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This Weekend in Decatur: 7/5

Posted in Community, Events, tagged #thisweekendindecatur on July 5, 2019 | Leave a Comment »

This week in #decaturga: Bookstores Against Borders at Little Shop of Stories

 

 

Raise funds for RAICES – Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services – when you shop at Little Shop of Stories this weekend. Friday through Sunday, July 5-7, Little Shop will donate 10% of store sales as part of the national Bookstores Against Borders campaign, providing representation to immigrant children detained at the U.S. border. 133 E Court Sq. littleshopofstories.com

 

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

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This Weekend in Decatur: 6/28

Posted in Community, Events, tagged #thisweekendindecatur on June 28, 2019 | Leave a Comment »

This weekend in #decaturga: Grow, make, taste #local

 

 

NEW Oakhurst Farm&Craft Market brings growers, makers, and all-day fun to Oakhurst! Look for local produce, products, art, vendor tents, pop-up events, and even a film screening – Saturday, June 29, noon to 10pm at 830 W. College Ave. (Thankful Missionary Baptist Church parking lot). Hosted by The Life Co-operative. facebook.com/events/448277922409769

 

Zucchini calls at Decatur Farmers Market! Every Saturday, 9-1 at the corner of Clairemont Avenue and Commerce Drive, 308 Clairemont Ave. Find summer fruit and veg, artisan foods, live music, double SNAP dollars, and more. This week – FREE fitness class starting at 10 am. facebook.com/DecaturFarmersMarkets / cfmatl.org/decatur

 

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

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This Weekend in Decatur: 6/21

Posted in Community, Events, tagged #thisweekendindecatur on June 21, 2019 | Leave a Comment »

This weekend in #decaturga: Pie, pollinators, and a garden party!

 

 

Pie Social and Book Signing at Found Co. – yummo! Sample sweet slices, meet the authors of The New Pie, and enter to win a pie to take home! Saturday, June 22, 4-7 pm at Found Co. Decatur, 335 W. Ponce de Leon Ave. facebook.com/events/2389114137816926

 

Wylde Center’s Beer Garden + Silent Auction Fundraiser features top metro Atlanta breweries, food from local favorite restaurants, and unique auction items – all for a good, green cause. Saturday, June 22, 5:30-8:30 pm in the beautiful Oakhurst Garden, 435 Oakview Rd. Tickets $40-$250 with VIP and patron options available. wyldecenter-beergarden.squarespace.com

 

Decatur Farmers Market. Every Saturday, 9-1 at the corner of Clairemont Avenue and Commerce Drive, 308 Clairemont Ave. Plenty of parking, produce, pastries, and more! facebook.com/DecaturFarmersMarkets / cfmatl.org/decatur

 

See Hometown Habitat: Stories of Bringing Nature Home – an inspiring film on community conservation and coexisting with nature. Then stay for a talk by the Georgia Native Plant Society. Sunday, June 23, 1 pm at the Decatur Library, 215 Sycamore St. A FREE National Pollinator Week film screening and talk brought to you by Beecatur. facebook.com/events/663027507482481 / beecaturga.com

 

FREE family film screening: DisneyNature’s Wings of Life. Look at the incredible lives bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, bats, and flowers and what we can do to protect them. Sunday, June 23, 4 pm at the Decatur Library, 215 Sycamore St. Hosted by Beecatur in honor of National Pollinator Week. facebook.com/events/617031705481360 / beecaturga.com

 

 

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

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This Weekend in Decatur: 6/15

Posted in Community, Events, tagged #thisweekendindecatur on June 14, 2019 | Leave a Comment »

This weekend in #decaturga: Pollinators, postpartum support, and hot art!

 

 

Buzzzz about National Pollinator Week during Beecatur’s Mini Festival on the square! Saturday, June 15, 10 am-1 pm on Decatur’s downtown square, 101 E. Court Sq. Find pollinator-friendly garden inspiration, bees, butterflies, honey, face painting, and fun! facebook.com/events/800930350290268

 

Super-strength, flight, and UV vision? Kids (and superhero pollinator fans) learn more at Marvelous Bees: Superheros of the Natural World. FREE talk by Bee City USA, Decatur (beecaturga.com). Saturday, June 15, 4 pm at Legacy Park Auditorium, 500 S. Columbia Dr. facebook.com/events/315992329325768

 

Shine a light on postpartum mental health and Climb Out of the Darkness. Saturday, June 15, 10 am at Mason Mill Park, 1340 McConnell Dr. This community awareness walk raises funds for Postpartum Support International (postpartum.net) and offers connection with other survivors, supporters, and mental healthcare providers for participants. facebook.com/ClimbOutDecatur

 

Marvel at molten glass during Decatur Glassblowing’s Open House. Enjoy snacks, drinks, music, and glassblowing demonstrations at this FREE event. Saturday, June 15, 6-10 pm at Decatur Glassblowing (decaturglassblowing.com), 250 Freeman St. facebook.com/events/361120754504825

 

Last Call! Join the closing reception for the Decatur Arts Festival Fine Arts Exhibition. Sunday, June 16, 4-6 pm at Dalton Gallery at Agnes Scott College, Dana Fine Arts Building, 141 E. College Ave. View works on display and talk with selected artists. decaturartsfestival.com/festival-events/fine-arts-exhibition

 

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

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This Weekend in Decatur: 6/8

Posted in Community, Events, tagged #thisweekendindecatur on June 7, 2019 | Leave a Comment »

This weekend in #decaturga: Walk and roll with Decatur Streets Alive

 

 

Decatur Streets Alive offers car-free streets to walk, roll, and play. Sunday, June 9, 2-8 pm, Decatur will close W. Howard Avenue from N. McDonough Street to the city limits near the East Lake MARTA Station to connect with the Atlanta Streets Alive 10-mile “paved park.” It’s bike path meets block party meets parade! decaturstreetsalive.com

