🦍 King Kong, Kickflips & Killer Tunes — Your Weekend Guide

King Kong's crashing into Brunswick this weekend — and he's not coming alone. 🦍 From flipper-fueled pinball showdowns to backyard open mics, belly dance beats, barbecue bashes, and family fun from St. Simons to the South End, this weekend is stacked. Whether you’re looking to kick back with live tunes, lace up the skates, or roll for initiative with your D&D crew, we’ve got your plans covered from Thursday through Sunday. Let’s dive into it! 🎶🛼🔥

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🎉 Golden Isles Highlights: May 29 – June 1, 2025

🎶 Thursday, May 29

🛼 Open Skate at VSM The Hub

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All Ages: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
🧑‍🎤 Adult Skate: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 VSM The Hub, Brunswick
Lace up and hit the rink! Kid-friendly early session and a smooth, grown-up groove later on. Retro vibes encouraged.🕺🛼

🐉 Dungeons & Dragons Night

🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Spiral Wanderers Coffee Bar & Book Shop, Brunswick
It’s time to roll for initiative, adventurers! Join a night of dice, drama, and dragons in this cozy fantasy-friendly café. 🔮🧙‍♂️

🎤 Songbird Open Mic “In The Yard”

🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Hootenanny's BBQ, Brunswick
Family friendly vibes, fire-grilled eats, and an open mic for your original tunes. Backyard stage, front porch soul. 🎶🔥

🎸 Live Music with Crawford and Jim

🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 The Tipsy Zone at Tipsy McSway’s, Brunswick
Acoustic jams and Southern charm! These local legends bring the chill to your Thursday night out. 🎵🍺

🎤 Rachel Thompson Live

🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 The Hangout Bar & Grill, 36 Canal Rd, Brunswick, GA
Live music, good eats, and even better vibes! 🎶 Come welcome the soulful Rachel Thompson back to The Hangout for an evening of acoustic grooves and laid-back tunes. Bring your friends, grab a drink, and kick off your midweek right. 🍻🎸

🍷 Joseph Roty Burgundy Wine Tasting

🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Newcastle Wine Merchant, Brunswick
An elegant evening of French finesse—explore the rich flavors of Burgundy at this curated tasting event. 🥂🇫🇷

🎶 Live Music: Adam Paseur & Dakota Allyn

🕘 9:00 PM
📍 The Study at Reid’s Apothecary, Brunswick
Vibe alert: sultry vocals and soul-soaked melodies await inside Brunswick’s secret speakeasy lounge. Password required! 🎙️🍸

🎣 Friday, May 30

🔥 Skate, Grill & Chill

🕔 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 VSM The Hub, Brunswick
Glide into the weekend! Enjoy roller skating, grilled eats, and family-friendly chill time at the Hub. 🛼🌭

🎣 Fly Tying Night

📍 On The Fly Outfitters, Brunswick
🕡 6:30 PM
Kick off flood tide season with fly tying, craft cocktails, exclusive discounts, and a raffle!

🖌️ Sip & Stamp Tea Towels Class

🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Makers BWK, Brunswick
💵 $30
Add some charm to your kitchen! This DIY tea towel stamping class includes all materials and some chill sipping. 🍷🖍️

🎸 Live Music with JayBone & Friends

🕖 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 The Tipsy Zone at Tipsy McSway’s, Brunswick
Kick back with killer tunes, cold drinks, and the coastal groove only JayBone can deliver. 🎶🌊

🎸 South of Athens LIVE at Gnat’s Landing

🕖 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Gnat’s Landing, St. Simons Island, GA
Kick off your island weekend with live music under the stars! 🌴🎤 South of Athens brings the good-time grooves to Gnat’s Landing, where cold drinks, hot plates, and a lively crowd await.

