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weekend guide
Atlanta Weekend GUIDE:
August 1, 2025
Need something to do this weekend? We’ve got you! Here are all the best things to do this weekend in Atlanta.
Arts, Music & comedy
- High Frequency Friday at High Museum of Art – Friday, 6–10 p.m.
- Family Saturday at High Museum of Art – Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
- “Mary Poppins” – Legacy Theatre (Through Aug 3)
Musical adaptation of the beloved story
thelegacytheatre.org - “Ain’t No Mo” at True Colors Theatre – Through Aug. 4.
- Shakespeare Tavern Presents William Shakespeare’s Long Lost First Play (abridged) – Saturday–Aug. 17
- Dan Carlin – Hardcore History at Atlanta Symphony Hall – Friday, 7:30 p.m.
- The Swell Season at Atlanta Symphony Hall – Saturday, 8 p.m.
- City Winery Weekend Shows – Back to the Boombox Brunch, Jules!, Peter Collins, plus comedian Luenell.
- ONEUS World Tour at Tabernacle – Sunday, 7:30 p.m.
- Jerry Day ATL at Terminal West – Sunday, 3 p.m.
Vandoliers & Beats Antique at Variety Playhouse – Vandoliers Friday, Beats Antique Saturday.
Other
events:
- SK8 THE ROOF at Ponce City Market – Outdoor roller skating and laser shows.
- Atlanta Pride & Out on Film Community Summit at Agnes Scott College – Panels, screenings, and discussions.
- Peanut Day at Peachtree Road Farmer’s Market – Saturday
- “Their Finest Hour” at Atlanta History Center
- Turtles & Spirit Guides Exhibits at Fernbank Museum
- Glow Nights at Georgia Aquarium
- Butterfly Encounter at Chattahoochee Nature Center
- “Their Finest Hour” at Atlanta History Center
- Alice’s Wonderland & Enchanted Trees at Atlanta Botanical Garden
- “Coca-Cola Stories” at World of Coca-Cola
- Food Truck Fridays in Decatur: 3279 Memorial Dr ! Indulge in a variety of delicious cuisines from different food trucks every Friday. From savory burgers to sweet treats, there’s something for everyone. Bring your friends and family for a fun-filled evening of good food and great company. Don’t miss out on this tasty event!
For the family:
- “Harold and the Purple Crayon” at Center for Puppetry Arts – Through Sunday.
- Scooby Doo! Mansion Mayhem – Children’s Museum (Through Sept 7)
Explore the spooky house with Mystery Inc.
🔗 childrensmuseumatlanta.org - SK8 the Roof – Ponce City Market
Covered rooftop roller rink + nightly laser shows
🔗 poncecitymarket.co Zoo Atlanta Animal Encounters
Feed giraffes, lemurs, elephants, warthogs on schedule
🔗 zooatlanta.org
Sports, fitness & outdoors:
- Premier League Doubleheader & ePremier League Festival at Mercedes-Benz Stadium – Saturday festival at 1 p.m.; Sunday games at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Atlanta Dream vs. Phoenix Mercury (Friday) & Washington Mystics (Sunday) – Games at 7:30 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Sunday.
Georgia Tech First Saturday on the Flats – Saturday, 11 a.m., free entry.
- Butterfly Encounter at Chattahoochee Nature Center
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