Arts & Entertainment

Monday, May 4

Small Business Week Kick-off

The City of Savannah, Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Business Association, Greater Savannah Black Chamber of Commerce, the Small Business Development Center, Savannah’s Waterfront, StartUp Savannah, Buy Local, Savannah Master Calendar, and the Metropolitan Savannah Hispanic Chamber of Commerce are celebrating the heartbeat of our community, Savannah’s small businesses.

Show your support, meet your neighbors, and make a commitment to Shop Small in Savannah all week long. Because when you shop small, you’re not just making a purchase, you’re investing in the people and places that make Savannah home.

Tuesday, May 5

2026 Savannah Business Summit

The 2026 Savannah Business Summit kicks off with a red-carpet welcome followed by a full day of connection, learning, and inspiration. Dive into sessions on leadership, financial analysis, recruiting and retention, digital marketing, and the habits that fuel resilience — all while building meaningful relationships with community leaders and professionals. At the Summit, success isn’t a solo journey – it’s a collective movement.

This year’s summit features powerful Keynote Sessions alongside a series of dynamic breakout workshops. Participants may choose from focused tracks in Finance, Marketing, or Human Resources, ensuring a tailored learning experience that meets their goals. Throughout the day, enjoy networking opportunities designed to help you build meaningful connections with fellow business owners, other career professionals, community leaders, and industry experts.

Whether you’re building a business or building your career, the Savannah Business Summit offers the strategies and connections that help you grow.

Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Time: 8:15 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Savannah Convention Center |1 International Dr., Savannah, GA 31421
Registration: Savannah Business Summit Registration

Small Business Week Mixer

Celebrate Small Business Week at Savannah’s largest collaborative networking event. The Small Business Week Mixer brings together entrepreneurs, business owners, and community leaders for an evening of connection and conversation.

Hosted by the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Savannah Black Chamber of Commerce, the Downtown Business Association, the Hispanic Chamber, and Savannah’s Waterfront, this mixer reflects the strength and diversity of our local business community. Join us for open networking, new connections, and a shared celebration of the small businesses that drive Savannah’s economy.

Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Time: 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Location: The Park at Eastern Wharf | 101 Port St., Savannah, GA 31401
Registration: Savannah Business Mixer Registration

Wednesday, May 6

City of Savannah 2026 Mayor’s Small Business Conference

The Mayor’s Small Business Conference (MSBC) is a one‑day signature event hosted by the City of Savannah’s Economic Development Department in partnership with Mayor Van R. Johnson, II. This annual event brings together our community’s best local business leaders, innovative entrepreneurs, and advocates for a full day of informative workshops, presentations and networking — all designed to promote small business sustainability and growth opportunities in Savannah!

The conference also features a Reverse Trade Show, connecting small businesses directly with government agencies, corporations, and organizations seeking local vendors and partners.

MSBC is the signature event of the 2026 Savannah Small Business Week, which runs from May 4th through 8th.

Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.| Reverse trade show 2:00 – 5:00 pm
Location: MLK Civic Center |301 W Oglethorpe Ave., Savannah, GA 31401
Registration: www.savannahga.gov/msbc

Thursday, May 7

City of Savannah Purchasing: Business Opportunity Breakfast

This event, featuring breakfast at 8:30 a.m. and a 9 a.m. presentation, connects local, small, and minority businesses with City procurement opportunities, including networking and insights into upcoming projects.

Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Location: MLK Civic Center |301 W Oglethorpe Ave., Savannah, GA 31401
Registration: www.savannahga.gov/msbc

Start-Up Savannah: GRIT Pitch Event

15 entrepreneurs. 3 minutes each. $5000 total cash prizes.

You don’t want to miss out on the chance to witness these game-changing ideas pitched live on stage! Join Startup Savannah during Small Business Week 2026 on May 7th at The Clyde venue, to see the action for yourself! You’ll even get the chance to vote on the Audience Selection Prize, worth $500.

Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026
Time: 5:30 – 8:00 pm.
Location: The Clyde Venue | 223 Martin Luther King Blvd., Savannah, GA 31401
More Info: Purchase Tickets | Apply to participate

Friday, May 8

DBA Downtown Clean Up

Join the Savannah Small Business Week Downtown Clean Up Friday May 8 from 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m. by meeting at Chive, 4 West Broughton Street. All equipment will be provided on-site. including gloves, safety vest, and bags. Show your love for our downtown community by cleaning it up together.

Date: Friday, May 8, 2026
Time: 8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Location: Meet outside Chive | 4 West Broughton St., Savannah, GA 31401
More Info: Downtown Clean Up

Historic Savannah Foundation (HSF) – the leading nonprofit cultural institution dedicated to saving the buildings, places and stories that define Savannah’s past, present and future – will continue its annual tradition of recognizing projects, individuals, organizations and companies representing excellence in preservation in Savannah and Chatham County.

A highlight of National Preservation Month, the HSF Preservation Awards is an inspiring, community-focused awards ceremony. HSF will honor noteworthy projects that were nominated by community members and selected by a jury of local professionals from the fields of architecture, preservation, academia and urban planning.

