Fun Things to Do This Week
Enjoy a fun-filled week of activities with these events.
Teen Spotlight: Twelfth Night the Musical at Woodstock Arts
Washed up on the shores of a strange new land, Viola must disguise herself as a man, and in the process, she finds her true self. Jan. 17-26.
MLK, JR. Day Parade at Stonecrest
The NAACP DeKalb County Branch presents this themed “Still I Rise” parade, which will travel from Black Wall Street to Stonecrest Mall. Jan. 18.
Miss Nelson Is Missing at Lawrenceville Arts Center
Teacher Miss Nelson goes missing and is replaced by Viola Swamp, a no-nonsense substitute who assigns piles of homework. Will the students learn to respect Miss Nelson? Jan. 18.
Music for the Very Young – The Lion and the Mouse: A Musical Tale for Little Ears at High Museum of Art
Explore Aesop’s fable through musical storytelling with this heartwarming concert. Jan. 18-19.
Doctor De Soto at Alliance Theatre
Despite the sign stating they don’t treat predators, Doctor De Soto and Mrs. De Soto take pity on a suffering fox in this play proving even the smallest creatures can make a big difference with kindness and a little quick thinking. Jan. 18-March 2.
The Adventures of the Gingerbread Man at Center for Puppetry Arts
This hilarious retelling of folktale favorites follows a gingerbread hero through a combination of The Little Red Hen, The Three Wishes, The Fisherman and His Wife and The Gingerbread Man. Through Jan. 19.
IllumiNights at the Zoo: A Chinese Lantern Festival at Zoo Atlanta
Enjoy a mile-long stroll through illuminated wildlife and imaginary creatures. Through Jan. 19.