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Atlanta Weekend Guide: November 1

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Atlanta Weekend GUIDE:
November 1st

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Art & comedy

  • See “Ghostbusters” in concert with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Friday and Saturday at Atlanta Symphony Hall. 
  • The Atlanta Opera brings Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” to life starting Saturday at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center. 
  • Billie Eilish is at State Farm Arena this weekend.
  • “Murder, She Improvised” is on stage at Dad’s Garage Theatre Fridays through Nov. 15. 
  • The Georgia O’Keeffe exhibit, “My New Yorks,” is on display at the High Museum of Art. 
  • “Hairspray‘ is on stage at Out Front Theatre Thursday through Nov. 9. 
  • The Academy Theatre and Lynna Schmidt Productions are presenting Clue: The Musical the hilarious murder mystery comedy inspired by the Parker Brothers board game. 
  • A new exhibit, “Golden Opportunity: Botanical Illustration,” is at Fernbank Museum through Jan. 1, 2025. 
  • For a scary good time, stop by the Starlight Drive-In in East Atlanta to catch “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” from the comfort of your car.
  • See “Dracula: The Failings of Men” Saturday through Nov. 3 at Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse. 
  • The exhibit, “Giants from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys” is open at the High Museum of Art through Jan. 19, 2025.
  • The Native American Festival & Pow Wow at Stone Mountain Park begins Thursday and runs through Sunday. With multiple tribes represented, the festival is considered the largest gathering of its kind in Georgia and a Top 20 Event by the Southeast Tourism Society.

More things to do:

  • The Chastain Park Fall Arts Festival is this Saturday and Sunday!
  • The annual Cabbagetown Chomp & Stomp occurs Saturday from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m.  Enjoy chili, beer and bluegrass music in Cabbagetown, right through Krog Street Tunnel.
  • The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) will host its third annual Día de los Muertos Festival on Saturday from noon until 5 pm at Woodruff Arts Center. The free and family-friendly festival is open to the public and will include live mariachi music and dancers, ofrendas, stilt walkers, interactive photo booths and a children’s area with face painting, storytelling and games with prizes.
  • Join a Día de Los Muertos celebration at Ponce City Market brought to you in collaboration with Danceando Promotions!
  • Atlanta Whiskey Riot is *THE* event of the year for whiskey lovers and the whiskey curious where you’ll get to try over 200 whiskies, taste creative whiskey cocktails, meet fellow whiskey lovers, and more.
  • Halloween falls on a Thursday this year, but the festivities continue through the weekend with Atlanta “Boos Fest” Halloween Bar Crawl lighting up Midtown ATL on Saturday, November 2.
  • NETHERWORLD Haunted House is open through Nov. 9. 
  • Atlantic Station hosts Creator’s Market from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Saturdays and noon until 7 p.m. Sundays, every weekend through December. 

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For the family:

  • Come join The Home Depot Backyard for its annual Fall-O-Ween Festival featuring a Día de los Muertos Movie Night on Friday, November 1 from 6:00-10:30pm
  • Stone Mountain Park’s annual Pumpkin Festival: Play by Day, Glow by Night is open through Sunday. New this year is Cinderella’s Tree Lighting Show. 
  • See “Pinocchio” at the Center for Puppetry Arts beginning Wednesday and running through Nov. 10. 
  • The Armored Animal exhibit at Fernbank Museum of Natural History tells a story of protection and defense through artifacts, spiny displays and casts from animals like fish and dinosaurs. The exhibit will be on display through Jan. 5, 2025.
  • Children’s Museum of Atlanta’s fall featured exhibit, “Wallace & Gromit: Get Cracking,” is open. Inspired by the film and television characters, this interactive exhibit invites visitors to engage in creative, hands-on activities that promote problem-solving and resilience – through Jan 12th.
  • Saturday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. it’s Family Saturday at the High museum. Friends and families of any age can experiment, play and make art in studio workshops and learn about art on view through gallery tours. Whether you’re joining Toddler Saturday, Studio Sessions or Teen Art Afternoon, there is something for everyone to do.
  • Children’s Museum of Atlanta’s fall featured exhibit, “Wallace & Gromit: Get Cracking,” The exhibit will educate and entertain kids through Jan. 12, 2025. 

Sports, fitness & outdoors:

  • Plan to Celebrate Howl-o-ween 2024 with your dog at Piedmont Park this weekend!
  • Atlanta’s popular fall tradition is back for its 22nd year. Scarecrows in the Garden returns, celebrating autumn with colorful creations from the community through Sunday.
  • Atlanta United FC hosts Inter Miami CF at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Saturday at 7 p.m. 
  • The Atlanta Hawks host the Sacramento Kings at 7:30 p.m. Friday at State Farm Arena. 
  • Game time is 1 p.m. Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium when the Atlanta Falcons play the Dallas Cowboys.
  • It’s senior day at CAU Panther Stadium when the Clark Atlanta University Panthers take on the Tuskegee University Golden Tigers Saturday at 1 p.m.
  • Hank Aaron Exhibit at Atlanta History Center.
  • Sign up for a Cornhole League this fall: https://cornholeatl.leaguelab.com/leagues?sport=Cornhole
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Atlanta Weekend Guide: October 25th

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Atlanta Weekend GUIDE:
October 25-27.

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  • On Saturday and Sunday, Jazz in the Park ATL is a free event in Old Fourth Ward Park. Take a chill pill from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.
  • “Hairspray‘ is on stage at Out Front Theatre Thursday through Nov. 9. 
  • Tara Theatre presents a Greek Film Festival this weekend. The festival will include five critically acclaimed Greek feature films (all with English subtitles) Friday through Sunday. The festival wraps with a celebratory reception at the Hellenic Center Atrium on Clairmont Road.
  • “Mother, May I Sleep with Improv” is on stage at Dad’s Garage Theatre Saturdays through Nov. 9. Imagine a so-bad-it’s-good movie (usually targeted at women). Now, imagine that same movie, except funnier because it revels in how ridiculous it is. Head to Dad’s Garage to make sense of this.
  • Grab your family & head over to Harmony Park in Oakhurst for some amazing BBQ, Bands, Brews, Vendors, Kids Area, and lots of FUN! It’s the GA/FL game & there will be big screens playing the game. All benefitting your favorite community space, The Solarium! 
  • A new exhibit, “Golden Opportunity: Botanical Illustration,” is at Fernbank Museum through Jan. 1, 2025. 
  • For a scary good time, stop by the Starlight Drive-In in East Atlanta to catch “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” from the comfort of your car.
  • See “Dracula: The Failings of Men” Saturday through Nov. 3 at Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse. 
  • The exhibit, “Giants from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys” is open at the High Museum of Art through Jan. 19, 2025.

