SDBA Police Appreciation Week Events:

Monday, May 11th: Plant Riverside District Appreciation Breakfast | 6:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Tuesday, May 12th: Value the Badge – Value Meal Lunches for SPD at McDonald’s on Broughton Street
Wednesday, May 13th: SDBA SPD Update Luncheon, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM at Charles Morris Center
Thursday, May 14th: Coffee with a Cop at McDonald’s on Broughton Street | 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Friday, May 15th: Sweet Treats for Police from Trombone Bakery

Join us for a morning of exploration on Georgia’s oyster aquaculture efforts! The morning begins with a guided tour of the UGA Shellfish Research Lab, where you will witness the bustling process of spawning and growing oyster seed for local farmers. Next, travel by boat with researchers from the UGA Shellfish Research Lab and marine educators from the UGA Aquarium to learn about oyster farms in the Bull River mariculture zone and oyster reef restoration. Along the way, experts will share insights into the vital role oyster reefs play in improving water quality, providing habitat, and mitigating coastal erosion.

Cost: $30. Registration is required and includes admission to the UGA Aquarium. Children ages 10 and up are welcome but must be accompanied by a registered adult.

You’re invited! Join us to celebrate the grand opening of The Union at Savannah Station. This historic Savannah space has been beautifully reimagined, and we can’t wait to welcome you on Tuesday, May 12th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at 601 Cohen Street, Savannah. Enjoy an official ribbon cutting, guided tours of the space, drinks, light bites, and live entertainment as we welcome this exciting new venue to the community. We hope to see you there! RSVP here: https://forms.gle/hFDj6rrwPZWjNPnp7.

We are proud to present a trailer for @rionegroshortfilm at this month’s #GreenDrinks at @whitewhalesav May 12 at 6pm! Rio Negro is a Capstone Thesis Project shot in the Ecuadorian Amazon. Directed by Luke Cooper Escobar and produced by Cristina González Toscanini, both Ecuadorians and SCAD Bees. We are very excited to share more about Luke, his work and this film. To learn more about Luke, check out his website: https://bylukecooper.com/

Join us at White Whale Craft Ales at 6pm for a nature film screening and the showcase of Luke’s new film, Rio Negro. Screening to be followed by Q&A with Luke!

Stippling Technique for Relaxation – Learn and engage in stippling to help relax and calm your nervous system while creating a seasonal artwork piece for you to keep. We provide all of the art supplies, as well as cups, napkins. We will have tea, water & light snacks. BYOB your favorite NON Alcoholic beverage. Beginner friendly, all ages, no experience or artistic talent required.

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Join SDBA for our SPD Downtown Businesses update on May 13th- hear about latest public safety information, homelessness, hot spots, new graduating class, downtown intiatives and more. Also, hear from Edgewood Travel for your summer travel planning needs. With a fantastic lunch catered by SDBA member The Dive Savannah.
Ticket cost: Members $30, Non-Members $40
Registration closes Monday May 11th.

Let your imagination run wild at this weekly drawing workshop for aspiring creatives focusing on the basic principles of art and design. Seek inspiration in the galleries, meet new friends, and begin preparing a portfolio of your work as museum educators offer tutorials to perfect your drawing skills.

This workshop for middle school and high school students is free and open to the public.

To RSVP or for more information, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.

Weekly market produce, fruit,sweets, sauces, quail eggs, breads, candles, crafts, and more!

Join us for an evening of delicious tastings, vendor demonstrations, and community connection.

Our 11th birthday is right around the corner and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate than partnering with Gilliard and Company for this year’s event. Our space has always been about far more than cooking – it’s about community. About you. About this special city we get to call “home.”

Join us May 12 for our Spring Open House. Bring your gently used pots and pans and earn store credit – your cookware will outfit the kitchens of young adults aging out of foster care. We are so thankful for the opportunity to partner with Gilliard & Co. on this!

A night of celebration and community (and delicious samples, of course!). Can’t wait to see you!

