Outdoor concert, movie series cue up for summer

Never mind that many birds haven’t finished raising their first broods from spring, for outdoor concert and movie series already are blooming for the summer.

Various cities, towns, groups and establishments have concerts or movies, and some have both.

“Surfside Sunday Serenades” kick off this season for a seventh year of music every Sunday afternoon in the gazebo in Surfside Beach’s Passive Park, at Surfside and Willow drives, and for the first time, they will go an extra month, through September.

The city of North Myrtle Beach continues juggling three series: two with concerts — weekly on Main Street and monthly at the sports complex amphitheater — and a movie just about every month at McLean Park.

The Boathouse Waterway Bar & Grill, overlooking the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, just west of Myrtle Beach, has brought back its Friday and Sunday concert series. Fans of Lee Brice, a multiaward-winning country singer-songwriter from Sumter, might want to take note that his younger brother, Lewis Brice, will perform Aug. 28.

Among the outdoor movie series, “Frozen,” “Paddington,” “The Lego Movie” and “Dolphin Tale 2” each have multiple screenings across the area.

Broadway at the Beach, Barefoot Landing and the Oceanfront Merchants Association’s “Hot Summer Nights” in downtown Myrtle Beach also will sprinkle in some weekly fireworks.

Mark your calendar with your favorite performers, style of music and family big-screen flicks in these series, almost all of which are free, just like the sunsets that will add extra color to most of the sites with evening programs.

North Myrtle Beach

▪ “Music on Main” 7-9 p.m. Thursdays (parks.nmb.us/Page.aspx?id=11) at:

— Horseshoe, at Main Street and Ocean Boulevard – Carolina Breakers on May 21, Midnight Allie June 4, Carolina Soul Band June 18, Fat Jack Band July 2, the Castaways July 16, Hip Pocket July 30, the Entertainers Aug. 13, The Fantastic Shakers Aug. 27, Jim Quick & Coastline Sept. 10, Envision Sept. 24, and Marsha Morgan Band Oct. 1.

— 202 Main St. – CC & Co. May 28, The Wannabees June 11, Ultimate Rock Machine June 25, Southern Blue July 9, The Deluge July 23, Too Much Sylvia Aug. 6, The Necessary Band Aug. 20, Tastes Like Chicken Sept. 3, and Tru Sol Sept. 17.

▪ “Sounds of Summer” concerts (parks.nmb.us/Page.aspx?id=18), 7-9 p.m. on the third Friday monthly in amphitheater at the North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex, at S.C. 90 and Robert Edge Parkway: Sound Express & The Legacy June 19, Gary Lowder & Smokin’ Hot July 17, Painted Man Aug. 21, and Nantucket Sept. 18.

▪ “Movies at McLean” (parks.nmb.us/Page.aspx?news=true&id=6), on second Friday monthly (but not September) in McLean Park, 93 Oak Drive, south of Main Street, between First and Second avenues south: “Planes: Fire and Rescue” 8:45 p.m. June 12, also with a meet-and-greet with North Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue; “The Lego Movie” 8:45 p.m. July 10; Disney’s “Cinderella” 8:30 p.m. Aug. 14; and “Paddington” 7 p.m. Oct. 9.

Information | For weather updates on the day of events, call 280-5594, ext. 3.

Seventh annual ‘Surfside Sunday Serenades’

When | 2-5 p.m. Sundays, with each artist taking turns for 45 minutes each.

Where | Gazebo at Surfside Beach’s Passive Park, near veterans memorial, at Surfside and Willow drives, by front of Horry County Memorial Library Surfside Beach branch.

Who and when |

▪ May 24 – (2-4 p.m., for 30 minutes each on this day only) Glenn “Houndog” Hanson, Acoustic Johnny, Rich Johnson, and Parnell Diggs.

▪ May 31 – Randall Hill, Dan Barnhart, Vern Cygan, and Charity Hillegass.

▪ June 7 – P.J. Brunson, Rich Johnson, Wayne Mummert, and Nancy Olive.

▪ June 14 – Coman Sproles, John Billigen, Brian Roessler, and Sudie & Da’blooze.

