Community Events
The following Calendar of Events listings have been provided by event venues, individual organizers and readers of Georgia Magazine.
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Event List
- -Atlanta MetroFood & Drink, Kids & Family, Leisure & Recreation
The Dekalb Carnival is April 11 through April 21.
Experience the sights, sounds and aromas of the midway with rides and games for all ages and tasty fair food for every appetite.
Admission is free Monday - Thursday, $5 Friday-Sunday, and free every day for kids 36 inches and shorter. Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36 inches and taller) are $37 on site ($2 cash discount) while supplies last or online before 5 p.m., April 11, for $29 each, 2/$55 or 4/$99. Visit the website for advance ride ticket savings, discount coupons for rides and food, and event updates.
Guests under age 21 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian 21+. Midway hours: 5-10 p.m., Monday-Thursday; 5-11 p.m., Friday; noon-11 p.m., Saturday; noon-10 p.m., Sunday. Parking is free.
For more information, call (866) 666-3247.
- -Classic SouthTheater
April 22-23 - Performance starts at 7 p.m..
"The Thorn" tells the epic story of God’s love for the world and the spiritual battle for all humanity. Often described as cirque meets the passion of Jesus, "The Thorn" is an immersive show featuring live music, drama, aerial acts, movement arts, modern dance and big visual effects. Join our more than 1 million fans who have experienced "The Thorn" live!
Tickets: $39.50-$75.
For tickets visit: https://www.ticketmaster.com/the-thorn-evans-georgia-04-22-2024/event/0E005F863EAD51FA?CAMEFROM=CFC_COLUMBIA_COUNTY_WEB_VEN_TT042224
Contact ochalmers@columbiacountyga.gov for more information
- Atlanta MetroCommunity
Join us during our Earth Day Celebration, where a diverse range of activities awaits participants of all ages.
Engage in the Green Guardians Workshop brought to you by the Gwinnett County Public Library to delve into the realm of renewable energy sources, while also crafting a hands-on STEM project to take home.
Be Active Gwinnett will host outdoor activities, allowing attendees to embrace the joy of being active amidst the beauty of nature.
Explore the Southeast Plant Show Market, featuring an assortment of plant and artisan vendors, and bring a touch of greenery into your life.
Cap off the day with a special screening of the classic movie, "FernGully" and sunset yoga, while enjoying eco-friendly treats.
Join us on at the Lawrenceville Lawn from 3-8 p.m. for a day of environmental education, hands-on fun and a celebration of our responsibility as stewards of this beautiful planet.
Admission is free, and all are welcome to partake in the festivities!
- -Atlanta MetroArt Exhibit
Indulge your senses and explore bespoke style at DESIGN ADAC, April 23-25, with three days of programming featuring an inviting lineup of keynote speakers, refreshing showroom presentations, remarkable collaborations, exciting celebrations and much more.
Free to attend. Registration is required and opens March 19. Join the conversation with #DESIGNADAC.
- Atlanta MetroCommunity, Education, Home & Garden
What does the inheritable home of tomorrow look like? Four celebrated design professionals known for pushing the limits of high design: Melanie Turner, Stan Benecki, Mark Williams, and Niki Papadopoulos reveal their methodologies, from cutting-edge interior architecture to innovative materials and unique custom furnishings. Join moderator and Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Publisher Elizabeth Ralls, as the five discuss the nuance behind these design pros’ craftsmanship.
Join Turner, Benecki, Williams, and Papadopoulos in the Thibaut showroom following the presentation. Turner will sign copies of her book, “Inviting Interiors.” While visiting the showroom be sure to preview Thibaut’s new
collections, Sojourn, Grasscloth Resource 6, and Locale, an outdoor lifestyle collection. - Atlanta MetroCommunity, Education, Home & Garden
In conversation from 1-3 p.m. with Veranda Editor-in-Chief Steele Marcoux, the influential designer Alexa Hampton explores the evolution of her pre-war Manhattan apartment as a creative sanctuary and instructive laboratory.
Following the presentation, please join Hampton and Marcoux in the Logan Gardens showroom, Suite 506, for a reception. Be inspired by Hampton’s timeless and classic outdoor furniture collections for Woodard. Copies of her book, “Alexa Hampton: Design, Style & Influence,” will be available for signing.