More things to do:

  • Haints and Saints Parade – Placita Latina is bringing back Decatur’s popular Halloween-themed parade!
  • Come out October 26, 2024 for an unforgettable day of fall fun at the 2nd Annual Benteen Park Fall Festival.
  •  Join – if you dare – the 5th annual A Grave Affair on October 26th, from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the East View Cemetery! Presented by the East Lake Neighbors Community Association, this spine-tingling event promises a Halloween experience like no other.
  • Every weekend this month, Little 5 Points presents Ghost Tours.
  • Rhodes Hall, known as the Castle on Peachtree, presents its Legends and Lore tour Saturday through Oct. 30. You’ll hear scary stories and eerie tales of one of Atlanta’s most haunted buildings, which dates to 1904. 
  • Have a witchin’ good time at Fernbank’s adults-only costume party featuring themed cocktails, music from Amp’d entertainment and after-hours access to Armored Animals.
  • Ponce City Market is having an adults-only Halloween party on the roof Saturday and Sunday. Starting at 8 p.m., the Roof at Ponce City Market transforms into a Haunted Carnival. There will be a live DJ and a costume contest with a grand prize of cash and surprises valued at $1,000.
  • Head to Midtown Friday and Saturday night for Colony Square’s Midtown Halloween Block Party. More than 30 restaurants and bars will participate. Wear a costume for a chance to win the $500 prize.
  • Experience “Fantaween” at Pemberton Place Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 27, from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m.
  • NETHERWORLD Haunted House is open through Nov. 9. 

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For the family:

  • Get ready for some spooky family fun in East Atlanta Village! EAV-O-Ween 2024 will take place on Saturday, October 26 from 3-5 PM in East Atlanta Village.
  • The popular family-friendly Brookhaven Touch-A-Truck event motors into Blackburn Park, 3493 Ashford Dunwoody Road on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • The Center for Puppetry Arts presents “The Headless Horseman of Silly Hollow” Wednesday through Sunday.
  • Also at the Center for Puppetry Arts, it’s time to do the Monster Mash. Saturday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., wear your silliest, scariest costumes to celebrate the center’s fifth annual Monster Mash. The Love Family Atrium will be transformed into a Halloween dance party complete with trick-or-treating in the Worlds of Puppetry Museum, a special kid’s DJ and other fun Halloween-themed activities.
  • Saturday from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., bring the kids to Fernbank Museum of Natural History for Dinosaur Trick or Treat. 
  • Join Colonial Hills Neighborhood Association for a special spooky movie night showing of “The Nightmare Before Christmas”!
  • Fall family festivities from 1 until 4 p.m. on Sunday at Atlanta History Center include trick or treating, an ice cream station, a children’s train, face painting, blacksmithing demonstrations and cider making.
  • Mozley Park Presents The 5th Annual Mozley Park Fall Festival. There will be a costume contest, art, treats, games, and more.
  • Youngsters may trick or treat at Children’s Museum of Atlanta this Saturday from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. Kids are invited to dress in their costumes and enjoy trick-or-treating and fang-tastically fun hands-on play, all with a live DJ and plenty of candy.
  • Boo at the Zoo, for the youngest members of the family, returns this weekend and again next weekend, Oct. 19 and 20 and Oct. 26 and 27 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. People of all ages will enjoy seasonal fun in a Zoo Atlanta transformed in the spooktacular spirit of Halloween. 
  • The Center for Puppetry Arts presents “Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote” through Oct. 20. 
  •  Continuing through October, Georgia Aquarium presents Haunted Seas in the Ocean Voyager, Tropical Diver and River Scout areas. On weekends from 2 until 6 p.m., the adventure intensifies with an enhanced trick-or-treat experience.  
  • The Armored Animal exhibit at Fernbank Museum of Natural History tells a story of protection and defense through artifacts, spiny displays and casts from animals like fish and dinosaurs. The exhibit will be on display through Jan. 5, 2025.
  • Starting Sunday and continuing through the end of the month, it’s a Halloween Brick-or-Treat Monster Party at LEGO Discovery Center. The monsters take over with some exciting Halloween activities. 
  • Stone Mountain Park’s annual Pumpkin Festival: Play by Day, Glow by Night is open. 
  • Children’s Museum of Atlanta’s fall featured exhibit, “Wallace & Gromit: Get Cracking,” The exhibit will educate and entertain kids through Jan. 12, 2025. 

Sports, fitness & outdoors:

  • NBA basketball has begun a new season. The Atlanta Hawks welcome the Charlotte Hornets for a 7:30 p.m. Friday game at State Farm Arena.
  • The Morehouse College Maroon Tigers host the Fort Valley State University Wildcats at 2 p.m. Saturday at B.T. Harvey Stadium.
  • Stop in at the Chattahoochee Nature Center for a Halloween Hike during which you’ll encounter glow in the dark games, arts and crafts and face painting. While you’re there, enjoy a bite from a food trucks, s’mores, craft beer, wine and a signature cocktail. Take a hike Friday through Sunday.
  • The Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame is partnering with The Home Depot to present its annual Haunted Hall of Fame Saturday and Sunday. 
  • Hank Aaron Exhibit at Atlanta History Center
    Explore the life and legacy of baseball legend Hank Aaron.
  • Atlanta’s popular fall tradition is back for its 22nd year. Scarecrows in the Garden returns, celebrating autumn with colorful creations from the community.  The scarecrows get a little creepier after dusk during Fest-of-Ale when guests can enjoy craft beers and live entertainment Thursday – Saturday , Oct. 3 – 26 from 5 until 8 p.m. 
    Bonus: The scarecrows get a little creepier after dusk during Fest-of-Ale when guests can enjoy craft beers and live entertainment Thursday – Saturday, through Oct. 26 from 5 until 8 p.m. 
  • Sign up for a Cornhole League this fall: https://cornholeatl.leaguelab.com/leagues?sport=Cornhole
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Atlanta Weekend Guide: October 16th

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Atlanta Weekend GUIDE:
October 18-20.

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  • Thursday through Sunday, the Laughing Skull Comedy Festival occurs at venues around town. In addition to the Laughing Skull Lounge, there are six additional venues. No frowns allowed.
  • Usher is at State Farm Arena this Friday at 8pm
  • “Mother, May I Sleep with Improv” is on stage at Dad’s Garage Theatre Saturdays through Nov. 9. Imagine a so-bad-it’s-good movie (usually targeted at women). Now, imagine that same movie, except funnier because it revels in how ridiculous it is. Head to Dad’s Garage to make sense of this.
  • A new exhibit, “Golden Opportunity: Botanical Illustration,” is at Fernbank Museum through Jan. 1, 2025. 
  • For a scary good time, stop by the Starlight Drive-In in East Atlanta to catch “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” from the comfort of your car.
  • See “Dracula: The Failings of Men” Saturday through Nov. 3 at Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse. 
  • The exhibit, “Giants from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys” is open at the High Museum of Art through Jan. 19, 2025. 
  • Start your weekends unwinding with live musical performances in The Colony Square Plaza the last Friday of the month from April to October. For upcoming show schedule go to  go.colonysquare.com/groovin
  • Atlantic Station hosts Creator’s Market from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Saturdays and noon until 7 p.m. Sundays, every weekend through December.
  • Starting this weekend and continuing every weekend this month, Little 5 Points presents its Ghost Tours. Follow expert guides as they lead you to the neighborhood’s most chilling locations. From lingering spirits of the past to unexplained paranormal activity, you’ll hear the terrifying tales that have haunted the streets of L5P for generations.

