The Weekend Guide: Things To Do … February 7-9
From Staff Reports
Below are some of the events in-and-around Coweta County this weekend (Friday-Sunday, February 7-9).
If you are looking for local and live music this weekend, check out what’s going on in our LOCAL MUSIC CALENDAR.
Also, we have our Sports on TV Calendar featuring the Atlanta Hawks, United, the Super Bowl, NASCAR, PGA and LPGA, plus UGA, Georgia Tech and Auburn men’s and women’s basketball. Check it out by visiting our SPORTS ON TV GUIDE.
If you are looking for a place to eat, take a look at our JOINTS DIRECTORY.
Check with each event to see if it is weather permitting / rain or shine. All events are subject to change. For the latest in Newnan Weather, click HERE.
To submit an event, email [email protected].
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7
TODDLER STORYTIME
10-11 a.m., Newnan Carnegie Library, 1 LaGrange Street, Newnan • 770-683-1347
Join the folks at Carnegie Library for story time! Each session, we will explore a new theme through books, songs, and body movement. Activities will be followed by a themed craft or open play. This program is recommended for children ages 1-3, but siblings are welcome. No registration required!
JERSEY BOYS
7 p.m., Legacy Theatre, 1175 Senoia Road, Suite C, Tyrone • 404-895-1473
With phenomenal music, memorable characters, and great storytelling, Jersey Boys follows the fascinating evolution of four blue-collar kids who became one of the greatest successes in pop-music history. Winner of Best Musical at both the Tony Awards® and Olivier Awards®, Jersey Boys takes you behind the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons to discover the secret of a 40-year friendship as the foursome work their way from the streets of New Jersey to the heights of stardom. Standard tickets are $40 Adults, $35 Seniors, and $20 Children 12-and-under. For info, visit https://legacytheater.com/.
PERFECT ARRANGEMENT
8 p.m., Newnan Theatre Company, 24 First Avenue, Newnan • 770-683-6282
It’s 1950, and new colors are being added to the Red Scare. Two U.S. State Department employees, Bob and Norma, have been tasked with identifying sexual deviants within their ranks. There’s just one problem: Both Bob and Norma are gay and have married each other’s partners as a carefully constructed cover. Inspired by the true story of the earliest stirrings of the American gay rights movement, madcap classic sitcom-style laughs give way to provocative drama as two “All-American” couples are forced to stare down the closet door. Tickets are $28 for adults, $20 for seniors and students and $15 for children 10-and-under. To purchase tickets, click HERE.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8
PAINT RECYCLING EVENT
8 a.m.-Noon, Newnan City Hall Parking Lot, 25 LaGrange Street, Newnan • 678-673-5505
Keep Newnan Beautiful will host the first of two Paint Recycling Events in 2025 on Saturday. Fees will apply for the various types of paint. Paint Recycling is for wet paint only. Costs are $2 each for spray paint cans, $4 per gallon of latex paint, $5 per gallon of oil paint and $4 per gallon of deck/wood stain. No solvents, paint thinner/remover, epoxy, adhesives, laquers, gasoline, mercury or lead paint will be accepted. Fee discounts are available for City of Newnan residents. Limits may apply in some categories.
PEACHTREE CITY MARKET
9 a.m.- 1 p.m., Aberdeen Village Shopping Center, Aberdeen Parkway, Peachtree City
Approximately 60 vendors offering a variety of fresh produce, poultry, beef and pork, bread, sweet treats and more. Also live music.
SECOND SATURDAY WORKDAY
10 a.m., Chattahoochee Bend State Park, 425 Bob White Way, Newnan.
The plan for today’s Volunteer Day is to begin rebuilding the ADA accessible platform in the West Platform Campground. Meet at the Visitor Center by 10 a.m. Bring cordless drills and extra batteries, and knee pads if you have them. Hosted by Friends of Chattahoochee Bend State Park.
THE WORLD OF AMPHIBIANS
1-3 p.m., Chattahoochee Bend State Park, 425 Bob White Way, Newnan • 770-254-7271
Come out and learn about frogs and salamanders that are found on the park. $5 per person and $5 for parking.
JERSEY BOYS
2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Legacy Theatre, 1175 Senoia Road, Suite C, Tyrone • 404-895-1473
With phenomenal music, memorable characters, and great storytelling, Jersey Boys follows the fascinating evolution of four blue-collar kids who became one of the greatest successes in pop-music history. Winner of Best Musical at both the Tony Awards® and Olivier Awards®, Jersey Boys takes you behind the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons to discover the secret of a 40-year friendship as the foursome work their way from the streets of New Jersey to the heights of stardom. Standard tickets are $40 Adults, $35 Seniors, and $20 Children 12-and-under. For info, visit https://legacytheater.com/.
