Community Calendar

Mondays am I, right? Live Music in the lobby of the Starling Hotel! Food, Cocktails, and the amazing sounds of Eric Thomas and Karey Davis. Traditional Jazz

A bold reimagining of Shakespeare’s muse—told in her own voice, with live music and intimate conversation.

The Dark Lady is a witty and sensual duet that reclaims the story of a fascinating woman who was almost lost to history—Emilia Bassano. Through her eyes, this thrilling love story helps us both understand and challenge our love of Shakespeare. Emilia was multiracial and multilingual, and the first Englishwoman to publish her own poetry. And she may also be the answer to a 400-year-old mystery—just who was the “Dark Lady” that Shakespeare spoke of with such passion in his sonnets?

LIMITED 3 WEEK RUN!

Celebrate Juneteenth with a free West African Dance class at the G. Cecil Pruett Community Center Family YMCA, featuring live drumming on Thursday, June 19 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Participants will learn about the cultural roots of the dances and move to the beat of live drumming in a fun, high-energy environment with friends and family.

Celebrate Juneteenth at the Wade Walker Park Family YMCA with an upbeat African dance class! Experience the energy of traditional, contemporary and diasporic dance styles while discovering the rich cultural history behind the holiday. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, you’ll learn to blend rhythm, storytelling and vibrant choreography as members come together to celebrate culture and freedom. Dress in your Dashiki or African-inspired clothing and invite your friends and family to join in a celebration of unity and togetherness. Register in the YMCA app.

Join us at the Decatur Family YMCA to celebrate Juneteenth! You can expect a wide variety of activities, including face painting, pepper pong, unity bracelet making and live African drummers! Use this opportunity to come together with family and friends to honor the spirit of freedom and togetherness.

Celebrate Juneteenth with delicious barbecue in hand! Visit the Villages at Carver Family YMCA and support our barbecue sale, with all proceeds benefitting the Annual Campaign.

Join us for a special Juneteenth potluck lunch and learn on Thursday, June 19, from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Bring your favorite red side dish, dessert, drink or traditional American barbecue to share as we gather to explore the significance of Juneteenth. The Director of Education from the National Center for Civil and Human Rights will lead a presentation and discussion. Seating is limited – please register in person at the membership desk or by phone to reserve your spot.

Join the Forsyth County Family YMCA for a free Juneteenth celebration honoring African American culture. Beginning at 5 p.m., enjoy shopping from local Black-owned businesses, food trucks, live music and cultural performances, all in the spirit of community and celebration.

Celebrate Juneteenth at the Carl E. Sanders Family YMCA at Buckhead by dressing in all black to honor African American history. The Sanders Y will also host a dance party in the gymnasium from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., featuring African, hip-hop and other dance styles to celebrate freedom and unity.

A bold reimagining of Shakespeare’s muse—told in her own voice, with live music and intimate conversation.

The Dark Lady is a witty and sensual duet that reclaims the story of a fascinating woman who was almost lost to history—Emilia Bassano. Through her eyes, this thrilling love story helps us both understand and challenge our love of Shakespeare. Emilia was multiracial and multilingual, and the first Englishwoman to publish her own poetry. And she may also be the answer to a 400-year-old mystery—just who was the “Dark Lady” that Shakespeare spoke of with such passion in his sonnets?

LIMITED 3 WEEK RUN!