Holiday Fun Galore!

The festive season is in full-swing, and we’ve got event suggestions

By Kathy Dean and Collin Kelley

What a difference a year makes! The pandemic squashed most of the holiday fun last year, but festive events are plentiful this December. Whether you’re marking Christmas, Chanukah, or New Year’s Eve, there’s something for everyone.

Down the Hatch. Tickets and info at promontoryp.com/current.

Fox Theatre

The Fabulous Fox Theatre has a host of holiday shows including KLove Christmas Tour, Dec. 1; The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Musical, Dec. 5; A Christmas Symphony with Sarah Brightman, Dec. 13; Hip Hop Nutcracker, Dec. 14; and Cirque Dreams Holidaze, Dec. 23-24. Visit foxtheatre.org for tickets and details.

◄Dad’s Garage

Invasion: Christmas Carol returns Dec. 3-19 for a night of mayhem as a traditional staging of Dickens’ holiday classic is hijacked by an improv character. In past productions it’s been Pennywise from Stephen King’s “It,” Martha Stewart, Mr. T, Elmo, and even Jesus. Get tickets at dadsgarage.com.

OnStage Atlanta

Two actors portray 20 zany characters in A Tuna Christmas, an affectionate commentary and withering satire of small town, Southern life and attitudes. The show runs Dec. 2-19. Get tickets at onstageatlanta.com.

Atlantic Station

Strap on your skates for Skate the Station through Jan. 17 and you don’t even have to leave your car to drive through ATL Holiday Lights in the Pinnacle Lot.

Decatur Square ►

The Decatur Menorah Lighting is Dec. 5 at 4:30 p.m. on the Decatur Square featuring music, entertainment, dreidels, hot latkes, crafts for kids and more. The event is hosted by Chabad Intown. Visit chabadintown.org for more information.

Ponce City Market

A plethora of holiday events is happening at the shopping destination, including the annual Menorah Lighting Ceremony with Chabad Intown on Dec. 2 at 6 p.m., Skate the Sky ice skating on The Roof, Fireside Roasting & Toasting Pods for groups of four to make s’mores, and a family-friendly celebration to welcome 2022 called Noon Year’s Eve on Dec. 3. To see all the events, visit poncecitymarket. com.

Underground Atlanta

Continuing through Dec. 18,

Underground Atlanta welcomes David

Weber and his one man production of A Christmas Carol to Down the Hatch, the historic underground pirate ship once famed as Atlanta restaurant Dante’s

Virginia Highland

The Virginia Highland Tour of Lights and Winterfest is Dec. 3-4 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. with homes in the neighborhood decked out in twinkling lights. There’s also the 2-mile Jingle Jog and an Artist Market with over 50 local artisans, live music, and more. Visit virginiahighlanddistrict.com for tickets and details.

Check

▲Callanwolde Fine Arts Center

Winter House runs from Nov. 26 to Dec. 11 featuring festive and seasonal workshops like ginger bread house making, flower arranging, glass etching, calligraphy, pottery, blacksmithing and more. There will also be a beer garden and wine bar. To register, visit callanwolde.org/winterhouse.

Mayor’s Masked Ball

Outgoing Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms will host her final UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball on Dec. 18 to benefit the United Negro College Fund. The gala will take place at the Marriott Marquis and feature actress Lynn Whitfield and actor/comedian Chris Tucker. For more information, visit uncf.org/atlanta.

State Farm Arena

Celebration Festival is set for Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. featuring R&B artists Tamar Braxton, Johnny Gill, The City, Keith Sweat, Sheila E, and Stokley. Tickets and information are available at statefarmarena.com/events/ detail/celebration-festival.

Colony Square

The Lighting at Colony Square is planned as an all-day family celebration to benefit Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta on Dec. 4, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. The inaugural Tree Lighting Show will start

Continued on page 36

Compassionate Care Right Around The Corner

Northside Medical Midtown is now open, bringing powerful expertise to the heart of Atlanta. Over 20 practices are based out of our new state-of-the-art facility. To better serve you, we’re offering virtual or in-person visits depending on your needs. Schedule an appointment today.

Clinical Specialities include:

NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL CARDIOVASCULAR INSTITUTE 404-962-6000 • northsidecvi.com

NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL CANCER INSTITUTE Radiation Oncology

404-575-2050 northside.com/radiation-oncology-midtown

NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL ORTHOPEDIC INSTITUTE Sports Medicine

1-855-647-7678 • sportsmedicine.northside.com

Arthritis & Total Joint Specialists 770-292-6500 • arthritisandtotaljoint.com

Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates

404-888-7601 • atlantagastro.com

Bariatric Innovations of Atlanta & General Surgery 404-250-6691 • bariatricinnovationsatl.com

Georgia Colon & Rectal Surgical Associates 770-277-4277 • gcrsa.com

Georgia Urology 404-222-0292 • gaurology.com

GYN Surgical Specialists 404-303-3157 • gynsurgicalspecialists.com

The Hand & Upper Extremity Center of Georgia 404-255-0226 • handcenterga.com

Laureate Medical Group 404-892-2131 • laureatemed.com

Midtown Medical Associates 404-215-6525 • midtownmed.com

North Atlanta Primary Care 770-442-1911 • napc.md

Northside Thoracic Surgery 404-252-9063 • northsidethoracicsurgery.com

Northside/Midtown Imaging 404-875-2640 • northside.com/midtown-imaging

Northside Family Medicine & Urgent Care 404-575-2000 • northsideurgentcare.com

Peachtree Women’s Clinic 470-875-1050 • peachtreewomensclinic.com

Randy Rudderman, MD Plastic Surgery 678-566-7200 • drrudderman.com

Sovereign Rehabilitation 404-205-5567 • sovereignrehab.com

Surgical Specialists of Atlanta 404-847-0664 • surgicalspecialistsofatlanta.com

Thomas Eye Group 678-538-1968 • thomaseye.com

University Gynecologic Oncology 404-300-2990 • ugynonc.com

NOW OPEN Northside Hospital Center for Perinatal Medicine 404-898-2550 • northside.com/cpm