What's Happening in Savannah | 9/26

ISSUE #96

Good morning, Savannah! We’ve got a full weekend ahead, and maybe a storm to watch early next week. Here’s what’s on the calendar before the weather turns.

In today’s newsletter:

  • Phil the Neighborhoods 🎼
  • Oktoberfest at Plant Riverside 🍺
  • 1st Annual Surf and Turf Poker Run 🚤

And much more… let’s dive in!

THE DIGEST
Will Savannah See Impacts from Future Imelda? Here’s the Latest

Friday morning brought new updates on the tropical disturbance currently being tracked as Invest 94L. The system is expected to become a tropical depression over the weekend as it moves near the Bahamas. If it strengthens, it will take the name Imelda.

EVENTS
Family Fun

🎭 Tybee Post 10th Anniversary Telethon & Lawn Party

Saturday, Sept. 27 | 12–7 p.m. | Tybee Post Theater
Celebrate Tybee Post Theater’s 10th year with a live telethon, music, food, vendors, and a free family-friendly lawn party.
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Local Shopping & Markets

🍂 Islands Farmers’ Market

Saturday, Sept 27 | 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

🎤 Matt Mathews: Boujee On A Budget Tour

Friday, September 26 | 7 p.m. | Savannah Civic Center
Comedian Matt Mathews brings his sharp humor and outrageous storytelling to Savannah for one night only.
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🎵 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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🎼 Phil the Neighborhoods

Friday, Sept. 26 | 6 p.m. | Hunter Army Airfield
Saturday, Sept. 27 | 6 p.m. | Victory Heights Park
Sunday, Sept. 28 | 3 p.m. | Tiedeman Park
Savannah Philharmonic brings free outdoor concerts to local parks all weekend long.
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Game Day
Outdoor & Recreation

🧘 Live Yoga Love Beer Fundraiser

Saturday, Sept. 27 | 12–2 p.m. | Service Brewing Co
Join Savannah Power Yoga at Service Brewing for yoga, beer, food, and fundraising for Hospice Savannah.
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🚤 1st Annual Surf and Turf Poker Run

Sunday, September 28 | 9 a.m.–4 p.m. | Hutchinson Island
New fundraiser brings bikes, boats, and jeeps together for a poker run and family celebration on the river.
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Education & Workshops
Business & Networking
SAVE THE DATE

🇬🇷 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
WORDLE
Take on our Wordle challenge, inspired by either something from today’s newsletter, something Savannah related, or sometimes something completely random.