From Pickles to Paul Grimshaw 🎶 This Weekend in the Grand Strand
March 27, 2025 | Outdoor concerts, beach beers, and art under the stars — all happening this weekend.
Welcome to the Weekend Wine List, where we share the best wine, food, and travel experiences in Myrtle Beach and beyond 🥂This week, we are recommending live music at CCU and downtown Myrtle Beach, a fun beach bar every local should check out while the weekends are mostly tourist-free, and a Pickle Fest (!?) at the Pelicans stadium.
Plan less. Do more. We’ve got your weekend covered. Here are the details…
🎶 LIVE AT NANCE
Paul Grimshaw Band at Nights at Nance
📍 Nance Plaza, Downtown Myrtle Beach
📅 Thursday, March 27 | 6:00 PM
🎤 Bring your lawn chair and your appetite—this free spring concert series features live music under the stars, plus food and drink vendors to keep you fueled for dancing. Up this week: the Paul Grimshaw Band bringing beachy vibes and good times to the heart of downtown.
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💄 BOOK TALK
Let’s Call Her Barbie – Author Luncheon with Renée Rosen
📍 Litchfield Country Club, Pawleys Island
📅 Friday, March 28 | 10:45 AM – 1:00 PM
📚 Join USA Today bestselling author Renée Rosen for a pink-powered lunch celebrating her new novel Let’s Call Her Barbie. Your ticket includes lunch, dessert, a personalized book signing, and a peek into the story of how an eleven-and-a-half-inch doll became a cultural icon.
Reserve your seat
🥑 JAM ON THE LAWN
Music on the Lawn featuring Suavocado
📍 Prince Lawn, Coastal Carolina University
📅 Friday, March 28 | 6:00 PM
🎶 Free outdoor concert alert! Suavocado — the local jam band with the best name ever — brings groovy covers and good vibes to Prince Lawn. Grab a blanket, bring your friends, and get ready for a night of tunes under the stars.
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🥒 IN A PICKLE
Pickle Fest at Pelicans Ballpark
📍 TicketReturn.com Field at Pelicans Ballpark
📅 Saturday, March 29 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🎟️ From fried pickles to pickle ice cream (yes, really), this quirky food fest brings all the tangy fun. Expect DJ tunes, live pro wrestling (at 1 PM + 2:30 PM), and vendors galore. VIPs get early entry + a punch card for 10 free items!
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🎨 STARRY ART NIGHT
Art After Hours at Brookgreen Gardens
📍 Brookgreen Gardens, Murrells Inlet
📅 Saturday, March 29 | 5:00 – 8:00 PM
🌙 Experience the beauty of the gardens after dark with extended hours and dinner at Harvest Restaurant. Free admissions to Brookgreen as always for members; included with garden admission for non-members.
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🍅 GET BRUNCH-Y
How to Make the Best Bloody Mary Every Single Time
📍 Your kitchen
📅 Whenever brunch calls
🍹 Build-your-own brunch bar? Yes, please. This step-by-step guide shows you how to master the art of the Bloody Mary — Charleston Bloody Mary Mix makes this easy, but you can add over-the-top garnishes. Celery? Optional. Pickle? Required.
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🌊 BREWS + VIEWS
Lunch at Bummz on the Beach
📍 Bummz Beach Cafe, Myrtle Beach Oceanfront
📅 Any sunny afternoon
🍤 Sunshine, seafood, and a cold drink in your hand — we stopped by Bumz, a laid-back beachfront spot perfect for lunch with a view. Watch the waves roll in while we share what we ordered, what to sip, and why this is one of our go-to Myrtle Beach spots.
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📆 SAVE THE DATE…
🍴Myrtle Beach Food Truck Festival | Friday–Sunday, April 11–13 | More info
🎭 Matilda: The Musical | April 16 – May 4, 2025 | Get Tickets Here
🍷Spring Wine Festival in the Gardens | May 3 | Get tickets here