🌟 From Manic Monday Deals to Champagne Thursdays—Your Week in the Isles!

Golden Isles, your week is brimming with reasons to get out and play—from treasure hunting at thrift stores to sipping bubbly at a ribbon-cutting bash. We’ve got Mom’s Day Out, cocktails that save the planet, paint-and-sip nights, bunny-filled storytime, and a whole lot more. Mark your calendars, round up your friends, and make this week one for the books!

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What’s Happening This Week

🛍️ Monday, August 11

Manic Monday Deals – Seniors & Military Save!
🕰️ All Day
📍 St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store, Brunswick, GA
Start your week with a little retail therapy and a lot of savings! Seniors 55+ and all military receive 15% off everything in the store today. Whether you’re hunting for vintage treasures, bargain basics, or your next upcycling project, Monday is the day to snag it.

🎉 Tuesday, August 12

Mom’s Day Out!
🕰️ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 The Shops at Sea Island, 600 Sea Island Road Suite 9B, St. Simons Island, GA
Moms, this day is for YOU! Enjoy pampering, perks, and plenty of shopping bliss as Stretch Zone teams up with local favorites like The Cloister Collection, Joseph Jewelers, G.J. Ford Bookshop, V Pizza SSI, and more. Exclusive offers, treats, and relaxation await—because every mom deserves to feel fabulous on a Tuesday.

SSLT Cocktails for Conservation
🕰️ 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Fitted Fairways, St. Simons Island, GA
Sip, mingle, and make a difference! The St. Simons Land Trust invites you for a conservation-themed happy hour with a complimentary drink, updates on local projects, and a chance to try your hand at state-of-the-art golf simulators. Beer and wine by Jekyll Beverage Center.

🎨 Wednesday, August 13

Single, Not Sorry
🕰️ 4:00 PM – 11:45 PM
📍 Driftwood Wine & Cocktails, Brunswick, GA
For all the unattached and fabulous! BOGO shots for the ladies, $5 beers for singles, plus music and icebreakers to keep the night buzzing. Whether you’re hunting for a spark or just good vibes, this is your midweek playground.

Rafters Paint & Sip
🕰️ 6:30 PM
📍 Rafters, 315 Mallery St, St. Simons Island, GA
Paint, sip, and laugh your way through an evening of creativity with Tina McDaniel guiding the way. All skill levels welcome. Bring your inner Picasso—or just your love for wine—and leave with your own masterpiece.

Music Trivia – Special Theme: MUSIC!
🕰️ 7:00 PM
📍 Tipsy McSway, 1414 Newcastle St, Brunswick, GA
Michael and Mallory are serving up a trivia night dedicated entirely to music. Bring your brain, your friends, and your competitive streak—plus maybe a playlist of 80s hits for last-minute cramming.

Service & Spirits Day
🕰️ 11:00 PM – 11:45 PM
📍 Driftwood Wine & Cocktails, Brunswick, GA
A toast to the everyday heroes—nurses, first responders, and healthcare pros get 10% off all night. Show your badge, sip your favorite drink, and let Driftwood serve you for a change.

🐇 Thursday, August 14

Reading with Rabbits
🕰️ 10:00 AM
📍 Blythe Island Regional Park, Brunswick, GA
Storytime meets bunny time! Join Land of Dragonflies Farm for a morning of wonderful tales while adorable rabbits hop and mingle with guests. Perfect for kids and the young-at-heart.

HartYoga – The Magic of Musgrove
🕰️ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Musgrove Retreat, 5720 Frederica Rd, St. Simons Island, GA
Find your zen at the exclusive Musgrove Retreat with a gentle yoga session in a serene setting. Most classes are outdoors; inclement weather means cozying up inside The Grovehouse. Limited spots—reserve early! Proceeds benefit Memory Matters Glynn.

