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    Labor Day Weekend: From concerts to sunset parties, the Savannah area has plenty to do

    By Miguel Legoas, Augusta Chronicle,

    3 days ago

    There's a long weekend just around the corner with Labor Day coming Sept. 2. Looking for some things to do? The Savannah area has plenty to offer. Here are more details on these and other fun-filled events scheduled during the Labor Day weekend:

    Festivals and parties

    Labor Day Beach Blast is 7 p.m. Aug. 30 through Sept. 1 at Tybee Island Pier and Pavilion off Tybrisa Street. There will be a different concert each night and a drone show on Sept 1. The full line up is available on the event's Facebook page .

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    Brews Barks & Bites Festival is noon-4 p.m. Aug. 31 at Pacci Italian Kitchen + Bar in Savannah at 601 East Bay St. There will be a local brewery competition, free treat bags for pets, live music, food, and adoptable pets. Proceeds will benefit the Humane Society of Greater Savannah . Tickets are $75 and are available at eventbrite.com .

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    The 2nd annual Savannah Cultural Festival is noon-6 p.m. Sept. 1 at Kehoe Iron Works in Savannah at 660 East Broughton St. There will be live multicultural performances, food trucks, vendor booths, a panel discussion on community connection, kids zone, photo Booth, raffles with prizes, and a wellness area featuring free meditation, sound baths, and yoga. Admission is free.

    Sunset Party is 6-9 p.m. Sept. 1 at Top Deck Savannah at 125 West River St. There will be a live Dj and drink specials.

    Concerts and live entertainment

    Savannah's Coastal Summer Celebration is all weekend with various concerts scheduled Aug. 29 through Sept. 2 at the Plant Riverside District off River Street. There will also be an outdoor movie with "Night at the Museum." For a full schedule of the acts, go to plantriverside.com .

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    Downtown Delilahs Modern Burlesque Cabaret is every evening Aug. 29-31 at Mata Hari's Speakeasy in Savannah at 306 West Lower Factors Walk. There will be dancing, comedic entertainment, audience games, and other activities. Show times and tickets can be found at eventbrite.com .

    Open Bluegrass Pick is noon-2 p.m. Aug. 31 in Savannah at 2207 Harmon St. Guests are encouraged to bring their own instruments, lead a song, add harmony, and more.

    Coastal Empire Wrestling's "Legends of the Low Country" is 7 p.m. Aug. 31 at VFW Post 660 in Savannah at 5115 Ogeechee Rd. There will be fights, burgers, and beer. General admission is $15, front row costs $20. Guests can get tickets in advance at cash.app .

    Poetry Open Mic Night is 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 2 at PERC Coffee in Savannah at 1802 East Broad St. Those interested in reading should try to show up a little early to sign up.

    Q&A Comedy Night is 9 p.m. to midnight Sept. 2 at Island Breeze in Savannah at 2818 Montgomery St. It's an interactive comedy show encouraging crowd participation. There will also be food, drink, and hookah specials.

    Food with fandom

    "One Dinner to Rule Them All" is 6-9 p.m. Aug. 30 in Savannah at 256 East Perry St. It's an exclusive dining event inspired by the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. The headliner is an eight-course dinner including thematic cocktails and mead. The meal will be complimented by ambient decor, music, and a movie in the background. Tickets are available for about $150 at eventbrite.com .

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    Brunch (Taylor's Version) is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 1 at B&D Burgers in Savannah at 209 West Congress St. There will be food, bottomless mimosas, a DJ spinning Taylor Swift tracks. Participants could also win two tickets to Swift's Eras Tour with airfare and hotel included. For more info, go to bdburgers.net .

    Game nights

    Music Bingo Night is 7-9 p.m. Sept. 2 at Starland Yard in Savannah at 2411 De Soto Ave. There will be music, prizes, and drink specials.

    N64 Game Night is 7-10 p.m. Sept. 2 at Rogue Water in Savannah at 38 Martin Luther King Junior Blvd. Players will enjoy games from the N64 and Xbox like Super Smash Bros, NFL Blitz, GoldenEye 007, and Guitar Hero.

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    More Labor Day fun

    House Cats and House Plants is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 31 at STUMP Savannah at 1612 Bull St. Attendees can hang out with cats among many house plants. All of the cats will be available for adoption.

    Saturday Morning Storytime is 11:30 a.m. Aug. 31 at Barnes & Noble in Savannah at 7804 Abercorn Ext. The reading will be "Little Blue Truck" by Alice Schertle. Updated reading schedules can be found on the store's Instagram page .

    Savannah: Haunted Pub Crawl is 8 p.m. all weekend. Participants start at Tondee's Tavern and will go on to tour the city's historic and haunted bars. Tickets are about $30. For more info and to RSVP yourself, go to getyourguide.com .

    This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Labor Day Weekend: From concerts to sunset parties, the Savannah area has plenty to do

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