The Decatur Minute

FREE Historic Decatur walking tour presented by the Atlanta Preservation Center’s Phoenix Flies program. Saturday, March 2, starting at the Old Courthouse on the Square (101 E. Court Sq.) at 10 am. Information and RSVP at facebook.com/events/254600125463346

Mead Road Mardi Gras! This homemade parade of floats, costumes, and bands marches up Oakview and Mead Road from 4/5 Academy to the Imperial, where there’s a big afterparty. Saturday, March 2 at 1 pm. Information and Krewe sign-up at meadrdmardigras.org

Opening reception at Galeria Regina featuring art from the Avondale Estates Art Guild. Saturday, March 2, 5-9 pm at Galeria Regina, 409 Mead Rd, No. 5. Information at galeriaregina.com

The Marlay House hosts Casino Night with Sierra Nevada to raise funds for Butte County fire relief. Come out for casino classics, weekend-getaway raffle, DJ tunes, and a good cause. Saturday, March 2, doors at 6pm, games start at 7. The Marlay House, 426 W. Ponce de Leon Ave. Tickets and information at facebook.com/events/2536754806365891

Mardi Gras Ball Benefiting F.AVE offers food, drinks, and live auction fun all supporting the 4/5 Academy PTO. Saturday, March 2, 7-10 pm at Color Wheel Studio, 508 E. Howard Ave. Tickets and information at facebook.com/events/875770356146383 and decaturmardigrasball.com

Scout hosts Sunday Singalongs and Fireside Jams with family-friendly music time in their outdoor space. S’mores kits and cocktails available for purchase. Sunday, March 3, 4-6 pm at Scout, 321 W. Hill St. Information at facebook.com/events/254215801995534

Enjoy English country dancing in Decatur. First and third Sundays of the month, 2-5 pm at the Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St. New dancers lesson 1:30-2 pm. $9. Information at ecdatlanta.org