 

Sing on the square! Meridian Herald hosts a FREE family-fun music event with choirs, instruments, crafts, snacks, and a sing-along. Saturday, June 8, noon-4 at the community bandstand on Decatur’s downtown square. facebook.com/events/600094957176710

 

Then sing some more… Come back Sunday for an evening concert featuring The Meridian Chorale and soloists singing opera, showtunes, and American standards. Sunday, June 9, 7 pm at the Historic DeKalb Courthouse, 101 E. Court Sq. Concert tickets: $20. Optional pre-show supper, cocktails, and silent auction starts at 5:30. Supper and show tickets: $100. facebook.com/events/600094960510043

 

Every Saturday, 9-1 the Decatur Farmers Market pops up on the lawn at 308 Clairemont Ave. Find local honey, kombucha, zukes, peaches, pastries, pops, and pasta, blueberries, bluegrass and more! facebook.com/DecaturFarmersMarkets / cfmatl.org/decatur

 

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

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This Weekend in Decatur: 6/1

Posted in Community, Events, tagged #thisweekendindecatur on May 31, 2019 | Leave a Comment »

This weekend in #decaturga: School’s out. Peaches are in!

 

 

Pick up peaches and other summer’s-here goodies at Decatur Farmers Market. Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm at 308 Clairemont Ave., on the front lawn at the corner of Commerce Street. They DOUBLE SNAP/EBT dollars, so everyone can shop high-quality, community-grown food. Yum. cfmatl.org/decatur (The market runs on Wednesdays, too, 4-7 pm.) Peaches and picture by Pearson Farm.

 

English Country Dance Atlanta hosts biweekly dances on the first and third Sundays of the month. Join them this summer for an engaging, active, air-conditioned activity! New dancers lessons start at 1:30 pm. ecdatlanta.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

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This Weekend in Decatur: 5/25

Posted in Community, Events, tagged #thisweekendindecatur on May 24, 2019 | Leave a Comment »

This weekend in #decaturga: An absolute ART-splosion.

 

 

The Decatur Arts Festival sweeps across Decatur, Saturday, 10 am-6 pm and Sunday, 11 am-5 pm with 150+ artists market booths, live musical, comical, and dance pop-up performances, kids festival (Saturday, 9:30-2 at Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St.) and so much more. All FREE, all fun. decaturartsfestival.com

 

Skip the parking – cycle instead! Bike Valet service at Decatur Arts Festival lets you roll right up to the square at N. McDonough St. and drop off your bike for FREE with an attendant for the day. Learn more at decaturartsfestival.com/festival/bike-valet

 

The Friends of the Decatur Library host a Book Sale this Saturday, May 26 from 9-3 inside the library (out of the heat!) on the lower level, 215 Sycamore St. Shop every genre (including CDs and DVDs) and support your local library with the proceeds.

 

But wait, there’s more. Saturday’s FREE Concert on the Square features Afterglow – bringing a powerful sound to Decatur’s downtown square at 7 pm. Hosted by the Decatur Business Association. decaturdba.com/events/concerts-on-the-square

 

Free gift promotion at Vivid Boutique starts this weekend. Spend $40 at Vivid Boutique and receive a FREE pair of artful earrings as a customer appreciation gift! It’s Vivid’s way of saying, “Thanks!” and helping you sparkle for summer. Now through June. 308 W. Ponce de Leon Ave. See full offer details at facebook.com/VividBoutique/offers

 

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

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This Weekend in Decatur: 4/3

Posted in Community, Events, tagged #thisweekendindecatur on May 3, 2019 | Leave a Comment »

This weekend in #decaturga: Latin dance party, gardens, art, light up a lantern, and listen to your heart (literally).

 

 

Decatur ArtWorks local artist reception – Mixed media, modern wildlife, industrial pop art and more at Decatur CoWorks TONIGHT. Friday, May 3, 7-9 pm, 708 Church St. decaturcoworks.com

 

Jazzercise Decatur hosts a Family Fitness Fun Day to celebrate 50 years of Jazzercise. Enjoy food, music, puppetry, prizes, crafts, health screenings, bounce house, and of course, a good workout. Free and open to everyone. Saturday, May 4, 11-3 at 114 New St. facebook.com/events/2212774378973432

 

Salsa on the Square – A FREE Latin dance party on Decatur’s downtown square! Lessons by dance legend Mambo Mario Diaz and music by DJ Jeremy Lane – just in time for Cinco de Mayo. Saturday, May 4, 5-9 pm. facebook.com/events/410503112826446 #salsaonthesquaredecatur

 

Galeria Regina presents “Mixed Emotions” – Saturday, May 4, 5-9 pm. Three artists interpret the human figure, featuring Jessica Cook, Myles Williams, and Larry Bottomley. On view through June 29 at 409 Mead Rd. #5. galeriaregina.com

 

Get ready to glow during Decatur’s Lantern Parade (happening Friday, May 10!). Local lantern whisperer Chantelle Rytter hosts lantern making workshops at Color Wheel Studio this weekend. See the full illumination lineup for Saturday and Sunday at chantellerytter.com/decatur-lantern-parade

 

Wylde Garden Tour features 13 gardens full of inspiration, flowers, wildlife, woodlands, and more on Saturday and Sunday, 10-5. Find tickets and tour sites at wyldecenter.org/wylde-garden-tour

 

Join in Joy Night at First Baptist Church of Decatur – a community celebration of joyful gospel music. Sunday, May 5, 5 pm at 308 Clairemont Ave. FREE concert with a potluck meal to follow. fbcdecatur.com

 

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

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