Summer of Fun BY ALLYSON JONES
With live music, Broadway musicals, comedy acts, magicians, camps, clinics, classes, cruises and more taking place across the Island this season, summer fun is back in 2021! Here is just a taste of the special warm-weather events and activities happening on Hilton Head this summer, call ahead or visit the listed websites and social media pages to confirm all events, since COVID-19 protocols, crowd limits and other restrictions are subject to change. COASTAL RESTAURANTS AND BARS “Eat, Drink and Be Coastal” at the CRAB family of restaurants! From the tasty tacos and margaritas at Aunt Chilada’s Easy Street Café, the waterfront dining found at Fishcamp on Broad Creek, Carolina Crab Company, Old Oyster Factory and The Crazy Crab at Jarvis Creek to the unique atmosphere of Reilley’s Grill & Bar, The Crazy Crab Harbour Town and The Boardroom HHI, all of these Coastal establishments offer the freshest food, superior service and exceptional entertainment. Listen to live music from Connor Hollifield, Pete Carrol, Johnny Breeze, Tommy Sims, the Simpson Brothers, Jon Bruner, Ben Lewis, Nick Poulin, Stan Ray, Kyle Wareham, Jon Rooks, Mike Kavanaugh, Sara B or David Wingo nightly at Fish Camp on Broad Creek, Sunday through Friday nights at Aunt Chilada’s, and select evenings at The Crazy Crab at Jarvis Creek and Reilley’s. For details on individual restaurants and their menus, visit hiltonheadcrab.com. Follow Carolina Crab Company, Old Oyster Factory and The Boardroom HHI on social media for music entertainment updates. COLIGNY PLAZA For over 60 years, Coligny Plaza has served as “Hilton Head’s Downtown” with more than 60 specialty shops, delicious dining options, the iconic Piggly Wiggly grocery store and an art house movie theater, just steps from the beach. 52
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During the summer months, the shopping center also showcases a nightly lineup of live, local musical entertainment suitable for all ages at Coligny Center Stage from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Gather around the stage for Jevon Daly’s Kids Show on Sunday and Wednesday; dance along to the festive sounds of La Pachanga on Monday; experience the exquisite stylings of local favorites Cranford and Lesch (John Cranford and Martin Lesch) on Tuesday; sing along to today’s hits with The Nice Guys on Thursday; jam out to country rock with Eric Reid on Friday; and enjoy the acoustic stylings of the Lowcountry’s own singersongwriter Sarah Burns on Saturday night. Many of Coligny’s restaurants also feature nightly live music for your dining enjoyment. Call (843) 842-6050 or visit colignyplaza.com to confirm the entertainment schedule and check on upcoming special events. COASTAL DISCOVERY MUSEUM Located on the historic 68-acre Honey Horn property, the Coastal Discovery Museum’s mission is “to inspire people to care for the Lowcountry.” One of only five Smithsonian Affiliates in South Carolina, the Museum carries out its mission with a variety of on- and off-site natural and cultural history experiences, lectures, tours, craft classes, cruises, exhibits and special events. The first stop should be the Discovery House – Hilton Head Island’s oldest building -- to pick up a map or sign up for classes and tours at the Front Desk. While inside, check out the Kids Zone, permanent exhibits and temporary art exhibitions, as well as the Museum Gift Shop, before setting out to explore the property on foot, by bike or Segway.
