đź“š Books by the Bag, Bourbon by the Glass & Cars by the Dozen

Your Guide to the Golden Isles for August 21 - 24

August 21, 2025

This weekend is stacked higher than a library cart—20,000+ books up for grabs, bourbon dinners worthy of a toast, and gleaming vintage cars rolling onto Jekyll Island. Toss in tailgates, pinball battles, dance floors, and more than a few surprises, and you’ve got yourself a Golden Isles weekend that refuses to be boring. Whether your vibe is chrome and horsepower, cookbooks and paperbacks, or cocktails and conversation, there’s something waiting for you.

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Hometown Headlines 🏝️

🎭 Auditions for A Christmas Carol at the Ritz

Don’t be a Scrooge — unless you’re auditioning for Scrooge!

The Historic Ritz Theatre is holding open auditions this Saturday, August 23, from 10am to noon for their annual production of A Christmas Carol. Roles are open for men and women 16+, with some youth spots available too. Rehearsals kick off in October, so you’ll have plenty of time to polish your “Bah, humbug!” before the holidays.

Interested? RSVP by calling 912-262-6934 or email [email protected] — and step into Brunswick’s favorite holiday tradition.

🚨 Lifeguards Wanted at the Golden Isles YMCA

Love the water? The Golden Isles YMCA is on the lookout for lifeguards to help keep the pool open and the community safe. Flexible shifts, a fun team environment, and the chance to make a splash while serving others — what’s not to like?

Questions? Reach out to Stacie Waters, Aquatics Coordinator, at [email protected]. đź’™

What’s Happening This Weekend

🎉 Thursday, August 21

Summer Book Sale, Marshes of Glynn Library
🕰️ 9:30am–6pm
🎯 A mountain of 20,000+ books waiting to be hauled home—mysteries, cookbooks, sci-fi sagas, and dusty gems you didn’t know you needed. Library bag optional, but strong arms required.

Sewing Class, Makers BWK
🕰️ 11am–1pm
🎯 Thread your needle and stitch up some magic. It’s equal parts therapy session and DIY adventure—you’ll leave with new skills (and maybe a tote bag that actually looks like a tote bag).

Thirsty Thursday, Caddyshack Simulated Golf
🕰️ 1pm–9pm
🎯 Skip the Georgia heat—play 18 holes indoors while sipping something cold. Bonus: zero chance of losing a ball to the gators.

Business After Hours, Vaden Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of Brunswick
🕰️ 5pm–7pm
🎯 Where business cards meet finger foods. Shake hands, swap ideas, and maybe eyeball that shiny Dodge in the lot while you’re at it.

Early Bird Dance Club, The TreeBar at Bennie’s Red Barn (SSI)
🕰️ 6pm–10pm
🎯 DJ MR King is spinning before the owls even wake up. Dance your socks off, snack on Bennie’s baskets, and join in Ms. Ida’s birthday bash—all with a crowd that’s not afraid to start the weekend early.

Songbird Open Mic in the Yard, Hootenanny’s BBQ
🕰️ 6pm–8pm
🎯 Smoky BBQ, twangy guitars, and a mic that’s open to anyone brave enough to step up. Sing a ballad or just hum along with the crowd.

Hand Building Pottery with Slabs, Makers BWK
🕰️ 6pm–7:30pm
🎯 Clay up to your elbows and the thrill of saying, “I made this.” Imperfections are part of the art (and the charm).

Throwback Thursday: 90’s Music Night, Driftwood Wine & Cocktails
🕰️ 6pm
🎯 Flannel, Doc Martens, and the best mixtape you ever made—served up with cocktails instead of Capri Suns.

Throwback Thursday: 90’s Music Night at DWC (Late Set), Driftwood Wine & Cocktails
🕰️ 11pm
🎯 For the diehards—because one round of 90’s jams just isn’t enough.

🎶 Friday, August 22

Summer Book Sale, Marshes of Glynn Library
🕰️ 9:30am–5pm
🎯 The shelves are thinning, but the treasure hunt is still on.

Deftones Listening Party, Lou’s Record Store, Brunswick
🕰️ 12pm
🎯 Hear the new Deftones album before your friends do. Posters, laminates, and shirts are up for grabs—it’s like Christmas morning for alt-rock fans.

