Things to do in the Myrtle Beach area on Feb. 25
Robotics championship powers up hall
The public is welcome to relish the sights and sounds of the 13th annual FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Palmetto Regional Championship, at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, at Oak Street and 21st Avenue North. Admission is free. Details at 864-985-2329, 843-718-4592 or www.myrtlebeachfirstrobotics.com:
▪ Thursday – 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m., including practice rounds, noon-6:30 p.m.
▪ Friday – 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m., including qualification matches, 9 a.m.-noon and 1-5:45 p.m., with awards 5:45-6:15.
▪ Saturday – 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., including qualification matches, 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m., then final rounds 1:30-4:30 p.m., and awards 4:30-5:30.
Guest lecturer speaks about Gullah
Joko Sengova, a retired research associate at the University of South Florida, will present “Voices across the Atlantic: Revisiting Gullah’s West African Roots.” Details at 843-349-2787 or www.coastal.edu/culturalarts.
Details: 5 p.m. in Coastal Carolina University’s Edwards College of Humanities and Fine Arts Recital Hall, room 152, on main campus, accessed from U.S. 501 or S.C. 544 in Conway. Free.
Two concerts to fill evening
▪ Recital by Joseph R. Kaz, tenor, with Suzanne Young on piano, 6 p.m. at Live Oaks Center, 9630 Ocean Highway, Pawleys Island, just north of True Blue Nursery, in benefit for upcoming local production of his opera, “Alice Flagg.” 843-520-0744.
▪ “FPC Promenades” Concert Series, with “Broadway Encores,” with Kimilee Bryant and the FPC Players, 7:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 1300 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach. If available, tickets $20 at door one hour before showtime. 843-448-4496 or www.fpcconcerts.com.
‘Little Mermaid’ at Socastee High
Students will perform Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” 7 p.m. Thursday-Sunday, and 3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Details at 843-293-9041 or www.socasteeperformingarts.com.
Details: At Socastee High School, 4900 Socastee Blvd., near Dick Pond Road. $12 or $18.
Hopper spends weekend at club
Paul Hooper, known for his politically incorrect comedy, opens for five nights through Saturday. Details at 843-839-2565 or www.carolinacomedyclub.com.
Details: 8 p.m. Thursday-Friday, and 7 and 9:15 p.m. Saturday, at Carolina Comedy Club, at Broadway at the Beach’s Celebrity Square, off 29th Avenue North in Myrtle Beach. $15.
This story was originally published February 24, 2016 at 5:00 AM with the headline "Things to do in the Myrtle Beach area on Feb. 25."