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weekend guide
Atlanta weekend guide:
MAy 31 - June 2.
all the arts:
- Join in and groove into the weekend at Krog Street Market with jazz duo Adam Stone & Alex Keiss – Friday 5-8PM.
- Miami-based Museum of Graffiti presents Sneaker Stories this weekend only at Ponce City Market. The free experience explores the historical ties and evolving relationship between graffiti art and sneaker culture through displays featuring rare sneakers and their corresponding art inspiration.
- Megan The Stallion at State Farm is Friday and Saturday.
- Every month, First Saturday at the High Museum of Art brings arts programming for all ages.
- Thriving Together Atlanta is a public art project that helps raise awareness about how systemic racism continues to impact the health and well-being of Atlanta citizens. The organization’s Equitable Dinners experience is set for 10 a.m. Saturday at Atlanta Metro State College.
- Hammonds House Museum presents “Rhythm of Resilience: The Artistry of Sam Middleton” through Aug. 18.
- Hammonds House Museum opens a new exhibit on 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.
- The Sound Waves Music Series kicks off Friday night at Georgia Aquarium. 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.
- “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!
- Gala in the Garden – Be a part the best local party of the Summer and support critical repairs to our low-income and senior neighbors’ homes! It’s the annual Gala in the Garden at the East Lake Community Garden! (There is a chance to win a $500 Mint Mobile Gift Card at the auction this year!)
- The well-loved Lavender Festival has returned to Roswell – June 1st from 10 – 5.
- Atlanta Streets Alive opens Peachtree Street from 15th Street to Mitchell Street to pedestrians on Sunday from 1 until 5 p.m. Glide on your skateboard, pedal you bicycle or let your feet to the work. Most importantly, have fun.
- The Georgia Craft Brewers Festival pours a few on Saturday at Westside Paper. In addition to the brews, there will be music, local food, social meet-ups and a maker’s market. The festival will feature 50 participating breweries from across Georgia. The festival occurs from 1 until 5 p.m.
- 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.
- 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.
- The Balloon Museum at Pullman Yards is flying high through June 9.
- The Georgia Renaissance Festival, a trek back to the 16th century, opens Saturday and runs weekends through June 2.
For the family:
- This Saturday, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., head to the High for a family tour, Toddler Saturday and art making. Friends and families of any age can experiment, play, make art in studio workshops and learn about art on view through gallery tours.
- Sunday brings the Flying Colors Butterfly Festival to Chattahoochee Nature Center. Meet pollinator experts and educators. Enjoy tasty food and live entertainment. Join the fun at the 25th annual event.
- UniverSoul Circus flies high at Atlantic Station through Sunday. Featuring stars from five continents, all backed by the beat of World Music, UniverSoul Circus reimagines itself this year with more than a dozen culturally diverse performances. The circus features never-before-seen acts from Ethiopia, the Dominican Republic and Mongolia as well as an 18-person flying trapeze act from China.
- The popular exhibit Flora, Fauna & Flight returns to Fernbank Museum of Natural History on Saturday March 23rd and continues through June 23.
Sports, fitness & outdoors:
- The Atlanta Dream and the Las Vegas Aces tip off at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Gateway Center Arena. On Sunday, the Dream hosts the Connecticut Sun at 3 p.m.
- Georgia Plant Swap + Sale Greenhouse at Elsewhere Brewing
- Come out to the Broad Street Boardwalk for 60 minutes of all-levels vinyasa flow each Saturday morning at 10:00 AM! Yoga classes are open to the public and FREE to attend with an RSVP. BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat) and water.
- On Sunday at 4:45 p.m., Atlanta United plays Charlotte FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Atlanta United is ranked 12th in the Eastern Conference; Charlotte FC is ranked seventh.
- Grab your bike and join entertainment legend and V-103 DJ, Big Tigger, and the Atlanta BeltLine for a fun group bike ride with Big Tigger and friends at Westside Park. After the group ride, stick around for the family-friendly festival which will include free health checks, family-friendly activitie, food trucks, and djs and live music.
- 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
