Savannah Happenings: Nov. 18-24
By Lila Miller
ARE y’all ready for another week of Savannah happenings? I know I am! As usual, have an event you want people to know about? Send it to Lilamillermedia@gmail.com to be included in next week’s calendar!
Mon. Nov. 18
Savannah Theatre Presents: Savannah’s Got Talent
Remember talent shows? See Savannah’s best talent, get concessions, participate in their silent auction and see a fun show with audience interaction and viewer’s choice awards. For more info check them out on Instagram @savgottalent. Tickets $20 available at savannahtheatre.com. 7 p.m.- 9 p.m. 222 Bull St.
Savannah City Cycling Webinar
You don’t have to leave your couch for this one! Join Bike Walk Sav for their webinar for tips on safe biking, avoiding crashes, rights, rules and more. Free, pre-registration required. 6 p.m.- 7 p.m. Visit their Instagram @bikewalksav to register. Online.
Wed. Nov. 20
Harvest your Potential Resume Roast
Looking to level up professionally? Join this workshop led by experts to roast and revamp your resume for new career opportunities. Free, no pre-registration required, bring your resume to be refined. Free. 12-5 p.m. Blue Edge Business, 300 Drayton St.
Community Conversations: How to Deal with Holiday Stress
The Forsyth Farmers’ Market is delighted to partner with The Y Bar Savannah, a new event space in Savannah, Ga., to encourage “Community Conversations” about managing stress throughout the holiday season. Director of Community Building and Education Aja Embry will lead a conversation about the important role food plays in holiday traditions, emphasizing the fact that preparing meals with family and friends can be a therapeutic process rather than a stressor. Additional highlights include engaging discussions with local mental health experts as well as refreshments featuring fresh, local food sourced directly from Forsyth Farmers’ Market vendors. Free and open to the public. 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Y bar, 347 Martin Luther King Blvd.
Yuletide Tours at Davenport Museum
Starting today through Jan. 4, 2025, see how the Davenport family celebrated Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s holidays on the house's docent-led seasonally themed tours. Yuletide Tours also include access to the Urban Enslaved Exhibit, an immersive experience that sheds light on the lives of the thirteen enslaved individuals who lived and worked at the Davenport House. Guests will gain insight into how these individuals observed and were impacted by the holiday season. Tickets for adults are $15, students $12, and children $10 (kids under 6, free). Tours are every thirty minutes. 11 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. For tour schedules and more info visit davenporthousemuseum.org. Davenport Museum, 323 E. Broughton.
Wurlizer Wednesdays: Free Theatre Tours and Organ Performance
There’s nothing like the sound of an organ. Visit Savannah's most historic movie palace for a theater tour and demonstration of its original 1925 Wurlitzer theatre organ. In honor of the Mighty Wurlitzer's return to the Lucas Theatre for the Arts, visitors can explore the theater's storied past as they listen to the sounds of the organ and enjoy the SCAD-produced silent short film "At Long Last." Guided tours begin at 11 a.m., and the organ demonstration starts at 11:30 a.m. Check out their most updated schedule at lucastheatre.com. Free. Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St.
Thu. Nov. 21
Envisioning Waters with the Waters Ave. Business Association
Join the Business Association as a community to help them set guiding principles, goals, and strategies to revitalize Waters Ave. corridor. Open to anyone who cares about Waters Ave. business owners, property owners, residents. Free. 6 p.m. Asbury Memorial Church, 1008 E. Henry St, enter at rear.
Plant Riverside Festival of Trees and Christmas Market Begins
If you’re feeling festive, you can now check out Plant Riverside’s Festival of Trees and Christmas Market now through Dec. 31. Free and open to the public. 500 W. River St.
Campfire Storytime at Your Space Collective
Bring a good book to read or listen to and join like minded individuals around the fire. Free and open to the public. 7p.m.-9p.m. Your Space Collective, 422 W. 43rd St.
Fri. Nov. 22
The 35th Annual Christmas Made in the South Craft Fair
Lean hard into the holiday spirit and check out this annual arts and crafts fair all in the name of Christmas. Browse for personalized ornaments, fine art, clothing, jewelry, gourmet delights, toys, pottery, photography, wreaths, Old Saint Nick and more. For more info and times check out madeinthesouthshows.com. Nov. 22-24, Fri.-Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. 11am-5pm, $9 per adult at the door, $8 online. Savannah Convention Center, 1 International Dr.
Gay Bingo Night
Are you a member of the LGBTQ community or an ally? Join a bingo night with a soup and bread bar at Sweet Patricia’s. All are welcome, (no homophobes). $25 per person, RSVP via their Instagram @sweetpatricias. 6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. 1722 Habersham St.
Savannah Stage Company Presents: Ragtime, the Musical
Indulge in the heady ideas of the American dream with this play that follows three families as they pursue the American dream at the turn of the century in the melting pot of New York City. Play running from 11/15-11/24. Tickets range from $20-$30. 8 p.m. and matinee showings. Visit tybeeposttheater.org for tickets. Tybee Island Post Theater, 10 Van Horne Ave.
Sat. Nov. 23
KidsStreet Fall Festival
Celebrate KidsStreet Urgent Care's opening with a free fall festival featuring a petting zoo, bounce house and slide, train, and giveaways featuring bikes, gift cards and tablets. Food trucks on site: Mac Attack and Birdie Lu’s Sweet Treats, first 200 guests get to eat free. Free and family friendly. 12 p.m.- 3 p.m. Habersham YMCA, 6400 Habersham St.
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. Nov. 24
Locally Made Savannah Market and Pet Adoption Event
Into shopping local? Peruse over twenty artisanal vendors and check out some sweet pups for adoption with Renegade Paws Rescue. Lobster Dog food truck will be on site as well. Free. 12 p.m.- 4 p.m. 4611 Atlantic Ave.