This week’s lineup is a little bit of everything — the kind of week that reminds you why living here works. Morning coffee and conversation, food trucks by the river, movement for your body, learning for your brain, and just enough trivia and bingo to keep things lively. Whether you’re stretching, stitching, studying alligators, or arguing over quiz answers, this is one of those very Golden Isles weeks where there’s always something worth stepping out for.

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Fat & Fine Downtown Closes, Owners Cite Rising Costs

Fat & Fine has officially closed its downtown Brunswick location, with owners sharing details this week about the decision behind the closure. In a Facebook post, the team emphasized that the move was not due to lack of community or institutional support, praising their landlord and the Downtown Development Authority for being consistently helpful and supportive throughout their time downtown.

According to the owners, the closure ultimately came down to rising operating costs—particularly food prices and inconsistent food quality from suppliers—combined with the growing burden of everyday business expenses like paper goods, trash disposal, taxes, insurance, and accounting. They noted that while local distributors and fellow small businesses such as Anchored and City Market were exceptional partners, higher costs across the board made the business unsustainable.

Rather than raise prices and risk damaging customer trust, the owners said they chose to close before accumulating unpaid bills or harming their reputation. They thanked the community for its support and expressed appreciation for everyone who helped along the way.

What’s Happening This Week

Monday, January 12

Monday Night Runs
🕰️ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
🎯 Game Changers Running Co., SSI
Mondays aren’t for the couch. Runners, walkers, run-walkers — all ages, all paces, all levels. Whether you’re chasing miles, community, or just a reason to move, there’s a spot for you.

Tuesday, January 13

Food Truck Tuesday
🕰️ 10:00 AM
🎯 Mary Ross Waterfront Park, Brunswick
Lunch by the river with a rotating lineup of food trucks including Flip Flop Foods, Messy Buns, R & R Shrimp, Redemption Bowl, Robbin’s Nest, Smoke King, and more. New trucks pop up regularly.

Tai Chi (Adult Beginners)
🕰️ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
🎯 Ida Hilton Public Library, Darien
A calm, approachable Tai Chi class for adult beginners led by instructor Sandra Double. Slow movement, balance, and mindfulness — perfect for easing into the practice or resetting mid-day.

HartYoga at Brunswick Library (Free)
🕰️ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
🎯 Brunswick-Glynn County Library, Brunswick
A gentle, all-levels yoga class focused on stretching, breath, movement, and meditation. No cost, no pressure — just show up and unwind.

Gatorology with the Jekyll Island Authority
🕰️ 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
🎯 St Simons Public Library, SSI
A fascinating look at American alligators — their biology, behavior, conservation, and how they’re monitored locally on Jekyll. Learn how to safely coexist with one of the marsh’s most iconic residents. Free and family-friendly.

Flip Off Tuesday
🕰️ 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
🎯 Driftwood Wine & Cocktails, Brunswick
Call it right and your first drink is just 25¢. Call it wrong… well, at least it’s still Tuesday. Silly, competitive, and weirdly addictive.

New Year Taps & Trivia
🕰️ 7:00 PM
🎯 Broomelli Boys Pizzeria, Brunswick
Trivia night meets fresh taps from Silver Bluff Brewing, with Gary Moore on the mic. Grab your smartest friends and reserve a table early.
Reserve by phone: 912-267-7075

Wednesday, January 14

Elk’s Hoop Shoot
🕰️ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🎯 Ballard Park Gym, Brunswick
A classic youth free-throw competition with serious upside — winners can advance from local rounds all the way to national finals in Chicago.
• Ages 8–11 start at 6:00 PM
• Ages 12–13 start at 7:00 PM
Free event, registration on site.
Rules: https://www.elks.org/hoopshoot/compete/playbook.cfm

Rock n’ Roll Bingo
🕰️ 6:00 PM
🎯 Fish Tales Pub & Grill, Brunswick
Bingo — but louder. Play along to rock classics with “SistaFun,” win prizes, and enjoy a midweek shake-up that’s anything but quiet.

Trivia Night @ Tipsy’s
🕰️ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
🎯 Tipsy McSway’s, Brunswick
General knowledge trivia hosted by Michael & Mallory. Pop culture, history, science, music, prizes for top teams — and legendary chug-off tie-breakers. Free to play.

Thursday, January 15

Coffee & Connect with The Shanty Cafe
🕰️ 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
🎯 The Shanty Cafe, Darien
Start the morning with coffee, conversation, and community networking hosted by the Darien-McIntosh County Chamber of Commerce. A relaxed way to kick off the new year.

