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Atlanta Weekend Guide

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Atlanta Weekend Guide: May 30

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Atlanta weekend guide:
MAy 31 - June 2.

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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.
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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:

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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

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Atlanta Weekend Guide: May 23

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Atlanta weekend guide:
MAy 24-26.

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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.
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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
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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

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Atlanta Weekend Guide: May 15

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Atlanta weekend guide:
MAy 17-19.

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all the arts:

  • Join Virginia Higlands for the VaHi Porchfest on May 18th as the celebrate the community through music on the front porches across VaHi!
  • The International Street Festival kicks off Friday, featuring over 45 vendors and street performers dedicated to celebrating the Chamblee community.
  • Head on over to the Roswell Music Festival for two stages of larger-than-life performances ranging from Magnolia Express to Troy Doherty.
  • Alpharetta Art in the Park at Brooke Street Park – April through October – Held one weekend a month – Saturdays, 9:00AM –4:00PM and Sundays, 12:00PM – 4:00PM
  • Sunday from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m., visit the Indie Craft Experience at Monday Night Garage. Shop 60 local craft, vintage and food vendors and snag a free tote bag if you are among the first 100 people in line.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Fleurs de Villes ARTISTE is on display at Phipps Plaza Saturday through May 22. You will see a curated collection of 12 one-of-a-kind fresh floral mannequins. On Saturday, you can watch free floral demonstrations, shop for fresh blooms from local florists at a pop-up flower market and have the opportunity to meet the 12 floral teams behind Fleurs de Villes ARTISTE.

More fun things!

  • The annual Kirkwood Spring Fling Festival & Tour of Homes showcases Atlanta’s historic & vibrant Kirkwood neighborhood. Join thousands of residents from throughout the metro area in Bessie Branham Park for a day of sun, fun and community. 
  • 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. 
  • The second annual Latino Family Festival take place the first three weekends in May at Stone Mountain Park. Enjoy a celebration of Latino music, dance and culture, featuring live international talent including dancers, musicians, a marching band, all-new festive parade and a massive drone and light show. Join in the fun Saturdays and Sundays May 4 — 19.
  • “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.
  • 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.
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For the family:

  • Take your children to the Marietta History Center for an opportunity to explore and enjoy a day of crafts and activities. From hands-on exhibits to crafting stations, visitors of all ages will have the chance to explore and learn more about the center. Families can explore the rich heritage of Marietta while immersing themselves in the stories of the past.
  • “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:

  • The Atlanta Braves host the San Diego Padres this weekend for a four-game series at Truist Park. 
  • The 11th annual Midtown Garden Stroll, a free event, is Sunday from noon until 5 p.m. in the Historic Midtown Garden District on Penn Avenue. The stroll is an outdoor self-guided tour. You can expect to see formal gardens, casual gardens, fountains, espalier, backyard beekeeping, intricate brickwork and inspiring ideas for family yards. You may also visit the Garden Stroll Market where local artisans will showcase their creations, live musicians will play and a Midtown artist will complete a live painting. Tasty bites and drinks are also offered by Atlanta-based restauranteurs. 
  • Atlanta History Center has a new Hank Aaron exhibit.
  • Want to get more active this year? Check out these pickleball courts around Atlanta
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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

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Atlanta Weekend Guide: May 10

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Atlanta weekend guide:
MAy 10-12.

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all the arts:

  • The Chastain Park Arts Festival is this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, in Chastain Park along Park Drive.
  • 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.
  • Atlanta Ballet presents: Liquid Motion at the Cobb Energy Center until 5/12
  • The third annual European Film Festival of Atlanta (EFFA) is taking place May 8-May 11, 2024. The Alliance Française Atlanta, the Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta and various European Consulates are pleased to announce the return of the festival to the historic Plaza Theatre & Tara Theater.
  • 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.

More fun things!

  • 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. 
  • Mother’s Day at Monday Night!
  • Sweet Auburn Springfest: Saturday and Sunday Head Downtown for the Sweet Auburn Springfest this weekend. Go for the music, shop the vendors and grab a bite or three. It’s time to celebrate the neighborhood.
  • The second annual Latino Family Festival take place the first three weekends in May at Stone Mountain Park. Enjoy a celebration of Latino music, dance and culture, featuring live international talent including dancers, musicians, a marching band, all-new festive parade and a massive drone and light show. Join in the fun Saturdays and Sundays May 4 — 19.
  • If you are celebrating Cinco de Mayo this weekend, take a look at Where to Enjoy Authentic Mexican Food in Atlanta. If you are into horse racing, then know that both the Willow Bar and Hartley Kitchen & Cocktails at the Kimpton Shane Hotel are celebrating the Kentucky Derby.
  • 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.
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For the family:

  • BYO lantern (or just enjoy lanterns that others bring) to the Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade at 7:45 p.m. Saturday in Adair Park.
  • Dekalb-Peachtree Airport is happy to announce that the Good Neighbor Day Air Show and Open House is returning on Saturday May 11th. Planes, food, and lots of entertainment will be back at PDK for this years air show. Come all, old and young for some fun in the sun at PDK. 
  • Did you know you can have Brunch with Mom for Mother’s Day at the Zoo? https://zooatlanta.org/event/mothers-day-brunch/ 
  • Purchase your tickets for the fourth annual Mother Son Dance in Sandy Springs! For the fourth year in a row, the City of Sandy Springs is offering families a Mother’s Day weekend event to celebrate the very special mom (or mother figure) in our younger residents’ lives. The City’s Recreation and Parks Department’s Mother-Son Dance is scheduled for Saturday, May 11, from 6 – 8 p.m. at City Springs.
  • “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:

  • Game time for a match between Atlanta United and D.C. United is 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
  • The Atlanta Cycling Festival is celebrating 10 years of fun on two wheels with an 8 day Festival.
  • Atlanta History Center has a new Hank Aaron exhibit.
  • The Georgia Brain Tumor Walk & Race is Saturday at The Battery. Registration opens at 7 a.m. The opening ceremony opens at 8:30 a.m. with the 5K to follow.

  • Midtown Assistance Center (MAC) plans its 10th annual Midtown Race for MAC 5K at Piedmont Park on Saturday. Since its inaugural race in 2014, the Midtown Race for MAC has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to provide essential emergency assistance to low-income working Atlantans. The race begins at 8:30 a.m. near Park Tavern and Midtown High School.

  • Want to get more active this year? Check out these pickleball courts around Atlanta
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Plan ahead for these upcoming events:

Upcoming

  • Festival season is here. Get ready for the Kirkwood Spring Fling and  VaHi Porchfest on May 18th!
  • 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
     

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Atlanta Weekend Guide: April 26th

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Atlanta weekend guide:
MAy 2-5.

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all the arts:

  • The Atlanta Wine and Jazz Festival (AWJF) is back and better than ever! Get ready to savor the smooth sounds of jazz and indulge in exquisite international wines at next year’s most anticipated event in the beautiful Promenade @ Piedmont Park Midtown. The festival, now in its 3rd year, promises to be a celebration of music, wine, and culture like no other.
  • Friday night brings Ruby Velle & the Soulphonics to the spring concert series at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center. Bring your food and drinks to the amphitheater. Show time: 7:30 p.m.
  • 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.
  • Enjoy Richard Wagner’s “Die Walküre” this weekend at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.” 
  • The 48th annual Atlanta Film Festival + Creative Conference continues through Sunday at Plaza Theatre, Tara Theatre and virtually. 
  • Dad’s Garage presents “To Peach Their Own,” Saturday through May 4. Scenes, songs and characters take a look at Atlanta in a way that only Dad’s Garage can. “To Peach Their Own” is a new and original comedy revue that will leave you peach-less.
  • 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.

More fun things!

  • Decatur Arts Festival – May 3-5th! – decaturartsfestival.com
  • The Shaky Knees Music Festival brings the tunes to Atlanta this weekend, Friday through Sunday at Central Park. More than 60 bands, ranging from world-renowned acts to up-and-coming artists, will perform. Food trucks will serve everything from barbecue to vegetarian-friendly corn dogs. There will be photo booths, official festival merchandise and artist merchandise plus cell phone charging stations and free water refilling stations.
  • Join the city of Tucker on Tucker’s Main Street on May 4th for Tucker Day! This one-day, 65+ year old celebration includes food, crafts & goods vendors, music, a human-powered parade, a kid’s play zone, a scavenger hunt, and a whole lot of fun!
  • The Bodacious Blooms Flower Festival returns to Buckhead Village Thursday through Saturday. The community-wide event invites visitors to the see larger-than-life floral installations, participate in hands-on floral workshops from master floral designers, enjoy colorful in-store activations and take advantage of exclusive promotions and endless photo opportunities. 
  • The second annual Latino Family Festival take place the first three weekends in May at Stone Mountain Park. Enjoy a celebration of Latino music, dance and culture, featuring live international talent including dancers, musicians, a marching band, all-new festive parade and a massive drone and light show. Join in the fun Saturdays and Sundays May 4 — 19.
  • If you are celebrating Cinco de Mayo this weekend, take a look at Where to Enjoy Authentic Mexican Food in Atlanta. If you are into horse racing, then know that both the Willow Bar and Hartley Kitchen & Cocktails at the Kimpton Shane Hotel are celebrating the Kentucky Derby.
  • 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.
Book a detail now.
Grab a Gift Card

For the family:

  • “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:

Share the weekend guide on facebook!

