Around & About FEBRUARY
11-13,18-20
“Picasso at the Lapin Agile,” directed by
Nancy Jensen, will be performed at the Canton Theatre. This long-running absurdist comedy places Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso in a Parisian cafe in 1904, just before the renowned scientist transformed physics and the celebrated painter set the art world afire. www.cherokeetheatre.org/shows.
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Join History Cherokee for a lecture with on “The Extreme Weather-Climate Gap: A Discussion at the Intersection of Race, Income, Vulnerability and Resilience,” to learn about contemporary topics during Black History Month. The free event begins at 7 p.m. at the Rock Barn in Canton. Register at https://historycherokee.org/events.
19 Gras Pub Crawl
Visit downtown Woodstock for the Mardi , 2-6 p.m. Crawl-goers are encouraged to stop by participating restaurants and enjoy food and beverage specials. FunkCake Band will perform at select locations on a staggered schedule during the event. https://bit.ly/3qoAVSN.
LIBRARY EVENTS www.sequoyahregionallibrary.org
Feb. 3
Read any romance book and join the Themed Adult Book Club to discuss your book at Woodstock Public Library at 7 p.m. Ages 17 and older are encouraged. Email moores@seqlib.org for a list of discussion questions. Register online.
Feb. 15
The Kids Book Club is reading “Wonder” by R. J. Palacio this month. The club is perfect for kids in grades 2-5 and meets virtually. Register online.
Feb. 21
The Adult Eclectics Book Club is meeting to discuss “The Underground Railroad” by Colson Whitehead, 6-7:30 p.m., in the community room at R.T. Jones Memorial Library in Canton. Register online.
Feb. 26
Let your imagination shine, 3-4 p.m., at Rose Creek Public Library’s Lego Lab in Woodstock. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Registration is not required.
WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS MARCH Bolden, Jonathan 26 Peyton and GregCodyShaddix Three local acts,
, are performing at 7 p.m. at the Canton Theatre. For more information and tickets, visit https://bit.ly/3ztFpuj.
24-27
The Georgia Food + Wine Festival, benefitting MUST Ministries, is coming to Jim R. Miller Park in Marietta. Celebrate the best of Georgia and the South, from its culinary superstars and beverage experts, to farmers, artisans, live musicians and more. https://georgiafoodandwinefestival.com.
26-27 Fest15th annual Wing & Rock The
will be held noon-7 p.m. Saturday and noon-6 p.m. Sunday at Etowah River Park, 600 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton. Voted one of the Top 10 Food Festivals in the Southeast by Festival Rooster, the free, family-friendly event will feature a variety of chicken wings with bold sauces, as well as live music. www.wingandrockfest.com.
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AROUND WOODSTOCK | February 2022
Join Northside Hospital experts for a virtual health presentation every Wednesday at noon. www.northside.com/community-wellness/classes-events
Feb. 2: Dr. Parham Eshtehardi, Northside Heart Feb. 9: Dr. Sreedevi Veluvarti, Northeast Georgia Diagnostic Clinic
March 2: Dr. Deep Shikha, Northeast Georgia Diagnostic Clinic
LANTERN SERIES At the Elm Street Event Green in Woodstock; shows begin at 7:30 p.m. Check for updates at www.woodstockarts.org.
March 19: May 14: May 28: July 2: July 16:
The National Parks Naughty Professor Aditya Prakash Ensemble Sub-Radio Kyshona Armstrong
