City Hall makeover, free health screenings, seafood for Juneteenth, emo karaoke , an art walk, and more. 
Happy Tuesday, Savannah. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let Savannah Brief serve up everything you need to know for the week ahead:
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City Hall revamp 🏛️
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Free health screenings 🧪
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Juneteenth seafood 🦐
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Things to do 📆
Let’s get to it.
📰 In the news
Savannah City Hall restoration: After nearly a year and a $5 million overhaul, Savannah’s landmark City Hall will see its grand chambers and public spaces restored by July, with City Council returning in August — read more.
Free hearing screenings Thursdays: The Savannah Speech and Hearing Center at 5414 Skidaway Road now offers free hearing screenings every Thursday from 9 am to 1:30 pm for children ages 2 and up and adults with no prior diagnosis of hearing loss — learn more.
Free HIV testing events: The Coastal Health District HIV Prevention Program and Walgreens will offer free HIV tests on Tuesday, June 27, at five Walgreens locations across Chatham and Glynn counties — learn more.
Highlights this week
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New area codes coming to GA
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Learn about a historical GA cookbook
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Celebrate Juneteenth with flavorful seafood
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Experience Quintron and friends live
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Embark on a Chilean wine dinner
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Lawn looking rough? TruGreen’s 50% off
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📆 Around town this week
All events are subject to change without notice. Please check official event pages and social media for the most up to date information.
This week
🐠 Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tours @ UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium | Wednesday (6/18) at 2 pm – Ever wondered what secrets lurk behind aquarium walls? Tour off-limits areas, meet ambassador animals, and maybe even help staff with a feeding or two on this deep-dive adventure.
🎨 Happy Hour Artist Talk @ ARTS Southeast | Wednesday (6/18) at 6 pm – Get an insider’s peek into Eric Wooddell’s collage-and-paint explorations across time. Meet at ARTS Southeast, then stroll over to Green Truck Pub for bites, brews, and a front-row view of “Past – Present – Future.”
👻 Interactive Walking Ghost Tour @ Wright Square | Wednesday (6/18) at 7:30 pm – Lace up for a ghost hunt through Savannah’s most haunted corners with your own paranormal equipment and seasoned guides. Stories, chills, and maybe a friendly spirit encounter await on this intimate, crowd-free night stroll.
🦀 Seafood Juneteenth Celebration Weekend @ Shabazz Seafood Restaurant | Thursday (6/19) at 12 pm – Roll into Juneteenth weekend with a seafood feast that celebrates freedom and unity. Dive into the Fish & Shrimp Platter (yes, fries and salad included) and soak up good vibes, soulful sounds, and community spirit.
🎤 Emo Karaoke Night @ Totally Awesome Bar | Thursday (6/19) at 10 pm – Channel your inner scene kid and belt out My Chemical Romance, Paramore, and the emo anthems that defined a decade. No judgment, all feels—this is one mic drop you won’t want to miss.
🕯️ Nautical Decoupage & Candle Workshop @ Sea Love | Friday (6/20) at 10 am – Channel your inner craft pirate as you decoupage oyster shells and whip up a bespoke soy candle with your signature scent. Sea Love Savannah and The Junk Bug supply all the nautical-themed goodies—you just bring your creativity (and perhaps a sea shanty or two). ⚓️ Leave with a coastal keepsake and a candle that smells like ocean breezes.
🕯️ Candlelight: Tribute to Adele @ The DeSoto Savannah | Friday (6/20) at 6:30 pm – Adele under candlelight? Yes, please. Step into the glow at The DeSoto and let a string ensemble sweep you through the British icon’s heartbreak anthems and soulful ballads. From “Hello” to “Rolling in the Deep,” this intimate, one-hour performance is tailor-made for romantics, music lovers, and anyone who knows every word to Someone Like You.
This weekend
🏃 4th Annual 910 PTSD & Mental Health Awareness 5K @ Red Gate Farms Trail | Saturday (6/21) at 8 am – Lace up for a run, walk, or ruck that’s about more than just miles—it’s about mission. This annual 5K honors the memory of Brett J. Morris, a decorated Army veteran, and raises awareness for PTSD and mental health challenges in our military and first responder communities. If you’re among the first 300 to cross the line, you’ll earn a commemorative coin. Bonus: Top finishers receive free shoes and gift cards, and every participant earns a raffle entry.
🖼️ Community Tour: Expand Your Perspective @ SCAD Museum of Art | Saturday (6/21) at 11 am – Skip the generic audio guide and let a SCAD student docent spill the inside scoop on contemporary masterpieces. Just cover museum admission and RSVP to Hannah Thompson a day ahead for your spot. Art buffs and the curious alike will see SCAD MOA in a whole new light.
🍧 Community Market and Snowcones @ Enmarket Arena | Saturday (6/21) at 12 pm – Cool off with snowcones and funnel cakes at this feel-good market hosted by Chatham Subaru and The Dream Big Foundation. From 12 to 4 pm, snack on sweet treats, shop local vendors, and spread good vibes in the arena’s open air. It’s a sugar rush with a side of community spirit.
🎬 Disney Summer Classics: A Goofy Movie @ Trustees Theater | Sunday (6/22) at 2 pm – Buckle up for a 30-year blast from the past as Goofy drags his teenage son Max on the ultimate dad-joke road trip. Expect Bigfoot chases, whitewater rapids, and an epic Powerline concert that’ll have you singing “Stand Out” all the way home. Nostalgia levels: off the charts. Tickets are just $5 for SCAD Card holders, students, seniors, and military — $8 for everyone else, with free admission for kids 12 and under.
🎶 Live music & entertainment
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6/17 Open Mic Comedy @ Stafford’s Public House – 8:30 pm
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6/18 Quintron and more @ El Rocko Lounge – 7:30 pm
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6/18 The Signature Halftyme Show @ Bay Street Blues – 9 pm
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6/19 Live Music Thursdays ft. Dr. K @ Shuk Savannah – 6 pm
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6/19 Southern Culture on the Skids @ Victory North Savannah – 8 pm
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6/19 EMO Karaoke Night @ Totally Awesome Bar – 10 pm
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6/20 Candlelight Tribute to Adele @ The DeSoto – 6:30 pm
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6/20 Soul Sessions @ District Live – 8 pm
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