connect, and make something truly special—together!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1676157556618913/?event_time_id=1676159103285425

Pig Pickin' Chicken Lickin' Oyster Roast
2025-02-28 18:30 - 21:30 | 638 Parris Island Gateway, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29906
A fun-filled evening with family and friends featuring the juiciest steamed oysters, seafood chowder, and outrageous smoked pork shoulder with a special rub and Carolina-style bbq sauce along with super special chicken wings! This is the best deal of the year…$10/person, $20/couple and $30 max for the whole family. Side dishes will be provided…you just need to bring your favorite dessert to share! Register at: communitybiblechurch.us/oyster

The Shark is Broken by Pure Theatre
2025-02-28 19:30 - 22:30 | 801 Carteret St, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29902, 801 Carteret St, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29902
The open ocean, 1974. Filming is delayed… again. The lead actors— theatre veteran Robert Shaw and young Hollywood hotshots Richard Dreyfuss and Roy Scheider — are crammed into a too-small boat, entirely at the mercy of foul weather and a faulty mechanical co-star. Alcohol flows, egos collide, and tempers flare on a chaotic voyage that just might lead to cinematic magic… if it doesn’t sink them all. Inspired by Robert Shaw’s experience playing Quint on the notorious shoot, THE SHARK IS BROKEN celebrates movie history and peeks at the choppy waters behind Hollywood’s first blockbuster.
Upcoming Dates: February 28 at 7:30 PM and March 1 at 2:00 PMTicket Price: $30 for adults, $25 for seniors/military, $15 for studentsVenue: USCB Center for the Arts (801 Carteret St. Beaufort, SC 29902)
https://www.facebook.com/events/798051169065312/?event_time_id=798051175731978

Community Yard Sale
2025-03-01 09:00 - 2025-03-02 13:00 | Shell Point Farm, Shell Point Farm
Lots of great affordable items! Everything must go!

Monthly Teddy Bear Picnic Read-Aloud with DAYLO
2025-03-01 09:30 - 12:00 | Port Royal Farmers Market, Port Royal Farmers Market
On the first Saturday of every month, you can join the student volunteers of DAYLO: Diversity Awareness Youth Literacy Organization for a Teddy Bear Picnic read-aloud at the Port Royal Farmers Market (1615 Ribaut Rd.). In collaboration with the nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center, high school and college student volunteers from the Beaufort-based chapters of DAYLO gather at the gazebo in Naval Heritage Park from 9:30 a.m. to noon to read diverse, inclusive picture books to children and their families, inspiring a love of stories, books, reading, and peer-to-peer mentoring.
Cozy blankets, a plethora of stuffed animals, and some snacks help the students make a welcoming environment in this free community literacy program. Several times a year, National Park Service Ranger Katherine Freeman also joins in for Read with a Ranger, a literacy and art project thematically connected to the missions of DAYLO, the Conroy Center, and the Reconstruction Era National Historic Park.
DAYLO is a student-led diversity themed book club and community service group founded at Beaufort High School and now with chapters across South Carolina. Learn more at: https://linktr.ee/DAYLOBFT.
The Pat Conroy Literary Center is a nonprofit interpretive and learning center advancing the legacy of beloved, bestselling writer, educator, and mentor Pat Conroy (1945-2016), author of The Water Is Wide, The Great Santini, The Prince of Tides, and more. Learn more at: www.patconroyliterarycenter.org.