Plan ahead for these upcoming events:

Upcoming

  • Festival season is here. Get ready for the Kirkwood Spring Fling and  VaHi Porchfest on May 18th!
  • 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
     

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Atlanta Weekend Guide: April 26th

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Atlanta weekend guide:
April 26th - 28th

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all the arts:

  • The 48th annual Atlanta Film Festival + Creative Conference opens Thursday and continues through May 5 at Plaza Theatre, Tara Theatre and virtually. 
  • Tom Segura Stand-Up Comedy at The Fox – Multiple dates until 04/27/2024 
  • 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.
  • ARTucker, a free daylong festival in downtown Tucker, showcases local artists and artisans. It’s family friendly with free children’s activities like facepainting and chalking. Located at the Church Street Greenspace, 4316 Church Street. Convenient parking nearby. Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
  • Richard Wagner’s “Die Walküre” opens this weekend at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.”
  • Dad’s Garage presents “To Peach Their Own,” Saturday through May 4. Scenes, songs and characters take a look at Atlanta in a way that only Dad’s Garage can. “To Peach Their Own” is a new and original comedy revue that will leave you peach-less.
  • MODA (Museum of Design Atlanta) opens the exhibit “Al Dente: The Design of Pasta” on Friday.
  • “Mercury” is on the stage at Actor’s Express – King Plow Arts Center from April 11th to April 28th.

  • Oakhurst Jazz Nights – The Solarium (Decatur) Jazz it up with the Oakhurst Neighborhood Association for the 20th season of Oakhurst Jazz Nights, featuring free outdoor jazz concerts every Thursday in April at the Solarium, promising an evening of musical delight.  oakhurstjazznights.com Thursdays (April 4, 11, 18 and 25) from 7 – 9 p.m.

More fun things!

  • Blandtown Bites: A Foodie Adventure in West Midtown – Saturday April 27 11 AM at Steady Hand Beer Co.
  • Turn back the calendar during “Back to the ’80s Adult Prom” at Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Adults 21 and older can enjoy a night of nostalgia from 7:30 until 11:30 p.m. Friday. The night will be packed with favorite hits, cocktails, tapas and more. 
  • Heritage Fire, which unites live-fire cooking, family farms and local chefs, returns to Atlanta this weekend. The goal is to celebrate heritage breed livestock, heirloom produce and good food.
  • 2024 Midtown Mutt Gala – 10th Street Park – Sunday from 2-5PM
  • Wylde Center’s Beer Garden and Silent Auction is the spring event that you do not want to miss! This year’s Beer Garden will feature music from Conundrums and The Thrillbillies. We will have all of your favorite local brews and local bites to enjoy, as well as an extensive silent auction with amazing art, adventures and more.
  • The Georgia Renaissance Festival, a trek back to the 16th century, opens Saturday and runs weekends through June 2.
  • Illumine returns to Oakland Cemetery this weekend, Thursday through Sunday and again April 25-28. 
  • 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.
  • Also at Atlantic Station, from 1 until 5 p.m., there will be the Atlanta Seafood Festival in the Pinnacle lot. There is a fee, and admission includes variety of beer, wine, mimosas, music and plenty of seafood plus some non-seafood. Tickets include entry, entertainment, souvenir cup and all drink samples. Food costs extra.
  • The Balloon Museum at Pullman Yards is flying high through June 9.
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For the family:

  • “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.
  • Dino Festival at Stone Mountain Park runs through April 28. Check the Stone Mountain Park website for specific times and dates for various events.
  • 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:

  • The Atlanta Braves welcome the Cleveland Guardians for a three-game series at Truist Park this weekend.
  • The Atlanta Vibe welcomes the Vegas Thrill to Gas South Arena Sunday at 2 p.m. The Vibe is ranked first in the Pro Volleyball league with a 17-5 record.
  • Georgia Plant Swap + Sale Avondale at Wild Heaven Beer – Saturday 1PM – 8PM
  • Atlantic Station is the site of an MS Walk from 8 a.m. until noon on Saturday. The walk is a fund-raiser for the Georgia Chapter of the National MS Society. There will be music, free refreshments for participants and a 1-mile loop for walkers who choose 1, 2 or 3 loops. There will be race day specials in Atlantic Station restaurants and shops for those showing proof that they participated.
  • Move For Grady is returning to the heart of the city on Saturday, April 27th, at Georgia’s State’s Center Parc Stadium. 
  • Atlanta History Center launches new Hank Aaron exhibit.
  • Want to get more active this year? Check out these pickleball courts around Atlanta
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  • Festival season is here. Get ready for the Kirkwood Spring Fling and  VaHi Porchfest on May 18th!
  • 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
     