▪ June 21 – Dr. Joe Moyer, Neal Peterson, Doug Fankhauser, and Lola.

▪ June 28 – The Crave, Randall Hill, Acoustic Johnny, and Houndog Hanson.

▪ July 5 – Jimmy Gladden, Melanie Turner, Vern Cygan, and InnI.

▪ July 12 – Angie Capone, Rich Johnson, Bill Wright, and Ed Lucky.

▪ July 19 – Joe Moyer, Sudie & Da’blooze, and two other artists TBA.

▪ July 26 – Duke Tinnes, Lola, Acoustic Johnny, and Houndog Hanson.

▪ Aug. 2 – Steve Cochran, and three other artists TBA.

▪ Aug. 9 – Joe Moyer, Sudie & Da’blooze, one artist TBA, and Ed Lucky.

▪ Aug.16 – Coman Sproles, Neal Peterson, Doug Fankhauser, and one artist TBA.

▪ Aug. 23 – One artist TBA, and Wayne Mummert, Acoustic Johnny, and Houndog Hanson.

▪ Aug. 30 – Jimmy Gladden, Melanie Turner, Vern Cygan, and Lola.

▪ Sept. 6 – Joe Moyer, Neal Peterson, Nancy Olive, and Charity Hillegass.

▪ Sept. 13 – P.J. Brunson, Jimmy Gladden, Randall Hill, and Larry Payne.

▪ Sept. 20 – Coman Sproles, Zoey Lee, Bill Wright, and Neal Peterson.

▪ Sept. 27 – One artist TBA, and Lola, Acoustic Johnny, and Houndog Hanson.

Information | 450-7281

The Boathouse Waterway Bar & Grill

Who and when |

▪ “Just Come Out Friday” series, 9 p.m. Fridays, and each free: Josh Brannon Band on May 22 and July 10, Chris Lane May 29, Justin Anderson June 5, Rob Snyder June 12, Ricky Young June 19, Doug McCormick June 26, Tyler Hammond July 3, Austin Mowery Band July 17, Drake White and the Big Fire July 24, Josh Phillips July 31, and Lewis Brice Aug. 28.

▪ “Summer Concert Series,” 5 p.m. Sundays: Cracker on May 24, Dave Matthews Tribute Band May 31, Big Something and Dangermuffin June 7, Tantric June 14, Mocassin Creek and Demun Jones June 21, Badfish June 28, Outshyne and Tyler Hammond July 5, Drowning Pool July 12, The Expendables July 19, Chris Robinson Brotherhood July 26, Ying Yang Twins and Almost Kings Aug. 2, Jerryfest Aug. 9, Collie Buddz Aug. 16, Donovan Frankenrieter Aug. 23, Chris Wayne Boyd Aug. 30, and Trevor Hall Sept. 6.

Where | The Boathouse, 201 Fantasy Harbor Blvd., along the Intracoastal Waterway, just west of Myrtle Beach, off U.S. 501, next to Clarion Hotel.

Information | 903-2628 or www.boathousemb.com

The Deck, at House of Blues

When | 7-11 p.m. several days weekly, June-August

Who and when | Rumor Mill June 1-6, June 29-July 4, and Aug. 31-Sept. 4; Gas Station Disco June 8-13 and July 20-25; Whiskey Kiss June 15-20 and Aug. 17-22; Your Girlfriend June 22-27 and Aug. 10-15; Gypsy Robot July 6-11; Sparks the Rescue July 13-18; Orphan Annie July 27-Aug. 1; Topher Brown and The Family Business Aug. 3-8; and Shake Shake Shake Aug. 24-29.

Where | House of Blues, at Barefoot Landing, on U.S. 17 in North Myrtle Beach.

Information | 272-3000 or www.hob.com/myrtlebeach

‘Hot Summer Nights’

By | Oceanfront Merchants Association

Where | At Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, and in city’s Plyler Park, at Mr. Joe White Avenue and North Ocean Boulevard.

What and when | Weather permitting:

▪ 7-10 p.m. Mondays, June 8-Aug. 24 – “Boardwalk Kids Carnival,” including youth bands, inflatables, face painting, a caricature artist, games, and caricature and stilt-walking balloon artists.

