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It’s Friday, Savannah! Let’s finish this week strong.

In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Billy Strings live, Swan Lake, and an $11 million convocation center debate + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.

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📰 In the news

Recreation upgrade at a crossroads: Chatham County and Carver Village residents are shaping plans for a new gym after Savannah has approved an agreement, weighing a smaller one-court option or two-court design funded by SPLOST — get details on options and funding.

Future of local schools: Tomorrow, April 4, Savannah-Chatham County school board president candidates Dr. Dionne Hoskins-Brown and Roger Moss share their visions at a Hungry Club Forum discussion open to the public — get all the details.

Budget trade-offs stir controversy: On March 24, Beaufort County Council voted 6-5 to put over $11 million toward a 5,000-seat USCB convocation center in Bluffton, sparking debate over shifting funds from other projects — get all the funding details.

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Highlights this week:

• Billy Strings rocks Savannah two nights
• Mountain Grass Unit redefines bluegrass live
• Samantha Fish and Tab Benoit electrify
• Get GLP-1s delivered to your door*

💎 Local business spotlight

Sneak-away cocktail time: Whether you crave a spot-on classic or a smart seasonal mix, Alley Cat Lounge keeps it low-key in a cozy basement with a deep spirits library and house-made syrups and infusions. Great for a weeknight wind-down… or for impressing out-of-town friends with “your” place.

Time for fresh kicks: Skip the scrolling and let Globe Shoe Company fit you into shoes that actually feel good. From walk-all-day comfort to low-key dressy, expect an easy upgrade without big-box chaos, plus a staff that’s pleasantly opinionated in the best way… the kind of guidance your closet will thank you for.

Fresh lashes, zero fuss: Mascara on strike? Stone Cold Beauty offers customized lash extensions, lash lifts and tints, plus brow styling from a skilled local pro. From quick fills to full sets, results look natural and last, so you wake up ready to roll all week.

These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.

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📆 Around town this weekend

All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🎨 April First Friday Festivities @ ARTS Southeast | Friday (4/3) at 5:00 PM – Starland’s First Friday delivers the good stuff, with an opening in The Ellis Gallery, “Where We’ve Been, Where We Go” in the Supporter Gallery, Josh Aronson’s residency finale, open studios downstairs, and late hours in the Sulfur Shop. Art, neighbors, and just enough wine.

🦢 Swan Lake @ Savannah Civic Center | Friday (4/3) at 7:00 PM – Nothing beats Tchaikovsky filling the room while 50 dancers spin like your thoughts before coffee. World Ballet Company brings Swan Lake with hand crafted sets, 150 hand sewn costumes, those Little Swans, and the Black Swan’s 32 fouettes. Trust me, big, lush, and genuinely transportive.

🐦 Old Crow Medicine Show @ Lucas Theatre for the Arts | Friday (4/3) at 8:00 PM – Old Crow Medicine Show returns to SMF, marking 25 years by playing O.C.M.S. and Big Iron World back to back. Expect busker-born, foot-stomping chaos, strings snapping, and singalongs you forgot you knew. Skip the museum voice, bring your boots, and someone who loves real-deal twang.

🚗 Spring Cleaning Junk in the Trunk @ Savannah Arts Academy for Visual and Performing Arts | Saturday (4/4) at 9:00 AM – Clear the cobwebs from your trunk and swap stuff for treasures at this free community give-and-take behind Savannah Arts Academy, 49th and Atlantic. Bring your finds, BYO table or tarp, skip the couch and expired cans, and stick around to mind your goods, neighbor.

🐰 Ardsley Park Easter Egg Hunt @ Hull Park | Saturday (4/4) at 10:00 AM – Round up the kids and your coffee, then head to Hull Park for Ardsley’s annual Easter egg hunt, followed by old-school games and activities. Think sweet chaos, squeaky sneakers, and that one golden egg everyone swears they saw. It’s wholesome, quick, and delightfully local.

🧵 Artisan Spotlight – Needle-Felting @ Historic Kennedy Pharmacy | Saturday (4/4) at 1:30 PM – Give your thumbs something to poke that’s not your phone, and make spring happen indoors with artist Lucy Brotmann’s needle-felting workshop. Beginner-friendly, all materials provided, and you’ll leave with cheerful wool flowers, new tricks up your sleeve, and zero pollen.

🐣 Easter Brunch @ Salzburg Ballroom | Sunday (4/5) at 11:00 AM – Think you’ve outgrown the egg hunt? Plant Riverside’s Easter brunch serves shrimp and grits, a proper seafood bar, chef stations, carving, and a dessert spread so good you’ll forgive yourself for not baking. Kids get the Bunny and a petting zoo, you get river views.

Live music & entertainment:

• 4/3 Darrell Scott and more @ Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum – 12:30 PM
• 4/3 Old Crow Medicine Show @ Lucas Theatre for the Arts – 8:00 PM
• 4/3 Le Vent du Nord and more @ Kehoe Iron Works – 8:00 PM
• 4/3 Magnolia Honey @ Barrelhouse South – 9:00 PM
• 4/4 Rockin’ Scott & the Hot Shots @ Kehoe Iron Works – 4:45 PM
• 4/4 Heated Rivalry Rave @ Victory North Savannah – 8:00 PM
• 4/4 Live at the Dew Drop @ Dew Drop Inn – 8:00 PM

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Savannah report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 80°F – Low: 64°F – Precip: 26%

A chance of rain showers between 8am and 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Southeast wind 2 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind 2 to 9 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 82°F – Low: 65°F – Precip: 10%

Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Southeast wind 1 to 13 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

This house is wild

Steps from Lafayette Square in Savannah’s Landmark District, the c.1855 Fitzgerald Pelot Home, a Savannah Gray brick townhome, blends history with updates including a new roof and HVAC. Heart pine floors, soaring ceilings and millwork shine. A double parlor with crystal chandeliers and twin fireplaces opens to porch and walled courtyard. A 2-bedroom garden apartment and 2-car garage add versatility.

Take a peek inside →