Atlanta weekend guide: August 19

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THings to do in atlanta this weekend:
august 17th - 19th, 2023

Art & comedy

Recognized as one of the best outdoor festivals in Atlanta, the Piedmont Park Arts Festival returns to the heart of Midtown on Aug. 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Aug. 20 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The third Friday of the month means it is Friday Jazz at the High Museum of Art. This weekend’s jazz is organized by Kebbi Williams. Friday Jazz will feature two musical areas where musicians will play throughout the evening, Grab a drink and a light bite, then tour the galleries.
Head back to Jess Lucas Park for the continuation of Hapeville’s Downtown Live Series with Wings & Strings this Saturday!
3 Doors Down is at Cadence Bank Amphitheatre this weekend.
A night of laughter and libations at Schoolhouse Brewing in Marietta on Friday, August 18th at 8pm. This Show is FREE and Donations are highly encouraged.
TEE Up ATL presents a charity concert at the Tabernacle in downtown Atlanta. Proceeds will benefit five local nonprofit organizations.
The 2023 Essential Theatre Play Festival starts Friday at 7 Stages Theatre and runs through Sept. 3.
“Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See,” opens at the Atlanta History Center on Saturday and runs through Sept 17.
If you want a crash course on Shakespeare, go to the Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse Aug. 5 through. Sept. 3 and let the Atlanta Shakespeare Co. educate you with the “Complete Works of William Shakespeare.” It’s an irreverent, high-speed romp thorough his 37 plays all performed by three actors. Trust us; it’s nothing like you’ve ever seen or heard before.
Sketchin’ 9 to 5 is an all-new, live sketch comedy show that takes a fresh spin on all the work-a-day things we do to “bring home the bacon”. Directed by Jenny Stearns, with Assistant Director Amanda Vick, Sketchin’ 9 to 5 runs August 18 & 19, 8PM, at Frat Pack’s The Warehouse.

More fun things!

This weekend at Georgia Aquarium, Oceans and Autos invites you to immerse yourself in a world where land meets sea and innovation meets nature. As you marvel at the sea creatures gliding gracefully through their aquatic habitats, you also can admire the craftsmanship and designs of automobiles. This event occurs Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Sceptre Brewing Arts Anniversary Party is this Saturday, August 19, 2023. Be sure to grab some Tony’s Chicago Beef at this event!
NEW! – Reynoldstown Farmers Market at 100 Flat Shoals Ave – Every Sunday August to October (We will be there this weekend, so stop by and say hi to us at the community table!)
Westside Motor Lounge is collaborating with Southern Misfit Studios to host a Paint Your Pet Party this Friday, August 18, from 7-9 p.m.
Love never dies at Oakland Cemetery. The historic cemetery invites you to Nightfall Chronicles: Love Stories of Oakland. Grab your love for a unique date night (Friday at 7:30 p.m.). There will be a sunset walk through Oakland’s Victorian garden cemetery. Check-in begins at 7 p.m. The tour includes complimentary wine or beer with the bar opening at 7 p.m. and closings at 7:30 p.m. Purchase tickets in advance.
Little 5 Points Business Association presents L5P Patio Parties which will include Bands, Wellness weekends, Comedians, Dance Parties, Open Mics, Poetry, Psychics, and many other unique events.
Every Saturday until Oct 15, zoo goers can enjoy the Goat Painting Wild Encounter at Zoo Atlanta. Join the animal care team and “VanGoat” the artist during a painting session. Your group chooses two colors for this unique work of art, and gets to take home the painting.
Midtown Atlanta Food and Cocktail Tour – Multiple days until 12/31/2023

For the family:

Atlanta Beltline’s Free Family Fun Club series presented by Lululemon featuring Parent & Me Playdates, and Grandparent & Me Playdates.
Jurassic World: The Exhibition is open at Pullman Yards through the end of the year. Walk through Jurassic World and see a Brachiosaurus, a Velociraptor and Tyrannosaurus Rex.
Dino Safari A Walk Thru Adventure 6/1/23 – 9/4/23 at North Point Mall
Immersive Disney Animation is an innovative celebration that takes you inside the greatest films of Walt Disney Animation Studios, from their very earliest, groundbreaking features to the beloved hit movies of today from 5/4/23 to 9/30/23.
“Shaun the Sheep: Flock this Way” opens Saturday at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta and runs through Sept. 4.
Saturday at 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM Craft Time for Kids East Atlanta Library
Running through Sept. 4 at Fernbank Museum of Natural History, “Survival of the Slowest” is all about slow-moving animals. (Live sloth and other animals!)

Sports, fitness & outdoors:

The Atlanta Dream hosts Chicago Sky at Gateway Center Arena for a 7:30 p.m. game on Friday.
The Atlanta Braves and the San Francisco Giants face off this weekend at Truist Park.
Take a tour of Truist Park when the Braves aren’t in town.
Boxing fan? Then you’ll want to head to Atlantic Station’s Overtime Elite Arena to catch the action during OTX Friday Night Fights. Events are scheduled for Aug. 11, 18 and 25.
Want to get out of the city this weekend? Try scenic hiking trails, the shores of Lake Lanier, the idyllic grounds of Callaway Gardens or the serene beauty of Serenbe.
Atlanta Beltline Weekly Run Group – Westside
Cheer on the Atlanta Braves from the comfort of Midtown’s Living Room! In partnership with Bally Sports, Colony Square will be showing select Braves games on The Plaza big screen.
Check out ongoing Free Fitness programs for all ages and fitness levels with a variety of exercise classes open to everyone in park location throughout the City of Atlanta including:
- - Free Yoga Classes in Woodruff Park Saturdays from 10AM-11AM.
  - Yoga at The Plaza. Enjoy a yoga experience outdoors every Wednesday from April to October.
  - On non-game days, there’s free yoga at The Battery Atlanta every Monday evening, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required and free parking is available.
Take a Hike at a local nature center.

Plan ahead for these Coming soon events:

Mark your calendars for BBQ & Bands on October 22 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. We are excited to share that BBQ & Bands is being brought to you this year by presenting partner, Ford’s BBQ. Proceeds from the festival will continue to benefit The Solarium at Historic Scottish Rite and their Community Grant Program. This year’s festival will feature FREE entry, a variety of BBQ and food options, beer, live music, a vendor marketplace, and more. Tasting and sip tickets will be available for purchase at the event.
One of the best hidden gems of Atlanta Festivals, the Porches and Pies Festival in Adair Park will take place on Saturday September 9, 2023
The Reynoldstown Wheelbarrow Festival will take place on Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 11.30a-7p at Lang Carson Park.
Join TWO Urban Licks and raise a glass to its newest summer offering, Taco and Tequila Thursdays. Now through Aug. 31, you are invited to enjoy three chef’s choice tacos for $20 on the spacious, dog-friendly patio.
Atlanta Black Pride Weekend is set to begin on Aug. 30 and continue through Sept. 5.
For more the 20 years the historic Grant Park neighborhood bids adieu to summer with its ever-popular Summer Shade Festival – August 26th and 27th.
Don’t forget to grab your Kirkwood Wine Stroll Tickets before the prices go up or tickets sell out!

Ongoing:

Food and Street Art Tour of the Atlanta BeltLine – Every Saturday until 11/18/2023
Enjoy family-friendly events at Colony Square on the last Tuesday of the month from April to October.
Through October, start your month off with lots of laughs from The Punchline Comedy featuring live comedy acts, drinks specials, and more! The performances occur on the first Monday of the month, last about 90 minutes, and are recommended for ages 13 and older.
Coffee and Chrome Car Show (every 2nd Saturda

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Atlanta weekend guide: July 21, 2023

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THings to do in atlanta this weekend:
august 11th - 13th, 2023

Art & comedy

Beyoncé is in town. Need we say more?
In addition to the Queen herself, you can also see Jason Mraz, Gavin Degraw and more!
Friday from 6 until 9 p.m. visit the High Museum of Art for Oasis, the chance to reflect, connect, enjoy zero-proof beverages or a glass of wine. Participate in an art-making workshop, immerse yourself in peaceful sounds or browse the collection and exhibitions.
It’s UPS Second Sunday from noon util 5 p.m. this weekend at the High. Admission is free, and you get to enjoy art-making activities and performances as well as he High’s collection and special exhibitions.
The Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA) is throwing a party on the plaza on Sunday. It is a day of design-related activities on the plaza in front of MODA.
The 2023 Essential Theatre Play Festival starts Friday at 7 Stages Theatre and runs through Sept. 3.
“Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See,” opens at the Atlanta History Center on Saturday and runs through Sept 17.
If you want a crash course on Shakespeare, go to the Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse Aug. 5 through. Sept. 3 and let the Atlanta Shakespeare Co. educate you with the “Complete Works of William Shakespeare.” It’s an irreverent, high-speed romp thorough his 37 plays all performed by three actors. Trust us; it’s nothing like you’ve ever seen or heard before.
Sketchin’ 9 to 5 is an all-new, live sketch comedy show that takes a fresh spin on all the work-a-day things we do to “bring home the bacon”. Directed by Jenny Stearns, with Assistant Director Amanda Vick, Sketchin’ 9 to 5 runs August 12, 18 & 19, 8PM, at Frat Pack’s The Warehouse!
Murder Mystery Dinner at New Realm Brewing – Friday 7PM – 9PM

More fun things!

