North Myrtle Beach Area Calendar of Events: Things To Do

Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach are jam packed with stellar entertainment, music festivals, and concerts by A-LIST performers year round. From spacious state of the art music theatres seating several thousand to intimate settings for a hundred... From jazz combos, blues bands and nouveau country to Americana and celebrity concerts... There's really something for everyone!

The long range forecast calls for mostly sunny with a 100% chance of fun. An extreme HOT front is anticipated, filled with assorted smiling faces, goofy grins, and foot-stomping fun. Laughter may be heavy at times.

Look at all the fun things to do when you're at the beach. For even more information on what's happening, be sure to check out our Beach Blog.

 

Date Venue Myrtle Beach Area HOT TIMES
Concert/Live Performance Schedule Venue

2012

South by Southeast Music Feasts

JOIN US FOR
A GRAND TIME

September 8th... The Steamboat Springs Band (tentative) at the Myrtle Beach Train Depot (NewGrass)
October 13th... Davin McCoy (tentative) at the Myrtle Beach Train Depot (Blues)
November 17th... Verlon Thompson at the Myrtle Beach Train Depot (Americana)

(SxSE Concert Admission includes pot-luck dinner, New South beer, and other beverages.)

2012

the House of Blues at Barefoot Landing

HOT CONCERTS
COMING SOON
to the
HOUSE of BLUES

June 8th... Little River Band in concert
June 9th... Gretchen Wilson in concert
June 12th... Gov't Mule with Dr. John in concert
June 21st... Grace Potter & the Nocturnals in concert
July 6th... Lee Brice with Lewis Brice in concert
July 7th... Corey Smith in concert
July 20th... The B-52s in concert
August 2nd... YES Summer Tour 2012 with special guest Procol Harum
August 4th... Ted Nugent's Great White Buffalo Tour with special guest Laura Wilde

2012

Special Concerts and Performances at the Alabama Theatre

A STELLAR
LINEUP OF
CELEBRITY CONCERTS
COMING SOON
to the
ALABAMA
THEATRE

June 14th... Vince Gill and special guest Sarah Jarosz in concert
July 13th... Kenny Rogers in concert
July 20th... Temptations and Four Tops in concert
August 25th... Ricky Mokel Comedy Special
September 8th... The Oak Ridge Boys in concert
September 15th... Wynonna Judd in concert
September 22nd... George Jones in concert
September 29th... Drifters, Coasters and Platters in concert
October 6th... Bill Cosby live on stage
October 20th... Charlie Pride in concert
October 27th... Randy Travis in concert
November 11th... Carolina Beach Music Awards "The Cammys"

2012

the Palace Theatre

YEAR ROUND
FUN AND
EXCITEMENT AT
THE PALACE

All Year... Rock Around the Clock
April 10th - September 29th... Le Grand Cirque - Adrenaline
June 3rd... Warfare 5 - SC ISKA State Championships (MMA)
July 13th... Kool & the Gand in concert
September 29th... Ron "Tater Salad" White on stage
November 2nd - December 29th.. Christmas On Ice

2012

Fun at North Myrtle Beach Music on Main

FREE FAMILY FUN
IN
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH

Music on Main Concert Series - FREE FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENTS
Join us this summer for North Myrtle Beach's Music on Main Concert Series. Kick back and unwind with us and enjoy good live music, shopping and dancin' in the street. May 11th & 18th concerts are Friday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30; all other concerts are Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30. *Concerts are at the Horseshoe; **Concerts are at the 202 Main Street Stage.

Concert Schedule:
June 7th... The Herringbones - playing top 40 hits
June 21st... Leggz - playing R&B, classic rock and more
June 28th... Atlantic Groove - beach music*
July 5th... The Dickens Band - party band
July 26th... Bill Scott & the Prophets - beach music*
August 2nd... The Stranger - Billy Joel / Elton John tribute band
August 23rd... Boogie Blues Review - blues*
September 6th... Tokyo Joe - top 40 and classic rock
September 20th... Carolina Breakers - beach music*

2012

Beach fun at North Myrtle Beach's Sounds of Summer concerts

FREE FAMILY FUN
IN
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH

Sounds of Summer Concert Series - FREE FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENTS
Enjoy an evening with familiy and friends listening to good live music, picnicking, and playing in the safe & fun environment of beautiful McLean Park just off Main Street in North Myrtle Beach. Bring a beach chair, blanket, food, and non-alcoholic beverages. Picnic tables, park grills, playgrounds available. The North Strand Optimist Club will provide food and drinks for sale. 7 to 9 pm on the third Friday of each month (June-Sept).

Concert Schedule:
June 15th... Fat Jack Band - beach music and variety
July 20th... Six Stylez - top 40 hits
August 17th... The Half Dozen Brass Band - New Orleans jazz
September 21st... Blackwater Rhythm & Blues Band - beach music and blues

2012

family fun watching movies in the park in North Myrtle Beach

FREE MOVIES
AT THE PARK IN
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH

Movies @ McLean Park - FREE FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENTS
Relax in beautiful McLean Park on Friday evenings and watch a move under the stars. All movies are G or PG rated and are subject to change depending on availability. Movies begin 15 minutes after sunset and are on the second Friday of each month (June - October). Bring your beach chair, blanket, and munchies. Popcorn and drinks are available for purchase from the North Strand Optimist Club.

