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weekend guide
Art & comedy
- JC100 Film Festival at Jimmy Carter Library
Celebrate Jimmy Carter’s 100th birthday with free film screenings. - The Little 5 Points Business Association plans a Photo Walk and Art Show on Friday. The self-guided Photo Walk begins at 6 p.m. It highlights the winners of the recent L5P Halloween Photo Contest.
- A revival of “A Raisin in the Sun” at Theatrical Outfit runs through Sept. 29.
- French Market at Buckhead Village – A French-inspired open-air market with food, crafts, and music.
- Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse presents Geoffrey Chaucer’s “The Canterbury Tales” through Sept. 29.
- The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs’ fall arts event ELEVATE begins on Friday and continues each weekend through Oct. 13.
- Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse presents Geoffrey Chaucer’s “The Canterbury Tales” Sept. 7-29.
- A new exhibit, “Golden Opportunity: Botanical Illustration,” is at Fernbank Museum through Jan. 1, 2025.
- The Atlanta Opera Discoveries series continues the “Bohème Project” with two immersive productions at Pullman Yards. The project comprises repertory performances of a modern-day “La bohème” (Sept. 18-Oct. 5) with the COVID-19 pandemic in place of tuberculosis — with the Broadway show it inspired, Jonathan Larson’s “Rent” (Sept. 19-Oct. 6), which updated Puccini’s story of friendship, passion and art by setting it in the midst of the 1990’s HIV/AIDS crisis.
- Start your weekends unwinding with live musical performances in The Colony Square Plaza the last Friday of the month from April to October. For upcoming show schedule go to go.colonysquare.com/groovin
More things to do:
- The East Atlanta Strut – Your favorite street festival and parade are back for the 26th year! Art, music, food, drink, Llama Poop Bingo, Leaf Blower Madness, Strut Your Bake — and some new contests to be revealed soon!
- Atlanta Comic Convention – Shop comics, toys, and more at this pop culture event.
- Sweet Auburn Music Festival – A weekend festival of live music and food.
- Come out to Historic Roswell for the 11th annual Roswell Wine Festival. Take a leisurely stroll along Canton Street to sample wines from your favorite participating restaurants and businesses, while enjoying live music from notable local bands.
- Sunday in the Park at Oakland Cemetery – Enjoy live music, food, and history in a beautiful setting.
More Info. - Snack Bar Social at King of Pops HQ – An evening of food, dancing, and handmade crafts.
- Atlanta Tattoo Festival
A weekend of tattooing and art from over 200 artists. - Hispanic Heritage Month continues through Oct. 15, and there are several ways to continue the celebration. The Oye! Fest is coming up along with the Georgia Latino International Film Festival. And that’s not all. Read all about ways to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month around Atlanta.
- La Bohème & Rent at Pullman Yards
Enjoy two iconic productions performed in an immersive setting. - Small Business Market at Old Fourth Ward Park
Explore a women-owned business market with unique finds. - Dining in the Dark: A Unique Blindfolded Dining Experience at Commerce Club Atlanta
- Rise and Dine with the Animals at the Zoo, where you can enjoy a continental breakfast while also enjoying an early morning view of the animals as they get ready to start their day.
- Atlantic Station hosts Creator’s Market from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Saturdays and noon until 7 p.m. Sundays, every weekend through December.
For the family:
- This September, enjoy Free Admissions for Kids at many attractions. Participating attractions include: Children’s Museum of Atlanta, Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame, David J. Senser CDC Museum, Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Georgia Aquarium, High Museum of Art, Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum, The Breman and World of Coca-Cola.
- Pumpkin Festival: Play by Day, Glow by Night
Experience glowing pumpkins and festive activities at Stone Mountain Park. - On September 28th Unearthing Farm & Market will be hosting a “Kids Market” where all of the vendors will be under 18.
- The Center for Puppetry Arts opens “Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote” this week. It continues through Oct. 20.
- Pancho Rabbit & the Coyote at Center for Puppetry Arts
A family-friendly puppet show about a rabbit’s journey to find his father. - Children’s Museum of Atlanta’s fall featured exhibit, “Wallace & Gromit: Get Cracking,” opens Saturday. Inspired by the film and television characters, this interactive exhibit invites visitors to engage in creative, hands-on activities that promote problem-solving and resilience. Created in collaboration with Aardman and the Minnesota Children’s Museum, the exhibit will educate and entertain kids through Jan. 12, 2025.
Sports, fitness & outdoors:
- AIDS Walk Atlanta & 5K Run
Join the run and music festival to support local HIV & AIDS organizations. - Mercedes-Benz Stadium is the venue on Sunday for a face-off between the Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints. Game Time: 1 p.m.
- The Atlanta Braves wrap up the season with a three-game series with the Kansas City Royals at Truist Park this weekend.
- The Georgia State Panthers host the Georgia Southern Eagles at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Center Parc Stadium.
- The Morehouse College Maroon Tigers welcome the Benedict College Tigers Saturday at 1 p.m. at B.T. Harvey Stadium.
- Come out to the Broad Street Boardwalk for a FREE 60 minutes of all-levels vinyasa flow each Saturday morning at 10:00 AM!
- It’s time for Chattahoochee Nature Center’s annual outdoor food and craft beer festival, Harvest on the Hooch, Sunday from 1 until 5 p.m.
- Hank Aaron Exhibit at Atlanta History Center
Explore the life and legacy of baseball legend Hank Aaron. - The John Rhoden Sculpture Garden, the first of its kind dedicated solely to Rhoden’s works, opens this weekend at the Hammonds House Museum. The opening of the garden compliments an exhibition from the Hammonds House Museum Collection that explores the interconnectedness of African, African American and Caribbean artistic expressions. The John Rhoden Sculpture Garden features 10 of the artist’s sculptures. It will be a permanent attraction at the museum.
Sign up for a Cornhole League this fall: https://cornholeatl.leaguelab.com/leagues?sport=Cornhole
Upcoming events:
Don’t forget to grab your tickets to the Ansley Park Tour of Homes – October 5-6th! benefit initiatives to keep Ansley Park safe and walkable for all who enjoy its streets and parks. Ansley Park is hosting a Tour of Homes, the first since 2018, and is preparing to welcome the city to one of Atlanta’s oldest and most historic neighborhoods. The Tour is organized by the Ansley Park Civic Association, and all proceeds will directly
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