atlanta
weekend guide
THings to do in atlanta this weekend:
June 15, 2023
Art & comedy
- Atlanta Symphony Orchestra music director Nathalie Stutzman conducts Beethoven and Boléro this weekend at Atlanta Symphony Hall during the orchestra’s season finale. Performances are Thursday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m.
- James Taylor and His All-Star Band at State Farm Arena, STYX at the Fox Theatre
- Noah Kahan at Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park
- Anthony Hamilton at Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park
- Adam Hood at Eddies Attic
- Spaghetti Junction playing in the Decatur Square Friday at 7pm
- Larry the Cable Guy at Atlanta Symphony Hall
- Get jazzed Friday from 6 until 10 p.m. during Friday Jazz at the High Museum of Art.
- Mr. Gay Southern America at Vinyl
- Modern Atlanta Dance (MAD) Festival 2023 at Emory Performing Arts Center
- Water for Elephants” is showing at the Alliance Theatre through July 9.
- “For Peace I Rise,” the musical love story of civil rights activists C.T. and Octavia Geans Vivian, is playing at the Rialto Center for the Arts through June 18.
- Be sure to check out some of the FREE Summer Movies Outdoors like:
- Movies On The Square at Colony Square
- Pics in the Park – Pernoshal Park in Dunwoody
- Movies on the Lawn in Uptown Atlanta
- Screen on the Green at Atlantic Station
- Town Green in Peachtree Corners Flicks on the Green
- Town Brookhaven Movies on the Town
- As the weather warms up, be sure yo check out some of these Summer Concerts:
- Summer Soul-stice music series on Saturdays at Chattahoochee Food Works
- Live musical performances in The Colony Square Plaza every Friday from April to October
- Enjoy the enchanting Music in the Garden series at Woodlands Garden in Decatur, featuring free performances in the screened-in pavilion on select Sundays.
- Jazzy Sundays in the Parks: Discovery Green – Free concert series celebrating the legacy of jazz.
- Peachtree Corners Summer concert series
- Sunday Weekend Wind Down Concert Series in Avondale Estates
More fun things!
- Food Truck Friday in VaHi – Friday 6pm
- Experience Atlanta’s Juneteenth Parade and Festival, a celebration of freedom and unity featuring live music, cultural activities, delectable cuisine, and a vibrant parade. Friday, June 16 – Sunday, June 18.
- Celebrate Juneteenth at historic Oakland Cemetery with a family-friendly event featuring live music, food vendors, children’s storytelling, tours, a vendor market and more. Join in honoring the significance of Juneteenth and the achievements and economic reconstruction of the African American community. Saturday, June 17 from 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Celebrate Juneteenth at the Atlanta History Center with live music, food, storytelling, interactive crafts and workshops on Black genealogy and preserving family artifacts.
- Also be sure to check out the Juneteenth celebrations in East Point and Clarkston
- Mayfield Creamery 100th Birthday Bash in Piedmont Park – 6/17
- The Great Georgia Balloon Festival at the Atlanta Motor Speedway – June 16th and 17th.
- The Summer Solstice marks a time of celebration, of honoring the light, and our connection to the sun + the earth. Colony Square will welcome the sunrise on Friday, June 16th from 6:00am to 7:30am.
- Alive in Roswell is a free, family-friendly monthly festival with music, food trucks, vendors and more held every third Thursday from April to October on Historic Canton Street. Thursday, June 15 from 5 – 9 p.m.
- 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.
- The Museum of Illusions is open at Atlantic Station.
- The Farmer’s Markets are back. For example, check out VaHi’s farmer’s market, Grant Park’s (Sun), East Point’s (Sat), Castleberry Hill (Sun), Okahurst’s (Sat), EAV market (Thursdays), Avondale Estates (Sunday) or Piedmont Park’s (Sat) Farmer’s Markets!
- Midtown Atlanta Food and Cocktail Tour – Multiple days until 12/31/2023
For the family:
- Zoo Atlanta will celebrate “Willie B. Day” on Father’s Day. You may enjoy special Keeper Talks from the Gorilla Care Team, interactive educational activities on the Takamenda Gorilla Deck and a chance to spot the late legend’s newest grandchild, Willie B. III. Activities will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Celebrate Father’s Day at Family Food Fest Atlanta, a multicultural charity fundraiser and food-tasting event that brings families together to enjoy a wide array of delicious dishes. Sunday, June 18 from 3 – 6 p.m
- CoComelon Party Time – Step into the vibrant world of CoComelon with an immersive experience designed for little kids. Friday, June 16 – Sunday, June 25.
- Embark on an intergalactic learning experience with Captain Healthy and Safety Dog in this puppet show for kids ages 4–1. Wednesday, June 14 – Sunday, July 2
- Take the family strawberry picking!
- 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
- Opening Saturday and running through Sept. 4 at Fernbank Museum of Natural History, “Survival of the Slowest” is all about slow-moving animals.
- Fernbank Museum of Natural History opens an outdoor exhibit, “Flora, Fauna & Flight”. The exhibit runs through Aug. 27.
- Illuminarium has launched a new addition to its SPACE spectacle, an interactive James Webb Space Telescope Experience
Sports, fitness & outdoors:
- See elite fighters from the Professional Fighters League (PFL)starting at 6 p.m. Friday at Overtime Elite Arena at Atlantic Station.
- The Atlanta Braves and the Colorado Rockies play four games at Truist Park starting Thursday and running through Sunday. There is a Pride ticket package for the Thursday game, which begins at 7:20 p.m.
- Juneteenth ATL 5K at Chastain Park
- 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.
- Soccer Scrimmage Sundays (Coed) at Peidmont Park – Multiple Dates at 11 AM
- 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:
- Taste On The Square on June 22, 2023 from 7PM – 10PM at The Plaza
- Don’t forget to grab your Kirkwood Wine Stroll Tickets before the prices go up or tickets sell out!
- Join the Pride Party at Chattahoochee Food Works for a celebration filled with live entertainment, delicious food and a chance to win the “Best Pride Fit” title by showcasing your best rainbow-themed attire. Saturday, June 24 from 5 – 10 p.m.
- The countdown is on until Drake and 21 Savage take the State Farm Arena stage on Saturday, July 1, and Sunday, July 2. Check out more concerts coming to Atlanta this summer including the one and only Beyonce in August.
- Summer Break Art Truck – Chattahoochee Food Works – Kids can unleash their artistic flair at this Summer Break Art Truck event, hosted by Brella Studio, by painting their own masterpieces on the art truck or enjoying engaging arts and crafts activities inside, suitable for all ages with eco-friendly materials. Wednesday, June 21 – Friday, June 23 atNoon
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.
