Don’t miss these upcoming dance, music, arts and theater events in Bluffton, Hilton Head

This “Cultural Compendium” wraps up April and takes us gently into May, as together we build a Lowcountry filled with the appreciation and allure of its beauty and splendor, carefully coaxed by the cultural arts and the seduction of our unique heritage!

Events

THE ART MARKET AT HISTORIC HONEY HORN

Each spring, accomplished artists from around the country participate in this outdoor fine art and craft sale. Stroll through artists’ booths under historic live oaks to find that perfect piece of original art to take home. Fine art and craft in all shapes, sizes, styles, price ranges and mediums will be available for purchase. Rain or shine!

• Where: 70 Honey Horn Plantation Drive, Hilton Head
• When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 29, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 30
• Cost: $5 admission; children under 12 free
• Info: www.coastaldiscovery.org

ALL SAINTS GARDEN TOUR

Get outdoors for the All Saints Church Garden Tour of six lovely gardens on Hilton Head and in Bluffton. A boutique and bake sale will run the same hours as the tour at All Saints Episcopal Church, 3001 Meeting St., Hilton Head.

• Where: Various locations on Hilton Head and in Bluffton
• When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 20
• Cost: Ticket price is $35 as in previous years, but will not include a luncheon; entries for a raffle of a framed pastel by Joyce Nagel are $5 per ticket or $20 for five tickets. Tickets for the event and the raffle purchased online by May 6 will be mailed. Those purchased between May 7 and May 18 must be picked up at the church.
• Info: Nancy Renner, 505-269-6498, or allsaintsgardentour.wordpress.com

Performing arts

LEAN ENSEMBLE PRODUCTION OF ‘RIPCORD’

A sunny room on an upper floor is prime real estate in the Bristol Place Senior Living Facility, so when the cantankerous Abby is forced to share her quarters with new arrival Marilyn, she has no choice but to get rid of the infuriatingly chipper woman by any means necessary. A seemingly harmless bet between the old women quickly escalates into a dangerous game of one-upmanship. Comedic and heart-warming all at the same time, this play is a home run on aging, strange friendships, and the lifelong struggle of satisfaction versus disappointment.

• Where: Main Street Theatre, 3000 Main St., Hilton Head
• When: 7:30 p.m. nightly through April 30; 2 p.m. Sunday performance
• Info: leanensemble.org or 843-715-6676

‘COMPANY’ AT ARTS CENTER OF COASTAL CAROLINA

Stephen Sodheim’s groundbreaking modern musical is a mature, intelligent and wildly funny look at relationships, vulnerability and “being alive.”

• Where: Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head
• When: Through May 28
• Info: artshhi.com or 843-842-2787

MAY RIVER THEATRE COMPANY’S ‘THE RISE AND FALL OF LITTLE VOICE’

The play by British dramatist Jim Cartwright tells the story of a young heroine, Little Voice, who has a hidden talent: She can emulate every chanteuse from Judy Garland to Edith Paif to Lisa Minneli and Barbra Streisand.

• Where: Ulmer Auditorium, Bluffton Town Hall, 20 Bridge St., Bluffton
• When: 7:30 p.m. April 28, April 29, May 5 and May 6; 2 p.m. April 30 and May 7
• Info: mayrivertheatre.com

Dance and music

HILTON HEAD DANCE THEATRE’S ‘TERPSICHORE’

“Terpsichore, Where Classical Meets Contemporary,’ takes its name from Terpsichore, the Greek muse of dance, and is always an audience favorite.

• Where: Seahawk Cultural Center, 70 Wilborn Road, Hilton Head
• When: 7:30 p.m. April 29 and 2:30 p.m. April 30
• Tickets: Tickets $20 adults; $10 children
• Info: www.hiltonheaddance.com

SUN CITY CHORUS & ORCHESTRA’S ‘STEPPIN’ OUT’

Art Hansen, director, and Lorraine Hansen, assistant director, have selected contemporary arrangements of favorites that may evoke a range of emotions and seasoned memories, as well as toe-tapping surprises.

• Where: Magnolia Hall in Sun City
• When: May 11-14, Thursday through Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
• Tickets: $27
• Info: 843-941-9729

Visual arts

ART LEAGUE OF HILTON HEAD GALLERY

Art League Gallery features local artwork in all media created by more than 170 member artists. All artwork on display is for sale, and exhibits change monthly.

• What: Art That Makes You Smile: “The Gently Surreal Art of John K. Crum”
• Where: Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head
• When: Through May 13
• Info: artshhi.com or 843-681-5060

COASTAL DISCOVERY MUSEUM

• What: “Binya: Faces of de Gullah Geechee,” over 30 portraits and related objects from the 1960s to present from across the Gullah Geechee corridor
• Where: Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Plantation Drive, Hilton Head
• When: Through July 9
• Info: coastaldiscovery.org

HILTON HEAD ISLAND’S 14TH ANNUAL ART FESTIVAL

The Fine Art & Craft Festival is sponsored by Nash Gallery in partnership with Palmetto Dunes Resort and Shelter Cove Merchants Association. Rain or shine!

• Where: Nash Gallery, 13 Harbourside Lane #2-H, Hilton Head
• When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 27 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 28
• Info: 843-785-6424 or nashgallery.com

SOBA – SOCIETY OF BLUFFTON ARTISTS

2ND ANNUAL ART AUCTION FUNDRAISER

• What: “Art for the Soul…Food for the Community” in partnership with Bluffton Soup Kitchen; proceeds benefit both nonprofit organizations.
• Where: Bostwick Pavilion at Moss Creek, 104 Cedar Lane
• When: 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. May 5
• Tickets: $100
• Info: sobagallery.com

BLUFFTON PUBLIC LIBRARY

• What: 8th-grade juried art show, featuring student art from Bluffton schools
• Where: Bluffton Library, 42 Boundary St., Bluffton
• When: People’s choice voting through April 29; artist awards reception May 4
• Info: 843-255-6490

RED PIANO GALLERY

• What: Artwork by Betty Anglin Smith
• Where: 40 Calhoun St., Bluffton
• When: Through the month
• Info: redpianoartgallery.com or 843-842-4433

To reach Nancy K. Wellard, email coastalartnews@gmail.com.

This story was originally published April 27, 2023 at 12:01 PM.