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🌵 Salsa, Slams & Stand-Up: A Spicy Week Ahead
Your Guide to the Golden Isles for October 6-9
Ready for a week that brings the heat? Whether you're craving spicy tacos, spicy takes on motherhood, or spicy little dudes flying off the top rope, we got your back. This week is stacked with flavor—from a bold new Mexican restaurant in downtown Brunswick to midget wrestling mayhem, live symphony, paint-and-pints, and a comedy show that’s anything but PG. Scroll on for all the music, events, and monkey-powered fair news your fall calendar can handle. 🌮🎭🤼
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Hometown Headlines 🏝️
🌵 New Mexican Restaurant Brings Bold Flavors to Downtown Brunswick
There’s a new spot to spice up your lunch break or dinner plans—Cactus Mexican Restaurant is officially open at 1305 Gloucester Street in the old ShroGlo space downtown! 🌮✨
With a massive menu featuring tacos, burritos, seafood, fajitas, tortas, and specialty dishes like Molcajete and Arroz Cactus Texano, this is not your average taco joint. Whether you're craving classic carne asada or want to explore flavors like cochinita pibil, lengua, or shrimp ceviche served in a lava rock, they’ve got you covered.
Kids plates, flan, churros, aguas frescas, and a long list of sides round things out—plus, everything is made fresh and full of flavor.
📍 Stop by and give them a warm SoGlo welcome!
📞 (912) 574-5700
🕰️ Open now!
🎡 Monkeys on Dogs, French Thrills & Funnel Cakes: The Brunswick Fair Returns Oct. 28–Nov. 1!
The 74th Annual Brunswick Exchange Club Fair is back—and it's bigger, wilder, and more banana-fueled than ever! 🍌🐶🎠
Running October 28 through November 1 at 101 Emory Dawson Parkway, this year’s fair features two brand-new rides from France—Top Gun and Scrambler—alongside 33 returning favorites like Pharaoh’s Fury, the Ferris wheel, Spaceship 3000, and the ever-popular swings.
But the real buzz? The Banana Derby—yes, monkeys riding dogs like tiny, chaotic jockeys. “That’s worth the price of admission just to see that,” says Exchange Club president Steven Floyd. 🐒🐕🏇
✨ New This Year:
The Banana Derby
Top Gun & Scrambler rides (fresh from France)
A strolling magician performing up-close illusions
A new high-dive act from Rock N’ Circus
All your fair favorites: rides, demolition derby, petting zoo, food, and more!
🗓️ Fair Schedule:
Oct. 28–31: Gates open at 5 PM
Nov. 1 (Saturday): Gates open at 1 PM, with the Demolition Derby at 2 PM
🎟️ Get Your Mega-Pass Early!
Buy in advance for just $20 (through Oct. 26):
👉 https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2025-brunswick-fair
Or in person at United Community Bank, Ameris Bank, Parker’s stores, Floyd Motor Co., or from Exchange Club members at Brunswick and Kingsland Walmarts (Oct. 24–26).
After Oct. 26, tickets are full price and only available online or at the gate. For those just wanting to stroll the midway on Nov. 1, $10 walk-around tickets are available until 5 PM.
🎉 Bonus: Next year is the 75th Fair AND the Exchange Club’s 80th Anniversary—so expect even more excitement on the horizon.
Let the countdown begin!
What’s Happening This Week
🗓️ Monday, October 6
🎨 Open Studio Night @ Makers BWK (Brunswick)
🕰️ 6 PM – 8 PM
🎯 1214 Newcastle Street, Brunswick
Makers opens its doors for a night of creativity and community. Bring your project—be it crochet, painting, poetry, or pottery—and work alongside other local makers in a shared, welcoming space. It’s free and full of creative vibes.
🏃 Monday Night Runs @ Game Changers (SSI)
🕰️ 6 PM – 7 PM
🎯 262 Redfern Village, SSI
All paces, all faces—walkers, runners, and run/walkers unite for this weekly social jog. A low-pressure way to start your week with movement and community.
🎭 Socrates Café with the Soul Arborist (Brunswick)
🕰️ 7 PM – 8:15 PM
🎯 Spiral Wanderers Coffee Bar & Book Shop, 1426 Grant St, Brunswick
What is truth? Why are we here? What’s the best pizza topping? Bring your big questions and open mind for a thoughtful evening of respectful discussion.
