By Lila Miller
SADLY, last week’s events didn’t include snow. If it’s gonna be this cold, we should get something novel out of it. I digress. Have you broken every single one of your new year’s resolutions yet? If one of those resolutions included getting out a little more, check out this week’s events for the next push out of your comfort zone.
One could say January is a flurry with events coming up! If you’d like your event featured here, email Lilamillermedia@gmail.com.
Mon. Jan. 13
Open Mic Night with the Poetry Coop
Want to try out some poetry and embrace your feelings? Join the poetry open mic night this Monday and every Monday at Water Witch. All levels of poets from literary to just starting out are welcome to join. Follow Instagram @thepoetryco.op for more information. Free. 6:30 p.m. Water Witch, 2220 Bull St.
Open Mic Night at the Wormhole
Do you like getting loud in dive bars? Hit the Wormhole’s music only open mic night and try out your latest songs for the crowd. Backing band to jam out with. Free. 6 p.m.-2 a.m. Wormhole Bar, 2307 Bull St.
Tue. Jan. 14
Read with a Ranger at Skidaway Island
Nature and books, something for the kinder! Young children with a love of books and the outdoors come hither, for nature tales and interactive reading. $5 parking. 10-11 a.m. The interpretive center at Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Causeway.
Wed. Jan. 15
Opening Reception for Betsy Cain’s “Ossabaw Meditations” 2010-2024
Join Sulfur Studios, a project of ARTS Southeast for Betsy Cain’s opening reception of “Ossabaw Meditations” 2010-2024. For the last fifteen years, Betsy Cain has spent countless hours meditating on the horizons and grasslands, sawtooth palms and hammocks on Ossabaw Island as a way to honor Ossabaw Matriarch Eleanor “Sandy” West, and the impact she and the island have had on Cain’s life. These en plein aire meditations have resulted in over 100 lyrical drawings made in ink. Proceeds from any sales from the exhibition will go to ARTS Southeast’s new forthcoming artist residency program to be held on Ossabaw Island. Free. 5-7 p.m. Laney Contemporary, 1810 Mills B. Lane Blvd.
Free Yoga in the Park, Zoom Style
Yoga in the park, but not in the park, on Zoom instead due to dropping temperatures! Get your stretch on with free yoga in the park this and every Wednesday with instructor Danette “Dani B.” Bauer. Each class is sixty minutes, and open to all skill levels, with breathwork, inclusive language, physical modifications. Bring a mat, water, make a new friend. Class sponsored by Collins Quarter, behind their building, on the north side, in Forsyth Park. *This class will be via Zoom, message @danibyoga on Instagram for the link! Free. 6 p.m.
Thu. Jan. 16
Davenport Museum Presents Exhibition: “Old Chan Magic: Chinese Roots, Southern Branches”
The Davenport Museum presents a new exhibit curated by Executive Director Danielle Hodes featuring a wide range of historic photography, debuts today and runs through May 2025. The exhibit shares the fascinating story of the Chan family who lived in the iconic 1820 home when it operated as a tenement in the early 20th century, before the Davenport House was saved from demolition and renovated as a 19th-century house museum. Visit davenportmuseum.org for more info. Free and open to the public, RSVPs encouraged. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Murray C. Perlman and Wayne C. Spear Preservation Center, 323 E. Broughton St.
Pulse Art and Technology Festival at the Jepson Center
Pulse is back! The Jepson Center does a fine job marrying art and technology in this three day long festival starting Thursday, with a lecture by Jim Campbell, one of the prominent artists featured, and art showcase and projection from local artists. Friday’s schedule includes a tech talk for students grades 4 and up, a curator’s tour, and an Art and Film night with a classic sci-fi anime screening. The festival ends Saturday with a workshop for youth, a Free Family Day with game demonstrations, family art making, and a cool, new performance by the Tybee Ballet Theatre. For more info and specific scheduling, visit telfair.org. Free and varying costs. 5:30 p.m. Jepson Center, 207 W. York St.
Smalltalk Ep Release Show
Come hang with the indie kids and celebrate local band Smalltalk’s Ep release show, featuring Chipper Bones and Illicit Vision as supporting acts, presented by Dog Days and Big Blue production companies. Lord knows we need more all ages shows in this town. All ages. $15. Doors at 7:30 p.m. Show at 8 p.m. Front Porch Improv, 210 W. Victory Dr.
Fri. Jan. 17
Brother Bruce’s Fabulous Freak Show and Hoodoo Art Presents the Graveface Eccentric DJ Music Mash and Gyrating Body Blast
Check out folk artist Brother Bruce’s Fabulous Freak Show and Hoodoo Art every Friday of January. His work features vibrant folk art and colorful scenes with zany stories. This Friday, enjoy the musical libations from the Graveface Records crew, with weird records etc. for sale. Free. Fridays in January, 6-10 p.m. Cobra Room inside of Lone Wolf Lounge. 2429 Lincoln St.
Daikaiju, Measurement, Pink Peugeot, and Doof play Southbound Brewery
Wanna get real weird at an all ages show? Into surf punk, metal, indie, progressive stuff? Wanna see Daikaiju light their drums on fire (allegedly)? And see Jenn from Measurement charmingly wail on stage? Check out this show with a packed line up, all ages, presented by Aura Fest. Get tickets online at aurafestsavannah.com. $15 advance, $20 at the door. 7-11 p.m. Southbound Brewery, 107 E. Lathrop.
Sat. Jan. 18
Forsyth Farmers Market
Hit up the Forsyth Farmers Market for your local fresh produce and goods from rotating farms and vendors. Be prepared to see everyone you know and their mother-in-law. Get some flowers along the way. Year round. Free. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Forsyth Park.
Sun. Jan. 19
Savannah Photo Club Celebrates 1 Year
The Savannah Photo Club has been walking and shooting photos for a year! Join the club, all levels welcome. Explore Savannah and capture its beauty with your lens- film, digital, iphone, whatever works. Walk hosted by Josh, Daniel, and Randall. For more info check them out on Instagram @savannahphotoclub. Free. 9 a.m. Sweet Patricia’s, 1722 Habersham St.
Food Not Bombs in Savannah
Into mutual aid, cooking, and sharing meals? Check out the Savannah chapter of Food Not Bombs, an organization that serves food to all who want or need a decent meal. Interested in more mutual aid events? Check out @hostesscitymutualaid on Instagram. Free. 7-9:30 p.m. Wells Park.