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The Carolina Opry Christmas Special
Event Series The Carolina Opry Christmas Special

The Carolina Opry Christmas Special

The Carolina Opry Theater

The Carolina Opry Christmas Special, often called “The Christmas Show of the South,” will open its 39th season of enchanting holiday performances on November 1st. Gilmore works for months to create an unforgettable holiday experience, with his usual signature flair for production. Each year, the Christmas special brings stunning changes, beautifully blended with time-honored tradition […]

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Fireworks at Broadway at the Beach

Fireworks at Broadway at the Beach

Broadway at the Beach

Catch a fantastic fireworks show at Broadway at the Beach on Tuesdays and Fridays throughout the summer at Broadway at the Beach! Fireworks begin at 10 p.m. on summer nights over Lake Broadway in the middle of the massive shopping and dining complex. A special 4th of July fireworks show will be held at 10 […]

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New Year’s Eve at 21 Main

New Year’s Eve at 21 Main

21 Main At North Beach

Ring in the new year with entertainment and a meal at 21 Main at North Beach Resort. The night's festivities include a premium bar, award-winning hors d'oeuvres, four-course meal, champagne toast and breakfast to-go at the end of the night. The menu includes shrimp cocktail, caesar salad, surf & turf with filet and lobster tail, […]

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New Year’s Eve Bash at RipTydz

New Year’s Eve Bash at RipTydz

RipTydz Oceanfront Bar

The oceanfront Riptydz bar in Myrtle Beach is hosting their annual New Year's Eve Bash to usher in 2025. The night will be filled with lively entertainment, featuring live music by Band on Fire and a DJ on the second floor. Doors open at 8 p.m., and the festivities will continue until 1 a.m. Entertainment […]

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A Southern Times Square at The Market Common

A Southern Times Square at The Market Common

The Market Common

The Market Common will host their annual Southern Times Square celebration to ring in 2025! The New Year's Eve event at The Market Common is the beach's own version of the Big Apple's New Year's Eve celebration with a live telecast on a jumbo screen and a mirror ball drop at midnight. Enjoy live music, […]

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New Year’s Eve at Local on the Water

New Year’s Eve at Local on the Water

Local on the Water

Celebrate New Year's Eve with the Thomas Road Band at Local on the Water! Tickets are required, and dinner reservations are recommended if you're planning to dine before the celebration. General admission tickets are $25 each. Bar package tickets are $65 and include admission plus a 10-drink package. Event is 21+ and standing-room only.  

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NYE at Margaritaville

NYE at Margaritaville

Margaritaville Restaurant Myrtle Beach

Margaritaville at Broadway at the Beach will host a New Year's Eve party from 9 p.m. to midnight Dec. 31. The event includes live entertainment with The Paul Grimshaw Band, stiltwalkers, midnight margarita shooters, and party favors. Admission is $10 starting at 8:45, which is waived with the purchase of any retail apparel on Dec. […]

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Dave & Buster’s New Year’s Eve Event

Dave & Buster’s New Year’s Eve Event

Dave & Buster's

Celebrate New Year's Eve at Dave & Buster's, where the festivities go beyond mere enjoyment – it's the ultimate kickoff to a year of FUN! Secure tickets for your crew for an exclusive New Year's event. It's a night filled with endless video game play, top-tier entertainment, and, of course, numerous toasts! Here's to a […]

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Ripley’s Aquarium Festival of Trees

Ripley’s Aquarium Festival of Trees

Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach

Check out 55 festively decorated trees representing each U.S. state and territory at Ripley's Aquarium in Broadway at the Beach. The trees are decked out with ornaments and decor that highlight the heritage and culture throughout our country. You can test your U.S. knowledge with a fun scavenger hunt around the aquarium. Festival of Trees […]

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Nights of a Thousand Candles
Event Series Nights of a Thousand Candles

Nights of a Thousand Candles

Brookgreen Gardens

Experience one of the most beloved holiday traditions and walk through Brookgreen Gardens for their famous Nights of 1000 Candles! This renowned light display has been around for many years and happens annually at the beautiful gardens of Brookgreen in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. This stellar light show is perfect for families, friends, and couples […]