NEW! – Reynoldstown Farmers Market at 100 Flat Shoals Ave – Every Sunday August to October (We will be there this weekend, so stop by and say hi to us at the community table!)
Friday is Sips Under the Sea: Beach Night at Georgia Aquarium. This event for aquarium goers age 21 and older is a chance to tour the galleries, listen to music grab a bite and enjoy a cocktail.
Atlanta Black Restaurant Week runs through Aug. 14.
Groovin’ on the Green Back to School Bash Brook Run Park and Playground – Saturday from 6 PM – 9 PM.
Marking the event of the summer, Live! at the Battery will welcome Atlantans and visitors alike to uncork and unwind at their third-annual 21+ wine festival Atlanta Wine Walk.
BeREGGAE Music & Arts Festival comes to Piedmont Park Aug. 11-13 for a fundraiser designed for the HOF Foundation and its programs centered around education and economic empowerment of Black families.
Ponce De Leon Branch Library Book Sale this Saturday from 10 – 2.
Every Saturday until Oct 15, zoo goers can enjoy the Goat Painting Wild Encounter at Zoo Atlanta. Join the animal care team and “VanGoat” the artist during a painting session. Your group chooses two colors for this unique work of art, and gets to take home the painting.
Midtown Atlanta Food and Cocktail Tour – Multiple days until 12/31/2023

For the family:

Groovin’ on the Green Back to School Bash Brook Run Park and Playground – Saturday from 6 PM – 9 PM.
Jurassic World: The Exhibition is open at Pullman Yards through the end of the year. Walk through Jurassic World and see a Brachiosaurus, a Velociraptor and Tyrannosaurus Rex.
Dino Safari A Walk Thru Adventure 6/1/23 – 9/4/23 at North Point Mall
Immersive Disney Animation is an innovative celebration that takes you inside the greatest films of Walt Disney Animation Studios, from their very earliest, groundbreaking features to the beloved hit movies of today from 5/4/23 to 9/30/23.
“Shaun the Sheep: Flock this Way” opens Saturday at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta and runs through Sept. 4.
Saturday at 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM Craft Time for Kids East Atlanta Library
Running through Sept. 4 at Fernbank Museum of Natural History, “Survival of the Slowest” is all about slow-moving animals. (Live sloth and other animals!)

Sports, fitness & outdoors:

Sunday at The Breman, hear Sports Talk with Jeff Schulz and Zack Klein as they discuss Hank Aaron: Portrait of the Man and the Player. Schulz, senior writer for The Athletic, and Klein, sports director for Channel 2 Action News, explore the highs and lows of “The Hammer’s” world.
Coffee and Chrome Car Show (every 2nd Saturday)
Take a tour of Truist Park when the Braves aren’t in town.
Boxing fan? Then you’ll want to head to Atlantic Station’s Overtime Elite Arena to catch the action during OTX Friday Night Fights. Events are scheduled for Aug. 11, 18 and 25.
Want to get out of the city this weekend? Try scenic hiking trails, the shores of Lake Lanier, the idyllic grounds of Callaway Gardens or the serene beauty of Serenbe.
Atlanta Beltline Weekly Run Group – Westside
Cheer on the Atlanta Braves from the comfort of Midtown’s Living Room! In partnership with Bally Sports, Colony Square will be showing select Braves games on The Plaza big screen.
Check out ongoing Free Fitness programs for all ages and fitness levels with a variety of exercise classes open to everyone in park location throughout the City of Atlanta including:
- - Free Yoga Classes in Woodruff Park Saturdays from 10AM-11AM.
  - King of Pops Yoga at Historic Fourth Ward Skate Park – Sat May 27th, June 10th, June 24th and more!
  - Yoga at The Plaza. Enjoy a yoga experience outdoors every Wednesday from April to October.
  - On non-game days, there’s free yoga at The Battery Atlanta every Monday evening, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required and free parking is available.
Take a Hike at a local nature center.
Cheer on ATL UTD somewhere local. Full schedule here.
Atlanta Botanical Gardens is hosting the exhibit, “Trolls: Save the Humans” by Thomas Dambo through Sept

Plan ahead for these Coming soon events:

Recognized as one of the best outdoor festivals in Atlanta, the Piedmont Park Arts Festival returns to the heart of Midtown on Aug. 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Aug. 20 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
One of the best hidden gems of Atlanta Festivals, the Porches and Pies Festival in Adair Park will take place on Saturday September 9, 2023
The Reynoldstown Wheelbarrow Festival will take place on Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 11.30a-7p at Lang Carson Park.
Join TWO Urban Licks and raise a glass to its newest summer offering, Taco and Tequila Thursdays. Now through Aug. 31, you are invited to enjoy three chef’s choice tacos for $20 on the spacious, dog-friendly patio.
Atlanta Black Pride Weekend is set to begin on Aug. 30 and continue through Sept. 5.
For more the 20 years the historic Grant Park neighborhood bids adieu to summer with its ever-popular Summer Shade Festival – August 26th and 27th.
Don’t forget to grab your Kirkwood Wine Stroll Tickets before the prices go up or tickets sell out!

Ongoing:

Food and Street Art Tour of the Atlanta BeltLine – Every Saturday until 11/18/2023
Enjoy family-friendly events at Colony Square on the last Tuesday of the month from April to October.
Through October, start your month off with lots of laughs from The Punchline Comedy featuring live comedy acts, drinks specials, and more! The performances occur on the first Monday of the month, last about 90 minutes, and are recommended for ages 13 and older.
Coffee and Chrome Car Show (every 2nd Saturday

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Atlanta weekend guide: July 21, 2023

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THings to do in atlanta this weekend:
august 4th - 6th, 2023

Art & comedy

John Oliver is at the Fox Theatre on Sunday
“Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See,” opens at the Atlanta History Center on Saturday and runs through Sept 17.
This month’s High Frequency Friday at the High Museum of Art features DJ sets from Empress Rah, Boogie Lov, Sofa King and Jay Envy. It’s your night for music and art from 6 until 10 p.m.
Concerts this week include: Sunset Jazz Festival with David Sanborn, Robert Glasper at Cadence Bank Amphitheatre, MoneyBagg Yo at State Farm Arena, Post Malone at Lakewood Amphitheatre, and Bop to the Top at Buckhead Theatre
The “Pullman Pops: Broadway Spectacular!” is a two-night (Thursday and Friday), 45-piece pop orchestra concert led by composer Larry Blank at Pullman Yards. The event brings together musicians from across the region. Doors open at 5 p.m.; the concert begins 7 p.m. in AlcoHall.
If you want a crash course on Shakespeare, go to the Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse Aug. 5 through. Sept. 3 and let the Atlanta Shakespeare Co. educate you with the “Complete Works of William Shakespeare.” It’s an irreverent, high-speed romp thorough his 37 plays all performed by three actors. Trust us; it’s nothing like you’ve ever seen or heard before.
Sketchin’ 9 to 5 is an all-new, live sketch comedy show that takes a fresh spin on all the work-a-day things we do to “bring home the bacon”. Directed by Jenny Stearns, with Assistant Director Amanda Vick, Sketchin’ 9 to 5 runs August 12, 18 & 19, 8PM, at Frat Pack’s The Warehouse!
The 20th annual Atlanta Underground Film Festival is set for Thursday through Sunday at the Limelight Theatre, 349 Decatur St. SE. The festival exposes and promotes artists who create grass-roots movies that break the boundaries of film and video.
As the weather warms up, be sure you check out some of these Summer Concerts:
- Groovin’ on the Green – Sat. 6 PM – 9 PM Brook Run Park and Playground
- Summer Covers Concert Series in Decatur on Fridays
- Buckhead Village invites Atlantans to get out and enjoy the warm weather with its new Summer Fridays live music series! On Friday evenings from 4:30-6pm on Buckhead Avenue and from 6-8pm in The Veranda (through August 11),
- Summer Soul-stice music series on Saturdays at Chattahoochee Food Works
- Live musical performances in The Colony Square Plaza every Friday from April to October
- Enjoy the enchanting Music in the Garden series at Woodlands Garden in Decatur, featuring free performances in the screened-in pavilion on select Sundays.
- Jazzy Sundays in the Parks: Discovery Green – Free concert series celebrating the legacy of jazz.
- Peachtree Corners Summer concert series
- Sunday Weekend Wind Down Concert Series in Avondale Estates

More fun things!

Atlanta Black Restaurant Week begins on Saturday and runs through Aug. 14. This year, the event includes food trucks, sweets and more, in addition to restaurants.
Monday Night Brewing’s 12th Anniversary Party is this Saturday at Lee Street
Every weekend through December (weather permitting), Creator’s Market sets up on the green at Atlantic Station. The market features more than a dozen vendors selling hand-crafted products including jewelry, home décor, soaps and candles.
A Taste of Nigeria Festival comes back to Atlanta with art, music, dance, comedy, drama, a fashion show and market Aug. 5 at the Westside Cultural Arts Center.
Elegantly weird, Parliament of Owls is a black and white owl themed lantern parade that soars through the streets of Midtown Atlanta. Everyone is always invited to make an owl lantern and walk in the parade! Parade attire is black and white. Owls flock in the Plaza of Colony Square at 8:30. The Owls take flight at 8:50pm with the Black Sheep Ensemble!
Please fly behind the band.
Hit the L.O.A. Pool Club deck for an unforgettable night to end the long, stressful work week on a high note while overlooking the city’s incredible skyline.
Every Saturday until Oct 15, zoo goers can enjoy the Goat Painting Wild Encounter at Zoo Atlanta. Join the animal care team and “VanGoat” the artist during a painting session. Your group chooses two colors for this unique work of art, and gets to take home the painting.
Midtown Atlanta Food and Cocktail Tour – Multiple days until 12/31/202
Be sure to check out some of the FREE Summer Movies Outdoors like:
- - Little 5 Points Summer Patio Parties Sat Night Cult movies
  - Movies On The Square at Colony Square
  - Pics in the Park – Pernoshal Park in Dunwoody
  - Movies on the Lawn in Uptown Atlanta
  - Screen on the Green at Atlantic Station
  - Town Green in Peachtree Corners Flicks on the Green
  - Town Brookhaven Movies
  - Reels and Wheels is Roswell’s free updated take on Food Truck Friday’s and Movies in the Park
  - Movie Night at The Works
  - Movies Under the Stars in Hapeville

For the family:

Rise and Dine with the Animals, where you can enjoy a catered breakfast* by Proof of the Pudding while also enjoying an early morning view of the animals as they get ready to start their day.
Saturday from 2 until 4 p.m. it’s Teen Art Afternoon at the High Museum of Art. The event celebrates the opening of the High’s “Metamorphosis” exhibition of adolescent art. You may create your own blackout poetry, make a caterpillar-to-butterfly paper towel roll and see the exhibition that showcases growth and change.
Bring the little ones to Toddler Saturday at the High Museum of Art. From 10 a.m. until noon, children ages 15 months through 3 years old (and their caregivers) are invited to the event, which engages creativity through exploration of monthly topics with related artwork, art-making activities and self-guided tours.
Jurassic World: The Exhibition is open at Pullman Yards through the end of the year. Walk through Jurassic World and see a Brachiosaurus, a Velociraptor and Tyrannosaurus Rex.
Lego Club at Joan P. Garner Library at Ponce (multiple dates until August 3rd)
Take the family strawberry picking!
Dino Safari A Walk Thru Adventure 6/1/23 – 9/4/23 at North Point Mall
Immersive Disney Animation is an innovative celebration that takes you inside the greatest films of Walt Disney Animation Studios, from their very earliest, groundbreaking features to the beloved hit movies of today from 5/4/23 to 9/30/23.
“Shaun the Sheep: Flock this Way” opens Saturday at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta and runs through Sept. 4.
Saturday at 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM Craft Time for Kids East Atlanta Library
Running through Sept. 4 at Fernbank Museum of Natural History, “Survival of the Slowest” is all about slow-moving animals. (Live sloth and other animals!)

