This exhibition will mainly cover agricultural practices and beliefs in Burkina Faso and Mali, which are within the savanna and forest areas of the Western Sudan region (South Saharan). Most of these lands can be difficult to cultivate, to control, so the farmers in these regions have to continuously strike a bargain with the spirits of the uncultivated terrain. This happens through unique festivals, ceremonies, and agricultural societies, which will be the topic of this exhibition.

The wilderness is significant in many African cosmologies because it is the inverse of culture – so by describing its characteristics, the ideal characteristics of African society can be defined. Many communities are organized into three realms, the spiritual, the physical, and the in-between. The physical realm is the controllable realm – it is orderly, governed by laws, and includes cultivated fields and domesticated animals. The wilderness is beyond human control so it is unpredictable, potentially dangerous, but there are powers to be harnessed as it can also be a source of medicine, sustenance, and wisdom. This exhibition will present a brief overview of the beliefs associated with the wilderness and the agricultural practices that follow, to show how these concepts translated into social experiences and visible form through selected artifacts from the Savannah African Art Museum.

Silver Torah scrolls once smuggled past pirates glint in the heart of Savannah’s moss-lined streets. This self-guided audio tour unlocks secret stories and hidden corners that most travelers never find.

What bold act inside Congregation Mickve Israel rattled Savannah’s elite? Who left behind a cryptic message in the Juliette Gordon Low Historic District that still stirs unrest? Why did art students at Savannah College of Art and Design suddenly vanish after midnight in 1996?

Move through shady squares and sunlit facades as whispered scandals, lost rebellions, and eccentric legacies unfold at your every stop. Each turn brings a new clue or lingering question, revealing Savannah not as an old postcard but as a restless crossroads pulsing with intrigue.

Ready to hunt for the glint beneath the Spanish moss? Press play and let Savannah’s secrets pull you in.

Join us for a night of fun that gives back! 50% of your purchase at Dave & Buster’s will support Step Up Savannah and help local families access jobs, resources, and stability. Eat. Play. Make an impact. Get your Dave & Buster’s Power Card to support Step Up & Play It Forward for $20.00 per card! Power Card comes loaded with 100 chips and can be Redeemed at any one of 150 Dave & Buster’s locations.

Get Your Power Cards!

Visit any Dave & Buster’s location to pick up your Power Card and start playing! Bonus: Encourage your community to do the same!

Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum—an acclaimed museum in Savannah, Ga. dedicated to celebrating and preserving America’s maritime legacy—is delighted to present “Drawn to the Sea: Maritime Stories From Savannah,” an exciting new sequential art exhibition and comic book featuring nautical-inspired, mixed-media art by four contemporary artists. The exhibit will run through January 31, 2027, showcasing original art designed to interpret the historic voyages of the iconic Savannah ships Anne, SS Savannah, Pulaski and Wanderer.

Featured “Drawn to the Sea” artists include Lucy Bellwood, Avery Hick, Rich King and Sharon Norwood.

Lucy Bellwood, a professional adventure cartoonist based in Ojai, Calif., focuses on the Anne, the legendary vessel that carried James Edward Oglethorpe and the first group of English colonists to Georgia in 1733.

Avery Hick, a SCAD graduate and Level Ground Comics Executive Editor, explores life aboard the SS Savannah, the first steamship to cross the Atlantic Ocean, marking a bold turning point in maritime history.

Rich King—who has published five books about the ocean, including Ahab’s Rolling Sea: A Natural History of Moby-Dick, Ocean Bestiary and Sailing Alone—drew inspiration from the Pulaski, a luxury steamship that suffered a catastrophic boiler explosion off the coast of North Carolina in 1838, killing approximately 130 people. He is an accomplished author and illustrator who is based in Santa Cruz, Calif.

Sharon Norwood, a Jamaican-born interdisciplinary artist who lives in Savannah, Ga., takes a deep dive into life aboard the Wanderer, one of the last ships to illegally transport enslaved Africans to the United States. In 1858, more than 50 years after the transatlantic slave trade had been outlawed, the vessel secretly carried more than 400 captive Africans across the Atlantic, landing near the coast of Georgia and sparking international outrage.

In addition to the exhibition, there is a special “Drawn to the Sea” comic book available for purchase at the Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum Gift Shop. The comic book was designed and published by Lee Heidel, owner and managing partner of Neighborhood Comics in Savannah, and Tania June Sammons, curator at Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum.

Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last admission at 4:30 p.m.). Tickets are $17.50 for adults; $14.50 for students, seniors 65 , active-duty military and veterans; and free for children ages 5 and under. Discounted family and group tickets are also available. Additional information is available at shipsofthesea.org.

