Downtown Brunswick is apparently entering its “Taco Tuesday Era,” and honestly…we’re not mad about it. Between new taco specials, trivia battles, open mic nights, beach bars, piano sets, and live music spilling out across SSI, Jekyll, Brunswick, and beyond, this week’s lineup feels like summer trying to sneak in early. Grab some friends, order something spicy, and go wander into one of those random weeknights that somehow ends up becoming a core memory.

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🌮 Taco Tuesday at Downtown Cooter Browns
🕰️ 6PM–9PM
🎯 Downtown Cooter Browns, Brunswick

Tacos, margaritas, and live music? That’s basically a Brunswick love language at this point. Crawford Perkins & Jayson Lee Sabo will be bringing the tunes while downtown fills up with tacos, cold drinks, and midweek good vibes.

🏘️ Urbana Perry Park Neighborhood Planning Assembly
🕰️ 6PM
🎯 100 Miles Conference Room, Brunswick

Residents and business owners in the Urbana Perry Park neighborhood are invited to help shape the future of the area during this community planning meeting. If you care about what happens in one of Brunswick’s historic neighborhoods, this is a good chance to show up and be heard.

Location: 7 Glynn Avenue (enter from Macon Avenue)
More info: [email protected]

🧠 Night Trivia at Ziggy’s
🕰️ 7PM–9PM
🎯 Ziggy Mahoney’s, Brunswick

Trivia night returns to Ziggy’s with prizes for top teams, best team names, and probably at least one answer everyone argues about for ten minutes straight. Grab your smartest friends — or the ones most confident even when wrong.

🎱 Bingo Night at Village Inn and Pub
🕰️ 7PM
🎯 Village Inn & Pub, SSI

Music bingo, prizes, drinks, and the kind of chaotic competitive energy only bingo can create. Don’t underestimate the seriousness of people trying to win free stuff on a Tuesday night.

🧠 Trivia Tuesdays at Mack’s Bar-Be-Que
🕰️ 7PM–9PM
🎯 Mack’s Bar-Be-Que, Brunswick

Put those random facts rattling around in your brain to good use. Local radio personality Scott Ryfun hosts this weekly trivia night with prizes, laughs, and enough barbecue to fuel even the most competitive team member. Great excuse to finally prove you were right about that obscure movie quote from 1997.

🎱 Bingo with Big C!
🕰️ 7PM
🎯 The Hangout Bar & Grill, Brunswick

Big C and the crew are bringing the bingo chaos to Canal Road tonight. Family-friendly fun, prizes on the line, and plenty of local characters filling up the room. Cards are $20 to play, so come ready to yell “BINGO!” louder than everyone else.

🧘 Oceanfront Yoga at Holiday Inn Resort Jekyll Island
🕰️ 8AM–8:45AM
🎯 Holiday Inn Resort Jekyll, Jekyll

Start your morning with ocean air, stretching, and a little peace before the chaos of the day kicks in. This free outdoor yoga session happens on the Live Oak Lawn and includes mats while supplies last. Afterwards, participants can grab breakfast next door at 24 Coastal Grill.

Questions? Contact Salt Aer Studios at [email protected] or (912) 275-7702.

💦 Water Aerobics at Courtyard Jekyll Island
🕰️ 9AM–10AM
🎯 Courtyard by Marriott Jekyll Island, Jekyll

Low-impact doesn’t mean low-energy. This pool workout is a fun way to stay active while pretending you’re just casually hanging out in the water. Great for visitors and locals alike looking to squeeze in a little midweek movement.

🧠 Trivia Night at Davis Love Grill
🕰️ 6PM–7:30PM
🎯 Davis Love Grill, SSI

Trivia host Sydney Lack is serving up clever questions, prizes, and a lively weekly showdown at Davis Love Grill. Expect classic bar food, spirited competition, and at least one team that takes trivia extremely seriously. Open to the public.

Contact: [email protected] | (912) 634-4448

🃏 Cards, Cocktails & Competition
🕰️ 6:30PM–8PM
🎯 Driftwood Wine & Cocktails, Brunswick

A brand-new weekly card night is hitting Driftwood with rotating games including Spades, Hearts, Gin Rummy, and more. Honestly, cocktails and card games might be one of the most underrated downtown combinations around right now. Come sip, shuffle, and see who gets crowned local card shark.

🎬 Film Screening: Hamnet
🕰️ 7PM–9:05PM
🎯 St. Simons Casino Theater, SSI

The St. Simons film series continues with Hamnet, based on Maggie O’Farrell’s bestselling novel imagining the family tragedy that inspired Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Expect a beautifully shot historical drama starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, plus plenty of post-film discussion material for your ride home.

$5 at the door. Closed captioning enabled.