- Atlanta MetroHome & Garden
Houston-based interior designer Paloma Contreras will be on hand to discuss all things transitional style – how to define, curate, and accomplish through her love of antique pieces and contemporary spaces. Joining Contreras will be Chad James, founder and principal of the Chad James Group, based in Nashville, Tenn. Join Modern Luxury Interiors Atlanta’s Editor-in-Chief Caroline Bentley Edwards as the two explore how to bridge the gap between strong design styles and inspiration for your next project.
Following the presentation, join Contreras, James, and Edwards in UpCountry Home’s beautifully appointed showroom, Suite 401, to get your own signed copy of Contreras’ book, “The New Classic Home: Modern Meets Traditional Style,” and toast to a wonderful afternoon!
- Northeast Georgia MountainsConcert
The University of North Georgia Singers, Le Belle Voci, UNG Chorale and the Truett-McConnell University Chorale will present Choral Explosion Tuesday, April 23, beginning at 7 p.m.
The directors for the event are Dr. John Broman and Dr. Lauren Ringwall from UNG and Dr. Kenneth Gabrielse from Truett-McConnell.
The program is free and the public is cordially invited to attend.
- Atlanta MetroCommunity, Education, Home & Garden
Acclaimed interior designer Corey Damen Jenkins and noteworthy architect Aimee Buccellato join Veranda Editor-in-Chief Steele Marcoux for an intimate and insightful conversation about the true meaning of luxury and how we might challenge ourselves to redefine it.
Following the presentation, please join Jenkins, Buccellato, and Marcoux in the Century Showroom, Suite 212, for a reception and signing of Jenkins’ book, “Design Remix: A New Spin on Traditional Rooms,” and immerse yourself in Jenkins’ current collection for Hancock & Moore that takes inspiration from Ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman architecture, Art Deco, and the Viennese Secessionist Period.
- Atlanta MetroCommunity, Education, Home & Garden
Join Atlanta Magazine’s Home Editor Betsy Riley with gallery owner Gregg Irby, artist Charlie Hanavich, and designers Jessica Davis and Roger Higgins to explore the fundamental role art plays in the design process. From educating clients on the value of art to selecting pieces that perfectly complement a space, these experts will share what it takes to add the perfect finishing touch to make any interior a true work of art.
Following the presentation, join Irby, Hanavich, Davis, Higgins, and Riley for a reception at Englishman’s Fine Furnishings, Suite 417. While you’re in the showroom, peruse Englishman’s collection of European fine furnishings, including antique and vintage furniture, upholstered and leather seating, custom furniture, and more.
- Atlanta MetroCommunity, Education, Home & Garden
In conversation with interior designer to the stars Martyn Lawrence Bullard and A-list photographer Douglas Friedman, Veranda Executive Editor Ellen McGauley explores the artistic journey of the two American visionaries, from defining perfection to understanding their principles of visual storytelling; starting at 10 a.m.
Following the presentation, the owners of Hector Finch Lighting welcome you to join Bullard, Friedman, and McGauley for a book signing and reception in the R HUGHES showroom, Suite 320. Experience the craftsmanship and creativity of one of the UK’s leading lighting brands and meet the principals, Hector and Emma Finch. Copies of Bullard’s recent book, “Star Style: Interiors of Martyn Lawrence Bullard,” will also be available for purchase and signing.
- Atlanta MetroCommunity, Education, Home & Garden
On this dynamic panel, Veranda Executive Editor Ellen McGauley delves into the nuances of understanding the market, expanding your brand, defining success and other must-know details with esteemed interior designers Denise McGaha, Noz Nozawa, and Ray Booth.
Following the presentation, please join McGaha, Nozawa, Booth, and McGauley in the Fabricut showroom, Suite 307, for a reception, while viewing McGaha’s new collection and the rest of Fabricut’s latest offerings.