▪ 8-11 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, June 9 into late August – Concerts at Plyler Park. Tuesdays: Josh Brannon Band June 9 and 23, July 7, and Aug. 4 and 18; Austin Mowery Band June 16 and 30, July 14 and 28, and Aug. 11; and Eastbound July 21. Thursdays: Paul Grimshaw Band June 11, Chocolate Chip Band June 18 and July 16, Brady Smith Band June 25, Craig Sorrells Project July 2, Lion’s Pride July 9, Crashbox July 23, Midnight City July 30, Soultree Aug. 6, Bullfrog Aug. 13, and A Nickel Bag of Funk Aug. 20. Saturdays: Bullfrog June 20, Mystic Vibrations Band June 27, A Nickel Bag of Funk July 4, Matt Parker & the Deacons July 11, act to be announced for July 18, Hipslack July 25, Paper Work Aug. 1, Jess Mac Band Aug. 8, Necessary Band Aug. 15, and Unpluggables Aug. 22 and 29.

▪ Wednesdays, June 3-Aug. 26 – “Local Talent Showcase” 5-11 p.m. at Plyler Park; concerts 6-9 p.m. at Ninth Avenue North stage and Ocean Boulevard, with Grocery Store Gentlemen on June 3, Nickel Bag of Funk June 10, Matt Parker Trio June 17, Pale Horse June 24, Paper Work July 1 and Aug. 5, Jukebox Elly July 8 and Aug. 12, Cornbread July 15 and Aug. 19, Potatoheads July 22, Backfire July 29, and act to be announced for Aug. 26; and fireworks 10 p.m. (and on July 4, but not July 1) off Second Avenue (North) Pier.

▪ Fridays at Plyler Park – “Boardwalk’s Got Talent,” 5-11 p.m. June 12, 19 and 26, and Aug. 14, 21 and 28, and finale 7-10 p.m. Sept. 4; and “Battle of the Bands” 5-10 p.m July 3, 10, 17 and 24, and Aug. 7, and 7-10 p.m. July 31.

▪ 7-10 p.m. Sundays at Plyler Park: Soul Purpose Aug. 2 and 16, Fair Aug. 9, Wind Aug. 23, One Love Aug. 30, and Relinquish Sept. 6.

Also |

▪ “SpringFest” concert finale, 8-11 p.m. May 30 with Common Ground.

▪ Elvis tribute show 6:30-7:30 p.m. June 11, and Elvis gospel show 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June 14, both in Plyler Park.

Information | 779-2662 or www.myrtlebeachdowntown.com

‘Sunday Celebrations on the Boardwalk’ concerts

By | Ground Zero, a ministry to teens, based at 904 Chester St., Myrtle Beach

When and who | 7 p.m. Sundays:

▪ June 21 – Finding Favour, and the The City Harmonic.

▪ June 28 – Building 429, and KJ-52.

▪ July 5 – Tenth Avenue North, and Among the Thirsty.

▪ July 12 – Audio Adrenaline, and Ryan Stevenson.

▪ July 19 – Colton Dixon, and Coley.

▪ July 26 – Hawk Nelson, and Rhett Walker Band.

Where | On Ocean Boulevard, between Eighth and Ninth avenues North in Myrtle Beach.

Information | 945-9440 or www.mygroundzero.com

The Market Common

Where | Myrtle Beach’s Valor Memorial Garden, on Farrow Parkway, at The Market Common.

What and when |

▪ “Movies Under the Stars” – 8:45 p.m. Fridays, but not July 31: “Toy Story” June 12, “Space Jam” June 19, “The Little Rascals” June 26, “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial” July 3, “Hook” July 10, “Frozen” July 17, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” July 24, “Up” Aug. 7, “Finding Nemo” Aug. 14, “An American Tail” Aug. 21, and “Beetlejuice” Aug. 28.

▪ “Concerts on the Green”: 7-10 p.m. third Thursdays, June-August, with artists to be announced.