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Atlanta Weekend Guide: April 18th

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Atlanta weekend guide:
April 18th-21st

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  • Damsel, a two-story cabaret restaurant and supper club, is now open at The Works. Grab a reservation and check it out!
  • The exhibit “Dutch Art in a Global Age: Masterpieces from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston” opens Friday at the High Museum of Art. 
  • George Bizet’s “Carmen” is on stage at Rialto Center for the Arts Saturday and Sunday, performed by the Georgia State Opera Theater. 
  • Dad’s Garage presents “To Peach Their Own,” Saturday through May 4. Scenes, songs and characters take a look at Atlanta in a way that only Dad’s Garage can. “To Peach Their Own” is a new and original comedy revue that will leave you peach-less.
  • This Saturday and Sunday is Alpharetta’s Art in the Park at Brooke Street Park
  • MODA (Museum of Design Atlanta) opens the exhibit “Al Dente: The Design of Pasta” on Friday.
  • Portuguese virtuoso Maria João Pires makes her Atlanta Symphony Orchestra debut as she joins music director Nathalie Stutzmann and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4.
  • 7 Stages presents Mozart’s opera, “Don Giovanni,” sung in English with a new modern translation backed by a rock orchestra. See it through April 21.
  • “Mercury” is on the stage at Actor’s Express – King Plow Arts Center from April 11th to April 28th.

More fun things!

  • Saturday and Sunday bring the SweetWater 420 Fest to Pullman Yards. Gates open at 2 p.m. both days and the party continues until 11 p.m.
  • The Atlanta Comic Convention brings comic books, toys, movie posters, Pokémon and plenty more to the Marriott Hotel Century Center from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Saturday.
  • The Georgia Renaissance Festival, a trek back to the 16th century, opens Saturday and runs weekends through June 2.
  • Celebrate the 1970s, ’80s and ’90s during Sips Under the Sea — Decades at Georgia Aquarium Friday from 7 to 10 p.m. 
  • Illumine returns to Oakland Cemetery this weekend, Thursday through Sunday and again April 25-28. 
  • 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 April 14.

  • Oakhurst Jazz Nights – The Solarium (Decatur) Jazz it up with the Oakhurst Neighborhood Association for the 20th season of Oakhurst Jazz Nights, featuring free outdoor jazz concerts every Thursday in April at the Solarium, promising an evening of musical delight.  oakhurstjazznights.com Thursdays (April 4, 11, 18 and 25) from 7 – 9 p.m.

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For the family:

  • Saturday is Little Critters Day at Fernbank Museum of Natural History. 
  • Earth Day at Atlanta Botanical Garden this Friday (19th) from 10-12 – Includes activities, performances and more!
  • Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s Music for the Very Young series presents “The Velveteen Rabbit” through Saturday at the Rich Theatre at the Woodruff Arts Center.
  • “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.
  • Dino Festival at Stone Mountain Park runs through April 28. Check the Stone Mountain Park website for specific times and dates for various events.
  • 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:

  • Atlanta United and FC Cincinnati play at Mercedes-Benz Stadium at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. 
  • The Atlanta Braves welcome the Texas Rangers for a three-game series at Truist Park this weekend. 
  • Afternoon Retreat + Women’s Circle on Sunday 4/21
    3:00pm – 5:00pm
    Inman Park neighborhood. Join Emily Toledo (IG: @whole.sum.living) and Sarah Eiler (IG: @deeprestyoga) for an inspired afternoon of connecting to our creative centers, tapping into the deep well of inspiration within, and enjoying a restorative yoga nidra practice. Each guest will take home a small journal and gift. You can learn more and register at bit.ly/3vwmcul
  • Westside Outside: Join REI Co-op, Greening Youth Foundation and Atlanta Beltline for a day of free outdoor fun enjoying the outdoors in the city we love. Activities include a fashion show, E-Bike demo, ATL Changemakers panel, live music, climbing wall, mountain bike track, cooking demo, a kids zone, vendors, sweepstakes, and more. All ages welcome.
  • Cobb County Master Gardeners Plant Sale – This Friday and Saturday – 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM at Jim Miller Park
  • Atlanta History Center launches new Hank Aaron exhibit.
  • Want to get more active this year? Check out these pickleball courts around Atlanta
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Plan ahead for these upcoming events:

