atlanta
weekend guide
Atlanta weekend guide:
Feb. 23-25, 2024
all the arts:
- The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival runs through Feb. 26 in venues including Plaza Theatre.
- “A Tale of Two Cities” opens on the Alliance Theatre’s Coca-Cola stage this week and continues through March 17.
- Join Host Ian Aber as he brings 90 minutes of the funniest comedians in Atlanta, the Southeast, and Beyond all in the spacious tasting room at UrbanTree Cidery. Limited tickets will be sold. Doors are at 7pm with the show starting at 8pm!
- Get a musical history lesson during the return of “Hamilton” to the Fox Theatre.
- Dive into the heart of jazz on Sunday, February 25th, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the ASW Whiskey Exchange, nestled at 1000 White St. SW.
Though the event is free, we encourage our guests to consider purchasing tickets. This act of support goes a long way in enriching our local jazz scene, ensuring that the artists who bring so much vibrancy to our lives can continue to do so. - 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.
- The Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA) hosts the exhibit “Please Be Seated”. The exhibit runs through March 11.
- Atlanta’s CDC Museum has opened the exhibit, “Ghosts of Segregation: Photographs of Rich Frishman.” The exhibit explores the lingering presence of segregation, slavery and institutional racism hidden in everyday American architecture.
More fun things!
- The Westside Food, Booze & Brews Fest featuring some of the best spirits, beers, and food at The Chattahoochee Food Works!
- The 12th Annual Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival is at Atlantic Station this on Feb. 24th.
- The Balloon Museum at Pullman Yards is flying high through April 14. The Let’s Fly exhibition features inflatable installations created by 17 international artists.
- Join Illumiarium Atlanta on Feb. 23-24 for a celebration of African-American artists and their musical contributions, spanning from the past to the present at Illuminarium Atlanta.
- Happy Chinese New Year, from Atlanta Chinatown! In celebration of the Chinese New Year, Atlanta Chinatown (in Chamblee) has announced their annual 2024 Lantern Festival!
- Mardi Gras on the Roof – PCM is bringing the French Quarter to The Roof of Ponce City Market sponsored by Plantation Rum!
- Lunar New Year celebrations at Stone Mountain Park Feb. 24 and 25.
- Wildwoods: AGLOW at Fernbank Museum of Natural History will remain open on select nights through Feb. 25.
- 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:
- “Spiders — From Fear to Fascination” is on view at Fernbank Museum of Natural History through May 5.
- The Children’s Museum of Atlanta celebrates Black History Month Thursday through Feb. 29. Kids can learn about the impact of Black innovators and artists.
- 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:
- 2024 Atlanta United Block Party – Forged in flames and built to rise. The season kicks off February 24 in Columbus, but the party isn’t leaving Atlanta. Join us at SweetWater Brewery for the 2024 Block Party featuring the club’s opening match against the reigning MLS Champions.Tickets are $5 and include a free drink.Bundle with a Home Opener ticket in Merecedes-Benz Stadium for $25Kids 12 & under get in FREE and do not need a ticket.
- Orchid Daze, Atlanta Botanical Garden’s annual celebration of its signature plant collection, is open through April 14.
- The Atlanta Hawks welcome the Toronto Raptors for a 7:30 p.m. game on Friday and the Orlando Magic for a 7 p.m. Sunday game. Both games will be played at State Farm Arena. The Friday game is HBCU Night at the Hawks.
- Georgia Tech WBB vs Wake Forest – 2/25 at 2PM
- 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!
