atlanta
weekend guide
THings to do in atlanta this weekend:
May 18, 2023
Art & comedy
- May 20th: Celebrate community through music on the porches of Virginia Highland! Enjoy over 85 local bands and musicians across more than 55 porches in this gorgeous neighborhood.
- Sunday at 7 p.m., enjoy the music of Stephen Sondheim performed by Voices of Note at The Breman.
- Friday at 7 p.m. State Farm Arena presents a concert featuring Trick Daddy, Plies, Rick Ross, Webbie, Juvenile, Trina, JT Money, Yung Joc, Ball Greezy, Tela, Ice Billion Berg & Pastor Troy.
- Beacon Hill Concert 2023: May 20 • 4-8 pm in the Decatur Square
- Roswell Music Festival is a one-day, ticketed event. Six bands will be performing in historic downtown Roswell. Music will include original and tribute bands covering classic rock, soul, funk, country, and blues.
- At 8 p.m, Saturday, it’s Druski’s “Coulda Woulda Shoulda” tour at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.
- HelpingUkraine.us beginning Saturday and running through June 17: This art exhibition features 30 works by contemporary Ukrainian artists and creatives. All works are for sale with a portion benefiting HelpingUkraine.us, a local humanitarian relief organization.
- Start your weekends unwinding with live musical performances in The Colony Square Plaza every Friday from April to October.
- The city of Atlanta presents 31 Days of Jazz throughout May.
- The Woodstock Summer Concert Series in Woodstock returns – All concerts begin at 7:30 PM. All concerts are free of charge, no tickets are required.
- ‘Ruthless! The Musical‘ is showing at Out Front Theatre through May 20.
- Don’t Miss Cats, the Award-Winning Musical put on by City Springs Theatre May 5-21.
- “As You Like It” is playing at the Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse through May 28.
- Jazzy Sundays in the Parks: Discovery Green – Free concert series celebrating the legacy of jazz.
- The Marietta Square Artisan Market is an outdoor market that features local art and hand-crafted items. It takes place on most Saturdays, year-round.
- See what is playing at a local theater venue.
- Food and Street Art Tour of the Atlanta BeltLine – Every Saturday until 11/18/202
More fun things!
- The 2023 Ormewood Park Makers Festival will be held Saturday, May 20th, 2023 (11AM to 6PM).
- The Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade brings together thousands of people, hundreds of lanterns, and some really big lantern puppets for a festive evening of creativity, community, and magic.
- La Fiesta en Hapeville: Party with the city of Hapeville and enjoy live music from Mariachi Tequila, a performance by Alma Mexicana, and an appearance by DJ Fernando!
- East Cobb’s beloved Marietta Greek Festival is back!
Return to Greece yet again at the 33rd Annual Marietta Greek Festival on May 19th, 20th, and 21st! - The Museum of Illusions is open at Atlantic Station. The museum’s more than 80 immersive and interactive exhibits include optical illusions and mind-bending puzzles.
- Saturday from 2 until 10 p.m., the Afro Street Market Fest is open at Piedmont Park. Shop 100 Black-owned businesses as live music plays in the background.
- The Latino Family Festival continues this weekend at Stone Mountain Park. Celebrating Latino music, dance and culture, the festival features live international talent including dancers, a marching band, storytellers, and a drone and light show.
- Join Bellyard every Sunday in May for Tunes on the Terrace—featuring live music by Bankhead Violinist and our spring- inspired cocktails!
- The Georgia Renaissance Festival is here. April 15 through June 4. More info, plus a code for 15% off admission.
- Join Archer Paper Goods for Cross Stitch Boot Camp!
- From May 1-31, 2023 check out an entire month of BRAND NEW vegan options all over Atlanta, GA!
- 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!
- Atlanta Botanical Gardens is hosting the exhibit, “Trolls: Save the Humans” by Thomas Dambo through Sept. 17.
- Midtown Atlanta Food and Cocktail Tour – Multiple days until 12/31/2023
- Drag Bingo at Politan Row – every Sunda
For the family:
- See “Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show” this weekend at the Fox Theatre.
- 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.
- Plan ahead for Summer Camp!
- Charlotte’s Web is showing at the Center For Puppetry Arts from 5/4/23 to 5/21/23
- Saturday at 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM Craft Time for Kids East Atlanta Library
- Family Nature Walks at Fernbank Museum (Sundays at 11:30)
- LEGO Discovery Center Grand (re)Opening – Phipps Plaza
- Illuminarium has launched a new addition to its SPACE spectacle, an interactive James Webb Space Telescope Experience. The experience showcases cosmic views from the James Webb Space Telescope, the largest and most groundbreaking telescope ever built.
Sports, fitness & outdoors:
- Rugby ATL hosts the Dallas Jackals at noon Saturday at Silverbacks Park.
- The Seattle Mariners are in town this weekend for three games against the Atlanta Braves. This weekend includes: Friday Night Fireworks, Saturday Armed Forces Day, and the Sunday Home Depot tools bobblehead giveaway.
- King of Pops Yoga at Historic Fourth Ward Skate Park – Sat May13th, May 27th, June 10th, June 24th and more!
- 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!
- Free Yoga Classes in Woodruff Park Saturdays from 10AM-11AM.
- GO Kickball Summer League Registration time!
- Welcome Spring with the Cobb Master Gardeners during our 20th Annual Garden Tour!
- Family River Day invites BIPOC and families from all backgrounds to enjoy the outdoors, meet local organizations, try a new activity, and learn about river safety and protection.
- The Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame opens a limited-run exhibit on Thursday. Included are works from 12 renowned artists. The exhibit, “The Art of College Football” captures the passion, pageantry, traditions and memorable moments of college football.
- Pickleball is back at Pullman Yards!
- Cheer on ATL UTD somewhere local. Full schedule here.
- The Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame welcomes fans to its newest exhibit, Once Upon a Time in College Football.
- Free Yoga in Woodruff Park – Every Saturday until 09/30/
Coming soon!
- Memorial Day weekend brings the renowned Atlanta Jazz Festival to Piedmont Park.
- Don’t forget to grab your Kirkwood Wine Stroll Tickets before the prices go up or tickets sell out!
- Gala in the Garden 2023 to benefit Neighbors in Need at the East Lake Community Learning Garden – Sat. June 3rd
- The Great Georgia Balloon Festival at the Atlanta Motor Speedway – June 16th and 17th
- The countdown is on until Drake and 21 Savage take the State Farm Arena stage on Saturday, July 1, and Sunday, July 2.
