From Argentinean tango music to live reptile shows, North Fulton cities feature a lineup of fun events for the whole family. Here are a few in January.
Sandy Springs
Winter Classics: The Athens Tango Project | 4:30 p.m. Jan. 17.
$5 for Heritage Sandy Springs members, $10 for nonmembers.
Heritage Sandy Springs, 6110 Blue Stone Road NE, Sandy Springs, Ga. 30328. (404) 851-9111. www.heritagesandysprings.org
Enjoy a performance by The Athens Tango Project, which will feature Argentinean tango music but will include sounds from other genres.
Roswell
Roswell Showstoppers present "Beauty and the Beast JR" | 7 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday. Jan. 29-30.
$12.
Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell, Ga. 30075. (770) 641-3987. www.roswellgov.com
This pint-sized production features children in many of the roles as the beloved fairy tale comes to life on stage.
Slithering Celebration Family Fun Day | Noon-4 p.m. Jan. 24.
Included with general admission, which is $10 for adults; $7 for seniors ages 65 and over and students ages 13 -18; $6 for children ages 3-12; and free for children 2 and younger.
Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell, Ga. 30075.
(770) 992-2055. www.chattnaturecenter.org
Jason Clark of Southeastern Reptile Rescue will perform live reptile shows while the Reptile Wagon gives visitors a chance to see venomous and nonvenomous snakes up close. There also will be face-painting, crafts and games.
Georgia Ensemble Theatre presents "Charley's Aunt" | 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Jan. 7-24.
$24.77-$28.50.
Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell, Ga. 30075. (770) 641-1260. www.get.org
When two students are in need of a chaperone for a date with their girlfriends and one doesn't arrive as planned, they take matters into their own hands with the help of a wig and dress.
Johns Creek
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus clown performance | 10:30 a.m. Jan. 11.
Free for kids up to age 12.
Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek, Ga. 30022. (770) 360-8820. www.afpls.org
Join the clowns from the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus as they perform to the delight of the audience. This event is for children up to age 12, and event registration is required to attend.
Alpharetta
Avalon on Ice | 3:30-10 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, noon-7 p.m. Sunday. Nov. 22-Jan. 24.
$12-$18.
Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta, Ga. 30009. (770) 765-2000. www.experienceavalon.com
Skate at Avalon seven days a week through the end of January. From 5-9 p.m. Jan. 7 , guests are invited to dress as their favorite movie character and receive $2 off admission. Avalon on Ice celebrates Disco Night on Jan. 14, and Neon Night is slated for Jan. 21.
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