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Atlanta Weekend GUIDE:
Weekend of March 6, 2025
Need something to do this weekend? We’ve got you! Here are all the best things to do this weekend in Atlanta.
Art & comedy
- ‘Data-Verse’ Exhibit at High Museum – Opens March 8, immersive digital artwork by Ryoji Ikeda. Free admission on UPS Second Sunday (March 10).
- Bright Eyes at the Tabernacle Atlanta – Satruday at 8PM
- ‘Threads of Change’ at MODA – Textile installations visualizing climate and environmental data, open through May 25.
- ‘Sacred Space’ at Hammonds House – Exhibit featuring printmakers exploring spirituality and memory, open through June 22.
- Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s Beethoven Project – Performances March 7, 9, 10 featuring Beethoven’s Seventh and Fourth Symphonies.
- ‘Bust’ at Alliance Theatre – Runs through March 16, exploring the cost of being Black and free.
- ‘Hot Jambalaya’ at Dad’s Garage – Murder mystery comedy set on a steamboat, running through March 29.
- Atlanta Opera’s ‘Macbeth’ – Performances March 8 and 10 at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.
- Gangster Comedy at Whole World Improv – Different gangster-themed improv shows every Saturday in March.
- “We Say What Black This Is” Exhibit at Spelman College Museum of Fine Art” available to view through May 24, 2025.
More things to do:
- Join us as we welcome the Spring Festival Season with the annual Oakhurst Wine Crawl in awesome Oakhurst Village, Decatur, Georgia! – Saturday 4pm – 7pm.
- Oyster Crawfish Festival Returns with Live Music Featuring THE GRINGOS at Park Tavern – Saturday March 8, 2025
- Martin Lawrence at State Farm Arena – Friday at 8 PM
- Atlanta Contemporary Jewelry Show at The Carter Center – March 9-10, showcasing handcrafted jewelry from 30+ artists.
- Free Museum Admission Hack – Use a Fulton County Library card to get a 7-day pass for two at The Atlanta History Center.
- Atlanta Botanical Garden Orchid Show – March 8-10, featuring expert talks, unique orchid sales, and stunning displays.
- Avondale Estates Farmers Market
- Atlanta Jewish Film Festival – Runs through March 16, screening 50 films at various theaters.
- Hats of the King Family Women at Atlanta History Center – Year-long exhibit honoring the King family’s legacy.
- Atlanta Home Show – March 7-9 at 2 Galleria Pkwy SE, Atlanta
- Queerly Beloved: The Oh-So-Gay Purim Cabaret by Out Front Theatre Company – Saturday at 7PM
- Kristen Cavallari – Buckhead Theatre – Friday at 7:30 PM
For the family:
- Rubber Ducky Scavender Hunt – Tucker Parks & Recreation – Saturday March 8th
- Atlanta Science Festival – March 8-22, various locations in Metro Atlanta.
- Ultimate Dinosaurs at Fernbank – Ongoing exhibit featuring life-size dinosaur casts through May 4.
- Atlanta Fair – Opens March 8, featuring rides, food, and family fun through April 13.
- Superhero Science Night at Children’s Museum – March 9, kids engage in STEM-based superhero activities.
- Lunar New Year Celebration in Johns Creek Celebrate the Lunar New Year with cultural performances, food trucks, and music by DJ Chika Takai.
The “Ultimate Dinosaurs” exhibit is open at Fernbank Museum of Natural History. See these prehistoric creatures come to life in the 21st century
Sports, fitness & outdoors:
- Atlanta Hawks vs. Indiana Pacers – March 7 and 9 at State Farm Arena, with themed giveaways.
- Atlanta United vs. New York Red Bulls – March 9 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
- Atlanta Vibe Pro Volleyball – Matches March 8 (vs. Vegas Thrill) and March 10 (vs. Indy Ignite) at Gas South Arena.
- Georgia Swarm vs. Saskatchewan Rush – March 9 at Gas South Arena.
- Georgia Aquarium 5K – March 9, AJC Peachtree Road Race qualifier through downtown Atlanta.
- Educator Appreciation Day at Zoo Atlanta – Saturday March 9th (FREE admission for educators)
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