January 31 North Myrtle Beach Though the final competition isn’t until March, get a sneak peek of the talent who will be appearing. This National Shag Dance Championship Preliminaries will narrow down the cream of the crop and you can be right beside the action, taking in all the fantastic moves of the Grand Strand’s most-celebrated dance tradition. The Spanish Galleon, 100 N. Ocean Boulevard. Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. $20–$30. Phone, www.shagnationals.com