Things to do in the Myrtle Beach area on May 19
Learn about literacy group
The Horry County Literacy Council will have orientation workshops for an overview of its programs and volunteer opportunities available. Reservations at 839-1695. More details at www.literacyhc.org.
Details | 3 and 6 p.m. at Myrtle Beach Family Learning Center, 3101 Oak St., Myrtle Beach.
Join talk in inlet
The Murrells Inlet 2020 preservation group invites everyone to its Spring Chowder Talk, for an update on new programs. Details at 357-2007 or www.murrellsinletsc.com.
Details | 6 p.m. at Inlet Affairs, 4024 U.S. 17 Business, Murrells Inlet.
Two school bands play
West Brunswick High School and Cedar Grove Middle School Spring Band Concert. Details at 910-253-2900 or www.bcswan.net. Reach host site at 910-755-7416; 800-754-1050, ext. 7416; or www.bccowa.com.
Details | 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Brunswick Community College’s Odell Williamson Auditorium, off U.S. 17 in Supply, N.C. Free.
Double dose of laughs
▪ Carolina Improv Company’s “Whose Beach Is It Anyway?” family show, 7:30 p.m. (also May 27 and 29) in Uptown Theater, at Myrtle Beach Mall, at U.S. 17 and S.C. 22, near Briarcliffe Acres. $14 ages 12 and older, and $12 ages 4-11. Details at 272-4242 or www.carolinaimprov.com.
▪ D.T. Owens, 8 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, with Cooter Douglas opening, at Comedy Cabana, 9588 N. Kings Highway, just north of Myrtle Beach. $15 or $17.50. 449-4242 or comedycabana.com.
R.E.M. sings on screen
See R.E.M. in MTV’s “Classic Music Series” on the silver screen. Details at 839-3225 or www.cinemark.com.
Details | 7:30 p.m. at Cinemark at Coastal Grand mall, off Seaboard Street in Myrtle Beach, for $15 adult, $14 senior and $13 child.
For a complete list of upcoming events, festivals and shows, visit MyrtleBeachOnline.com/kicks.
This story was originally published May 17, 2015 at 11:00 PM with the headline "Things to do in the Myrtle Beach area on May 19."