Calling all Chatham County youth!

Your challenge is to design or redesign The Front Porch logo, while capturing the spirit of what makes The Front Porch valuable: helping parents connect to resources for their children. You can tweak our current logo or come up with a completely new design!

Basic Guidelines:
Create your own original The Front Porch logo design/redesign
Save your creation as a PNG, JPG, or PDF
Write a 2-3 sentence description about your amazing idea
E-mail your work to scargile@chathamcounty.org or drop off a hard copy at The Front Porch office – 2203 Abercorn St.

Submission deadline is July 8th. ALL participants receive free SCAD and The Front Porch swag bags. The top 3 participants will have their submissions featured on The Front Porch Facebook and Instagram accounts.

Pre-readers and readers are invited to participate. Sign up online or at an LOPL circulating branch in Chatham and Liberty Counties. Readers log minutes read for prizes. Enjoy hundreds of free programs and activities for patrons of all ages. Lunches for children to age 18 in partnership with America’s Second Harvest in select locations. Summer Reading kicks off with block parties at six LOPL locations on Saturday, June 6th from 10 AM to 12 Noon. This year’s community goal is 3 million minutes of reading!

“Seven Ladies” is a new exhibition focused on Katharine Judkins Clark, Elinor Adler Dillard, Anna Colquitt Hunter, Lucy Barrow McIntire, Dorothy Ripley Roebling, Nola McEvoy Roos and Jane Adair Wright. Together, these “Seven Ladies” joined forces to purchase and protect the Isaiah Davenport House, an 1820 Federal-style home on Columbia Square, from being razed and founded Historic Savannah Foundation, a permanent organization dedicated to saving and preserving historic buildings throughout the city. The Seven Ladies kick-started Savannah’s modern-day preservation movement in 1955.

Through historic photographs, archival materials and interpretative storytelling, this inspiring exhibition explores each of these influential women, including their personal histories, lived experiences and the convictions that compelled them to serve their community at a pivotal moment in Savannah’s history.

Open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., this exclusive exhibition will remain on display at the Murray C. Perlman and Wayne C. Spear Preservation Center inside the Historic Kennedy Pharmacy throughout 2026.

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It’s finally here! Tiki week in June? Hell yeah! Halloween in June? Just roll with it, okay?! We’re hosting our 4th-annual Mahaloween 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟴𝘁𝗵-𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟭𝘀𝘁. Tiki-themed beer release, Tiki cocktails, frozen drinks, Float Coffee specials, Crispi food specials, Jell-O shots, themed movies on the small screens (taproom smol!) & more. You know the drill
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Join us in Tybee for the 6th Annual MLK Juneteenth 3-Day bash celebrating freedom, fun, and family!

Get ready to roll through an epic 3-day bash celebrating freedom, culture, and community! Join us in person for music, food, and fun as we honor the spirit of MLK and Juneteenth together. It’s all about good vibes, great people, and unforgettable moments on Tybee Island. Don’t miss out on this awesome tradition – come vibe with us!

Tybee MLK Wade In Friday, June 19, 2026
Starting: 9:00am – 11:00am

Tybee MLK Juneteenth Celebration Event Days & Times:
Friday, June 19 – 12:00pm – 7:00pm
Saturday, June 20 – 12:00pm – 7:00pm
Sunday, June 21 – 12:00pm – 7:00pm

Tybee MLK is proud to announce, we are excited to kick off our, 6th Annual Juneteenth Celebration Festival! The event will be held throughout the Juneteenth 3 Day Weekend! Inside the South Beach, Large Pavilion on the pier off Tybrisa St. Tybee Island, Ga There will be a Juneteenth Gathering, featuring vendors coming as far as Africa, to straight out of Savannah, Ga. Featuring Music & Entertainment. We are currently looking for Vendors and Volunteer Artists. If your a vendor or a artist who loves hanging out at the beach enjoyingthe breeze. This is the perfect opportunity to feature your business and art! As Tybee Island, is a major tourist attraction, we are located in the heart of the island. In the most busiest area, amongst all the resturtrants and souvenir shops. A perfect opportunity to make some sales, advertise your business, build connections, feature your art, talents and more… Tybee MLK Juneteenth is a family friendly event, free to all. We work hard to provide a safe environment for everyone. Believing in the power of unity, peace, love and justice for all. We encourage all walks of life to feel invited and welcome to attend the celebration of Freedom Day!

