22 Things to Do in Savannah This Week · May 14–17, 2026

Arts & Culture

TEDxSavannah 2026: Shaping the Future

The 15th annual TEDxSavannah brings together local speakers and live performances around the theme 'Shaping the Future' at Georgia Southern University's Armstrong Campus.

Friday, May 15, 2026 9:00 AM · Fine Arts Auditorium, Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus, 11935 Abercorn St, Savannah

Savannah Live at the Savannah Theatre

The Savannah Theatre's current production 'Savannah Live' runs through May 30 with performances at 8:00 PM at Savannah's historic Bull Street theater.

Friday, May 15, 2026 8:00 PM · Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull Street, Savannah

Jepson Center: #Art912, A Seat at the Table – Julia Roland

Telfair Museums' ongoing community-driven exhibition featuring Savannah artist Julia Roland's immersive installation exploring shared spaces and local identity.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 10:00 AM · Jepson Center and Telfair Children's Art Museum, 207 West York Street, Savannah

Combination Green-Meldrim House and St. John's Church Tour

A guided combination tour of the storied Green-Meldrim House and St. John's Church, with refreshments served on the porch afterward.

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 4:00 PM · Green-Meldrim House, Savannah

Festivals & Special Events

Tybee Island Beach Bum Parade

Savannah's beloved annual beach parade rolls through Tybee Island for a night of coastal revelry and community fun.

Friday, May 15, 2026 6:30 PM · Tybee Island

Savannah Bluegrass Festival at Victory North

Victory North Savannah hosts the Savannah Bluegrass Festival — a beloved local music gathering celebrating the best of acoustic and bluegrass sounds.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 · Victory North Savannah, 2603 Whitaker St, Savannah

Inaugural Gullah Riverboat Cruise

The first-ever Gullah Riverboat Cruise aboard the Georgia Queen offers a full cultural experience with live entertainment, Gullah cuisine, and storytelling on the Savannah River.

Thursday, May 21, 2026 · Georgia Queen, Savannah River, Savannah

Best of Savannah 2026 Party

Connect Savannah's annual celebration of the city's best people and places, hosted at Kehoe Iron Works — VIP tables available only through May 15th.

Thursday, May 21, 2026 · Kehoe Iron Works, Savannah

Music & Nightlife

Paris Lumina Sings

Savannah-raised Hollywood-born jazz and pop/jazz fusion singer Paris Lumina takes the Victory North stage for a night of original music and genre-blending performance.

Friday, May 15, 2026 8:00 PM · Victory North Savannah, 2603 Whitaker St, Savannah

Chicago at Johnny Mercer Theater

Legendary rock band Chicago performs live at the historic Johnny Mercer Theater in downtown Savannah.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 7:30 PM · Johnny Mercer Theater, Savannah

Duckpin Bowling League Night

Savannah's quirky weekly duckpin bowling league night at Moodright's — join a team or just show up to watch the friendly competition.

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 8:00 PM · Moodright's, 2424 Abercorn St., Savannah

Family-Friendly

Sundown Cinema - Ratatouille

The City of Savannah's outdoor Sundown Cinema series screens Ratatouille under the stars — a perfect family-friendly Friday evening.

Friday, May 15, 2026 · Savannah

Free Events

Local Social at Kia Country of Savannah

Live Like Locals' free monthly networking mixer where Savannah locals connect over good vibes and community conversation — no cost, just RSVP.

Thursday, May 14, 2026 5:30 PM · Kia Country of Savannah, Savannah

Jacob Evans & Friends at West Broad Bandshell

Jacob Evans and Friends perform a free outdoor Friday night show at the West Broad Bandshell in Savannah.

Friday, May 15, 2026 9:00 PM · West Broad Bandshell, Savannah

Trivia Night with Jess Shaw

Weekly Wednesday trivia night hosted by Jess Shaw at Service Brewing Company — fun, free, and a great way to meet locals.

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 6:30 PM · Service Brewing Company, 574 Indian Street, Savannah

Date Night

Heeler Supper Club

The intimate Starland District supper club from George Kovach and Shannon Foeller offers an immersive 13-course tasting experience rooted in 40+ years of combined culinary mastery.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 · The Starland District, Savannah

Cat Yoga! Slow Flow Yoga at Pounce Cafe

Enjoy a slow-flow yoga practice surrounded by adoptable cats at Pounce Cafe — a uniquely Savannah Sunday morning experience.

Sunday, May 17, 2026 9:30 AM · Pounce Cafe, Savannah

Food & Drink

Savannah May Entrepreneur Dinner

A monthly dinner gathering for Savannah-area entrepreneurs to connect, share ideas, and build community over a shared meal.

Friday, May 15, 2026 7:30 PM · Savannah

Outdoors & Active

Garden Yoga at Davenport House Museum

Savannah Yoga Center's weekly Saturday morning gentle yoga practice in the beautiful garden of the historic Davenport House Museum — all levels welcome.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 · Davenport House Museum, Savannah

Savannah Girls on a Run – May Anniversary 5K

Savannah Girls on a Run celebrates their second anniversary with a special 5K run — all paces and genders welcome, free to join, meet at Forsyth Fountain.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 · Forsyth Fountain, Savannah

Savannah On The Move Run Club at Forsyth Park

Savannah's community of color run club meets at Forsyth Park's Sentient Bean for a group run and post-run community connection — all paces welcome.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 8:00 AM · Forsyth Park, Savannah

Saturday Trail with Savannah Hash House Harriers

The Savannah Hash House Harriers (21+) host a fun weekly trail run — a social, beer-friendly running group that combines fitness with neighborhood exploration.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 2:00 PM · Savannah