Lalah Hathaway at Center Stage
February 11, 2018, 3:00 pm 1374 West Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA
This mesmerizing singer performs work from her new album, “honestly,” in an all-ages show, with an additional show at 7 pm. Purchase tickets at ticketmaster.com.
Great Backyard Bird Count
Smith Gilbert Gardens, 2382 Pine Mountain Road Kennesaw, Georgia 30152
Participate in the worldwide Great Backyard Bird Count and learn about birding! Participants can join in a bird walk with Pat Pepper; children are welcome and will learn about different nesting habits and what birds’ beaks can tell us.
Atlanta Opera presents The Daughter of the Regiment
February 24, 2018, 8:00 pm at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, GA
Marie is a spirited and charming tomboy, adopted and raised by a French army regiment, and she has fallen in love with the handsome Tonio. When she receives new information about her identity, she must decide whether to follow her place in society, or follow her heart. Additional performance dates and times and other information at atlantaopera.org
2018 Atlanta Chinese Lunar New Year Festival
February 17, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Culture Center of Taipei Economic & Cultural Office in Atlanta, 5377 New Peachtree Road, Chamblee
Price: Admission: $5 per person. Children under 3ft. 6 in. free.
Celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year for the Year of the Dog 2018 with performances of the lion dance and dragon dance along with great food and festive fun. Information at facebook.com/AtlantaChineseLunarNewYearFestival or 770-451-4456.
Black History Month Parade
Saturday, February 24, 2018, 1:00PM
Historic Sweet Auburn district downtown
Parade begins at Hurt Park
Atlanta’s own Black History Month parade is a can’t-miss event in anyone’s book. For details such as route and participants, visit blackhistorymonthparade.com
2018 Polar Plunge
Saturday February 24th, 2018
Gates open at 11:00 am, Plunge at 1:00 pm
Acworth Beach at Cauble Park
4425 Beach St NW, Acworth, GA 30101
Polar Plunge is the largest fundraising effort benefiting Special Olympics and many states across the nation participate in this annual event through the efforts of their Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) program. Acworth Beach will once again be the backdrop for a day of chilly fun including live music, food and prizes. Participants (teams and individuals) who collect pledges from friends and family totaling at least $50 secure their plunging spot!
For more information visit plungega.org
Sip & Swine BBQ Festival
March 2, 2018, 3:00 pm at Coolray Field, 2500 Buford Drive, Lawrenceville, GA
Price: free
This is a fun event benefiting the Gwinnett Children’s Shelter. Enjoy great BBQ including a “People’s Choice” contest, live music, and shopping at the vendor village. Visit sipandswine.com for details.
