Things to do in the Myrtle Beach area on Nov. 2
Three theaters open yuletide shows
Three theaters open their Christmas house shows for the next two months, all through Jan. 2. Prices and show times vary by site:
▪ “The Carolina Opry Christmas Special,” 7 p.m. at Calvin Gilmore Theatre, on U.S. 17 Business, near northern junction of U.S. 17 Bypass in Myrtle Beach. 843-913-4000 or www.thecarolinaopry.com.
▪ “The South’s Grandest Christmas Show,” 7:30 p.m. at Alabama Theatre, in Barefoot Landing, on U.S. 17 in North Myrtle Beach. 843-272-1111 or www.alabama-theatre.com.
▪ Legends in Concert, 8 p.m. with tributes to Nat King Cole, Dolly Parton. Elvis Presley, Rod Stewart, and the Blues Brothers, through Dec. 19 – and regular shows Dec. 26-Jan. 2 –at 2925 Hollywood Drive, Myrtle Beach, at U.S. 17 Bypass and 29th Avenue North, across from Broadway at the Beach. 843-238-7827 or www.legendsinconcert.com.
Local rates sail on Barefoot Princess
The Barefoot Princess Riverboat sails with “locals appreciation” deals on certain cruises through mid-November. Residents of six proximate counties – including Horry, Georgetown and Brunswick – who show a driver’s license can obtain special rates for as many as six people. Reservations are required at 843-272-6796, 843-272-2140 or mbriverboat.com:
▪ Two-hour dinner cruises – 4:30 p.m. Monday and Nov. 14 and 16; 5 p.m. Nov. 5; and 5:30 p.m. Nov. 17 – for $30 ages 11 and older, and $21 ages 2-10.
▪ 90-minute, regular sightseeing cruises – noon Nov. 7 and 10 – for $15 ages 11 and older, and $10 ages 2-10.
Details: From Barefoot Landing Marina, on U.S. 17 in North Myrtle Beach, next to Greg Norman Australian Grille. All rides are free for lap children, ages 1 and younger.
Hypnosis shows in new home
Catch the “Wild 4 Hypnosis Comedy Show,” by married pair Rich and Elizabeth Wylde, this week in a “Fusion” mix at 7:30 p.m. Monday, and for adults at 8:30 p.m. Friday. Details at 843-765-4386 or www.big-laughs.com.
Details: In new spot –at GTS Theatre, 1220 Port Drive, Myrtle Beach, off U.S. 17 Bypass, near Jamin' Leather. $25 adults, $10 high school and college students, and free for ages 15 and younger (limit two youth per parent).
Go ‘Coastal Kayaking’
Mondays in “Coastal Kayaking,” take a guided salt-marsh tour from Oyster Landing in Murrells Inlet. Register at 843-235-8755 by 4 p.m. the previous Sunday. Details at www.huntingtonbeachsp.com.
Details: 10 a.m.-noon at Huntington Beach State Park, open 6 a.m.-8 p.m., on U.S. 17 between Murrells Inlet and Litchfield Beach, across from Brookgreen Gardens, for $35.
This story was originally published November 1, 2015 at 10:00 AM with the headline "Things to do in the Myrtle Beach area on Nov. 2."