Sports, fitness & outdoors:

The Atlanta Dream plays the Indiana Fever at Gateway Center Arena at 3 p.m. Sunday. The Dream is ranked fifth on the season; the Fever is ranked 11th.
Boxing fan? Then you’ll want to head to Atlantic Station’s Overtime Elite Arena to catch the action during OTX Friday Night Fights. Events are scheduled for Aug. 4, 11, 18 and 25.
The East Lake Foundation is thrilled to bring back the Run for East Lake 5K & Fun Run on Saturday, August 5th, presented by the East Lake Family YMCA. The 5K race will start and finish at Charles R. Drew Charter School’s Junior and Senior Academy
Want to get out of the city this weekend? Try scenic hiking trails, the shores of Lake Lanier, the idyllic grounds of Callaway Gardens or the serene beauty of Serenbe.
Atlanta Beltline Weekly Run Group – Westside
Cheer on the Atlanta Braves from the comfort of Midtown’s Living Room! In partnership with Bally Sports, Colony Square will be showing select Braves games on The Plaza big screen.
Check out ongoing Free Fitness programs for all ages and fitness levels with a variety of exercise classes open to everyone in park location throughout the City of Atlanta including:
- - Free Yoga Classes in Woodruff Park Saturdays from 10AM-11AM.
  - King of Pops Yoga at Historic Fourth Ward Skate Park – Sat May 27th, June 10th, June 24th and more!
  - Yoga at The Plaza. Enjoy a yoga experience outdoors every Wednesday from April to October.
  - On non-game days, there’s free yoga at The Battery Atlanta every Monday evening, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required and free parking is available.
Take a Hike at a local nature center.
Cheer on ATL UTD somewhere local. Full schedule here.
Atlanta Botanical Gardens is hosting the exhibit, “Trolls: Save the Humans” by Thomas Dambo through Sept

Plan ahead for these Coming soon events:

Recognized as one of the best outdoor festivals in Atlanta, the Piedmont Park Arts Festival returns to the heart of Midtown on Aug. 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Aug. 20 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
BeREGGAE Music & Arts Festival comes to Piedmont Park Aug. 11-13 for a fundraiser designed for the HOF Foundation and its programs centered around education and economic empowerment of Black families.
Join TWO Urban Licks and raise a glass to its newest summer offering, Taco and Tequila Thursdays. Now through Aug. 31, you are invited to enjoy three chef’s choice tacos for $20 on the spacious, dog-friendly patio.
Atlanta Black Pride Weekend is set to begin on Aug. 30 and continue through Sept. 5.
For more the 20 years the historic Grant Park neighborhood bids adieu to summer with its ever-popular Summer Shade Festival – August 26th and 27th.
Don’t forget to grab your Kirkwood Wine Stroll Tickets before the prices go up or tickets sell out!

Ongoing:

Food and Street Art Tour of the Atlanta BeltLine – Every Saturday until 11/18/2023
Enjoy family-friendly events at Colony Square on the last Tuesday of the month from April to October.
Through October, start your month off with lots of laughs from The Punchline Comedy featuring live comedy acts, drinks specials, and more! The performances occur on the first Monday of the month, last about 90 minutes, and are recommended for ages 13 and older.
Coffee and Chrome Car Show (every 2nd Saturday)

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Atlanta weekend guide: July 21, 2023

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THings to do in atlanta this weekend:
July 21st - 23rd, 2023

Art & comedy

“Wicked” is at the Fox from July 6th to 30th! (We saw this in NYC recently and highly recommend it.)
The third Friday of each month brings Friday Jazz to the High Museum of Art. There will be drinks and light bites plus the opportunity to stroll the galleries and take a docent-led tour.
Every Saturday until Oct 15, zoo goers can enjoy the Goat Painting Wild Encounter at Zoo Atlanta. Join the animal care team and “VanGoat” the artist during a painting session. Your group chooses two colors for this unique work of art, and gets to take home the painting.
Get ready for a queer reimagining of Shakespeare’s most gender-bending comedy, “Twelfth Night.” Instead of a forest, the action occurs in Provincetown. Vi falls for Reece, and a “Bad Romance” begins. See it Saturday and Sunday.
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” opens Saturday at Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse and runs through July 23.
Horizon presents “The House that will not Stand” through Aug. 6. The play is a story of desire, jealousy, murder and voodoo.
As the weather warms up, be sure you check out some of these Summer Concerts:
- Groovin’ on the Green – Sat. 6 PM – 9 PM Brook Run Park and Playground
- Summer Covers Concert Series in Decatur on Fridays
- Buckhead Village invites Atlantans to get out and enjoy the warm weather with its new Summer Fridays live music series! On Friday evenings from 4:30-6pm on Buckhead Avenue and from 6-8pm in The Veranda (through August 11),
- Summer Soul-stice music series on Saturdays at Chattahoochee Food Works
- Live musical performances in The Colony Square Plaza every Friday from April to October
- Enjoy the enchanting Music in the Garden series at Woodlands Garden in Decatur, featuring free performances in the screened-in pavilion on select Sundays.
- Jazzy Sundays in the Parks: Discovery Green – Free concert series celebrating the legacy of jazz.
- Peachtree Corners Summer concert series
- Sunday Weekend Wind Down Concert Series in Avondale Estates

More fun things!

The Atlanta Ice Cream Festival invites you to Piedmont Park on Saturday from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Admission is free, but bring your wallet because you’re going to want to treat yourself. There will be food and non-food vendors, live music, fitness routines and wellness engagement activities.
Swim for an hour at the Piedmont Park Aquatic Center then watch “Despicable Me” on a 25-foot inflatable screen. A concession stand will be open, and you must have a ticket ($15.) The Swim In Movie event starts at 7:30 p.m. and runs until 10:30 p.m.
Friday at 6 PM – 9 PM Food Truck Fridays at Neighbor’s Pub in Virginia Highlands
The Home Depot Backyard presents BackYARD Fest on Saturday from 6:30 until 11:30 pm. Watch a movie on the green, visit Truist Vendor Village, try outdoor roller-skating.
This Friday, Zoo Atlanta presents Savanna Nights for adults age 21 and older from 6 until 9 p.m. It’s a “wild” kind of happy hour, get-together or date night. Immerse yourself in the month’s theme, Superhero Night, with entertainment throughout the zoo.
Every weekend through December (weather permitting), Creator’s Market sets up on the green at Atlantic Station. The market features more than a dozen vendors selling hand-crafted products including jewelry, home décor, soaps and candles.
Hit the L.O.A. Pool Club deck for an unforgettable night to end the long, stressful work week on a high note while overlooking the city’s incredible skyline.
The Farmer’s Markets are back. For example, check out VaHi’s farmer’s market, Grant Park’s (Sun), East Point’s (Sat), Castleberry Hill (Sun), Okahurst’s (Sat), EAV market (Thursdays), Avondale Estates (Sunday) or Piedmont Park’s (Sat) Farmer’s Markets!
Midtown Atlanta Food and Cocktail Tour – Multiple days until 12/31/202
Be sure to check out some of the FREE Summer Movies Outdoors like:
- - Little 5 Points Summer Patio Parties Sat Night Cult movies
  - Movies On The Square at Colony Square
  - Pics in the Park – Pernoshal Park in Dunwoody
  - Movies on the Lawn in Uptown Atlanta
  - Screen on the Green at Atlantic Station
  - Town Green in Peachtree Corners Flicks on the Green
  - Town Brookhaven Movies
  - Reels and Wheels is Roswell’s free updated take on Food Truck Friday’s and Movies in the Park
  - Movie Night at The Works
  - Movies Under the Stars in Hapeville

For the family:

Lego Club at Joan P. Garner Library at Ponce (multiple dates until August 3rd)
Take the family strawberry picking!
Dino Safari A Walk Thru Adventure 6/1/23 – 9/4/23 at North Point Mall
Immersive Disney Animation is an innovative celebration that takes you inside the greatest films of Walt Disney Animation Studios, from their very earliest, groundbreaking features to the beloved hit movies of today from 5/4/23 to 9/30/23.
“Shaun the Sheep: Flock this Way” opens Saturday at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta and runs through Sept. 4.
Saturday at 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM Craft Time for Kids East Atlanta Library
Running through Sept. 4 at Fernbank Museum of Natural History, “Survival of the Slowest” is all about slow-moving animals. (Live sloth and other animals!)