Wine Tasting, JP’s Wine & Spirits (3304 Glynn Ave, Brunswick)
🕰️ 2pm–5pm
🎯 Complimentary sips, clever pairing tips, and maybe that perfect weekend bottle. Think of it as happy hour with a study guide.

Skate, Grill & Chill, VSM The Hub
🕰️ 5pm–9pm
🎯 Skateboards on the pavement, burgers on the grill, and music in the air. Friday night, done right.

Pirates Island Tailgate, Glynn County Football Stadium
🕰️ 5:30pm–7:30pm
🎯 Blue & Gold fever takes over the stadium! A pep rally, food trucks, the Pirate Walk, and kickoff against Wayne County at 7:30pm. This isn’t just football—it’s a full-on Brunswick vibe.

Open Gym, Ajoyfulove Gymnastics (111 Center Drive, Brunswick)
🕰️ 6pm–8pm
🎯 Kids flip, tumble, and vault like Olympians. Parents enjoy peace and quiet for two glorious hours.

Barrel & Bluff: A Bourbon Pairing Dinner, Oaks on the River (Darien)
🕰️ 6pm–9pm
🎯 A dinner where bourbon is the guest of honor. Each course is paired with a pour, and every guest walks away with a bottle. Refined, indulgent, and the perfect excuse to toast the weekend.

Parents Night Out: Astronaut Adventure, The Brick
🕰️ 6:30pm–8:30pm
🎯 Drop off the kids for space-themed fun while you enjoy date night on Earth.

Pinball Palace Tournament, The Pinball Palace, Brunswick
🕰️ 7pm
🎯 Lights flashing, bumpers clanging—pinball glory awaits. Stern Army certified, so your high score really counts.

Fun Friday Dance for All Levels, Golden Isles Belly Dance
🕰️ 7:30pm–8:30pm
🎯 All welcome: from seasoned shimmiers to absolute first-timers. A joyful way to shake off the workweek.

🌞 Saturday, August 23

Forward Brunswick Farmer’s Market, Mary Ross Waterfront Park
🕰️ 9am–1pm
🎯 Fresh veggies, local goods, and a waterfront breeze. It’s the Golden Isles’ open-air pantry.

Summer Book Sale, Marshes of Glynn Library
🕰️ 9:30am–12pm
🎯 Still time to snag that must-have paperback before the bag sale chaos begins.

Auditions for A Christmas Carol, Ritz Theatre
🕰️ 10am–12pm
🎯 Brunswick’s holiday tradition needs its cast! Whether you’re channeling Scrooge or just want to be a ghost for a season, the stage is calling.

đźš— Braderie Boulevard
🕰️ 10am–2pm
🎯 Morgan Center, Jekyll Island Club Resort, 151 Old Plantation Rd

Car lovers, this one’s for you. The inaugural Braderie Boulevard rolls into Jekyll Island, showcasing vintage automobiles 50 years and older under the sweeping oaks of the historic Jekyll Island Club Resort. Expect chrome, history, and a whole lot of nostalgia polished to a shine. A can’t-miss for collectors, enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the smell of classic engines on a summer day.

Family Pottery Workshop, Makers BWK
🕰️ 11am–12:30pm
🎯 Hands in the clay, laughter in the air. Perfect for families who want to make more than just memories.

Summer Book Sale – $5 Bag Sale, Marshes of Glynn Library
🕰️ 12:30pm–3pm
🎯 The most chaotic and joyful part of the sale—fill a bag with books for five bucks and strut out like a conquering hero.

Intro to Watercolor Class, Makers BWK
🕰️ 3pm–4:30pm
🎯 Watercolors aren’t just for kindergartners—discover the soothing magic of brush, water, and pigment.

2025 Season Round 3 at GIS, Golden Isles Speedway (Waynesville)
🕰️ 4pm
🎯 Engines roar, dirt flies, and fans cheer. From Late Models to Crown Vic Pros, it’s racing under the lights the way it was meant to be. Trackside parking is free, camping available, and kids under 12 get in free. The only thing louder than the cars? The crowd.

Tastefest 2025, Golden Isles Church of God (200 Boswell Ln, Brunswick)
🕰️ 5pm
🎯 A food-lover’s playground—booths serving up everything from savory bites to sweet treats. Tickets just $10 ($5 for kids), and you’ll eat your way across Brunswick one plate at a time.

