This week’s lineup leans into cozy nights, curious minds, and just a little bit of suspense. From classic Hitchcock on the big screen to bargain book hunting, card games, music bingo, and tabletop adventures after dark, the Golden Isles are serving up a week that rewards staying out past sunset. Grab dinner from a food truck, pull up a chair, roll the dice, or settle in for a film that still knows how to keep you on edge.

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What’s Happening This Week

Monday, January 19 (MLK Day)

MLK Jr. Holiday – All Day Food Trucks
🕰️ 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🎯 The Galley Food Truck Park, Brunswick
An MLK Day community celebration featuring food trucks from around the world. Come hungry, stay awhile, and enjoy food, fun, and togetherness.

Socrates Café
🕰️ 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM
🎯 Spiral Wanderers, Brunswick
A thoughtful, welcoming discussion group centered on big questions and respectful dialogue. No lectures, no debates — just curiosity-driven conversation.

Tuesday, January 20

Food Truck Tuesday
🕰️ 10:00 AM
🎯 Mary Ross Waterfront Park, Brunswick
A rotating lineup of local food trucks rolls into Mary Ross Park. Quick bites, easy lunch plans, and waterfront views.

Tai Chi – Adult Beginners
🕰️ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
🎯 Ida Hilton Public Library, Darien
A calm, beginner-friendly Tai Chi class focused on balance, flexibility, and stress relief. Slow movements, welcoming atmosphere, zero pressure.

Winter Book Sale – Members Preview
🕰️ 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🎯 Brunswick–Glynn County Library, Brunswick
Members-only preview day for the annual Winter Book Sale. First crack at thousands of books before doors open to the public.

Music Bingo Night
🕰️ 6:30 PM
🎯 Silver Bluff Brewing Company, Brunswick
High-energy music bingo with prizes, beer tickets, and gift cards. Loud, competitive, and reliably fun.

Wednesday, January 21

Winter Book Sale – Open to the Public
🕰️ 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
🎯 Brunswick–Glynn County Library, Brunswick

The Life and Films of Alfred Hitchcock – Part One: The English Years
🕰️ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
🎯 St. Simons Casino Theater, SSI
Film historian Gary Olsen explores Hitchcock’s early English films, including Blackmail, The 39 Steps, and Sabotage.
Cost: Free for members / $10 non-members
Registration required via Eventbrite

Cards, Cocktails & Competition
🕰️ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
🎯 Driftwood Wine & Cocktails, Brunswick
Weekly rotating card games with cocktails and friendly competition. This week: Gin Rummy. Tutorials provided before dealing.
More info: https://forms.gle/uYK9FbCB1eX55Lf6A

Thursday, January 22

Winter Book Sale – Open to the Public
🕰️ 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
🎯 Brunswick–Glynn County Library, Brunswick

The Life and Films of Alfred Hitchcock – Part Two: Hollywood & the War Years
🕰️ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
🎯 St. Simons Casino Theater, SSI
A deep dive into Hitchcock’s Hollywood transition and WWII-era classics like Rebecca, Shadow of a Doubt, and Notorious.
Cost: Free for members / $10 non-members
Registration required via Eventbrite

How to Work with Big Businesses
🕰️ 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
🎯 Lucas Center for Entrepreneurship, Brunswick
A practical workshop for small business owners looking to land enterprise-level contracts.
More info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-work-with-big-businesses-tickets-1979781703369

HartYoga – The Magic of Musgrove
🕰️ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
🎯 Musgrove Retreat, SSI
Gentle, all-levels yoga in a beautiful retreat setting. Proceeds benefit Memory Matters Glynn.
More info: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2799193781436416538

Business After Hours – Mullet Bay
🕰️ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
🎯 Mullet Bay, SSI
Coastal networking with a Lowcountry twist.
$7 members / $20 non-members
More info: https://chamber.brunswickgoldenisleschamber.com/events/details/2026-business-after-hours-mullet-bay-16684

Master Your Garden
🕰️ 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
🎯 Glynn County Extension Office, Brunswick
Short-format gardening classes to prep for spring and summer success.
$5 • Call 912-554-7577 to register

An Evening with Brian McLaren
🕰️ 5:30 PM
🎯 Christ Church Frederica, SSI
A discussion on faith, spirituality, and the future of religion in a changing world. Dinner included.
More info: https://ccfssi.onechurchsoftware.com/public/events/2553

Dungeons & Dragons Night
🕰️ 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
🎯 Spiral Wanderers Coffee Bar & Book Shop, Brunswick
Weekly D&D night with a welcoming table for beginners and seasoned adventurers alike. Dice available, characters welcome.