Sports, fitness & outdoors:

The Atlanta Dream welcomes the Connecticut Sun to Gateway Center Arena for a 1 p.m. game on Saturday.
Escape the everyday and step into an enchanted evening at the Atlanta Botanical Garden’s Summer Party where magical stories of legends and lore will mystify you, capture your imagination and enrich your life through art and beauty. You can spend the evening celebrating the timelessness of the stories of goddesses, trolls, fairies and magic! Bathe in the sounds of live music in the forest from fanciful to soulful and dance the night away on the Great Lawn. Unleash your imagination with live painting, chef demonstrations, garden art, and new dance moves! Saturday, July 22, 5:30 – 9 p.m. (Early access starting at 5 p.m. for VIP.)
Want to get out of the city this weekend? Try scenic hiking trails, the shores of Lake Lanier, the idyllic grounds of Callaway Gardens or the serene beauty of Serenbe.
Atlanta Beltline Weekly Run Group – Westside
Cheer on the Atlanta Braves from the comfort of Midtown’s Living Room! In partnership with Bally Sports, Colony Square will be showing select Braves games on The Plaza big screen.
Check out ongoing Free Fitness programs for all ages and fitness levels with a variety of exercise classes open to everyone in park location throughout the City of Atlanta including:
- - Free Yoga Classes in Woodruff Park Saturdays from 10AM-11AM.
  - King of Pops Yoga at Historic Fourth Ward Skate Park – Sat May 27th, June 10th, June 24th and more!
  - Yoga at The Plaza. Enjoy a yoga experience outdoors every Wednesday from April to October.
  - On non-game days, there’s free yoga at The Battery Atlanta every Monday evening, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required and free parking is available.
Take a Hike at a local nature center.
Cheer on ATL UTD somewhere local. Full schedule here.
Atlanta Botanical Gardens is hosting the exhibit, “Trolls: Save the Humans” by Thomas Dambo through Sept

Plan ahead for these Coming soon events:

Recognized as one of the best outdoor festivals in Atlanta, the Piedmont Park Arts Festival returns to the heart of Midtown on Aug. 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Aug. 20 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
BeREGGAE Music & Arts Festival comes to Piedmont Park Aug. 11-13 for a fundraiser designed for the HOF Foundation and its programs centered around education and economic empowerment of Black families.
Join TWO Urban Licks and raise a glass to its newest summer offering, Taco and Tequila Thursdays. Now through Aug. 31, you are invited to enjoy three chef’s choice tacos for $20 on the spacious, dog-friendly patio.
A Taste of Nigeria Festival comes back to Atlanta with art, music, dance, comedy, drama, a fashion show and market Aug. 5 at the Westside Cultural Arts Center.
Atlanta Black Pride Weekend is set to begin on Aug. 30 and continue through Sept. 5.
The 20th annual Atlanta Underground Film Festival takes place Aug. 3-6 at RoleCall Theater at Ponce City Market.
For more the 20 years the historic Grant Park neighborhood bids adieu to summer with its ever-popular Summer Shade Festival.
If you want a crash course on Shakespeare, go to the Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse Aug. 5 through. Sept. 3 and let the Atlanta Shakespeare Co. educate you with the “Complete Works of William Shakespeare.” It’s an irreverent, high-speed romp thorough his 37 plays all performed by three actors. Trust us; it’s nothing like you’ve ever seen or heard before.
Don’t forget to grab your Kirkwood Wine Stroll Tickets before the prices go up or tickets sell out!

Ongoing:

Food and Street Art Tour of the Atlanta BeltLine – Every Saturday until 11/18/2023
Enjoy family-friendly events at Colony Square on the last Tuesday of the month from April to October.
Through October, start your month off with lots of laughs from The Punchline Comedy featuring live comedy acts, drinks specials, and more! The performances occur on the first Monday of the month, last about 90 minutes, and are recommended for ages 13 and older.
Coffee and Chrome Car Show (every 2nd Saturday)

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Atlanta weekend guide: July 13, 2023

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THings to do in atlanta this weekend:
July 13th - 17th, 2023

Art & comedy

“Wicked” is at the Fox from July 6th to 30th! (We saw this in NYC recently and highly recommend it.)
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” opens Saturday at Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse and runs through July 23.
Sunday at The Breman, it’s Dance Talk: In Step with Baryshnikov, starting at 2 p.m.
The second Friday of each month brings Oasis night to the High Museum of Art, starting at 6 p.m. Oasis includes yoga, art making and reflecting with works of art. Enjoy zero-proof beverages or sip a glass of wine, cultivate a community centered on art, presence and contemplative practice.
Music this week includes: Erykah Badu at State Farm Arena, T-Pain at Coca-Cola Roxy, Angie Aparo and The Infidels at Eddies Attic, The Grindhouse Nashville Showcase, Domani at The Masquerade, Killer Mike and the Midnight Revival at the Tabernacle, Starbenders with Haunt at The Loft, An Orchestral Rendition of Dr. Dre 2001 and Melissa Villasenor at City Winery
Horizon presents “The House that will not Stand” through Aug. 6. The play is a story of desire, jealousy, murder and voodoo.
As the weather warms up, be sure you check out some of these Summer Concerts:
- Groovin’ on the Green – Sat. 6 PM – 9 PM Brook Run Park and Playground
- Summer Covers Concert Series in Decatur on Fridays
- Buckhead Village invites Atlantans to get out and enjoy the warm weather with its new Summer Fridays live music series! On Friday evenings from 4:30-6pm on Buckhead Avenue and from 6-8pm in The Veranda (through August 11),
- Summer Soul-stice music series on Saturdays at Chattahoochee Food Works
- Live musical performances in The Colony Square Plaza every Friday from April to October
- Enjoy the enchanting Music in the Garden series at Woodlands Garden in Decatur, featuring free performances in the screened-in pavilion on select Sundays.
- Jazzy Sundays in the Parks: Discovery Green – Free concert series celebrating the legacy of jazz.
- Peachtree Corners Summer concert series
- Sunday Weekend Wind Down Concert Series in Avondale Estate

More fun things!

Join Hapeville’s Downtown Live series with Jazz & Seafood to enjoy the musical stylings of Major Scale Band and Nightwind Jazz. Food and beverage vendors include Got Seafood with Blazing Blue Crabs, Beer Girl, Peachtree Grub Truck, GOAP (Greatest of all Pops), Hapeville Exchange Club and Family’s Favorite. The concert is FREE to attend! Don’t forget your lawn chairs and blankets for a swingin’ evening in the park!
Fernbank After Dark: Survivor edition – Friday at 7pm
PAWty in the Park is a free, once-a-month mini-festival in the 10th Street Park to celebrate all-things dog. If you don’t have a dog, we think you will still have a blast! Occurs the third Saturday of each month through October for a DJ, pop-up food vendors, drinks, games, and more.
On Sunday, July 16th, from 1-4pm, Beetlecat is hosting a shark week event.
Every weekend through December (weather permitting), Creator’s Market sets up on the green at Atlantic Station. The market features more than a dozen vendors selling hand-crafted products including jewelry, home décor, soaps and candles.
Hit the L.O.A. Pool Club deck for an unforgettable night to end the long, stressful work week on a high note while overlooking the city’s incredible skyline.
Drag Brunch hosted by A Lot to Love Events! Enjoy the decked out brunch with themed cocktails and beers along with fabulous brunch choices while these queens turn it out!
Tickets are $17 per person and must be booked by the table or Bar Seat – Ticket proceeds help pay hard working queens, please bring DOLLAR BILLS to tip
The Farmer’s Markets are back. For example, check out VaHi’s farmer’s market, Grant Park’s (Sun), East Point’s (Sat), Castleberry Hill (Sun), Okahurst’s (Sat), EAV market (Thursdays), Avondale Estates (Sunday) or Piedmont Park’s (Sat) Farmer’s Markets!
Midtown Atlanta Food and Cocktail Tour – Multiple days until 12/31/202
Be sure to check out some of the FREE Summer Movies Outdoors like:
- - Little 5 Points Summer Patio Parties Sat Night Cult movies
  - Movies On The Square at Colony Square
  - Pics in the Park – Pernoshal Park in Dunwoody
  - Movies on the Lawn in Uptown Atlanta
  - Screen on the Green at Atlantic Station
  - Town Green in Peachtree Corners Flicks on the Green
  - Town Brookhaven Movies
  - Reels and Wheels is Roswell’s free updated take on Food Truck Friday’s and Movies in the Park
  - Movie Night at The Works
  - Movies Under the Stars in Hapeville

For the family:

Lego Club at Joan P. Garner Library at Ponce (multiple dates until August 3rd)
Take the family strawberry picking!
Dino Safari A Walk Thru Adventure 6/1/23 – 9/4/23 at North Point Mall
Immersive Disney Animation is an innovative celebration that takes you inside the greatest films of Walt Disney Animation Studios, from their very earliest, groundbreaking features to the beloved hit movies of today from 5/4/23 to 9/30/23.
“Shaun the Sheep: Flock this Way” opens Saturday at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta and runs through Sept. 4.
Saturday at 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM Craft Time for Kids East Atlanta Library
Running through Sept. 4 at Fernbank Museum of Natural History, “Survival of the Slowest” is all about slow-moving animals. (Live sloth and other animals!)

Sports, fitness & outdoors:

The Chicago White Sox are in town for the weekend for three games against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. As always, Friday night fans in attendance should remain after the last out to enjoy Friday Night Fireworks. Friday night game time is 7:20 p.m. Ahead of Saturday’s 7:15 p.m. game, fans should gather at the Georgia Power Pavilion for live music from Party Nation staring at 6 p.m. Sunday’s game, which includes a Braves lunchbox giveaway, begins at 1:35 p.m.
Soccer fans will be at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in full force at 7:30 p.m. Saturday when Atlanta United plays Orlando City FC .
Truist Park Tours – Multiple Dates
Want to get out of the city this weekend? Try scenic hiking trails, the shores of Lake Lanier, the idyllic grounds of Callaway Gardens or the serene beauty of Serenbe.
Atlanta Beltline Weekly Run Group – Westside
Cheer on the Atlanta Braves from the comfort of Midtown’s Living Room! In partnership with Bally Sports, Colony Square will be showing select Braves games on The Plaza big screen.
Check out ongoing Free Fitness programs for all ages and fitness levels with a variety of exercise classes open to everyone in park location throughout the City of Atlanta including:
- - Free Yoga Classes in Woodruff Park Saturdays from 10AM-11AM.
  - King of Pops Yoga at Historic Fourth Ward Skate Park – Sat May 27th, June 10th, June 24th and more!
  - Yoga at The Plaza. Enjoy a yoga experience outdoors every Wednesday from April to October.
  - On non-game days, there’s free yoga at The Battery Atlanta every Monday evening, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required and free parking is available.
Take a Hike at a local nature center.
Cheer on ATL UTD somewhere local. Full schedule here.
Atlanta Botanical Gardens is hosting the exhibit, “Trolls: Save the Humans” by Thomas Dambo through Sept

Plan ahead for these Coming soon events:

Don’t forget to grab your Kirkwood Wine Stroll Tickets before the prices go up or tickets sell out!

