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This is one of those weekends in Atlanta that they warn you about: Good food, live music, sports and parties are everywhere. There are so many things to do in Atlanta this weekend, it’s hard to keep up, but let’s try, shall we?
Things to do in Atlanta this week
Things to do in Atlanta this weekend include parties, conventions, comedians concerts, spring festivals and much, much more.
Best bets: Atlanta Summer Beer Festival
Photo caption: Youtube The Atlanta Summer Beer Festival takes place at Historic Fourth Ward Park on Saturday, June 15, 2019 from 4pm-8pm. Get the deets.
Best bets: This weekend – June 14: The Pregame
View this post on InstagramCome out to the PreGame reunion on June 14. The festivities will be held at 485 Flats Shoals Drive Dr., Atlanta Ga 30316.
Marsha Abrosius: Atlanta performance
Singer Marsha Ambrosius is set to perform Sunday June 16 at Monticello at 2000 Powers Ferry Rd in Marietta.
Atlanta has so much to do that you need a curated guide to help you sort through it all. Make sure you subscribe to our #ATLHaps newsletter that gives you a weekly tab of Atlanta events you don’t want to miss.
Things to do in Atlanta on Monday, June 10, 2019
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Joe Menn – “Cult of the Dead Cow”7:00 p.m. / Jimmy Carter Library and Museum
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Library on the Lawn10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. / Woodruff Park
Things to do in Atlanta on Tuesday, June 11, 2019
- Library on the Lawn 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. / Woodruff Park
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Five Guys Named Moethrough 6/30/2019 / The Balzer Theater at Herren’s
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Murder Impossible: NiteFort Editionthrough 7/31/2019 / Agatha’s “A Taste of Mystery” Dinner Theatre
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Doc McStuffins: The Exhibitthrough 9/8/2019 / The Children’s Museum of Atlanta
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Historic Downtown Architecture Audio Tour by American Institute of Architectsthrough 12/31/2019 / Candler Building
Things to do in Atlanta on Wednesday, June 12, 2019
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Bellina Alimentari’s 3 Wine 3 Cheese Class6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. / Ponce City Market
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Library on the Lawn10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. / Woodruff Park
Things to do in Atlanta on Thursday, June 13, 2019
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FEEcon 20198:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. / Atlanta Marriott Marquis
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Peachtree Center Green Market11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Things to do in Atlanta on Friday, June 14, 2019
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Food Truck Fridays11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. / Woodruff Park
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The Salty Bees: A Raunchy Feminist Comedy Extravaganza8pm-9pm / The Village Theatre
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FEEcon 20198:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. / Atlanta Marriott Marquis
- Juneteenth Atlanta Parade & Music Festival
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Things to do in Atlanta on Saturday, June 15, 2019
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Atlanta from the Ashes: Downtown History Tour12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. / Woodruff Park
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Hot 107.9 Birthday Bash6:00 p.m. / State Farm Arena
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Jenna Brayton – “Yes She Can”1:00 p.m. / Jimmy Carter Library and Museum
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Juneteenth at Oakland Cemetery5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. / Oakland Cemetery
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Yoga in the Park9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. / Woodruff Park
- Juneteenth Atlanta Parade & Music Festival
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FEEcon 20198:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. / Atlanta Marriott Marquis
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View this post on InstagramWhere to eat this week
Babalu’s June Taco of the Month features crawfish tails fried with cornmeal. Go to the Midtown Atlanta location or another one to enjoy. See food specials here.
Explore Atlanta at your own pace
First, to find all the good things happening in the city this week, all you have to do is take a look at downtown Atlanta. That’s where some of the best restaurants are as well as where the visitors, namely tourists, are. CNN Center often has something cool going on! Check out these events in Atlanta today and this week and this weekend:
- For a month’s view: The Official Atlanta Events Calendar
- For a more immediate look, check Things to do in Atlanta This Week
Here are more articles from AtlantaFi.com you might like:
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Atlanta rapper Playboi Carti is making waves with as the hype rises for the release of his third full-length album, “Whole Lotta Red.”The artist, born Jordan Carter, lives in a Buckhead mansion with his girlfriend, Aussie rapper Iggy Azalea.While some people evidently know this, most of hip-hop-dom found this out from a recent interview with Fader magazine.Playboi Carti: Atlanta is home of hip-hop
During the sitdown, Playboi Carti makes it known that his hometown of Atlanta has the music game on lock.“This is the home of the whole hip-hop,” he tells Fader. “Niggas ain’t f*** with us on this music s**, and I ain’t just talking about me.”Atlanta music has certainly made a name for itself over the past 30 years. But it really took off with the creation of LaFace Records in the late 1980s and early 1990s.That’s what propelled a young Andre Benjamin to tell the hip-hop world at the Source Awards that “Atlanta got something to say.”Playboi Carti has a point that the ATL is likely where the next big music superstar will come from. He says when he big ups Atlanta’s musical success, it’s not a reference to himself.Atlanta artists with #1 or #2 singles
“I’m talking about the next nigga that we don’t even know about right now, making a song. He’s from Atlanta,” he tells Fader.Is Playboi Carti just blowing smoke? Or does he know a thing or two about ATL music?Here are the Atlanta artists with #1 and #2 singles — from CeeLo, to TLC, Monica, Ludacris, Lil Jon, Ciara, Outkast, Usher, T.I. … (takes a breath)… Shop Boyz, DL4, Young Jeezy, Toni Braxton … and many more.CONCERTS OUTROThere are so many Atlanta events popping off every week it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest gatherings, Atlanta happenings, parties and more delivered to your inbox.