Upcoming

  • Festival season is here. Get ready for the Kirkwood Spring Fling and  VaHi Porchfest on May 18th!
  • 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
     

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Atlanta Weekend Guide: April 11th

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Atlanta weekend guide:
April 12th-14th

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  • Damsel, a two-story cabaret restaurant and supper club, is now open at The Works. Grab a reservation and check it out!
  • George Bizet’s “Carmen” is on stage at Rialto Center for the Arts Saturday and Sunday, performed by the Georgia State Opera Theater. 
  • The Georgia Shorts Film Festival is set for Sunday at Limelight Theatre. 
  • Dad’s Garage presents “To Peach Their Own,” Saturday through May 4. Scenes, songs and characters take a look at Atlanta in a way that only Dad’s Garage can. “To Peach Their Own” is a new and original comedy revue that will leave you peach-less
  • MODA (Museum of Design Atlanta) opens the exhibit “Al Dente: The Design of Pasta” on Friday. 
  • Women’s Comedy Film Festival – 4/14 10:30 AM – 7 PM
  • A reimagining of Jane Austen’s “Sense and Sensibility” runs through April 28.
  • Nathalie Stutzmann, music director of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and soprano Renée Fleming join the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra for an evening of Richard Strauss.  The concert, performed on Thursday and Saturday, is part of the German Romantics Festival.
  • 7 Stages presents Mozart’s opera, “Don Giovanni,” sung in English with a new modern translation backed by a rock orchestra. See it through April 21.
  • “Mercury” is on the stage at Actor’s Express – King Plow Arts Center from April 11th to April 28th.
  • Oakhurst Jazz Nights – The Solarium (Decatur) Jazz it up with the Oakhurst Neighborhood Association for the 20th season of Oakhurst Jazz Nights, featuring free outdoor jazz concerts every Thursday in April at the Solarium, promising an evening of musical delight.  oakhurstjazznights.com Thursdays (April 4, 11, 18 and 25) from 7 – 9 p.m.

More fun things!

  • The Atlanta Dogwood Festival returns for its 88th annual celebration, offering a rich tapestry of art, entertainment, and culinary delights, with hundreds of artists presenting their talents, complemented by a Kids Village for family-friendly activities, sponsor booths featuring interactive games and prizes, and an enticing lineup of musical performances to enjoy throughout the weekend. Friday, April 12 – Sunday, April 14
  • The Georgia Renaissance Festival, a trek back to the 16th century, opens Saturday and runs weekends through June 2.
  • Oakland Cemetery’s Spring to Life Festival is Saturday from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. From 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., there will be a spring plant sale. 
  • 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.
  • Coffee and Chrome – Jess Lucas Park (Hapeville) – Calling all car and motorcycle enthusiasts! Coffee & Chrome invites attendees for a monthly morning car and motorcycle show, where participants can showcase their antique, classic or customized vehicles every 2nd Saturday from April through September. hapeville.org; Saturday, April 13 from 8:30 a.m. to noon.
  • Explore Brookhaven, with Word of Mouth Restaurants, presents SIP Brookhaven on April 13th, 3-6 PM at Oglethorpe University. Enjoy boutique wines, craft cocktails, local beer, and bites from top Brookhaven spots. 

  • The Balloon Museum at Pullman Yards is flying high through April 14.

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For the family:

  • Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s Music for the Very Young series presents “The Velveteen Rabbit” Saturday through April 20 at the Rich Theatre at the Woodruff Arts Center. This 45-minute interactive performance is designed for 3- to 8-year-olds.
  • “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.
  • Dino Festival at Stone Mountain Park runs through April 28. Check the Stone Mountain Park website for specific times and dates for various events.
  • 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:

  • Atlanta United and Philadelphia Union play at Mercedes-Benz Stadium at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. 
  • The Atlanta Vibe plays the Omaha Supernovas at 7 p.m. Saturday at Gas South Arena. Atlanta is ranked first in league standings; Omaha is ranked second.
  • Atlanta History Center launches new Hank Aaron exhibit.
  • The first Feeney’s Fun Run for the Feeney Legacy Project (FLP) is April 14, 2024, starting at 9:30am
  • Color Walk at Agnes Scott College – Saturday at 2pm.
  • Wylde Center Spring Plant Sale Festival – 4/13 at 9 AM
  • Miles for Migraine will host its 2nd annual 2-mile Walk, 5K Run and Relax Georgia Event, hosted in Atlanta on Saturday April 13th, at Westside Park. This event is a fundraiser for Migraine & Headache Awareness, Treatment & Research. I
  • Orchid Daze, Atlanta Botanical Garden’s annual celebration of its signature plant collection, is open through April 14. 
  • Want to get more active this year? Check out these pickleball courts around Atlanta
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Atlanta Weekend Guide: April 5th