Ongoing:

Food and Street Art Tour of the Atlanta BeltLine – Every Saturday until 11/18/2023
Enjoy family-friendly events at Colony Square on the last Tuesday of the month from April to October.
Through October, start your month off with lots of laughs from The Punchline Comedy featuring live comedy acts, drinks specials, and more! The performances occur on the first Monday of the month, last about 90 minutes, and are recommended for ages 13 and older.
Coffee and Chrome Car Show (every 2nd Saturday)

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Atlanta weekend guide: June 21, 2023

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THings to do in atlanta this weekend:
July 6th - 10th, 2023

Art & comedy

It’s High Frequency Friday at the High Museum of Art, starting at 6 and running until 10 p.m.
The High Museum of Art presents UPS Second Sunday this weekend, too. That means admission is free for all visitors. Second Sundays include special family-friendly programming.
Water for Elephants” is showing at the Alliance Theatre through July 9.
“Wicked” is at the Fox from July 6th to 30th! (We saw this in NYC recently and highly recommend it.)
Smyrna Handmade Market – Sunday 11 AM – 3 PM
Comedy options include: The Tipsy Zone: Improv Comedy w/ a Tipsy Twist on The Twilight Zone, Suite presents Comedy Night ATL and ATL Comedy Fest at Clutch Atlanta
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” opens Saturday at Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse and runs through July 23.
As the weather warms up, be sure yo check out some of these Summer Concerts:
- Groovin’ on the Green – Sat. 6 PM – 9 PM Brook Run Park and Playground
- Summer Covers Concert Series in Decatur on Fridays
- Buckhead Village invites Atlantans to get out and enjoy the warm weather with its new Summer Fridays live music series! On Friday evenings from 4:30-6pm on Buckhead Avenue and from 6-8pm in The Veranda (through August 11),
- Summer Soul-stice music series on Saturdays at Chattahoochee Food Works
- Live musical performances in The Colony Square Plaza every Friday from April to October
- Enjoy the enchanting Music in the Garden series at Woodlands Garden in Decatur, featuring free performances in the screened-in pavilion on select Sundays.
- Jazzy Sundays in the Parks: Discovery Green – Free concert series celebrating the legacy of jazz.
- Peachtree Corners Summer concert serieste
- Sunday Weekend Wind Down Concert Series in Avondale Estates

More fun things!

Every weekend through December (weather permitting), Creator’s Market sets up on the green at Atlantic Station. The market features more than a dozen vendors selling hand-crafted products including jewelry, home décor, soaps and candles.
Reels and Wheels is Roswell’s free updated take on Food Truck Friday’s and Movies in the Park – Friday July 7th
Hit the L.O.A. Pool Club deck for an unforgettable night to end the long, stressful work week on a high note while overlooking the city’s incredible skyline.
It is time once again to for the BIG Food Tasting Festival at the Cobb County Fairgrounds, Marietta GA on Saturday. This is a fun-pack event with not only tons of food vendors, but business vendors, a Kidzone Area, Live entertainment, music, giveaways, prizes, and much more.
SATURDAY AT 8:30 AM – 12 PM Coffee and Chrome Car Show (every 2nd Saturday) and Third Annual Cops ‘N Cars will be held in Roswell this Sunday
The Farmer’s Markets are back. For example, check out VaHi’s farmer’s market, Grant Park’s (Sun), East Point’s (Sat), Castleberry Hill (Sun), Okahurst’s (Sat), EAV market (Thursdays), Avondale Estates (Sunday) or Piedmont Park’s (Sat) Farmer’s Markets!
Midtown Atlanta Food and Cocktail Tour – Multiple days until 12/31/202
Be sure to check out some of the FREE Summer Movies Outdoors like:
- - Little 5 Points Summer Patio Parties Sat Night Cult movies
  - Movies On The Square at Colony Square
  - Pics in the Park – Pernoshal Park in Dunwoody
  - Movies on the Lawn in Uptown Atlanta
  - Screen on the Green at Atlantic Station
  - Town Green in Peachtree Corners Flicks on the Green
  - Town Brookhaven Movies on the Tow

For the family:

“Hungry Garden” is on stage at Center for Puppetry Arts through Sunday.
Lego Club at Joan P. Garner Library at Ponce (multiple dates until August 3rd)
Take the family strawberry picking!
Dino Safari A Walk Thru Adventure 6/1/23 – 9/4/23 at North Point Mall
Immersive Disney Animation is an innovative celebration that takes you inside the greatest films of Walt Disney Animation Studios, from their very earliest, groundbreaking features to the beloved hit movies of today from 5/4/23 to 9/30/23.
“Shaun the Sheep: Flock this Way” opens Saturday at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta and runs through Sept. 4.
Saturday at 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM Craft Time for Kids East Atlanta Library
Running through Sept. 4 at Fernbank Museum of Natural History, “Survival of the Slowest” is all about slow-moving animals. (Live sloth and other animals!)

Sports, fitness & outdoors:

The 5K Stroller Roll is a 3.1-mile race for ALL runners, walkers, and those wishing to participate while pushing a baby jogger, a baby stroller, wagon, tricycle, power wheels, or any other type of wheels. – Saturday the 8th
Truist Park Tours – Multiple Dates
Want to get out of the city this weekend? Try scenic hiking trails, the shores of Lake Lanier, the idyllic grounds of Callaway Gardens or the serene beauty of Serenbe.
Atlanta Beltline Weekly Run Group – Westside
Cheer on the Atlanta Braves from the comfort of Midtown’s Living Room! In partnership with Bally Sports, Colony Square will be showing select Braves games on The Plaza big screen.
Check out ongoing Free Fitness programs for all ages and fitness levels with a variety of exercise classes open to everyone in park location throughout the City of Atlanta including:
- - Free Yoga Classes in Woodruff Park Saturdays from 10AM-11AM.
  - King of Pops Yoga at Historic Fourth Ward Skate Park – Sat May 27th, June 10th, June 24th and more!
  - Yoga at The Plaza. Enjoy a yoga experience outdoors every Wednesday from April to October.
  - On non-game days, there’s free yoga at The Battery Atlanta every Monday evening, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required and free parking is available.
Take a Hike at a local nature center.
Cheer on ATL UTD somewhere local. Full schedule here.
Atlanta Botanical Gardens is hosting the exhibit, “Trolls: Save the Humans” by Thomas Dambo through Sept

Plan ahead for these Coming soon events:

Don’t forget to grab your Kirkwood Wine Stroll Tickets before the prices go up or tickets sell out!

Ongoing:

Food and Street Art Tour of the Atlanta BeltLine – Every Saturday until 11/18/2023
Enjoy family-friendly events at Colony Square on the last Tuesday of the month from April to October.
Through October, start your month off with lots of laughs from The Punchline Comedy featuring live comedy acts, drinks specials, and more! The performances occur on the first Monday of the month, last about 90 minutes, and are recommended for ages 13 and older.
Coffee and Chrome Car Show (every 2nd Saturday)

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THings to do in atlanta this weekend:
June 29, 2023 - July 4th

Art & comedy

The Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA) celebrates Pride at its new exhibition, Level Up: Pixels, Play, & Progress. You may explore the video games that feature queer and LGBT+ themes and characters via self-guided tours throughout the month
Bank of America, Merrill, or Bank of America Private Bank credit and debit cardholders can receive FREE general admission to local cultural attractions Saturday and Sunday, July 1 and July 2
Water for Elephants” is showing at the Alliance Theatre through July 9.
Friday Line Dance at 6pm at Riverside EpiCenter
Trey Kennedy Grow Up Comedy Tour at Cobb Energy Center
Music this week includes: Lauren Morrow & Joshua Hedley live at Eddie’s Attic, Barenaked Ladies: Last Summer On Earth 2023 at Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park, Eels and Variety Playhouse, Two Friends at Coca-Cola Roxy and HE IS LEGEND with Special Guests GREYHAVEN and FOR YOUR HEALTH at Vinyl
Friday – Brews N Grooves is a monthly concert series featuring local artists and musicians as well as a live band and local vendors.
Caffeine and Octane is held the first Sunday of every month at Town Center at Cobb from 9am – 12pm and is located in the parking lot near Belk & JCPenney.
Suite presents Comedy Night ATL
As the weather warms up, be sure yo check out some of these Summer Concerts:
- Summer Covers Concert Series in Decatur on Fridays
- Summer Soul-stice music series on Saturdays at Chattahoochee Food Works
- Live musical performances in The Colony Square Plaza every Friday from April to October
- Enjoy the enchanting Music in the Garden series at Woodlands Garden in Decatur, featuring free performances in the screened-in pavilion on select Sundays.
- Jazzy Sundays in the Parks: Discovery Green – Free concert series celebrating the legacy of jazz.
- Peachtree Corners Summer concert series
- Sunday Weekend Wind Down Concert Series in Avondale Estates

More fun things!

On Friday, Georgia Aquarium welcomes back its popular event, 20,000 Beers Under the Sea
RuPaul’s Drag Race Werq the World Tour at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on Friday
American Summer Super Jam + Hot Dog Eating Contest at Sweetwater Taproom on Saturday July 1st
Georgia World Congress Center Authority presents the return of Look Up Atlanta, America’s largest metropolitan fireworks celebration, on Saturday at Centennial Olympic Park. Headlining the entertainment lineup is the Grammy Award-winning Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.
Pied Piper Parade, Concert and Fireworks in the Decatur Square
The Roof’s Fourth of July Celebration at Ponce City Market
Dunwoody 4th of July Parade
Marietta’s Fourth in the Park
4th of July Celebration Roswell Area Park
4th of July Block Party at Underground Atlanta
Stone Mountain Park’s Fantastic Fourth Celebration begins on Saturday and runs through July 5
Reels and Wheels is Roswell’s free updated take on Food Truck Friday’s and Movies in the Park – Friday July 7th
Zoo Atlanta Savanna Nights
2023 Pride Glow Party at 37 Main Avondale Estates – Friday at 7pm
The Farmer’s Markets are back. For example, check out VaHi’s farmer’s market, Grant Park’s (Sun), East Point’s (Sat), Castleberry Hill (Sun), Okahurst’s (Sat), EAV market (Thursdays), Avondale Estates (Sunday) or Piedmont Park’s (Sat) Farmer’s Markets!
Midtown Atlanta Food and Cocktail Tour – Multiple days until 12/31/202
Be sure to check out some of the FREE Summer Movies Outdoors like:
- - Movies On The Square at Colony Square
  - Pics in the Park – Pernoshal Park in Dunwoody
  - Movies on the Lawn in Uptown Atlanta
  - Screen on the Green at Atlantic Station
  - Town Green in Peachtree Corners Flicks on the Green
  - Town Brookhaven Movies on the Town

For the family:

This Saturday is Toddler Saturday at the High Museum; open to children (and their adults) ages 15 months through 3 years old. This event engages children’s creativity and explores monthly topics with related artwork, art-making activities and self-guided tours. The theme for this month is printmaking with stamps.
Lego Club at Joan P. Garner Library at Ponce (multiple dates until August 3rd)
JAWS Drive-In at The Springs Cinema & Taphouse – Sunday
Embark on an intergalactic learning experience with Captain Healthy and Safety Dog in this puppet show for kids ages 4–1. Wednesday, June 14 – Sunday, July 2
Take the family strawberry picking!
Dino Safari A Walk Thru Adventure 6/1/23 – 9/4/23 at North Point Mall
Immersive Disney Animation is an innovative celebration that takes you inside the greatest films of Walt Disney Animation Studios, from their very earliest, groundbreaking features to the beloved hit movies of today from 5/4/23 to 9/30/23.
“Shaun the Sheep: Flock this Way” opens Saturday at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta and runs through Sept. 4.
Saturday at 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM Craft Time for Kids East Atlanta Library
Running through Sept. 4 at Fernbank Museum of Natural History, “Survival of the Slowest” is all about slow-moving animals. (Live sloth and other animals!)