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North Myrtle Beach Winter Run

North Myrtle Beach Winter Run

The 42nd Annual North Myrtle Beach Winter Run will be taking place Saturday, January 18, 2025. Participants can choose to register for the 5k or the 15k. Both races will begin at 8 a.m. and will take off on Ocean Blvd between 1st and 2nd Ave N. Trophies will be presented to the top performers […]

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade

Downtown Myrtle Beach

The annual MLK  parade will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025. Details regarding the starting point and parade route will be announced soon. Participants include local high school marching bands as well as community groups and floats.  

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Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone

Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone

The Carolina Opry Theater

Get ready for an electrifying evening as Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone takes the stage in an upcoming concert that promises to be nothing short of spectacular. Universally regarded as one of Rock and Roll’s finest and most versatile entertainers, Peter Noone is second to none! Star of stage, screen, and record, Noone’s performances are […]

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SOS Mid-Winter Break

SOS Mid-Winter Break

The SOS (Society of Stranders) Mid-Winter Break shagging event in North Myrtle Beach is a beloved tradition that draws dance enthusiasts each year. The 2025 SOS Mid-Winter Break is taking place Jan 16-19 and is set to be another unforgettable weekend of beach music and dance. Participating dance spots include Fat Harold's, OD Beach Club, […]

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Restaurant Week South Carolina

Restaurant Week South Carolina

Grand Strand

Restaurants along the Grand Strand are participating in Restaurant Week South Carolina in January. This 11-day celebration that's taking place from Jan 9-19, 2025 is a great way to check out a handful of amazing Myrtle Beach-area restaurants at discounted prices. Special menus and selections at some of the best restaurants in town will be […]

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Murrells Inlet Soup Off

Murrells Inlet Soup Off

Suck Bang Blow

The 16th annual Murrells Inlet Soup Off brings soup, prizes, and Sunny Ledfurd to Suck Bang Blow on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025. The Soup Off, featuring meat, seafood, and veggie categories, benefits Shriner's Children's Burn Center and includes more than $2,000 in prizes for contestants. Local restaurants will be serving up their soup entries alongside […]

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Beginnings: A Celebration of the Music of Chicago

Beginnings: A Celebration of the Music of Chicago

The Carolina Opry Theater

Beginnings: A Celebration of the Music of Chicago captures the electrifying spirit of Chicago’s legendary performances, celebrated worldwide for their thrilling arena concerts. With a spectacular repertoire featuring over five decades of hits, Chicago boasts five #1 albums and more than 20 top-ten hits! Beginnings brings these timeless classics to life with powerful performances of […]

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Shagging With the Stars

Shagging With the Stars

Spanish Galleon

The 18th annual Shagging With the Stars will be taking place Friday, January 24, 2025 at the Spanish Galleon in North Myrtle Beach. The area's local “stars” and community leaders will be paired with professional shag dancers and given only 12 hours of practice time before competing. They will then be judged by both shag […]

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Lotus Land: The American RUSH Tribute

Lotus Land: The American RUSH Tribute

The Carolina Opry Theater

With an unparalleled performance, The American RUSH Tribute Lotus Land brings the force of live Rush to life on stage. Enjoyed by die-hard Rush fans, musicians, and casual music listeners alike, the Lotus Land experience has been heralded as the ultimate celebration of RUSH’s musical craftsmanship and spirited performances. With the true set up and […]

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The Grand Strand Bridal Expo

The Grand Strand Bridal Expo

Myrtle Beach Convention Center

The Grand Strand Bridal Expo, held at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, is the premiere event for brides-to-be looking for a coastal wedding. The event will be 1 to 5 p.m. Jan. 25, 2025. It a perfect way to meet all the wedding professionals in one place. The show includes wedding fashion for the bride, […]

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Ripley’s Aquarium Father/Daughter Dance

