What's Happening in Savannah | 1/16

ISSUE #125

Good morning, Savannah! Snow or no snow on Sunday, it’s a freezing start to today and a cold week ahead. Here’s what’s going on around town.

In today’s newsletter:

  • 2nd Annual Soup Cook Off 🥣
  • Tiny Dog Meetup at Service Brewing 🐶
  • Make & Take: Rosemary Topiary Workshop 🌿

And much more… let’s dive in!

THE DIGEST
Road House 2 Filming Underway in Savannah This Week

Savannah is once again playing host to a major film production, with scenes from Road House 2, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, currently being filmed around the city. Crews have been spotted at several familiar locations, bringing noticeable activity and temporary changes to parts of downtown and the Historic District.

EVENTS
Event Spotlight
Family Fun

🐶 Mutts & Mochas

Saturday, January 17 | 9 a.m.–12 p.m. | Nine Line Apparel
A dog adoption event with coffee, hosted in partnership with Chatham County Animal Services.
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🥞 Breakfast with Bluey

Saturday, January 17 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Eggs Up Grill
A family friendly breakfast event with character appearances and photo opportunities for kids.
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🐶 Tiny Dog Meetup

Sunday, January 18 | 2–4 p.m. | Service Brewing
A casual meetup for small dogs 15 pounds or less with indoor play space, treats, and food and drinks on site.
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Local Shopping & Markets

🥣 2nd Annual Soup Cook Off

Saturday, January 17 | 12–4 p.m. | Vfw Post 660
A community soup cook off where guests can sample entries and support a local VFW post.
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Live Music & Entertainment

🎶 Georgia on My Mind: 4th Annual Benefit Concert

Friday, January 16 | 8 p.m. | Victory North
An annual benefit concert featuring local and regional musicians in support of Emmaus House and HUGS.
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🎸 Charlie Fog Band

Saturday, January 17 | 8 p.m. | Broughton Street Bowl & Brew
The Charlie Fog Band performs live at Bowl & Brew with a full-band electric set.
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🎮 Savannah Animazing Con

Saturday–Sunday, January 17–18 | 10 a.m.–5 p.m. | Savannah Convention Center
A two day anime and video game expo featuring vendors, panels, cosplay, and special guests.
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Game Day

🏒 Savannah Hockey Classic 2026

Friday–Saturday, January 16–17 | Enmarket Arena
A two day collegiate hockey tournament featuring teams from across the Southeast competing at Enmarket Arena.
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Outdoor & Recreation
Education & Workshops

🖼️ Free Days – SCAD Museum of Art

Sunday, January 11 | 12–5 p.m. | SCAD Museum of Art
Free museum admission for Savannah area residents during SCAD Museum of Art’s monthly community access day.
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Business & Networking

🌿 Make & Take: Rosemary Topiary Workshop

Saturday, January 17 | 10 a.m.–12 p.m. | Savannah Botanical Gardens
A hands on workshop where participants learn to shape and take home their own rosemary topiary.
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CONTRIBUTIONS
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SAVE THE DATE
NEW OPENINGS

🍽️ Pritchard & Co.

Open Daily 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. | 207 W Broughton St
A new downtown spot carrying on the spirit of Starland Cafe, with familiar favorites and a refreshed menu in a bigger Broughton Street space. Open daily for breakfast and lunch.
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🥐 Paris Baguette

Open Daily 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. | 24 E Broughton St
The popular bakery café has officially opened downtown, offering fresh pastries, cakes, bread, and coffee in a new Broughton Street space.
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🦐 Desposito’s Seafood

Reopening Next Week | Thunderbolt
The longtime Thunderbolt seafood restaurant is set to reopen next week after a brief closure and operational reset.
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WORDLE
Take on our Wordle challenge, inspired by either something from today’s newsletter, something Savannah related, or sometimes something completely random.