By Lila Miller
IS anyone else ready for it to stop raining? Let’s hope for a break in stormy weather to enjoy this week chock full of events for Savannahians. If you’d like your event featured here, please email Lilamillermedia@gmail.com. Have a good week, y’all.
Mon. May 12
Open Mic Night with the Poetry Co-op
Want to try out some poetry and embrace your feelings? Join the poetry open mic night this Monday and every Monday at Water Witch. All levels of poets from literary to just starting out are welcome to join. Follow Instagram @ thepoetryco.op for more information. Free. 6:30 p.m. Water Witch, 2220 Bull St.
Tue. May 13
Tacos for a Cause: Fundraiser for Savannah Tree Foundation
Head over to Bull Street Taco for some tacos every Tuesday in May to support local nonprofit Savannah Tree Foundation. Menu prices vary. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Bull Street Taco, 1608 Bull St.
Wed. May 14
Yoga in the Park
Yoga in the park, due to warmer temperatures. Get your stretch on with free yoga in the park this and every Wednesday with instructor Danette “Dani B.” Bauer. Each class is sixty minutes, and open to all skill levels, with breathwork, inclusive language, physical modifications. Bring a mat, water, make a new friend. Class sponsored by Collins Quarter, behind their building, on the north side, in Forsyth Park. *double check this class has not moved virtually at @danibyoga on Instagram for the link! Free. 6 p.m
Thu. May 15
Historic Savannah Foundation to Host Panel Discussion About the Restoration of Savannah’s Iconic City Hall Building
Historic Savannah Foundation (HSF), which is currently celebrating its 70th anniversary, will host a panel discussion on “The Restoration of City Hall” as part of the 2025 Historic Savannah Foundation Lecture Series, “The People, Places and Stories That Define Savannah.” Featured panelists will include Rebecca Fenwick, Principal at Ethos Preservation; Raeb Moore, Superintendent at Garbutt Construction; Joe Smith, Founding Principal and Architect with Architectural Collaborative; and Luciana Spracher, Director of Municipal Archives for the City of Savannah. Free for HSF members, $15 for the public. 5:30 p.m. wine reception, with 6 p.m. panel discussion. HSF Headquarters, 321 E. York St.
In honor of National Preservation Month in May, this esteemed panel of local experts will discuss how Savannah’s iconic City Hall building, located at 2 East Bay St., is currently being restored to its former glory and adapting to the needs of its citizens. The panelists will share the challenges of taking on a project of this scale while the building is occupied and reveal details about the new exhibition and public gathering spaces being added to City Hall.
Fri. May 16
TEDxSavannah 2025
Get inspired at one of Savannah's most popular, interactive events! Hear from 13 local speakers as they explore the theme of Curiosity Unleashed, and discover how ideas can change everything. $60/person with discounts available. Tickets include parking, seating, lunch and access to a speaker meet-and-greet. 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Doors open at 8 a.m. Fine Arts Auditorium at Georgia Southern University, Armstrong Campus, 11935 Abercorn Street.
“Moments of Normal” Opening Reception
As the consummate commercial photographer of Savannah families for decades, Christine Hall is showing her personal artistic side in her new show Moments of Normal. The show is a selection of 19 photographs from her personal documentation of her very special daughter and her family from her Instagram, @momentsofnormal. The accompanying book, Moments of Normal includes these and additional photographs with writings of the moments in between living with a child with severe autism and appreciating the beautiful moments in between. Gallery profits from the run of the show are donated to esp of Savannah. Esp exists to create transformative experiences for people with disabilities and their families and envisions a world where every person, of every ability, in every community has universal access to transformative experiences. Free. 6-8 p.m. Location Gallery, 251 Bull St.
Intuitive Card Reading
Wanna connect with your spiritualist? Let the cards be your guide every Friday evening. This workshop offers guidance for new readers on how to intuitively handle their tarot and oracle decks effectively. This includes shuffling, maintenance, charging, basic spreads, and more! Please bring your deck of choice to use in the workshop. Check out their website for more info cosmiccornersavannah.com. $25. 5-6 p.m. Cosmic Corner, 305 E. 38th St.
Sat. May 17
SLAM: Savannah Local Artist Market Returns! *new rained out date*
SLAM is back! This local Savannah artist market features over 80 vendors, food trucks, live music, and fun for all. This date was rescheduled from May 10 due to rain. Free. 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Salvation Army, ball field, 3000 Bee Rd.
5th Annual Motors for Moms Car Show & Wing Fest Fundraiser
This fundraiser, family friend event is presented in partnership with The Eichholz Law Firm, to benefit Shelter from the Rain, a nonprofit that helps single moms obtain economic mobility. This year’s event will include cars, trucks, motorcycles, an awards ceremony, a DJ, food trucks, kids’ activities and, for the first time, a wing contest. All proceeds from this event will help provide for single parents and their children by contributing baby supplies, household items, mentorship, support groups, virtual tutoring for students as well as training in financial literacy, homeownership and workforce development. Event sponsor Exclusive Engravings will provide the awards for Best In Show, Best Classic Car, Best Motorcycle, Best Mustang, Best Corvette, Best Truck, Best Performance Vehicle, Best Jeep and Most Unique, along with other honorary awards. The Wing Fest will also feature awards for Judge’s Choice, Crowd Favorite and the Wing Eating Contest Winner. $5 suggested donation. 10 a.m. Tanger Outlets Savannah, located at 200 Tanger Outlets Blvd in Pooler.
Forsyth Farmers Market
Spring is in the air! 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.
Sun. May 18
Deep Center Hosts Voices in Bloom: Spring Showcase
Deep Center is inviting the entire community to join us for a Spring Showcase, an afternoon of storytelling, art, poetry, and jazz, as we celebrate youth from our Block by Block, Young Author Project and SLAM programs. Deep Center youth will be joined on stage by youth musicians from the Savannah Music Festival Jazz Academy to showcase their original poetry and compositions. The event is family-friendly, and open to the public. Deep Center’s mission is to empower Savannah’s young people to thrive as learners, community leaders, and agents of change. Through creative writing, cultural production, and art, Deep creates platforms for the city’s youth and the village of support around them, including their families and adult allies, to share stories, engage in debates, and make Savannah a more just and equitable place. Free. 4-6 p.m. Victory North, 2603 Whitaker St.
Forsyth Farmers’ Market to Host 2025 Family Feast
This family-friendly celebration, which is open to the public, will feature plenty of BBQ, sides, vegetarian and vegan options, desserts and beverages plus live entertainment and hands-on activities for kids of all ages. Formerly known as the Farm Picnic, the Family Feast serves as a delicious tribute to Savannah’s rich culinary history. Attendees are invited to pack a picnic blanket and lawn chairs to help support local farmers, restaurants, small businesses and the city’s vibrant local food scene. All proceeds from this annual springtime celebration of food, music and community will support Forsyth Farmers’ Market community outreach programs, events and youth education initiatives. Age 10-adult, $35, Children 5-9 $15. 4-6 p.m. the Old Dairy Farm, 2500 Tennessee Ave.
Family Day at the Davenport House
The second Family Day will take place during National Historic Preservation Month! Guests will explore the fascinating world of historic preservation in a family-friendly atmosphere featuring interactive activities and hands-on learning opportunities. Children can meet award-winning preservation experts and handle real tools and materials used in the field. Attendees of all ages will gain a deeper understanding of the important role preservation plays in maintaining Savannah’s charm and historical integrity. $5 for adults, free for children. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Davenport House Museum, 324 E. State St.
Food Not Bombs in Savannah
Into mutual aid, cooking, and sharing meals? People could use a warm 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.