What's Happening in Savannah | 9/16

ISSUE #93

Good morning, Savannah! Fall’s starting to creep in, and the week ahead has plenty of ways to get out and enjoy it.

In today’s newsletter:

  • Fall Sidewalk Sale 🛍️
  • Oktoberfest at Service Brewing 🍺
  • Frank Callen Classic Pickleball Tournament 🏓

And much more… let’s dive in!

THE DIGEST
Netflix’s Sweet Magnolias Is Filming in Downtown Savannah This Week

Savannah has a new guest this week: Netflix’s hit series Sweet Magnolias is in town to film its season five finale. Crews set up around the Foley House Inn beginning Monday, with prep work inside and outside the property leading up to an overnight shoot.

EVENTS
Family Fun
Local Shopping & Markets

🛍️ Fall Sidewalk Sale

Sept 17–19 | 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | 704 Mall Blvd
Seasonal sale offering discounts on clothing, decor, bags, jewelry, toys, and more.
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🍂 Islands Farmers’ Market

Saturday, Sept 20 | 9 a.m.–12 p.m. | 401 Quarterman Dr
The Islands Farmers’ Market offers fresh produce, baked goods, handmade crafts, and more. Shop local, meet vendors, and enjoy a fun market experience!
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Live Music & Entertainment

🎤 St. Paul and the Broken Bones

Thursday, Sept 18 | 8 p.m. | Victory North
Soul and R&B band performs live with special guest Lamont Landers.
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🎤 Live Karaoke featuring NuVyb at District Live

Friday, Sept 19 | 8 p.m. | Plant Riverside
High-energy karaoke night with NuVyb and DJ Carlitobaby, turning karaoke into a live concert.
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🖋️ Savannah Tattoo Arts Festival

Sept 19–21 | Savannah Convention Center
Tattoo festival featuring live tattooing, piercing, art, and entertainment all weekend.
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🎷 Thunderbolt Golden Hour Jazz on the Bluff

Sunday, Sept 21 | 5 p.m. | Thomson Park, Thunderbolt
Free community jazz concert with river views, featuring the Savannah State University Jazz Band.
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Game Day
Outdoor & Recreation

🏓 Frank Callen Classic Pickleball Tournament

September 20–21 | Chatham Racquet Club
Fundraiser pickleball tournament with multiple divisions and a $2,500 prize pool.
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Education & Workshops
Business & Networking
SAVE THE DATE

🎵 The Lumineers: The Automatic World Tour

Saturday, Sept 27 | 7:30 p.m. | Enmarket Arena
The Lumineers bring their chart-topping hits and new album Automatic to Savannah on tour.
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🇬🇷 Savannah Greek Festival

Thursday–Saturday, October 9–11 | 14 W Anderson St
Three days of homemade Greek food, music, dancing, and culture at Savannah’s long-running annual festival.
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🏴‍☠️ Tybee Island Pirate Fest

Thursday–Sunday, October 9–12 | Tybrisa St, Tybee Island
Annual island tradition with a pirate parade, live music, kids’ activities, and costumed fun for the whole family.
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🐾 Wag-O-Ween

Saturday–Sunday, October 25–26 | Downtown Savannah & Starland District
Dogs in costumes, trick-or-treating, contests, and parades in one of Savannah’s favorite pet-friendly community events.
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NEW OPENINGS

Sand Cat Coffee

602 1st St, Tybee Island
A new Tybee coffee shop serving fresh coffee, Auspicious Bakery pastries, ice cream, and more in a laid-back setting.
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🥞 Café Crepes Square

1504 Bull St
Café Crepes Square is now open at its new Savannah location, serving freshly made sweet and savory crepes alongside coffee, smoothies, and more.
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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.