Winter Shorts: Trust & Doubt (Closing Weekend)
Date & Time: Friday, Feb 6 & Saturday, Feb 7 | 7:30 PM
Location: PushPush Arts (Cafe Stage), 1805 Harvard Avenue, College Park, GA 30337
Price: $0.00 – $11.63
About: This is your last chance to catch PushPush Arts’ latest collection of experimental short plays and films. Local Atlanta actors, directors, and playwrights explore themes of division and connection in an intimate setting designed for risk-taking and thoughtful exchange.
Why Go: PushPush is a neighborhood gem that makes theater accessible and raw. It’s a rare chance to see art being developed in real-time and grapple with big questions in a small, community-focused room.
Little Women at Academy Theatre
Date & Time: Weekends Feb 6 – Feb 22 | Fri/Sat 8:00 PM, Sun 3:00 PM
Location: Academy Theatre, 599 N Central Ave, Hapeville, GA 30354
Price: $15 – $25
About: Hapeville’s historic Academy Theatre presents a new mainstage production of the classic Little Women. As Georgia’s longest-running professional theatre company, they bring high-quality storytelling right to the heart of the Tri-Cities.
Why Go: Hapeville is growing as a creative hub, and the Academy Theatre is at its center. Supporting local mainstage theater helps keep the arts economy alive and offers a great night out without the trek into Atlanta.
Opening Reception: Alchemical Marriage at ArtsXchange
Date & Time: Saturday, Feb 7 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: ArtsXchange (Jack Sinclair Gallery), 2148 Newnan St, East Point, GA 30344
Price: Free
About: The ArtsXchange (Southeast Community Cultural Center) has been a pillar of African American artistic expression and social justice for decades. This month, they open Alchemical Marriage, an immersive group exhibition featuring ten forward-thinking artists, including curators rEN Dillard and S. Darius Parker, exploring transformation and inner change.
Why Go: ArtsXchange is the soul of community expression in East Point. This opening is a perfect way to support a venue that champions diverse voices and see incredible work by local Black artists.
Alchemical Marriage Event Details
Mindful Mondays at Oyun Botanical Gardens
Date & Time: Mondays (Feb 9, 16, 23) | 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Oyun Botanical Gardens, 3353 Washington Rd, East Point, GA 30344
Price: Donation-based (Suggested $10, but pay what you can)
About: Start your week grounded. Hosted by Queen Yenn, these weekly sessions in the garden (or indoors depending on weather) include breathwork, journaling, and guided meditation designed to help you relax and reset.
Why Go: Wellness shouldn’t be a luxury. This is an affordable, accessible space to take care of your mental health while connecting with a beautiful, Black-owned local green space.
6th Annual College Park Black History Program
Date & Time: Saturday, Feb 21 | Time TBA (Typically 11:00 AM start)
Location: Georgia International Convention Center, 2000 Convention Center Concourse, College Park, GA 30337
Price: Free
About: Join the City of College Park and the College Park Cultural Arts Council for their signature annual celebration. This event honors the rich legacy and contributions of African Americans in our community through performance, education, and celebration.
Why Go: It’s essential to honor the history of the ground we stand on. This event is a powerful reminder of the deep roots in College Park and a great moment to stand in solidarity with our neighbors.
College Park Cultural Arts Council Events
Lucky Cricket Music Festival at Atlanta Utility Works
Date & Time: Saturday, Feb 21 | 2:00 PM – Late
Location: Atlanta Utility Works, 2903 RN Martin St, East Point, GA 30344
Price: $26.66
About: Atlanta Utility Works is hosting a one-night-only festival featuring a spectacular lineup of Georgia-based groups and Southeast regional touring acts. Expect the same caliber of talent you see at major festivals like Sweetwater 420, right here in our backyard.
Why Go: AUW is transforming East Point’s social scene by turning industrial history into a community gathering space. This is a chance to see a major festival lineup without the downtown Atlanta traffic.
