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Upcoming Events

Savannah Pride at Plant Riverside District
Who: Plant Riverside District
When: Oct. 19-21
Where: Plant Riverside District
What: Plant Riverside District will celebrate Savannah Pride in style with a fabulous series of inclusive, LGBTQIA+ friendly events from Thursday, Oct. 19 through Saturday, Oct. 21. All events will take place at Plant Riverside District, located on Savannah’s historic riverfront at 400 W. River St. Special experiences available only at Plant Riverside District include the side-splitting humor of award-winning comedian and “Curb Your Enthusiasm” star Jen Kober on Oct. 19 and high-energy performances by drag superstar Allyson Stone and friends at the Cosmic Countdown Pride Party on Oct. 20 and the “Brunchy” Drag Brunch on Oct. 21. Visit plantriverside.com/ to learn more.

Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival
Who: Richmond Hill Bryan County Chamber of Commerce
When: Oct. 20-22
Where: JF Gregory Park
What: Richmond Hill will soon host the 24th annual Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival beginning with a Special Needs Day Friday, Oct. 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. before the festival opens to the public later that evening. Throughout the weekend festival goers can enjoy many delicious seafood options in addition to carnival rides and games and arts and crafts vendors. Live performances from the 3rd Infantry Division Band along with acts like Derrick Flowers and Will Moseley will take the stage. To learn more and purchase tickets, visit goseafoodfestival.com.

Savannah VOICE at Savannah Pride
Who: Savannah VOICE Festival
When: Saturday, Oct. 21 from 12-7 p.m.
Where: Ellis Square
What: Savannah VOICE will have a booth at the Savannah Pride Festival where live performances will take place at the top of each hour. Other vendors and festivities will occur over the festival weekend. Visit firstcitypridecenter.org/savannah-pride for a full list of events.

“Every1KnowsSome1” Domestic Violence Awareness Conference
Who: SAFE Shelter Center for Domestic Violence Services
When: Thursday, Oct. 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Savannah Civic Center
What: SAFE Shelter will host “Every1KnowsSome1,” its second annual domestic violence awareness conference. The keynote speaker will be Jan Christiansen, the executive director of the Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Additional speakers will share tools on how to recognize domestic violence and offer resources to empower victims. For more information, please contact Doretha Rice or T’erra Ross at 912-629-0026 or drice@safeshelter.org.

Multi-Neighborhood Celebration & Fall Festival
Who: Hello Neighbor Sav and Holly Heights Neighborhood Association
When: Saturday, Oct. 28 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Daffin Heights Community Garden
What: Hello Neighbor Sav is hosting a fall festival featuring speakers, live musical performances, artists, vendors and more. The event will include a trunk-o-treat and pumpkin decorating contest along with other exciting youth activities. Visit helloneighborsav.com to learn more.

This article appears in Connect Savannah | October, 2023.

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