CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER EAST ALABAMA — The Return to the Plains 5K is an annual community-driven event that celebrates the spirit of Auburn while supporting a cause that touches us all: mental health. This year’s event is set for Saturday, Feb. 15 at Town Creek...

CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKA COMMUNITY THEATRE OPELIKA —Calling all aspiring stars….Do you have what it takes to bring the mischievous and hilarious Beetlejuice Jr. to life? The Opelika Community Theatre invites students in 6th through 12th grades to join the 2025 Summer...

FEB 6-9 — COMMUNITY THEATRE: ALMOST, MAINAuburn Area Community Theatre will present the romantic comedy Almost, Maine Feb. 6 through 9 at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center. For more information, visit the website: auburnact.org. FEB. 7 & 8 — DADDY DAUGHTER...

JAN. 30 — GOLDPINE @ THE SOUND WALLAcclaimed Americana duo Goldpine will perform at The Sound Wall in downtown Opelika on Tuesday, Jan. 30. Doors will open at 7 p.m., with the performance starting promptly at 7:30 p.m. This is a BYOB event and seating is limited....