Featured Events in Hilton Head Island in May, 2025 (May Updated)

Welcome to The Symphony of Dance by the Hilton Head Ballroom Dance Studio! Join us for an enchanting evening filled with graceful movements and beautiful music. Our talented dancers will showcase a variety of styles, from the passionate tango to the elegant waltz. The event will take place at the Seahawk Theatre - Hilton Head HS, providing the perfect setting for an unforgettable night of dance. Don't miss out on this opportunity to experience the magic of ballroom dancing up close! Information Source: HiltonHeadBallroomDanceStudio | eventbrite

Wine Down Wednesday for a Cause May 7th from 5- 7 pm Please join us at the Village at Wexford for a festive evening of wine, music, shopping, refreshments, and prizes. Proceeds benefit Sea Turtle Patrol, Hilton Head Island's official organization permitted by SCDNR to monitor sea turtle nesting and hatching activity. Enjoy tastings at participating merchants, special promotions, sales, and in-store demos. Tickets are $15 per person. Limited tickets are available day of the event. Information Source: Village at Wexford | eventbrite

Hilton Head Dance Theatre’s annual production of Terpsichore, Too, starring the Burgundy, Intermediate, and Apprentice Levels of the Hilton Head Dance School. The performance will feature our middle grades performing excerpts from "Swan Lake" and a tribute to "Broadway" choreographed by Jamal Edwards. Adult tickets are $10 and students (18 and younger) are $5 plus processing fees. Online ticket sales will close two hours before curtain. Tickets will be available at the door, however we highly encourage you to purchase your tickets in advance. All performances will be held at the Seahawk Cultural Center at Hilton Head Island High School. Doors will open 30 minutes before each performance. You will receive an email confirmation with your tickets. Information Source: Hilton Head Dance Theatre | eventbrite

The Hilton Head Dance School’s youngest students will be featured in at HHDT classic performance piece, Thumbelina, The Firebird and The Flower Fairies. Adult tickets are $10 and students (18 and younger) are $5 plus processing fees. Online ticket sales will close two hours before curtain. Tickets will be available at the door, however we highly encourage you to purchase your tickets in advance. All performances will be held at the Seahawk Cultural Center at Hilton Head Island High School. Doors will open 30 minutes before each performance. You will receive an email confirmation with your tickets. Information Source: Hilton Head Dance Theatre | eventbrite

Welcome to The Tassel Scholarship Awards Gala ! Join us for a night of celebration and recognition at the beautiful Hilton Beachfront Resort and Spa Hilton Head Island . This event will honor outstanding students who have excelled academically and demonstrated leadership in their communities. Get ready for an evening filled with an inspiring keynote speaker, delicious food, door prizes and live entertainment. Don't miss this opportunity to support our future leaders and celebrate their achievements. We look forward to seeing you there! This year's theme, EllaVation , draws its inspiration from the word "elevate," signifying the act of uplifting, advancing, and refining—morally, intellectually, and culturally. A tribute to our scholarship namesake, EllaVation symbolizes the transformative journey of our recipients as they ascend toward their dreams. It is a celebration of resilience and progress, underscored by unwavering support for growth and achievement. Thank you to our wonderful sponsors: Presenting Valedictorian Sponsor South State Bank Summa Cum Laude Sponsors Barnwell Health & Wellness Hollis Enterprises, LLC Kinghorn Insurance Magna Cum Laude Sponsors C & W | Gullah Heritage Trail Tours Palmetto Electric Cooperative Sparklight Historic Mitchelville Cum Laude Sponsors Bruno Landscaping Weichert, Realtors-Coastal Properties Publix Ms. Kathleen Uber Cap & Gown Sponsor Hilton Beachfront Resort & Spa Hilton Head Island Information Source: Ella C. White Memorial Scholarship Fund | eventbrite

What are Sankofa Nights? Gullah culture is rooted in giving, sharing and kindness. Sankofa Nights is a unique event that brings diverse people to a family style table for an intimate evening immersed in Gullah culture while helping preserve and protect its historic land? What better way to learn about the traditions, foodways, stories and language, than to come together at a Gullah table to hear first hand information on the significant issues of Black land loss and details from behind the scenes from Eternal Polk, the director of the award-winning film, Gaining Ground: The Fight for Black Land . Sankofa Nights is a fundraiser for the Lowcountry Gullah Foundation Historic Gullah Land Preservation Program. Information Source: Lowcountry Gullah | eventbrite

Fling into the season with the Hilton Head Big Band ! Join us for a swinging good time at the Hilton Head Island Beach & Tennis Resort , and get ready to dance the night away to classic tunes. Don't miss out on this special event to kick off the season in style! Music starts at 6:00; doors open at 5:30. The resort will be offering a cash bar and various food items available for purchase such as popcorn, peanuts, candy, and warm pretzels. Also, servers will be available to take orders for additional food items from the Coconutz Sports bar. Note that outside food or beverage is not permitted. Information Source: Hilton Head Big Band | eventbrite

Welcome to The Symphony of Dance by the Hilton Head Ballroom Dance Studio ! Join us for an enchanting evening filled with graceful movements and beautiful music. Our talented dancers will showcase a variety of styles, from the passionate tango to the elegant waltz. The event will take place at the Seahawk Theatre - Hilton Head HS , providing the perfect setting for an unforgettable night of dance. Don't miss out on this opportunity to experience the magic of ballroom dancing up close! Information Source: HiltonHeadBallroomDanceStudio | eventbrite

Come join us at The Jazz Corner for lunch, music, and a live auction as we mark PEP's 30th anniversary! A live performance by Deas Guyz will have your toes tapping and your heart singing. It's a special way to commemorate all the wonderful work PEP has done over the years. Let's make this milestone unforgettable together! Payment by check is preferred and can be made payable to: Programs for Exceptional People 39 Sheridan Park Circle, Ste. 2 Bluffton, SC 29910 Information Source: Programs for Exceptional People | eventbrite

Presenter: Joe Grondalski Featuring historic maps from the Island’s 300+ year history, discover history that has been lost to time and development in this informative session. We’ll discuss how the island has transformed from a wilderness to a world-renowned resort through the lens of our historic map collection. USCB Hilton Head Island Campus - Room 115 Information Source: Heritage Library History & Ancestry Research Ctr | eventbrite