atlanta
weekend guide
THings to do in atlanta this weekend:
august 25th - 27th, 2023
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Art & comedy
- National Cinema Day – $4 movies around town including at our favorite: Spring Cinema and Tap
- Trap Sushi Pop-up Party fusing Atlanta and Japanese pop culture on Saturday from 6 until 9 p.m. at the High Museum of Art. Freshly rolled sushi, a signature cocktail and visit the gaming lounge to try your hand at a video game.
- Admission will be free on Saturday at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so reserve yours early.
- The BronzeLens Film Festival begins on Wednesday and continues through Sunday. The BronzeLens Film Festival promotes Atlanta as a film mecca for people of color. The festival showcases films created by people of color and provides networking opportunities.
- Concerts this week include: Nathan Angelo, Pretty Lights, Shakti, Los Amantes Perfectos, Miles Nielsen, and Sean McConnell.
- Horizon Theatre presents “Rooted” starting Friday and running through Sept. 24.
- The 2023 Essential Theatre Play Festival starts Friday at 7 Stages Theatre and runs through Sept. 3.
- “Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See,” opens at the Atlanta History Center on Saturday and runs through Sept 17.
- If you want a crash course on Shakespeare, go to the Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse Aug. 5 through. Sept. 3 and let the Atlanta Shakespeare Co. educate you with the “Complete Works of William Shakespeare.” It’s an irreverent, high-speed romp thorough his 37 plays all performed by three actors. Trust us; it’s nothing like you’ve ever seen or heard before.
- Every weekend through December (weather permitting), Creator’s Market sets up on the green at Atlantic Station. The market features more than a dozen vendors selling hand-crafted products including jewelry, home décor, soaps and candles
More fun things!
- Say good-bye to summer this weekend at the Grant Park Summer Shade Festival. Listen to music (or dance to it) while grabbing a bite and a sip at the food market and shopping at the Artists’ Market. Proceeds benefit the Grant Park Conservancy.
- Friday night is Asian Night at Pullman Yards. Expect Asian-American Pacific Islander artists, crafters, food vendors and organizations presenting an evening of arts, culture and food. The market is open from 5 until 10 p.m.
- The Cobb County International Festival will be held 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, August 26. This free event will feature a wide variety of local and international music and art, eclectic dancing, delicious culinary options, imaginative crafts, beautiful jewelry, a kids’ corner, and many other vendors.
- Live at the Battery Atlanta and Terrapin Taproom are taking over The Battery Atlanta once again with one of your favorite local beer festivals presented by Terrapin Beer Company! Time for an afternoon of over 100 local beers to sample, food vendors, live music, and more!
- Every year the Fox Theatre pays homage to its history as a movie palace with its annual Coca Cola Summer Film Festival! The 2023 Summer Film Festival will host an array of anniversary titles starting at $15 (plus applicable fees) over the course of three days at the end of August. Tickets are on sale now at foxtheatre.org
- Little 5 Points Business Association presents L5P Patio Parties which will include Bands, Wellness weekends, Comedians, Dance Parties, Open Mics, Poetry, Psychics, and many other unique events.
- Every Saturday until Oct 15, zoo goers can enjoy the Goat Painting Wild Encounter at Zoo Atlanta. Join the animal care team and “VanGoat” the artist during a painting session. Your group chooses two colors for this unique work of art, and gets to take home the painting.
- Midtown Atlanta Food and Cocktail Tour – Multiple days until 12/31/2023
For the family:
- Children’s Museum of Atlanta celebrates Latinx Heritage Month and the return of Dragon Con to Atlanta with TinyCON® and a rich array of events. August 22nd to 31st.
- Friday brings Teen Night at the High, from 5:30 until 8:30 p.m.
- “Aanika’s Elephants” is playing at Center for Puppetry Arts through Sept. 3.
- Jurassic World: The Exhibition is open at Pullman Yards through the end of the year. Walk through Jurassic World and see a Brachiosaurus, a Velociraptor and Tyrannosaurus Rex.