Movie Schedule:
June 8th... Puss in Boots (PG), 8:40 pm
July 13th... Dolphin Tale (PG), 8:40 pm
August 10th... The Muppets (PG), 8:20 pm
September 14th... Dr. Seuss' The Lorax (PG), 7:40 pm
October 12th... The Goonies (PG), 7:00 pm

2012
-
2013

The Theatre of the Republic

DRAMA
MUSICALS
COMEDY & MORE
at the
THEATRE OF THE
REPUBLIC

The Theatre of the Republic
Enjoy excellent performances of popular Broadway and off-Broadway plays... moving dramas, hilarious comedies, memorable musicals and more. Come out for an evening or matinee professional production and performance by talented casts in the comfortable, restored theatre at 337 Main Street in Conway. With "Promises, Promises" just finishing its run, upcoming productions include:

2012-2013 Stage Schedule:
August - Damn Yankees
October - Sunset Boulevard
December - Holiday on Main Street: 'Twas the Night Before Christmas
February - August: Osage County
April - The Color Purple
June - Curtain Up: A Musical Celebration of Broadway's Favorites

Date Events Year Round Fun at the Beach
All
Year
Long
Alabama Theatre at Barefoot Landing

Alabama Theatre's "ONE The Show"... Features an all-new production with chart-topping pop, rock, and country songs. You'll be wowed by an incredible Beatles Pop segment and a stunning presentation from the musical, Mary Poppins. Visual surprises await you in this show-stopping medley from these charming musicals. 

All
Year
Long
the Carolina Opry

The Carolina Opry... two hours of high energy entertainment that blends humor and dancing with everything from rock ‘n roll, Broadway and country to classic hits, pop melodies and gospel. Experience Good Vibrations and relive the 60s, 70s and 80s with the music of the Beach Boys, Righteous Brothers, Rolling Stones and more. Check the Opry's calendar for Good Vibrations show dates & times.

All
Year
Long
Pirate's Voyage - Myrtle Beach's newest adventure Pirates Voyage - Blackbeard, Captain Kidd, Anne Bonnie and their buccaneers sailed the Carolina coasts and now their spirits come to life in the NEW SHOW. Start with interactive fun in the Crow's Nest and Pirate's Lair followed by a show packed with swashbuckling excitementg and a pirate's feast. Located at the former Dixie Stampede on Highway 17 Bypass in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
All
Year
Long
Comedy Cabana

The Comedy Cabana is Myrtle Beach's own 5-Star Comedy Club featuring some of the TOP acts in Comedy including names like Jimmy "JJ" Walker, Tommy Blaze, Happy Cole and many more!

All
Year
Long
House of Blues

The House of Blues ... Sunday Gospel Brunch - Praise the Lord and Pass the Biscuits! Live music with gospel trio GLORY and an amazing buffet to feed the body and the soul. Or try the Murder Mystery Theatre... an interactive comedy "Who Dunnit?" dinner show. There's a murder during the course of your repast and suddenly you're in the midst of an investigation. The game's afoot! Figure out who the killer is and you may be rewarded for your sleuthing.

All
Year
Long
the Palace Theatre

The Palace Theatre... In the heart of Myrtle Beach, the Palace Theatre plays host to an amazing lineup of shows with Le Grand Cirque returning for its 7th successful season. The Grand Cirque-Adrenaline "defies gravity and belief" with brand new acts, mesmerizing costumes, thrilling acrobats and hilarious clowns.

The HOT tickets for 2012? Hooray For Hollywood, Rock Around the Clock, Le Grand Cirque-Adrenaline and special performances by celebrities including Howie Mandel.

All
Year
Long
Brookgreen Gardens

Art & Sculpture Exhibits at Brookgreen Gardens ... Special events take place all through the year. Spring 2012 events include the "Birds in Art" Exhibition (1/28-4/22), "Down by the Riverside" & Other Spirituals (3/7-5/23), and "The Wild West in Historic and Contemporary Art" (5/6-7/22). The Butterfly House is open April through October. Summer events include the popular "Cool Summer Evenings" with live entertainment, creek cruises and dinner. Pontoon boat creek excursions, low-country zoo, picnic area available, too.

All
Year
Long
Ingram Planetarium

The Museum of Coastal Carolina's Ingram Planetarium ... Special programs and family activities with topics such as Solar Telescopes, Meteors, Solar Cars, Planets, and Sky Watching. Exciting Rock & Roll Laser Shows include Beatles, Pink Floyd, Laser Retro, Laser Vinyl and more. See show dates, times and more info online.

All
Year
Long
Coastal Carolina University

Cultural Events at Coastal Carolina University ... Each year, Coastal Carolina University presents a dynamic cultural program for the college's students, our community and the many visitors to our area. Concerts, recitals, plays, musicals and more. Theatre productions include Bigfoot and Other Lost Souls-A New Musical, Servant of Two Masters, and Lost in Yonkers. Special guest performances include a flute concert by Mary Jo White with Hungarian pianist Elizabeth Loparitis and a trumpet concert by Norwegian musician Tine Thing Helseth with pianist Philip Powell. See CCU's full event schedule and details online.

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