Weekend List: 11+ of the coolest things to do this Labor Day weekend, including All Shook Up and Oktoberfest Kick-off at GSB
August 29, 2024 • Grand Strand Weekend List
Hello, Grand Strand friends!
Happy Labor Day, y’all! This weekend, we’ve rounded some of the coolest things to do including the kick-off to the fall season at the Long Bay Theatre with the musical All Shook Up, a wildly fun show you need to see! Plus, we have two restaurant recs for you: Villa Romana Italian Restaurant and Honest Greens.
Have a great weekend!
Get ready to rock
What: Long Bay Theatre is shaking up the fall season with All Shook Up , the toe-tapping musical that’ll have you dancing in your seat.
Why: You’re all about Elvis and crave a high-energy night of rock 'n' roll. With a cast that’s bursting with talent, you’ll be laughing, singing along, and grooving the night away.
Tickets: Don’t miss your chance to catch the King’s greatest hits on stage! Grab yours now for All Shook Up.
Go: 📍Inside Myrtle Beach Mall at 10177 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC
Bubbles & Bourdeaux
Why: You’re looking for an Italian feast that’ll transport you straight to Tuscany without leaving Myrtle Beach. With Chef Vince at the helm, Villa Romana is more than just dinner—it’s an experience.
Order: Start with the gnocchi—pillowy, melt-in-your-mouth perfection that’ll have you saying “grazie” before the main course even arrives. Every entrée at Villa Romana comes with bread, salad, and soup, because why settle for less? But the real star of the show? The filet. It’s hands down one of the best steaks on the Grand Strand, served with roasted, fresh-cut potatoes that are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Feeling fancy? Order it with the off-menu whiskey pepper sauce with mushrooms—it’s the ultimate secret weapon.
Pair with wine: Start your Italian experience with a glass of Beau Joie Brut Champagne (because bubbles make everything better), and when that filet hits the table, go for the Ferrari Carano Trésor. This Bordeaux-style is named “Trésor” for “treasure,” and pairs so perfectly, it might just make you rethink ever ordering another steak without it.
Go: 📍Villa Romana, 707 S Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
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Get Your Greens
Where: Honest Greens, Myrtle Beach’s go-to for fresh, customizable bowls that are as healthy as they are delicious.
Why: Because you’re all about mixing and matching fresh ingredients to craft your perfect bowl. And let’s be honest—nothing beats a DIY meal that’s both nutritious and tasty.
Order: Start with your base (grains or greens), then pile on the veggies. For protein, the miso soy & ginger salmon is a must-try! Finish with some crunchies or olives and a drizzle of your favorite dressing. Voilà! Bowl perfection.
Go: 📍Honest Greens, 7937 N Kings Hwy #200, Myrtle Beach, SC
📆This weekend
Thursday - Music on Main with Painted Man
Friday - Bestselling Southern Fiction Author T.I. Lowe, “Lowcountry Lost” at Litchfield Country Club ($35 tickets)
Saturday - Art After Hours at Brookgreen Gardens kicked off this week with extended hours until 8 PM on Wednesdays and Saturdays until the end of October. Come out and see the Art of the American West and Southern Food Ways exhibits and indulge in dinner at Harvest Restaurant. (Reservations at Harvest recommended.)
Friday - Sunday (and more dates until Sept 15) - All Shook Up at the Long Bay Theatre
Friday - Sunday - Oktoberfest Kick Off at Grand Strand Brewing will feature live music, German-inspired bar bites
Saturday - Collective Soul at House of Blues
Saturday - Calling all Swifties!! Let’s Sing Taylor… A live band experience at the Carolina Opry
Sunday - Sunday Funday at The Boathouse features Tru Sol
Sunday - Carl Michael Magic & Illusions at Greg Rowles Theater (get tickets)
Sunday - Tidal Creek Brewhouse kicks off a month-long giving round-up for the YMCA of Coastal Carolina. Make a donation by rounding up your tab all month long and support the Y.
📰 Headlines
MYR prepares for Labor Day weekend travel spike (WBTW)
Smart Cities Initiative underway as Myrtle Beach announces first 4 Living Lab businesses (MyHorryNews)
HGTC, Tidelands Health open education center, expanding nursing program (GABnews)
Plan Ahead
September 7 - First Chanticleer Home Game! CCU v. William & Mary
September 7 - Georgetown’s Music in the Park
September 20 - Villa Antinori & Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Wine Dinner at Ruth’s Chris
September 13 - 22 - Conway Burger Week
September 22 - An afternoon with Stephen Colbert and Evie McGee Colbert in Charleston
September 25 - 29 - A Tribute to The Beach Boys at Brookgreen Gardens
October 16 - 19 - Tickets are on sale for the Conway Ghost Walk (October 16 - 19) - this event always sells out so get them now!
October 26 - Intraghostal 5K
November 22 & 23 - Songwriters in the Round
Nights of a Thousand Candles Tickets are on sale!
November 29 - Nights of a Thousand Candles Preview Benefit is the BEST way to see Nights of a Thousand Candles! You’re treated to a private night with food & drinks to see the spectacular lights. It is magical!
November 29 - January 5: Regular NOTC tickets are also on sale. Get them EARLY. Like today. This event sells out earlier and earlier every year. Don’t say we didn’t warn you 😜
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