Ripley’s Aquarium Father/Daughter Dance

Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach

Are you a father, uncle, grandfather or stepfather with a very special little girl in your life? Bring her to 15th annual Ripley's Aquarium for a night she'll never forget at the semi-formal Father/Daughter dance. Music, dancing, food, and raffle games will be included in the special evening. Participants will receive aquarium admission, buffet dining […]

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Who’s Bad:  The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience

Who’s Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience

The Carolina Opry Theater

Get ready to experience the ultimate tribute to the legendary King of Pop with Who’s Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience! This electrifying show features a jaw-dropping performance that has wowed audiences around the world. As the longest-running Michael Jackson tribute band, Who’s Bad has taken the globe by storm, selling out iconic venues such […]

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SCGA Tournament of Champions

SCGA Tournament of Champions

The South Carolina Golf Association is holding the 29th annual Tournament of Champions on January 25-26th, 2025. Applications are open to SCGA and WSCGA members who won an event in 2024. Entries close on January 15. The practice round will take place on Friday, Jan 24. There will be 10 a.m. shotgun starts both days […]

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Piano Men: A Tribute to Elton John and Billy Joel

Piano Men: A Tribute to Elton John and Billy Joel

The Carolina Opry Theater

What do you get when you combine Elton John and Billy Joel on one stage? A night of Grammy award winning, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducing MAGIC! Broadway veterans Craig A Meyer and Ross Bridgeman bring these amazing PIANO MEN to life in an unbelievable concert featuring the legendary songs of BILLY JOEL […]

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Lorrie Morgan & T. Graham Brown

Lorrie Morgan & T. Graham Brown

The Carolina Opry Theater

Lorrie Morgan shines as a renowned figure in country music, celebrated for her vibrant performances and dynamic stage presence. Her impressive discography includes Platinum records and beloved hits like “Something in Red” and “What Part of No.” Morgan, who made her Grand Ole Opry debut at 13, is a Nashville native and the daughter of […]

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Bruce in The USA: The World’s #1 Tribute to Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band

Bruce in The USA: The World’s #1 Tribute to Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band

The Carolina Opry Theater

Bruce In The USA is a high-energy musical experience, offering a note-perfect and visually accurate recreation of a Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band show. Matt Ryan, from the World Famous “Legends In Concert” cast, began playing the Springsteen character in 2000, eventually evolving his performance into the Bruce In The USA show, featuring […]

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Myrtle Beach Branch of the NAACP Freedom Fund Gala

Myrtle Beach Branch of the NAACP Freedom Fund Gala

Pine Lakes Country Club

Join us for an evening of inspiration and unity at the Myrtle Beach Branch NAACP’s Freedom Fund Gala on February 1, 2025, from 6–9 PM at the Pine Lakes Country Club. This annual black-tie event celebrates the tireless work of the NAACP in advancing civil rights, social justice, and equality for all. With every donation, […]

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Dirty Deeds: The AC/DC Experience

Dirty Deeds: The AC/DC Experience

The Carolina Opry Theater

Get ready to rock like never before with Dirty Deeds: The AC/DC Experience! This electrifying tribute show not only celebrates the high-voltage energy of AC/DC but also immerses you fully in the heart and soul of the band’s legacy. As the lights dim and the first notes ring out, you’ll feel transported to a time […]

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Eaglemania: The World’s Greatest Eagles Tribute Band

Eaglemania: The World’s Greatest Eagles Tribute Band

The Carolina Opry Theater

EagleMania has been dazzling audiences for over a decade by spectacularly reproducing the music of The Eagles. EagleMania thrills internationally sold-out audiences with their stunning five-part harmony, virtuoso guitar work and uncanny ability to emulate the distinct sound of The Eagles. The EagleMania show consists of the Eagles’ greatest hits, as well as select Don […]

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Garrison Keillor Tonight

Garrison Keillor Tonight

The Carolina Opry Theater

Garrison Keillor Tonight is a lively evening of stand-up, storytelling, song, and poetry. One man, one microphone. The show includes sung sonnets, limericks, musical jokes, all celebrating the beauty of growing old and finding joy in less. Mistakes and big ambitions are behind, with contentment in small pleasures. “I was unhappy in college because it […]

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