Any fun and/or spooky stuff going on in Savannah next week?
October 8, 2014 9:10 AM Subscribe
So I'm going to Savannah next week! Are there any amazing events or cool places I should check out? Something Halloween-y would be great.
I'm looking for suggestions for fun events happening in Savannah, GA next week, October 16-19th. We like pretty much anything, but stuff that has to do with music, art, or ghosts would be extra tempting. Also we're on a budget and we won't have any kids with us. So "family friendly" is not needed.
I went to Savannah a couple years ago, so I've already done a ghost tour, went kayaking, rode on a giant steamboat, and ate at Pirate House, Pink House, and Mrs. Wilkes.
We're staying at the Stephen Williams House which is in the historic district, but we'll have a car so we can drive anywhere.
I've looked on Connect Savannah and a few other calendar type stuff online, but any suggestions would be much appreciated!
I'm looking for suggestions for fun events happening in Savannah, GA next week, October 16-19th. We like pretty much anything, but stuff that has to do with music, art, or ghosts would be extra tempting. Also we're on a budget and we won't have any kids with us. So "family friendly" is not needed.
I went to Savannah a couple years ago, so I've already done a ghost tour, went kayaking, rode on a giant steamboat, and ate at Pirate House, Pink House, and Mrs. Wilkes.
We're staying at the Stephen Williams House which is in the historic district, but we'll have a car so we can drive anywhere.
I've looked on Connect Savannah and a few other calendar type stuff online, but any suggestions would be much appreciated!
Look at listings in Connect Savannah. It comes out every week.
posted by mareli at 9:43 AM on October 8, 2014
posted by mareli at 9:43 AM on October 8, 2014
Response by poster: Forgot to mention, we also already did Bonaventure Cemetery! And yes I have already poured over every listing on Connect Savannah, and lots of other online event calendars.
posted by silverstatue at 9:46 AM on October 8, 2014
posted by silverstatue at 9:46 AM on October 8, 2014
Best answer: Hi, I work at Connect Savannah and would recommend you check out the online version of the print paper, where you can see all the ads which have a lot of listings also. It usually goes up every Tuesday afternoon. Definitely check out Week At A Glance, which will have a lot staff picked listings.
Off the top of my head, there's Blank Page Poetry at the Telfair on the 16th, which is free. The Terror Plantation Haunted House is usually pretty good. The burlesque group Downtown Delilahs put on nice show. Check out Dreadful Pestilence: Savannah Epidemic of 1820, supposed to really good.
But definitely check the calendar on our website just before and while your'e here. The locals are notorious for announcing events until the last minute or so. If you use the menu on the left side of the calendar, you can browse by specific days, time ranges or type of events. You should also be able to find our paper downtown, right down the street from where you're staying.
Have fun!
posted by Brandon Blatcher at 10:25 AM on October 8, 2014 [2 favorites]
Off the top of my head, there's Blank Page Poetry at the Telfair on the 16th, which is free. The Terror Plantation Haunted House is usually pretty good. The burlesque group Downtown Delilahs put on nice show. Check out Dreadful Pestilence: Savannah Epidemic of 1820, supposed to really good.
But definitely check the calendar on our website just before and while your'e here. The locals are notorious for announcing events until the last minute or so. If you use the menu on the left side of the calendar, you can browse by specific days, time ranges or type of events. You should also be able to find our paper downtown, right down the street from where you're staying.
Have fun!
posted by Brandon Blatcher at 10:25 AM on October 8, 2014 [2 favorites]
I am headed to Savannah this weekend, myself. I usually go for one weekend a year. A few suggestions:
You already mentioned eating at the Pirate House, but if you do again - go during lunch and get the buffett.
Also, the blue orb ghost tours are by far the best. There is also a pub crawl ghost tour that is a blast as well, since you won't have any kids with you.
There is also a resturant called Jazz'd that has an amazing jazz band that plays some nights, it's underground and has some of the best tapas I have ever had and delicious mixed drinks!
posted by Sara_NOT_Sarah at 6:39 AM on October 9, 2014
You already mentioned eating at the Pirate House, but if you do again - go during lunch and get the buffett.
Also, the blue orb ghost tours are by far the best. There is also a pub crawl ghost tour that is a blast as well, since you won't have any kids with you.
There is also a resturant called Jazz'd that has an amazing jazz band that plays some nights, it's underground and has some of the best tapas I have ever had and delicious mixed drinks!
posted by Sara_NOT_Sarah at 6:39 AM on October 9, 2014
Response by poster: Thanks for the answers, everyone!
posted by silverstatue at 11:06 AM on October 11, 2014
posted by silverstatue at 11:06 AM on October 11, 2014
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