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weekend guide
Art & comedy
- Thursday through Sunday, the Laughing Skull Comedy Festival occurs at venues around town. In addition to the Laughing Skull Lounge, there are six additional venues. No frowns allowed.
- Usher is at State Farm Arena this Friday at 8pm
- “Mother, May I Sleep with Improv” is on stage at Dad’s Garage Theatre Saturdays through Nov. 9. Imagine a so-bad-it’s-good movie (usually targeted at women). Now, imagine that same movie, except funnier because it revels in how ridiculous it is. Head to Dad’s Garage to make sense of this.
- A new exhibit, “Golden Opportunity: Botanical Illustration,” is at Fernbank Museum through Jan. 1, 2025.
- For a scary good time, stop by the Starlight Drive-In in East Atlanta to catch “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” from the comfort of your car.
- See “Dracula: The Failings of Men” Saturday through Nov. 3 at Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse.
- The exhibit, “Giants from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys” is open at the High Museum of Art through Jan. 19, 2025.
- 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
- 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.
- Starting this weekend and continuing every weekend this month, Little 5 Points presents its Ghost Tours. Follow expert guides as they lead you to the neighborhood’s most chilling locations. From lingering spirits of the past to unexplained paranormal activity, you’ll hear the terrifying tales that have haunted the streets of L5P for generations.
More things to do:
- The popular Little 5 Points Halloween Festival and Parade is this weekend. Enjoy the festival Saturday and Sunday from noon until 6 p.m. and select your viewing spot for the parade on Sunday at 2 p.m. What else in on the schedule? Expect the second annual L5P Monster Hunt, a freak show, pop-ups from Atlanta’s best artists, live music and food trucks.
- Oakhurst Porchfest: It’s that time of year again. Decatur’s grassrootsiest of grassroots events, where nearly 200 bands will rock, groove, folk and flow the neighborhood for seven straight hours. More than 30 bands to choose from every hour. Come and enjoy. Everyone’s welcome and it’s absolutely free.
- The Brookhaven International Festival returns to the Peachtree Creek Greenway on Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20. The festival features a variety of live cultural performances and music, international cuisine, an art walk, Kidz Zone, health screenings, and vendors. A 5K race benefiting We Love Buford Highway will take place at 8AM on Sunday, October 20.
- Capturing the Spirit of Oakland begins Thursday for it’s 18th year. History, culture and the thrill of Halloween converge during tours, which are designed to enlighten rather than frighten. The past is illuminated by lantern light as the sun sets, and costumed storytellers breathe life into the tales of Oakland’s notable and notorious residents. Live music sets the mood, and craft beer and an artisanal cocktail complete the evening. Arrive in costume to immerse yourself fully in the enchanting spirit of the night. Capturing the Spirit occurs Thursday through Sunday this week and next week.
- Nobu Atlanta in Buckhead plans Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Friday from 9 until 10:15 pm. Enjoy music inspired by Halloween under the gentle glow of candlelight.
- NETHERWORLD Haunted House is open through Nov. 9.
- Amore è Amore in Inman Park has transformed for the season! It’s the spot to be for Halloween-themed sips and treats.
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For the family:
- Where the Weird Things Are in Old Fourth Ward Park is a magical night dedicated to conjuring the mystical creatures who live in the wild places of our imaginations and along the Atlanta Beltline to caper and dance and speak their tales! Satruday from 7 – 8:30.
- Carve on the Patio at Monday Night West Midtown – October 20th starting at Noon
- Youngsters may trick or treat at Children’s Museum of Atlanta this Saturday and on Oct. 26, from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. Kids are invited to dress in their costumes and enjoy trick-or-treating and fang-tastically fun hands-on play, all with a live DJ and plenty of candy.
- Boo at the Zoo, for the youngest members of the family, returns this weekend and again next weekend, Oct. 19 and 20 and Oct. 26 and 27 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. People of all ages will enjoy seasonal fun in a Zoo Atlanta transformed in the spooktacular spirit of Halloween.
- The Center for Puppetry Arts presents “Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote” through Oct. 20.
- Continuing through October, Georgia Aquarium presents Haunted Seas in the Ocean Voyager, Tropical Diver and River Scout areas. On weekends from 2 until 6 p.m., the adventure intensifies with an enhanced trick-or-treat experience.
- The Armored Animal exhibit at Fernbank Museum of Natural History tells a story of protection and defense through artifacts, spiny displays and casts from animals like fish and dinosaurs. The exhibit will be on display through Jan. 5, 2025.
- Starting Sunday and continuing through the end of the month, it’s a Halloween Brick-or-Treat Monster Party at LEGO Discovery Center. The monsters take over with some exciting Halloween activities.
- Stone Mountain Park’s annual Pumpkin Festival: Play by Day, Glow by Night is open.
- Children’s Museum of Atlanta’s fall featured exhibit, “Wallace & Gromit: Get Cracking,” The exhibit will educate and entertain kids through Jan. 12, 2025.
Sports, fitness & outdoors:
- The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets welcome the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame to Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday.
- It’s homecoming weekend at Clark Atlanta University when the Panthers take on the Miles College Golden Bears at CAU Panther Stadium at 1 p.m. Saturday.
- The Stone Mountain Scottish Festival and Highland Games sets up this weekend at Stone Mountain Park. Regarded as one of the best Scottish festivals in the U.S, the games will include pipe bands, Scottish athletics, piping and drumming competitions, Highland dancers, country dancing, Scottish harping and fiddling. Also at the festival, find Scottish food and drink, clan tents and vendors selling goods imported from the British Isles as well as Celtic performers.
- The Atlanta Falcons welcome the Seattle Seahawks to Mercedes-Benz Stadium for a 1 p.m. game on Sunday.
- Hank Aaron Exhibit at Atlanta History Center
Explore the life and legacy of baseball legend Hank Aaron. - Atlanta’s popular fall tradition is back for its 22nd year. Scarecrows in the Garden returns, celebrating autumn with colorful creations from the community. The scarecrows get a little creepier after dusk during Fest-of-Ale when guests can enjoy craft beers and live entertainment Thursday – Saturday , Oct. 3 – 26 from 5 until 8 p.m.
Bonus No. 1: The scarecrows get a little creepier after dusk during Fest-of-Ale when guests can enjoy craft beers and live entertainment Thursday – Saturday, through Oct. 26 from 5 until 8 p.m.
Bonus No. 2: It’s Goblins in the Garden from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Sunday. Show off the kids’ Halloween costumes on the Goblins Runway and participate in fall family activities. Enjoy pony and train rides, music, pumpkin decorating and more. Bring the whole family. - Sign up for a Cornhole League this fall: https://cornholeatl.leaguelab.com/leagues?sport=Cornhole
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