More things to do:

  • The popular Little 5 Points Halloween Festival and Parade is this weekend. Enjoy the festival Saturday and Sunday from noon until 6 p.m. and select your viewing spot for the parade on Sunday at 2 p.m. What else in on the schedule? Expect the second annual L5P Monster Hunt, a freak show, pop-ups from Atlanta’s best artists, live music and food trucks.
  • Oakhurst Porchfest: It’s that time of year again. Decatur’s grassrootsiest of grassroots events, where nearly 200 bands will rock, groove, folk and flow the neighborhood for seven straight hours. More than 30 bands to choose from every hour. Come and enjoy. Everyone’s welcome and it’s absolutely free. 
  • The Brookhaven International Festival returns to the Peachtree Creek Greenway on Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20. The festival features a variety of live cultural performances and music, international cuisine, an art walk, Kidz Zone, health screenings, and vendors. A 5K race benefiting We Love Buford Highway will take place at 8AM on Sunday, October 20.
  • Capturing the Spirit of Oakland begins Thursday for it’s 18th year. History, culture and the thrill of Halloween converge during tours, which are designed to enlighten rather than frighten. The past is illuminated by lantern light as the sun sets, and costumed storytellers breathe life into the tales of Oakland’s notable and notorious residents. Live music sets the mood, and craft beer and an artisanal cocktail complete the evening. Arrive in costume to immerse yourself fully in the enchanting spirit of the night. Capturing the Spirit occurs Thursday through Sunday this week and next week.
  • Nobu Atlanta in Buckhead plans Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Friday from 9 until 10:15 pm. Enjoy music inspired by Halloween under the gentle glow of candlelight.
  • NETHERWORLD Haunted House is open through Nov. 9. 
  • Amore è Amore in Inman Park has transformed for the season! It’s the spot to be for Halloween-themed sips and treats.

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For the family:

  • Where the Weird Things Are in Old Fourth Ward Park is a magical night dedicated to conjuring the mystical creatures who live in the wild places of our imaginations and along the Atlanta Beltline to caper and dance and speak their tales! Satruday from 7 – 8:30.
  • Carve on the Patio at Monday Night West Midtown – October 20th starting at Noon
  • Youngsters may trick or treat at Children’s Museum of Atlanta this Saturday and on Oct. 26, from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. Kids are invited to dress in their costumes and enjoy trick-or-treating and fang-tastically fun hands-on play, all with a live DJ and plenty of candy.
  • Boo at the Zoo, for the youngest members of the family, returns this weekend and again next weekend, Oct. 19 and 20 and Oct. 26 and 27 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. People of all ages will enjoy seasonal fun in a Zoo Atlanta transformed in the spooktacular spirit of Halloween. 
  • The Center for Puppetry Arts presents “Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote” through Oct. 20. 
  •  Continuing through October, Georgia Aquarium presents Haunted Seas in the Ocean Voyager, Tropical Diver and River Scout areas. On weekends from 2 until 6 p.m., the adventure intensifies with an enhanced trick-or-treat experience.  
  • The Armored Animal exhibit at Fernbank Museum of Natural History tells a story of protection and defense through artifacts, spiny displays and casts from animals like fish and dinosaurs. The exhibit will be on display through Jan. 5, 2025.
  • Starting Sunday and continuing through the end of the month, it’s a Halloween Brick-or-Treat Monster Party at LEGO Discovery Center. The monsters take over with some exciting Halloween activities. 
  • Stone Mountain Park’s annual Pumpkin Festival: Play by Day, Glow by Night is open. 
  • Children’s Museum of Atlanta’s fall featured exhibit, “Wallace & Gromit: Get Cracking,” The exhibit will educate and entertain kids through Jan. 12, 2025. 

Sports, fitness & outdoors:

  • The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets welcome the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame to Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday.
  • It’s homecoming weekend at Clark Atlanta University when the Panthers take on the Miles College Golden Bears at CAU Panther Stadium at 1 p.m. Saturday.
  • The Stone Mountain Scottish Festival and Highland Games sets up this weekend at Stone Mountain Park. Regarded as one of the best Scottish festivals in the U.S, the games will include pipe bands, Scottish athletics, piping and drumming competitions, Highland dancers, country dancing, Scottish harping and fiddling. Also at the festival, find Scottish food and drink, clan tents and vendors selling goods imported from the British Isles as well as Celtic performers. 
  • The Atlanta Falcons welcome the Seattle Seahawks to Mercedes-Benz Stadium for a 1 p.m. game on Sunday. 
  • Hank Aaron Exhibit at Atlanta History Center
    Explore the life and legacy of baseball legend Hank Aaron.
  • Atlanta’s popular fall tradition is back for its 22nd year. Scarecrows in the Garden returns, celebrating autumn with colorful creations from the community.  The scarecrows get a little creepier after dusk during Fest-of-Ale when guests can enjoy craft beers and live entertainment Thursday – Saturday , Oct. 3 – 26 from 5 until 8 p.m. 
    Bonus No. 1: The scarecrows get a little creepier after dusk during Fest-of-Ale when guests can enjoy craft beers and live entertainment Thursday – Saturday, through Oct. 26 from 5 until 8 p.m. 
    Bonus No. 2: It’s Goblins in the Garden from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Sunday. Show off the kids’ Halloween costumes on the Goblins Runway and participate in fall family activities. Enjoy pony and train rides, music, pumpkin decorating and more. Bring the whole family.
  • Sign up for a Cornhole League this fall: https://cornholeatl.leaguelab.com/leagues?sport=Cornhole
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Atlanta Weekend Guide: October 9th

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Atlanta Weekend GUIDE:
October 10-12.

