This week in the Golden Isles feels like one of those “how is everything happening at once?” kind of weeks. You’ve got the KGIB Jubilee bringing big energy to the marsh, a sunset piano concert on the beach that honestly sounds kind of magical, and more live music than you can realistically pull off in four nights. Add in community events, classes, and a few hidden gems—and yeah… you might want to start planning now.

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2026 Lucas Challenge: Student Business Pitch Competition
🕰️ 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
🎯 Stembler Theatre, College of Coastal Georgia, Brunswick

Shark Tank, Brunswick edition. 🦈 Local students pitch real business ideas for real cash prizes—and you get a say in who wins the Audience Choice award. It’s fast-paced, surprisingly fun, and a great look at the next wave of local entrepreneurs.

More info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lucas-challenge-2026-student-business-pitch-competition-tickets-1985830147428

Water Safety Awareness: “Reach & Throw, Don’t Go!”
🕰️ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🎯 Mary Ross Waterfront Park, Brunswick

Simple skills that could save a life. This hands-on event teaches real-world water rescue basics—no heroics required. Learn how to help safely, build makeshift flotation tools, and connect with local safety experts.

Free, family-friendly, and one of those “you’ll be glad you know this” kind of events.

Monday Night Runs
🕰️ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
🎯 Game Changers Running Company, SSI

Not feeling Monday? Good—run it off. 🏃‍♂️ Weekly group run open to all levels (walkers included). Whether you’re training or just trying to get moving again, this is one of the most welcoming crews around.

Sourdough Knead to Know
🕰️ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🎯 Golden Isles Olive Oil Culinary Center, SSI

Flour, water, patience… and suddenly you’re a bread person. 🍞 This hands-on sourdough class walks you through starters, shaping, and baking like a pro. Perfect for beginners who’ve been sourdough-curious but intimidated.

Call to reserve: 912-602-9736
More info: www.goldenislesoliveoil.com

Author Talk & Book Signing — Robert Gwaltney
🕰️ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
🎯 St. Simons Casino Theater, SSI

A literary morning with Robert Gwaltney as he discusses Sing Down the Moon—a Southern story layered with memory, myth, and identity. If you like your books with a little depth (and maybe a little Georgia coastal flavor), this one’s worth your time.

Free for members / $10 non-members

Gray to Green Outing – GA Cities Week
🕰️ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🎯 Liberty Ship Park, Brunswick

A boots-on-the-ground look at how Brunswick is getting greener (literally). 🌱 Explore real projects like rainwater systems, permeable surfaces, and shoreline restoration—all helping improve water quality and reduce flooding.

Great mix of learning + fresh air + local impact.

Music Bingo with Silver Bluff Brewing Company
🕰️ 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
🎯 Silver Bluff Brewing Company, Brunswick

Bingo… but make it a party. 🎶 Swap the numbers for songs and test your music knowledge while sipping local brews. Expect prizes, laughs, and at least one moment where you swear you know the song but absolutely blank.

Artist Talk with Gary "Gato" Grace
🕰️ 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
🎯 Glynn Visual Arts, SSI

An intimate evening with featured artist Gary “Gato” Grace. Hear the stories, techniques, and inspiration behind his work—and maybe walk away seeing art a little differently.

Community Air Quality Meeting
🕰️ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
🎯 Thrive Center, Brunswick

Got questions about air quality downtown? You’re not the only one. This open community meeting is your chance to hear from local experts, ask questions, and talk through concerns (and possible solutions) with neighbors.

Low-key, important, and very “this is how communities actually work.”

Field Trip: Wednesday Warbler Walk
🕰️ 8:00 AM
🎯 Horton Pond, Jekyll

Early birds, assemble. 🐦 A guided walk through one of the best birding spots around—expect spring migrants, peaceful trails, and plenty of “wait, what bird is THAT?” moments.

What Lives On The Live Oaks?
🕰️ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🎯 Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation, Brunswick

Celebrate Earth Day under the ancient live oaks. Learn about the ecosystems living right above your head—from moss to critters—and how it all connects.

$5 per person. Wear comfy shoes and bring bug spray.

Afternoon Yoga at the Library
🕰️ 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
🎯 Casino Building, Room 108, SSI

Midweek reset mode. Stretch, breathe, and unwind in a beginner-friendly class that’s as chill as it sounds. Free and open to all.

KGIB Jubilee
🕰️ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🎯 Village Creek Landing, SSI

This is one of the big ones. 🌅 Live music, great food, silent auction trips, art demos—and all for a good cause supporting Keep Golden Isles Beautiful.

Beautiful setting, strong local turnout, and a feel-good night that actually makes a difference.

More info: https://givebutter.com/kgibjubilee

Cards, Cocktails & Competition
🕰️ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
🎯 Driftwood Wine & Cocktails, Brunswick

Cards. Drinks. A little friendly rivalry. Enough said.

Film: There’s Still Tomorrow
🕰️ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
🎯 St. Simons Casino Theater, SSI

Award-winning Italian drama with a sharp comedic edge. 🎬 Set in postwar Rome, this one blends heart, humor, and social commentary—and took home 6 Italian Academy Awards.

$5 at the door. Subtitles included.

Trivia Night @ Tipsy’s
🕰️ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
🎯 Tipsy McSway’s, Brunswick

Think you’re smart? Prove it. 🧠 Weekly trivia covering everything from pop culture to history—with prizes, drinks, and the occasional chaotic tiebreaker.

