These top 10 January 2024 events in Auburn and Opelika are music to our ears! Get out your calendars, your planners or your devices and save the dates for live music, poetry, winter fun and more coming up next month.
Hey Day Holiday Market, Jan. 2-13
- What: Glide into the new year and into a winter wonderland at The Greenspace at the Hey Day Holiday Market going on now through Jan. 13th, with the exception of New Year’s Day. Reserve your time and skates for ice skating and make plans to see the nightly snowfall at 5 p.m. before heading into the market for dinner.
- Where: 211 S. College St., Auburn
- When: 12 to 8:30 p.m.
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Sound Wall Presents Sean Gaskell, Jan. 8
- What: Experience the sounds of West Africa in Opelika as you listen to Sean Gaskell play the kora, an ancient 21-stringed harp. The intimate night of music will feature songs he learned throughout multiple visits to Gambia.
- Where: 605 Avenue B, Opelika
- When: 7 p.m.
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Second Saturday at Pioneer Park, Jan. 13
- What: Re-visit a simpler time at the Lee County Historical Society Museum’s Second Saturday event. Enjoy seasonal activities, demonstrations, arts and crafts, live music, food, fun and more!
- Where: 6500 Stage Road, Loachapoka
- When: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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Third Thursday Poetry Series at Pebble Hill, Jan. 18
- What: Make your way to Pebble Hill for an evening of poetry by Jim Peterson, an award-winning author of six poetry collections, three chapter books, multiple plays and a novel.
- Where: 101 S. Debardeleben St., Auburn
- When: 6 to 7:30 p.m.
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Sundilla Presents Thunder & Rain, Jan. 19
- What: Next on Ryan’s list of January 2024 events in Auburn and Opelika is a first-time visitor to the area thanks to the Sundilla concert series at AUUF. Mark your calendars for the bluegrass-style trio Thunder and Rain, whose rich three-part harmonies and story-telling lyrics take listeners on a journey.
- Where: 450 E. Thach Ave., Auburn
- When: 7:30 p.m.
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12th Annual Polar Plunge, Jan. 20
- What: Dive into giving back in the new year at this annual community favorite in support of the athletes of the Lee County Special Olympics! Register to plunge into a frigid Samford Pool and get as many sponsors as you can. The theme is “2023 Trends,” so represent in a costume designed to win the costume contest.
- Where: 328 E. Samford Ave., Auburn
- When: 9 to 11 a.m.
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AU Basketball vs. Ole Miss, Jan. 20
- What: Travel to the Neville Arena as the Auburn men’s basketball team hits the court against the NCAA’s number-one-standing Ole Miss. Roar with the crowd in hopes of cheering the Tigers on to a win!
- Where: 250 Beard-Eaves Court, Auburn University
- When: 7:30 p.m.
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Canadian Brass at the Opelika Center for the Performing Arts, Jan. 25
- What: Known as “the world’s most famous brass group,” Canadian Brass is coming to entertain and delight the audience with their musical talent, stage presence, humor and engaging rapport.
- Where: 1700 Lafayette Parkway, Opelika
- When: 7:30 to 10 p.m.
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Simone Dinnerstein at the Gogue Performing Arts Cente, Jan. 26
- What: American pianist Simone Dinnerstein performs The Eye Is the First Circle, which she describes as “a very personal piece that, at its core, explores how [her] family’s world shaped [her] relationship to art.”
- Where: 910 S. College St., Auburn
- When: 7 p.m.
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Sound Wall presents Two Crows for Comfort, Jan. 27
- What: Get cozy this winter with an up-close-and-personal concert by folk-roots duo Two Crows for Comfort at The Sound Wall Recording Studio. Make plans to come early and BYOB for a special cocktail time before the show.
- Where: 605 Avenue B, Opelika
- When: 7:30 p.m.
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Summary
Of course, we can’t share all the January 2024 events in Auburn and Opelika with you, but you can check out the full calendar and make time for Auburn University athletics and other family-fun activities around town. For more community news and local real estate trends, keep reading our blogs!