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weekend guide
Atlanta weekend guide:
March 28-31
all the arts:
- Watch Busta Rhymes perform live in Atlanta on Saturday, March 30 at the Coca-Cola Roxy!
- 1259 Burlesque Show at Atlanta’s Burlesque House! 3/29/24 – 9:00 PM at Metropolitan Studios (The Atlanta School of Burlesque)
- “The Merchant of Venice,” a LadyShakes Production, is showing at Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse through March 30.
- Pullman Yards is launching a new and permanent extension of its Chefs Market series! Starting March 16, Chefs Market will take place every weekend. The farmers market-meets-bustling bazaar will expand from its current model to include a wide array of cultures and ready-to-eat cuisines, while focusing on highlighting small businesses, local artisans, purveyors and beyond.
- Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus is an electrifying extravaganza that melds the vibrant essence of Oktoberfest with the captivating allure of the circus. 3/21/24 – 3/31/24 at Stone Mountain Park.
- Out Front Theatre Presents The Gulf 3/21/24 – 3/30/24
- Put on your dancing shoes and head to Callanwolde Friday night for a Salsa Social. Be there at 6 p.m. for dancing lessons. DJs and dancing run from 7 until 10 p.m. Check the Callanwolde website for ticket information.
More fun things!
- Grab an Easter brunch with friends of family this weekend.
- The 12 Best Easter Brunches In Atlanta
- Other Easter events in Atlanta
- Adult Easter Egg Hunt at Fainting Goats Vineyard
- Sandy Springs Artsapalooza Easter Weekend – At 2 p.m. on Easter Sunday, the festival will host the largest Easter Egg Hunt in Sandy Springs, with over 10,000 hidden Easter eggs. Kids, be sure to arrive early with your baskets in hand. And yes, furry friends are invited to join in on the fun, too. – 6100 Lake Forrest Drive NW; Saturday, March 30 and Sunday, March 31 (Easter egg hunt on Sunday only) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m (Saturday); 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Sunday); sandyspringsartsapalooza.com
- Phipps Plaza plans a party in honor of its 55th anniversary. Visitors are invited to help celebrate on Saturday from noon until 3 p.m. on the Green at Phipps. Among the things to do are (1) join Atlanta chalk artist Jessi Queen as she creates a work of art; (2) make a flower crown; (3) snap a photo in a vintage photo booth; (4) enter a contest for a chance to win a $1,000 shopping spree; (5) enjoy live music.
- The Balloon Museum at Pullman Yards is flying high through April 14.
- Bachelor/Bachelorette Trivia at Elsewhere Brewing on 3/29/24 from 9:00 PM to 11:00 Elsewhere Brewing Co. 1039 Grant Street SE Suite B34 Atlanta, GA 30315
For the family:
- Grant Park Easter Egg Hunt – Satruday 11 AM – 1 PM
- Mason Mill Park for our 2024 Easter Egg Hunt – Saturday at 10 AM
- Adair Park Easter Egg Hunt – Saturday at 1 PM
- “Stellaluna‘ is playing at Center for Puppetry Arts through May 19.
- Easter programming and Spring Break themed activities at Children’s Museum of Atlanta this weekend/week.
- Hop into Spring with the Waldorf Astoria for a delightful ‘Eggstraordinary’ Easter Children’s Tea Experience. Tailored for ages 12 years old and under,
- Hoppy Easter Brunch and Petting Zoo – Hop on over to the Battery Atlanta (specifically at the Omni Hotel’s National Anthem Atlanta) for their Hoppy Easter Brunch & Petting Zoo event. Treat the family to an egg-stravagant Easter-inspired brunch, while making some adorable furry friends. Their petting zoo will feature cuddly bunnies, chirpy chicks and other lovable critters. Reservation required. Sunday, March 31; 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; opentable.com
- Dino Festival at Stone Mountain Park runs through April 28. Check the Stone Mountain Park website for specific times and dates for various events.
- Spring Break Art Camp 3/27/24 – 4/1/24 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art; Price: $260
- The popular exhibit Flora, Fauna & Flight returns to Fernbank Museum of Natural History on Saturday March 23rd and continues through June 23.
- “Spiders — From Fear to Fascination” is on view at Fernbank Museum of Natural History through May 5.
