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Honor the Enduring Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Paul Landon
January 16, 2025
Highlights
❤️ MLK Jr. Day Events: find events locally and throughout Metro Atlanta
😀 Long Weekend: getaway inspiration and plenty of local events this weekend
🎺 All That Jazz: fantastic events from Alpha Jazz to Trap Jazz to R&B on Ice!
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What To Do This Weekend
THURSDAY, JANUARY 16TH
☀️ Sunny | 53° / 31°
WHEN: M-F: 3pm-10pm | Saturday: 10am-10pm | Sunday: 12pm-7pm
WHERE: The Plaza at Avalon
Ending January 20th, this weekend is your last chance to let you and your family enjoy this monumental Rockefeller-inspired ice rink. Make reservations in advance!
WHEN: Goes until January 25
WHERE: Alpharetta Arts Center
Only nine more days to experience this phenomenal exhibition with works inspired by the four elements - earth, air, fire, and water.
WHEN: Thursday, Jan. 16 at 8pm
WHERE: Roaring Social
Legacy is one of the Southeast’s most versatile music groups, bringing high energy and drawing the audience into the show.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 17TH
☁️ Cloudy | 52° / 41°
WHEN: Friday, Jan. 17 from 9:30am-10:30am (also on Saturday!)
WHERE: Wills Park Recreation Center
Free, fun, and interactive - this step class includes light exercise that gets your heart pumping and the endorphins flowing as you move into the weekend.
Dance the Night Away with Alpha Jazz
WHEN: Friday, Jan. 17 at 8pm
WHERE: American Legion (Alpharetta)
Hit the dance floor at the American Legion to the big band swing sounds of Alpha Jazz!
Helium Comedy Presents Mary Beth Barone
WHEN: Friday and Saturday showtimes (7pm, 9:15pm, 9:30pm)
WHERE: Helium Comedy Club
Barone is a comedian, writer, and actor based in New York City. She’s performed on The Tonight Show and sold out shows at Netflix Comedy Festival. Played a lead role in likely 2024 Oscar nominee “The Anne Frank Gift Shop.” Tickets start at $26
SATURDAY, JANUARY 18TH
🌧️ Rain | 52° / 42°
Trap Jazz Starring Chris Morten - as seen on Hulu
WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 18 at 7:30pm and 9:30pm
WHERE: The Velvet Note
Morten is known for his force as an arranger and music director for prominent artists like Justin Timberlake, B.o.B, and Janet Jackson. His style and 10-piece band, Trap Jazz All-Stars, was featured in the Hulu documentary “Trap Jazz.”Tickets $42
WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 18 at 6pm-9pm; 9:30pm-Midnight
WHERE: The Cooler (Alpharetta)
Lace up your skates and glide to the smooth sounds of R&B. Grab your friends and don’t miss out on this cool event!
Art Workshop - Hand Paint Velvet Scarves
WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 18 from 10:30am-3pm
WHERE: Alpharetta Arts Center
Open to all ages, students paint scarves using professional fiber dyes - a great opportunity to create a gift or unique, elegant scarf for the winter. $25 supply fee
SUNDAY, JANUARY 19TH
🌥️ Mostly Cloudy | 41° / 20°
WHEN: Sunday, Jan. 19 from 10am-12pm
WHERE: Fuel Coffee (Alpharetta)
Join the Peachtree Chapter of BMW CCA and come out for their monthly cars and coffee!
WHEN: Sunday, Jan. 19 from 12pm-3pm
WHERE: Big Creek Greenway (Alpharetta)
Join the community and hike 8 miles of easy walking trails among tranquil treelines.
Matthew Broussard at Helium Comedy
WHEN: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday showtimes
WHERE: Helium Comedy Club
Broussard has performed on The Tonight Show, Conan, & Comedy Central and alongside Tiffany Haddish & Billy Crystal in the film “Here Today.” Tickets start at $24
Martin Luther King Jr. Day - MONDAY, JANUARY 20TH
St. James Annual MLK Day Service & Walk
WHEN: Monday, Jan. 20 from 10am-12:30pm
WHERE: St. James Alpharetta
This year’s theme, “Together We Can Make Change!,” honors Dr. King’s extraordinary life and enduring legacy. Join the community in a service and Unity Walk to demonstrate shared unity and purpose.
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