🎭 Pop Culture, Piña Coladas & Pageant Crowns

From tropical runs and trivia chug-offs to storybook yoga and paint-and-sip royalty, this week’s lineup in the Golden Isles is serving summer flavor with a side of flair. Whether you're diving into Shrek with the kids, grabbing a piña colada at a boutique grand opening, or belting karaoke to help the pups, the Isles are buzzing with pop culture and heart. 👑🍍🎤 Let’s make the most of this warm-weather stretch—one pancake, pageant crown, and punchline at a time.

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🥞 Metro Diner Is Coming to Brunswick!

Big breakfast news, y’all—Metro Diner is officially headed to Brunswick, and construction is about to begin! This Florida-based chain is known far and wide for doing classic diner food right—think hearty chicken & waffles, giant cinnamon rolls, shrimp & grits, and meatloaf like your Mom used to make.

While the Golden Isles has plenty of seafood and upscale brunch spots, a true from-scratch diner has long been missing from the menu. Metro Diner fills that gap—with cozy booths, big portions, and a comfort-food-first approach that locals are going to love.

The brand has built a cult following across the Southeast, even landing a feature on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Expect a casual, retro feel with food that’ll make you say, “just like grandma’s—but with hot sauce on the side.”

📍 No opening date yet, but we’ll keep you posted as walls go up and bacon starts sizzling.
More info: https://metrodiner.com

What’s Happening This Week

🌴 Monday, June 23

🏃‍♂️ Lilo & Stitch Themed Monday Night Run
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Game Changers Running Co., 262 Redfern Village, St. Simons Island, GA
Tropical vibes, pineapple slices, piña colada mocktails, Elvis tunes, and leis for everyone! Celebrate summer—and the store manager’s birthday—ohana-style.

💻 Tuesday, June 24

📽️ Shrek Summer Kid Show (Day 1)
🕤 Doors at 9:15 AM, movie at 10:00 AM
📍 GTC Glynn Place Cinemas, 400 Mall Blvd, Brunswick, GA
Week 4 of the summer kid series continues with Shrek! $2 admission, starts at 10 AM.
More info: https://www.gtcmovies.com/glynnplace/movie/shrek

💻 Intro to Computers for Seniors – Part 1
🕤 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 1505 Richmond Street, 2nd Floor, Brunswick, GA
Hands-on help for beginners! Friendly instructors guide you through email, internet basics, and more. RSVP at 912-265-0620.

📖 Author Talk: Kaira Rouda – Jill is Not Happy
🕥 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 St. Simons Casino Building, 550 Beachview Drive, St. Simons Island, GA
Thriller fans, rejoice! Bestselling author Kaira Rouda discusses her latest novel full of secrets and suspense.
🎟️ $10 for non-members (free for members)

🧘‍♀️ Color Your World Yoga for Kids
🕚 11:00 AM
📍 Brunswick Library, 208 Gloucester Street, Brunswick, GA
A colorful yoga session with Ms. Bitsy for ages 4–12. Bring a mat or towel and get ready to stretch!

🎮 Teen Nintendo Club
🕑 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Brunswick Library, 208 Gloucester Street, Brunswick, GA
Rising 6th–12th graders compete in Nintendo Switch games. BYO controller if you like!

🎀 Kollier & Co Boutique Grand Opening
🕓 4:30 PM
📍 3600 Frederica Rd Unit 3, St. Simons Island, GA
Ribbon cutting fun with refreshments, exclusive deals, giveaways, and local flair.

🧠 Trivia Tuesday at Mack’s Bar-Be-Que (with Scott Ryfun)
🕖 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 6900 New Jesup Hwy, Brunswick, GA

Looking for a smart way to spend your Tuesday night? Head to Mack’s for barbecue, cold drinks, and a few rounds of trivia hosted by local radio personality Scott Ryfun. Whether you're a regular or just in it for the brisket, expect a fun, low-key evening of questions, conversation, and plenty of friendly competition.

📚 Wednesday, June 25

📚 Brunswick Library’s Summer Storytime
🕥 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Brunswick Library, 208 Gloucester Street, Brunswick, GA
Storytime for littles (ages 0–6) as part of the summer reading series.

🎬 Summer Movie Series: Moana 2
🕚 Showings at 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, & 3:00 PM
📍 The Casino Theatre, 550 Beachview Drive, St. Simons Island, GA
Just $2 per person (cash only). Concessions available!

🍷 Chef’s Tasting Menu at Jekyll Island Club Resort
🕔 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 371 Riverview Drive, Jekyll Island, GA
💵 $125++ per person

An intimate five-course tasting with wine pairings, served in the elegant Grand Dining Room. This week’s menu features seasonal highlights like spring morel risotto, petite filet with cabernet demi-glace, and a decadent chocolate buttermilk sponge cake—each paired with a thoughtfully selected wine.

Sophisticated, seasonal, and best enjoyed at a candlelit table. Reservations encouraged.

🎤 Karaoke Fundraiser for Humane Society
🕕 6:00 PM (singing starts 6:45 PM)
📍 Hilton Garden Inn, 475 Millennium Blvd, Brunswick, GA
Vote for your favorite singer and raise funds for our furry friends! Pet supply donations encouraged.