Celebrate Father’s Day at 22 Square Bar & Lounge – purchase an Ellis Square Old Fashioned or featured whiskey pour and receive a complimentary chef- crafted candied bacon pairing.

More info coming soon!

Our mission is to promote understanding and participation in a local food system that supports sustainable production and increases access to local products. We achieve this by supporting local growers, producers, and consumers, especially those with low-access to fresh, affordable food.

Join us under the old oak trees in downtown Savannah’s Forsyth Park every Saturday. We are located at the south end of Forsyth Park at the intersection of Bull Street and Park Avenue.

What makes FFM special?

Savannah’s food-only, producer-only market where 60+ vendors on any given Saturday offer fresh produce, pastured meats, local honey, artisan dairy and cheeses, craft breads and baked goods and a wide variety of prepared foods. All vendors come within a 200 mile radius of Savannah. Read about our vendors here.

Join us for the Wild Seed Market featuring the Kidepreneur Market on Saturday, June 20 from 10AM–2PM at Savannah Hydroponics & Organics.

Shop a curated selection of local growers, makers, artists, food producers, and small businesses while supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs through our special Kidepreneur Market.

The Kidepreneur Market gives young makers, bakers, artists, growers, and creators the opportunity to showcase their talents, sell their products, and gain real-world business experience in a supportive community setting. From handmade crafts and artwork to baked goods, plants, jewelry, and more, you’ll discover creativity and innovation from entrepreneurs of all ages.

In addition to the Kidepreneur Market, guests can explore plants, handmade goods, artisan products, homegrown foods, wellness offerings, and unique treasures from local vendors throughout the Wild Seed Market.

Wild Seed Market is more than a market—it’s a gathering place where community, creativity, education, and local commerce come together.

Event Details

Saturday, June 20, 2026
10:00 AM–2:00 PM

Savannah Hydroponics & Organics
4107 8th Street
Garden City, GA 31408

Admission is free and open to the public.

Bring your family, support local businesses, encourage young entrepreneurs, and spend the day discovering something new.

Celebrate Father’s Day with adventure, laughter, and unforgettable family fun at the Oatland Island Wildlife Center “Smokin’ Hot Dadventure” on Saturday, June 20th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This exciting outdoor event combines delicious food, hands-on activities, and family entertainment in a unique wildlife center setting. Guests can participate in activities such as Gnome Depot Building, Gem Mining, Dragon Hunts, inflatable games, face painting, and an open mic for dad jokes. The event also features a Boston Butt presale fundraiser for $35 each, with presales beginning June 1st and pickup scheduled for June 18th. Proceeds from the fundraiser support the animals and daily operations of Oatland Island Wildlife Center. Families are encouraged to join the fun for a memorable Father’s Day celebration focused on conservation, education, and community engagement.

Come celebrate the in historic City Market one year anniversary of Alpha Mare Gallery! See the fusion of photography and paintings in what this husband and wife artistic duo dubs “paintography.” Decide “who did it better” on their joint wall, and discover art from additional member artists. This month long event is open Wednesdays – Sundays from 10-6 and every purchase enters you to win a $100 gift certificate on June 30.

Mark your calendars for June 20th!
Sea Love Savannah is proud to host local author Christy Sanborn as she launches her newest book, “The Receiver”.
Join us for an afternoon celebrating her latest work, with book signings available for guests who purchase a copy.
Come support local talent and enjoy a memorable afternoon!

Save the Date! We’re celebrating International Yoga Day on Saturday, June 20th from 12-1:30pm with a FREE yoga class! Help us give a toast to our community and the many studios and instructors in our beautiful city and surrounding area.

Community Yoga Ambassador, Jessie Gulliver has a special day planned that includes yoga, raffle prizes, live music, and a sound bath.

Here are the details:

-Event is from 12-1:30pm

-Hour and half experience includes: round robin style yoga class, live music and sound bath.

-Doors open at 11:00am

-Be sure to bring your yoga mat, water bottle and any props you may need.

-No reservation required. All ages and levels welcome.

-Pets are not allowed in yoga event space but are welcome in the tap room.

-Each participant will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win some exciting prizes!

-Food Truck: Naked Dog

Experience an immersive journey through Savannah’s rich black history with Author and Historian Rita Fuller-Yates. Delve into the city’s past, from pre-slavery days to the civil rights movement, uncovering stories of resilience and triumph. With engaging multimedia elements, each 90-minute tour promises an informative and enjoyable exploration of Savannah’s black churches, communities, and the remarkable individuals who shaped its history. Join us for an unforgettable experience filled with knowledge, emotion, and maybe even a little fun along the way.