Also, free family movies inside | Poppy’s Summer Movie Magic,” 10 a.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays, nearby at Grand 14 Cinema, with “Rio 2” June 9-11, “Mr. Peabody & Sherman” June 16-18, “Turbo” June 23-25, “The Penguins of Madagascar” June 30-July 2, “Nut Job” July 7-9, “The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water” July 14-16, “How to Train Your Dragon 2” July 21-23, “Paddington” July 28-30, “The Lego Movie” Aug. 4-6, and “Earth to Echo” Aug. 11-13. (282-0550 or www.stonetheatres.com/#/summer-movie-magic-grand-14/4584033968) Also, families with children with autism are invited to enjoy the same lineup with special sensory screenings at 10 a.m. each Monday on the week of each run, also for free: “Rio 2” on June 8, Mr. Peabody & Sherman” June 15, “Turbo” June 22, “The Penguins of Madagascar” June 29, “Nut Job” July 6, “The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water” July 13, “How to Train Your Dragon 2” July 20, “Paddington” July 27, “The Lego Movie” Aug. 3, and “Earth to Echo” Aug. 10. More details on the sensory package at 609-744-0099, or email beckylarge66@gmail.com.

Information | 839-3500 or www.marketcommonmb.com

Broadway at the Beach

Where | Broadway at the Beach, bordered by U.S. 17 Bypass, Robert M. Grissom Parkway and 21st and 29th avenues North in Myrtle Beach.

Who and when | Various entertainers, June-August:

▪ Bryan Dangerous’ interactive comedy show, 7 and 8 p.m. Sundays-Tuesdays.

▪ Legends in Concert golf-cart tour with tribute artists, 5-6 p.m. Mondays and Fridays.

▪ Maddie Hunt, 7 and 8 p.m. Mondays.

▪ Ruckus, the Ripley's Aquarium percussion band, strolling 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays.

▪ Shelley Sasser, from Dino Capone's School of Rock, near the Forestbrook community, 7-10 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays.

▪ Nick Pike, a British juggler, comedian and unicyclist, from “America's Got Talent,” 7 and 8 p.m. Wednesdays-Fridays.

▪ The Character Company meet-and-greets: 6-9 p.m., with princesses on Saturdays, and Super Heroes on Sundays.

▪ MiniStarz show, with mini-celebrity tributes to artists such as Elton John, Beyonce Knowles, Katy Perry, and the Spice Girls, 7-8 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays.

Also |

▪ Fireworks at 10 p.m. Tuesdays, June-August, and adding Fridays, June 19-Aug. 14, and also on July 4 and Sept. 5.

▪ Rome Free Academy Rhapsody Show Choir, 4-5 p.m. May 30 in center court.

▪ Adaville Baptist Church, 7:30 p.m. June 23 in center court.

▪ Ta-Dah! Performing Arts Dance show, 6 p.m. June 28, near Capriz Italian Feast.

▪ In Celebrity Square, at 7 p.m.: Pizzaz Band on July 2 and 25, Chocolate Chip & Co. July 3, and Mark Roberts Band July 4.

▪ Free children’s face painting, 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays.

Information | 444-3200, 800-386-4662 or www.broadwayatthebeach.com

Annual ‘SummerFest!’

Where | Barefoot Landing, on U.S. 17 in North Myrtle Beach

When | June 1-Aug. 29:

▪ Nick Pike, juggler, comedian and unicyclist, from “America's Got Talent,” 7 and 8 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays.

▪ Kids’ Karaoke with Larry Tanelli, 7-10 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays.

▪ Music by Don Colton, with smooth jazz 7-10 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Sundays; steel drummer Tim Peterman 7-10 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; and Justin Hoke 7-9 p.m. Fridays.

▪ The Character Company meet-and-greets: 6-9 p.m., with Super Heroes on Sundays, and princesses on Sundays.

▪ Fireworks, 10:15 p.m. Mondays, and on July 4 and Sept. 5.

Information | 272-8349 or www.bflanding.com

‘Cool Summer Evenings’

When | 5-9 p.m. Wednesdays-Fridays, June 10-Aug. 7 (Gardens open 9:30 a.m. daily, and until 5 p.m. Saturdays-Tuesdays.)

