Upcoming events
October 11–17, 2025
Your go-to roundup of events, eats, local biz news & more on the Grand Strand
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📅 Events This Week
🎶 Myrtle Beach Jazz Festival — Oct 17–19: Free live music and entertainment at Charlie’s Place. MyrtleBeach.com+1
🦐 Little River ShrimpFest — Oct 11–12, Historic Little River Waterfront: two stages, vendors, food & fun. Compass Cove Resort+2Visit Myrtle Beach+2
🎭 “Always Celine” Tribute Show — Oct 12 at Greg Rowles Legacy Theatre. Compass Cove Resort
🔍 Conspiracy Scavenger Hunt / Mystery Games — Various times through the week around Myrtle Beach. Eventbrite+1
🎤 Motown Tribute Nights & “Time Warp” Show — nightly at various venues. Compass Cove Resort+1
🍽️ New Restaurants & Dining News
Seabasil Thai & Seafood — Opening this winter at 4036 River Oaks Drive. Expect Thai-style seafood, pho & more. WhatNow
Honey Barrel — Family-owned comfort spot opening in North Myrtle Beach this fall, serving breakfast & dinners. WhatNow+1
New Restaurant Coming to Former Mexican Spot — There’s buzz that a fresh concept will open soon at a closed North Myrtle Beach location on the marsh. Myrtle Beach Online
Genova’s Pizza — A Myrtle Beach location is opening (or recently opened) at 4620 Dick Pond Road. Yahoo
🍹 Happy Hour Picks (Market Common Area)
From 4–6 PM, Monday to Friday:
Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant
Dirty Don’s Oyster Bar & Grill
Gios Pizzeria Napoletana
Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar
810 Bowling & Billiards
Also:
Nacho Hippo: Taco Tuesdays + “Thirsty Thursdays” specials The Market Common Myrtle Beach
Crepe Creation Cafe: Acoustic jazz night Thursdays, 6–9 PM The Market Common Myrtle Beach
🏨 Tourism & Business News
Trader Joe’s is here! — The first location in Myrtle Beach just had it’s grand opening at 115 Sayebrook Parkway (intersection of Route 544 & 17 Bypass). Ribbon-cutting and giveaways expected.
New restaurant deployments (see above) signal continued growth in dining scene.
Event-driven tourism — With festivals like Jazz Fest and ShrimpFest, expect higher visitor traffic across accommodations and local hospitality.
🏡 Living & Local Lifestyle
Hidden gems: Check out local artisan markets at the weekend events — they’re ideal for discovering coastal crafts, jewelry, and local food.
Tip for locals: Arrive early to shows and markets — parking fills fast when multiple events overlap.
That’s it for this week.
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Until next week — live local, love more of MB.
— The Myrtle Beach Living Team