The Ribbon, The Brand, The Birthday
🕰️ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Brown Butter Shoppe, 1614 Newcastle St, Brunswick, GA
A triple celebration! The launch of The Brookwick Collection, the shop’s anniversary, and a ribbon cutting at 4:30 with the Chamber. Expect champagne, hotdogs, music, and community cheer.

🎵 Monday, August 11

🎷 Tim Akins @ Georgia Sea Grill (SSI) – 6–9 PM
🎤 Brody Williams & Emma Mac @ Mullet Bay (SSI) – 7:30–10:30 PM
🎤 Eddie Pickett @ Wee Pub Beach (JI) – 7 PM
🎤 Open Mic Night hosted by Anthony Stubelek @ Palm Coast Coffee (SSI) – Sign-up 8 PM, Music 8:30 PM (All ages, $5 non-performers)

🎵 Tuesday, August 12

🎤 Crawford Perkins @ Downtown Cooter Brown’s (Bwk) – 6–9 PM
🎷 Michaele Hannemann @ Georgia Sea Grill (SSI) – 7–9 PM
🎤 Tim Akins @ Mullet Bay (SSI) – 7:30–10:30 PM
🎤 Joey Thigpen @ Tortuga Jack’s (JI) – 5–8 PM
🎤 Eddie Pickett @ Wee Pub Beach (JI) – 7 PM

🎵 Wednesday, August 13

🎤 The Pine Box Dwellers @ Boondox Tavern (Bwk) – 5–9 PM
🎤 Eddie Pickett @ 24 Coastal Grill, Holiday Inn (JI) – 5–8 PM
🎤 Rider Duo @ Tortuga Jack’s (JI) – 5–8 PM
🎤 Levi Moore @ Catch 228 (SSI) – 6–9 PM
🎷 Tim Akins @ Georgia Sea Grill (SSI) – 6–9 PM
🎤 Roy Gentry @ Mack’s Bar-B-Que (Bwk) – 6–9 PM
🎤 Tony Adams @ Village Inn & Pub (SSI) – 6–8 PM
🎤 Rob Willis @ Captain Stan’s Smokehouse (Woodbine) – 6:30 PM
🎤 Peyton Chambless @ Mullet Bay (SSI) – 7:30–10:30 PM
🎸 Open Mic Jam with The Red Shed Band @ The Jerk Shack (Bwk) – 7 PM
🎤 Open Mic Night @ Wine Alley/Wine, Body & Soul (SSI) – Sign-up 6 PM, Music 7–10 PM

🎵 Thursday, August 14

🎤 Cody Marlowe @ Fish Tales Pub & Grill (Bwk) – 6–9 PM
🎤 Drew Holloway @ The Hangout Bar & Grill (Bwk) – 6–9 PM
🎸 Song Bird Open Mic @ Hootenanny’s BBQ (Bwk) – 6–8 PM (Family-friendly, originals encouraged)
🎷 Jerry Gowen @ Georgia Sea Grill (SSI) – 6:30–9:30 PM
🎤 Soulful Dave @ Rooftop at Ocean Lodge (SSI) – 6–9 PM
🎤 Crawford & Jim @ The Tipsy Zone at Tipsy McSway’s (Bwk) – 6–9 PM
🎤 Rob Willis @ Tortuga Jack’s (JI) – 6–9 PM
🎤 Rider Trio @ The Wharf (JI) – 6–9 PM
🎤 WharfRatz @ Wee Pub Beach (JI) – 7–10 PM
🎤 Michaele Hannemann Band @ Village Inn & Pub (SSI) – 8–11 PM
🎤 Maple Street Band @ Mullet Bay (SSI) – 8–11 PM
🎤 The Pine Box Dwellers @ Rafters (SSI) – 8–11 PM
🎤 Tony Adams & Tim Akins @ Bennie’s Red Barn / Tree Bar (SSI) – 8 PM (Free fish fry, no cover)
🎤 Hot Banana Coffee @ Reid’s Apothecary / The Study (Bwk) – 9 PM

Did we miss something? Have an event to share? Drop us a line at [email protected]!