Arts & Entertainment Calendar

January 8

Taste of the Lowcountry Bourbon Dinner - Wednesday, January 8, 6:30pm, Sea Pines Beach Club. Ring in 2025 with our Taste of the Lowcountry Bourbon Dinner! Join us for a night of bourbon tastings and a delicious multi-course dinner at the Sea Pines Beach Club on January 8, 2025! This dinner will feature an exquisite portfolio of distilleries including Hollow Creek Distillery, Six & Twenty Distillery, Tabby Road Distillery and Burnt Church Distillery! Savor the smooth flavors and notes of these exceptional spirits that will each be served in a cocktail or straight and paired with a four-course dinner expertly crafted by Chefs Jeff Flores, Danny Flinchum, and their culinary team. Finally, we’ll finish the evening with dessert crafted by our Resort Executive Pastry Chef, Iain Jones! Whether you’re a bourbon connoisseur or just curious to explore local distilleries, this event promises an unforgettable evening of flavor and fun. Please note any food allergies to the chef when purchasing tickets. Accommodations for allergies noted less than 24 hours before the event cannot be guaranteed.

January 11

CharliFest 2025: A Vibrant Celebration of Community and Remembrance at Coligny - On Saturday, January 11th, 2025, from noon to 4 PM, Coligny on Hilton Head Island will host CharliFest, an event celebrating the life of Charli Bobinchuck and bringing the community together in joy and reflection. Benefiting Charli’s Critters Fund at Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, the event promises a lively lineup of music, delicious food, and local art.

The festival kicks off with Corey Tate at 12:00 PM, followed by a stellar lineup, including the energetic sounds of 4 Piece and a Biscuit, the dynamic La Bodega Band, and a heartfelt speech by Daisy and Bryan Bobinchuck. For families, Jevon Daly’s Kids Show offers fun at 1:55 PM. As the day continues, enjoy the soulful grooves of Pretty Groove, led by Kyle Wareham, Derrick Ludaway, Sara Burns, and Q Smalls, followed by the Zach Stevens Band, Adam Martin, and Heavy Equipment to close the event at 4:00 PM. Adding to the festivities, Coligny’s restaurants will serve up delicious sliders, making this celebration a feast for all the senses. With food served from noon to 2:30 PM, guests can savor local flavors while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere. CharliFest 2025 is more than a music festival—it’s a heartfelt celebration of life, love, and community. Join us in honoring Charli and supporting the causes she held dear. For more information, visit ColignyPlaza.com/Events.

January 11

Palm Trees & Pistons - car show will be held from 9am-11am. January 11th in the parking lot of Lucky Beach Restaurant on Hilton Head. The show will feature vintage, antique, exotic, muscle and unique cars owned by area locals. Come by and see some cool cars. It’s all FREE! Lucky Beach will also have a takeout window open so you can grab a drink and pastry as you check out the cars in the lot. Weather depending.

January 15

Sea pines Community Center – presents a Medley of Mediums, a new painting exhibition by the Artists of Sea Pines (AoSP) which opens to the public with a free reception January 15, 2025, 4:30-6:30pm at the Sea Pines Community Center in Sea Pines.  The reception is free and open to the public with music provided by the Sharp Five. The exhibition will mark the third year that AoSP has invited and collaborated with the Artists of Hilton Head Plantation.  Over 70 new works in various mediums, oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor, photography and mixed media will be on display at the Community Center, 71 Lighthouse Road in Sea Pines (next to the Fitness Center).  The show runs thru May 3, 2025. “It Takes a Village” is the theme of Spotlight Artist and AoSP member Donna Barnako featured in the show.  Iconic Tuscan and Provençal villages, urban cityscapes and quaint sea villages vie for space in the display of over a dozen large paintings by Donna.  Members of the public are invited to participate in a drawing for one of Donna’s paintings, “Road Rally “which features an actual vintage car on the canvas. The Artists of Sea Pines hosts three new shows each year at the Community Center and contributes 10% of member sales to worthy Hilton Head causes including Volunteers in Medicine, Sea Turtle HHI and the Sea Pines Forest Preserve.

January 16 & 17

The Palmetto Quilt Guild’s next membership meeting is Thursday, January 16.  The program will be a virtual presentation from Lori Dickman on Speedy Solutions to Cut and Organize your Scrap Stash.  Meeting location is Island Lutheran Church on Main Street, Hilton Head Island; doors open at 11:15, meeting starts at 11:30.   

Then on Friday, January 17, Lori will lead us in one of her passions of turning scraps into quilts.  You won’t want to miss her method of turning your stash into a lovely 42” x 42” wall quilt.  It features negative space that makes your scraps POP.  Please see the Palmetto Quilt Guild website at palmettoquiltguild.org for more details and to register for the workshop.

January 25 through February 1

2025 Chamber Restaurant Week – hosted by the Hilton Head Island – Bluffton Chamber of Commerce. The 17th annual Chamber Restaurant Week is back January 25-February 1, and it’s the best way to try the area’s newest and hottest spots. With over 80 of Bluffton and Hilton Head Island restaurants participating, there will be something for everyone. Restaurants will offer prix-fixe menus starring new entrees, signature dishes, and fan favorites. Visit https://www.hiltonheadisland.org/chamber-restaurant-week to see the list of participants.

January 28

Gullah Geechee Cultural Series – presents General Harriet Tubman on Tuesday, January 28th at Soundwaves at Coligny, 7 Lagoon Rd. Suite 100. Doors open at 6:00PM; dinner at 6:30 PM; concert at 7:30PM. Brought to you by: The Gullah Museum of Hilton Head Island, Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra, Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park, and Native Island Business and Community Affairs Association. Reserved seating expected to sell out quickly. Get your tickets now! To order tickets, go to https://hhso.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0FPb000007IZwAMAW

or call the HHSO at (843) 842-2055.