atlanta
weekend guide
THings to do in atlanta this weekend:
august 11th - 13th, 2023
Art & comedy
- Beyoncé is in town. Need we say more?
- In addition to the Queen herself, you can also see Jason Mraz, Gavin Degraw and more!
- Friday from 6 until 9 p.m. visit the High Museum of Art for Oasis, the chance to reflect, connect, enjoy zero-proof beverages or a glass of wine. Participate in an art-making workshop, immerse yourself in peaceful sounds or browse the collection and exhibitions.
- It’s UPS Second Sunday from noon util 5 p.m. this weekend at the High. Admission is free, and you get to enjoy art-making activities and performances as well as he High’s collection and special exhibitions.
- The Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA) is throwing a party on the plaza on Sunday. It is a day of design-related activities on the plaza in front of MODA.
- 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.
- Sketchin’ 9 to 5 is an all-new, live sketch comedy show that takes a fresh spin on all the work-a-day things we do to “bring home the bacon”. Directed by Jenny Stearns, with Assistant Director Amanda Vick, Sketchin’ 9 to 5 runs August 12, 18 & 19, 8PM, at Frat Pack’s The Warehouse!
Murder Mystery Dinner at New Realm Brewing – Friday 7PM – 9PM
More fun things!
- NEW! – Reynoldstown Farmers Market at 100 Flat Shoals Ave – Every Sunday August to October (We will be there this weekend, so stop by and say hi to us at the community table!)
- Friday is Sips Under the Sea: Beach Night at Georgia Aquarium. This event for aquarium goers age 21 and older is a chance to tour the galleries, listen to music grab a bite and enjoy a cocktail.
- Atlanta Black Restaurant Week runs through Aug. 14.
- Groovin’ on the Green Back to School Bash Brook Run Park and Playground – Saturday from 6 PM – 9 PM.
- Marking the event of the summer, Live! at the Battery will welcome Atlantans and visitors alike to uncork and unwind at their third-annual 21+ wine festival Atlanta Wine Walk.
- BeREGGAE Music & Arts Festival comes to Piedmont Park Aug. 11-13 for a fundraiser designed for the HOF Foundation and its programs centered around education and economic empowerment of Black families.
- Ponce De Leon Branch Library Book Sale this Saturday from 10 – 2.
- 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:
- Groovin’ on the Green Back to School Bash Brook Run Park and Playground – Saturday from 6 PM – 9 PM.
- 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:
- Sunday at The Breman, hear Sports Talk with Jeff Schulz and Zack Klein as they discuss Hank Aaron: Portrait of the Man and the Player. Schulz, senior writer for The Athletic, and Klein, sports director for Channel 2 Action News, explore the highs and lows of “The Hammer’s” world.
- Coffee and Chrome Car Show (every 2nd Saturday)
- 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. 11, 18 and 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.
- King of Pops Yoga at Historic Fourth Ward Skate Park – Sat May 27th, June 10th, June 24th and more!
- 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.
- Cheer on ATL UTD somewhere local. Full schedule here.
- Atlanta Botanical Gardens is hosting the exhibit, “Trolls: Save the Humans” by Thomas Dambo through Sept
Plan ahead for these Coming soon events:
- Recognized as one of the best outdoor festivals in Atlanta, the Piedmont Park Arts Festival returns to the heart of Midtown on Aug. 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Aug. 20 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- 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.
- Join TWO Urban Licks and raise a glass to its newest summer offering, Taco and Tequila Thursdays. Now through Aug. 31, you are invited to enjoy three chef’s choice tacos for $20 on the spacious, dog-friendly patio.
- Atlanta Black Pride Weekend is set to begin on Aug. 30 and continue through Sept. 5.
- For more the 20 years the historic Grant Park neighborhood bids adieu to summer with its ever-popular Summer Shade Festival – August 26th and 27th.
- 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 Saturday