🎵 Expressions Concert @ Brunswick High
🕰️ 7:30 PM
🎯 Brunswick High School Auditorium
Opening night of Coastal Symphony’s season! Expect soul-stirring performances from Elgar, Coleridge-Taylor, and Grieg.
Tickets: https://www.coastalsymphonyofgeorgia.org/buy-ticket.php
🗓️ Tuesday, October 7
🎶 Music Bingo @ Silver Bluff Brewing
🕰️ 6 PM – 9 PM
🎯 Silver Bluff Brewing Company, Brunswick
Grab a brew and get your bingo on! Music kicks off at 6, bingo starts at 6:30. Expect good tunes, prizes, and cold pints.
🎤 Moms Unhinged @ The Ritz Theatre (Brunswick)
🕰️ 7 PM (Doors 6 PM)
🎯 1530 Newcastle St, Brunswick
A comedy show for moms, women, and anyone who’s ever been driven a little unhinged. Amy Brown headlines this hit national show alongside Emily Holden and Andrea Marie.
Tickets: https://momsunhinged.com/comedy-show/brunswick-ga-10725
🗓️ Wednesday, October 8
💼 Hiring Event @ Vitality Living Frederica (SSI)
🕰️ 12 PM – 4 PM
🎯 3615 Frederica Rd, SSI
Vitality is hiring across roles (cook, housekeeping, CNA, med tech, etc). Bring your resume and explore career opportunities in senior living.
🧘 Free Yoga @ SSI Library
🕰️ 3 PM – 4 PM
🎯 530 Beachview Dr, SSI
Weekly gentle yoga, free and open to all skill levels. Bring your mat or borrow one there!
Info: https://moglibraries.org/index.php
🎨 Paints & Pints @ Silver Bluff Brewing
🕰️ 6 PM – 8 PM
🎯 1325 Newcastle St, Brunswick
This month’s theme? Paint-your-own-pumpkin-patch! Hosted by The Tinted Tide with food trucks on site and one drink included in your $52 ticket.
Tickets: https://www.firedflow.com/event-details/paint-your-own-pottery-at-silver-bluff-brewing-2025-10-08-18-00
📡 Space Trivia @ Tipsy McSway’s (Brunswick)
🕰️ 7 PM
🎯 1414 Newcastle St, Brunswick
Blast off into orbit with trivia night that’s out of this world. Call 912-267-9991 to reserve your table.
🐦 Field Trip: Swift Night Out (Brunswick)
🕰️ 7 PM – 8 PM
🎯 805 Gloucester St, Brunswick
Bird nerds unite! Join the Audubon Group to watch chimney swifts swirl and settle into their evening roost downtown.
🗓️ Thursday, October 9
☕ Coffee & Connections (Brunswick)
🕰️ 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
🎯 1505 Richmond St, Brunswick
Chamber of Commerce networking with a side of caffeine. Hosted by PruittHealth. Bring your business cards and conversation game.
📚 Author Talk: R. William Johnstone & Wyche Fowler (SSI)
🕰️ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
🎯 St. Simons Casino Theater
Bookworms, don't miss this political memoir moment. Johnstone chats about his new book with Senator Fowler himself. Free for members, $10 for non-members.
📖 Grieving Through Reading @ SSI Library
🕰️ 1 PM – 2 PM
🎯 530 Beachview Dr, SSI
Discuss “The Collected Regrets of Clover” with fellow readers navigating loss and healing. A meaningful way to process big life changes together.
🎬 Cinema Gourmet: The Silence of the Lambs (Brunswick)
🕰️ 6:30 PM
🎯 Ritz Theatre, Brunswick
Fancy dinner with a side of fava beans and a nice chianti? 🍷 Join Golden Isles Arts & Humanities for Cinema Gourmet—a delicious blend of food, film, and fascinating discussion. This month’s feature is the chilling Oscar-winning thriller The Silence of the Lambs. $20 includes dinner, talk, and screening.
🕰️ Food: 6:30 PM | Talk: 6:50 PM | Film: 7:30 PM
📞 Call 912-262-6934 to check availability.
🌿 Naturalist 101 Lecture: Salt Marsh Discoveries (Brunswick)
🕰️ 7 PM
🎯 7 Glynn Ave, Brunswick
Join Dr. Christopher Hintz for a fascinating deep dive into Georgia’s marsh ecosystems and climate impacts. Free event, RSVP encouraged.
