Whether you’re chasing down vintage treasures, vibing to island jazz, or catching The Outsiders on the big screen with Ponyboy himself—this weekend’s lineup is stacked with stories, soul, and summer solstice sparkle. From fly-tying nights and pizza-fueled creative meetups to sound baths and antique showcases, the Golden Isles is serving up something for every mood. Let’s dive in.

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🎉 Golden Isles Highlights: June 19 – 22, 2025

🌅 Thursday, June 19

🍕 Creatives Mixer @ Broomelli Boys Pizzeria
🕓 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 760 Scranton Road, Ste. 101, Brunswick, GA
Writers, filmmakers, artists, and idea-slingers—this one's for you. Grab a slice, meet fellow creatives, and swap stories or scripts at this casual hangout hosted by the Golden Isles Film Society.
🎬 $2 suggested donation supports local storytelling and film arts
More info: https://www.goldenislesfilmsociety.org/events

🎣 Fly Tying Night @ On The Fly Outfitters
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 On The Fly Outfitters, 1501 Newcastle Street, Brunswick, GA
Learn the art of tying your own flies while mingling with local anglers and sipping cold drinks. It's part craft night, part fishing club, and totally free to attend. Gear and materials provided, good vibes guaranteed.

🍻 Friday, June 20

📚 St. Simons Library’s Summer Storytime
🕥 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM • 📍 530 Beachview Dr, St. Simons Island
Gather your tiny readers (ages 0–6) for a joyful half-hour of imagination and rainbow-colored carpet time.

📚 Author Talk: Rebecca Brenner Graham – Dear Miss Perkins
🕥 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 St. Simons Casino Building, 550 Beachview Drive, St. Simons Island, GA
Join historian and author Rebecca Brenner Graham for a compelling talk on her new book, Dear Miss Perkins: A Story of Frances Perkins’s Efforts to Aid Refugees from Nazi Germany. This never-before-told true story highlights the courageous efforts of Frances Perkins—the first woman to serve in a U.S. presidential cabinet—as she worked to save Jewish refugees during the Nazi regime.

💰 Free for Literary Guild members • $10 for non-members
More info: https://www.goldenisles.com/event/author-talk-%26%238211%3b-rebecca-brenner-graham/110738/

🎶 Lou’s Summer Solstice Sale @ Lou’s Record Store
🕚 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM • 📍 3365 Cypress Mill Road, Brunswick, GA
Celebrate the longest day of the year with 10% off everything in the shop—from vintage vinyl, CDs, and cassettes to DVDs and used audio gear. Come crate-dig and soak up some analog sunshine! 💿

🧘‍♀️ The Goddess Retreat 2025
🕔 5:00 PM • 📍 Villas by the Sea Resort, Jekyll Island
Belly dance, yoga, seaside bonding, and pure goddess energy. A beachside weekend escape for women ready to unwind and reclaim joy.
More info: https://www.lenamikado.com/service-page/the-goddess-retreat-2025

🍤 Taste of Gullah
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM • 📍 Village Creek Landing, St. Simons Island
Indulge in traditional Gullah flavors, celebrate heritage, and soak up the soulful sounds of this cultural food fest.
More info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taste-of-gullah-tickets-1254526395219

🎷 Jazz Poetry Cafe
🕖 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM • 📍 American Legion Post 166, St. Simons Island
Smooth jazz, live poetry, neo soul, and R&B come together for an unforgettable night of art and ambiance.
More info: https://www.jazzpoetrycafe.com/tickets-brunswick

🎬 C. Thomas Howell with Screening of The Outsiders
🕖 7:00 PM • 📍 The Ritz Theatre, Brunswick
Spend an evening with Ponyboy himself! Film screening, Q&A, and meet & greet with C. Thomas Howell (and surprise guests!).
More info: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/42009068/c-thomas-howell-in-brunswickga-brunswick-historic-ritz-theatre

🎉 Saturday, June 21

🎽 The Heritage Race & Walk
🕗 8:00 AM – 5K chip‑timed race (flat & fast)
🕣 8:15 AM – Guided historic walk through Brunswick’s African‑American corridor
📍 First Bryant Baptist Church (1100 F Street, Brunswick, GA)
💰 $35–40 registration • In‑person sign‑up race day
👟 Awards include free shoes & gait appraisals, age‑group prizes
🏛️ Proceeds support the Brunswick African American Cultural Center
More info: https://www.theheritagerace.com

🖼️ 44th Annual Vintage, Art, and Antique Show (Day 1)
🕘 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM • 📍 530 Beachview Dr, St. Simons Island
Fine art, funky collectibles, and rare finds galore. A must for lovers of the old, odd, and beautiful.