- Magnolia MidlandsTheater
Prepare for an evening full of hilarity during the Dublin Main Street Players’ Main Street Shorts, a collection of comedic one act plays, on April 26th and 27th. The featured shows are "Men Who Worry Too Much and Hug Too Little," "Bothered," "Accused of Comedy," and "A Pink Cadillac Nightmare." Shows will be held in the North Fellowship Hall of First Baptist Church at 405 Bellevue Avenue. The building is located atop the small hill on the corner of North Church Street and Tucker Street. Main Street Shorts is a showcase of four one-act plays at 6:30 PM with light catering provided during intermission. Ticket are $15 and available at Morris Bank - Downtown and Colleen's China.
- -Scenic Southwest GeorgiaCommunity
Held in historic downtown Thomasville, the Rose Show has been a Southwest Georgia tradition since 1922. Over the years, flower shows, entertainment, an artisan market, an antique car show, a parade and much more have been added to create a true community celebration.
- Northwest GeorgiaTheater
Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks, a play by American playwright Richard Alfieri, has two characters: Lily, the formidable widow of a Baptist minister, and Michael, an acerbic dance instructor hired to give her lessons. Lily lives alone on Florida's gulf coast. Her tutor, Michael, had to leave his life as a chorus boy on Broadway, taking work as a dance instructor.
As the play opens, Lilly is waiting for her first of six weekly in-home dance lessons. She is Michael's first client, and their first lesson does not go well. Each lies to the other about their lives. Their relationship is antagonistic at first, but as the lessons continue, a close friendship develops. They begin to enjoy time together outside of their lessons, sharing their deepest secrets and gifts.
The play runs for three weekends from April 26 thru May 12 (Friday and Saturday shows, 7:30 p.m. Sunday shows, 2 p.m.).
Tickets available online at taterpatchplayers.org or at the theater one hour before the show begins.
- Magnolia MidlandsOutdoors
Located on Madison Street in Downtown Dublin GA, the Market on Madison is a premier open-air venue buzzing with activity. A community-driven experience, vendors and visitors come together to celebrate the richness of local flavors each Saturday morning 7:30 AM until 12:30 PM from April through mid October. Patrons can also find a variety of handmade crafts and original art, and find fun activities for the Little Sprouts throughout the season! Over the last several years, Dublin’s Farmers Market has experienced much growth, noting more than 30 vendors each week and 350 patrons during peak produce season.
- Magnolia MidlandsTheater
Prepare for an evening full of hilarity during the Dublin Main Street Players’ Main Street Shorts, a collection of comedic one act plays, on April 26th and 27th. The featured shows are "Men Who Worry Too Much and Hug Too Little," "Bothered," "Accused of Comedy," and "A Pink Cadillac Nightmare." Shows will be held in the North Fellowship Hall of First Baptist Church at 405 Bellevue Avenue. The building is located atop the small hill on the corner of North Church Street and Tucker Street. Main Street Shorts is a showcase of four one-act plays at 6:30 PM with light catering provided during intermission. Ticket are $15 and available at Morris Bank - Downtown and Colleen's China.
- Georgia's CoastHome & Garden
The 18th Annual Tabby and Tillandsia Garden Walk is presented by Cassina Garden Club featuring a tour of 6 island gardens from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $35 prior to the tour and $40 on the event day. A plant sale and garden party will be free to the public at the Historic Tabby Cabins, 1195 Arthur J. Moore Dr. The garden party will feature Annie Akins from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Rain or shine!
For more information visit www.cassinagardenclub.org
- Atlanta Metro, Northeast Georgia MountainsKids & Family, Leisure & Recreation
Come join us for some fun on the farm this spring at Washington Farms! Our Super Spring Saturdays feature fun farm activities including wagon rides, petting zoo, jumping pillows, cow train, ziplines, paintball and much more! The activities will be open every Saturday from April 13 until May 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Be sure to try our delicious homemade strawberry ice cream, slushies, hand-squeezed lemonade, and fresh popped kettle corn while you’re here! Check out our website for hours, pricing and a complete list of activities.
- Historic HeartlandCharity Event, Community, Craft Fair, Kids & Family
The Autism Awareness Festival, held on the last Saturday in April in Forsyth, is a day of promoting community awareness, inclusion and education about disability, while providing a place to foster friendships and show families facing developmental disability love and support. The event lasts from 8 a.m- 3 p.m. and includes a 5K trail race and other family fun.