Pool Tournament at Ziggy’s
🕰️ 7:00 PM (signups)
🎯 Ziggy Mahoney’s, Brunswick

Grab a cue and take your shot. Weekly tournament with a $10 entry—solid midweek competition.

MindTravel Live-to-Headphones Piano Concert
🕰️ 7:00 PM
🎯 Neptune Park Beach, SSI

Sunset + ocean + live piano through headphones = something genuinely different. 🌊

A meditative, immersive concert experience that’s equal parts music and mental reset. One of the more unique events you’ll see all year.

Tickets: Limited—reserve in advance

Neighborhood Clean Out Day (SoGlo & Nearby)
🕰️ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🎯 Multiple Locations, Brunswick (3223 Norwich St / 503 Mansfield St / 1109 H St)

That couch you’ve been meaning to get rid of? This is your moment. 🛋️ Dump unwanted household items at designated container sites around SoGlo and nearby neighborhoods.

Not accepted: tires, paint, yard debris, construction materials, etc.

Simple, useful, and a solid excuse to finally clear some space.

Nocturne East: An ART-storical Exhibition & Concert
🕰️ 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
🎯 111 North Walton Street, Darien

Art meets history meets jazz. 🎷 This unique event celebrates Gullah Geechee culture with a community art exhibit followed by a live jazz concert from the Phil Morrison Trio.

Expect storytelling, culture, and a deeper connection to the region’s roots—all in one evening.

More info: bit.ly/4sQrHfD

Fly Tying Night
🕰️ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🎯 On The Fly Outfitters, Brunswick

Tie your own flies, learn from the pros, and hang with fellow anglers. Chill, hands-on, and surprisingly addictive.

Call to register: 912-342-7086

This week’s Live Music Roundup is sponsored by Dreamweavers DJ — a father-and-son DJ team helping couples celebrate across Brunswick, SSI, Jekyll, Savannah, and Jacksonville.
https://dreamweaversdj.com

🎹 Tim Akins @ Georgia Sea Grill, SSI – 6–9 PM
🎤 Open Mic Night @ Palm Coast Coffee, SSI – 8:30 PM start (sign up at 8 PM, $5 non-performers)
🎸 Joe King @ Wee Pub Beach, Jekyll – 7 PM
🎸 Rastar @ Rafters, SSI – 10 PM–12 AM

🎸 Joey Thigpen @ Tortuga Jack’s, Jekyll – 5–8 PM
🎸 Cliff Bragdon & Ren Halverson @ Catch 228, SSI – 6–9 PM
🎸 Crawford Perkins & Jayson Lee Sabo @ Cooter Brown’s, Brunswick – 6–9 PM
🎹 Michaele Hannemann @ Georgia Sea Grill, SSI – 7–9 PM
🎸 Paul Ivey @ Wee Pub Beach, Jekyll – 7 PM

🎸 Ted Stuckey @ 24 Coastal Grill, Jekyll – 5–8 PM
🎸 Rider Duo @ Tortuga Jack’s, Jekyll – 5–8 PM
🎸 The Pine Box Dwellers @ Boondox Tavern, Brunswick – 5–9 PM
🎸 Backbeat Boulevard @ Village Creek Landing (KGIB Jubilee), SSI – 5–8 PM
🎸 Levi Moore @ Catch 228, SSI – 6–9 PM
🎹 Tim Akins @ Georgia Sea Grill, SSI – 6–9 PM
🎸 Joey Thigpen @ Hilton Garden Inn, Brunswick – 6–9 PM
🎸 Roy Gentry @ Mack’s Bar-B-Que, Brunswick – 6–9 PM
🎸 Live Music @ Uptown Tap & Cigar, SSI – 6–8 PM
🎸 Tony Adams @ Village Inn & Pub, SSI – 6–8 PM
🎸 Live Music @ Captain Stan’s Smokehouse, Woodbine – 6:30 PM
🎤 Open Mic w/ Rastar @ Wine Alley, SSI – 7–10 PM

🎸 Rob Willis @ Tortuga Jack’s, Jekyll – 5–8 PM
🎸 Nocturne East + Phil Morrison Trio @ The Studio, Darien – 5–9 PM
🎤 Songbird Open Mic @ Hootenanny’s, Brunswick – 6–8 PM
🎸 Roy Gentry @ Ocean Lodge Resort, SSI – 6–9 PM
🎸 Crawford, Jim & Jayson @ Tipsy McSway’s, Brunswick – 6–9 PM
🎸 Rider @ The Wharf, Jekyll – 6–9 PM
🎸 The Pine Box Dwellers @ Reed’s Ponderosa, Tarboro – 6:30 PM
🎸 Ryan Wilson @ Strand Bistro/Chophouse, Jesup – 7–10 PM
🎸 Pier Pressure @ Wee Pub Beach, Jekyll – 7–10 PM
🎸 Tony Adams & Tim Akins @ Bennie’s Red Barn, SSI – 7:30 PM
🎸 Troubadour South @ Rafters, SSI – 8–11 PM
🎸 Cody Marlowe @ Village Inn & Pub, SSI – 8–11 PM
🎸 Live Music @ Mullet Bay, SSI – 8–11 PM
🎸 Hot Banana Coffee @ Reid’s Apothecary (The Study), Brunswick – 9 PM

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