Live music, dance, comedy, and theatrical performances will take place throughout the weekend, joyfully celebrating Decatur’s immense local talent across four main venues – the Decatur Bandstand, the Performing Arts Tent, the LOL Tent, and the Decatur Recreation Center – with pop-ups in between! Sort the full schedule by date, location, or interest. All events are free.
Live music, dance, comedy, and theatrical performances will take place throughout the weekend, joyfully celebrating Decatur’s immense local talent across four main venues – the Decatur Bandstand, the Performing Arts Tent, the LOL Tent, and the Decatur Recreation Center – with pop-ups in between! Sort the full schedule by date, location, or interest.
All events are free.
Check out last year’s performance schedule below. Check back soon for the 2023 schedule!
- All
- Saturday, May 6
- Sunday, May 7
- Poetry
- Puppetry
- Performing Arts Tent
- Acoustic Sets
- Spoken Word
- Dance
- Theatre
Aaliyah Cesaire
Aaliyah Cesaire is a 15-year-old poet/Singer/Songwriter who is passionate about using language to explore and express the human experience. Through their poetry, they aim to touch the hearts and minds of their audience and inspire them to see the world in a new light. Aaliyah will be performing a powerful work titled “Kintsugi” and other…
Nguzo Babies Presents: Abena the Cowgirl
Meet for music and storytime with the Nguzo Babies! In this puppet show, the treehouse friends celebrate Abena for her equestrian birthday party and meet an unexpected guest: Bill Pickett!
Andonia Alexander-Smith
Andonia Alexander-Smith is a high school senior who is a passionate musician and avid performer. In the past, she has played alongside the Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra as well as small jazz and rock ensemble groups. Andonia enjoys performing in a number of styles and specializes in ukulele, guitar, and clarinet. She also composes her own…
Essential Theatre
Essential Theatre was founded by a playwright, to create a space for playwrights to be playwrights. We are the longest-running theatre exclusively dedicated to supporting Georgia playwrights. We began producing an annual Play Festival, including a full production of at least one new play by a Georgia writer every year, in 1999. In 2012, we began…
Frank Hamilton Band
The Frank Hamilton School Players is comprised of students and instructors from FHS. The school’s main focus is community – bringing people together to make and enjoy music. We encourage everyone to Come Play with Us. frankhamiltonschool.org
Alma Mexicana
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 audience joy, music, dances, and culture from different regions of Mexico. almamexicanaatlanta.com
Reverend Hylton
Reverend Hylton is an Americana Singer/Songwriter out of Atlanta who has spent the better part of the last decade touring this beautiful country sharing his songs. Heartbreak, addiction and traveling are the substance of his melodic musical, lyrical and vocal writings. From the stage to the crowd, a real performance is heard. Real words from…
Words and Stories
Host: Derona King Derona King is the creator of Story Matters, an interactive learning workshop, to help people reclaim purpose and creativity in their work through storytelling. Derona says, “Stories help us find common ground and teach us about community, culture and even ourselves.” She even engages storytelling in her role as a certified wellness…
Joseph E. Reed
Joseph E. Reed, “The One-Man Orchestra” specializes in creating exciting, multi-layered musical arrangements on the spot. Joseph combines violin, guitar, and more using a looper and an effects pedal. josephereed.com
- All
- 2023 Music + Performances
- Saturday, May 6
- Sunday, May 7
- Poetry
- Puppetry
- Performing Arts Tent
- Acoustic Sets
- Spoken Word
- Dance
- Theatre