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Art & comedy

  • The Old Fourth Ward Arts Festival celebrates community Saturday and Sunday in Old Fourth Ward Park. Here’s what to expect: fine arts and crafts, a children’s play area, local food and beverage concessions and live acoustic entertainment.
  • SCAD TVfest: Costume Design occurs from 2 until 9 p.m. Friday at 1470 Spring St. 
  • Hispanic Heritage Month continues through Oct. 15. There will be an Hispanic Heritage Celebration Saturday from noon until 5 p.m. at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights. 
  • A new exhibit, “Golden Opportunity: Botanical Illustration,” is at Fernbank Museum through Jan. 1, 2025. 
  •  For a scary good time, stop by the Starlight Drive-In in East Atlanta to catch “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” from the comfort of your car.
  • FashionFest 2024 is this weekend at Georgia World Congress Center. It is a three-day business and fashion experience for consumers, retailers, brand owners, apparel manufacturers and fashion enthusiasts for the urban and pop-culture apparel community. Price of admission: $250.
  • See “Dracula: The Failings of Men” Saturday through Nov. 3 at Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse. 
  • The exhibit, “Giants from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys” is open at the High Museum of Art through Jan. 19, 2025. 
  • Start your weekends unwinding with live musical performances in The Colony Square Plaza the last Friday of the month from April to October. For upcoming show schedule go to  go.colonysquare.com/groovin
  • Atlantic Station hosts Creator’s Market from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Saturdays and noon until 7 p.m. Sundays, every weekend through December.

More things to do:

  • The Atlanta Pride Festival is this weekend. Headquarters: Piedmont Park. The official Pride Kickoff Party occurs Friday at Georgia Aquarium. Doors open at 7 p.m. The Atlanta Pride Parade steps off at noon Sunday at Peachtree and 10th streets. On Saturday, the Trans March and Rally steps off at 1:45 p.m. at the Charles Allen Gate (Piedmont Park). The Bi Pan March and rally begins at 3:30 p.m. at the Charles Allen Gate, and the Dyke March and Rally starts at 5 p.m., also at the Charles Allen Gate. Various events will occur throughout the weekend at locations in Piedmont Park.
  • This October, World of Coca-Cola will host its first-ever Fantaween in Pemberton Place Park – a family-friendly experience celebrating the deliciously thrilling world of FANTA Halloween – in partnership with Georgia Aquarium. Every Saturday and Sunday, visitors can journey through haunted grounds filled with eerie illusions and spooky surprises. The haunted grounds located in Pemberton Place, the greenspace between the two attractions.
  • NETHERWORLD Haunted House is open through Nov. 9. 
  • Amore è Amore in Inman Park has transformed for the season! It’s the spot to be for Halloween-themed sips and treats.
  • Starting this weekend and continuing every weekend this month, Little 5 Points presents its Ghost Tours. Follow expert guides as they lead you to the neighborhood’s most chilling locations. From lingering spirits of the past to unexplained paranormal activity, you’ll hear the terrifying tales that have haunted the streets of L5P for generations.
  • DreamHack comes to Georgia World Congress center this weekend. The three-day event, Friday through Sunday, invites you to connect, explore and win alongside fellow fans. Experience gaming culture, cosplay, entertainment, tabletop and esports.
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For the family:

  • Dad’s Garage Theatre presents Halloween Spooktacular Sunday from 1 until 5 p.m. Here’s what to expect: a reverse haunted house (kiddos scare the monsters), puppies, scary-oke karaoke, a Halloween-themed edition of The Wowie Zowie Show and plenty more. Bring the whole family for a spooky-good time on the patio, in the lobby and on the main stage.
  • The Center for Puppetry Arts presents “Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote” through Oct. 20. 
  •  Continuing through October, Georgia Aquarium presents Haunted Seas in the Ocean Voyager, Tropical Diver and River Scout areas. On weekends from 2 until 6 p.m., the adventure intensifies with an enhanced trick-or-treat experience.  
  • The Armored Animal exhibit at Fernbank Museum of Natural History tells a story of protection and defense through artifacts, spiny displays and casts from animals like fish and dinosaurs. The exhibit will be on display through Jan. 5, 2025.
  • Starting Sunday and continuing through the end of the month, it’s a Halloween Brick-or-Treat Monster Party at LEGO Discovery Center. The monsters take over with some exciting Halloween activities. 
  • Pumpkin Festival: Play by Day, Glow by Night
    Experience glowing pumpkins and festive activities at Stone Mountain Park.. 
  • Children’s Museum of Atlanta’s fall featured exhibit, “Wallace & Gromit: Get Cracking,” The exhibit will educate and entertain kids through Jan. 12, 2025. 

Sports, fitness & outdoors:

  • The Georgia State University Panthers play the Old Dominion University Monarchs at 3 p.m. Saturday at Center Parc Stadium.Come out to the Broad Street Boardwalk for a FREE 60 minutes of all-levels vinyasa flow each Saturday morning at 10:00 AM!
  • Hank Aaron Exhibit at Atlanta History Center
    Explore the life and legacy of baseball legend Hank Aaron.
  • Atlanta’s popular fall tradition is back for its 22nd year. Scarecrows in the Garden returns, celebrating autumn with colorful creations from the community.  The scarecrows get a little creepier after dusk during Fest-of-Ale when guests can enjoy craft beers and live entertainment Thursday – Saturday , Oct. 3 – 26 from 5 until 8 p.m.
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  • Sign up for a Cornhole League this fall: https://cornholeatl.leaguelab.com/leagues?sport=Cornhole

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Atlanta Weekend Guide: October 4th

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Atlanta Weekend GUIDE:
October 4-6.

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Art & comedy

  • Atlanta Fashion Week begins on Wednesday. 
  • Olmsted Linear Park is the site of this weekend’s Fall Festival on Ponce. 
  • Atlanta Art Week, continuing through Sunday, has become an annual occurrence. 
  • Comedy: Kumail Nanjiani: Doing This Again is at the Tabernacle Atlanta
    Friday at 7:30 PM
  • The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs’ fall arts event ELEVATE begins on Friday and continues each weekend through Oct. 13.
  • A new exhibit, “Golden Opportunity: Botanical Illustration,” is at Fernbank Museum through Jan. 1, 2025. 
  • A weekend of jazz will take place at the Hammonds House Museum as trombonist Wycliffe Garden and pianist Eric Scott Reed perform Saturday and present a workshop for musicians and jazz lovers on Sunday. 
  • See “Dracula: The Failings of Men” Saturday through Nov. 3 at Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse. 
  • The exhibit, “Giants from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys” is open at the High Museum of Art through Jan. 19, 2025. 
  • Start your weekends unwinding with live musical performances in The Colony Square Plaza the last Friday of the month from April to October. For upcoming show schedule go to  go.colonysquare.com/groovin
  • Atlantic Station hosts Creator’s Market from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Saturdays and noon until 7 p.m. Sundays, every weekend through December.

