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weekend guide
THings to do in atlanta this weekend:
June 23, 2023
Art & comedy
- The High Museum of Art opens “Samurai: Armor from the Collection of Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller” on Friday.
- “The Humans” is on stage at Theatrical Outfit through Sunday. The play takes a hopeful, heartbreaking and humorous look at the decline of the American middle class and one family’s hopes and fears.
- Margaret Cho at Buckhead Theatere on 6/25
- WABE MixTape Block Party Sponsored by the United Way of Greater Atlanta at The Woodruff Arts Center – Sunday 2-8 pm
- The Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA) celebrates Pride at its new exhibition, Level Up: Pixels, Play, & Progress. You may explore the video games that feature queer and LGBT+ themes and characters via self-guided tours throughout the month, or go to MODA for GAYmers events on Saturday for a closer look at these games. In the afternoon, take part in the GAYmers tour. If you’re more of a night owl, grab a drink at the GAYmers Tour & Game Night.
- ATL COLLECTIVE PRESENTS: THE MISEDUCATION OF LAURYN HILL at City Winery Atlanta on Friday at 6:30 pm
- Concerts this week include Jim Lauderdale at Eddie’s Attic, Melanie Martinez at Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park, Lindsey Lomis at Vinyl, Protomartyr at Terminal West, Rob49 at Buckhead Theatre, and Tori Amos: Ocean to Ocean Tour at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
- Tiny Doors & Friends – 6/24 at ABV Gallery at Studioplex at 6 PM
- 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.
- As the weather warms up, be sure yo check out some of these Summer Concerts:
- Summer Covers Concert Series in Decatur on Fridays
- 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!
- Taste On The Square on June 22, 2023 from 7PM – 10PM at The Plaza
- Get a peep inside homes and gardens in the West End during the West End Tour of Homes & Gardens on Saturday. From 5 to 9 p.m., explore 10 homes that showcase the area’s unique character.
- 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.
- Zoo Atlanta Savanna Nights: Pride Edition runs from 6 until 9 p.m. Friday. Leave the kiddos at home as this is an adults-only evening. Enjoy a specialty welcome cocktail. Additionally there will be mixed drinks, beer, wine and nonalcoholic beverages for an additional purchase.
- BrewDog Drag Brunch – 6/25 from 11-1, full food and cocktail brunch menu and multiple queens performing. A portion of proceeds go to LostNFound Youth.
- Pride Party Amateur Drag Wine Tasting Night 6/24 at 5:30.
- Don’t miss out on this enchanting ‘Taylor Swift Themed Night’ as part of Illuminariums’ After Dark experience.
- Chefs Market: Asian Night Market at Pratt Pullman District – Friday 5-9 pm.
- 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 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 12/31/202
- 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
For the family:
- 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
- Saturday at noon, 1, 2 and 3 p.m. the National Center for Civil and Human Rights presents Kidspiration, an interactive program teaching kids ages 4-12 how to tap their power to influence the world around them and be active citizens.
- 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. Fights will feature welterweights and lightweights.
- The Atlanta Dream tips off at Gateway Center Arena at 7:30 p.m. Friday against New York Liberty.
- Tips for Growing Your Own Edible Garden at Breman Museum – Saturday 2-3:30 PM
- 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:
- 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.