Where | Brookgreen Gardens, on U.S. 17 between Murrells Inlet and Litchfield Beach, across from Huntington Beach State Park

Concerts | 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays: Tammy’s Tangent June 10 and Aug. 5, Javier Vega Trio June 12 and July 1, Bullfrog June 17, The Fourclosures June 19, Brandy Smith Band June 24, Mike Frost Band June 26, Tru Sol July 3, Paper Work July 8, Stirling Bridge July 10, Matt Parker and the Deacons July 15, A Nickel Bag of Funk July 17, Prettier Than Matt July 22, Barefoot Movement July 24, Common Ground July 29, Paul Grimshaw Band July 31, and Ross Holmes Band Aug. 7.

Also | Thursdays:

▪ “Evening Bed Check with the Animals,” 5 p.m. across Lowcountry Zoo.

▪ Storytelling with Donna Cotton-Johnson, in Enchanted Storybook Forest, next to Whispering Wings Butterfly House and across from Lowcountry Zoo.

▪ “A Pirate Adventure at Brookgreen” creek excursions for families, at 5, 6 and 7 p.m., for an extra fee besides garden admission: $8 ages 13 and older, and $4 ages 4-12.

How much | Free with admission, which lasts seven days: $15 ages 13-64, $13 ages 65 and older, and $7 ages 4-12, and free ages 3 and younger.

Information | 235-6000, 800-849-1931 or www.brookgreen.org

‘Made in the Shade’ Concert Series

Who and when |

▪ Indigo Choral Society, 7 p.m. July 4.

▪ Denny Hess Trio in “Jazz Under the Oaks,” 3-6 p.m. Oct. 11.

Where | On lawn of Kaminski House Museum, 1003 Front St., Georgetown.

Also | Museum open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, with tours at 11 a.m. and 1 and 3 p.m., for $7, and additional $3 for Stewart-Parker House.

Information | 546-7706 or kaminskimuseum.org

Sunset Beach concerts

When | 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays

Lineup | With each night benefiting a different local cause:

▪ May 27 – Gary Lowder & Smokin’ Hot, with preshow at 6 p.m. by C.C. Martin and Memorial Day tribute, benefiting Old Bridge Preservation Society.

▪ June 3 – Rubberband, for Brunswick County Literacy Council.

▪ June 10 – Mark Roberts Band, for Hope Harbor Home.

▪ June 17 – Darrell Harwood, for Sunset Beach Turtle Watch.

▪ June 24 – Jim Quick & Coastline, for Paws-Ability of Brunswick County.

▪ July 1 – Andrew Thielen Big Band, with preshow at 6 p.m. by C.C. Martin, for Brunswick Senior Resources.

▪ July 8 – Legacy, with Sound Express, for New Hope Clinic Inc.

▪ July 15 – Six Stylez, for Brunswick County Homeless Coalition.

▪ July 22 – The Embers featuring Craig Woolard, for Ingram Planetarium.

▪ July 29 – The BackBeat, for Communities In Schools.

▪ Aug. 5 – Groovetown, for Pretty In Pink Foundation.

▪ Aug. 12 – Tim Clark Band, for Providence Home of the Family Emergency Teen Shelter Inc.

▪ Aug. 19 – Whiskey Rebellion, for Brunswick Family Assistance Agency Inc.

▪ Aug. 26 – Carolina Breakers, for the First Tee of Brunswick County.

▪ Sept. 2 – Band of Oz, with preshow at 6 p.m. by C.C. Martin, for Lower Cape Fear Hospice & Life Care Center

Where | Village Park gazebo, on Queen Anne Street, in Sunset Beach, N.C.

Details | www.sunsetbeachconcerts.com

Brunswick County Parks & Recreation

Where, who/what and when |

▪ Calabash – Thursdays in Town Park, 868 Persimmon Road. Concerts at 6:30 p.m.: C.C. Martin June 25, Blackwater Rhythm & Blues Band July 9, Fat Jack Band July 16, James & Emma Acoustic Duet July 23, Tammy’s Tangent Aug. 6, and Sick Stooges Aug 20. Movies at dusk: “Into the Woods” July 2, “Dolphin Tale 2” July 30, and “Blended” Aug. 13.