🩺 Community Wellness Fair
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM • 📍 2415 Parkwood Dr, Brunswick
Get your health in check with free screenings, wellness tips, food trucks, and local health heroes.

🚗 8th Annual CAR-B-QUE
🕘 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Traders Hill Recreation & Campground, 1388 Tracy Ferry Rd., Folkston, GA
Fire up your weekend with a car show like no other—featuring classic rides, smoky BBQ, food trucks, and fun for the whole family! $20 entry per car with custom awards for Best of Show, Cook’s Choice, and Kid’s Choice. Plus, trophies for the top 40 cars! All proceeds benefit the youth of Hilliard, FL.
☎️ Info line: 904-860-1202

✂️ Ribbon Cutting @ Flo & Glo Wellness Lounge
🕙 10:00 AM • 📍 1515 Newcastle Street, Brunswick
IV drips, red light therapy, giveaways, and a behind-the-scenes peek at Downtown Brunswick’s newest wellness hub.

🎉 Seldon Park’s 6th Annual Juneteenth Festival
🕙 Noon–4:00 PM • 📍 Selden Park, Brunswick
Family-friendly, food trucks, soulful sounds & community vibes. Free admission!

🎭 Outward Bound @ Brunswick Actors’ Theatre (Day 1)
🕒 3:00 PM & 8:00 PM
📍 1413 Newcastle Street, Brunswick, GA
Step aboard a mysterious ocean liner with nine passengers—and no idea where they’re headed. Outward Bound, a thought-provoking drama by Sutton Vane, explores the afterlife, morality, and redemption.
🎟️ $25 (includes desserts & beverages) • Discounts available for military, students & teachers
More info & tickets: https://www.soglogallery.com

🧘‍♀️ Summer Solstice Sound Bath @ Soul Arborist
🕡 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 300 Reynoso Ave., St. Simons Island, GA
Celebrate the solstice with a deeply restorative sound bath experience led by Soul Arborist. Let go of stress and realign your energy through guided sound therapy designed to ground and renew. Bring a mat, a blanket, and an open heart.
💰 $45
📧 [email protected] • ☎️ (678) 595-7291
More info: https://www.goldenisles.com/event/summer-solstice-sound-bath/110883/

🌇 Sunday, June 22

🖼️ 44th Annual Vintage, Art, and Antique Show (Day 2)
🕘 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM • 📍 530 Beachview Dr, St. Simons Island

🎭 Outward Bound @ Brunswick Actors’ Theatre (Day 2)
🕒 3:00 PM
📍 1413 Newcastle Street, Brunswick, GA
Day two of Outward Bound invites you to set sail on a journey of mystery and self-discovery. Will the passengers find peace—or something more haunting?
🎟️ $25 (includes desserts & beverages) • Doors open 30 minutes before showtime
More info & tickets: https://www.soglogallery.com

🎸 Your Weekend Soundtrack

🎵 Thursday, June 19

🎂 Tony Adams Birthday Bash @ Bennie’s Red Barn / Tree Bar (SSI)
Tim Akins & friends, 7:45–10:30 PM – No cover!

🎹 Jerry Gowen @ Georgia Sea Grill (SSI) – 6:30–9:30 PM

🎤 Rachel Thompson @ The Hangout Bar & Grill (Bwk) – 6–9 PM

🪕 Song Bird Open Mic @ Hootenanny’s BBQ (Bwk)
Family-friendly, originals encouraged – 6–8 PM

🎙 Annie Akins @ Little Zooks (Bwk) – 6–8 PM

🎸 Josh Kirkland Trio @ Mullet Bay (SSI) – 8–11 PM

🎶 Ryan Wilson @ Rafters (SSI) – 8–11 PM

☕️ Hot Banana Coffee @ Reid’s Apothecary/The Study (Bwk – Call 912.289.2679 for password) – 9 PM

🎵 Roy Gentry @ Rooftop at Ocean Lodge (SSI) – 6–9 PM

🪕 Songwriters’ Round @ The Tipsy Zone at Tipsy McSway’s (Bwk)
Crawford Perkins, Uncle Dave Griffin, Terry Wilson & Sean Clark – 7 PM (reservations suggested)

