atlanta
weekend guide
THings to do in atlanta this weekend:
September 8 - 10
24S
Art & comedy
- John Cusack announced his return to Atlanta Symphony Hall on Sunday, September 10, 2023 for a screening of Grosse Pointe Blank and a Q&A to follow.
- A new exhibit, “In the City of Light: Paris, 1850–1920” opens at the High Museum of Art on Friday.
- The exhibit, “The Many Lives of Andrew Young” is on display at The Carter Presidential Library and Museum through Oct. 1.
- Summer Tunes Concert with Chris Hart, James Lavender, and Alexa Laine! – Friday, September 8 · 7:30 – 10pm EDT
- Horizon Theatre presents “Rooted” starting Friday and running through Sept. 24.
- “English” is playing on the Hertz Stage through Sept. 17.
- Shakespeare Tavern opens “Troilus and Cressida” on Saturday. It will run through Sept. 24.
- “Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See,” opens at the Atlanta History Center on Saturday and runs through Sept 17.
- Every weekend through December (weather permitting), Creator’s Market sets up on the green at Atlantic Station. The market features more than a dozen vendors selling hand-crafted products including jewelry, home décor, soaps and candles.
More fun things!
- Reynoldstown is excited to present Reynoldtown’s annual Wheelbarrow Festival, a family friendly event featuring food and drink, live music, local artwork, a corn hole tournament, Reynoldstown merchandise, a kids zone and Atlanta’s only .5K.
- The always popular (and packed) Yellow Daisy Festival will be at Stone Mountain Park Thursday through Sunday.
- One of our favorite festivals, the Adair Park Porches and Pies Festival is this Saturday from noon until 5 p.m. Admission is free. You may purchase a pie-tasting pass in advance on the festival website. In addition to pie, there will be food truck snacks and beverages.
- Bring your pooch and enjoy the last days of summer at East Roswell Park! This free event will include interactive activities and local vendors that cater just to man’s best friend and their owners!
- Little 5 Points Business Association presents L5P Patio Parties which will include Bands, Wellness weekends, Comedians, Dance Parties, Open Mics, Poetry, Psychics, and many other unique events.
- Every Saturday until Oct 15, zoo goers can enjoy the Goat Painting Wild Encounter at Zoo Atlanta. Join the animal care team and “VanGoat” the artist during a painting session. Your group chooses two colors for this unique work of art, and gets to take home the painting.
- Midtown Atlanta Food and Cocktail Tour – Multiple days until 12/31/2023
For the family:
- This bilingual production of a Mexican folktale finds Brother Coyote scheming to eat Doña Conchita’s chicken. Head to Center for Puppetry Arts where “Brother Coyote, Sister Fox” will be on stage starting Wednesday and running through Sept. 24.
- Be at the Fox Theatre this weekend, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, to see “Paw Patrol Live.”
- Jurassic World: The Exhibition is open at Pullman Yards through the end of the year. Walk through Jurassic World and see a Brachiosaurus, a Velociraptor and Tyrannosaurus Rex.
- 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.
- Saturday at 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM Craft Time for Kids East Atlanta Library
Sports, fitness & outdoors:
- The Atlanta Dream welcomes the Dallas Wings to Gateway Center Arena for a 1 p.m. game on Sunday, which will wrap up the regular season.
- The Pittsburgh Pirates will be in town this weekend for a three-game series with the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park.
- Kick off the Atlanta Falcons football season with the Dirty Birds Rally at Atlantic Station on the Atlantic Green! This free event features a musical performance by T.I., special appearances by current Falcons players and coaches, performances by the Falcons cheerleaders and Freddie Falcon, giveaways and more.
- On Saturday, Sept. 9, the Yellow Jackets return to The Flats to open the Bobby Dodd Stadium portion of their home slate versus South Carolina State at 1 p.m. For tickets to Community Day on Saturday, September 9th, as Georgia Tech takes on SC State go to: https://ramblinwreck.evenue.net
- Atlanta Falcons vs. Carolina Panthers on 9/10/23 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- Take a tour of Truist Park when the Braves aren’t in town.
- Boxing fan? Then you’ll want to head to Atlantic Station’s Overtime Elite Arena to catch the action during OTX Friday Night Fights. Events are scheduled for Aug. 25.
- 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.
- 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:
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- Free Yoga Classes in Woodruff Park Saturdays from 10AM-11AM.
- 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.
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- Take a Hike at a local nature center
Plan ahead for these Coming soon events:
- Mark your calendars for BBQ & Bands on October 22 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. We are excited to share that BBQ & Bands is being brought to you this year by presenting partner, Ford’s BBQ. Proceeds from the festival will continue to benefit The Solarium at Historic Scottish Rite and their Community Grant Program. This year’s festival will feature FREE entry, a variety of BBQ and food options, beer, live music, a vendor marketplace, and more. Tasting and sip tickets will be available for purchase at the event.
- One of the best hidden gems of Atlanta Festivals, the Porches and Pies Festival in Adair Park will take place on Saturday September 9, 2023
- The Reynoldstown Wheelbarrow Festival will take place on Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 11.30a-7p at Lang Carson Park.
- 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.
- Coffee and Chrome Car Show (every 2nd Saturday.)
