The temperatures says summer’s here, although it’s still a few days away on the calendar, and there’s plenty to do in the Albany area this weekend.
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When: Sunday, starts at 9 a.m.Where: Turtle Grove Park, 112 Pine Ave.Bring your drums, chairs, water, and anything else you need to enjoy the circle. Only a willingness to participate is required. If you do not think you do not have rhythm, don’t worry we will help you find it. Family event fun for all.For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/GoodLifeDrumCircle/.
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. on Sunday.Where: Theater Albany, 514 Pine Ave.Little Shop of Horrors is a delectable sci-fi horror musical with an electrifying 1960s pop/rock score by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman. Show contains adult language and themes.Admission: $15.For more information, visit: https://www.theatrealbany.com/.
When: Saturday, show starts at 7:30 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m.Where: Albany Civic Center, 100 W. Oglebhorpe Blvd.Crowder’s “My People” tour comes to Albany with guests Anne Wilison, Patrick Mayberry and We the Kingdom.Admission: $25 to $68.For more information, visit: http://www.flintriverentertainmentcomplex.com/events/crowder-my-people-tour.
When: Saturday, starts at 2 p.m.Where: Flint RiverQuarium, 117 Pine Ave.Spend the afternoon meeting some special ocean creatures visiting from Gulf Specimen Marine Lab, playing games, making ocean inspired crafts, and most importantly learning about the oceans.Admission: This event is free for Artesian Alliance members, Flint RiverQuarium daily admission guests, and Knobby Knees festival ticket holders.For more information, visit: https://flintriverquarium.com/.
Alan has been a reporter for 30 years, including at The Moultrie Observer, Thomasville Times-Enterprise and The Albany Herald. His favorite book is “Catch-22,” and he has an Australian shepherd/American bulldog mix named Maxwell.
