Upcoming Events
2025 Statewide Historic Preservation Conference
The 2025 Statewide Historic Preservation Conference, hosted by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs Historic Preservation Division and the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation, will be held in Athens, Georgia on November 5-7, 2025.
Equitable Preservation Workshop
How do we ensure that preservation is inclusive and community-centered? This free virtual workshop—part of our Preserving Georgia’s African American Resources series—will explore equitable preservation practices that uplift the voices of historically underrepresented communities. We’ll discuss how to involve all stakeholders in planning and decision-making and share examples of collaborative projects grounded in shared heritage.
Juneteenth Celebration
Celebrate Juneteenth at City Springs! The annual free, family-friendly Juneteenth Celebration in 2025 promises to be an exuberant tribute to freedom and liberty. Attendees can anticipate an extraordinary experience!
2025 Atlanta Jazz Festival
Atlanta Jazz Festival is regarded as one of the largest FREE jazz festivals in the country. An annual celebration of the music, culture and art of jazz begins in April and culminates each Memorial Day weekend, with an outdoor festival featuring jazz artists from all over the world.
The mission of the Atlanta Jazz Festival is to expose and entertain a diverse audience of Jazz aficionados, young Jazz enthusiasts and aspiring musicians to the rich heritage and variety of Jazz as an authentic form of American music.
Atlanta Jazz Festival is produced by the City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs.
2025 ATLANTA JAZZ FESTIVAL LINEUP
Day 1
Saturday | May 24, 2025
1 PM - Khari Cabral & Jiva
3 PM - Aneesa Strings
5 PM - Takuya Kuroda
7 PM - Marsha Ambrosius
9 PM - Derrick Hodge
Day 2
Sunday | May 25, 2025
1 PM - Kenny Banks Jr.
3 PM - Jarrod Lawson
5 PM - Ravi Coltrane
7 PM - Andromeda Turre
9 PM - Russell Gunn & Blackhawk Quartet
Day 3
Monday | May 26, 2025
1 PM - Brandon Woody
3 PM - Tyreek McDole
5 PM - Charles McPherson
7 PM - Dianne Reeves
9 PM - Joe Gransden and his Big Band
Sweet Auburn Springfest
The Purpose of the Sweet Auburn Festival is to Bring Awareness to the Historic Sweet Auburn District in Atlanta, Georgia.
Burying Inequality: African American Funeral Directors of Bulloch County
BURYING INEQUALITY
Join us April 29th, 2025
6 pm
Light Refreshments wil be served
Visit Statesboro's Museum on Main Gallery
A Taste of Struggle
Pitmasters John “Bobbie” Robinson and Curtis Clifton will prepare a full meal outdoors over an open pit, as was done during slavery. Guests are welcome to observe the preparation or just come for a few hours. Dinner will be served at 6 PM for those who have purchased tickets.
Black History Art, Culture, & Education Celebration
Black Art, Culture, & Education’s (BACE’s) annual Black History, Art, Culture and Education Community Celebration showcases the tremendous talent of youth artists.
Curator Talk: Selections from the Thompson Collection
Join art curators for a gallery talk on our latest installation of works by African American artists.
Thomasville's 8th Annual Black History Month Parade and Celebration
Join us for the 8th Annual Black History Month Parade and Celebration on Saturday, February 1, 2025.