atlanta
weekend guide
THings to do in atlanta this weekend:
September 15 - 17
24S
Art & comedy
- Music Midtown returns to Piedmont Park this weekend with a stellar lineup of performers.
- Mark your calendar! Hapeville Happy Days returns for two nights of FREE live music at Jess Lucas Park on September 15 and 16!
- The Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces presents the Buckhead Fine Arts Festival Saturday and Sunday at Buckhead Village. Running 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Sunday, the festival features approximately 100 painters, photographers, sculptors, metalworkers, glass artists, jewelers and more. Enjoy artist demonstrations and live acoustic music.
- The Atlanta Opera and the Alliance Theatre present Stephen King’s “The Shining,” starting Saturday and running through Oct. 1.
- On Friday, the High Museum of Art opens the exhibit, “A Long Arc: Photography and the American South since 1845.”
- Friday Jazz at the High Museum of Art welcomes jazz lovers from 6 until 10 p.m. on Friday.
- The OYE! Fest at Underground Atlanta is all about musica en vivo, arte, comida y mas. It runs Sunday from 3 until 11 p.m.
- 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!
- Kirkwood Wine Stroll is Friday night from 7 to 10. We are hosting a pouring station and will see you there!
- Fall brings the annual Pumpkin Festival to Stone Mountain Park beginning Saturday and running through Oct. 29.
- Caminar Latino celebrates Atlanta-area families who have overcome violence with a formal affair featuring live entertainment and a dinner at Georgia Aquarium. There will be an awards presentation highlighting people and businesses who have uplifted the Latino community in Atlanta, and a keynote speech by Maurice “Moe” Mitchell, co-host of the The Bert Show.”
- Go on a safari at Zoo Atlanta Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. during Sippn’ Safari. The folks at Zoo Atlanta will be pouring a variety of wine samples as you enjoy evening wildlife viewing and live music. A limited selection of beer will also be available.
- 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:
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium is the place to be on Saturday at 5 p.m. when Atlanta United takes on Inter Miami CF during Latin Heritage Night.
- The Atlanta Falcons face off against the Green Bay Packers at 1 p.m. Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Falcons won their first game of the season, beating the Carolina Panthers 24-19. Green Bay also won its season opener, besting the Chicago Bears 38-20.
- The game is in Texas, but it IS the WNBA playoffs so even though this particular game is away, we want to highlight it. The Atlanta Dream meets the Dallas Wings in a 9:30 p.m. game Friday at College Park Center in Arlington, Texas.
- Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, GOCA will host Teal Trot on September 16 at Chastain Park with onsite registration starting at 7:30 a.m. The event is family-friendly with strollers and pets (on leash) welcome.
- Take a tour of Truist Park when the Braves aren’t in town.
- 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.
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.)
