Community Events

The team behind the scariest haunted attraction in the nation, NETHERWORLD Haunted House, is keeping the fright-filled fun going all year long with five epic escape rooms!  

Full of thrilling twists and turns for those who dare to play, Escape the NETHERWORLD challenges guests to a series of exciting adventure games. Groups of up to 10 players are invited to explore mysterious rooms, solve clever puzzles and beat the game before the timer runs out! 

Gameplayers can choose between Tiki Island: Attack of the Shark God, Sasquatch: Bigfoot’s Revenge, Nosferatu: Van Helsing’s Secret, Haunted: Curse of the Night Hag and Alien Terror: Doom of the Dark Horizon to test their wit and survival skills with family and friends.

Think you can escape? Grab tickets for your family and friends at  www.escapethenetherworld.com!  

Closed Mondays/Tuesdays. Open Wednesdays & Thursdays 2-7 p.m., Fridays & Saturdays 2-10:20 p.m., and Sundays 2-8:40 p.m.

*Hours vary by day, please check website for details. 

This winter, the Byron L. Dobbs Exhibit Gallery is set to host a heartwarming temporary exhibit, A Century of Toys: 100 Years of Play, just in time for the holiday season. Curated by Chuck Douglas, the collection spans three generations of his family’s cherished toys, alongside contributions from other families and History Cherokee’s archives.

Expect to see a blend of modern-day favorites and beloved vintage treasures, ensuring there’s something to stir nostalgia in every visitor. From classic toys that defined childhoods to recent creations, this exhibition promises a captivating experience for children and adults alike.

Admission: Free for History Cherokee members, included with general admission for non-members

Location: Cherokee County History Center, 221 E. Marietta St. Canton, GA 30114

Dates: Nov. 13, 2024, through February 2025

Festival of Camellias Feb 1 – 28, 2025.

Family fun! Open seven days a week during the events.

For details, visit americancamellias.com/events or call (478) 967-2358.

The Southeastern Quilt and Textile Museum will feature the Art Cloth Network’s traveling exhibit “Unfolding.” This exhibit encourages artists to think about “what is revealed when a story is told…do terms such as evolving, growing, revealing come to mind?”

Artists interpreted the theme in a wide variety of ways, drawing inspiration from life, nature, world issues and more. These three dimensional textile works will use a variety of interpretations to reveal a story, similar to unwrapping a gift.

The exhibit features 26 works by 23 artists allowing for various interpretations to inspire guests.

SQTM will also feature star pattern quilts of various forms, highlighting some incredible pieces from the museum's permanent collection.

Check museum website for hours of operation.

The team behind the scariest haunted attraction in the nation, NETHERWORLD Haunted House, is keeping the fright-filled fun going all year long with five epic escape rooms!  

Full of thrilling twists and turns for those who dare to play, Escape the NETHERWORLD challenges guests to a series of exciting adventure games. Groups of up to 10 players are invited to explore mysterious rooms, solve clever puzzles and beat the game before the timer runs out! 

Gameplayers can choose between Tiki Island: Attack of the Shark God, Sasquatch: Bigfoot’s Revenge, Nosferatu: Van Helsing’s Secret, Haunted: Curse of the Night Hag and Alien Terror: Doom of the Dark Horizon to test their wit and survival skills with family and friends.

Think you can escape? Grab tickets for your family and friends at  www.escapethenetherworld.com!  

Closed Mondays/Tuesdays. Open Wednesdays & Thursdays 2-7 p.m., Fridays & Saturdays 2-10:20 p.m., and Sundays 2-8:40 p.m.

*Hours vary by day, please check website for details. 

Georgia Tech Women's Basketball takes on SMU at home at McCamish Pavilion.

For tickets go to the website below.

This winter, the Byron L. Dobbs Exhibit Gallery is set to host a heartwarming temporary exhibit, A Century of Toys: 100 Years of Play, just in time for the holiday season. Curated by Chuck Douglas, the collection spans three generations of his family’s cherished toys, alongside contributions from other families and History Cherokee’s archives.

Expect to see a blend of modern-day favorites and beloved vintage treasures, ensuring there’s something to stir nostalgia in every visitor. From classic toys that defined childhoods to recent creations, this exhibition promises a captivating experience for children and adults alike.

Admission: Free for History Cherokee members, included with general admission for non-members

Location: Cherokee County History Center, 221 E. Marietta St. Canton, GA 30114

Dates: Nov. 13, 2024, through February 2025

Festival of Camellias Feb 1 – 28, 2025.

Family fun! Open seven days a week during the events.

For details, visit americancamellias.com/events or call (478) 967-2358.

