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weekend guide
Atlanta weekend guide:
MAy 24-26.
all the arts:
- It wouldn’t be Memorial Day weekend without the Atlanta Jazz Festival taking over Piedmont Park. Pets are allowed. Be sure to join this nearly 50 year Atlanta tradition!
- Hammonds House Museum opened a new exhibit last Friday. “Rhythm of Resilience: The Artistry of Sam Middleton” runs through Aug. 18. A master of collage, Middleton’s compositions weave together musical scores, photographs and graphic elements in a dance of color and form. His art is a testament to the enduring influence of jazz.
- Every Friday from April 26 through May, Georgia Aquarium’s Sound Waves celebrates the arts, diversity and local talent. Enjoy live music with enhanced lighting and atmospheric elements in the atrium to complement the artists. You will have access to the aquarium’s galleries, included with general admission. Sound Waves occurs from 5 until 8 p.m.
- MODA (Museum of Design Atlanta) opens the exhibit “Al Dente: The Design of Pasta” on Friday.
- The Georgia Renaissance Festival, a trek back to the 16th century, opens Saturday and runs weekends through June 2.
- The Balloon Museum at Pullman Yards is flying high through June 9.
- The Atlanta Caribbean Carnival celebrates the Caribbean this May, promoting a broader understanding and deeper appreciation of Caribbean culture. Join us for music, dancing, food, children’s activities, and more!
- “Threads of Justice,” a pop-up exhibit at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, celebrates American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The exhibit, inspired by the 1985 Garment Workers’ strike in Chinatown, showcases the work of 12 artists to honor Asian American experiences. See it through May 31.
More fun things!
- Brew at the Zoo returns to the Atlanta Zoo on Saturday. Enjoy beer and wine samples, live music throughout the zoo, yard games and so much more while saying hello to the residents of the zoo. It all happens from 6 until 9:30 p.m.
- The Georgia World Congress Center is headquarters this weekend for MomoCon, featuring Japanese anime, comics, tabletop games, video games and cosplay. Browse the exhibits, meet celebrities, have more fun that you thought possible. It all happens Friday through Sunday.
- Celebrating 10 years of success in Avondale Estates, Wild Heaven Beer is hosting a Memorial Day Weekend bash with frosty brews, delicious eats, drink specials, music and more. The shenanigans kick off at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 24th, and continue throughout the weekend through Memorial Day, Monday, May 27th.
- Stone Mountain Park’s annual Memorial Day extravaganza runs Friday through Sunday.
- Little 5 Points celebrates the Roots of Little 5 Points on Saturday from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. at Findley Plaza. The event honors the heritage and traditions of the indigenous people who first called the area home. In addition to food and an artisans’ market, there will be a flute circle and open mic.
- UniverSoul Circus vaults into Atlantic Station this weekend and will fly high through June 2.
- Reynoldstown Farmer’s Market – Located in the shady parking lot in front of Lang Carson Recreation Center at 100 Flat Shoals Ave, SE Atlanta, the market is just 100 yards off the Beltline. Join the neighbors of Reynoldstown Sundays from noon to 3pm for this festive market.
For the family:
- The Center for Puppetry Arts is showing “The Selfish Giant” this weekend. Based on the classic story by Oscar Wilde, this tale follows the journey of a selfish giant who learns about the true meaning of friendship and generosity through the innocence of children.
- Ever wonder what the animals are up to after the sun goes down? Join Zoo Atlanta after-hours for an evening adventure for the whole family! Tour the Zoo at dusk, use night-vision technology, search for animals that you wouldn’t normally see during the daylight hours, and enjoy special activities that vary from season to season. Don’t miss this wild evening exploring the Zoo!
- “Spiders — From Fear to Fascination” is on view at Fernbank Museum of Natural History through May 5.
- “Stellaluna‘ is playing at Center for Puppetry Arts through May 19.
- The popular exhibit Flora, Fauna & Flight returns to Fernbank Museum of Natural History on Saturday March 23rd and continues through June 23.
- 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:
- On Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Atlanta United plays LAFC (Los Angeles Football Club) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
- The Atlanta Dream and the Minnesota Lynx tip off at 6 p.m. Sunday at Gateway Center Arena.
- The Atlanta Botanical Garden presents “Alice’s Wonderland Returns” Saturday through Sept. 15. The exhibit features seven installations of 22 of the topiary-like mosaiculture pieces throughout the garden.
- Looking to get or stay active? Join a local pickleball league: https://joinpickleball.com
- GO Kickball provides a fun way to be active, enjoy friends, and meet new people in a non-intimidating, social atmosphere.
- Atlanta History Center has a new Hank Aaron exhibit.
- Want to get more active this year? Check out these pickleball courts around Atlanta
Plan ahead for these upcoming events:
Upcoming
- This June: The Southern Surf Slam presented by Surf ATL will be a three-day event of surf, sport, food & bev, entertainment, community, and culture for the entire family, featuring a premier wake surfing competition! All on Lake Lanier at Lake Lanier Olympic Park! Dates – June 28-29
