🗞️ What’s Happening in Savannah | 1/28

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Good morning, Savannah! After all the chilly weather, it’s going to start to warm up a bit—going to feel like a small taste of spring as January wraps up. Let’s see what’s happening this week!

In today’s newsletter:

• 2025 Savannah Irish Festival ☘️

• Annual Charity Chili Cook Off 🌶️

• Cooking Class w/ Chef Nyjee 🍝

And much more… let’s dive in!

Test your Savannah knowledge! Every Tuesday, take on a fun trivia question about the city and see how well you know your hometown.

Which Tybee restaurant was featured in Guy Fieri’s Food Network show in 2023?

• Huc-A-Poos

• Sundae Cafe

• Zunzibar

• The Crab Shack

5 Must-Try Spots for Savannah Restaurant Week

Savannah Restaurant Week is in full swing and runs until February 9th, offering three-course meals at fixed prices from some of the city’s best restaurants. With so many options, it can be hard to decide where to dine. Here are five standout spots to consider:

1. Wexford Pub

Price: $35

Wexford Pub’s Restaurant Week menu combines hearty dishes with Irish-inspired flavors. Start with their house-made Reuben egg rolls or cod cakes, enjoy pan-seared pork belly or scallops as your entrée, and finish with a sweet treat like Baileys cheesecake or a strawberry trifle.

🐠 Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tours

Friday, January 31 | 3 p.m. | UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium
Go behind the scenes at the UGA Aquarium for an exclusive tour. Learn about animal care, access restricted areas, and enjoy exhibits.
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🎨 2025 Savannah Black Art Expo

Saturday, February 1 | 12 - 4 p.m. | Savannah Cultural Arts Center
Join the Savannah Black Art Expo on Saturday for art, live performances, food, and cultural activities. Free at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center!
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🌶️ Annual Charity Chili Cook Off

Saturday, February 1 | 1 - 5 p.m. | The Britannia Pub
Join The Britannia Pub’s Charity Chili Cook-Off on Saturday for chili, live music, vendors, and raffles. Proceeds benefit a local nonprofit.
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🎥 SCAD Cinema Circle: The Searchers

Friday, January 31 | 7 p.m. | Lucas Theatre For the Arts
Experience John Ford’s The Searchers with SCAD Cinema Circle. A Western epic starring John Wayne, exploring America’s complex legacy.
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🎤 Tom Segura: Come Together

Friday, January 31 | 7:30 p.m. | Enmarket Arena
Catch Tom Segura’s Come Together tour at Enmarket Arena! Proceeds from Platinum tickets benefit World Central Kitchen.
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🎶 Penelope Road + Wymberly

Friday, January 31 | 9 p.m. | El Rocko Lounge
Catch Penelope Road and Wymberly live at El-Rocko Lounge on Friday. A night of funk, soul, and rock you won’t want to miss!
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🎾 Free Tennis Clinics at Daffin Park

Saturday, February 1 | 9 a.m. | Daffin Park
Enjoy free tennis clinics at Daffin Park! Learn the basics, build confidence, and have fun. No experience needed—just bring your energy!
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🏒 Savannah Ghost Pirates vs Jacksonville Icemen

Saturday, February 1 | 7 p.m. | Enmarket Arena
Catch the Savannah Ghost Pirates take on the Jacksonville Icemen!
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🤝 January Social: Celebrating Friendship and Community

Wednesday, January 29 | 5:30 p.m. | Moodright's
Join the Savannah Women’s Social Club January Social at Moodrights for an evening of connection, laughter, and community celebration.
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☘️ 2025 Savannah Irish Festival

Saturday, February 1 | 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. | Victory North
Celebrate St. Brigid’s Day at the Savannah Irish Festival on Saturday with live music, Irish goods, food trucks, and cultural activities.
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🛍️ Galentines's Day Sip’n Style

Sunday, February 2 | 10 a.m. | 611 East Bay Street
Celebrate Galentine’s Day on Sunday with a Sip ’n Style Trolley Tour in Savannah. Enjoy drinks, treats, shopping, and exclusive deals.
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🍹 Cocktail Class for Lunar New Year

Friday, January 31 | 6 p.m. | The Kimpton Brice Hotel
Celebrate Lunar New Year with a cocktail class and appetizers. Learn to make three unique drinks for the Year of the Snake.
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🍝 Cooking Class w/ Chef Nyjee

Sunday, February 2 | 2 p.m. | Coastal Empire Beer Co
Join Chef Nyjee’s cooking class to make fresh linguini and clams in spicy red sauce. Pair it with one of 19 beers for the perfect Sunday activity.
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🍷 Wine Bar on the River Grand Opening

Friday, January 31 | 12 p.m. | 425 W River Street
Celebrate the official grand opening of Wine Bar on the River with wine flights, charcuterie, desserts, and raffles.
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🕯️ Sea Love Savannah Grand Opening

Friday & Saturday | 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. | 310 W. Broughton Street
Celebrate Sea Love Savannah’s grand opening Friday and Saturday with scent-blending, giveaways, refreshments, and 15% off candles and diffusers.
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🥪 Skeledeli

714 Mall Blvd #8A
Skeledeli is now open! From the team behind Pour Boy Coffee, check out this new deli with takeout sandwiches and hot dogs, daily from 10 AM–2 PM.
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Take on our wordle challenge, inspired by either something from today’s newsletter, something Savannah related, or sometimes something completely random. Can you guess it?