May 1-6 “BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, PRINTER, ETC.” This engrossing original production is a celebration of Ben’s 300th birthday! S.C. Repertory Company, 136 Beach City Road, H.H. Tues.-Thurs 8 p.m. & Sun. 3 p.m. $22 (Seniors $20) Fri, Sat. 8 pm, $24 (Seniors $22) Flex Pass 6 shows/$120, any day 681-5194 $20 – 24
May 1-27 “BROADWAY ON BULL STREET” Our favorite guys and gals are still WOWing us with their songs, dances and comedy! Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St., Sat., Sun. 3 p.m., Wed.-Sat. 8 p.m. 912-233-7764 $31 – 33 (Kids $16)
May 1-27 “FIDDLER ON THE ROOF” H.H. Arts Center 2:00.p.m. & 8:00 p.m. 1-888-860-2787 $43 – 46
May 1-29 U-PICK STRAWBERRIES Bamboo Farm and Coastal Gardens, 2 Canebrake Rd, Sav, for schedule: 912-921-5460. Also Dempsey Farms, 1576 Sea Island Pkwy, Hwy 21, St. Helena Island, S.C. 838-3656
May 3 “COMMUNITY CHORAL GALA” Low Country Chorale, Beaufort Harbormasters, Beaufort Belles, Children’s Chorus. 7 p.m., Baptist Church of Beaufort, 600 Charles St. Donations Welcome
May 3-13 “GUYS AND DOLLS” SCAD’s theatrical talent at its finest! Thur.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 3:00 p.m., Lucas Theatre, Abercorn St., Sav. 912-525-5050 $10 (Seniors $5)
May 4-6 “FINE ARTS ON THE RIVER FESTIVAL” Entertainment, food, crafts, children’s activities. On 4th, 5th: 9 a.m. – midnight, 6th: 9-6 p.m. www.riverstreetsavannah.com FREE
May 4-20 “CABARET” The May River Theatre begins its 6th season with a predicted sell-out! Also new-you can RESERVE your seat and CHARGE it thru their new office 815-5581: M-F 10-2 p.m.. And a new price $20
May 5 “A TASTE OF BEAUFORT” Waterfront Park is ready to host an extravaganza for your palate! With chef’s specials from 20 restaurants! Beer, wine! Concerts! 11– all day. 525-6644 Free Admission
May 6 “FAMILY FIESTA LATINO” Cultural activities H.H. Arts Center parking lot. 1-5 p.m. 888-860-2787 FREE
May 10, 13 “SPRING POPS CONCERT” Beaufort Orchestra. Featuring pianist, Art Tollefson, “Rhapsody in Blue” USC Beaufort Arts Center 521-4145 10th 8 p.m., $25, 13th 3pm $20.
May 12 “BLUFFTON VILLAGE FESTIVAL” Get up close and personal with this historic town. All along Calhoun St. (closed to traffic) you’ll enjoy crafts, food & plant vendors, entertainment, lunch at the church bluffs, ugly dogs. 11-3 p.m. Rain Date: May 13, 1-5 p.m. 757-3855 FREE
May 13 “400 YEARS OF CANADIAN BRASS” Presented by the Sav. Sinfonietta, 3 p.m. at the Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. 800-514-3849 www.savannahorchestra.org $15, 20
May 15 “SPRING SHOWCASE” Performed by the Savannah Dance Theatre at the Armstrong Atlantic State University Fine Arts Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. Open seating 912-897-2100. Adults $12, Seniors $10, Kids $6
May 18-21 THE NEW 1800 REPLICA, “Spirit of South Carolina” and several other tall ships sail the harbor Monday morning. Ships are open for tours, 10-5 p.m., for $10 pass & ID. Ansonborough Field & Maritime Center at Calhoun/Concord St., one block south of aquarium. Exhibitors, Artist Market, wooden boats display, food. www.charlestonmaritimefestival.com 843-722-1030 Race to Bermuda starts at noon, May 18th FREE
May 19 HILTON HEAD GARDEN TOUR Nine special gardens at Riverbend, Rose Hill, Windmill Harbor, H.H. Plantation, Port Royal, Wexford, Sea Pines. Proceeds benefit local charities. Sponsored by All Saints Episcopal 3001 Meeting St., H.H. 10-4p.m. Includes box lunch, 11-3:00 p.m. at church, herb & plant vendors, pine needle baskets, Garden Accents Boutique, two master gardeners, Heavenly Confections. 681-8333 $25
May 19 “SOUSA!” Stunning overtures & vocalists, toe-tapping marches by the Savannah Sinfonietta, 7:30 p.m. Trinity United Methodist, 255 W. President St., Sav. 800-514-3849 www.savannahorchestra.org $10 – 30
May 20 JAZZ LOVERS OF THE LOWCOUNTRY presents the Les DeMerle Trio at the Main Street Theatre, H.H. 7-9 p.m. 689-9495 $20
May 21 TOM PAXTON Forty years of world-wide concerts and hundreds of songs written! And, still, “his melodies haunt, his lyrics reverberate.” 8 p.m. at the H.H. Arts Center 1-888-860-2787 $31 (Kids $22)
May 25 – June 10 SPOLETO Charleston’s Festival of music, dance, drama, comedy! Over 500 events during 17 days!
www.spoletousa.org (579-3100) and www.piccolospoleto.com (724-7305)
May 27, 28 “AMERICA SINGS!” A spirited Memorial Day concert by the H.H. Choral Society with patriotic songs and a special tribute to the Armed Forces. At 7 p.m. on 27th, First Presbyterian, & on 28th at Holy Family, Pope Ave. Tickets online or 341-3818. $5
Any Day! Kayak with “Native Guide Tours.” Bluffton’s Ben Turner emphasizes safety & enjoys the beauty of the river. Call to schedule your day. 757-5411 2-hour tours $35 – 40