Tickets: https://donate.onehundredmiles.org/event/naturalist-101-lecture-discoveries-from-the-salt-marsh/e720557
🤼 Midget Wrestling Mayhem @ Moonshiners (Brunswick)
🕰️ 8 PM – 10 PM
🎯 Moonshiners, Brunswick
Brace yourself for flying fists and pint-sized powerhouses! America’s #1 mini-wrestling event brings a no-holds-barred night of slam-packed action to Brunswick. This 18+ show stars professional midget and dwarf wrestlers in an unforgettable brawling spectacle. VIP tickets include ringside seats and photo ops with the wrestlers.
🎵 Monday, October 6
🎹 Tim Akins @ Georgia Sea Grill (SSI) – 6–9 PM
🎸 Andy Johnson @ Wee Pub Beach (JI) – 7 PM
🎸 Ashton Rowland @ Mullet Bay (SSI) – 7–10 PM
🎵 Coastal Symphony of Georgia “Expressions” Concert @ Brunswick High Auditorium – 7:30–9:30 PM
🎤 Open Mic Night w/ Anthony Stubelek @ Palm Coast Coffee (SSI) – Signup 8 PM / Music 8:30 PM
🎵 Tuesday, October 7
🎸 Joey Thigpen @ Tortuga Jack’s (JI) – 5–8 PM
🎸 Braedon Harris @ Downtown Cooter Brown’s (Bwk) – 6–9 PM
🎹 Michaele Hannemann @ Georgia Sea Grill (SSI) – 7–9 PM
🎸 Tim Akins @ Mullet Bay (SSI) – 7–10 PM
🎸 Eddie Pickett @ Wee Pub Beach (JI) – 7 PM
🎵 Wednesday, October 8
🎸 Eddie Pickett @ 24 Coastal Grill (JI Holiday Inn) – 5–8 PM
🎸 Live Music @ Tortuga Jack’s (JI) – 5–8 PM
🎸 The Pine Box Dwellers @ Boondox Tavern (Bwk) – 5–9 PM
🎸 Levi Moore @ Catch 228 (SSI) – 6–9 PM
🎹 Tim Akins @ Georgia Sea Grill (SSI) – 6–9 PM
🎸 Live Music @ Hilton Garden Grill (Bwk) – 6–9 PM
🎸 John Belt @ Uptown Tap & Cigar (SSI) – 6–7:30 PM
🎸 Tony Adams @ Village Inn & Pub (SSI) – 6–8 PM
🎸 Paul Ivey @ Captain Stan’s (Woodbine) – 6:30 PM
🎸 Roy Gentry @ Mack's Bar-B-Que (Bwk) – 6–9 PM
🎤 Open Mic Jam w/ Red Shed Band @ The Jerk Shack (Bwk) – Starts at 7 PM
🎸 Joey Thigpen @ Mullet Bay (SSI) – 7–10 PM
🎤 Open Mic Night @ Wine Alley (Wine, Body & Soul, SSI) – Signup 6 PM / Music 7–10 PM
🎵 Thursday, October 9
🎨 Dexter Jones @ The Inn by Sea Island (Art at The Inn Reception, SSI) – 4–7 PM
🎸 Rob Willis @ Tortuga Jack’s (JI) – 5–8 PM
🎸 Levi Moore @ The Hangout Bar & Grill (Bwk) – 6–9 PM
🎤 Song Bird Open Mic @ Hootenanny's BBQ (Bwk) – 6–8 PM
🎹 Jerry Gowen @ Georgia Sea Grill (SSI) – 6:30–9:30 PM
🎸 Dexter Jones @ Rooftop at Ocean Lodge (SSI) – 6–9 PM
🎸 Crawford & Jim @ Tipsy McSway’s – 6–9 PM
🎸 Rider @ The Wharf (JI) – 6–9 PM
🎸 Pier Pressure @ Wee Pub Beach (JI) – 7–10 PM
🎸 Last Call @ Mullet Bay (SSI) – 8–11 PM
🎸 Live Music @ Rafters (SSI) – 8–11 PM
🎸 Live Music @ Village Inn & Pub (SSI) – 8–11 PM
🎸 Live Music @ Reid’s Apothecary / The Study (Bwk – Password required) – 9 PM
Did we miss something? Have an event to share? Drop us a line at [email protected]!