Join us for a day of enchantment on May 9, 2026, from 10-2pm!  This family-themed festival is all about the “wee folks” getting up close with the natural world and encouraging imaginative outdoor play.  Dress in costume and flaunt your wings in our fashion show; mine for gems; frolic in the enchanted forest and help construct a fairy village.  This festival is normal admission with some fee activities. All proceeds benefit the magical kingdom of Oatland Island Wildlife Center!

Join NAWIC of Coastal Georgia at our third annual Coastal Classic Golf Tournament. You will enjoy a round at the exclusive Savannah Country Club while supporting NAWIC’s mission to amplify the voices of women in construction. All funds raised go to support the effort of our association, including the chapter’s Grant Fund that allows members access to capital to help support their career aspirations. Whether you’d like to join in as a golf team or a sponsor, you are guaranteed a fun, festive day with architecture, construction and engineering networking and connections!

TEDxSavannah, an independently organized celebration of ideas worth spreading based on the international TED talk phenomenon, will return on Friday, May 15, 2026, showcasing a diverse group of local speakers exploring the theme of “Shaping the Future.” The highly anticipated 15th annual TEDxSavannah event will take place at the Fine Arts Auditorium at Georgia Southern University’s Armstrong Campus in Savannah, Ga from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with doors opening at 8 a.m. Tickets are currently on sale at tedxsavannah.com, with early bird pricing available until March 1, 2026.

The 2026 TEDxSavannah event will feature thought-provoking talks by area residents and compelling live performances. Each TEDxSavannah speaker will present an interesting talk influenced by the theme and of interest to the Savannah community. Live talks will be filmed and posted on the TEDx Talks YouTube channel, which has more than 40 million subscribers, following the event.

Early bird tickets are on sale for $60, which include seating, onsite parking, lunch, snacks, coffee and admission to the speaker meet-and-greet immediately following the main TEDxSavannah event. Beginning on March 1, 2026, general admission tickets will increase to $70 per person.

Special discounts are available for educators, students, nonprofits, active-duty military and first responders. A limited number of VIP/Friends of TEDxSavannah tickets are also available for $125, which include priority seating, priority lunch access, lunch, parking, backstage access and a special VIP badge.

Tickets are currently available at tedxsavannah.com. Groups of more than eight attendees can receive a 10% discount on the price of their tickets by contacting tedxsav@gmail.com.

Sponsorship opportunities are also available for TEDxSavannah 2026. Local businesses interested in sponsoring TEDxSavannah are encouraged to visit tedxsavannah.com or to contact tedxsav@gmail.com.

Come join us for the world’s oldest, largest and most fun water fight! Parade floats vs. Parade watchers. Bring your best squirt gun and the family! Tybee Beach Bum Parade 2026!

The Savannah Mile returns for 2026! This highly anticipated race is scheduled for 8 a.m. Saturday, May 16, as part of National Law Enforcement Week. The one-mile course, beginning at the south end of Forsyth Park, will take participants down Drayton Street and finish up on Broughton Street.
Featuring six unique heats for all ages and abilities, including the “Memory Walk” and “Heroes Heat”, you won’t want to miss this event! All proceeds benefit the families of our Fallen First Responders that the 200 Club proudly serves.

Savannah… it’s time.

Savannah TCG Fest is bringing the trading card community together for a full day dedicated 100% to TCG.

This is an all-TCG event — no sports cards, no distractions — just Pokémon, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh, One Piece, Lorcana and more.

Whether you’re a serious collector chasing grails, a competitive player, or a family looking for a fun hobby experience, this show is built for you.

🔥 115 Vendor Tables
🎁 BIG Giveaways Throughout the Day
🌮 Food Trucks On Site
🃏 Singles, slabs, sealed product & accessories
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Friendly Environment

Hunt for the card you’ve been chasing.
Make deals.
Meet the community.
Level up your collection.

This isn’t another card show —
this is all TCG. All day.

Bring your friends. Bring your grail list. Bring your trade binder.

Savannah TCG Fest is HERE.

My Veterans Place Savannah, Inc. will celebrate its 5th Anniversary with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Friday, June 26, 2026, starting at 3:00 p.m., with the official ribbon cutting at 5:00 p.m.

As a trusted community partner in veteran support and family stabilization, My Veterans Place is committed to ensuring that no service member, veteran, or military family is left behind. Through comprehensive programs focused on emergency housing assistance, food and basic needs support, mental health resources, workforce readiness, and community engagement, MVP provides a hand up not a handout restoring dignity, stability, and hope.

With support from our generous donors, dedicated volunteers, and community partners, My Veterans Place has assisted hundreds of veterans and their families through programs designed to strengthen bonds and rebuild lives.We understand that even one missed paycheck, a medical emergency, or an unexpected expense can push a veteran household into crisis.

Our approach is rooted in compassion, rapid response, and restoring hope during crises. We are not just cutting a ribbon; we are opening doors to opportunity and healing for those who served.

You are invited to celebrate Global Beatles Day with a family-friendly sing-a-long held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah. Enjoy all your favorite tunes from the Fab 4. Costumes are encouraged! Concessions will be available before the show.

Feeling extra groovy? Sign up to join our tie-dye workshop preceding the concert where each participant will make a t-shirt, pillow case, and/or socks!
Tie Dye Workshop is from 1 – 2 pm, concert will start at 2:30 pm. Workshop will be in our social hall and concert will be in our sanctuary.
Children under 12 should be accompanied by an adult for the workshop.