Myrtle Beach Events Calendar: August 2nd - 8th

Looking for a little variety during your vacation? Lucky for you, Myrtle Beach is full of fun guaranteed to keep you entertained. Here's a look what's going on around the Grand Strand Aug. 2-8:

Monday, Aug 2:

Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre
7 p.m. Mon.-Sat.
House of Blues, 4640 HIghway 17 S. North Myrtle Beach.
843-272-3000 or www.houseofblues.com

Want a little intrigue with your dinner? Bring your crowd to House of Blues for some deductive dining. The show recommends folks 13 and older join in the detective work. Tickets are $42.
 

Legends in Concert
8 p.m. Mon., Thurs.-Sat.; 6 and 9 p.m. Tues.-Wed.
301 Business Hwy 17 S., Surfside Beach.
1-800-960-7469 or www.legendsinconcert.com

This live tribute show boasts a variety of artists, from Blues Brothers to Martina McBride to The Beatles. Tickets range from about $15 to $40 for kids ages 3-16 and from $35 to $40 for adults. Group rates are also available for 15 people or more.

Tuesday, Aug. 3:

Gov't Mule with Jackie Greene
Doors at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m.,

House of Blues, 4640 HIghway 17 S. North Myrtle Beach.
843-272-3000 or www.houseofblues.com

Spend a night jamming away with Warren Hayes and the Gov't Mule boys as they celebrate their first disc in three years. Tickets range from $25 to $65 for this all ages show.

The Root Soul Project
8 p.m.
Plyler Park,
11th Avenue North, Myrtle Beach.
843-918-1000 or www.cityofmyrtlebeach.com/events

Bring the family along for some americana/blues music as part of the Hot Summer Nights Concert Series. Free.

Wednesday, Aug. 4:

One - The Show
7:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday
Alabama Theatre, Barefoot Landing, North Myrtle Beach.
1-800-342-2262 or www.alabama-theatre.com

This popular show provides a full night of entertainment, complete with country, gospel, rock and Broadway production numbers, all while adding in some great family comedy. Tickets range from about $35 to $50; group tickets are also available.

Thursday, Aug. 5:

The Carolina Opry
8 p.m. Tues., Thurs., Sat.
Carolina Opry, 8901-A Business 17 N., Myrtle Beach.
1-800-843-6779 or www.thecarolinaopry.com

You can't miss the Carolina Opry Show, the variety extravaganza that started all the other unbelievable shows at the legendary Carolina Opry.

If you're feeling nostalgic, sit in on Good Vibrations, which promises the best tunes of the 60s, 70s and 80s at 8 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and again on Friday evening. Tickets range about $30 to about $60 per person. Group tickets are also available.

 

Friday, Aug. 6:

Sean Kingston with Jeremy Greene
Doors at 7:30 p.m., show at 8:30 p.m.
House of Blues, 4640 HIghway 17 S. North Myrtle Beach.
843-272-3000 or www.houseofblues.com

Enjoy a reggae-and-R&B infused evening of pop with Sean Kingston and opening act Jeremy Greene. Tickets range from $17.50 to $40.50 for this all ages show.
 

The Palace Theatre
1420 Celebrity Circle,
Myrtle Beach. 1-800-905-4228 or www.palacetheatremyrtlebeach.com

You can't beat The Palace for an enormous amount of entertainment, all under one roof:

  • 10 a.m. Mon.-Fri., 1 p.m. Tues., Thurs., Sat., Narnia
  • 6 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Magical Spirit of Ireland
  • 8 p.m. Mon.-Sat., Le Grand Cirque - Adrenaline
  • 8 p.m. Tues.-Sat., The Great American Trailer Park

Tickets range from about $10 to $30 for children ages 3 to 12 and from about $25 to $45 for adults. Group discounts are also available for 15 people or more.

Saturday, Aug. 7:

Chrisette Michele
Doors at 8 p.m., show at 9 p.m.
House of Blues, 4640 HIghway 17 S. North Myrtle Beach.
843-272-3000 or www.houseofblues.com

Modern soul doesn't get any better than this Long Island songbird. Tickets range from $25 to $43 for this all ages show.

Dixie Stampede
6 and 8 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 4, 6, and 8 p.m. Weds., 6 p.m. Sun.,
8901-B North Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach.
1-800-433-4401 or www.dixiestampede.com

Dinner and cowboys and horses, oh my! Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede Dinner & Show delivers a four-course dinner with a side of down-home live entertainment. Tickets vary from about $46 to $52 for adults and from about $25 to $30 for children ages 4 to 11. Children 3 and under are free. Group tickets are available for 20 people or more. Vegetarian meals are available.

Bloodkin
8 p.m.
Plyler Park
11th Avenue North, Myrtle Beach.
843-918-1000 or www.cityofmyrtlebeach.com/events

Take in some indie rock/americana tunes as part of the Hot Summer Nights Concert Series. Free.

Sunday, Aug. 8:

Medieval Times
6 p.m. Fri.-Mon., 5:45 and 7:45 p.m. Tues.-Thurs.,
2904 Fantasy Way, Myrtle Beach.
www.medievaltimes.com/myrtlebeach

Cheer for one of six knights during the Battle of Champions, an epic ousting tournament that promises to captivate and provides a four-course meal. Tickets vary from about $31 for children under 12 and about $51 for adults. Group tickets are also available. Vegetarian meals are available.