More things to do:

  • The Candler Park Festival will be in full swing Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy two days of music, art, food, games, rides and special attractions. Admission is free.
  • Don’t forget to grab your tickets to the Ansley Park Tour of Homes –  October 5-6th! 
  • Atlanta’s popular fall tradition is back for its 22nd year. Scarecrows in the Garden returns, celebrating autumn with colorful creations from the community.  The scarecrows get a little creepier after dusk during Fest-of-Ale when guests can enjoy craft beers and live entertainment Thursday – Saturday , Oct. 3 – 26 from 5 until 8 p.m.
  • The second-annual Westside Stride offers a chance to stroll down Howell Mill Road with family and friends. Enjoy live music, a vendor and artist market, culinary experiences, family activities and more at this free-to-attend event. Sunday from noon until 6 p.m. 
  • Starting this weekend and continuing every weekend this month, Little 5 Points presents its Ghost Tours. Follow expert guides as they lead you to the neighborhood’s most chilling locations. From lingering spirits of the past to unexplained paranormal activity, you’ll hear the terrifying tales that have haunted the streets of L5P for generations.
  • DreamHack comes to Georgia World Congress center this weekend. The three-day event, Friday through Sunday, invites you to connect, explore and win alongside fellow fans. Experience gaming culture, cosplay, entertainment, tabletop and esports.
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  • Head to Oakland’s North Public Grounds on October 5 and 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for their fifth annual Pumpkin Patch Festival! Celebrate the season with activities and photo ops for the whole family!
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  • Starting this weekend and continuing through October, Georgia Aquarium presents Haunted Seas in the Ocean Voyager, Tropical Diver and River Scout areas. On weekends from 2 until 6 p.m., the adventure intensifies with an enhanced trick-or-treat experience.  
  • Opening Saturday, the Armored Animal exhibit at Fernbank Museum of Natural History tells a story of protection and defense through artifacts, spiny displays and casts from animals like fish and dinosaurs. The exhibit will be on display through Jan. 5, 2025.
  • Starting Sunday and continuing through the end of the month, it’s a Halloween Brick-or-Treat Monster Party at LEGO Discovery Center. The monsters take over with some exciting Halloween activities. 
  • Pumpkin Festival: Play by Day, Glow by Night
    Experience glowing pumpkins and festive activities at Stone Mountain Park.
  • The Center for Puppetry Arts opens “Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote” this week. It continues through Oct. 20. 
  • Children’s Museum of Atlanta’s fall featured exhibit, “Wallace & Gromit: Get Cracking,” The exhibit will educate and entertain kids through Jan. 12, 2025. 

Sports, fitness & outdoors:

  • Just ahead of the weekend, the Atlanta Falcons host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for an 8:15 p.m. game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday night. 
  • The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets host the Duke Blue Devils at 8 p.m. Saturday at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field.
  • The Clark Atlanta University Panthers host the Savannah State University Tigers at 2 p.m. Saturday at CAU Panther Stadium.
  • Come out to the Broad Street Boardwalk for a FREE 60 minutes of all-levels vinyasa flow each Saturday morning at 10:00 AM!
  • It’s time for Chattahoochee Nature Center’s annual outdoor food and craft beer festival, Harvest on the Hooch, Sunday from 1 until 5 p.m. 
  • Hank Aaron Exhibit at Atlanta History Center
    Explore the life and legacy of baseball legend Hank Aaron.
  • The John Rhoden Sculpture Garden, the first of its kind dedicated solely to Rhoden’s works, opens this weekend at the Hammonds House Museum. The opening of the garden compliments an exhibition from the Hammonds House Museum Collection that explores the interconnectedness of African, African American and Caribbean artistic expressions. The John Rhoden Sculpture Garden features 10 of the artist’s sculptures. It will be a permanent attraction at the museum.

  • Sign up for a Cornhole League this fall: https://cornholeatl.leaguelab.com/leagues?sport=Cornhole

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September 27-29.

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  • JC100 Film Festival at Jimmy Carter Library
    Celebrate Jimmy Carter’s 100th birthday with free film screenings.
  • The Little 5 Points Business Association plans a Photo Walk and Art Show on Friday. The self-guided Photo Walk begins at 6 p.m. It highlights the winners of the recent L5P Halloween Photo Contest. 
  • A revival of “A Raisin in the Sun” at Theatrical Outfit runs through Sept. 29. 
  • French Market at Buckhead Village – A French-inspired open-air market with food, crafts, and music.
  • Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse presents Geoffrey Chaucer’s “The Canterbury Tales” through Sept. 29. 
  • The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs’ fall arts event ELEVATE begins on Friday and continues each weekend through Oct. 13.
  • Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse presents Geoffrey Chaucer’s “The Canterbury Tales” Sept. 7-29.
  • A new exhibit, “Golden Opportunity: Botanical Illustration,” is at Fernbank Museum through Jan. 1, 2025. 
  • The Atlanta Opera Discoveries series continues the “Bohème Project” with two immersive productions at Pullman Yards. The project comprises repertory performances of a modern-day “La bohème” (Sept. 18-Oct. 5) with the COVID-19 pandemic in place of tuberculosis — with the Broadway show it inspired, Jonathan Larson’s “Rent” (Sept. 19-Oct. 6), which updated Puccini’s story of friendship, passion and art by setting it in the midst of the 1990’s HIV/AIDS crisis. 
  • Start your weekends unwinding with live musical performances in The Colony Square Plaza the last Friday of the month from April to October. For upcoming show schedule go to  go.colonysquare.com/groovin

More things to do:

  • The East Atlanta Strut – Your favorite street festival and parade are back for the 26th year! Art, music, food, drink, Llama Poop Bingo, Leaf Blower Madness, Strut Your Bake — and some new contests to be revealed soon!
  • Atlanta Comic Convention – Shop comics, toys, and more at this pop culture event.
  • Sweet Auburn Music Festival – A weekend festival of live music and food.
  • Come out to Historic Roswell for the 11th annual Roswell Wine Festival. Take a leisurely stroll along Canton Street to sample wines from your favorite participating restaurants and businesses, while enjoying live music from notable local bands.
  • Sunday in the Park at Oakland Cemetery – Enjoy live music, food, and history in a beautiful setting.
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  • Snack Bar Social at King of Pops HQ – An evening of food, dancing, and handmade crafts.
  • Atlanta Tattoo Festival
    A weekend of tattooing and art from over 200 artists.
  • Hispanic Heritage Month continues through Oct. 15, and there are several ways to continue the celebration. The Oye! Fest is coming up along with the Georgia Latino International Film Festival. And that’s not all. Read all about ways to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month around Atlanta.
  • La Bohème & Rent at Pullman Yards
    Enjoy two iconic productions performed in an immersive setting.
  • Small Business Market at Old Fourth Ward Park
    Explore a women-owned business market with unique finds.
  • Dining in the Dark: A Unique Blindfolded Dining Experience at Commerce Club Atlanta
  • Rise and Dine with the Animals at the Zoo, where you can enjoy a continental breakfast while also enjoying an early morning view of the animals as they get ready to start their day.
  • Atlantic Station hosts Creator’s Market from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Saturdays and noon until 7 p.m. Sundays, every weekend through December.
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Sports, fitness & outdoors:

