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weekend guide
Atlanta weekend guide:
March 1-3
all the arts:
- ABV Gallery and Wild Heaven Beer are partnering up for a special edition of ABV’s monthly event Drink and Doodle at Wild Heaven’s West End location. From 6-10 PM on March 1st, 60 local ATL artists will showcase their creativity and produce original works live throughout the evening. All the artwork will be available in a silent online auction starting as the pieces are finished. Wild Heaven’s bar will be selling wine, beer, and seltzers and El Tesoro will be serving their traditional taqueria menu items until 9 PM.
- Enrique Iglesias, Pitbull, Ricky Martin Live – State Farm Arena – 3/3/24 at 7PM
- David Foster & Katharine Mcphee at Atlanta Symphony Hall – 3/3/24
- Last Weekend for ‘Romeo and Juliet’ at Shakespeare Tavern
- Saturday is First Saturday at the High Museum of Art. There are family tours at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Toddler Saturday runs from 10 a.m. until noon. The whole family can participate in art making from 1 until 3 p.m. Teen Art Afternoon occurs from 2 until 4 p.m. From 1 until 3 p.m., it’s Drawing from Experience. And from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. the High offers Studio Sessions: Wire Portraits.
- Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” opens at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on Saturday and continues on March 5, 8 and 10.
- “A Tale of Two Cities” opens on the Alliance Theatre’s Coca-Cola stage this week and continues through March 17.
- The Alliance Theatre presents “Furlough’s Paradise” on the Hertz Stage starting Thursday and running through March 3.
- “Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812” has returned to the stage at Horizon Theatre. The Tony Award-winning musical, inspired by a slice of Tolstoy’s “War & Peace,” brings you just inches from brash young lovers as they light up Moscow in a “heaven-sent fireball”. Through March 3rd.
More fun things!
- The Atlanta Jewish Life Festival occurs Sunday from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Georgia Aquarium. There will be performances, family activities, kosher food and a Mitzvah Madness hoops contest.
- Atlanta’s Night of Ideas occurs Friday from 5 until 11 p.m. at Atlanta History Center. Guests will explore the theme of urban mutations through the lenses of the environment, Afro-futurism and artistic expression. It is an annual marathon of philosophical debates, performances, readings and more.
- Come get the ultimate tattoo festival experience at the 7th Annual Atlanta Tattoo Arts Festival. Tattoos, piercing, art and entertainment. There is something for everyone.
Tickets and info: https://villainarts.com/…/atlanta-tattoo-arts-convention/ - Bubbles & Brews is a month-long celebration of Cobb County’s local craft beverage makers. Each March, craft beverage enthusiasts can travel to Cobb’s breweries, distilleries, and wineries to sample each location’s unique beverages. ‘BrewPass’ passports guide visitors to each location where they can collect stamps and earn special prizes from Cobb Travel & Tourism.
- Atlanta Brunch Festival at Atlantic Staton – Saturday 12-4 PM
- Have an unforgettable night with candle lights concerts, a series of original music concerts created by Fever aimed at democratizing access to classical music by allowing people to enjoy live music performances played by local musicians in various stunning locations, illuminated by thousands of candles.
For the family:
- Join Tucker Rec Department for a quacking good time at our Rubber Ducky Scavenger Hunt! Get ready to search high and low for our adorable rubber duckies hiding in secret spots! It’s a fun-filled adventure suitable for all ages. Bring your family, friends, and your keen eye for duck-spotting! Date: Saturday, March 2; Time: 2:30-4:30 p.m.Location: Henderson Park White Trail (4000 Henderson Park Road)
- “Spiders — From Fear to Fascination” is on view at Fernbank Museum of Natural History through May 5.
- Center for Puppetry Arts and Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum Present ‘Ruth and the Green Book’
- The Children’s Museum of Atlanta hosts “Outside the Box”. The exhibit runs through May 5. “Outside the Box” aims to fuel children’s imaginations by unleashing a world of timeless fun.
- Dad’s Garage presents “Adventure Playhouse” a part-scripted and part-improv comedy show for kids, on stage through March 2. Showtime is Saturdays at 3 p.m.
- Westside Sports League is a Year-round program for youth in grades 3rd to 12th. Youth participate in sports such as baseball, lacrosse, soccer, and volleyball.The Children’s Museum of Atlanta celebrates Black History Month Thursday through Feb. 29. Youngsters will learn about the impact of Black innovators and artists.
Sports, fitness & outdoors:
- Formula One Watch Party at Manuel’s Tavern – Saturday at 10AM
- Georgia Tech Baseball takes on Georgia in Clean, Old Fashion Hate on Friday, March 1st at 6PM, presented by Investco QQQ. The first 1,000 fans will receive a THWg flag, as well as a Georgia Tech Baseball rally towel!
- The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets will face off against Florida State on Saturday, March 2nd at 12pm, presented by RS Andrews . Doors will open at 11am.
Tickets are available at ramblinwreck.com/tickets - Atlanta Falcons Preseason Game 2 – 3/3/2024
- Georgia Plant Trade and Sales will be at Wild Heaven West End. It’s an indoor/outdoor event with plant and art community. Come swap or sale.
- Spring won’t be complete without PRIDE Kickball Monday Fundays at Piedmont Park! PRIDE Kickball leagues provide an inclusive, safe and welcoming environment for anyone and everyone looking to have fun, be active, enjoy friends, and meet new people in a non-intimidating atmosphere. The Spring season begins Monday, March 18
- Orchid Daze, Atlanta Botanical Garden’s annual celebration of its signature plant collection, is open through April 14.
- Atlanta’s spring NASCAR weekend featuring the Ambetter Health 400 is set for Sunday.
- Want to get more active this year? Check out these pickleball courts around Atlanta.
Plan ahead for these upcoming events:
Upcoming:
- Welcome the Spring Festival Season with the annual Oakhurst Wine Crawl in awesome Oakhurst Village, Decatur, Georgia! With over 20 businesses in the Oakhurst neighborhood participating — you will sip 100+ wines with your OWC souvenir glass.Proceeds from this event directly support the neighborhood and pays for Oakhurst PorchFest y’all! Come have the most fun you will ever have on a Saturday afternoon in March! Tickets sold out before the event last year… so don’t wait around and miss out!
- Butterfly Lantern Parade – March 23rd in Hapeville. Enjoy local art vendors, food, and our creation station! The parade will begin at 8:10 in the park and everyone is always invited to make a butterfly lantern and walk in the parade with Krewe of the Grateful Gluttons and Seed & Feed Marching Abominables! Parade attire is floral galore!