- 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.
Sports, fitness & outdoors:
- Orchid Daze, Atlanta Botanical Garden’s annual celebration of its signature plant collection, is open through April 14.
- Atlanta United faces Chicago Fire at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
- The Atlanta Vibe hosts the San Diego Mojo at 7 p.m. Saturday at Gas South Arena.
- The Atlanta Hawks are at home Saturday for a 7:30 p.m. game against the Milwaukee Bucks at State Farm Arena. Fans can get a YMCA Family Pack for any Hawks game this month. Ticket pack includes four tickets to the preferred game and four YMCA day passes. redeemable at any Atlanta Metro YMCA branch.
- Overtime Boxing returns to Overtime Area at 7 p.m. Friday. Match-ups include Elijah Pierce vs. Arthur Villanueva, 8 rounds, bantamweight; Haven Brady vs. Waldemir Areizaga, 8 rounds, super featherweight;
Dacarree Scott vs. Teddy Webster, 6 rounds, heavyweight; Oshae Jones vs. Sonya Dreiling, 8 rounds, female super welterweight; Giovanni Marquez vs. Luis Jacobo Rodriguez, 6 rounds, super lightweight; and Donte Layne vs. DeShun Mitchell, 4 rounds, super middleweights. - Join Atlanta Botanical Gardens in an interactive program to learn more about plant dye and decorate three vibrant eggs. Scheduled Saturday, March 30, 10 a.m. – noon. Fee $6 per child plus Garden admission ($5 per Member child)
- Want to get more active this year? Check out these pickleball courts around Atlanta
Plan ahead for these upcoming events:
Upcoming:
- 404 Day is Atlanta’s day! Join the 404 Day celebration at Monday Night Garage featuring a lively block party with DJs, special guest appearances, food trucks, local vendors, and more. Be sure to RSVP for entry. – 933 Lee St. SW; eventbrite.com/404-day; Thursday, April 4; from 2 – 6 p.m.
- Unwind and immerse yourself in a delightful movie night with friends and family at Colony Square as they screen “A Bug’s Life,” starting at 7 p.m. – 1197 Peachtree St. NE; colonysquare.com; Thursday, April 4 from 7 – 9 p.m.
- Oakhurst Jazz Nights – The Solarium (Decatur) Jazz it up with the Oakhurst Neighborhood Association for the 20th season of Oakhurst Jazz Nights, featuring free outdoor jazz concerts every Thursday in April at the Solarium, promising an evening of musical delight. oakhurstjazznights.comThursdays (April 4, 11, 18 and 25) from 7 – 9 p.m.
- 1st Annual Cobb Parks Spring Arts Festival – Jim R. Miller Park and Events Center (Marietta) Discover Marietta’s newest annual tradition, the Cobb Parks Spring Arts Festival, where artistic retailers showcase handmade goods, fine arts, crafts, food trucks and performing arts. marietta.com; Saturday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Spring Festival on Ponce, nestled in the historic Olmsted Linear Park, featuring over 125 displays of fine arts and crafts, folk and outsider art, along with a children’s area and local food and beverage vendors. Saturday, April 6 – Sunday, April 7
- Solar Eclipse Viewing Party at Atlantic Station- Experience the awe-inspiring spectacle of a Solar Eclipse firsthand alongside friends and family at this once-in-a-lifetime event, getting an unforgettable glimpse into the wonders of the cosmos, with Solar Eclipse glasses provided to attendees while supplies last. atlanticstation.com; Monday, April 8; 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
- The Atlanta Dogwood Festival returns for its 88th annual celebration, offering a rich tapestry of art, entertainment, and culinary delights, with hundreds of artists presenting their talents, complemented by a Kids Village for family-friendly activities, sponsor booths featuring interactive games and prizes, and an enticing lineup of musical performances to enjoy throughout the weekend. Friday, April 12 – Sunday, April 14
- Coffee and Chrome – Jess Lucas Park (Hapeville)
Calling all car and motorcycle enthusiasts! Coffee & Chrome invites attendees for a monthly morning car and motorcycle show, where participants can showcase their antique, classic or customized vehicles every 2nd Saturday from April through September. hapeville.org; Saturday, April 13 from 8:30 a.m. to noon.
