Community Events
The following Calendar of Events listings have been provided by event venues, individual organizers and readers of Georgia Magazine.
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Event List
- Historic HeartlandEducation
As one of the newest self guided tours in Forsyth, this African American Heritage Guide takes you through a journey of African American history throughout Monroe County. This self-guided tour is meant to be a starting point in exploring the journey of African Americans in our community. It contains some brief biographical information on those who shaped our history; a timeline critical to putting events into context; and a brief driving tour to link people and places. The guide and map can be found at https://bluetoad.com/publication/?m=65690&i=689515&p=1&pre=1.
- Classic SouthSporting Event
The Dare to Tri - Sprint Triathlon is a great addition to the 2024 Georgia Triathlon Series!
Come enjoy a race with low traffic, held completely on Fort Eisenhower, which helps support our military! The Dare-To-Tri Triathlon consists of a 300-meter pool swim, 10-mile bike ride, and 5K run. The race begins at 9 a.m.
Swim: 300-meter pool swim in the Fort Eisenhower Indoor 50-meter Pool. Participants start at one side of the pool and snake their way up and down each lane as they work toward the other side of the pool.
Bike: The bike course is a 10-mile loop with a small lollipop. The course is rolling to hilly and takes place completely on the Fort Eisenhower installation. The roads are open to traffic, but traffic is usually light.
Run: The 5K run course is a single loop, almost completely on a 3-mile running trail. The course is flat.
To register for this event, please visit https://www.trisignup.com/Race/GA/FortEisenhower/DaretoTriTriathlon.
Individual: $85
Active Duty Military: $35
Collegiate Individual: $35
Relays: $120
Active Duty Military Relays: $50
*Price Increases after March 28. Registration ends March 30 at 8:30 am.Patrons planning to attend without a DoD ID card can pre-register for gate access by visiting https://pass.aie.army.mil/steps/branch_selection.
For more information, please call 706-791-1142.
- Northwest GeorgiaHistory
Experience a day in the life of an archeologist! Listen to lectures from real archaeologists and participate in hands-on activities that allow people of all ages to immerse themselves in the field.
Free for History Cherokee members and included with general admission for non-members.
March 30, 1- 4 p.m.
- Classic SouthFood & Drink
Join Eisenhower Conference and Catering for Easter Brunch. Enjoy more than 30 items to delight your palate! After brunch, stick around and join us for an Easter Egg Hunt with a special guest appearance from the Easter Bunny.
Brunch will be from 1-4 p.m. and the Easter Egg Hunt will be at 2:30 p.m.
Reservations are required. Book your reservation https://www.chownow.com/order/36169/locations/57369 Feb. 26-March 22. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Reservations will not be accepted after March 22.
Ticket pricing:
$35: Adults
$20: Children 3-12
Free: Children 2 & Below
For more information, please call (706) 791-6780.
- Northeast Georgia MountainsConcert
Wrapping up the A Little Night(hawk) Music (ALNM) Concert Series, UNG Music Faculty Michael Brown on trumpet and Celeena Corbin on percussion present: Cool It!
Come and enjoy an evening of duets and solos featuring trumpet and a variety of percussion instruments. From solo snare drum with electronics, to trumpet with vibraphone, you are sure to experience a wide selection of unique orchestrations and textures. The evening’s selections are curated to highlight the vast differences in timbre and stylistic leanings while also exploring the ways in which they can enhance each other. This concert will be performed twice.
First on Monday, April 1, at 7:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Lobby of the UNG Gainesville Campus, and then again on Sunday, April 14, at 3 p.m. in the Gloria Shott Performance Hall on the UNG Dahlonega Campus.
For more information on this and other events please visit our website at https://ung.edu/music/music-events.php
- -Northeast Georgia MountainsOther
Play to win! $1500 in cash prizes each night.
Play Bingo Tuesday and Friday nights April 2 -Aug. 30. (There will be no bingo April 19). Play six games each night! The first five games pay $150 each and the last game pays $750. Gates open each night at 6 p.m. Games start at 7 p.m. Food and drink available for purchase.
- Northeast Georgia MountainsTheater
The University of North Georgia Music Theatre Ensemble proudly presents "A Night on Broadway," an entertaining evening of musical selections from throughout musical theater history, ranging from Gilbert & Sullivan’s "Mikado to 42nd Street" to "Les Misérables" and other contemporary shows.
Made up of auditioned students with singing and acting experience, the ensemble will present a wide range of selections from solos and duets to group numbers, complete with staging and costumes. The show will be held on Thursday and Friday, April 4 and 5, at 7:30 p.m. in Gloria Shott Performance Hall on the Dahlonega campus. Admission is free and open to the public.
For more information contact the music department at music@ung.edu.
- Historic HeartlandEducation
As one of the newest self guided tours in Forsyth, this African American Heritage Guide takes you through a journey of African American history throughout Monroe County. This self-guided tour is meant to be a starting point in exploring the journey of African Americans in our community. It contains some brief biographical information on those who shaped our history; a timeline critical to putting events into context; and a brief driving tour to link people and places. The guide and map can be found at https://bluetoad.com/publication/?m=65690&i=689515&p=1&pre=1.
- Georgia's CoastKids & Family
First Friday in Historic Downtown Brunswick is a fun family event that happens the first Friday of each month. We close the streets from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. so you can come down and enjoy live music, special discounts from downtown merchants, a car show and so much more! Come shop, dine and explore our downtown!
