By Lila Miller
ANOTHER week traversing the horrors and joys of being alive in the present age. Why not check out a new event this week? If you’d like your event featured here, please email Lilamillermedia@gmail.com.
Tue. Jan. 20
Andy and Mandy’s Big Damn Dolly Band
Dolly Parton lover? Then you’ll love this night of music and fun dedicated to Dolly Parton on her 80th birthday. We will have Dolly line dancing with our friends Shindigs, cake and goodies, vendors, and even a Dolly Lookalike Contest! It won't just be one Dolly look but many, as well as special guests from all over her massive career. We hope you'll join in on all the birthday fun. ALL HAIL QUEEN DOLLY! 21 and up. Free. 7-10 p.m. Over Yonder, 2424 Abercorn St.
Pet Paw-traits Paint Night
Turn your pet into a one of a kind painting. This guided paint night is perfect for all skill levels and designed to help you capture your pet’s personality on canvas in a fun, relaxed setting. After purchasing your ticket, you’ll receive a google form to submit a clear well lit photo of your pet so your canvas can be prepared ahead of time. No experience necessary, just bring yourself! Tickets found in bio of Instagram @thirdplaceart. $30.52. 7-9:30 p.m. Hawthorne Mini Bar, 524 MLK Jr. Blvd.
Thu. Jan. 22
PULSE Art and Technology Festival Opening Reception and Lecture
Celebrate the opening night of Telfair's 19th annual PULSE Art + Technology Festival with a reception, the opening of two PULSE exhibitions, a VJ performance by the Medeology Collective, projections by Diana Reichenbach, Melissa Huang, Michael Betancourt. Bojana Ginn and student media art projects. Featured artist Bojana Ginn will discuss her new exhibition 'Biometric Sublime' on view at the Jepson Center. Members, free, non-members $20. 5:30pm: Reception/Exhibitions open, 6:15pm: Lecture. Jepson Center, 207 W. York St.
Ossabaw Night in Savannah Lecture
Enjoy a lecture led by Elizabeth DeBose, Executive Director of the Ossabaw Island Foundation as they discuss the Torrey Home turning 100: On Rehabilitating a “Southern Palace” on Ossabaw Island, Georgia. DeBose will weave together stories that shaped the house including fire and resilience, relocation and reinvention, design, innovation, and stewardship, and the people whose vision and labor made the place what it is. Free. Reception at 5 p.m. Lecture at 6 p.m. Armstrong Center, 13040 Abercorn St.
Pop-Up Gallery Presented by Savannah Photo Club
Into photography? Come check out the Savannah Photo Club’s latest venture- a pop up exhibition featuring over forty local photographers within the club, depicting Savannah. Free. 6-8 p.m. Thompson Hotel Lobby, 201 Port St.
Marty Milquetoast Presents: Stand Up, Strip Down
Get ready for a night of side-splitting laughter and dazzling entertainment. Marty Milquetoast brings back the show that sold out last year…both times! Hilarious through and through, with comedic burlesque acts and stand-Up comedians, it’s sure to be a one of a kind experience. Featuring stand up performances by: Rahul Menon, Chris Davison, Lilly Deacon, and Thomas Houston and burlesque performances by: Miss Ginger Darlin’, Izzy A’Mon, Rainbeau, Lavon Chi, Vandora Mahler, Ella Mentary, and Figure Ate. 21 and up. $25 general admission, plus drinks. 8 p.m. Victory North, 2603 Whitaker St.
Fri. Jan. 23
Closing Reception of “Double Vision”
Join us for the closing reception of "Double Vision" in our Gallery! Free and open to the public. "Double Vision" celebrates artists who maintain their own art practices while building spaces for others through organizing and curation. This exhibition honors their dual impacts, showcasing their artwork while recognizing their role in shaping Savannah’s growing art community. Experience the talents of artists who embody the spirit of "Double Vision" by creating art and cultivating opportunities. Accessibility: This exhibition features large text, Braille documents, tactile depictions, and audio guides for visitors who are blind or have low vision. Contributing Artists: Alexis Javier, Antonia B. Larkin, Grace Lawson, Harry Delorme, Jazzmyn Howington, Jon Witzky, Joshua Alexander, Joshua Lindsey, Peter E. Roberts, Samantha Mack. Free. 6-8 p.m. Otis S. Johnson Cultural Arts Center Gallery, 201 Montgomery St.
Sat. Jan. 24
Stand Against Fascism Rally
No ICE. No war. No corruption. Join Savannah Indivisible for a peaceful rally and march to stand against authoritarian overreach, fascism, and policies that put profits over people. We’re showing up to say: no ICE terror, no endless wars, no billionaire-first corruption. Free. 1-3 p.m. Madison Square to City Hall.
Forsyth Farmers Market
Shop local from farmers you can trust! Find your fruits and vegetables with peace of mind from local farmers. Hit up the Forsyth Farmers Market for your local fresh produce and goods from rotating farms and vendors. Be prepared to see everyone you know and their mother-in-law. Get some flowers along the way. Year round. Free. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Forsyth Park.
Mutual Aid Sharing
Join the Savannah Democratic Socialists of Savannah (DSA) for a mutual aid sharing of food, clothing, hygiene products, and more. Stop by to donate or help yourself to something if in need. Reach out to them via Instagram @dsasavannah. Free. 3-5 p.m. on the corner of Waters Ave. and 37th St.
Sun. Jan. 25
Family Day at the Davenport House Museum: Historic Trades
Experience the sights, sounds, and skills of early Savannah at a special Family Day at the Davenport House Museum! Presented with sponsorship support from the City of Savannah, this free event will focus on historic trades, including embroidery, leatherwork, printmaking and woodturning. The Family Day event will offer creative activities and hands-on learning opportunities for adults and children of all ages. Attendees can explore the award-winning museum's grounds and interact with artisans who will bring the working world of the past to life with hands-on craft stations and live demonstrations. Free. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Davenport House Museum, 324 East State Street.
Food Not Bombs in Savannah
Into mutual aid, cooking, and sharing meals? People could use a good meal now more than ever. Check out the Savannah chapter of Food Not Bombs, an organization that serves food to all who want or need a decent meal. Interested in more mutual aid events? Check out @hostesscitymutualaid on Instagram. Free. 7-9:30 p.m. Wells Park.