The Southeastern Quilt and Textile Museum will feature the Art Cloth Network’s traveling exhibit “Unfolding.” This exhibit encourages artists to think about “what is revealed when a story is told…do terms such as evolving, growing, revealing come to mind?”

Artists interpreted the theme in a wide variety of ways, drawing inspiration from life, nature, world issues and more. These three dimensional textile works will use a variety of interpretations to reveal a story, similar to unwrapping a gift.

The exhibit features 26 works by 23 artists allowing for various interpretations to inspire guests.

SQTM will also feature star pattern quilts of various forms, highlighting some incredible pieces from the museum's permanent collection.

Check museum website for hours of operation.

The team behind the scariest haunted attraction in the nation, NETHERWORLD Haunted House, is keeping the fright-filled fun going all year long with five epic escape rooms!  

Full of thrilling twists and turns for those who dare to play, Escape the NETHERWORLD challenges guests to a series of exciting adventure games. Groups of up to 10 players are invited to explore mysterious rooms, solve clever puzzles and beat the game before the timer runs out! 

Gameplayers can choose between Tiki Island: Attack of the Shark God, Sasquatch: Bigfoot’s Revenge, Nosferatu: Van Helsing’s Secret, Haunted: Curse of the Night Hag and Alien Terror: Doom of the Dark Horizon to test their wit and survival skills with family and friends.

Think you can escape? Grab tickets for your family and friends at  www.escapethenetherworld.com!  

Closed Mondays/Tuesdays. Open Wednesdays & Thursdays 2-7 p.m., Fridays & Saturdays 2-10:20 p.m., and Sundays 2-8:40 p.m.

*Hours vary by day, please check website for details. 

Are you parenting a second time around? Whether you're raising grandchildren, caring for nieces and nephews, or parenting siblings, you're not alone. Join ISDD for a free educational workshop designed to support caregivers like you.

Open to the public, this workshop offers valuable insights and resources to navigate the unique challenges of parenting the second time around. 

Parenting A Second Time Around (PASTA) is an award-winning curriculum created by Cornell University for relative caregivers raising children. Topics include: child development, discipline, caring for oneself as a caregiver, rebuilding a family, living with teens, legal issues and advocacy.

Classes will meet every Thursday from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., beginning Jan. 23 to March 13, at the ISDD Office (2302 Parklake Dr., STE 110 Atlanta, GA 30345). Workshops are free, but registration is required.

To register, call 470-310-3458 or visit https://bit.ly/PASTA0125. 

Workshop 1: It Wasn't Supposed To Be Like This - Jan. 23

Workshop 2: Getting to Know You - Jan. 30

Workshop 3: Rebuilding a Family - Feb. 6

Workshop 4: Discipline is Not a Dirty Word, But It May Look Different Today - Feb. 13

Workshop 5: Legal Concerns of Relatives of Raising Children - Feb. 20

Workshop 6: Standing up for Grandparent's/Grandchildren's Rights - Feb. 27

Workshop 7: Grandparents and Teens Living Together - March 6

Workshop 8: Living with Teens Can Be Challenging - March 13
 

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!

No creature looms larger over the savanna than the African elephant, and you’ll agree when you come face-to-trunk with one at Zoo Atlanta! Meet Tara or Kelly while learning why they are such important ambassadors for their species.

During this Wild Encounter experience, you will learn about elephants with a Zoo Educator before heading behind the scenes to meet up with members of the Elephant Care Team and find out more about elephant care at the Zoo. Of course, no Elephant Wild Encounter would be complete without the opportunity to hand-feed one of the “girls” an afternoon snack.

• Meet at the Zambezi Elephant Center 15 minutes before the Wild Encounter. 
• Please note that availability is limited for all Wild Encounters.

Days Available: Sunday, Monday, Friday and Saturday at 2 p.m. 

Member Cost: $117 | Non-Member Cost: $130 + Zoo admission

Age Range: 4 and up

This winter, the Byron L. Dobbs Exhibit Gallery is set to host a heartwarming temporary exhibit, A Century of Toys: 100 Years of Play, just in time for the holiday season. Curated by Chuck Douglas, the collection spans three generations of his family’s cherished toys, alongside contributions from other families and History Cherokee’s archives.

Expect to see a blend of modern-day favorites and beloved vintage treasures, ensuring there’s something to stir nostalgia in every visitor. From classic toys that defined childhoods to recent creations, this exhibition promises a captivating experience for children and adults alike.

Admission: Free for History Cherokee members, included with general admission for non-members

Location: Cherokee County History Center, 221 E. Marietta St. Canton, GA 30114

Dates: Nov. 13, 2024, through February 2025

Festival of Camellias Feb 1 – 28, 2025.