Golden Isles MomCo Spring Kickoff
🕰️ 9:45 AM – 11:45 AM
🎯 First Baptist Church of Brunswick – Education Building
Spring semester kickoff featuring the “Own Your Story” lesson, potluck brunch, and childcare for kids 6 months–5 years. First meeting is free and newcomers are welcome.

Author Talk & Book Signing – Sara Kay Rupnik
🕰️ 10:30 AM
🎯 Casino Theater, SSI
Sara Kay Rupnik discusses her debut novel Our Hands Are Pale as Milk, a reimagining of the life of Claire Clairmont — stepsister to Mary Shelley and witness to a literary moment that birthed Frankenstein.
Free for Literary Guild members · $10 non-members
Tickets & registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/literary-guild-of-st-simons-island-9773496906

Sip & Stitch
🕰️ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
🎯 Casino Building, SSI
Bring your embroidery, knitting, crochet, or quilting and enjoy a relaxed hour of stitching with hot tea and good company. Beginners welcome.

Grieving Through Reading – Bearing the Unbearable
🕰️ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
🎯 SSI Public Library
A supportive reading-based discussion group exploring grief, loss, healing, and resilience. January’s selection is Bearing the Unbearable by Joanne Cacciatore. Open to anyone navigating loss or major life change.

Master Your Garden
🕰️ 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
🎯 Glynn County Extension Office, Brunswick
A condensed Master Gardener-style class covering practical skills to prep your spring and summer garden — without the long-term volunteer commitment.
$5 per class
Register: 912-554-7577 or [email protected]

Fly Tying Night
🕰️ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
🎯 On The Fly Outfitters, Brunswick
A hands-on fly-tying session focused on winter patterns. All skill levels welcome — from first-timers to seasoned anglers.

Trivia Night at Side Pockets
🕰️ 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM
🎯 Side Pockets, Brunswick
Fast-paced trivia with winners every five questions. Come early for food and drinks — stay sharp.

Monday, January 12

🎤 Open Mic Night (Anthony Stubelek) @ Palm Coast Coffee, SSI – 8:30 PM
🎸 Joe King @ Wee Pub Beach, Jekyll – 7:00 PM

Tuesday, January 13

🎸 Joey Thigpen @ Tortuga Jack’s, Jekyll – 5:00–8:00 PM
🎸 Austin Lane @ Downtown Cooter Brown’s, Brunswick – 6:00–9:00 PM
🎸 Levi Moore @ Fish Tales Pub & Grill, Brunswick – 6:00–9:00 PM
🎷 Soulful Dave @ Mellow Mushroom, SSI – 6:30–7:30 PM
🎸 Paul Ivey @ Wee Pub Beach, Jekyll – 7:00 PM

Wednesday, January 14

🎸 The Pine Box Dwellers @ Boondox Tavern, Brunswick – 5:00 PM
🎸 Rider Duo @ Tortuga Jack’s, Jekyll – 5:00–8:00 PM
🎸 Levi Moore @ Catch 228, SSI – 6:00–9:00 PM
🎸 Cliff Bragdon @ Hilton Garden Inn / Garden Grill, Brunswick – 6:00–9:00 PM
🎤 Clara Easterlin @ Uptown Tap & Cigar, SSI – 6:00–8:00 PM
🎸 Tony Adams @ Village Inn & Pub, SSI – 6:00–8:00 PM
🎸 Live Music @ Captain Stan’s Smokehouse, Woodbine – 6:30 PM

Thursday, January 15

🎸 Will Gore @ Wee Pub Beach, Jekyll – 5:00 PM
🎸 Rob Willis @ Tortuga Jack’s, Jekyll – 5:00–8:00 PM
🎸 Rider Trio @ The Wharf, Jekyll – 6:00–9:00 PM
🎸 Crawford, Jim & Jayson Unleashed @ Tipsy McSway’s, Brunswick – 6:00–9:00 PM
🎸 Brody Williams @ Strand Bistro / Chophouse, Jesup – 6:30–9:30 PM
🎸 Tony Adams & Tim Akins @ Bennie’s Red Barn / Tree Bar, SSI – 8:00 PM
🎸 Live Music @ Mullet Bay, SSI – 8:00–11:00 PM
🎸 Joey Thigpen & Keith Dean @ Village Inn & Pub, SSI – 8:00 PM
🎶 Hot Banana Coffee @ Reid’s Apothecary / The Study, Brunswick – 9:00 PM

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