Savannah Memorial Day weekend occasions information

FRIDAY, MAY 22

Savannah Steel Home Opener

Women’s hoops lovers, the time has lastly come to welcome the Savannah Steel to Enmarket Arena for his or her dwelling opener on Friday, May 22. The Steel is among the 4 inaugural franchises of the Upshot League, a developmental ladies’s basketball league using the waves of the rising reputation of the game.

The crew will play its first dwelling recreation towards the Greensboro Groove, and towards the Jacksonville Waves on Sunday, May 24. The roster consists of Que Morrison, who performed for the University of Georgia, Harvard graduate Harmoni Turner who was drafted to the WNBA final yr, and Lady Vol Zee Spearman.

The Steel misplaced their first recreation towards Greensboro Groove 85-81, and the next recreation to the Greensboro Groove 107-105 in double time beyond regulation.

Tickets are nonetheless obtainable on ticketmaster.com

David Nail

After welcoming singer and Grammy award-winner Phoebe Bridgers to Victory North in a shock pop-up Monday evening, the venue will welcome extra Grammy-nominated expertise this week with Country music artist David Nail. Nail is performing a solo acoustic present at 8 p.m. on Friday evening.

Tickets are nonetheless obtainable however the sale ends soon.

SLAM Market

The Savannah Local Artists Market returns for its eleventh market, showcasing over 80 artists working throughout a variety of mediums together with superb artwork, textiles, pictures, sculpture, jewellery, pottery, blended media and extra.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m., May 23, 3000 Bee Road https://slamsav.com

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Hotel Bardo Memorial Day Weekend

Spend the day poolside with Hotel Bardo, with a festive pop-up that includes ice cream sandwiches, candy treats, and traditional scorching canine carts all weekend lengthy. Guests may also get pleasure from a particular activation from Saltgrass Spa, full with refreshing popsicles and wellness-inspired facilities together with eye masks, hydration sticks and sunscreen.

May 23 to May 25, 700 Drayton Street https://www.staybardo.com

Honor and Heritage Bonaventure Cemetery Tours

Celebrate Memorial Day weekend with a significant journey by way of the historic great thing about Bonaventure Cemetery. This particular expertise honors Savannah’s wealthy heritage and the tales of those that formed its previous.

10 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 22 to May 25, 330 Bonaventure Rd., https://bonaventurecemeterytours.com

Flags for the Fallen

Honor and keep in mind the 26,000 airmen of the Eighth Air Force who by no means returned dwelling throughout World War II by way of this highly effective Memorial Day tribute that includes 1000’s of commemorative flags.

10 a.m. to five p.m., May 22 to May 25, 175 Bourne Avenue https://www.mightyeighth.org/flagsforthefallen/

Spirits of Savannah

Experience Savannah’s supernatural aspect this Memorial Day weekend with an unforgettable ghost tour by way of the Hostess City’s most haunted streets. Advance reserving required.

May 22 to May 25, 404 Abercorn Street https://6thsenseworld.com

Memorial Day Cornhole Tournament

Join the enjoyable and compete for prizes Sunday, May 24, at Plant Riverside District for a cornhole match alongside the Savannah Riverfront. 

1 p.m., May 24, 400 W. River Street