- Magnolia MidlandsConcert
Downtown Dublin jazzes up the Market on Madison each First Friday in Early Spring to Fall beginning at 7 PM with free admission, so bring the whole family!
- April 5th, 2024 – Chris Rich Band
- May 3rd, 2024 – The Shade Trees
- June 7th, 2024 – Eight Track Flashback
- August 2nd, 2024 – The Soul Shine Band
- September 6th, 2024 – A1A Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band*
- October 4th, 2024 – Dueling DJ’s with Brandon Chain
*September’s First Friday will be held at Theatre Dublin and is a PAID event. VIP Tickets are $25 and include a souvenier lei and beverage. General admission is $15.
- Magnolia MidlandsConcert
The Be Right Here Tour comes to The Martin Centre. Tickets for the general public are on sale now with no code required.
Doors open at 7 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m.
Enjoy great dining and shopping in downtown Douglas before the show. Everything is in walking distance of the theater.
Check out www.visitdouglasga.org for more info.
- Scenic Southwest GeorgiaConcert
Join us for First Friday Sip & Shop in downtown Thomasville! Beginning at 5 p.m., you can sip and shop your way through the downtown. Enjoy dinner, grab a beer or wine and free wrist band from a participating downtown restaurant or venue, and shop with us! Experience a live concert featuring The Apalachicola Sound at The Ritz Amphitheater from 7-9 p.m. Participating shops will have extended hours, with many bars and restaurants open until 10 p.m.
For more information, call us at (229) 228-7977. - Northeast Georgia MountainsTheater
The University of North Georgia Music Theatre Ensemble proudly presents "A Night on Broadway," an entertaining evening of musical selections from throughout musical theater history, ranging from Gilbert & Sullivan’s "Mikado to 42nd Street" to "Les Misérables" and other contemporary shows.
Made up of auditioned students with singing and acting experience, the ensemble will present a wide range of selections from solos and duets to group numbers, complete with staging and costumes. The show will be held on Thursday and Friday, April 4 and 5, at 7:30 p.m. in Gloria Shott Performance Hall on the Dahlonega campus. Admission is free and open to the public.
For more information contact the music department at music@ung.edu.
- Magnolia MidlandsOutdoors
Located on Madison Street in Downtown Dublin GA, the Market on Madison is a premier open-air venue buzzing with activity. A community-driven experience, vendors and visitors come together to celebrate the richness of local flavors each Saturday morning 7:30 AM until 12:30 PM from April through mid October. Patrons can also find a variety of handmade crafts and original art, and find fun activities for the Little Sprouts throughout the season! Over the last several years, Dublin’s Farmers Market has experienced much growth, noting more than 30 vendors each week and 350 patrons during peak produce season.
- -Classic South, Historic Heartland, Northeast Georgia MountainsArt Exhibit, Community, Concert, Craft Fair, Food & Drink, Outdoors
HauntFest is an off-season Halloween/horror festival that celebrates the horror arts through live music, art vendors, themed entertainment and activities. HauntFest supplies a variety of entertainment types, as well as live monsters that stalk the festival while you peruse the booths! There will be a haunted trail, spooky cocktails, kittens, snakes, music and fire. Please visit our website for more information!
We are also accepting applications for scare actors, vendors, musicians, classes, volunteers, and entertainers.
Tickets are on presale for $15 a day or $25 for both days (Saturday and Sunday); $20 per day at the door, so get your tickets now!
- Magnolia MidlandsConcert
The Be Right Here Tour comes to The Martin Centre. Tickets for the general public are on sale now with no code required.
Doors open at 7 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m.
Enjoy great dining and shopping in downtown Douglas before the show. Everything is in walking distance of the theater.
Check out www.visitdouglasga.org for more info.
- Georgia's CoastKids & Family
Join us for a family fun day in the sun with with a colorful run! This event is free to participate in, but families will need to register March 4-15 on the City of Savannah Recreation and Leisure Services website.
Attractions include the family fun run, inflatables (along the course) and food trucks.
Click on the link below to register online.
- Northeast Georgia MountainsCharity Event, Community
The 16th Annual Dam Dog Walk supports the Hart County Humane Society. Entry to the event is free.
This is a fun event for dogs and their human families of all ages. There will be an organized dog parade on the Hartwell Dam, a dog pageant, prizes, food and drinks, crafters and other exhibitors.
If you would like to enter your dog in the events, the registration fee is $5 per category for Best Costume, Most Talented and Cutest. There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners.
There will be dogs available for adoption.
The event is on April 6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Big Oaks Recreation Area in Hartwell.
Come join us for a fun time!
- Classic SouthConcert
Casting Crowns 20th Anniversary Tour with Live Symphony, coming to Columbia County Performing Arts Center on Saturday, April 6!
Casting Crowns will celebrate their two decades of music including songs like “Scars In Heaven,” “Only Jesus,” “Praise You In This Storm” and many more.
VIP Tickets are also available, which include premium seats, an exclusive merch gift from Casting Crowns and access to a special pre-show VIP Lounge for $199.00.
Tickets: $39-$79
- Historic HeartlandEducation
As one of the newest self guided tours in Forsyth, this African American Heritage Guide takes you through a journey of African American history throughout Monroe County. This self-guided tour is meant to be a starting point in exploring the journey of African Americans in our community. It contains some brief biographical information on those who shaped our history; a timeline critical to putting events into context; and a brief driving tour to link people and places. The guide and map can be found at https://bluetoad.com/publication/?m=65690&i=689515&p=1&pre=1.