🎶 Rob Willis @ Tortuga Jack’s (JI) – 5–8 PM

🎸 Joey Thigpen & Keith Dean @ Village Inn & Pub (SSI) – 8–11 PM

🌊 Pier Pressure @ Wee Pub Beach (JI) – 7–10 PM

🎤 Rider @ The Wharf (JI) – 6–9 PM

🎵 Friday, June 20

🎷 Hot Banana Coffee Duo @ The Bar at Mallery (SSI) – 8–11 PM

🎉 3 Day Weekend @ Bennie’s Red Barn / Tree Bar (SSI) – 9 PM ($5 cover)

🎸 Rhett Ammons @ Brogen’s South (SSI) – 7–10 PM

🔥 TacOcaT @ Captain Stan’s Smokehouse (Woodbine) – 6:30 PM

🎤 Josh Nunn @ Eighty Ocean Kitchen & Bar (JI) – 6–9 PM

🎸 Willis Gore & Greg Kearney @ Fish Dock Bar & Grill (Townsend) – 7–10 PM

🎶 Bluff 5 Band @ Fish Tales Pub & Grill (Bwk) – 7–10 PM

🎸 Josh Kirkland Duo @ Founder’s Social (JI) – 5–8 PM

🎹 Jerry Gowen @ Georgia Sea Grill (SSI) – 6:30–9:30 PM

🎵 Backbeat Boulevard @ Gnat’s Landing (SSI) – 7–10 PM

🎤 Peyton Chambless @ The Hangout Bar & Grill (Bwk) – 7–10 PM

🎙 Kat Kincaid @ Hootenanny’s BBQ (Bwk) – 12–3 PM

🎸 Tide Kings @ Mullet Bay (SSI) – 8–11 PM

🎶 Blossomin Bone & Rambler Kane @ Murphy’s Tavern (SSI) – 10 PM

🎸 Ryan Wilson, Tim Akins, James Koan III @ Rafters (SSI)
3–6 PM, 7–10 PM, 11 PM–2 AM

🎶 Live Music @ Reid’s Apothecary/The Study (Bwk – password required) – 9 PM

🎤 Annie Akins @ Sago @ Sea Palms Resort (SSI) – 6–9 PM

🎸 South of Athens @ Sanctuary Cove Golf Club (Waverly) – 6–9 PM

🎵 Owen Plant @ Shore @ Residence Inn (JI) – 6–9 PM

🎸 Roy Gentry & Hired Guns @ Strand Bistro (Jesup) – 7:30–10:30 PM

🎶 James Koan III, The Long Stride, Silent & Listen @ The Tipsy Zone (Bwk) – 6–9 PM

🌊 Gravity Bomb @ Tortuga Jack’s (JI) – 6–9 PM

🎤 Levi Moore @ Toucans Ale House (Bwk) – 7–10 PM

🎙 Lanie Mae @ Tribuzio's Grille (JI) – 6–9 PM

🎵 Rob Willis @ V Pizza SSI – 6–9 PM

🎸 Brent Browning @ Village Inn & Pub (SSI) – 8–11 PM

🎶 Thunderbird Blues Band @ The Wharf (JI) – 6–9 PM

🔥 Rastar – Fire Lounge Friday @ Wine Alley @ Wine Body & Soul (SSI) – 7–10 PM

🪕 Woodbine Opry – Acoustic Bluegrass/Gospel Jam
Free admission, music at 7 PM (Dining room opens at 5 PM)

🎵 Saturday, June 21

🎤 Ted Stuckey @ 24 Coastal Grill (JI Holiday Inn) – 5–8 PM

🎶 Live Music @ The Bar at Mallery (SSI) – 8–11 PM

🎉 Live Band @ Bennie’s Red Barn / Tree Bar (SSI) – 9 PM ($5 cover)