  • AIDS Walk Atlanta & 5K Run
    Join the run and music festival to support local HIV & AIDS organizations.
  • Mercedes-Benz Stadium is the venue on Sunday for a face-off between the Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints. Game Time: 1 p.m. 
  • The Atlanta Braves wrap up the season with a three-game series with the Kansas City Royals at Truist Park this weekend. 
  • The Georgia State Panthers host the Georgia Southern Eagles at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Center Parc Stadium.
  • The Morehouse College Maroon Tigers welcome the Benedict College Tigers Saturday at 1 p.m. at B.T. Harvey Stadium.
  • Come out to the Broad Street Boardwalk for a FREE 60 minutes of all-levels vinyasa flow each Saturday morning at 10:00 AM!
  • It’s time for Chattahoochee Nature Center’s annual outdoor food and craft beer festival, Harvest on the Hooch, Sunday from 1 until 5 p.m. 
  • Hank Aaron Exhibit at Atlanta History Center
    Explore the life and legacy of baseball legend Hank Aaron.
  • The John Rhoden Sculpture Garden, the first of its kind dedicated solely to Rhoden’s works, opens this weekend at the Hammonds House Museum. The opening of the garden compliments an exhibition from the Hammonds House Museum Collection that explores the interconnectedness of African, African American and Caribbean artistic expressions. The John Rhoden Sculpture Garden features 10 of the artist’s sculptures. It will be a permanent attraction at the museum.

  • Sign up for a Cornhole League this fall: https://cornholeatl.leaguelab.com/leagues?sport=Cornhole

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Upcoming events:

  • Don’t forget to grab your tickets to the Ansley Park Tour of Homes –  October 5-6th!  benefit initiatives to keep Ansley Park safe and walkable for all who enjoy its streets and parks. Ansley Park is hosting a Tour of Homes, the first since 2018, and is preparing to welcome the city to one of Atlanta’s oldest and most historic neighborhoods.  The Tour is organized by the Ansley Park Civic Association, and all proceeds will directly

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September 20-22nd

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  • South Fulton Arts presents “The Cake” at the following locations: Sept. 20 at Academy Theatre; and Sept. 21 at the Emma Darnell Aviation Museum. 
  • A revival of “A Raisin in the Sun” at Theatrical Outfit runs through Sept. 29. 
  • Buckhead Village is where to find the Buckhead Fine Arts Festival, Saturday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.
  • Atlanta Comedy Theatre: Stand-up comedy shows.
  • Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse presents Geoffrey Chaucer’s “The Canterbury Tales” through Sept. 29. 
  • The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs’ fall arts event ELEVATE begins on Friday and continues each weekend through Oct. 13.
  • Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse presents Geoffrey Chaucer’s “The Canterbury Tales” Sept. 7-29.
  • A new exhibit, “Golden Opportunity: Botanical Illustration,” is at Fernbank Museum through Jan. 1, 2025. 
  • The Atlanta Opera Discoveries series continues the “Bohème Project” with two immersive productions at Pullman Yards. The project comprises repertory performances of a modern-day “La bohème” (Sept. 18-Oct. 5) with the COVID-19 pandemic in place of tuberculosis — with the Broadway show it inspired, Jonathan Larson’s “Rent” (Sept. 19-Oct. 6), which updated Puccini’s story of friendship, passion and art by setting it in the midst of the 1990’s HIV/AIDS crisis. 
  • Start your weekends unwinding with live musical performances in The Colony Square Plaza the last Friday of the month from April to October. For upcoming show schedule go to  go.colonysquare.com/groovin

More things to do:

  • Don’t forget to visit the Kirkwood Wine Stroll on September 20th!
  • The Urban Regatta returns to Castleberry Hill on Saturday from noon until 7 p.m. The festival features a vendor market, pop-up gallery, a costume contest and the boat race where bicycles are transformed into boats, relying on pedal power and creativity instead of motors and sails. Admission is free.
  • Stone Mountain’s Colors of India Festival: Light shows, food, and performances.
  • Verse Immersive, an augmented reality (AR) experience, is open at Ponce City Market’s The Roof. Verse Immersive uses AR visors to bring 3D characters and stories to life, offering guests an immersive experience as interactive tales unfold before their eyes. There are five experiences appropriate for ages 7 and older.
  • The Home Depot Backyard next to Mercedes-Benz Stadium is the site for the final Piedmont Summer Movie Experience. On Saturday from 6 until 11 p.m. the BackYARD Fest invites guests to enjoy an evening of celebrating HBCU culture with food trucks, vendors, special guests, performances, vendors, games and a tailgate watch party, capped off by a featured movie on the lawn. 
  • Dining in the Dark: A Unique Blindfolded Dining Experience at Commerce Club Atlanta
  • Rise and Dine with the Animals at the Zoo, where you can enjoy a continental breakfast while also enjoying an early morning view of the animals as they get ready to start their day.
  • Atlantic Station hosts Creator’s Market from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Saturdays and noon until 7 p.m. Sundays, every weekend through December.
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Sports, fitness & outdoors:

  • The Atlanta Falcons play the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Game time is 8:20 p.m.
  • Atlanta United Game: Soccer match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
  • JOIN Pickleball FALL 2024 League REGISTRATION – 8/15/24 – 9/5/24
  • Come out to the Broad Street Boardwalk for a FREE 60 minutes of all-levels vinyasa flow each Saturday morning at 10:00 AM!
  • It’s time for Chattahoochee Nature Center’s annual outdoor food and craft beer festival, Harvest on the Hooch, Sunday from 1 until 5 p.m. 
  • The John Rhoden Sculpture Garden, the first of its kind dedicated solely to Rhoden’s works, opens this weekend at the Hammonds House Museum. The opening of the garden compliments an exhibition from the Hammonds House Museum Collection that explores the interconnectedness of African, African American and Caribbean artistic expressions. The John Rhoden Sculpture Garden features 10 of the artist’s sculptures. It will be a permanent attraction at the museum. The opening occurs Friday from 6:30-8:30 pm. 