Sports, fitness & outdoors:

Atlanta United welcomes Philadelphia Union to Mercedes-Benz Stadium for a match at 4 p.m. Sunday.
The Atlanta Dream tips off at Gateway Center Arena at 7:30 p.m. Friday against Washington Mystics and at 3 p.m. Sunday against the Los Angeles Sparks.
A three-game series between the Atlanta Braves and the Miami Marlins begins at 7:20 p.m. Friday night at Truist Park. As always on Friday nights, fireworks will follow the game. Saturday’s 4:10 p.m. game is preceded by live music from Party Nation, starting at 2:30 p.m. on the Georgia Power Pavilion Stage at The Battery. On Sunday, first pitch occurs at 1:35 p.m. and the game features the Home Depot tools series Hammerin’ Hank bobblehead giveaway.
Want to get out of the city this weekend? Try scenic hiking trails, the shores of Lake Lanier, the idyllic grounds of Callaway Gardens or the serene beauty of Serenbe.
Atlanta Beltline Weekly Run Group – Westside
Cheer on the Atlanta Braves from the comfort of Midtown’s Living Room! In partnership with Bally Sports, Colony Square will be showing select Braves games on The Plaza big screen.
Check out ongoing Free Fitness programs for all ages and fitness levels with a variety of exercise classes open to everyone in park location throughout the City of Atlanta including:
- - Free Yoga Classes in Woodruff Park Saturdays from 10AM-11AM.
  - King of Pops Yoga at Historic Fourth Ward Skate Park – Sat May 27th, June 10th, June 24th and more!
  - Yoga at The Plaza. Enjoy a yoga experience outdoors every Wednesday from April to October.
  - On non-game days, there’s free yoga at The Battery Atlanta every Monday evening, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required and free parking is available.
Take a Hike at a local nature center.
Cheer on ATL UTD somewhere local. Full schedule here.
Atlanta Botanical Gardens is hosting the exhibit, “Trolls: Save the Humans” by Thomas Dambo through Sept

Plan ahead for these Coming soon events:

Don’t forget to grab your Kirkwood Wine Stroll Tickets before the prices go up or tickets sell out!

Ongoing:

Food and Street Art Tour of the Atlanta BeltLine – Every Saturday until 11/18/2023
Enjoy family-friendly events at Colony Square on the last Tuesday of the month from April to October.
Through October, start your month off with lots of laughs from The Punchline Comedy featuring live comedy acts, drinks specials, and more! The performances occur on the first Monday of the month, last about 90 minutes, and are recommended for ages 13 and older.

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THings to do in atlanta this weekend:
June 23, 2023

Art & comedy

The High Museum of Art opens “Samurai: Armor from the Collection of Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller” on Friday.
“The Humans” is on stage at Theatrical Outfit through Sunday. The play takes a hopeful, heartbreaking and humorous look at the decline of the American middle class and one family’s hopes and fears.
Margaret Cho at Buckhead Theatere on 6/25
WABE MixTape Block Party Sponsored by the United Way of Greater Atlanta at The Woodruff Arts Center – Sunday 2-8 pm
The Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA) celebrates Pride at its new exhibition, Level Up: Pixels, Play, & Progress. You may explore the video games that feature queer and LGBT+ themes and characters via self-guided tours throughout the month, or go to MODA for GAYmers events on Saturday for a closer look at these games. In the afternoon, take part in the GAYmers tour. If you’re more of a night owl, grab a drink at the GAYmers Tour & Game Night.
ATL COLLECTIVE PRESENTS: THE MISEDUCATION OF LAURYN HILL at City Winery Atlanta on Friday at 6:30 pm
Concerts this week include Jim Lauderdale at Eddie’s Attic, Melanie Martinez at Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park, Lindsey Lomis at Vinyl, Protomartyr at Terminal West, Rob49 at Buckhead Theatre, and Tori Amos: Ocean to Ocean Tour at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
Tiny Doors & Friends – 6/24 at ABV Gallery at Studioplex at 6 PM
Water for Elephants” is showing at the Alliance Theatre through July 9.
“For Peace I Rise,” the musical love story of civil rights activists C.T. and Octavia Geans Vivian, is playing at the Rialto Center for the Arts through June 18.
As the weather warms up, be sure yo check out some of these Summer Concerts:
- Summer Covers Concert Series in Decatur on Fridays
- Summer Soul-stice music series on Saturdays at Chattahoochee Food Works
- Live musical performances in The Colony Square Plaza every Friday from April to October
- Enjoy the enchanting Music in the Garden series at Woodlands Garden in Decatur, featuring free performances in the screened-in pavilion on select Sundays.
- Jazzy Sundays in the Parks: Discovery Green – Free concert series celebrating the legacy of jazz.
- Peachtree Corners Summer concert series
- Sunday Weekend Wind Down Concert Series in Avondale Estates

More fun things!

Taste On The Square on June 22, 2023 from 7PM – 10PM at The Plaza
Get a peep inside homes and gardens in the West End during the West End Tour of Homes & Gardens on Saturday. From 5 to 9 p.m., explore 10 homes that showcase the area’s unique character.
Join the Pride Party at Chattahoochee Food Works for a celebration filled with live entertainment, delicious food and a chance to win the “Best Pride Fit” title by showcasing your best rainbow-themed attire. Saturday, June 24 from 5 – 10 p.m.
Zoo Atlanta Savanna Nights: Pride Edition runs from 6 until 9 p.m. Friday. Leave the kiddos at home as this is an adults-only evening. Enjoy a specialty welcome cocktail. Additionally there will be mixed drinks, beer, wine and nonalcoholic beverages for an additional purchase.
BrewDog Drag Brunch – 6/25 from 11-1, full food and cocktail brunch menu and multiple queens performing. A portion of proceeds go to LostNFound Youth.
Pride Party Amateur Drag Wine Tasting Night 6/24 at 5:30.
Don’t miss out on this enchanting ‘Taylor Swift Themed Night’ as part of Illuminariums’ After Dark experience.
Chefs Market: Asian Night Market at Pratt Pullman District – Friday 5-9 pm.
Want to get out of the city this weekend? Try scenic hiking trails, the shores of Lake Lanier, the idyllic grounds of Callaway Gardens or the serene beauty of Serenbe.
The Farmer’s Markets are back. For example, check out VaHi’s farmer’s market, Grant Park’s (Sun), East Point’s (Sat), Castleberry Hill (Sun), Okahurst’s (Sat), EAV market (Thursdays), Avondale Estates (Sunday) or Piedmont Park’s (Sat) Farmer’s Markets!
Midtown Atlanta Food and Cocktail Tour – Multiple days until 12/31/202
Be sure to check out some of the FREE Summer Movies Outdoors like:
- - Movies On The Square at Colony Square
  - Pics in the Park – Pernoshal Park in Dunwoody
  - Movies on the Lawn in Uptown Atlanta
  - Screen on the Green at Atlantic Station
  - Town Green in Peachtree Corners Flicks on the Green
  - Town Brookhaven Movies on the Town

For the family:

Summer Break Art Truck – Chattahoochee Food Works – Kids can unleash their artistic flair at this Summer Break Art Truck event, hosted by Brella Studio, by painting their own masterpieces on the art truck or enjoying engaging arts and crafts activities inside, suitable for all ages with eco-friendly materials. Wednesday, June 21 – Friday, June 23 atNoon
Saturday at noon, 1, 2 and 3 p.m. the National Center for Civil and Human Rights presents Kidspiration, an interactive program teaching kids ages 4-12 how to tap their power to influence the world around them and be active citizens.
CoComelon Party Time – Step into the vibrant world of CoComelon with an immersive experience designed for little kids. Friday, June 16 – Sunday, June 25.
Embark on an intergalactic learning experience with Captain Healthy and Safety Dog in this puppet show for kids ages 4–1. Wednesday, June 14 – Sunday, July 2
Take the family strawberry picking!
Dino Safari A Walk Thru Adventure 6/1/23 – 9/4/23 at North Point Mall
Immersive Disney Animation is an innovative celebration that takes you inside the greatest films of Walt Disney Animation Studios, from their very earliest, groundbreaking features to the beloved hit movies of today from 5/4/23 to 9/30/23.
“Shaun the Sheep: Flock this Way” opens Saturday at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta and runs through Sept. 4.
Saturday at 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM Craft Time for Kids East Atlanta Library
Opening Saturday and running through Sept. 4 at Fernbank Museum of Natural History, “Survival of the Slowest” is all about slow-moving animals.
Fernbank Museum of Natural History opens an outdoor exhibit, “Flora, Fauna & Flight”. The exhibit runs through Aug. 27.
Illuminarium has launched a new addition to its SPACE spectacle, an interactive James Webb Space Telescope Experience

Sports, fitness & outdoors:

See elite fighters from the Professional Fighters League (PFL) starting at 6 p.m. Friday at Overtime Elite Arena at Atlantic Station. Fights will feature welterweights and lightweights.
The Atlanta Dream tips off at Gateway Center Arena at 7:30 p.m. Friday against New York Liberty.
Tips for Growing Your Own Edible Garden at Breman Museum – Saturday 2-3:30 PM
Atlanta Beltline Weekly Run Group – Westside
Cheer on the Atlanta Braves from the comfort of Midtown’s Living Room! In partnership with Bally Sports, Colony Square will be showing select Braves games on The Plaza big screen.
Check out ongoing Free Fitness programs for all ages and fitness levels with a variety of exercise classes open to everyone in park location throughout the City of Atlanta including:
- - Free Yoga Classes in Woodruff Park Saturdays from 10AM-11AM.
  - King of Pops Yoga at Historic Fourth Ward Skate Park – Sat May 27th, June 10th, June 24th and more!
  - Yoga at The Plaza. Enjoy a yoga experience outdoors every Wednesday from April to October.
  - On non-game days, there’s free yoga at The Battery Atlanta every Monday evening, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required and free parking is available.
Soccer Scrimmage Sundays (Coed) at Peidmont Park – Multiple Dates at 11 AM
Take a Hike at a local nature center.
Cheer on ATL UTD somewhere local. Full schedule here.
Atlanta Botanical Gardens is hosting the exhibit, “Trolls: Save the Humans” by Thomas Dambo through Sept

Plan ahead for these Coming soon events:

Don’t forget to grab your Kirkwood Wine Stroll Tickets before the prices go up or tickets sell out!