Monday, January 19

🎹 Tim Akins @ Georgia Sea Grill
Georgia Sea Grill, SSI — 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Smooth piano stylings paired with coastal dining. A classic Sea Grill evening.

🎤 Joe King @ Wee Pub Beach
Wee Pub Beach, Jekyll — 7:00 PM
Laid-back live music with beachside vibes.

🎙️ Open Mic Night (hosted by Anthony Stubelek)
Palm Coast Coffee, SSI — Doors 8:00 PM · Music 8:30 PM
All ages, inside tonight. $5 for non-performers. A great late-night creative hang with rotating local talent.

Tuesday, January 20

🎸 Joey Thigpen @ Tortuga Jack’s
Tortuga Jack’s, Jekyll — 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Island-friendly tunes with sunset energy.

🎸 Crawford Perkins @ Downtown Cooter Brown’s
Downtown Cooter Brown’s, Brunswick — 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Solid songwriting and barroom charm.

🎹 Michaele Hannemann @ Georgia Sea Grill
Georgia Sea Grill, SSI — 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Elegant piano sets in a refined coastal setting.

🎤 Paul Ivey @ Wee Pub Beach
Wee Pub Beach, Jekyll — 7:00 PM
A relaxed, end-the-day beach pub set.

Wednesday, January 21

🎸 The Pine Box Dwellers @ Boondox Tavern
Boondox Tavern, Brunswick — 5:00 PM
Early evening rootsy energy to kick things off.

🎸 Rider Duo @ Tortuga Jack’s
Tortuga Jack’s, Jekyll — 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Island grooves with a duo format that fits the setting perfectly.

🎸 Levi Moore @ Catch 228
Catch 228, SSI — 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
A popular midweek SSI stop with a full dinner crowd.

🎹 Tim Akins @ Georgia Sea Grill
Georgia Sea Grill, SSI — 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Another night of polished piano and coastal classics.

🎸 Live Music @ Uptown Tap & Cigar
Uptown Tap & Cigar, SSI — 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Low-key lounge vibes with rotating performers.

🎸 Tony Adams @ Village Inn & Pub
Village Inn & Pub, SSI — 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Always a dependable, relaxed pub set.

🎸 Live Music @ Hilton Garden Inn / Garden Grill
Hilton Garden Inn, Brunswick — 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Hotel lounge tunes with a steady, comfortable crowd.

🎤 Open Mic Night @ Wine Alley / Wine Body & Soul
Wine Alley, SSI — 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
A creative late-night mix of singers, songwriters, and surprises.

🎸 Live Music @ Captain Stan’s Smokehouse
Captain Stan’s Smokehouse, Woodbine — 6:30 PM
Casual smokehouse atmosphere with live tunes.

Thursday, January 22

🎸 Pier Pressure @ Wee Pub Beach
Wee Pub Beach, Jekyll — 5:00 PM
Early island energy heading into the weekend.

🎸 Rider @ The Wharf
The Wharf, Jekyll — 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sunset waterfront set with crowd-pleasing favorites.

🎤 Songbird Open Mic Night @ Hootenanny’s in the Yard
Hootenanny’s in the Yard, Brunswick — 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Family-friendly open mic. All are welcome — one of Brunswick’s most supportive stages.

🎸 Jacob Sands @ Fish Tales Pub & Grill
Fish Tales Pub & Grill, Brunswick — 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
High-energy bar crowd with strong local following.

🎸 Crawford, Jim & Jayson @ Tipsy McSway’s
Tipsy McSway’s, Brunswick — 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
A stacked trio for a busy downtown night.

🎸 Tony Adams & Tim Akins @ Bennie’s Red Barn / Tree Bar
Bennie’s Red Barn, SSI — 8:00 PM
A double-bill pairing that always draws a crowd.

🎸 Live Music @ Village Inn & Pub
Village Inn & Pub, SSI — 8:00 PM
Late pub set for SSI night owls.

🎸 Peyton Chambless & the Backshift @ Mullet Bay
Mullet Bay, SSI — 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
One of the bigger Thursday night shows — full band, late-night energy.

🎸 Hot Banana Coffee @ Reid’s Apothecary / The Study
Reid’s Apothecary, Brunswick — 9:00 PM
Password required (912-289-2679). Moody, speakeasy-style late set.

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