Ninth Annual March Forth Weekend
2025-03-01 09:30 - 2025-03-02 15:30 | Beaufort, South Carolina
Our Conroy Center’s ninth annual March Forth will be held on Saturday, March 1, and Sunday, March 2, with educational programs in Beaufort, Port Royal, St. Helena Island, and online. This special event commemorates the anniversary of Pat Conroy’s passing on March 4, 2016, by engaging with major themes of his writing and teaching life, including social justice, inclusivity, conservation, education, truth-telling, and storytelling.
March Forth will include appearances by:* Ashley Hope Pérez: YA novelist, educator, advocate, and editor of Banned Together: Our Fight for Readers’ Rights* Kimberly Brock: novelist, past Georgia Author of the Year, and author of The Fabled Earth, a finalist for the Townsend Prize for Fiction* Edda L. Fields-Black, professor of history and director of the Dietrich College Humanities Center at Carnegie Mellon University, author of Combee: Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid, and Black Freedom during the Civil War* Katherine Freeman: National Park Service Ranger with the Reconstruction Era National Historic Park* Jake Zadik: Brays Island naturalist, nature photographer, and cofounder of South Carolina Partners of Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (SCPARC)* Juliana Zadik: naturalist, educator, and Beaufort County Long-Range Environmental Planner* Dana Ridenour: retired FBI undercover special agent, author of the Lexie Montgomery series* Eugene A. Rugala: retired FBI agent and “profiler,” behavioral science consultant and author* DAYLO: Diversity Awareness Youth Literacy Organization
This year, March Forth is hosted by Conroy Center executive director Jonathan Haupt and nationally recognized youth advocate Julia Garnett.
March Forth is presented in collaboration between the nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center, Penn Center, NeverMore Books, the Port Royal Farmers Market, the Reconstruction Era National Historic Park, and DAYLO: Diversity Awareness Youth Literacy Organization.
Register in advance: https://marchforth2025.eventbrite.com
~EVENTS for SATURDAY, MARCH 1~
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Reconstruction Era National Historic Park ToursExplore the Reconstruction Era National Historic Park locations in Beaufort, Port Royal, and St. Helena. Free. Details: https://www.nps.gov/reer/index.htm
9:30 a.m. to Noon: Read with a Ranger and Teddy Bear Picnic at the Port Royal Farmers MarketStudent volunteers from DAYLO (Diversity Awareness Youth Literacy Organization) will be reading children’s picture books to young readers and their families, with light snacks provided. DAYLO students will be joined by National Park Service Ranger Katherine Freeman from the Reconstruction Era National Historic Park for a special read-aloud, Read with a Ranger. This free event will be held near the gazebo at the Port Royal Farmers Market (1615 Ribaut Rd, Port Royal). No registration needed.
10:00 a.m. to Noon: Demythologizing the FBI: What Writers Get Wrong, Workshop Led by Dana Ridenour and Eugene A. RugalaJoin retired FBI undercover special agent turned novelist Dana Ridenour and retired FBI “profiler” turned consultant Eugene A. Rugala for a workshop for writers (and interested readers) about what FBI work is really like–and what novels and films get wrong. $60/person, limited to 20 attendees. Held at the Conroy Center (601 Bladen St., Beaufort). Register in advance at https://demythologizingthefbiworkshop.eventbrite.com
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Penn Center’s York W. Bailey Museum ToursExplore Penn Center and the York W. Bailey Museum (16 Penn Center Circle West, St. Helena Island). Docent-led tours available. $15-$20/person.
Noon to 4:00 p.m.: Pat Conroy Literary Center ToursThe nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center (601 Bladen St., Beaufort) is open for free public tours, guided by volunteer docents.
6:00 to 7:00 p.m.: Facebook Live Interview with Ashley Hope Pérez, Editor of Banned Together, in Conversation with Jonathan Haupt and Julia GarnettAshley Hope Pérez’s 2015 YA novel Out of Darkness won a Printz Honor and the Tomás Rivera Book Award—and it as one of the top ten most banned books of 2021. Pérez will discuss her new anthology Banned Together: The Fight for Reader’s Rights (to be published on March 4) in conversation with Pat Conroy Literary Center executive director Jonathan Haupt and Banned Books Week Honorary Youth Chair Julia Garnett. This free virtual event will be live-streamed to the Conroy Center’s Fcebook page and available to watch through Monday, March 3, at 6:00 p.m. No registration required. https://www.facebook.com/patconroyliterarycenter
~EVENTS for SUNDAY, MARCH 2~All Sunday events are ticketed and held at Penn Center’s Frissell Hall, 16 Penn Center Circle West, St. Helena Island. Nature walk: $10/person. Catered lunch + two author presentations: $30.
9:30-10:00 a.m.: Attendee check-in.
10:00-11:30 a.m.: Birding and nature walk of Penn Center led by husband and wife naturalists Jake and Juliana Zadik. Approximately 1 mile. $10/person; limited to 40 participants.
11:30 to Noon. Catered lunch by Magnolia’s Cafe. Included in $30/person registration.
Noon to 1:00 p.m.: Presentation by Dr. Edda L. Fields-Black, professor of history and director of the Dietrich College Humanities Center at Carnegie Mellon University, author of Combee: Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid, and Black Freedom during the Civil War. . . Included in $30/person registration.
1:00 to 1:30 p.m.: Book signing break with NeverMore Books.
1:30 to 2:30 p.m.: Conversation with Kimberly Brock: novelist, past Georgia Author of the Year, and author of The Fabled Earth, a finalist for the Townsend Prize for Fiction–interviewed by Conroy Center executive director Jonathan Haupt and Banned Books Week Honorary Youth Chair Julia Garnett. Included in $30/person registration.
2:30-3:00 p.m.: Book signing break with NeverMore Books.
3:00 p.m.: Closing remarks
~ABOUT OUR PRESENTERS~
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Gullah/Geechee SEA & ME Lil Fish Project Exhibition Opening
2025-03-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Atkins LIVE BAIT, Atkins LIVE BAIT
Jayn de Gullah/Geechee Famlee fa a celebration of art and Gullah/Geechee fishing traditions at Atkins Live Bait on March 1st!
Jayn de Gullah/Geechee Famlee at Atkins Live Bait on Saturday, March 1, 2025 as we unveil de “Lil Fish Project” exhibition .Bring the entire family out for an afternoon of art and cultural heritage by Gullah/Geechee Futures Project and the Gullah/Geechee Sea Island Coalition!
The event will be followed at 1 pm with a community engagement session and reception at Penn Center’s Frissell Hall focused on the Salkehatchie Watershed and keeping it safe.The St. Helena and Lady’s Island Family are invited to come and provide input.
www.GullahGeecheeNation.com

Marine Communities & Microscopes - RSVP Required
2025-03-01 10:30 - 11:30 | 310 Okatie Hwy, Okatie, SC, United States, South Carolina 29909, 310 Okatie Hwy, Okatie, SC, United States, South Carolina 29909
Click the orange “Book A Program” button on our website to RSVPportroyalsoundfoundation.org
$10 per participant (plus fees)
Explore the world of marine invertebrates that are found living on our docks under a microscope.
Ages 8+ Children must be accompanied by an adult

Interactive Murder Mystery with author Laura Elizabeth
2025-03-01 16:00 - 19:00 | 2139 Boundary Street Unit 102, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29902, 2139 Boundary Street Unit 102, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29902
Join us for a fun Murder Mystery event with author Laura Elizabeth. It is based on the 2nd book in her Island Mysteries series, A Special Kind of Heartache. No need to have read the books- this will make it event more fun! Laura will have her books on hand for purchase.

Night out at Serendipity
2025-03-01 18:30 - 20:00 | Serendipity Beaufort, 707 Bay Street, Beaufort, SC, 29902, US
NIGHT OUT AT SERENDIPITY SPRITZ N’ SUCCULENTS 🥂
The next event is here 🎉🚨
Saturday March 1st come get your hands dirty and craft your own terrarium with us🪻there will be charcuterie and cocktails available to enjoy !
Tickets are being sold through Venmo, please DM for ticket purchasing details!
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