MARIETTA
Paradocs at Earl Smith Strand Theatre
The Paradocs may not represent the pulse of modern music, but they sure can check your pulse. Come show time, however, these health care professionals replace stethoscopes and tongue depressors with guitars and drumsticks. Founded more than a dozen years ago by Dr. Larry Clements and Dr. Joe Havlik, the Paradocs perform classic rock covers with sprinkles of country and Motown. Pip from “The Voice” will be lending his by joining the band onstage for a chunk of songs. It may get loud, so grab earplugs stat.
8 p.m. Jan. 25. $10; $12 at the door. Earl Smith Strand Theatre, 117 N. Park Square, Marietta. 770-293-0080, www.earlsmithstrand.org.
TUCKER
Getting Started with Genealogy: The Basics
Would you like to start exploring your family tree, but you don’t know which branch to grab first? Vicki Watkins, secretary of the Tucker Historical Society and president of the Gwinnett Historical Society, spends two hours sharing her tips and tricks. When you leave the class you’ll have a better understanding of the different U.S. census records available. Watkins schools students on how to gather specific details about their ancestors and gives suggestions on the best places to look. Got a question? Watkins has answers, relatively speaking.
10:15 a.m. Jan. 25. Free. Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Library, 5234 Lavista Road, Tucker. 770-270-8234, www.dekalblibrary.org/branches/tucker.html.
ALPHARETTA
Howlpharetta Ghost Tour in Historic Downtown Alpharetta
Call it part history lesson, part paranormal shiver fest. Those taking this two-hour walking tour scare up a little of both. Storytelling guides lead guests along a trail of Alpharetta lore, dishing historical facts with local legends. Be it the reported specters of Milton Avenue or the spooky goings on at Resthaven Cemetery, the hosts have plenty of yarn to spin. Don’t expect a paranormal investigation or a costumed, theatrical presentation. However, the content of the tales may be a bit much for kiddies. Organizers recommend guests ages 13 and older, and those 16 and younger need an adult in tow. Keeping with the mysterious nature of the subject matter, you never know where the tour will start, but it’s always in the Downtown Alpharetta area. Once you buy your tickets online, they’ll let you know where to meet.
7:30 p.m. Jan. 25. Tours take place most Saturdays. Check times and dates online. $15. Historic Downtown Alpharetta. www.alpharettatours.com.
