Downtown Events

IN town Woodstock

WOODSTOCK PARKS AND RECREATION

woodstockparksandrec.com // 770-592-6000, Ext. 1955. Registration is required for all programs. Fees are $5, unless otherwise noted. Jan. 12

Discovering Beekeeping. Join Shannon Sorescu, 6:30 p.m., at 223 Arnold Mill Road, to learn what you need to know before committing to beekeeping. Jan. 14

Essential Gardening: Planning a Garden. Join University of Georgia Cherokee County Extension Agent Josh Fuder and the Cherokee Master Gardeners, 10 a.m., at 223 Arnold Mill Road, for a garden planning session that will supercharge your garden with fruits, vegetables and herbs that thrive in our North Georgia growing zone. Jan. 18

Discovering Pickleball gets you ready to play pickleball — and you will, by the end of the session. Equipment is provided. The class is taught at 6:30 p.m. at the Dupree Park pickleball courts. Jan. 19

SKILLS: Gun Safety. Taught by a firearm instructor from the Woodstock Police Department, the class begins at 6:30 p.m. at 223 Arnold Mill Road. It is designed to cover the four cardinal rules of gun safety. Please do not bring your firearm; safe firearms will be provided for demonstration. Participants will earn a certificate upon completion of the class. Jan. 28

Essential Gardening: Seed Starting. Get a head start on the gardening season by starting seeds early. Join Josh Fuder and the Cherokee Master Gardeners, 10 a.m., at 223 Arnold Mill Road, for a class to give you the tools and information to advance your seed-starting techniques. 08 Shop locally made goods at Maker’s Mash, a pop-up shop featuring local artisans, the second Sunday of the month, 1-6 p.m., at Reformation Brewery in Woodstock. https://visitwoodstockga.com/events

MADLIFE STAGE & STUDIOS

Events listed are held monthly at 8722 Main St., Woodstock. http://madlifestageandstudios.com Jan. 24: Live Band Karaoke Featuring You, 7 p.m. Jan. 29: Big Band Jazz, performing the timeless music of Nat King Cole and Natalie Cole, 4 p.m. Feb. 7: Country Dance Night, featuring The Honky Tonkers, 7 p.m. Dance lessons start at 6 p.m.

WOODSTOCK ARTS

www.woodstockarts.org Jan. 6-15: “Every Brilliant Thing” is a hilarious, warm, deeply imaginative play that asks the audience to become part of the story. Recommended for ages 10-plus (content). Jan. 20: Beginning at 6 p.m. at the Reeves House, local artists will create a piece of art on the spot that will be raffled off at the end of the night. Jan. 20-29: “The Lightning Thief,” based on the book series by Rick Riordan, features a cast of spectacular teen actors, directed by industry professionals. Recommended for ages 10-plus (content). Jan. 25: The Lasting Laugh is a monthly comedy series that brings in Atlanta-based comedians, with Jessica It’s All Good as the host. Recommended for ages 12-plus (content). Jan. 26: The Woodstock Arts Improv Troupe is ready to get its audiences rolling down the aisles with laughter. Recommended for ages 10-plus (content).

WILLIAM G. LONG SENIOR CENTER

woodstockparksandrec.com // 678-445-6518 Minimum age for all programs is 50. Registration is required. Jan. 24: Day Trip: Chick-fil-A Corporate, 9 a.m.3 p.m. Cost is $11. Jan. 25: Day Trip: Cyclorama Atlanta, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost is $16. Feb. 3: Day Trip: Medieval Times, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost is $40. Feb. 8: Day Trip: Tubman Museum, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost is $10.