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
- 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
Fall in love with Dublin Community Theatre’s performance of The Music Man at Theatre Dublin on Thursday, July 25th at 7 PM, Friday, July 26th at 7 PM, and Saturday, July 27th at 2 PM and 7 PM.
Harold Hill, a fast-talking traveling salesman, pulls one over on the citizens of River City by convincing them to buy instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band he promises to set up. Unbeknownst to them, he knows nothing about music and plans to skip town with the money. Before he can leave, Harold falls for Marian, a librarian and piano teacher who sees through his tricks but eventually falls in love herself.
Tickets for The Music Man are $20 for General Admission and $10 for children 12 and under. VIP tickets are available for $25 and include 2 drinks.
- -Historic HeartlandTheater
Backlot's Own Original Youth Actors (BOOYA for short) present "The Alibis."
When eccentric billionaire J. Leslie Arlington is murdered, a clueless detective finds the suspects are all reluctant to admit their alibis . . . because they were all committing other ridiculous crimes at the time. You never know what's coming next when your suspects include disgruntled chefs, teen detectives and vengeful divas. But one thing's for certain: Every alibi is absolutely absurd.
Friday and Saturday shows start at 7:30 p.m. Sunday shows start at 2:30 p.m.
- Atlanta MetroEducation, Kids & Family, Leisure & Recreation, Other, Outdoors
PARENTS, ENJOY A WELL-DESERVED NIGHT OFF!
Send your kids to the Zoo for a wildly fun and educational evening with our trained educators.
Activities are purposefully designed for children ages 5-11 and include a guided after-hours tour of the Zoo, games and activities, crafts, story time and a pizza dinner.
UPCOMING SUMMER 2024 DATES:
June 15
June 29
July 13
July 27TIME:
5-9 p.m.AGE RANGE:
5-11 years oldCOST:
$42 per childMEMBER COST:
$35 per childTHEMES:
- June 15: Night Flyers – Owls and Bats
- June 29: Radical Reptiles – Turtles, Lizards and Snakes
- July 13: Bird Brains – Songbirds, Raptors and Waterfowl
- July 27: Savanna Giants – Elephants, Giraffes and Rhinos
- Atlanta MetroKids & Family, Other, Outdoors
Join the Animal Care Team and one of our talented animal artists, meeting either the Zoo’s “VanGoat” or “Baaahlo,” and take home a unique work of art in this unforgettable experience.
Learn about the positive reinforcement training process of becoming an animal artist. See firsthand the ways this enrichment activity fits into high standards of care for animals at the Zoo when you meet a goat or sheep and see their art creation in action. Please note that we cannot guarantee a specific animal for your program.
- Meet at the Petting Zoo area of Outback Station 15 minutes before the Wild Encounter start time.
- Please note that availability is limited for all Wild Encounters.
- Includes one (1) take-home canvas per registered group.
DAYS AVAILABLE:
Saturdays at 3:15 p.m.COST: $75 per group of up to four people, + individual Zoo Admission | Includes one painting per group of four people.
MEMBER COST: $67.50 | Includes one painting per group of four people.
AGE RANGE: All ages
AGE SPECIFICATIONS:
- Youths 15 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult.
- There must be one adult in attendance with each registration.
- Youth 3 and under must remain with their adult group members at all times.
- Atlanta MetroCommunity, Education, History, Kids & Family, Other, Outdoors
Explore the world with Zoo Atlanta!
Experience the dynamic cultures and rich biodiversity that surround us at Zoo Atlanta’s world culture festival.
Travel from Africa to the Americas, and from Europe to Asia and the Pacific, via special entertainment and activities for the entire family. Help us celebrate our world’s amazing wildlife and the beautiful places they call home.
This is a rain-or-shine event. Free for general admission and Zoo Atlanta Members.
July 27 and 28
10 a.m.-3 p.m.PARTICIPATE: Interested in performing or hosting an activity at Wild World Weekend 2024? This is a fun opportunity to showcase your culture with thousands of Zoo guests of all ages and backgrounds. We are always looking for cultural groups and entertainers, including: Musicians, bands or ensemble, dance groups, performance artists or group demonstrations and cultural family activities.