Ongoing:

Food and Street Art Tour of the Atlanta BeltLine – Every Saturday until 11/18/2023
Enjoy family-friendly events at Colony Square on the last Tuesday of the month from April to October.
Through October, start your month off with lots of laughs from The Punchline Comedy featuring live comedy acts, drinks specials, and more! The performances occur on the first Monday of the month, last about 90 minutes, and are recommended for ages 13 and older.

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Atlanta weekend guide: June 15, 2023

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THings to do in atlanta this weekend:
June 15, 2023

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Atlanta Symphony Orchestra music director Nathalie Stutzman conducts Beethoven and Boléro this weekend at Atlanta Symphony Hall during the orchestra’s season finale. Performances are Thursday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m.
James Taylor and His All-Star Band at State Farm Arena, STYX at the Fox Theatre
Noah Kahan at Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park
Anthony Hamilton at Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park
Adam Hood at Eddies Attic
Spaghetti Junction playing in the Decatur Square Friday at 7pm
Larry the Cable Guy at Atlanta Symphony Hall
Get jazzed Friday from 6 until 10 p.m. during Friday Jazz at the High Museum of Art.
Mr. Gay Southern America at Vinyl
Modern Atlanta Dance (MAD) Festival 2023 at Emory Performing Arts Center
Water for Elephants” is showing at the Alliance Theatre through July 9.
“For Peace I Rise,” the musical love story of civil rights activists C.T. and Octavia Geans Vivian, is playing at the Rialto Center for the Arts through June 18.
Be sure to check out some of the FREE Summer Movies Outdoors like:
- - Movies On The Square at Colony Square
  - Pics in the Park – Pernoshal Park in Dunwoody
  - Movies on the Lawn in Uptown Atlanta
  - Screen on the Green at Atlantic Station
  - Town Green in Peachtree Corners Flicks on the Green
  - Town Brookhaven Movies on the Town
As the weather warms up, be sure yo check out some of these Summer Concerts:
- Summer Soul-stice music series on Saturdays at Chattahoochee Food Works
- Live musical performances in The Colony Square Plaza every Friday from April to October
- Enjoy the enchanting Music in the Garden series at Woodlands Garden in Decatur, featuring free performances in the screened-in pavilion on select Sundays.
- Jazzy Sundays in the Parks: Discovery Green – Free concert series celebrating the legacy of jazz.
- Peachtree Corners Summer concert series
- Sunday Weekend Wind Down Concert Series in Avondale Estates

More fun things!

Food Truck Friday in VaHi – Friday 6pm
Experience Atlanta’s Juneteenth Parade and Festival, a celebration of freedom and unity featuring live music, cultural activities, delectable cuisine, and a vibrant parade. Friday, June 16 – Sunday, June 18.
Celebrate Juneteenth at historic Oakland Cemetery with a family-friendly event featuring live music, food vendors, children’s storytelling, tours, a vendor market and more. Join in honoring the significance of Juneteenth and the achievements and economic reconstruction of the African American community. Saturday, June 17 from 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Celebrate Juneteenth at the Atlanta History Center with live music, food, storytelling, interactive crafts and workshops on Black genealogy and preserving family artifacts.
Also be sure to check out the Juneteenth celebrations in East Point and Clarkston
Mayfield Creamery 100th Birthday Bash in Piedmont Park – 6/17
The Great Georgia Balloon Festival at the Atlanta Motor Speedway – June 16th and 17th.
The Summer Solstice marks a time of celebration, of honoring the light, and our connection to the sun + the earth. Colony Square will welcome the sunrise on Friday, June 16th from 6:00am to 7:30am.
Alive in Roswell is a free, family-friendly monthly festival with music, food trucks, vendors and more held every third Thursday from April to October on Historic Canton Street. Thursday, June 15 from 5 – 9 p.m.
Want to get out of the city this weekend? Try scenic hiking trails, the shores of Lake Lanier, the idyllic grounds of Callaway Gardens or the serene beauty of Serenbe.
The Museum of Illusions is open at Atlantic Station.
The Farmer’s Markets are back. For example, check out VaHi’s farmer’s market, Grant Park’s (Sun), East Point’s (Sat), Castleberry Hill (Sun), Okahurst’s (Sat), EAV market (Thursdays), Avondale Estates (Sunday) or Piedmont Park’s (Sat) Farmer’s Markets!
Midtown Atlanta Food and Cocktail Tour – Multiple days until 12/31/2023

For the family:

Zoo Atlanta will celebrate “Willie B. Day” on Father’s Day. You may enjoy special Keeper Talks from the Gorilla Care Team, interactive educational activities on the Takamenda Gorilla Deck and a chance to spot the late legend’s newest grandchild, Willie B. III. Activities will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Celebrate Father’s Day at Family Food Fest Atlanta, a multicultural charity fundraiser and food-tasting event that brings families together to enjoy a wide array of delicious dishes. Sunday, June 18 from 3 – 6 p.m
CoComelon Party Time – Step into the vibrant world of CoComelon with an immersive experience designed for little kids. Friday, June 16 – Sunday, June 25.
Embark on an intergalactic learning experience with Captain Healthy and Safety Dog in this puppet show for kids ages 4–1. Wednesday, June 14 – Sunday, July 2
Take the family strawberry picking!
Dino Safari A Walk Thru Adventure 6/1/23 – 9/4/23 at North Point Mall
Immersive Disney Animation is an innovative celebration that takes you inside the greatest films of Walt Disney Animation Studios, from their very earliest, groundbreaking features to the beloved hit movies of today from 5/4/23 to 9/30/23.
“Shaun the Sheep: Flock this Way” opens Saturday at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta and runs through Sept. 4.
Saturday at 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM Craft Time for Kids East Atlanta Library
Opening Saturday and running through Sept. 4 at Fernbank Museum of Natural History, “Survival of the Slowest” is all about slow-moving animals.
Fernbank Museum of Natural History opens an outdoor exhibit, “Flora, Fauna & Flight”. The exhibit runs through Aug. 27.
Illuminarium has launched a new addition to its SPACE spectacle, an interactive James Webb Space Telescope Experience

Sports, fitness & outdoors:

See elite fighters from the Professional Fighters League (PFL)starting at 6 p.m. Friday at Overtime Elite Arena at Atlantic Station.
The Atlanta Braves and the Colorado Rockies play four games at Truist Park starting Thursday and running through Sunday. There is a Pride ticket package for the Thursday game, which begins at 7:20 p.m.
Juneteenth ATL 5K at Chastain Park
Atlanta Beltline Weekly Run Group – Westside
Cheer on the Atlanta Braves from the comfort of Midtown’s Living Room! In partnership with Bally Sports, Colony Square will be showing select Braves games on The Plaza big screen.
Check out ongoing Free Fitness programs for all ages and fitness levels with a variety of exercise classes open to everyone in park location throughout the City of Atlanta including:
- - Free Yoga Classes in Woodruff Park Saturdays from 10AM-11AM.
  - King of Pops Yoga at Historic Fourth Ward Skate Park – Sat May 27th, June 10th, June 24th and more!
  - Yoga at The Plaza. Enjoy a yoga experience outdoors every Wednesday from April to October.
  - On non-game days, there’s free yoga at The Battery Atlanta every Monday evening, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required and free parking is available.
Soccer Scrimmage Sundays (Coed) at Peidmont Park – Multiple Dates at 11 AM
Take a Hike at a local nature center.
Cheer on ATL UTD somewhere local. Full schedule here.
Atlanta Botanical Gardens is hosting the exhibit, “Trolls: Save the Humans” by Thomas Dambo through Sept.

Plan ahead for these Coming soon events:

Taste On The Square on June 22, 2023 from 7PM – 10PM at The Plaza
Don’t forget to grab your Kirkwood Wine Stroll Tickets before the prices go up or tickets sell out!
Join the Pride Party at Chattahoochee Food Works for a celebration filled with live entertainment, delicious food and a chance to win the “Best Pride Fit” title by showcasing your best rainbow-themed attire. Saturday, June 24 from 5 – 10 p.m.
The countdown is on until Drake and 21 Savage take the State Farm Arena stage on Saturday, July 1, and Sunday, July 2. Check out more concerts coming to Atlanta this summer including the one and only Beyonce in August.
Summer Break Art Truck – Chattahoochee Food Works – Kids can unleash their artistic flair at this Summer Break Art Truck event, hosted by Brella Studio, by painting their own masterpieces on the art truck or enjoying engaging arts and crafts activities inside, suitable for all ages with eco-friendly materials. Wednesday, June 21 – Friday, June 23 atNoon

Ongoing:

Food and Street Art Tour of the Atlanta BeltLine – Every Saturday until 11/18/2023
Enjoy family-friendly events at Colony Square on the last Tuesday of the month from April to October.
Through October, start your month off with lots of laughs from The Punchline Comedy featuring live comedy acts, drinks specials, and more! The performances occur on the first Monday of the month, last about 90 minutes, and are recommended for ages 13 and older.