Beginner Belly Dance Class, Golden Isles Belly Dance
🕰️ 6:30pm
🎯 Why just watch when you can shimmy too? A fun, welcoming way to try something new.

Braderie South Dinner, Jekyll Island Club Resort (371 Riverview Dr)
🕰️ 8:30pm
🎯 Fine dining in the Grand Dining Room—think carved Prime Rib, Roasted Salmon, crisp salads, and decadent desserts. Add Jekyll Island’s atmosphere and it’s basically the Golden Isles’ version of Versailles. Worth every penny of the $68 ticket.

🍳 Sunday, August 24

Community Flow + Restore Yoga, Balance Wellness Studio
🕰️ 4pm–5:30pm
🎯 Reset your body and mind with restorative yoga. The perfect way to stretch out the weekend before Monday comes calling.

🎶 Thursday, August 21

🎤 Dexter Jones @ 100 Tabbystone (SSI) – 4-7pm
🎸 Rider Trio @ Founders Social (JI) – 5-8pm
🎻 Song Bird Open Mic @ Hootenanny’s BBQ (Bwk) – 6-8pm (family-friendly, originals encouraged)
🎸 Rob Willis @ The Hangout Bar & Grill (Bwk) – 6-9pm
🎶 Live Music @ Rooftop at Ocean Lodge (SSI) – 6-9pm
🎸 Crawford & Jim @ The Tipsy Zone at Tipsy McSway’s (Bwk) – 6-9pm
🎶 The Vibe @ The Wharf (JI) – 6-9pm
🎸 Ted Stuckey @ Wee Pub Beach (JI) – 7-10pm
🎹 Jerry Gowen (piano) @ Georgia Sea Grill (SSI) – 6:30-9:30pm
🎸 Joey Thigpen & Keith Dean @ Mullet Bay (SSI) – 8-11pm
🎸 The Pine Box Dwellers @ Rafters (SSI) – 8-11pm
🎹 Tim Akins @ Village Inn & Pub (SSI) – 8-11pm
🎤 Hot Banana Coffee @ Reid’s Apothecary / The Study (Bwk) – 9pm (912.289.2679 for password)

🎶 Friday, August 22

🎸 Chad Evors @ Founders Social (JI) – 5-8pm
🎤 Charlie Judd @ The Hangout Bar & Grill (Bwk) – 6-9pm
🎶 Soulful Dave @ Rooftop at Ocean Lodge (SSI) – 6-9pm
🎶 Live Music @ Sea Palms Resort / Sago (SSI) – 6-9pm
🎶 Live Music @ Shore / Residence Inn (JI) – 6-9pm
🎶 Touch of Grey @ Tortuga Jack’s (JI) – 6-9pm
🎸 Jacob Sands @ JI Beach House – 6-9pm
🎹 Jerry Gowen (piano) @ Georgia Sea Grill (SSI) – 6:30-9:30pm
🎸 3 Day Weekend @ Captain Stan’s Smokehouse (Woodbine) – 6:30pm
🎶 South of Athens @ Gnat’s Landing (SSI) – 7-10pm
🎸 Gravity Bomb @ Ember / Mas Lounge (SSI) – 7-10pm
🎸 Mike McDaniel @ Toucan’s Ale House (Bwk) – 7-10pm
🎤 Bluff 5 Band @ Tribuzio’s Grille (JI) – 6-9pm
🎤 Dexter Jones @ Brogen’s South (SSI) – 7-10pm
🎤 Brent Browning @ Village Inn & Pub (SSI) – 8-11pm
🎸 Roy Gentry & Hired Guns @ Smoke’s 82 Bar & Grill (Golden Isles Speedway) – 8-11pm
🎶 SaltWater Gypseas @ Strand Bistro / Chophouse (Jesup) – 8pm
🎶 Backbeat Boulevard @ Mullet Bay (SSI) – 8-11pm
🎶 Yes Ma’am, Pentagram String Band, Gipsy Rufina, Blossomin Bone @ Rafters (SSI) – 8pm
🎶 Fire Lounge Friday with Rastar @ Wine Alley at Wine Body & Soul (SSI) – 7-10pm
🎻 Acoustic Bluegrass / Gospel Jam @ Woodbine Opry – 7pm (Dining room opens at 5pm, free admission)
🎤 Hot Banana Coffee @ Bennie’s Red Barn / Tree Bar (SSI) – 9pm ($5 cover)
🎤 Rider @ Reid’s Apothecary / The Study (Bwk) – 9pm (912.289.2679 for password)
🎸 The Pine Box Dwellers @ Murphy’s Tavern (SSI) – 10pm

