Music + Performances

In three 15-minute sets, performers will bring spectators into the world of Shakespeare with clever and quippy unscripted interactions. The Unscripted Shakespeare Ensemble, brought to you by Amanda Rountree and Friends, performs entirely improvised scenes and plays in the style of William Shakespeare. This Atlanta-based ensemble spontaneously weaves together unique Shakespearean-style narratives from audience suggestions.

Cuban Music | From traditional trova ballads to the many forms of Cuban dance music such as Son Montuno, Guarachas, Cha-cha-cha to modern Salsa, the Atlanta based group features a core of musicians from Matanzas, Cuba, home city of Danzon and Rumba.

Latin Music | Born in Pernambuco, Brazil, Sander Pinheiro, a singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist, has become one of the best interpreters of Brazilian jazz worldwide. Fusing the Brazilian sound with American music, he has delighted audiences in Brazil and the US with his captivating, unique sound.

The morning starts with a little ruckus at the Decatur Arts Festival when several mighty Flamenco dancers bring the Spanish art form that they love to the audience at the Kids Arts Festival. Performers include kids 5-16, and will showcase Flamenco songs and dances that they have studied in Decatur. This show is especially for…

Stop by the LOL Tent for a rip-roaring good time! Local comedians and improv troupes bring laughter and levity to the Decatur Arts Festival. Take your turn at the mic; sign up for the Open Mic segment on Saturday at 1:30 pm to share your silliest thoughts or humorous observations.

Good for the body, the mind and the soul! This hour-long workshop will show you how to limber and free up your joints, and relax your muscles. Then we will do some moving meditations to uplift our moods—perfect as we ease back into this new, post-pandemic normal. Suitable for any age and physical condition, most…

In 3-15 minute sets, performers will bring spectators into the world of Shakespeare with clever and quippy unscripted interactions. “Present mirth hath present laughter; What’s to come is still unsure…”

Basic rhythms of flamenco become the foundation of introductory dance steps and percussive movements that make flamenco an exciting way to transmit emotion. No special dance gear or equipment is required.

The Academy Theatre is Atlanta’s longest-running theatre company and continues to produce high-quality classic and original shows designed to engage audiences and explore the power of theatre both on those viewing it and creating it! Our annual short play show “Tapas: Nick Of Time” opens in June!

Join us for a general strengthening and conditioning class!

Ztunes Music is Atlanta and Decatur’s community music school where students find lifelong inspiration and joy through learning and performing music.

Folk Rock, Pop Rock, Alternative Rock Music One of the forces behind the Amplify Concerts to combat poverty in local communities, this Decatur hometown hero has numerous albums to his credit, and has a new one scheduled for release in time for this festival. Website: Mike Killeen Band

Join us for an interactive pop-up performance by actors from Academy Theatre near the Little Shop of Stories bookstore.

British Rock Music A British rock cover band from Atlanta, this sextet brings great songs from the British Invasion to English pop and beyond. A bloody good time is guaranteed by these mates! Facebook: Her Majesty’s Request  

Help the quirky scientist, Madame Miraculous, find or create the perfect gift for her mother for Mother’s Day in this interactive theatrical experience!

Entertaining and thought-provoking performances in various dance styles. Program A | Saturday: In Relation to…? by Toya Willingham/About Face The Dance by Alex Spitzer Starting Over by Gloria Blalock Kitchens The Spark by Ouroboros Dance Project/Heidi Bailla Flamenco Framed by Julie Galle Baggenstoss At Least Six Feet (Excerpt) by D. Patton White/Beacon Dance

Jeannie Caryn, released her first album, MOTHER’S SELF-RISING, in 2021. The project is a collection of her songs that represent life as a single mom, raising two great kids and a grumble of furry creatures while pursuing her dreams. Currently, she is writing a children’s story/music project, HUGO THE ROUND PUG.

Are you ready to play? Whole World Improv Theatre, Atlanta’s Best since 1994, perform a hilarious set of improv based entirely on audience suggestions. Come be part of the experience!

Funk / Rap Music Earth Wind and Fire meets Parliament Funkadelic meets James Brown meets the Tower of Power. This is a wall of funky/rap sounds guaranteed to bring you to your feet. This energetic band is always a fan favorite at Oakhurst PorchFest. Don’t miss this act! Website: JohnBoy & Surround Sound

Ken Scott has over 25 years of experience, performing over 350 shows a year. Ken is currently the president of the International Brotherhood of Magicians, one of the world’s largest magic organizations. He has entertained over a million people with his unique, cutting-edge programs.  Ken is a FOUR time winner of the Greater Atlanta “Magician of the…

In her latest musical endeavor, a collaborative concept jazz record entitled MARROW, Brenda Nicole Moorer dreams up a sound fusion of eclectic melodies and piano, with elements of jazz, folk, and chamber. Amidst its languid textures and intricate rhythms, MARROW finds Moorer achieving profound complexity in her lyrics, expounding on the purpose of life, ultimately creating music that inspires the soul.

We will explore as many of the Figure 8 movements found in MENAHT and Transcultural Fusion dance, done in a variety of plans, as we can comfortably play within an hour. Then we’ll connect them in a series of fun and challenging combos great for absolute beginners to seasoned students of this/these genre(s) of dance.

Let’s take a trip to the beach in our imagination and see the sea! Piccadilly Puppets uses lots of music, fish, and other fun sea creatures to transport you to the ocean. Piccadilly Puppets has been entertaining and educating Georgia children for over 50 years!

Hosted by Derona King | If Derona King were a superhero, words would be her superpower. She is the creator of Story Matters, an interactive learning workshop, to help people reclaim purpose and creativity in their work through storytelling. She and Carl will soon celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary. Her favorite people call her grandmother.

Come join the dance. For participants of all ages and levels who are ready for a fun-filled, energy packed workshop! Learn traditional dances (primarily of Senegal, Mali and Guinea), and develop an awareness of how song traditions work hand in hand with dance movement as a means of expression and communication of daily life in…

Named after the Greek symbol for the eternal cycle of renewal, the Ouroboros Dance Project strives to present their own take on ATS® (American Tribal Style), a Bellydance group improvisation format.

Acoustic Power Pop Music A Decatur favorite singer/songwriter brings her distinctive alto voice, her full band and original songs you won’t want to miss. Facebook: Morgan Rowe Band

Southern Rock, Classic Rock, Alt-Rock Music This seven-member band features two lead singers and specializes in playing hits covering genres such as southern rock, classic rock, 80s and 90s alternative rock. Bring your dancing shoes and enjoy the songs you’ve come to love. Facebook: The Reebs

Entertaining and thought-provoking performances in various dance styles. Program B | Sunday:  In Relation to…? by Toya Willingham/About Face The Dance by Alex Spitzer Human by The Atlanta School of Burlesque Starting Over by Gloria Blalock Kitchens The Spark by Ouroboros Dance Project/Heidi Bailla Flamenco Framed by Julie Galle Baggenstoss At Least Six Feet (Excerpt)…

Are you ready to play? Whole World Improv Theatre, Atlanta’s Best since 1994, perform a hilarious set of improv based entirely on audience suggestions. Come be part of the experience!

Latin Music | Born in Pernambuco, Brazil, Sander Pinheiro, a singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist, has become one of the best interpreters of Brazilian jazz worldwide. Fusing the Brazilian sound with American music, he has delighted audiences in Brazil and the US with his captivating, unique sound.