  • Sign up for a Cornhole League this fall: https://cornholeatl.leaguelab.com/leagues?sport=Cornhole

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Upcoming events:

  • Don’t forget to grab your tickets to the Ansley Park Tour of Homes –  October 5-6th!  benefit initiatives to keep Ansley Park safe and walkable for all who enjoy its streets and parks. Ansley Park is hosting a Tour of Homes, the first since 2018, and is preparing to welcome the city to one of Atlanta’s oldest and most historic neighborhoods.  The Tour is organized by the Ansley Park Civic Association, and all proceeds will directly

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September 6-7th

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  • Join the 1st Annual East Lake Music Fest this Saturday. Featuring Grammy winner and half of the famous folk duo, Indigo Girls, Atlanta native Amy Ray is set to join the East Lake Music Fest happening on Sept. 7 in the heart of East Lake. 
  • Free Concert Friday in Tucker! – Friday from 7PM-9PM.
  • Everyone receives FREE admission to the High Museum of Art on the second Sunday of each month. Enjoy special family-friendly programming from 1 to 4 pm.
  • Wait Wait…Stand Up Tour! at Atlanta Symphony Hall at Woodrugg Arts Center – 9/8/2024
  • Bill Maher WTF? Tour – 9/7/2024 at Cobb Energy Centre
  • Puddles Pitty Party at Variety Playhouse – Saturday September 7th at 8pm
  • Improvised Dungeons & Dragons Returns! at Dad’s Garage – Every Friday until 9/27/2024
  • Horizon Theatre opened its 40th season with the comedy “Wild With Happy,” playing through Sept. 15. 
  • “The Seagull,” Anton Chekhov’s tragic comedy of unrequited life, will play at Pratt Pullman Yards with Performance Jam through Sunday. Performance Jam is a creative hub for local Atlanta artists, performers, writers and filmmakers.
  • 7 Stages presents the She ATL Summer Theater Festival Wednesday through Sunday. 
  • Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse presents Geoffrey Chaucer’s “The Canterbury Tales” Sept. 7-29.
  • A new exhibit, “Golden Opportunity: Botanical Illustration,” opens at Fernbank Museum of Natural History on Saturday. It continues through Jan. 1, 2025. 
  • Start your weekends unwinding with live musical performances in The Colony Square Plaza the last Friday of the month from April to October. For upcoming show schedule go to  go.colonysquare.com/groovin

More things to do:

  • The always-popular Yellow Daisy Festival is back at Stone Mountain Park Thursday through Sunday.
  • Don’t forget to grab your tickets for the Kirkwood Wine Stroll on September 20th!
  • Verse Immersive, an augmented reality (AR) experience, is open at Ponce City Market’s The Roof. Verse Immersive uses AR visors to bring 3D characters and stories to life, offering guests an immersive experience as interactive tales unfold before their eyes. There are five experiences appropriate for ages 7 and older.
  • The King Center becomes the Beloved Community International Expo on Saturday, celebrating global culture with performances, creative works, politics, food, music, dance and more — all from societies around the world.
  • Cobb Foodie Week – 9/7 to 9/14
  • Dining in the Dark: A Unique Blindfolded Dining Experience at Commerce Club Atlanta
  • Rise and Dine with the Animals at the Zoo, where you can enjoy a continental breakfast while also enjoying an early morning view of the animals as they get ready to start their day.
  • Atlantic Station hosts Creator’s Market from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Saturdays and noon until 7 p.m. Sundays, every weekend through December.
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Upcoming events:

  • Don’t forget to grab your tickets to the Ansley Park Tour of Homes –  October 5-6th!  benefit initiatives to keep Ansley Park safe and walkable for all who enjoy its streets and parks. Ansley Park is hosting a Tour of Homes, the first since 2018, and is preparing to welcome the city to one of Atlanta’s oldest and most historic neighborhoods.  The Tour is organized by the Ansley Park Civic Association, and all proceeds will directly

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August 30, 2024

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  • City Green Live Concert: Fastball Friday at 9PM – FREE!
  • The Atlanta Hip Hop Day Festival convenes at Historic Fourth Ward Park on Saturday and Sunday. Celebrate Atlanta’s contribution to hip-hop culture with DJ SCREAM of The Big Facts Podcast and DJ Swamp Izzo of Cash Money Records. This years festival also features the DistroKid Hour where young hip-hop artists perform. 
  • Taste of Soul Atlanta brings music and food to Downtown Saturday and Sunday near Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Chow down on fried chicken, smothered pork chops, ribs and candied yams while grooving to tunes from 100 performers.
  • The Atlanta Black Theatre Festival celebrates Black cultural heritage. In addition to screenings, there will be readings, workshops, awards and a Black art expo. The event occurs Friday and Saturday at Holiday Inn Suites Atlanta Airport North and Southwest Arts Center.
  • Horizon Theatre opened its 40th season with the comedy “Wild With Happy,” playing through Sept. 15. 
  • A new exhibit, “Golden Opportunity: Botanical Illustration,” opens at Fernbank Museum of Natural History on Saturday. It continues through Jan. 1, 2025. 
  • Horizon Theatre open its 40th season with the comedy “Wild With Happy,” playing Aug. 16 – Sept. 
  • “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” opens Saturday at Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse and continues through Aug. 31.
  • Start your weekends unwinding with live musical performances in The Colony Square Plaza the last Friday of the month from April to October. For upcoming show schedule go to  go.colonysquare.com/groovin
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More things to do:

  • It’s Labor Day Weekend in Atlanta, and that means Dragon Con takes over Downtown. 
  • Atlanta Black Pride salutes LGBTQ people of color all week long and into Labor Day Weekend. Highlights include the Pure Heat Community Festival at Piedmont Park on Sunday, the Women’s Empowerment Brunch on Saturday and an LGBTQ Youth Festival at Piedmont Park on Sunday.
  • Live! at The Battery presents the Atlanta Wine Walk on Saturday from 4 until 7 p.m. Taste a variety of wines, listen to live music on The Plaza stage, shop local vendors and play games.
  • Don’t forget to grab your tickets to the Ansley Park Tour of Homes –  October 5-6th!
  • Wednesdays through Saturdays throughout August, InterContinental Buckhead is having a summer soiree. Sip hand-crafted cocktails at the Belvedere Infusion Garden Wall, adorned with flowers and lush greenery. Music will be provided by the hotel’s house musicians. The Americano will provide small bites. This event occurs from 4 until 9 p.m.
  • Corteo, the most enchanting arena production from Cirque du Soleil, is back in North America and heading to Duluth, set to charm audiences in August. 
  • Dining in the Dark: A Unique Blindfolded Dining Experience at Commerce Club Atlanta
  • Rise and Dine with the Animals at the Zoo, where you can enjoy a continental breakfast while also enjoying an early morning view of the animals as they get ready to start their day.
  • Atlantic Station hosts Creator’s Market from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Saturdays and noon until 7 p.m. Sundays, every weekend through December.
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  • Don’t let the kids (or adults) miss Dragon Con’s Annual Parade in Peachtree Center Downtown Atlanta! Totally free. Just grab a seat and enjoy the costumes, cars and more!
  • The Children’s Museum of Atlanta announces the return of TinyCON, celebrating movies, games, characters and more. The two-day event occurs Saturday and Sunday. Children can design moon-moving devices at the Minions Maker Space, create “Inside Out 2”-themed slime and undergo special Jedi training. They can embark on a Pokémon scavenger hunt throughout the museum. Costumes are encouraged, and tickets should be purchased in advance. The museum will be closed to general admission; reservations are required.
  • “Owl at Home” at the Center for Puppetry Arts is the story of an owl who lives by himself and likes warm soup and Tear Drop Tea. Owl welcomes Winter to his home because Winter needs warming up. “Owl at Home” is part of the Theater for the Very Young series and will be on stage through Sept. 8. The show is for audiences ages 2 and older.
  • The Children’s Museum of Atlanta has opened its third installment of the Step Up to Science exhibit. There are opportunities to explore shadows, sources of light, color theory and vibrations. 
  • A Mirror Maze: Numbers in Nature – On view June 8 – Sept. 9, 2024 at Fernbank Museum.
  • Atlanta Botanical Garden presents “Alice’s Wonderland Returns” through Sept. 15. The exhibit features seven installations of 22 of the topiary-like mosaiculture pieces throughout the garden.