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Atlanta weekend guide:
April 5th-7th

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  • The Spring Festival on Ponce invites Atlanta to the Spring Festival on Ponce Saturday and Sunday. The Festival on Ponce is an Atlanta arts and crafts festival set in historic Olmsted Linear Park. 
  • Yes, your favorite ogre is back in the hilarious stage spectacle based on the Oscar®-winning, smash hit Dream-Works animated film SHREK. Now showing at the Fox.
  • A reimagining of Jane Austen’s “Sense and Sensibility” runs through April 28.
  • The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) and the Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta present a festival exploring the German Romantic movement. On Thursday and Friday, Nathalie Stutzman, ASO music director, leads the ASO in a concert at 8 p.m. in Atlanta Symphony Hall 
  • Pullman Yards is launching a new and permanent extension of its Chefs Market series! Starting March 16, Chefs Market will take place every weekend. The farmers market-meets-bustling bazaar will expand from its current model to include a wide array of cultures and ready-to-eat cuisines, while focusing on highlighting small businesses, local artisans, purveyors and beyond.
  • 1st Annual Cobb Parks Spring Arts Festival – Jim R. Miller Park and Events Center (Marietta) Discover Marietta’s newest annual tradition, the Cobb Parks Spring Arts Festival, where artistic retailers showcase handmade goods, fine arts, crafts, food trucks and performing arts. marietta.com; Saturday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

More fun things!

  • 404 Day is Atlanta’s day! Join the 404 Day celebration at Monday Night Garage featuring a lively block party with DJs, special guest appearances, food trucks, local vendors, and more. Be sure to RSVP for entry. – 933 Lee St. SW; eventbrite.com/404-day; Thursday, April 4; from 2 – 6 p.m.
  • Oakhurst Jazz Nights – The Solarium (Decatur) Jazz it up with the Oakhurst Neighborhood Association for the 20th season of Oakhurst Jazz Nights, featuring free outdoor jazz concerts every Thursday in April at the Solarium, promising an evening of musical delight.  oakhurstjazznights.comThursdays (April 4, 11, 18 and 25) from 7 – 9 p.m.
  • The Little 5 Festival lights up Little 5 Points Saturday from 1 until 8 p.m.
  • The Balloon Museum at Pullman Yards is flying high through April 14.
  • Studio 57th hosts the infamous Disco Night! Keepin it groovy with the 80’s. Come dressed to impress in 80’s apparel!! There’s gonna be a costume contest too with multiple prize amounts! DJ from 8pm-Midnight. Must be 21+ – Friday April 5th
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For the family:

  • Unwind and immerse yourself in a delightful movie night with friends and family at Colony Square as they screen “A Bug’s Life,” starting at 7 p.m. – 1197 Peachtree St. NE; colonysquare.com; Thursday, April 4 from 7 – 9 p.m.
  • “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.
  • Dino Festival at Stone Mountain Park runs through April 28. Check the Stone Mountain Park website for specific times and dates for various events.
  • 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:

  • The Braves will kick off a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday. Atlanta’s Max Fried is scheduled to start against Arizona’s Tommy Henry.
  • Mercedes-Benz Stadium is the site; Saturday is the date for soccer’s SheBelieves Cup action. The double-header features USA vs. Japan at 12:30 p.m. and Brazil vs. Canada at 3:30 p.m. The SheBelieves Cup kicks off the 2024 Olympic effort and is a showcase for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup bid. The USA and Japan met in three consecutive world finals at the 2011 Women’s World Cup, the 2012 Olympics and the 2015 Women’s World Cup.
  • Atlanta History Center launches new Hank Aaron exhibit.
  • Orchid Daze, Atlanta Botanical Garden’s annual celebration of its signature plant collection, is open through April 14. 
  • Want to get more active this year? Check out these pickleball courts around Atlanta
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Plan ahead for these upcoming events:

Upcoming

  • Solar Eclipse Viewing Party at Atlantic Station- Experience the awe-inspiring spectacle of a Solar Eclipse firsthand alongside friends and family at this once-in-a-lifetime event, getting an unforgettable glimpse into the wonders of the cosmos, with Solar Eclipse glasses provided to attendees while supplies last. atlanticstation.com; Monday, April 8; 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
  • The Atlanta Dogwood Festival returns for its 88th annual celebration, offering a rich tapestry of art, entertainment, and culinary delights, with hundreds of artists presenting their talents, complemented by a Kids Village for family-friendly activities, sponsor booths featuring interactive games and prizes, and an enticing lineup of musical performances to enjoy throughout the weekend. Friday, April 12 – Sunday, April 14
  • Coffee and Chrome – Jess Lucas Park (Hapeville)

    Calling all car and motorcycle enthusiasts! Coffee & Chrome invites attendees for a monthly morning car and motorcycle show, where participants can showcase their antique, classic or customized vehicles every 2nd Saturday from April through September. hapeville.org; Saturday, April 13 from 8:30 a.m. to noon

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Atlanta Weekend Guide: March 29th

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Atlanta weekend guide:
March 28-31

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  • Watch Busta Rhymes perform live in Atlanta on Saturday, March 30 at the Coca-Cola Roxy!
  • 1259 Burlesque Show at Atlanta’s Burlesque House!  3/29/24 – 9:00 PM at Metropolitan Studios (The Atlanta School of Burlesque)
  • “The Merchant of Venice,” a LadyShakes Production, is showing at Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse through March 30.
  • Pullman Yards is launching a new and permanent extension of its Chefs Market series! Starting March 16, Chefs Market will take place every weekend. The farmers market-meets-bustling bazaar will expand from its current model to include a wide array of cultures and ready-to-eat cuisines, while focusing on highlighting small businesses, local artisans, purveyors and beyond.
  • Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus is an electrifying extravaganza that melds the vibrant essence of Oktoberfest with the captivating allure of the circus. 3/21/24 – 3/31/24 at Stone Mountain Park.
  • Out Front Theatre Presents The Gulf 3/21/24 – 3/30/24 
  • Put on your dancing shoes and head to Callanwolde Friday night for a Salsa Social. Be there at 6 p.m. for dancing lessons. DJs and dancing run from 7 until 10 p.m. Check the Callanwolde website for ticket information.

More fun things!

  • Grab an Easter brunch with friends of family this weekend.
  • Sandy Springs Artsapalooza Easter Weekend – At 2 p.m. on Easter Sunday, the festival will host the largest Easter Egg Hunt in Sandy Springs, with over 10,000 hidden Easter eggs. Kids, be sure to arrive early with your baskets in hand. And yes, furry friends are invited to join in on the fun, too. –  6100 Lake Forrest Drive NW; Saturday, March 30 and Sunday, March 31 (Easter egg hunt on Sunday only) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m (Saturday); 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Sunday); sandyspringsartsapalooza.com
  • Phipps Plaza plans a party in honor of its 55th anniversary. Visitors are invited to help celebrate on Saturday from noon until 3 p.m. on the Green at Phipps. Among the things to do are (1) join Atlanta chalk artist Jessi Queen as she creates a work of art; (2) make a flower crown; (3) snap a photo in a vintage photo booth; (4) enter a contest for a chance to win a $1,000 shopping spree; (5) enjoy live music.
  • The Balloon Museum at Pullman Yards is flying high through April 14.
  • Bachelor/Bachelorette Trivia at Elsewhere Brewing on 3/29/24 from 9:00 PM to 11:00  Elsewhere Brewing Co. 1039 Grant Street SE Suite B34 Atlanta, GA 30315
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For the family:

  • Grant Park Easter Egg Hunt – Satruday 11 AM – 1 PM
  • Mason Mill Park for our 2024 Easter Egg Hunt – Saturday at 10 AM
  • Adair Park Easter Egg Hunt – Saturday at 1 PM
  • “Stellaluna‘ is playing at Center for Puppetry Arts through May 19.
  • Easter programming and Spring Break themed activities at Children’s Museum of Atlanta this weekend/week.
  • Hop into Spring with the Waldorf Astoria for a delightful ‘Eggstraordinary’ Easter Children’s Tea Experience. Tailored for ages 12 years old and under,
  • Hoppy Easter Brunch and Petting Zoo – Hop on over to the Battery Atlanta (specifically at the Omni Hotel’s National Anthem Atlanta) for their Hoppy Easter Brunch & Petting Zoo event. Treat the family to an egg-stravagant Easter-inspired brunch, while making some adorable furry friends. Their petting zoo will feature cuddly bunnies, chirpy chicks and other lovable critters. Reservation required. Sunday, March 31; 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; opentable.com
  • Dino Festival at Stone Mountain Park runs through April 28. Check the Stone Mountain Park website for specific times and dates for various events.
  • Spring Break Art Camp 3/27/24 – 4/1/24 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art; Price: $260
  • The popular exhibit Flora, Fauna & Flight returns to Fernbank Museum of Natural History on Saturday March 23rd and continues through June 23. 
  • “Spiders — From Fear to Fascination” is on view at Fernbank Museum of Natural History through May 5. 
  • 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:

