Coastal Ga. Weekend: Savannah And Coastal Events Feb. 1-4

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Dayton Contemporary Dance Company will perform Friday as part of the Savannah Black Heritage Festival. / Dayton Contemporary Dance Company on Facebook

Start your February right with some tips from Tanya Milton, Vice President of the Savannah Tribune, and Joshua Peacock, freelance writer and Do Savannah columnist.Tanya Milton and Joshua Peacock offer some weekend suggestions.

Joshua's picks:

-Start the weekend a little early with a punk show at the Jinx. Athens band Shehehe will join Savannah's own Jeff Two-Names and the Born Agains and Ramages. Thursday, 10 p.m.; $8.

-You've still got a few more days to sample some of Savannah's finest dining during Savannah Restaurant Week. Pay a fixed price for a three-course meal at Alligator Soul, 39 Rue de Jean and more. Through Sunday; $30 per person.

-February is just starting, which means it's time for another First Fridays in Starland. This month's outing will feature a street fair by Sulfur Studios, including art vendors, live music and painting, food trucks and more. Friday, 6-9 p.m.; free.

-Enjoy some indie jams at El-Rocko Lounge when Rare Creatures, Myfever and Youngster come to town. Saturday, 11 p.m.- 2 a.m.; free.

Tanya's picks:

-It's American Hearth Month, and WomenHeart Savannah is hosting a whole array of events with St. Joseph's/Candler, including health fairs and events for seniors. Full schedule here.

-Celebrate the start of the Savannah Black Heritage Festival with a dance performance by the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company at the Johnny Mercer Theater. Friday, 7:30 p.m.; free. Festival runs through Feb. 18; full schedule here.

-Enjoy an evening of great food and art at Pin Point Heritage Museum's Art & Oysters. The museum's annual fundraiser features the work of artist Jerome Meadows and tasty soul food by Creative Catering. Saturday, 6-9 p.m.; $100.