- Dino Safari A Walk Thru Adventure 6/1/23 – 9/4/23 at North Point Mall
- Immersive Disney Animation is an innovative celebration that takes you inside the greatest films of Walt Disney Animation Studios, from their very earliest, groundbreaking features to the beloved hit movies of today from 5/4/23 to 9/30/23.
- “Shaun the Sheep: Flock this Way” opens Saturday at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta and runs through Sept. 4.
- Saturday at 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM Craft Time for Kids East Atlanta Library
- Running through Sept. 4 at Fernbank Museum of Natural History, “Survival of the Slowest” is all about slow-moving animals. (Live sloth and other animals!)
Sports, fitness & outdoors:
- TOUR Championship, the 2023 FedEx Cup Playoffs Finale, tees off at East Lake Golf Club on Wednesday and continues through Sunday. The PGA Tour’s top 30 players compete for the FedExCup.
- Atlanta United FC hosts Nashville FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Friday at 7:30 p.m.
- Friday brings the Los Angeles Sparks to Gateway Center Arena for a game between the Atlanta Dream and the Sparks. Game time: 8 p.m.
- The Jackson State University Tigers of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) take on the South Carolina State University Bulldogs of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Saturday at Center Parc Stadium as the MEAC/SWAC Challenge returns to Atlanta.
- Take a tour of Truist Park when the Braves aren’t in town.
- Boxing fan? Then you’ll want to head to Atlantic Station’s Overtime Elite Arena to catch the action during OTX Friday Night Fights. Events are scheduled for Aug. 25.
- Want to get out of the city this weekend? Try scenic hiking trails, the shores of Lake Lanier, the idyllic grounds of Callaway Gardens or the serene beauty of Serenbe.
- Atlanta Beltline Weekly Run Group – Westside
- Cheer on the Atlanta Braves from the comfort of Midtown’s Living Room! In partnership with Bally Sports, Colony Square will be showing select Braves games on The Plaza big screen.
- Check out ongoing Free Fitness programs for all ages and fitness levels with a variety of exercise classes open to everyone in park location throughout the City of Atlanta including:
- Free Yoga Classes in Woodruff Park Saturdays from 10AM-11AM.
- Yoga at The Plaza. Enjoy a yoga experience outdoors every Wednesday from April to October.
- On non-game days, there’s free yoga at The Battery Atlanta every Monday evening, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required and free parking is available.
- Take a Hike at a local nature center
Plan ahead for these Coming soon events:
- Mark your calendars for BBQ & Bands on October 22 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. We are excited to share that BBQ & Bands is being brought to you this year by presenting partner, Ford’s BBQ. Proceeds from the festival will continue to benefit The Solarium at Historic Scottish Rite and their Community Grant Program. This year’s festival will feature FREE entry, a variety of BBQ and food options, beer, live music, a vendor marketplace, and more. Tasting and sip tickets will be available for purchase at the event.
- One of the best hidden gems of Atlanta Festivals, the Porches and Pies Festival in Adair Park will take place on Saturday September 9, 2023
- The Reynoldstown Wheelbarrow Festival will take place on Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 11.30a-7p at Lang Carson Park.
- Atlanta Black Pride Weekend is set to begin on Aug. 30 and continue through Sept. 5.
- Don’t forget to grab your Kirkwood Wine Stroll Tickets before the prices go up or tickets sell out!
Ongoing:
- Food and Street Art Tour of the Atlanta BeltLine – Every Saturday until 11/18/2023
- Enjoy family-friendly events at Colony Square on the last Tuesday of the month from April to October.
- Through October, start your month off with lots of laughs from The Punchline Comedy featuring live comedy acts, drinks specials, and more! The performances occur on the first Monday of the month, last about 90 minutes, and are recommended for ages 13 and older.
- Coffee and Chrome Car Show (every 2nd Saturda