- Atlanta MetroKids & Family, Other, Outdoors
No creature looms larger over the savanna than the African elephant, and you’ll agree when you come face-to-trunk with one at Zoo Atlanta! Meet Tara or Kelly while learning why they are such important ambassadors for their species.
During this Wild Encounter experience, you will learn about elephants with a Zoo Educator before heading behind the scenes to meet up with members of the Elephant Care Team and find out more about elephant care at the Zoo. Of course, no Elephant Wild Encounter would be complete without the opportunity to hand-feed one of the “girls” an afternoon snack.
- Meet at the Zambezi Elephant Center 15 minutes before the Wild Encounter.
- Please note that availability is limited for all Wild Encounters.
DAYS AVAILABLE:
Every Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 2 p.m.COST: $130 + Zoo admission | MEMBER COST: $117
AGE RANGE: 4 and up
AGE SPECIFICATIONS:
- Children must be 4 years old and up to participate.
- Children 15 years old and under must be accompanied by a ticketed Wild Encounter adult.
- There must be one ticketed Wild Encounter adult for every two ticketed children, 15 years old and under.
- Atlanta MetroEducation, Kids & Family, Other, Outdoors
We can’t plan a trip to Madagascar for you, but we can help you meet one of its most iconic native species. Experience our Lemur Wild Encounter!
Meet and feed some of the amazing primates that make the island of Madagascar one of Earth’s richest and most dynamic natural ecosystems, and learn what you can do to help one of the most endangered groups of mammals on the planet.
- Meet outside the entrance to The Living Treehouse 15 minutes before the Wild Encounter.
- Please note that availability is limited for all Wild Encounters.
DAYS AVAILABLE:
Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 11 a.m.COST: $45 + Zoo admission | MEMBER COST: $41
AGE RANGE: 4 and up
AGE SPECIFICATIONS:
- Children must be 4 years old and up to participate.
- Children 15 years old and under must be accompanied by a ticketed Wild Encounter adult.
- There must be one ticketed Wild Encounter adult for every two ticketed children, 15 years old and under.
- Atlanta MetroKids & Family, Other, Outdoors
Meet the ancient giants of Aldabra Atoll. See and feed one of the world’s largest living tortoise species in the only Wild Encounter experience that allows guests to share the same space with the animals.
The Aldabra Tortoise Wild Encounter is unique in that participants can experience meeting a tortoise up close, inside their habitat.
- Meet at the Aldabra giant tortoise habitat at Scaly Slimy Spectacular 15 minutes before the Wild Encounter.
- Please note that this encounter brings you up-close to an animal in a staff-only area with an Animal Care Team member but does take place in public view.
DAYS AVAILABLE:
Every Monday, Friday and Saturday at 3:15 p.m. until August 19, 2024COST: $45 + Zoo admission | MEMBER COST: $41
AGE RANGE: 4 and up
AGE SPECIFICATIONS:
- Children must be 4 years old and up to participate.
- Children 15 years old and under must be accompanied by a ticketed Wild Encounter adult.
- There must be one ticketed Wild Encounter adult for every two ticketed children, 15 years old and under.
- Atlanta MetroKids & Family, Other, Outdoors
We welcome you to the wild world of warthogs! Come explore what it takes to care for these charismatic creatures and their neighbors in the African Savanna.
Do warthogs really have warts? Get an up-close look and see! Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at Zoo Atlanta’s African Savanna and give the warthogs a favorite treat. You’ll also meet members of the Zoo’s Animal Care Team and find out what goes into the care of warthogs and other savanna animals.
- Meet outside the warthog habitat near the SweetWater Beer Garden 15 minutes (at 12:45) before the Wild Encounter to check in.
- Please note that availability is limited for all Wild Encounters.
- This encounter is not ADA accessible.
- All guests must wear closed-toed shoes on this encounter.