  • Orchid Daze, Atlanta Botanical Garden’s annual celebration of its signature plant collection, is open through April 14. 
  • Atlanta United faces Chicago Fire at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. 
  • The Atlanta Vibe hosts the San Diego Mojo at 7 p.m. Saturday at Gas South Arena. 
  • The Atlanta Hawks are at home Saturday for a 7:30 p.m. game against the Milwaukee Bucks at State Farm Arena. Fans can get a YMCA Family Pack for any Hawks game this month. Ticket pack includes four tickets to the preferred game and four YMCA day passes. redeemable at any Atlanta Metro YMCA branch. 
  • Overtime Boxing returns to Overtime Area at 7 p.m. Friday. Match-ups include Elijah Pierce vs. Arthur Villanueva, 8 rounds, bantamweight; Haven Brady vs. Waldemir Areizaga, 8 rounds, super featherweight;
    Dacarree Scott vs. Teddy Webster, 6 rounds, heavyweight; Oshae Jones vs. Sonya Dreiling, 8 rounds, female super welterweight; Giovanni Marquez vs. Luis Jacobo Rodriguez, 6 rounds, super lightweight; and Donte Layne vs. DeShun Mitchell, 4 rounds, super middleweights.
  • Join Atlanta Botanical Gardens in an interactive program to learn more about plant dye and decorate three vibrant eggs. Scheduled Saturday, March 30, 10 a.m. – noon. Fee $6 per child plus Garden admission ($5 per Member child)
  • Want to get more active this year? Check out these pickleball courts around Atlanta
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Upcoming:

  • 404 Day is Atlanta’s day! Join the 404 Day celebration at Monday Night Garage featuring a lively block party with DJs, special guest appearances, food trucks, local vendors, and more. Be sure to RSVP for entry. – 933 Lee St. SW; eventbrite.com/404-day; Thursday, April 4; from 2 – 6 p.m.
  • Unwind and immerse yourself in a delightful movie night with friends and family at Colony Square as they screen “A Bug’s Life,” starting at 7 p.m. – 1197 Peachtree St. NE; colonysquare.com; Thursday, April 4 from 7 – 9 p.m.
  • Oakhurst Jazz Nights – The Solarium (Decatur) Jazz it up with the Oakhurst Neighborhood Association for the 20th season of Oakhurst Jazz Nights, featuring free outdoor jazz concerts every Thursday in April at the Solarium, promising an evening of musical delight.  oakhurstjazznights.comThursdays (April 4, 11, 18 and 25) from 7 – 9 p.m.
  • 1st Annual Cobb Parks Spring Arts Festival – Jim R. Miller Park and Events Center (Marietta) Discover Marietta’s newest annual tradition, the Cobb Parks Spring Arts Festival, where artistic retailers showcase handmade goods, fine arts, crafts, food trucks and performing arts. marietta.com; Saturday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Spring Festival on Ponce, nestled in the historic Olmsted Linear Park, featuring over 125 displays of fine arts and crafts, folk and outsider art, along with a children’s area and local food and beverage vendors. Saturday, April 6 – Sunday, April 7
  • Solar Eclipse Viewing Party at Atlantic Station- Experience the awe-inspiring spectacle of a Solar Eclipse firsthand alongside friends and family at this once-in-a-lifetime event, getting an unforgettable glimpse into the wonders of the cosmos, with Solar Eclipse glasses provided to attendees while supplies last. atlanticstation.com; Monday, April 8; 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
  • The Atlanta Dogwood Festival returns for its 88th annual celebration, offering a rich tapestry of art, entertainment, and culinary delights, with hundreds of artists presenting their talents, complemented by a Kids Village for family-friendly activities, sponsor booths featuring interactive games and prizes, and an enticing lineup of musical performances to enjoy throughout the weekend. Friday, April 12 – Sunday, April 14
  • Coffee and Chrome – Jess Lucas Park (Hapeville)

    Calling all car and motorcycle enthusiasts! Coffee & Chrome invites attendees for a monthly morning car and motorcycle show, where participants can showcase their antique, classic or customized vehicles every 2nd Saturday from April through September. hapeville.org; Saturday, April 13 from 8:30 a.m. to noon.

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