October is popping off! The weather is hopefully starting to cool down a little bit, and this week is full of events to check out! If you’d like your event featured here, please email Lilamillermedia@gmail.com. Stay spooky, y’all!
MON. Oct. 6
Open Mic Night with the Poetry Coop
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. 6:30p.m. Water Witch, 2220 Bull St.
TUES. Oct. 7
Bad Kat Presents: A Fundraiser Show for Migrant Equity South East
Come out for live music and to support MESE, the Migrant Equity South East nonprofit and the immigrant community. Proceeds benefit impacted families and legal fees for those detained. Performances by Rugh, Farseek, and Charlie’s Poolhouse. Pay what you can, 8 p.m. The Portal, 408 W. Broughton St.
WEDS. Oct. 8
Yoga in the Park
Yoga in the park! 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 due to weather at @danibyoga on Instagram for the link! Free. 6 p.m. Forsyth Park.
THURS. Oct. 9
74th Annual Greek Festival
Kali Orexi! (Bon Appetit in Greek!) The Greek Festival is back with all the greek food, dancing, greek orthodox church tours, and their greek grocery store through Saturday. Comeenjoy Greek culture and all it has to offer. For tours and times, visiting savannahgreekfest.com. Free, food costs vary. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Hellenic Community Center, 14 W. Anderson St.
Tybee Pirate Festival Kicks Off
Arrr matey! If a pirate’s life is the life for you, check out the Tybee Island Pirate Festival, kicking off with the Buccaneer Ball. Get ready to party like a pirate at the Buccaneer Ball 2025 where we'll be swashbuckling, dancing, and having a blast all night long! Don your finest pirate attire and join in the fun. This event promises to be a night to remember. The Buccaneer Ball is the first of a slew of festivities, including a carnival, and bands throughout the weekend. Check out Tybeepiratefest.com for more info. $90, 6-10 p.m. The Crab Shack, 40 Estill Hammock Rd. Tybee Island.
Impact Magazine Launch Party and Art Opening
Join ARTS Southeast for the launch party of their arts and culture magazine, Impact, in conjunction with the Opening Reception of Yoink, New Works by Chris Moss, curated and presented by ARTS Southeast. Free and open to the public with complimentary light bites and cocktails provided by Thompson Savannah, as well as a Silent Auction benefiting ARTS Southeast. Free. 6-8 p.m. The Thompson Hotel, 201 Port St.
Yogic Meditation
This group is hosted by Carmen and focuses on Yogic style meditation. All participants have the option of a chair or a mat and bolster to sit on, but feel free to bring a zafu/zabutan if you have one you like to use! All spiritual practice, across all religions, starts with some form of meditation! Meditation is simply the practice of stilling and focusing the mind on a single point to gain insight, deeper awareness, and the ability to work with the subtle energetic world. Some
benefits of meditation: Anxiety and stress reduction, inner peace, heightened spiritual senses, improved manifestation, self-awareness and more easeful day-to-day living. Each session begins with a short talk on Yoga Philosophy, an explanation of the techniques, then have 10-20 minutes of practice together. All levels are encouraged to come, and chairs will be available. Tickets not required, $5 donation encouraged, but no one turned away due to lack of funds. 6-7 p.m. Cosmic Corner, 305 E. 38th St.
FRI. Oct. 10
The Day Iceland Stood Still Screening
Join the Cultural Arts Center for a screening of “The Day Iceland Stood Still” directed by Pamela Hogan. The film portrays 1975, Iceland: 90% of women just took the day off, and men scrambled to fulfill their duties, sometimes comically so. A gleeful, amazing tale of the feminist collective, "The Red Stockings", and their search for equality. Hindsight Film Festival is proud to present this film which premiered at HotDocs 2024 and is not yet available for wide release. Immediately following the film there will be an interview with the Director Pamela Hogan,
Icelandic Producer Hrafnhildur Gunnarsdóttir, and Amy Paige Condon, Editor at The Savannah Morning News. Before the feature presentation, we'll be showing the short student documentary “Armadillo Olympics”, with local filmmaker Bae Allen in attendance. $10, doors at 6 p.m., showing at 7 p.m. The Savannah Cultural Arts Center, 201 Montgomery St.
Contra Dance with the Folk Society
Contras, squares and waltzes. Want to get moving but find exercising too hard and too dull? Maybe you should go for a spin Contra dancing! It’s fun, it’s aerobic, and it’s filled with great people you should know. Every dance has live music, a caller to guide you through the moves, and a beginner workshop to teach you everything you need to know. If you can listen and walk, you can Contra dance. Live music by The Glow in the Dark String Band. Dances prompted by callers Bob Beattie and Joyce Murlless. No experience or partner needed. Newcomers welcomed. Casual dress, comfortable shoes suggested. Bring a water bottle. Come at 7:15pm for
a lesson or refresher. $10, ($5 for members). 7:30-9:30 p.m. Parking lot off 33rd Street, sponsored by Savannah Folk Music Society. Greco Hall inside of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1707 Bull St.
SAT. Oct. 11
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. Oct. 12
Spooky Sundays at Smol Bar
Spooky Sundays are back! Beat the Sunday scaries by checking out Smol Bar every
Sunday in October, they’ll be featuring Halloween-themed slushies, seasonal coffees, snacks, and more. This Sunday’s film screening is “Scream”. 7 p.m. Free. Smol Bar, 2421 De Soto Ave.
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.