This week in #decaturga: Love Run, YA fun, dance, books, and margaritas
Quick note: All City offices are closed today for President’s Day
Join in the Love Run 5K with DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston! Register for the race by Wednesday, 2/20, then step off this Saturday, Feb. 23 at 8:30 am. All proceeds benefit the Women’s Resource Center to End Domestic Violence. Race information and registration at runsignup.com/Race/GA/Decatur/4thAnnualLoveRun5K
YATL presents a zany, shenanigan-filled live talk show for readers and writers of Young Adult Literature. Wednesday, Feb. 20, 7:30 pm at the Decatur Library, 215 Sycamore St. Information at georgiacenterforthebook.org/Events/show.php?id=1073 and facebook.com/events/235282364034379
Core Dance Lunchtime in the Studio – Enjoy free lunch and a chance to engage with their studio’s space and mission. Thursday, Feb. 21, noon-1 pm at Core Studios, 139 Sycamore St. Information and registration at coredance.org/lunchtime-in-the-studio
Hops at the History Center: Anthony Grooms discusses The Vain Conversation, about the 1946 lynching of two black couples in Georgia. Thursday, Feb. 21 at the Historic DeKalb Courthouse, second floor. Doors open at 5:30. Tickets: $5 members, $10 non-members; includes drink ticket. Information and tickets at dekalbhistory.org/dekalb_history_center_events-programs.htm
Trivia Night: Agnes Scott College’s Carbon Footprint edition. Test your Agnes Scott Sustainability knowledge, win prizes, and eat pizza! Open to the community. Thursday, Feb. 21, 6-7:30 pm. Agnes Scott College, Alston Luchsinger Community Area. Information at facebook.com/events/361637828008422
Darria Long Gillespie, MD discusses Mom Hacks, her book containing 100+ science-based self-care hacks for every mom. Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 7:15 pm. Decatur Library, 215 Sycamore St. Information at georgiacenterforthebook.org/Events/show.php?id=1067
The Marlay House celebrates National Margarita Day with house-infused tequilas and taco pairings. Friday, Feb. 22, starting at 5 pm. The Marlay House, 426 W. Ponce de Leon Ave. Information at facebook.com/events/1090040401178618
Contra dance the night away! 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