Family fun! Open seven days a week during the events.

For details, visit americancamellias.com/events or call (478) 967-2358.

The Southeastern Quilt and Textile Museum will feature the Art Cloth Network’s traveling exhibit “Unfolding.” This exhibit encourages artists to think about “what is revealed when a story is told…do terms such as evolving, growing, revealing come to mind?”

Artists interpreted the theme in a wide variety of ways, drawing inspiration from life, nature, world issues and more. These three dimensional textile works will use a variety of interpretations to reveal a story, similar to unwrapping a gift.

The exhibit features 26 works by 23 artists allowing for various interpretations to inspire guests.

SQTM will also feature star pattern quilts of various forms, highlighting some incredible pieces from the museum's permanent collection.

Check museum website for hours of operation.

Vanessa Fraction is a talented and hilarious comedian, actress and writer who has made her mark in various forms of entertainment. She can currently be heard as a co-host on the Nappy Boy Radio Podcast hosted by Tpain and seen in the movie "Praise This on Peacock." Vanessa can also be seen guest hosting on the entertainment news show Dish Nation.

As a stand-up comedian, Vanessa has performed on "Def Comedy Jam," "Laff Mobs Laff Tracks" and more. Her writing credits include "Raven’s Home," "106 & Park" and "The Mo’Nique Show." Additionally, she has appeared in the film "Barber Shop 2."

Not only is Vanessa “Action” Fraction a talented entertainer, but she is also a certified self-defense instructor. She teaches her unique class called Kicks & Comedy, combining her love for humor with her passion for empowering others through self-defense.

Get the velvet rope treatment with a VIP pass! VIP tickets include early access seating, a pre-show mini-concert, a meet and greet with Vanessa Fraction, two drink tickets and a signed poster.

Event Schedule
7 p.m. - VIP Early Access Seating - Artist Meet & Greet after the show.
7:30 p.m. - Regular admission seating begins
8 p.m. - Showtime (90 minutes with no intermission)
9:30 p.m. - Show ends
9:40 p.m. - VIP Meet & Greet Begins

The team behind the scariest haunted attraction in the nation, NETHERWORLD Haunted House, is keeping the fright-filled fun going all year long with five epic escape rooms!  

Full of thrilling twists and turns for those who dare to play, Escape the NETHERWORLD challenges guests to a series of exciting adventure games. Groups of up to 10 players are invited to explore mysterious rooms, solve clever puzzles and beat the game before the timer runs out! 

Gameplayers can choose between Tiki Island: Attack of the Shark God, Sasquatch: Bigfoot’s Revenge, Nosferatu: Van Helsing’s Secret, Haunted: Curse of the Night Hag and Alien Terror: Doom of the Dark Horizon to test their wit and survival skills with family and friends.

Think you can escape? Grab tickets for your family and friends at  www.escapethenetherworld.com!  

Closed Mondays/Tuesdays. Open Wednesdays & Thursdays 2-7 p.m., Fridays & Saturdays 2-10:20 p.m., and Sundays 2-8:40 p.m.

*Hours vary by day, please check website for details. 

“Good wine is a good familiar creature if it be well used…” Othello, II. iii.

“Drink sir, is a great provoker…” Macbeth, II. iii.

Hearty cheers to 2025 and to William Shakespeare!

Five professional actors casually gather to perform select scenes from the Shakespearean play “A Comedy of Errors,” while enjoying libations with the audience. Mirth, merriment and mayhem can be expected to accompany this event!

A few things to know about "The Bard":

• One drink ticket will be included with this ticket purchase.
• The bar will be open throughout the show.
• "The Bard" takes place in our 4th-floor event space. Seating is limited.
• All guests must be 21 or older to attend this event.
• Please be aware that "Winter Brew with the Bard" may contain strong language and adult content.
• We encourage healthy drinking in moderation.
• Excessive and disruptive alcohol use will not be tolerated.
   

Strand 2025 Season Sponsorships Are Still Available!

Join us as a Strand Sponsor in 2025 and take advantage of opportunities ranging from complimentary popcorn coupons and VIP tickets all the way to recognition on The Strand's marquee.

Theatre Dublin lights up the stage with an assortment of tribute concerts throughout the year. Grab the whole crew and jam out to classic tunes that everyone loves presented by people with a passion for playing!

Rock the night away at Theatre Dublin with these great shows:
-Georgia Players Guild’s Nashville Noel
November 30th, 2024 @ 7 PM | General Admission: $35 | VIP: $55
-Bob Seger Tribute
February 8th, 2025 @ 7 PM
-Departure Journey Tribute
April 5th, 2025
-A1A Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show
May 3rd, 2025

Ticket links available through the URL.