DAYS AVAILABLE:
Warthog Wild Encounters will run from March 29 – November 11, 2024.
Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday at 1 p.m.COST: $45 + Zoo admission | MEMBER COST: $41
AGE RANGE: 4 and up
AGE SPECIFICATIONS:
- Children must be 4 years old and up to participate.
- Children 15 years old and under must be accompanied by a ticketed Wild Encounter adult.
- There must be one ticketed Wild Encounter adult for every two ticketed children 15 years old and under.
- Magnolia MidlandsConcert
Marc Broussard is bringing his "Carencro 20th Anniversary Tour" to The Martin Centre Preservation Co. on Saturday, July 27.
Doors open at 7 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m.
Special Guest: Derrick Dove & the Peacekeepers! Tickets will be available this Friday at 10:00am at www.themartincentre.com
- Atlanta MetroConcert
Cobb Idol is a live concert competition where the best voices in Cobb battle it out for the chance to be named this year's Cobb Idol!
There are two VIP opportunities for this event:
*Premier VIP Dessert & Drink Course Experience: This experience includes early access to The Strand's Lumiere Lounge for dessert and cocktails at 6:10 p.m., premiere seating at 7 p.m. and a mini VIP pre-concert at 7:10 p.m.
*VIP Pre-Concert Experience: This experience includes early access to priority seating at 7 p.m., two drink tickets and a mini VIP pre-concert at 7:10 p.m.
Event Schedule:
6:10 p.m. - Premiere VIP Lobby Doors/Premiere VIP Dessert & Drinks Experience begins
7 p.m. - Lobby Doors/Seating for VIP Pre-Concert Experience
7:30 p.m. - Lobby Doors/Seating for All Tickets begins
8 p.m. - Showtime (Approximately 2 hours including Intermission)
Sponsorships are still available. To learn more, contact Taylor Rambo at taylor@strandmarietta.org.
- Atlanta MetroCraft Fair
The Creator’s Market is back, bringing unstoppable creativity to Atlantic Station, featuring a special market on Friday, July 5, from 4-10 p.m. Shop locally and celebrate Atlanta’s artisans every Saturday (11 a.m.-9 p.m.) and Sunday (12-7 p.m.) in July with festive art, jewelry, couture and more, all while supporting the makers of the South.
- Atlanta MetroArt Exhibit, Community, Other, Theater
Join us on July 27, 5-9 p.m., at the Lawrenceville Lawn for an evening dedicated to celebrating the arts!
Enjoy live entertainment, including a cabaret performance by the Aurora Theatre All-Stars; glassblowing demonstrations by Cavalry Glassblowing Studio; pottery and musical theatre performances by the School of the Arts students; aerialists, caricature artists, dancers and more.
Explore the artist alley showcasing diverse styles and mediums, shop for unique handcrafted goods from local artisans and indulge your creative side with hands-on crafts and activities hosted by downtown businesses.
Whether you're an art enthusiast or seeking a night of entertainment, Evening of the Arts guarantees an unforgettable experience. Highlights include an artisan market, terrarium crafting with T&T Plants, painting workshops and interactive art installations.
- Historic HeartlandCommunity, Food & Drink, Kids & Family, Outdoors
Head out to Culloden for a farming good time at the 2nd Annual Hummingbird Farms Farm Tour! There will be vendors and food trucks and fresh produce for sale!
The event is on Saturday, July 27, from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
- -Historic HeartlandTheater
Backlot's Own Original Youth Actors (BOOYA for short) present "The Alibis."
When eccentric billionaire J. Leslie Arlington is murdered, a clueless detective finds the suspects are all reluctant to admit their alibis . . . because they were all committing other ridiculous crimes at the time. You never know what's coming next when your suspects include disgruntled chefs, teen detectives and vengeful divas. But one thing's for certain: Every alibi is absolutely absurd.
Friday and Saturday shows start at 7:30 p.m. Sunday shows start at 2:30 p.m.
- Atlanta MetroCommunity, Education, History, Kids & Family, Other, Outdoors
Explore the world with Zoo Atlanta!
