Square Dance Lessons. Singles and couples welcome; partner not required. Open house/introductory first class free. Sponsored by Danc’n Singles Square Club. September 7, 2-4:30 p.m., FOP Building, 2350 Austell Rd., Marietta. For more information, call Joseph Dye at 770-435-3220 or Randa Waddingham at 678-361-1823.

New Art Gallery. Historic downtown Duluth is the site of the new Duluth Art Gallery, located at 3530 W. Lawrenceville St. The gallery showcases works by local artists in a variety of media — oil, photography, mosaic tile, pastels and more. The Gallery features items both for sale and display. Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. Free.

Horizon Theatre Presents “Hallelujah Street Blues.” Written by Atlantan Valetta Anderson, this comedy-drama tells the tale of Josephine, an elderly matriarch who simply wants to live out her days peacefully in her long-time neighborhood. That peace is shattered when a wave of gentrification and rampant development threatens the fabric of the community. The play runs through August 24. Tickets are $20-$25. Horizon Theatre is located at 1083 Austin Ave., N.E., in Little Five Points. For more information, phone 404-584-7450 or log on to www.horizontheatre.com.

Learn About Education in DeKalb. PRISM presents a Georgia Department of Education and DeKalb County schools update on August 14, featuring Kathy Cox, Georgia Department of Education School Superintendent. This is an opportunity for residents to learn about initiatives that impact the Heart of DeKalb and ask questions that are important to you and your family. The meeting takes place at 7 p.m. in the St. Timothy United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 5365 Memorial Drive (one block east of Rays Rd.), Stone Mountain. The public is welcome.

Twelve Angry Men by Reginald Rose, directed by Cynthia Williams, July 12-August 3, Friday and Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 7p.m., The Renaissance Project in the K-Center Building at the Cathedral at Chapel Hill, 1650 Flat Shoals Pkwy, Decatur. Tickets are $15-$18, Call 404-243-6937 ext 1 for more information.

The Sketchworks Comedy Troup presents “Sketch World.” Performances will be held August 1 -23, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. There will also be a matinee on August 17 at 5 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance, $17 at the door. All tickets are $10 opening weekend. Sketchworks Theatre is located at 3041 N. Decatur Rd., Decatur. For more information, phone 404-499-8181 or visit www.sketchworkscomedy.com.

Candidates To Speak at Republican Barbecue. The Republican Party of DeKalb County will hold a ‘Meet The Candidates Barbecue and Political Stew” on August 23 at the Fraternal Order of Eagles Club, 118 Chestnut Dr., adjacent to I-85 near its intersection with Chamblee-Tucker Rd. Candidates for state, federal and local offices have been invited to speak briefly. Fellowship begins at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m. $25 per person. A silent auction will be held during the evening. For tickets, visit party headquarters, 3583-G Chamblee Tucker Rd. (Embry Village shopping center) between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, or phone 770-451-4147.

Dining With Nana Sue. The Pitillo family, owners of Café Lily, are holding a series of special monthly dinners to benefit Hospice Atlanta. Each event celebrates life and good cooking. This month, Chef Anthony Pitillo features signatures dishes from the kitchen of his grandmother, Nana Sue, on August 19, at 5:30 p.m. Café Lily is located at 308 West Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur. For information, call 404-371-9119 or visit www.cafelily.com.

Jazz on the Lawn at Callanwolde. Callanwolde’s “Jazz on the Lawn” series presents Marsha DuPree on August 8 at 7:30 p.m. A well-known female singer in the Southeast, Mr. DuPree’s rich musical interpretations are fluid and polished. Guests are invited to bring lawn chairs or a blanket and a picnic and enjoy this concert under the stars. In case of rain, the concert will be moved to Callanwolde’s indoor courtyard. Parking is free and on-site. Tickets are sold at the door: $15 General; $12 students/seniors/members. For more information call 404-872-5338.