Energizing, beginner friendly African dance class open to all ages. Traditional African dance class with live drumming every other Wednesday and Afro-fusion class every other Wednesday.
Explore culture and experience well-being through social connection and physical movement.

The womb is not a place to store fear and pain.
The womb is a place to birth and create life.

This sacred healing ceremony and rite was passed down through a lineage of women who wanted one thing for all who receive it…that we would release the trauma we’ve carried for generations while remembering our innate ability to create a new world for ourselves and all to come.

Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with candlelight, healing, and sisterhood.

From bold statement pieces to everyday adornments, shop jewelry works by SCAD artists at this highly anticipated two-day event. Support SCAD’s vibrant creative community as you witness what’s next in jewelry design.

Thursday, May 14: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday, May 15: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

SCAD’s STEM-designated jewelry program — the largest in the U.S. — prepares students for success through advanced curriculum and exclusive access to cutting-edge resources. During their studies, SCAD jewelry students debut their collections at the world’s most prestigious fairs, collaborate with CFDA Fashion Fund-winning designers, and build relationships with dedicated collectors during university showcases and boutiques. SCAD jewelry alumni continue to lead international brands like LVMH, Tiffany & Co., David Yurman, Kendra Scott, and John Hardy, while establishing their own lines praised by celebrities and stylists alike.

This event is free and open to the public.

Paddywax Candle Bar Savannah is turning one, and you are invited to celebrate. Join us on Thursday, May 14 at 3:00 p.m. for a festive ribbon cutting as we mark our first year on River Street.

Over the past year, our Candle Bar has become a go-to spot for locals and visitors to pour candles, make memories, and enjoy a one-of-a-kind hands-on experience. From custom scent blending to group celebrations, we have loved being part of so many special moments.

Come celebrate this milestone with us as we raise a glass, cut the ribbon, and kick off another year of creativity, community, and good vibes.

Centurion Spine & Pain Centers will celebrate the grand opening of its newest Savannah location with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM at 613 Stephenson Avenue, Suite 206. Centurion Spine & Pain Centers specializes in minimally invasive treatment options designed to address the root cause of pain and not simply mask symptoms. Led by double board-certified physicians, the practice takes a collaborative, team-based approach to develop individualized treatment plans that prioritize comfort, efficiency, and long-term relief for patients experiencing acute and chronic pain. The opening of this location reflects Centurion’s continued commitment to expanding access to advanced, patient centered spine and pain care throughout the region and serving the Savannah community with clinical excellence and compassion.

Our Local Social is on the move for May, and we’re excited to host this month’s gathering at Kia Country of Savannah.

Join Live Like Locals on Thursday, May 14th from 5:30 to 7:30 PM for a relaxed and welcoming evening designed to bring the community together. This is a great opportunity to step into a new space, meet new people, and connect with others who are actively involved in the Savannah area.

Our Local Socials rotate throughout the Savannah Metro each month, creating a consistent space for business owners, professionals, city leaders, and residents to connect in a natural and engaging environment. There is no formal agenda and no pressure, just real conversations and meaningful connections.

Whether you’re looking to grow your network, discover new opportunities, or simply enjoy being part of the local community, this event is for you. You’ll also have the chance to meet the Live Like Locals team and learn more about upcoming events and initiatives across the area.

This event is free to attend, but RSVP is required: https://livelikelocals.tv/event/local-social-at-kia-country-of-savannah/

Location: Kia Country of Savannah
Date: May 14th
Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Come out and connect with the people who are helping shape our community.

We’d like to thank our sponsors: Kia Country of Savannah and Atmosphera – Carolina Pinto

Come celebrate Telfair Museums’ 140th anniversary and enjoy an early preview of Impressionism and Modernity: French and American Painting. A dedicated lecture with Mary Morton will follow starting at 6:15pm in the auditorium.
Mary Morton, head of French paintings at the National Gallery of Art, is a leading curator and scholar of 19th-century European art who has organized major international exhibitions and published extensively on artists such as Cézanne, Renoir, and Caillebotte.