Chase away the winter chill with this weekend’s hot events! For even more to do around town, visit our events calendar HERE.
Saturday, Feb. 18-20 + 23-25
BEEHIVE presented by Atlanta Lyric Theatre.
Told from the perspective of six young women who come of age in this enigmatic decade, BEEHIVE takes us from their first Beehive Dance to the challenges we faced as a nation. Audiences will want to dance in the aisles as this show never stops moving and grooving with music by the most famous female performers of the 1960’s. Wednesday-Friday: 8pm; Saturdays: 2pm and 8pm; Sundays: 2pm. Tickets: $38-$63. Masks/face coverings will be required while inside the lobby and theatre. The Jennie T. Anderson Theatre, 548 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta. More info: 404-377-9948 or www.atlantalyrictheatre.com.
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Saturday, Feb. 19: 11 AM – 3 PM
European Antiques & Fine Estates Auction.
Our February auction is filled with a wonderful selection of 18th, 19th and 20th century European antiques, fine furniture, decoratives arts, garden.
King Galleries, 854 Atlanta St, Roswell. Read more on Invaluable.com
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Saturday, Feb. 19
Concerto Competition Showcase Concert.
Come watch the finalists for the Georgia Philharmonic 2021-2022 Samuel Fordis Concerto Competition. Out of hundreds of young musicians in the Atlanta area, these musicians were selected for their incredible musicianship, technique, performance presence and repertoire:
>Winner of the Apprentice category, Yining Zhang, will perform the first movement of the Mendelssohn Vioin Concerto in E minor.
>Co-winner of the Artisan I category, Eric Chen, will perform the fourth movement of the Elgar Cello Concerto in E minor.
>Co-winner of the Artisan I category, Tobias Liu, will perform the first movement of the Sibelius Violin Concerto in D minor.
>Winner of the Artisan II category, Alexia Toma, will perform the flute Concertino, Op 107 by Chaminade.
>Winner of the Virtuoso category, Rebekah Willard, will perform the first movement of the Korngold Violin Concerto in D Major.
The orchestra will also perform Der Freischutz Overture by Carl Maria von Weber. This will be a fantastic concert for all levels of young, aspiring musicians to attend.Lassiter Concert Hall, 2601 Shallowford Road, Marietta 30066. Tickets: $10-$50.
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Saturday: Feb. 19
Cornhole $plit Pot Series – SINGLE PLAYER
What is Single Player? Exactly what it says! You play the game solo, no partner, no one else to blame but yourself! What is Split Pot? Half the pre-registration entry fee, $10, will go toward prizes; first place will receive 75% of the split pot while second place will receive 25%.Day of Registration: Yes, if event is not sold out; however, registration increases by $5, and the additional $5 does not go towards the pot. Entry Fee: $20 per person; $25 day of tournament Prizes:1st place: 75% of split pot and $100 gift car;2nd place: 25% of split pot and $100 gift card. Registration, check-in, practice beginning at 12:30; play begins at 1pm. Oak Street Bottle Shop, 75a Oak St, Roswell 30075. More Info: info@cornholeatl.com or http://cornholeatl.leaguelab.
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Saturday, Feb. 19
Honor Black History Month with “Lift Every Voice” presented by KSU’s School of Dance. The Bailey School of Music honors Black History Month with inspirational music, featuring the Percussion Ensemble with KSU Dance Company, Jazz Ensemble I, Chamber Singers, and Gospel Choir. Don’t miss this special event! 8pm. Tickets: $5-$10.Morgan Concert Hall,Kennesaw State University (KSU), 488 Prillaman Way, Kennesaw 30144. More info: (470) 578-6650 or boxoffice@kennesaw.edu
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Saturday + Sunday: Feb. 19 + 20
We Shall Overcome Tour at Oakland Cemetery
This free, 75-minute guided tour explores the lives and accomplishments of outstanding and ordinary African Americans in Atlanta. Feb. 19, 20 and 26. 1pm. FREE. Oakland Cemetery, 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast,Atlanta 30312. Click HERE to reserve your spot.