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Atlanta weekend guide: June 8, 2023

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THings to do in atlanta this weekend:
June 8, 2023

Art & comedy

Boz Scaggs & Keb’ Mo’ Saturday at 8am at The Fox Theatre
UPS Second Sunday – High Museum of Art High Museum of Art offers free admission on the second Sunday of each month, making breathtaking art accessible to all. The whole family can enjoy special exhibits, art-making workshops and performances. June 11th.
The Atlanta Fringe Festival occurs at various venues through Sunday. Enjoy live improv, comedy, theater, puppetry, storytelling, circus arts and more by indie artists from across the world. The 2023 festival takes place over one jam-packed week in venues throughout Little Five Points, East Atlanta Village and Old Fourth Ward.
“Water for Elephants” is showing at the Alliance Theatre through July 9.
“For Peace I Rise,” the musical love story of civil rights activists C.T. and Octavia Geans Vivian, is playing at the Rialto Center for the Arts through June 18.
The Atlanta Opera (who we are honored to have as a Mint Mobile Detail member!) presents the 96-Hour Opera Project at the Ray Charles Performing Arts Center at Morehouse College this weekend. Featuring melodies and performances of composers and librettists from across the country, this event is your chance to enjoy their 10-minute operas.
On Tuesdays, Buteco at EAV’s Southern Feed Store hosts an entertaining Open Mic night with comedy, music, poetry and more! Every Tuesday (June 6, 13, 20 and 27); at 8 p.m.
As the weather warms up, be sure yo check out some of these Summer Concerts:
- Summer Soul-stice music series on Saturdays at Chattahoochee Food Works
- Live musical performances in The Colony Square Plaza every Friday from April to October
- Enjoy the enchanting Music in the Garden series at Woodlands Garden in Decatur, featuring free performances in the screened-in pavilion on select Sundays.
- Jazzy Sundays in the Parks: Discovery Green – Free concert series celebrating the legacy of jazz.
- Peachtree Corners Summer concert series
- Sunday Weekend Wind Down Concert Series in Avondale Estates

More fun things!

Experience the 38th annual Virginia-Highland Summerfest, a vibrant celebration of art, music, and community in Atlanta’s picturesque Virginia-Highland neighborhood. Enjoy an artist market, crafts, live music, children’s activities, delicious food and more. June 10th.
Reynoldstown Movie Night & Fundraiser for Neighbor in Need – Friday at 7:30 PM
A Taste of Grove Park – Saturday 7PM-9:30PM.
Experience the lively Sundown Social in Sandy Springs, a neighborhood gathering with live music, great food and signature cocktails. Don’t miss out on the exciting calendar of themed events and entertainment each week. Select Thursdays (June 15, 22 and 29) at 5:30 p.m.
Midnight Market – A late night foodie event at Atlantic Station – Friday 6PM-Midnight
Black Joy Summer Kickoff at Ponce City Market – Friday 4 PM-7 PM
Fernbank After Dark: Brews & Bootlegging – Friday 7-11 PM
Be sure to check out some of the FREE Summer Movies Outdoors like:
- - Movies On The Square at Colony Square
  - Pics in the Park – Pernoshal Park in Dunwoody
  - Movies on the Lawn in Uptown Atlanta
  - Screen on the Green at Atlantic Station
  - Town Green in Peachtree Corners Flicks on the Green
  - Town Brookhaven Movies on the Town
Alive in Roswell is a free, family-friendly monthly festival with music, food trucks, vendors and more held every third Thursday from April to October on Historic Canton Street. Thursday, June 15 from 5 – 9 p.m.
Want to get out of the city this weekend? Try scenic hiking trails, the shores of Lake Lanier, the idyllic grounds of Callaway Gardens or the serene beauty of Serenbe.
The Museum of Illusions is open at Atlantic Station.
The Farmer’s Markets are back. For example, check out VaHi’s farmer’s market, Grant Park’s (Sun), East Point’s (Sat), Castleberry Hill (Sun), Okahurst’s (Sat), EAV market (Thursdays), Avondale Estates (Sunday) or Piedmont Park’s (Sat) Farmer’s Markets!
Midtown Atlanta Food and Cocktail Tour – Multiple days until 12/31/2023

For the family:

Take the family strawberry picking!
Dino Safari A Walk Thru Adventure 6/1/23 – 9/4/23 at North Point Mall
Immersive Disney Animation is an innovative celebration that takes you inside the greatest films of Walt Disney Animation Studios, from their very earliest, groundbreaking features to the beloved hit movies of today from 5/4/23 to 9/30/23.
Join the fun at Tot Spot, an event for kids ages 5 and under, with snacks, crafts, sing-alongs and an underwater adventure hosted by The Little Mermaid’s Ariel. atlanticstation.com/tot-spot; Tuesday, June 13 from 10 a.m. to noon
“Shaun the Sheep: Flock this Way” opens Saturday at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta and runs through Sept. 4.
Saturday at 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM Craft Time for Kids East Atlanta Library
Opening Saturday and running through Sept. 4 at Fernbank Museum of Natural History, “Survival of the Slowest” is all about slow-moving animals.
Fernbank Museum of Natural History opens an outdoor exhibit, “Flora, Fauna & Flight”. The exhibit runs through Aug. 27.
Illuminarium has launched a new addition to its SPACE spectacle, an interactive James Webb Space Telescope Experience

Sports, fitness & outdoors:

Atlanta United welcomes D.C. United to Mercedes-Benz Stadium Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
The Atlanta Dream plays at home twice this weekend. The Dream takes on New York Liberty at Gateway Center Arena on Friday at 7:30 p.m. On Sunday, the Dream welcomes the Connecticut Sun to Gateway Center Arena for a 4 p.m. tip off.
The Atlanta Braves and the Washington Nationals play three games at Truist Park this weekend.
Find the action at Silverbacks Park on Saturday when Rugby ATL welcomes the New York Ironworkers. Game time: 8 p.m.
Cheer on the Atlanta Braves from the comfort of Midtown’s Living Room! In partnership with Bally Sports, Colony Square will be showing select Braves games on The Plaza big screen.
Check out ongoing Free Fitness programs for all ages and fitness levels with a variety of exercise classes open to everyone in park location throughout the City of Atlanta including:
- - Free Yoga Classes in Woodruff Park Saturdays from 10AM-11AM.
  - King of Pops Yoga at Historic Fourth Ward Skate Park – Sat May 27th, June 10th, June 24th and more!
  - Yoga at The Plaza. Enjoy a yoga experience outdoors every Wednesday from April to October.
  - On non-game days, there’s free yoga at The Battery Atlanta every Monday evening, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required and free parking is available.
Soccer Scrimmage Sundays (Coed) at Peidmont Park – Multiple Dates at 11 AM
Take a Hike at a local nature center.
Cheer on ATL UTD somewhere local. Full schedule here.
Atlanta Botanical Gardens is hosting the exhibit, “Trolls: Save the Humans” by Thomas Dambo through Sept.

Plan ahead for these Coming soon events:

Next Weekend:

Experience Atlanta’s Juneteenth Parade and Festival, a celebration of freedom and unity featuring live music, cultural activities, delectable cuisine, and a vibrant parade. Friday, June 16 – Sunday, June 18.
Celebrate Juneteenth at historic Oakland Cemetery with a family-friendly event featuring live music, food vendors, children’s storytelling, tours, a vendor market and more. Join in honoring the significance of Juneteenth and the achievements and economic reconstruction of the African American community. Saturday, June 17 from 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Celebrate Juneteenth at the Atlanta History Center with live music, food, storytelling, interactive crafts and workshops on Black genealogy and preserving family artifacts.
Celebrate Father’s Day at the College Football Hall of Fame with complimentary admission for dads (with one paid ticket) and a chance to win a $25 gift card to The Home Depot for the first 100 dads. Enjoy interactive fun on the indoor football field and create lasting memories with your dad.
The Great Georgia Balloon Festival at the Atlanta Motor Speedway – June 16th and 17th.
The Summer Solstice marks a time of celebration, of honoring the light, and our connection to the sun + the earth. Colony Square will welcome the sunrise on Friday, June 16th from 6:00am to 7:30am.

And Beyond:

Taste On The Square on June 22, 2023 from 7PM – 10PM at The Plaza
Don’t forget to grab your Kirkwood Wine Stroll Tickets before the prices go up or tickets sell out!
Join the Pride Party at Chattahoochee Food Works for a celebration filled with live entertainment, delicious food and a chance to win the “Best Pride Fit” title by showcasing your best rainbow-themed attire. Saturday, June 24 from 5 – 10 p.m.
The countdown is on until Drake and 21 Savage take the State Farm Arena stage on Saturday, July 1, and Sunday, July 2. Check out more concerts coming to Atlanta this summer including the one and only Beyonce in August.

Family Events Coming Soon:

Summer Break Art Truck – Chattahoochee Food Works – Kids can unleash their artistic flair at this Summer Break Art Truck event, hosted by Brella Studio, by painting their own masterpieces on the art truck or enjoying engaging arts and crafts activities inside, suitable for all ages with eco-friendly materials. Wednesday, June 21 – Friday, June 23 at Noon
Celebrate Father’s Day at Family Food Fest Atlanta, a multicultural charity fundraiser and food-tasting event that brings families together to enjoy a wide array of delicious dishes. Sunday, June 18 from 3 – 6 p.m
CoComelon Party Time – Step into the vibrant world of CoComelon with an immersive experience designed for little kids. Friday, June 16 – Sunday, June 25.
Embark on an intergalactic learning experience with Captain Healthy and Safety Dog in this puppet show for kids ages 4–1. Wednesday, June 14 – Sunday, July 2

Ongoing:

Food and Street Art Tour of the Atlanta BeltLine – Every Saturday until 11/18/2023
Enjoy family-friendly events at Colony Square on the last Tuesday of the month from April to October.
Through October, start your month off with lots of laughs from The Punchline Comedy featuring live comedy acts, drinks specials, and more! The performances occur on the first Monday of the month, last about 90 minutes, and are recommended for ages 13 and older.

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THings to do in atlanta this weekend: august 17th - 19th, 2023

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THings to do in atlanta this weekend: June 23, 2023

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THings to do in atlanta this weekend: June 15, 2023

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THings to do in atlanta this weekend: June 8, 2023

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