This week in #decaturga: Poetry, books, arts, Valentine’s, Black History legacies, and more
Poetry: Award-winning poets Amy Pence and Marissa McNamara read their works Monday, Feb. 11, 7:15-8:30 pm at the Decatur Library, 215 Sycamore St. Hosted by Poetry Atlanta and Georgia Center for the Book. Information at facebook.com/events/807490909583160
Books: Jo Watson Hackl discusses her new book “Smack Dab in the Middle of Maybe,” Tuesday, Feb. 12, 6:30-7:30 pm at Little Shop of Stories, 133 E. Court Sq. Information at facebook.com/events/307299296586384
Valentine’s Day in Decatur! Find romantic menus at Brush Sushi Izakaya, Café Alsace, No. 246, The Iberian Pig, Wahoo! Grill, and more. Information at visitdecaturgeorgia.com/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/16559/48
Black History Month Celebration: Join DeKalb History Center’s celebration of DeKalb County’s vibrant and powerful African American political heritage, and the legacy of African American citizens in DeKalb. Thursday, Feb. 14, 11 am-1 pm, DeKalb History Center, 101 E. Court Sq. Tickets: $30 for members, $40 for non-members. Registration includes catered buffet lunch. Information at facebook.com/events/398083280765858
Sustainability: Agnes Scott College’s Carbon Footprint – Sustainability Town Hall. This ongoing conversation is open to all community members. Thursdays, Feb. 14, 21, and 28 at 6 pm, Agnes Scott College, Alston Luchsinger Community Area. Information at facebook.com/events/252180905700507
Youth fun: Friday Nite Live FREE Middle Schoolers Hangout – gaming, movies, ping pong, open gym games, and all the snacks – Friday, Feb. 15, 6-9 pm at Decatur First United Methodist Church (gym and youth rooms), 300 E. Ponce de Leon Ave. Hosted by Decatur Parents Network. Information at memberplanet.com/events/decaturparentsnetwork/middleschoolfridaynitelive_2_15_2019?ts=636854160957504000&fbclid=IwAR3TCosPr_6ClgghIjlJCSCaEAFawEIZKgowNhvl_BWly2yScyfcm8zmUho and decaturparents.net
Art: “Perspectives,” a group show from the Women’s Caucus for Art of Georgia, is on view at Different Trains Gallery 2, 125 Clairemont Ave., Ste. 100 through March 21. Information at differenttrainsgallery.com/perspectives-wcaga-group-exhibit.html
Contra dance: Every Friday night, 8-10:45 p.m. at the Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St. New dancers lesson 7:30-8 p.m. $10. Information at contradance.org
Find upcoming Decatur community events at visitdecaturgeorgia.com/plan/calendar-of-events and submit your own by contacting sherry.jackman@decaturga.com or renae.madison@decaturga.com