▪ Holden Beach – 6:30 p.m. Sundays at Pavilion, at end of Jordan Boulevard: The Imitations Beach May 24 and Sept. 6, Tim Clark Band May 31, The Entertainers June 7, Brickhouse June 14, Steve Owens & Summertime June 21, The Rick Strickland Band June 28, Gary Lowder & Smokin’ Hot July 5, Jim Quick & Coastline July 12, Marsha Morgan Band July 19, Fantastic Shakers July 26, The Embers featuring Craig Woolard Aug. 2, Carolina Breakers Aug. 9, The Attractions Band Aug. 16, Band of Oz Aug. 23, and Sea Cruz Aug. 30.

▪ Oak Island – Fridays at Middleton Park Soccer Field, S.E. 46th Street. Concerts at 6:30 p.m.: C.C. Martin May 22, Those Guys Rock June 12, The Imitations June 26, Gary Lowder & Smokin’ Hot July 3, EBS Band July 10 and Sept. 4, Signal Fire July 24, Hip Pocket Band Aug. 7, The Lucky Girls Aug. 14. Movies, with titles to be announced, for dusk June 19 and July 17 and 31.

▪ Ocean Isle Beach – 6:30-8 p.m. Fridays through Sept. 4 outside Museum of Coastal Carolina, 21 E. Second St., Ocean Isle Beach, N.C. (910-579-1016 or www.museumplanetarium.org): Holiday Band on May 22, Bailout May 29, Darrell Harwood June 5, Blackwater Rhythm & Blues June 12, Carolina Soul Band June 19, Band of Oz June 26, Jim Quick & Coastline July 3, The Entertainers July 10, Too Much Sylvia July 17, Gary Lowder & Smokin’ Hot July 24, Steve Owens and Summertime Band July 31, The Embers featuring Craig Woolard Aug. 7, Mark Roberts Band Aug. 14, Hip Pocket Aug. 21, Continental Divide Aug. 28, and The Fantastic Shakers Sept. 4. oceanislebeach.com/free-<code_dp>summer-concerts-music-<code_dp>events-ocean-isle-beach.

▪ Southport – Mostly Fridays at Garrison House, off Davis Street. Concerts at 6:30 p.m.: King Shazaam Elvis tribute May 29, Lucky Girls Band and Greg Luck June 5, Joe’s Motel June 22, Parrot Party July 10, and Pantastic Steele Sept. 4. Movies at dusk: “Big Hero 6” June 12, “Annie” Aug. 14, “Monster House” Oct. 23, and “The Polar Express” Dec. 10.

▪ Shallotte – Thursdays in Rourk Gardens, on Main Street, across from Jerome’s Steak & Seafood. Movies at dusk: “Big Hero 6” June 11, “Annie” June 18, and “Paddington” June 25. Concerts at 6:30 p.m.: Blackwater Rhythm & Blues Band July 2, Midnight Allie July 9, Mark Roberts Band July 16, Gary Lowder & Smokin’ Hot July 23, and Jim Quick & Coastline July 30.

Information | 910-253-2031 or www.brunswickcountync.gov/Portals/0/BC/files/parksandrec/BBC-032715-Y-4.pdf

Surfside Beach ‘Movies After Dark’

When | 9 p.m. Thursdays, June 18-Aug. 6 (but not July 2)

Where | In Surfside Beach’s Martin Field, at Dogwood Drive and Sixth Avenue South

What and when | “Frozen” on June 18, “Dolphin Tale 2” June 25, “Muppets Most Wanted” July 9, “Paddington” July 16, “Zookeeper” July 23, “The Lego Movie” July 30, and “Big Hero 6” Aug. 6.

Information | 650-9548 or www.surfsidebeach.org

Conway ‘Movies in the Park’

By | Conway Parks, Recreation & Tourism

When | About 8:30 p.m., on one Friday monthly

Where | Riverfront Park, on Elm Street

What and when | “Jurassic Park” June 5, “The Lego Movie” July 10, “Back to the Future” Aug. 7, and “Frozen” Sept. 12.

Information | 488-1950 or www.conwayparksandrecreation.com

This story was originally published May 21, 2015 at 7:00 AM with the headline "Outdoor concert, movie series cue up for summer."