🎱 Pool Tournament at Ziggy’s
🕰️ Signups at 7PM • Tournament starts at 8PM
🎯 Ziggy Mahoney’s, Brunswick

Rack ’em up. Weekly pool tournaments at Ziggy’s bring out everyone from casual shooters to folks who absolutely own custom cue sticks. $10 entry.

🧠 Trivia Night with Tipsy’s
🕰️ 7PM
🎯 Tipsy McSway’s, Brunswick

Grab your smartest friends — or at least the loudest ones — and head downtown for trivia night at Tipsy’s. Expect drinks, competitive energy, and at least one team taking things way too seriously. Reservations are encouraged.

Call 912-267-9991 to reserve a table.

💚 Safe Relationships Festival 2026: Green Flag Energy 💚
🕰️ 12PM–3PM
🎯 1800 Albany St, Brunswick

This community festival is all about positive vibes, healthy relationships, and giving local youth a fun, welcoming environment to connect and learn. Expect live entertainment, games, free food, activities, and even an electric scooter raffle. Organizers are aiming to create a genuinely uplifting afternoon packed with community energy and resources for families.

🍷 Wine Tasting at Uncle Don’s Local Market
🕰️ 5PM–7PM
🎯 Uncle Don’s Local Market, Brunswick

Thursday evening wine tasting is back, featuring Lara Forsyth from Southern Crown Partners. The $10 tasting fee gets waived if you purchase a bottle during the event, which sounds dangerously reasonable.

More info: [email protected]

📚 Monthly Book Club
🕰️ 6:30PM
🎯 G.J. Ford Bookshop, SSI

Book lovers are gathering this month to discuss Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser — a reimagining of Cinderella’s infamous stepmother that’s been making serious waves with readers and critics alike. If your ideal evening includes books, conversation, and cozy bookstore energy, this one’s for you.

🍺 Thirsty Thursday
🕰️ All Day
🎯 Arte Pizza, Brunswick

Simple math: buy one beer, get the second free with a meal purchase. Thursday problems solved.

This week’s Live Music Roundup is sponsored by Dreamweavers DJ — a father-and-son DJ team helping couples celebrate across Brunswick, SSI, Jekyll, Savannah, and Jacksonville.
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🌮 Crawford Perkins & Jayson Lee Sabo @ Downtown Cooter Brown’s, Brunswick – 6-9pm
🎸 Brody Williams @ Fish Tales Pub & Grill, Brunswick – 6-9pm
🎸 Joey Thigpen @ Tortuga Jack’s, Jekyll – 5-8pm
🎹 Michaele Hannemann @ Georgia Sea Grill, SSI – 7-9pm
🎤 Paul Ivey @ Wee Pub Beach, Jekyll – 7pm

🎸 Eddie Pickett @ 24 Coastal Grill, Jekyll – 5-8pm
🌲 The Pine Box Dwellers @ Boondox Tavern, Brunswick – 5-9pm
🎸 Brody Williams @ Mellow Mushroom, SSI – 5-7pm
🎸 Levi Moore @ Catch 228, SSI – 6-9pm
🎤 Cody Marlowe @ Fish Tales Pub & Grill, Brunswick – 6-9pm
🎹 Tim Akins @ Georgia Sea Grill, SSI – 6-9pm
🎸 Joey Thigpen @ Hilton Garden Inn/Garden Grill, Brunswick – 6-9pm
🎤 Open Mic Night with Roy Gentry @ Mack’s Bar-BE-Que, Brunswick – 6-9pm
🎶 Live Music @ Uptown Tap & Cigar, SSI – 6-8pm
🎸 Tony Adams @ Village Inn & Pub, SSI – 6-8pm
🎸 Colby Word @ Captain Stan’s Smokehouse, Woodbine – 6:30pm
🎤 Open Mic in the Alley @ Wine Body & Soul, SSI – Sign-ups 6pm • Music 7-10pm

🎤 Lanie Mae @ Tortuga Jack’s, Jekyll – 5-8pm
🎤 Annie Akins @ Little Zooks, Brunswick – 6-8pm
❤️ Willis Gore Benefit Concert for Chloe Rowe & Jarami Feith @ Waterfront Wine & Gourmet, Darien – 6-8pm
🎸 Rider @ The Wharf, Jekyll – 6-9pm
🎤 Roy Gentry @ Ocean Lodge Resort, SSI – 6-9pm
🎸 Crawford & Jim @ Tipsy McSway’s, Brunswick – 6-9pm
🎸 Tony Adams @ Bennie’s Red Barn/Tree Bar, SSI – 7pm
🌊 WharfRatz @ Wee Pub Beach, Jekyll – 7-10pm
🎸 Brody Williams Band @ Mullet Bay, SSI – 8-11pm
🎤 Cody Marlowe @ Village Inn & Pub, SSI – 8-11pm
🎸 Troubadour South @ Rafters, SSI – 8-11pm
☕ Hot Banana Coffee @ Reid’s Apothecary/The Study, Brunswick – 9pm (912) 289-2679 for password

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