🕺Events to Stir the Soul & Shake Your Groove Thing

Whether you’re ready to belt out ballads at open mic night, wander through downtown galleries, or get philosophical over coffee, the Golden Isles are buzzing this week. From soulful gatherings and creative jams to golf scrambles and disco throwbacks, there’s no shortage of ways to stir your spirit and shake off the ordinary. Let’s dive into everything happening across Brunswick, St. Simons, and Jekyll through Thursday! 🎤

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What’s Happening This Week

🌞 Monday, August 4

📚 Coastal Cookbook Club
🕰️ 6:00 PM
🎯 Golden Isles Olive Oil Culinary Center, Brunswick, GA
Bring a recipe from the same cookbook for a potluck-style dinner party with fellow foodies!

🎨 Open Studio Night
🕰️ 6:00–8:00 PM
🎯 Makers BWK, 1214 Newcastle Street, Brunswick, GA
A chill and creative space where everyone’s working on their own thing—painting, crocheting, writing, drawing, or whatever inspires you. Free, casual, and full of surprises.

🗣️ Socrates Café
🕰️ 7:00–8:15 PM
🎯 Spiral Wanderers, Brunswick, GA
Dive deep into respectful philosophical discussions—friendly, thoughtful, and always enlightening.

🍸 Tuesday, August 5

🧼 Hospitality Night: 10% Off for All Industry Pros!
🕰️ 4:00–11:45 PM
🎯 Driftwood Wine & Cocktails, Brunswick, GA
Show your badge or biz card for 10% off your tab. A relaxing industry night for the hardworking crew!

🖼️ First Tuesday Gallery Showcase in Downtown Brunswick
🕰️ 5:00–7:00 PM
🎯 Historic Ritz Theatre, Brunswick, GA
A partnership between SoGlo Gallery, Wilcox Gallery, and Marshes of Glynn/Brunswick Library Gallery.

🥂 SSI Rotary Happy Hour Tuesday
🕰️ 4:30–6:30 PM
🎯 Marsh’s Edge, St. Simons Island, GA
Learn more about Rotary and meet awesome locals in a casual, social setting.

✂️ Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony – The Polished Providers
🕰️ 7:30 PM
🎯 2485 Demere Road, Suite 102A, St. Simons Island, GA
Celebrate one year of wellness with studio tours, refreshments, and giveaways!

🚀 Wednesday, August 6

☕ Lucas Forum – Entrepreneurship & Coffee (Monthly)
🕰️ 9:00–10:00 AM
🎯 209 Gloucester St, Brunswick, GA
A morning meet-up for entrepreneurs to share stories and ideas in a laid-back format.

🌸 Community Breast Ultrasound Screening
🕰️ 9:30 AM – 4:10 PM
🎯 Wellman Family Healthcare, Brunswick, GA
Affordable breast ultrasound screening with no prescription required.
More info: https://www.herscan.com

🩺 Service & Spirits Day at Driftwood
🕰️ 11:00–11:45 PM
🎯 Driftwood Wine & Cocktails, Brunswick, GA
Healthcare workers and first responders enjoy 10% off—bring a badge and let them serve you for a change.

💃 Line Dancing at Ziggy’s
🕰️ 6:30–7:30 PM
🎯 206 Retreat Village, St. Simons Island, GA
Free weekly line dancing class—great for beginners and pros alike!

🎬 Film: White Bird
🕰️ 7:00 PM
🎯 Casino Theater, St. Simons Island, GA
An inspiring PG-13 film about kindness and survival during WWII. Suggested donation: $3.

🏌️‍♂️ Thursday, August 7

🏌️ KGIB Clean & Green Golf Tournament
🕰️ 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🎯 Brunswick Country Club
A 4-player scramble to support Keep Golden Isles Beautiful—breakfast, games, and a great cause!
More info: https://givebutter.com/KGIBgolf25

☕ Coffee & Connections: Marshland Credit Union
🕰️ 8:30–9:30 AM
🎯 3650 Community Road, Brunswick, GA
Business mingling, quick intros, and community networking hosted by the Chamber.

🪩 34th Annual GISC Sand Gnat Shag-A-Ganza (Opening Day)
🕰️ 4:00 PM
🎯 Villas by the Sea, Jekyll Island, GA
A 3-day celebration of music, dance, and fellowship. Line dancing, workshops & world-famous pool party!

🎶 Throwback Thursday – 70s Music
🕰️ 4:00 PM
🎯 Driftwood Wine & Cocktails, Brunswick, GA
A full blast of disco, rock & funk—throw on the bell bottoms and dance the night away!

🎵 Monday, August 4

🎷 Tim Akins @ Georgia Sea Grill (SSI) – 6–9 PM
🎙️ Open Mic Night w/ Anthony Stubelek @ Palm Coast Coffee (SSI) – Sign-up 8 PM / Music 8:30 PM ($5 non-performers)
🎸 Ted Stuckey @ Wee Pub Beach (JI) – 7 PM

🎵 Tuesday, August 5

🎸 Jacob Sands @ Downtown Cooter Brown’s (Bwk) – 6–9 PM
🎹 Michaele Hannemann @ Georgia Sea Grill (SSI) – 7–9 PM
🎶 Joey Thigpen @ Tortuga Jack’s (JI) – 5–8 PM
🎤 Eddie Pickett @ Wee Pub Beach (JI) – 7 PM

🎵 Wednesday, August 6

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

🎵 Thursday, August 7

🎹 Jerry Gowen @ Georgia Sea Grill (SSI) – 6:30–9:30 PM
🎤 Lanie Mae @ The Hangout Bar & Grill (Bwk) – 6–9 PM
🎤 Song Bird Open Mic @ Hootenanny's BBQ (Bwk) – 6–8 PM (family-friendly, originals encouraged)
🎸 Grumpy Monkey @ Mullet Bay (SSI) – 8–11 PM
🎶 Rider Trio @ Rafters (SSI) – 8–11 PM
🎷 Hot Banana Coffee @ Reid’s Apothecary / The Study (Bwk) – 9 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) – 5–8 PM
🎷 Phil King @ Village Inn & Pub (SSI) – 8–11 PM
🎤 WharfRatz @ Wee Pub Beach (JI) – 7–10 PM
🎸 Rider @ The Wharf (JI) – 6–9 PM

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