PERFECT ARRANGEMENT
8 p.m., Newnan Theatre Company, 24 First Avenue, Newnan • 770-683-6282
It’s 1950, and new colors are being added to the Red Scare. Two U.S. State Department employees, Bob and Norma, have been tasked with identifying sexual deviants within their ranks. There’s just one problem: Both Bob and Norma are gay and have married each other’s partners as a carefully constructed cover. Inspired by the true story of the earliest stirrings of the American gay rights movement, madcap classic sitcom-style laughs give way to provocative drama as two “All-American” couples are forced to stare down the closet door. Tickets are $28 for adults, $20 for seniors and students and $15 for children 10-and-under. To purchase tickets, click HERE.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9
GREAT AMERICAN RESCUE BOWL
Noon, Great American Family channel
The 3rd Annual Great American Rescue Bowl was formerly known as The Kitten Bowl. This special is a cat-and dog-filled football game which is a two-hour adoption event.
SUPER MUSEUM SUNDAY
1-4 p.m., Newnan-Coweta History Center, 74 Jackson Street, Newnan • 770-251-0207
Super Museum Sunday is back! Organized and promoted by the Georgia Historical Society, NCHC is pleased to take part once again on yes, Super Bowl Sunday! Take a museum tour, look around on your own, check out the REALLY SUPER book by visiting author Kelly Young-Silverman. It’s called “Boiled Peanuts: A Georgia Food Tour” and it is ADORABLE. Plus, guess what?!?! They will be serving boiled peanuts in individual bags and Cokes at the museum. Eat ’em there or take them home to enjoy while watching the game later. Peanut craft for the kids. This is a FREE event although we welcome donations with cards or cash in the donations box.
SUPER BOWL LIX PREGAME
1 p.m., FOX
FOX will televise five-and-a-half hours of pregame coverage from three separate locations, including a set on Bourbon Street in New Orleans.
PUPPY BOWL 2025
2 p.m., Animal Planet, Discovery Channel, TBS, truTV
This is the 21st Puppy Bowl, making it the longest-running TV event which promotes pet adoption. Some 142 rescue dogs will participate on Teams Ruff and Fluff.
JERSEY BOYS
2 p.m., Legacy Theatre, 1175 Senoia Road, Suite C, Tyrone • 404-895-1473
With phenomenal music, memorable characters, and great storytelling, Jersey Boys follows the fascinating evolution of four blue-collar kids who became one of the greatest successes in pop-music history. Winner of Best Musical at both the Tony Awards® and Olivier Awards®, Jersey Boys takes you behind the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons to discover the secret of a 40-year friendship as the foursome work their way from the streets of New Jersey to the heights of stardom. Standard tickets are $40 Adults, $35 Seniors, and $20 Children 12-and-under. For info, visit https://legacytheater.com/.
36TH ANNUAL MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. PARADE
3 p.m., Downtown Newnan
Lineup starts at 12:30 p.m. and judging begins at 1:30 p.m. Starting point of the Parade is at 55 Savannah Street. Parade route will go north on Greenville Street, turn left (west) onto East Washington Street, turn left (south) onto LaGrange Street and turn left (east) onto Salbide Avenue.
PERFECT ARRANGEMENT
3 p.m., Newnan Theatre Company, 24 First Avenue, Newnan • 770-683-6282
It’s 1950, and new colors are being added to the Red Scare. Two U.S. State Department employees, Bob and Norma, have been tasked with identifying sexual deviants within their ranks. There’s just one problem: Both Bob and Norma are gay and have married each other’s partners as a carefully constructed cover. Inspired by the true story of the earliest stirrings of the American gay rights movement, madcap classic sitcom-style laughs give way to provocative drama as two “All-American” couples are forced to stare down the closet door. Tickets are $28 for adults, $20 for seniors and students and $15 for children 10-and-under. To purchase tickets, click HERE.
SUPER BOWL LIX
6:30 p.m., FOX
The FOX game coverage will have Kevin Burkhardt doing the play-by-play and Tom Brady providing color commentary. Sideline reporters are Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi. Mike Pereira will offer rules analysis. The halftime show will feature Kendrick Lamar, joined by SZA. Pregame entertainment will be by Jon Batiste, Trombone Shorty, Lauren Daigle and Ledisi.
