worth the drive

MARCH 23- APRIL 8

2023 SAVANNAH MUSIC FESTIVAL: More than 90 live performances by top rock, jazz, folk, blues and classical musicians in historic venues across Savannah. Highlights include performances by Buddy Guy, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Patty Griffin, Leo Kottke and Los Labos. Tickets start at $31 and can be purchased at savannahmusicfestival.org or by calling 912-525-5050.

MARCH 23

WANDERLUST MARKETS: A wandering market with rotating vendors in one spot including Ring Stinger Pepper Co, Peace by Piece, A Sweeter Seat, Soul on Fire candles, Saltwater Hippie Company and more. Follow Wanderlust Markets on Facebook for more information. 843-422-3992 or uscroach@ gmail.com.

APRIL 7

GATSBY GALA 2023: Hosted by Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum. Guests are encouraged to dress in the glitz and glamour of the 1920s era. Attendees are encouraged to bring canned goods to raise donations for the Emmaus House of Savannah. 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Savannah, GA. 912232-1511 or shipsofthesea.org. Purchase tickets at allevents.in/ savannah/gatsby-gala-savannah.

APRIL 14

TRIAL BY FIRE: THE ULTIMATE JOURNEY TRIBUTE BAND: 9p.m. Rooftop Bar at Poseidon, 38 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. 843-341-3838 or therooftophhi.com

APRIL 15

FRIENDS OF THE BROTHERS: THE ALLMAN BROTHERS

TRIBUTE BAND: Come celebrate the legacy of the Allman Brothers Band! 7 p.m. Hilton Head Beach and Tennis Resort, 40 Folly Field Rd, Hilton Head Island. Tickets can be purchased on ticketmaster.com or friendsofthebrothersband.com

APRIL 22

BEAUFORT WATER FESTIVAL 5K & 10K: The race will start at 8 a.m. in beautiful Port Royal at Live Oak Park with a flat course that takes you along the moss-draped giant live oaks with beautiful views of the Intracoastal waterway. 5K is a run/ walk course and is $20. The 10K is a run-only race and is $25. 700 Paris Ave, Port Royal, SC. Register and purchase tickets on runsignup.com

APRIL 29

SPRINGFEST 2023 SPONSORED BY ZENDEN: Local artists, authors, artisans and more! 707 Paris Avenue, Port Royal, SC. 843-379-9449 or zendenpr.square.site.

APRIL 29

FAIRY & GNOME FESTIVAL: Bring the family and stroll through Oatland’s magical trails. This enchanted event will include a scavenger hunt, fashion show, gem mining, fairyland and gnome home building and food. Tickets can be purchased on site. 10 a.m. Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd, Savannah, GA. 912-395-1212 or oatlandisland.org.