The first weekend of 2017 in metro Atlanta was probably ruined for most residents because of #Nopocalypse.
The threat of snow caused many attractions to close for the weekend.
Luckily, this weekend's forecast features warmer weather. And, Monday is a federal holiday.
Here are five ways to make the most of the long weekend:
Little Mermaid at Fox
Revisit the tale of the Little Mermaid this weekend. The Fox Theatre will host a production of the show, based on the Disney animated film and Broadway musical.
Bring the family along for singalongs to songs such as “Under the Sea” Jan. 12-15.
Times vary. Jan. 12-15. $40-$150. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St., Atlanta. Foxtheatre.org.
“The Making of a Man”
The Center for Civil and Human Rights Museum will continue its partnership with Morehouse College through the unveiling of “Morehouse College and The Making of a Man,” the newest addition to the Morehouse College Martin Luther King Jr. Collection at the museum.
A program commemorating the new collection will be held on Jan. 13. The president of Morehouse College, professor of African American Studies and chairman of Fulton County will explore King’s commitment to “college, cloth and community.”
6-8:30 p.m. Jan. 13. Free. Center for Civil and Human Rights, 100 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd, Atlanta. Civilandhumanrights.org.
Avalon will host a “Disco Skate Night” at its Rockefeller-inspired ice rink on Jan. 14 from 6 p.m.-10 p.m.
Dress up in your best ‘70s outfit and receive $2 off admission.
If you decide not to dress up, you can still attend. Regular tickets include skates and are $18 for anyone 10 years old or older, and $14 for children under 10 years old.
6 p.m.-10 p.m. Jan. 14. $18 (ages 10 and older, without costume), $14 (children under 10, without costume), $2 off general admission with costume. The Plaza at Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta. experienceavalon.com.
High Museum’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration
A current exhibit at the High Museum revisits the life and legacy of King through five photos. The images show the activist as he fought for civil rights and spent time with his family. The exhibit is on display through March 12.
The museum will host a series of kid-friendly events on Jan. 15 to honor King, too.
High Museum of Art teaching artists will lead an art-making workshop from 1-4 p.m., and three story times will explore books that focus on King and the civil rights movement at 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m.
These events are included in admission to the museum.
If you’re looking for a free alternative, a screening of “Mighty Times: The Children’s March” will take place at 2 p.m. The 40-minute documentary, produced by Teaching Tolerance alongside HBO, tells the story of young people who participated in the civil rights movement in Birmingham, Ala.
Noon-5 p.m. Jan. 15. $14.50 (ages 6 and older), free (ages 5 and younger). High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta. High.org.
Chinese Lantern Festival
This is the last weekend to experience Atlanta's first Chinese Lantern Festival at Centennial Olympic Park as a part of an ongoing celebration of the park's 20th anniversary. The festival includes handcrafted flowers, a three story pagoda and 200-foot-long Chinese dragon, and is open every night.
6-11 p.m. Through Jan. 15 (tickets can be purchased up until 10 p.m.). $16 (adults), $12 (children). $12 (per person in a family of four) Centennial Olympic Park, at the corner of Andrew Young International Boulevard and Centennial Olympic Park Drive. https://centennialpark.freshtix.com.
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