Whether you're there for the shrimp or the sing-alongs, you won’t want to miss this SSI Friday night staple. 🍻🎶

🦍 Stern Army King Kong LE Launch Party

🕖 7:00 PM
📍 The Pinball Palace, 3303 Hopkins Avenue, Brunswick, GA
Get ready to rumble — King Kong is being unleashed in the Palace! 🎉 This official Stern Army launch party brings the beast with:
• Exclusive launch badge 🪪
• Giveaways 🧢
• Full-on pinball tournament 💥 ($25 entry fee)

Get to play the latest new pinball from Stern & bring your flipper skills — the leaderboard awaits.
More info: https://www.facebook.com/thepinballpalace

🎶 Live Music in The Study

🕘 9:00 PM
📍 The Study at Reid’s Apothecary, Brunswick
The music flows as late as the cocktails in this speakeasy hideaway. Don’t forget to call ahead for the password. 🎤🍸

🌞 Saturday, May 31

🛍️ Brunswick Harbor Market

🕗 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Mary Ross Waterfront Park, Brunswick
Wake up with the waterfront! Local vendors, fresh finds, and that sweet market buzz under the oaks. 🛒🌊

🥋 Kickstart Martial Arts Workshop: Karate Edition

🕚 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 The Brick, Brunswick
👦 Ages 6–12
Little warriors unite! A fun and active intro to karate in a safe, empowering environment.

🐢 Family Pottery Class: Turtle Pots

🕚 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Makers BWK, Brunswick
💵 $40
Make your own turtle pot with the fam! Clay, laughs, and creativity all included.

🎶 Live Music with Cody Marlowe

🕛 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Hootenanny’s BBQ, Brunswick
Cody brings the Southern soul — you bring your appetite. BBQ + live tunes = yes, please. 🍖🎸

🍔 Messy Buns Street Food Truck + 🎶 Live Music with The Maple Street Band

🍽️ Food: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
🎵 Music: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Silver Bluff Brewing Company, Brunswick
Street eats and sweet beats! Grab a loaded bun and catch The Maple Street Band rocking the beer garden. 🎤🍟

🪘 Belly Dance Drum Basics Class with Candice

🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Golden Isles Belly Dance, Brunswick
Feel the rhythm and move to the beat — a fun and freeing night of belly dance + drum fusion! 💃🥁

🎶 Live Music in The Study

🕘 9:00 PM
📍 Reid’s Apothecary, Brunswick
End the night in Brunswick’s coolest speakeasy with craft cocktails and low-lit, high-quality sound. 🎷🍸

🌅 Sunday, June 1

🌮 Youth Group Taco Fundraiser

🕧 12:30 PM
📍 Christian Renewal – Brunswick, 4265 Norwich Street Ext, Brunswick, GA
Support the next generation one taco at a time! 🌟 Christian Renewal's youth are heading to MOTION Conference 2025, and this fundraiser helps get them there.

Enjoy a free taco lunch after church (yes, free!), with donations welcome to help students grow in faith and community. It's tacos with a purpose — and you're invited to be part of it. 🙌💒

🕛 After church in the gym
💵 Donations appreciated
🎟️ RSVP or donate: https://square.link/u/z5CImz5a
More info: https://www.facebook.com/christianrenewal

🔥 Summer BBQ at 1509 Brunswick

🕐 1:00 PM
📍 1509 Newcastle Street, Brunswick, GA
Kick off summer in smoky style with this sizzling event hosted by 1509 Brunswick and Farm99Ga! Dig into BBQ plates piled high with local flavor and fresh Farm99 sides. 🍖🌽

Hang out in the upstairs lounge (hello, A/C 👏), sip something chilled, and check out local artists bringing the vibes all afternoon. 🎨🎶

🧘‍♀️ Community Flow + Restore Yoga

🕓 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
📍 Balance Wellness Studio, 1604 Newcastle Street, Brunswick
Ease into the evening with a grounding yoga class designed to restore and reconnect. All levels welcome. 🌿💆‍♀️
Register: https://balancebwk.com

🧺 Annual Picnic with Coastal Georgia Audubon

🕓 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Blythe Island Regional Park, Brunswick, GA
Break out your picnic blanket and a dish to share — it’s time for the annual Audubon membership picnic! 🌞 This potluck gathering includes food, fellowship, and a little light election business (the fun kind, we promise).

📍 Meeting at the large shelter next to the playground
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly — kids welcome!
🔭 BYO binoculars — birdwatching highly encouraged before, during, or after!

Main course provided, sides and desserts welcome. Fly in for a relaxing afternoon of nature, community, and a good ol' potluck spread. 🐦🥗

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