Experience the dynamic cultures and rich biodiversity that surround us at Zoo Atlanta’s world culture festival.
Travel from Africa to the Americas, and from Europe to Asia and the Pacific, via special entertainment and activities for the entire family. Help us celebrate our world’s amazing wildlife and the beautiful places they call home.
This is a rain-or-shine event. Free for general admission and Zoo Atlanta Members.
July 27 and 28
10 a.m.-3 p.m.PARTICIPATE: Interested in performing or hosting an activity at Wild World Weekend 2024? This is a fun opportunity to showcase your culture with thousands of Zoo guests of all ages and backgrounds. We are always looking for cultural groups and entertainers, including: Musicians, bands or ensemble, dance groups, performance artists or group demonstrations and cultural family activities.
- Atlanta MetroKids & Family, Other, Outdoors
No creature looms larger over the savanna than the African elephant, and you’ll agree when you come face-to-trunk with one at Zoo Atlanta! Meet Tara or Kelly while learning why they are such important ambassadors for their species.
During this Wild Encounter experience, you will learn about elephants with a Zoo Educator before heading behind the scenes to meet up with members of the Elephant Care Team and find out more about elephant care at the Zoo. Of course, no Elephant Wild Encounter would be complete without the opportunity to hand-feed one of the “girls” an afternoon snack.
- Meet at the Zambezi Elephant Center 15 minutes before the Wild Encounter.
- Please note that availability is limited for all Wild Encounters.
DAYS AVAILABLE:
Every Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 2 p.m.COST: $130 + Zoo admission | MEMBER COST: $117
AGE RANGE: 4 and up
AGE SPECIFICATIONS:
- Children must be 4 years old and up to participate.
- Children 15 years old and under must be accompanied by a ticketed Wild Encounter adult.
- There must be one ticketed Wild Encounter adult for every two ticketed children, 15 years old and under.
- Atlanta MetroEducation, Kids & Family, Other, Outdoors
We can’t plan a trip to Madagascar for you, but we can help you meet one of its most iconic native species. Experience our Lemur Wild Encounter!
Meet and feed some of the amazing primates that make the island of Madagascar one of Earth’s richest and most dynamic natural ecosystems, and learn what you can do to help one of the most endangered groups of mammals on the planet.
- Meet outside the entrance to The Living Treehouse 15 minutes before the Wild Encounter.
- Please note that availability is limited for all Wild Encounters.
DAYS AVAILABLE:
Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 11 a.m.COST: $45 + Zoo admission | MEMBER COST: $41
AGE RANGE: 4 and up
AGE SPECIFICATIONS:
- Children must be 4 years old and up to participate.
- Children 15 years old and under must be accompanied by a ticketed Wild Encounter adult.
- There must be one ticketed Wild Encounter adult for every two ticketed children, 15 years old and under.
- Atlanta MetroKids & Family, Other, Outdoors
We welcome you to the wild world of warthogs! Come explore what it takes to care for these charismatic creatures and their neighbors in the African Savanna.
Do warthogs really have warts? Get an up-close look and see! Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at Zoo Atlanta’s African Savanna and give the warthogs a favorite treat. You’ll also meet members of the Zoo’s Animal Care Team and find out what goes into the care of warthogs and other savanna animals.
- Meet outside the warthog habitat near the SweetWater Beer Garden 15 minutes (at 12:45) before the Wild Encounter to check in.
- Please note that availability is limited for all Wild Encounters.
- This encounter is not ADA accessible.
- All guests must wear closed-toed shoes on this encounter.
DAYS AVAILABLE:
Warthog Wild Encounters will run from March 29 – November 11, 2024.
Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday at 1 p.m.COST: $45 + Zoo admission | MEMBER COST: $41
AGE RANGE: 4 and up
AGE SPECIFICATIONS:
- Children must be 4 years old and up to participate.
- Children 15 years old and under must be accompanied by a ticketed Wild Encounter adult.
- There must be one ticketed Wild Encounter adult for every two ticketed children 15 years old and under.