Music + Performances

Jitterbug Funk - Jitterbug Funk is a Decatur based acoustic band that plays a mix of originals and covers ranging from folk to rock to funk. Born during the pandemic…

Veronika Jackson is the grassroots of American folk blue. She has been performing in the southeastern region for many years. She's folk blues with a piedmont picking style which accompanies…

The Quaranteens are all current juniors at Decatur High School. Come sing along to classic rock and current pop hits. This garage band started during the pandemic and has grown…

Joseph E. Reed, “The One-Man Orchestra” specializes in creating exciting, multi-layered musical arrangements on the spot. Joseph combines violin, guitar and other sounds using the Boomerang looper pedal and an…

Alma Mexicana meaning Mexican Soul, is a group that presents traditional Mexican dances. Based in Atlanta area, this group has been performing for more than a decade bringing to the…

Puzzletruck's allure lies in their alchemical fusion of narratives spun by JB (lyricist), Stephen's guitar/melodies, and Rick's seasoned bass, which debuted in 2018. Their alternative blend of progressive story rock,…

Kick back, let the top down, and take a drive down Maxwell Street, Decatur’s own classic rock cover band. Formed in 2016, this seasoned band combines smooth vocal harmonies and…

ConunDrums is a diverse community of women drawn together by chance, intention, fate, and the call of the drum of West Africa. Their high energy, interactive performances for events and…

Bang on a pot and roll on the floor. Free and open improvisation with an emphasis on listening--with ears, bodies, and movement, sound, music, words, visual art creation. The general…

HAPPENSTANCE THEATER is an award-winning, professional company committed to devising, producing and touring original, performer-created visual, poetic Theater. With the simplest means - movement, silence, theatrical clown, music, text, physical…

Amanda Rountree & Friends bring some family-friendly improv comedy to the Arts Fest! It's improvised theatre fun that's as interactive as you want it to be. The cast of talented…

Polly Holliday is a Decatur, Georgia-based original rock and roll band founded in 2020. Seeking solace and release during the pandemic, this group of neighbors and friends first came together…

Mahealani's Polynesian Entertainment is an award-winning entertainment company sharing the culture of their ancestors from the Pacific Islands of Hawaii, Tahiti, New Zealand, and Samoa through song and dance. Named…

This workshop in score building is based off of the microsounds comprising an environment. We will spend time listening to the sound environment of the space we occupy, and as…

Tiffany Anderson is a comedian, actor, improviser, and writer based in Atlanta, GA. She is originally from Decatur, GA. She performs improv with Red Pill Players and Other Side of…

With a warm alto, singer/songwriter Morgan Rowe connects with the audience through stories of life. Facebook

Debuting as the MC for the 2024 Decatur Arts Festival's LOL Tent: Not your typical anything, comedian Amanda Marks can turn the minuscule or mundane into a monumentally funny shtick.…

Jeannie Caryn lives in Marietta, Georgia, with her two college-aged children, and spends her spare time enjoying her seven animals, all now characters in her rhyming-verse, book series HTRP- The…

The clinically hilarious Dr. O brings an exciting mix of family, doctor, and social commentary humor to the masses and leaves them with a diagnosis of laughter. He’s opened for…

Local poets from Decatur High School and Beacon Hill Middle School take the stage to show-off their poetry chops with animated spoken-word riffing on contemporary issues. Spoken Word is a…

Ken Smallhorn is a comedian, writer and MC. Originally from Illinois, he moved to Atlanta in 2021. You can catch him performing on all types of shows and stages around…

Join artist Charmaine Minniefield at her project The Praise House. She'll provides a deeper understanding of the public art installation, process and impact. The Praise House Project by visual artist Charmaine Minniefield with…

Take a magical shadow puppet adventure! Ride on the back of a flying wolf in search of the dazzling Firebird. Quest through the forest with Vasilisa The Brave. This performance…

Jason Zaremba is a comedian who got his start in North Carolina performing at venues Goodnights Comedy Club, The Idiot Box, and countless others. He has since moved to Atlanta…

Originally from Nigeria, West Africa, Tosin Taiwo, aka Tosinger, is a seasoned singer, actress, and storyteller with over 15 years of performance experience. She is a vibrant contributor to the…

Hayley Ellman is a Jewish, Lesbian comedian out of Atlanta, GA. The Atlanta Journal Constitution once referred to her comedy as "cerebral and sardonic." She charms audiences with her balance…

Gaurav Malhotra, an accomplished percussionist and drummer hailing from India, boasts a remarkable career spanning over 25 years. Throughout his journey, he has graced the stage, toured, and left his…

Our Showcase Performance features the following new dances by these artists: Tangled Roots By The Dancing Flowers for Peace Nandito Na Ako, Nandito Na Tayo by Catching Mangoes Dance Stepping…

(Mainstage Cast) Whole World Improv Theatre, Atlanta's Best since 1994, performs a hilarious set of improv comedy based entirely on audience suggestions. Catch the Teen Cast on Sunday at 4…

The FHS Players is a group of friends and musicians from the Frank Hamilton School, comprised of a collection of instructors and students. Come join us for a selection of…

Yara Dance is a creative initiative of dancers who train weekly under the artistic direction of choreographer and instructor, Yara Betancourt, to craft captivating lyrical & contemporary dance performances. Their…

Michael K. brings all the warmth and talent to the stage that anyone would want. His passion for his music is immediately evident. He can capture your heart just by…

Mookie G is an Atlanta based standup comic. He began pursuing his comedy dream at the young age of 42. In the beginning, he traveled to and from metro Atlanta…

Join Essential Theatre artists as they lead our audiences in fun and interactive theatrical games for the whole family!

Josh di Donato is one of the unsung pioneers of the LA Alternative comedy movement. In the 1990’s, he produced a series of comedy shows which he brought to Largo,…

Come experience the exciting duo known as Acoustic Soul. Angelo is a seasoned R&B soul singer. Curt is an accomplished guitarist. Retro soul, Motown, R&B is their expertise. Hence their…

A 24-year-old Appalachian Artist born and raised in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. Bryce released his debut album “Horns and Halos” in May of 2023. Since his release, Bryce has traveled…

The Dancing Flowers have been developing a practice of collaboration through movement improvisations since 2005. This workshop will be playful, focusing on how we sense and trust each other; how…

Daemin Lee is an stand-up comic that hosts and produces several shows conventions all over Atlanta. An couple being MomoCon, Furry Weekend Atlanta, Anime Weekend Atlanta, and Dragon-Con. He works…

This 4-piece powerhouse sounds like an 8-piece! From Motown to Maroon 5, from Hootie to Hip-Hop, this band does it ALL! Superior sound, lush harmonies, and an amazing repertoire that…

Storhm Artiste is an Atlanta-based Comedian, Writer, Host, Content Creator, etc. Storhm has created two scripts, written three books, ghostwritten material for celebrity comedians, and performed stand-up comedy for 7…

Alyx Libby is an actor-turned-comic who currently resides in Atlanta and tours throughout the US. You’ve seen her onstage at The Laughing Skull Lounge, Sidesplitters Comedy Club and RoleCall Theatre,…

WHOLE WORLD'S IMPROVIUS PRIME (Teen Cast) Experience improv comedy performed by kids for kids of all ages. Are you ready to play? Catch the Mainstage Cast on Saturday at 4…

Our Showcase Performance features the following new dances by these artists: Tangled Roots By The Dancing Flowers for Peace Nandito Na Ako, Nandito Na Tayo by Catching Mangoes Dance Stepping…