🎶 Saturday, August 23

🎤 Dexter Jones @ Mary Ross Waterfront Park Farmers Market (Bwk) – 9am-noon
🎤 Brent Browning @ King City Kitchen (SSI) – 12-4pm
🎻 Moonlight Holler @ Founders Social (JI) – 1-4pm
🎤 Rob Willis @ Tortuga Jack’s (JI) – 1-4pm
🎤 Michaele Hannemann @ 24 Coastal Grill (JI Holiday Inn) – 5-8pm
🎸 The Pine Box Dwellers @ Hootenanny’s BBQ (Bwk) – 5-8pm
🎸 Willis Gore & Greg Kearney @ Bubba’s at Mary Ross Park (Bwk) – 6-9pm
🎤 Troubadour South @ The Hangout Bar & Grill (Bwk) – 6-9pm
🎹 Tim Akins @ JI Beach House – 6-9pm
🎶 Live Music @ Rooftop at Ocean Lodge (SSI) – 6-9pm
🎶 Live Music @ Shore / Residence Inn (JI) – 6-9pm
🎸 Jacob Sands @ Tribuzio’s Grille (JI) – 6-9pm
🎶 The Vibe @ V Pizza (SSI) – 6-9pm
🎶 Backbeat Boulevard @ The Wharf (JI) – 6-9pm
🎹 Jerry Gowen (piano) @ Georgia Sea Grill (SSI) – 6:30-9:30pm
🎶 Last Call @ Captain Stan’s Smokehouse (Woodbine) – 6:30pm
🎶 Squirt Gun @ Gnat’s Landing (SSI) – 7-10pm
🎤 Josh Nunn @ Brogen’s South (SSI) – 7-10pm
🎤 Zeke Keanum @ Driftwood Wine & Cocktails (Bwk) – 7pm
🎸 South of Athens @ Fish Tales Pub & Grill (Bwk) – 7pm
🎸 Dakota Duo @ Toucan’s Ale House (Bwk) – 7-10pm
🎶 Live Music @ Wine Alley at Wine Body & Soul (SSI) – 7-10pm
🎸 Live Music @ Rafters (SSI) – 7-10pm
🎻 Electric Dance Band Show @ Woodbine Opry – 7pm (Dining room opens at 5pm, free admission)
🎶 7 Street Band @ Mullet Bay (SSI) – 8-11pm
🎸 Roy Gentry & Hired Guns @ Boondox Tavern (Bwk) – 8-11pm
🎶 Kicklighter, The Maple Street Band, Gary Online @ Bleazy Bash (661 Georgetown Rd, Bwk) – 8pm (Free admission, $10 keg fee)
🎤 Brent Browning @ Village Inn & Pub (SSI) – 8-11pm
🎸 3 Day Weekend @ Bennie’s Red Barn / Tree Bar (SSI) – 9pm ($5 cover)
🎸 Peyton Chambless Trio @ Reid’s Apothecary / The Study (Bwk) – 9pm (912.289.2679 for password)

🎶 Sunday, August 24

🎤 Dexter Jones @ Rooftop at Ocean Lodge (SSI) – 11am-2pm
🎸 Willis Gore @ Bubba Garcia’s (SSI) – 12-3pm
🎶 Brody Williams & Emma Mac @ V Pizza (SSI) – 12-3pm
🎶 Live Music @ Barrier Island Brewing (SSI) – 12-3pm
🎶 Rider @ Heritage Oaks Golf Club (Bwk) – 12-3pm
🎤 Nate Johnson @ Captain Stan’s Smokehouse (Woodbine) – 3pm
🎤 Brent Browning @ Mullet Bay (SSI) – 4-7pm
🎸 The Pine Box Dwellers @ Beachcomber BBQ (SSI) – 5-8pm
🎸 Austin Lane @ The Hangout Bar & Grill (Bwk) – 5-8pm
🎸 Backbeat Boulevard @ Gnat’s Landing (SSI) – 6-9pm
🎤 Ashton Rowland @ Village Inn & Pub (SSI) – 7-10pm

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