Good morning, Decatur.

The scholarship fund gala honoring civil rights leader John Lewis will occur soon in Decatur to celebrate his legacy and provide new scholarship opportunities — an event fostering community engagement and support for education.

Callanwolde Fine Arts Center will expand by moving into the 64‐year‐old Metro City Church at 999 Briarcliff Road, soon to be named The Warren—backed by a $2m donation from the Warren and Middelthon families to add classroom space for growing arts programs.

New Birth MBC is hosting the World AIDS and HIV Awareness event today to share vital information on HIV prevention, testing, and treatment services with local residents.

A Jazzy Holiday Celebration

12-6 p.m. — Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Community Center — Tickets from $22.13 — Enjoy an afternoon of jazzy holiday spirit with bass virtuoso Edwin Williams and friends.

Decatur Holiday Marketplace 2025

5:30-9 p.m. & 10 a.m.-5 p.m. — Clairemont Elementary School — Free entry — Celebrate the season with handmade goods from talented local artisans.

Natural Hair Fest Atlanta

10 AM – 6 PM — Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Decatur Downtown/Emory — Free entry — Celebrate and empower the beauty of natural hair with vendors, discussions, and demonstrations.

Eddie's Attic Songwriters Open Mic Night

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — Tickets from $11.12 — Experience the best of local songwriting talent in a cozy venue.

A Charlie Brown Christmas Concert

7-9 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — From $28.92 — Celebrate the holidays with timeless music from A Charlie Brown Christmas performed by The Kyle Bryant Trio.

Candlelight Concert: Neo-Soul Favorites

4:15-5:14 p.m. — The Chapel on Sycamore — Tickets required — Experience the soulful sounds of legends like Prince and Childish Gambino illuminated by candlelight.

Urban Nutcracker 2025

3-5 p.m. — Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Community Center — Tickets available — Experience a unique urban interpretation of the classic Nutcracker ballet by Ballethnic Dance Company.

Cece Benz and Stratton James Trio Concert

7-9 p.m. — Eddie's Attic — From $20.03 — Experience an evening of indie pop as Cece Benz shares her heartfelt storytelling and music.