🧩 Trivia Night at Tipsy McSway’s
🕖 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 1414 Newcastle Street, Brunswick, GA
Pop culture, history, chug-offs, and cold drinks. Hosted by Michael & Mallory.

🌿 Thursday, June 26

📽️ Shrek Summer Kid Show (Day 2)
🕤 Doors at 9:15 AM, movie at 10:00 AM
📍 GTC Glynn Place Cinemas, 400 Mall Blvd, Brunswick, GA
More Shrek fun if you missed Tuesday’s showing!
More info: https://www.gtcmovies.com/glynnplace/movie/shrek

🧢 Hofwyl Junior Ranger Camp
🕘 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation Historic Site, 5556 U.S. Highway 17 N, Brunswick, GA
Outdoor fun for ages 6–12! Learn park ranger skills and earn a badge. $10.50 includes full site admission.
More info: https://forms.gle/HL2nXs7jQYC6TXg17

🥩 Prime at the Grand Dining Room
🕠 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Jekyll Island Club Resort, 371 Riverview Drive, Jekyll Island, GA
Premium cuts, classic sides, and steakhouse ambiance. Adults: $75++

🎨 Canvas, Cocktails & Crowns
🕡 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Richland Rum, 1406 Newcastle Street, Brunswick, GA
Paint & sip fundraiser supporting Young Miss Georgia. $65 includes cocktails, snacks, raffles & canvas.
More info: https://canvascocktailsandcrowns.rsvpify.com

🎹 Monday, June 23

🎹 Tim Akins on piano
🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM • 📍 Georgia Sea Grill (St. Simons Island)

🎤 Open Mic Night hosted by Anthony Stubelek
🕣 8:30 PM • 📍 Palm Coast Coffee (St. Simons Island)
🎟️ $5 for non-performers • All ages welcome • Sign-up opens at 8 PM

🎸 Ted Stuckey
🕖 7:00 PM • 📍 Wee Pub Beach (Jekyll Island)

🎻 Satilla Blue
🕖 7:00 PM • 📍 Woodbine Opry
🎟️ Free admission • Dining Room opens at 5 PM

🎤 Tuesday, June 24

🎸 Live Music
🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM • 📍 Fish Tales Pub & Grill (Brunswick)

🎹 Michaele Hannemann on piano
🕖 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM • 📍 Georgia Sea Grill (St. Simons Island)

🎶 Joey Thigpen
🕔 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM • 📍 Tortuga Jack’s (Jekyll Island)

🎸 Eddie Pickett
🕖 7:00 PM • 📍 Wee Pub Beach (Jekyll Island)

🎸 Wednesday, June 25

🎸 Eddie Pickett
🕔 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM • 📍 24 Coastal Grill, Holiday Inn (Jekyll Island)

🎸 The Pine Box Dwellers
🕔 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM • 📍 Boondox Tavern (Brunswick)

🎸 Nate Johnson
🕡 6:30 PM • 📍 Captain Stan’s Smokehouse (Woodbine)

🎶 Levi Moore
🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM • 📍 Catch 228 (St. Simons Island)

🎹 Tim Akins on piano
🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM • 📍 Georgia Sea Grill (St. Simons Island)

🎧 Live Music
🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM • 📍 Rooftop at Ocean Lodge (St. Simons Island)

🎶 Rider Duo
🕔 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM • 📍 Tortuga Jack’s (Jekyll Island)

🎤 Tony Adams
🕖 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM • 📍 Village Inn & Pub (St. Simons Island)

🎙️ Open Mic Night in the Alley
🕖 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM • 📍 Wine Alley / Wine, Body & Soul (St. Simons Island)
🎸 Sign-up begins at 6:00 PM

🎵 Thursday, June 26

🎸 Cody Marlowe
🕕 6:00 PM • 📍 Fish Tales Pub & Grill (Brunswick)

🎹 Jerry Gowen on piano
🕡 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM • 📍 Georgia Sea Grill (St. Simons Island)

🎸 Rob Willis
🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM • 📍 The Hangout Bar & Grill (Brunswick)

🎤 Song Bird Open Mic (Family-Friendly)
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM • 📍 Hootenanny’s BBQ (Brunswick)
🎶 Originals encouraged!

🎸 Tide Kings
🕗 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM • 📍 Mullet Bay (St. Simons Island)

🎶 Live Music
🕘 9:00 PM • 📍 The Study @ Reid’s Apothecary (Brunswick)
📞 Call 912-289-2679 for password

🎸 Roy Gentry
🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM • 📍 Rooftop at Ocean Lodge (St. Simons Island)

🎸 Crawford & Jim
🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM • 📍 The Tipsy Zone @ Tipsy McSway’s (Brunswick)

🎤 Joey Thigpen & Keith Dean
🕗 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM • 📍 Village Inn & Pub (St. Simons Island)

🎸 WharfRatz
🕖 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM • 📍 Wee Pub Beach (Jekyll Island)

🎶 Rider
🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM • 📍 The Wharf (Jekyll Island)

🎶 Live Music
🕖 7:45 PM – 10:30 PM • 📍 Tree Bar @ Bennie’s Red Barn (St. Simons Island)

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