Special Healing Service. Norcross First United Methodist Church will offer a Healing Worship Service on August 10 at 7 p.m. You are invited to come for healing for yourself or on behalf of someone else who you know is in need of healing from illness, grief, depression, broken relationships, addictions, spiritual emptiness or confusion, and anything else that separates us from a full relationship with God. Light refreshments will be served following the service. The church is located at 2500 Beaver Ruin Rd., Norcross. For more information, log on to www.nfumc.org; Phone: 770-448-4142.

NSAI (Nashville Songwriters Association International) meets Tuesday, August 5, 7-10 p.m., in Conference Room B at the Gwinnett County Justice and Administration Center. The Center is located at 75 Langley Drive in Lawrenceville. For more information, visit www.nsai-atlanta.com.

Life Dances On is an introduction to social dancing that is free of charge for cancer survivors and their partners. Dancing relieves stress, reduces tension, promotes self-confidence and is a great outlet for communicating feelings. Dancing can help you reconnect with your spouse and introduce you to a caring network of friends who understand the issues you face and the hurdles you’ve overcome. Classes are held Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 2620 Buford Highway, NE, and Sundays at 4 p.m. at Gotta Dance Atlanta, 1778 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd. For more information or to register online, visit www.LifeDancesOn.org or send an e-mail to SueEllen@LifeDancesOn.org.

C.H.O.I.C.E.S. (The Center Helping Obesity In Children End Successfully, Inc.) sponsors hip-hop aerobics and nutrition classes, free to young ladies age 12-24 with a BMI of 26 or higher. Classes will be offered every Thursday, August 7 – September 25, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Beulah Baptist Church - Community Family Life Center, 2340 Clifton Springs Rd., Decatur. For more information and to register, visit www.choicesforkids.org or call at 678-819-3663.

Summer Coffeehouse Readings. Join amateur and professional poets alike as Callanwolde celebrates the art and performance of poetry with its Summer Coffeehouse Series and Open Mic Poetry Readings. Held in the unique setting of the Callanwolde Conservatory, the evening begins at 7:30 p.m. with a live musical performance by rhythmic acoustic guitar player Veronika Jackson, who sings with the flavor of blues. Coffee and refreshments included. $5 general admission; $3 for students/seniors/members. Callanwolde is located at 980 Briarcliff Rd. N.E. For information, call 404-872-5338 ext. 228, or visit www.callanwolde.org.

Decatur Civic Chorus Seeks Singers. The Decatur Civic Chorus has openings in all sections for the 2008-2009 season. The Chorus is celebrating its 60th Anniversary and is one of the oldest continuing choral groups in the Southeastern U.S. This 80 voice community chorus sings traditional choral music. Rehearsals begin September 8th at the Beacon Hill Arts Studio. Call 770-388-9536 or visit www.decaturcivicchorus.org for more information.

Catacombs Coffeehouse takes place the second Thursday of every month at 8 p.m., Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church, 5100 South Old Peachtree Rd., Norcross. For more information, visit www.mtcarmel-umc.org/catacombs.html.

Blues for Bread, a concert benefiting Buckhead Christian Ministry, will take place August 23, 8 p.m., at Center Stage Theatre. James Brown’s Soul General’s aka “Tha Funkiest Band in the World,” are the featured band. General admission is $25; a premier ticket, which includes a complimentary cocktail reception, parking and reserved seating, costs $100. Tickets are available on TicketMaster, Center State Theatre is located at W. Peachtree and 17th Streets. For more information, call 404-239-0058 ext. 124, or log on to www.buckheadchristianministry.org.

A Financial Planner Program Information Session will be held on August 27 in the Skylight Gallery, Oglethorpe University Museum of Art, Philip Weltner Library, from 6:30-8 p.m. The program will focus on insurance, tax, investment, retirement and estate planning. For more information visit www.oglethorpe.edu (keyword: CFP) or call 404-504-3389.