🎸 Willis Gore & Greg Kearney @ Boondox Tavern (Bwk) – 6–9 PM

🎤 Live Music @ Brogen’s South (SSI) – 7–10 PM

🔥 Northern Exposure @ Captain Stan’s (Woodbine) – 6:30 PM

🎶 Thunderbird Acoustic Duo @ Catch 228 (SSI) – 6:30–9:30 PM

🎸 Peyton Chambless @ The Firefly (St. Marys) – 5:30–8:30 PM

🎵 Live Music @ Fish Dock Bar (Townsend) – 7–10 PM

☕️ Hot Banana Coffee @ Founder’s Social (JI) – 1–4 PM

🎹 Jerry Gowen @ Georgia Sea Grill (SSI) – 6:30–9:30 PM

🎸 Wasabi Rush @ Gnat’s Landing (SSI) – 7–10 PM

🎤 Annie Akins @ Golden Isles Olive Oil (SSI) – 1–4 PM

🎶 The Pine Box Dwellers @ Hootenanny’s BBQ (Bwk) – 5–8 PM

🎸 Tim Akins @ JI Beach House – 6–9 PM

🎵 Brent Browning @ King City Kitchen (SSI) – 12–4 PM

🎤 Lauren Marie @ Mullet Bay (SSI) – 8–11 PM

🎶 Live Music @ Murphy’s Tavern (SSI) – 10 PM

🎉 Summer Kickoff Buffet Bash @ Rafters (SSI) – 3–7 PM
Trop rock with Leo Dean and Jimmy Buffett party vibes

🎸 Live Music @ Reid’s Apothecary/The Study (Bwk – password required) – 9 PM

🎶 Live Music @ Rooftop at Ocean Lodge (SSI) – 6–9 PM

🎸 South of Athens @ Sanctuary Golf Club (Waverly) – 6–9 PM

🎵 Owen Plant @ Shore @ Residence Inn (JI) – 6–9 PM

🎶 Live Music @ Strand Bistro (Jesup) – 8–11 PM

🎤 The Johns Twins @ Tipsy Zone @ Tipsy McSway’s (Bwk) – 6–9 PM

🎶 Squirt Gun @ Tortuga Jack’s (JI) – 6–9 PM

🎸 3 Day Weekend @ Toucans Ale House (Bwk) – 7–10 PM

🎙 Live Music @ Tribuzio’s Grille (JI) – 6–9 PM

🎸 Braedon Harris @ V Pizza SSI – 6–9 PM

🎤 Brent Browning @ Village Inn & Pub (SSI) – 8–11 PM

🎶 Backbeat Boulevard @ The Wharf (JI) – 6–9 PM

🔥 Soul-full Saturday with Rastar @ Wine Alley (SSI) – 7–10 PM

🪕 Woodbine Opry – Electric Dance Band
Free show, 7 PM (Dining room opens at 5 PM)

🎵 Sunday, June 22

🚢 Sunset Reggae Cruise with Rastar
🕡 6:45 PM • 📍 Departs Gascoigne Dock, SSI – BYOB!
Book here: https://anchor-excursions.com

🎸 The Pine Box Dwellers @ Bar at Mallery Street (SSI) – 7–10 PM

🎶 Live Music @ Barrier Island Brewing (SSI) – 12–3 PM

🎤 Rob Willis @ Beachcomber BBQ (SSI) – 5–8 PM
🎤 Also @ Bubba Garcia’s (SSI) – 12–3 PM

🎶 Live Music @ Brogen’s North (SSI) – 5–8 PM

🎸 Josh Nunn @ Bubba’s at Mary Ross Park (Bwk) – 12–3 PM
🎸 Also @ The Wharf (JI) – 12–3 PM

🎶 Uncle Dave Griffin @ Captain Stan’s (Woodbine) – 3 PM

🎤 Peyton Chambless @ Emerald Princess II Casino (Bwk) – 1–6 PM

🎶 CJ (Chuck & Jennie) @ Fish Tales Pub (Bwk) – 4–7 PM

🎸 Hot Banana Coffee @ Gnat’s Landing (SSI) – 6–9 PM

🎶 Live Music @ Hootenanny’s BBQ (Bwk) – 12 PM

🌴 Coastal State of Mind @ JI Beach House – 6–9 PM

🎹 Roy Gentry @ Marshside Grill (Bwk) – 11:30 AM–2:30 PM

🎷 Soulful Dave @ Rooftop at Ocean Lodge (SSI) – 11 AM–2 PM

🌅 Little Light Music: Squirt Gun (’80s Show)
🕖 7–9 PM • 📍 St. Simons Lighthouse Lawn
Tickets: $20 adults, kids 12 & under free – bring chairs & picnic!
More info: https://www.coastalgeorgiahistory.org/events/little-light-music/

🎤 Bo Fox @ Village Inn & Pub (SSI) – 7–10 PM

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