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Upcoming events:

  • Don’t forget to grab your tickets for the Kirkwood Wine Stroll on September 20th!

  • Don’t forget to grab your tickets to the Ansley Park Tour of Homes –  October 5-6th!  benefit initiatives to keep Ansley Park safe and walkable for all who enjoy its streets and parks. Ansley Park is hosting a Tour of Homes, the first since 2018, and is preparing to welcome the city to one of Atlanta’s oldest and most historic neighborhoods.  The Tour is organized by the Ansley Park Civic Association, and all proceeds will directly

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August 23, 2024

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  • It’s time for the always popular Coca-Cola Summer Film Festival at the Fox Theatre. Here’s the lineup: 7:30 p.m. Friday brings a mystery selection. There’s a “Little Mermaid” sing-along at 1 p.m. on Saturday and a “Bohemian Rhapsody” sing-along at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Sunday at 1 p.m. brings “Casablanca,” and Sunday at 4 p.m. brings “West Side Story.”
  • The BronzeLens Film Festival begins on Wednesday and continues through the weekend. Events include daily screenings of new works by independent filmmakers from across the country and around the globe, workshops, panel discussions, the BronzeLens Awards and plenty more. The inaugural Filmmakers Ball will be held at City Hall on Saturday beginning at 7 p.m. The BronzeLens Award Show occurs at 5 p.m. Sunday at the Ray Charles Performing Arts Center at Morehouse College.
  • Friday night welcomes Karla Harris and the Joe Alterman Trio to Jazz on the Lawn at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center. Music begins at 7:30 p.m.
  • Fashion Statement, a fund-raiser for Susan G. Komen For the Cure, is set for Sunday at Phipps Plaza. The event begins with private in-store shopping experiences throughout the luxury retailer floor. A reception will feature curated cocktails and culinary creations from restaurants located at Phipps. There will be a live auction and a fashion show.
  • Horizon Theatre open its 40th season with the comedy “Wild With Happy,” playing Aug. 16 – Sept. 
  • “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” opens Saturday at Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse and continues through Aug. 31.
  • Cabaret – Actor’s Express – King Plow Arts Center – 7/25/24 – 8/25/24
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More things to do:

  • The annual Grant Park Summer Shade Festival begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy live music, food and an artist market with 150 booths. The festival is open to all ages and is free to attend. 
  • Don’t forget to grab your tickets to the Ansley Park Tour of Homes –  October 5-6th!
  • Wednesdays through Saturdays throughout August, InterContinental Buckhead is having a summer soiree. Sip hand-crafted cocktails at the Belvedere Infusion Garden Wall, adorned with flowers and lush greenery. Music will be provided by the hotel’s house musicians. The Americano will provide small bites. This event occurs from 4 until 9 p.m.
  • Corteo, the most enchanting arena production from Cirque du Soleil, is back in North America and heading to Duluth, set to charm audiences in August. 
  • Dining in the Dark: A Unique Blindfolded Dining Experience at Commerce Club Atlanta
  • Rise and Dine with the Animals at the Zoo, where you can enjoy a continental breakfast while also enjoying an early morning view of the animals as they get ready to start their day.
  • Atlantic Station hosts Creator’s Market from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Saturdays and noon until 7 p.m. Sundays, every weekend through December.
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For the family:

  • “Owl at Home” at the Center for Puppetry Arts is the story of an owl who lives by himself and likes warm soup and Tear Drop Tea. Owl welcomes Winter to his home because Winter needs warming up. “Owl at Home” is part of the Theater for the Very Young series and will be on stage through Sept. 8. The show is for audiences ages 2 and older.
  • The Children’s Museum of Atlanta has opened its third installment of the Step Up to Science exhibit. There are opportunities to explore shadows, sources of light, color theory and vibrations. 
  • A Mirror Maze: Numbers in Nature – On view June 8 – Sept. 9, 2024 at Fernbank Museum.
  • Atlanta Botanical Garden presents “Alice’s Wonderland Returns” through Sept. 15. The exhibit features seven installations of 22 of the topiary-like mosaiculture pieces throughout the garden.

Sports, fitness & outdoors:

  • Center Parc Stadium is where you’ll want to be on Saturday when the Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kick-Off launches the 2024 college football season. The game, between the Florida A&M Rattlers and the Norfolk State Spartans, begins at 7:30 p.m., and there is plenty of activity ahead of the game. On game day, fan experiences begin at 3 p.m., and the 5th Quarter Battle of the Bands follows the post-game presentation. There are related events beginning on Wednesday.
  • The Atlanta Dream hosts the Phoenix Mercury at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Gateway Center Arena. Atlanta is ranked ninth on the season; Phoenix is ranked sixth.
  • The Washington Nationals are in town for a three-game series with the Atlanta Braves this weekend at Truist Park. 
  • The final pre-season game for the Atlanta Falcons is 7 p.m. Friday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The regular season begins at 1 p.m. Sept. 8 against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
  • Dope Dads Run – August 21 · 11:30am EDT at Ponce City Market
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  • Come out to the Broad Street Boardwalk for a FREE 60 minutes of all-levels vinyasa flow each Saturday morning at 10:00 AM!

  • Sign up for a Cornhole League this fall: https://cornholeatl.leaguelab.com/leagues?sport=Cornhole

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Upcoming events:

  • Don’t forget to grab your tickets for the Kirkwood Wine Stroll on September 20th!

  • Don’t forget to grab your tickets to the Ansley Park Tour of Homes –  October 5-6th!  benefit initiatives to keep Ansley Park safe and walkable for all who enjoy its streets and parks. Ansley Park is hosting a Tour of Homes, the first since 2018, and is preparing to welcome the city to one of Atlanta’s oldest and most historic neighborhoods.  The Tour is organized by the Ansley Park Civic Association, and all proceeds will directly

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