With spring right around the corner, February presents a final chance to seek out winter fun. DeKalb County residents should check out these upcoming events to stave off boredom and enjoy the last bit of the season.
Avondale Estates
Basic Butchery | 10 a.m. Feb. 6.
$125.
Pine Street Market, 4A Pine St., Avondale Estates, Ga. 30002.
404-296-9672
Pine Street Market owner Rusty Bowers and his crew will teach students how to cut up and use a whole chicken, cut and trim a roast and stuff a pork loin. Those who take the class can take home a portion of the meat they cook. Participants will also dine on slow roasted pork and country vegetables during the class.
The Sledgehammers | 8 p.m. Feb. 20.
$10.
Avondale Towne Cinema, 106 N. Avondale Road, Avondale Estates, Ga. 30002.
404-228-3125
Enjoy this Peter Gabriel cover band over drinks at the Avondale Towne Cinema. Doors to the show open at 7 p.m.
Chamblee
Gentle Yoga| 5:15 p.m. every Wednesday.
Call for prices.
Keswick Park, 3496 Keswick Drive, Chamblee, Ga. 30341.
770-986-5016.
People with health concerns like back pain and arthritis will find relief and tailor-made exercises at this yoga class, which focuses on an even more gentle version of the popular stretching exercise. Call Keswick Park for more information about the class and class fees.
Clarkston
Stories in Celebration of Black History Month | 3 p.m. Feb. 20.
Free.
Clarkston Library, 951 N. Indian Creek Drive, Clarkston, Ga. 30021.
404-508-7175.
Gwendolyn J. Napier will entertain patrons with stories and songs in celebration of Black History Month during this presentation. Participants will receive materials to make their own African drum at home. The event is capped at 60 participants, so call ahead to reserve your spot.
Uhuru Dancers | 9:30 a.m. every Saturday.
Prices vary.
Clarkston Community Center, 3701 College Ave., Clarkston, Ga. 30021.
Learn this African dance with the Uhuru Dancers, who offer affordable classes to the community every Saturday. Class prices start at $10 for adults and $5 for children.
Decatur
Funny Monkey Comedy | 8:30 p.m. every Saturday.
Free.
Java Monkey, 425 Church St., Decatur, Ga. 30030.
404-378-5002.
Come out for a night of laughs with local comedians at Java Monkey's weekly show. Get to know some of the up-and-coming performers in the area over a cup of coffee.
Doraville
Make-A-Valentine Card | 3 p.m. Feb. 10.
Free.
Doraville Library, 3748 Central Ave., Doraville, Ga. 30340.
770-936-3852.
Make a Valentine's celebration with your child or just exercise your skills for a special someone with this free event at the Doraville Library.
Dunwoody
Tartan Trot | 8:30 a.m. Feb. 6.
Prices vary.
St. Luke's Presbyterian Church, 1978 Mt. Vernon Road, Dunwoody, Ga. 30338.
Test your running skills to the sound of bagpipes at this popular yearly race that raises money for St. Luke's many charity pursuits. Choose between 5K and 10K courses as you challenge yourself to beat hundreds of other racers.
Stone Mountain
Snow Mountain| Feb. 1 - Feb. 28.
Times and prices vary.
Stone Mountain Park, 1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd., Stone Mountain, Ga. 30083.
Take one last tour through Stone Mountain Park's winter wonderland before the seasonal event ends on Feb. 28. Enjoy tubing, roasting marshmallows, building a snowman and tons of other snow fun designed for the whole family.
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