Things to do in Atlanta on a weekly basis can range from going golfing mid-week to checking out the latest restaurant openings. At AtlantaFi.com, we curate the city for you!
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In the new episode of “Love and Hip Hop: Atlanta,” Rasheeda confronts her husband Kirk Frost about some clandestine texting he’s been doing with his baby mother Jasmine.
The Frosts have been through a lot in the last few seasons of the show, which has been a hit for VH1.
Love & Hip Hop Atlanta: Rasheeda confronts Kirk
Also, this episode Karlie and Pooh agree to take a polygraph test to squash their beef, and Spice touches down in Trinidad for a performance.
With more than 700 movie and TV projects just in the last few years, the film industry has generated more than $9 billion for the state of Georgia.There are so many movies filmed in Atlanta these days that it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest movie casting calls, celeb sightings and Atlanta happenings delivered to your inbox.Want to work in Georgia film & TV? Here are the latest Atlanta casting calls
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If you like to shop and eat, you’re going to love this. On Saturday June 22, 2019, the second annual Foodies & Fashionistas Food, Fashion and Beauty Expo Experience is set to take place in Atlanta.
Foodies & Fashionistas will be held at BIO BIO The Beauty Place at 75 John Wesley Dobbs Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303.
Foodies & Fashionistas Food, Fashion and Beauty Expo Experience in Atlanta
The Ultimate Closet and BIO BIO The Beauty Place have partnered with a few of your favorite local Foods, Fashion Finds and Beauty Professionals to offer men and women alike The Ultimate Fashion + Fine Dining Experience
This year is round 2! The event has partnered with BCBG Maxazria and other major brands.
Atlanta has so much to do that you need a curated guide to help you sort through it all. Make sure you subscribe to our #ATLHaps newsletter that gives you a weekly tab of Atlanta events you don’t want to miss.
Explore Atlanta at your own pace
First, to find all the good things happening in the city this week, all you have to do is take a look at downtown Atlanta. That’s where some of the best restaurants are as well as where the visitors, namely tourists, are. CNN Center often has something cool going on! Check out these events in Atlanta today and this week and this weekend:
- For a month’s view: The Official Atlanta Events Calendar
- For a more immediate look, check Things to do in Atlanta This Week
Here are more articles from AtlantaFi.com you might like:
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Longtime music couple Kindred & The Family Soul are swinging through Atlanta and performing on June 13, 2019 at St. James Live in Atlanta.
Earlier this year the couple celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary with an Atlanta performance.
Kindred the Family Soul: Thursday June 13 at 8 PM
Now, Kindred & The Family Soul will be at 3220 Butner Rd Suite 240, Atlanta, Georgia 30331.
Tickets on sale now at StJamesLiveATL.com
The musical couple, who have four daughters and a son, say the key to their success has been their ability to stay true to their music roots, which fans appreciate.
“We always strive to, for lack of a better phrase, ‘keep it real,’ you know what I mean?” they told Soultracks.com in an interview. “A lot of different people feel where we’re coming from, they understand who we are and what our message is. It just comes down to encouraging people, by example, to be who they are and to really celebrate that.”
There are so many Atlanta events popping off every week it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest gatherings, Atlanta happenings, parties and more delivered to your inbox.
Things to do in Atlanta on a weekly basis can range from going golfing mid-week to checking out the latest restaurant openings. At AtlantaFi.com, we curate the city for you!
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“Bad Boys for Life,” the third installment of the cop franchise, wrapped filming in Atlanta recently.
The blockbuster film starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence had been shooting around metro Atlanta for the past few months.
‘Bad Boys for Life’ done filming in Atlanta
The movie also stars Emily Towles, Theresa Randle as Theresa Burnett, Marcus’s wife and Gabrielle Union as Syd Burnett, Mike’s fiancee.
The film is set to be released on January 17, 2020.
Atlanta has become a movie mecca in recent years and Georgia has been a favorite location for TV productions since the state instituted generous tax breaks for film companies that agree to shoot locally. Projects from CBS, NBC, HBO, BET and more are slated to shoot in the metro area in 2018-19 and the foreseeable future.
With more than 700 movie and TV projects just in the last few years, the film industry has generated more than $9 billion for the state of Georgia.There are so many movies filmed in Atlanta these days that it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest movie casting calls, celeb sightings and Atlanta happenings delivered to your inbox.Want to work in Georgia film & TV? Here are the latest Atlanta casting calls
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Atlanta Falcons receiver Julio Jones has reported to minicamp, days after concern rose that he was going to skip the OTAs, which are voluntary workouts.
Jones was not the only one who showed up, according to NFL.com. Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett, middle linebacker Deion Jones and defensive end Vic Beasley, all appeared this week at the team facility in Flowery Branch.
Julio Jones is working with the ballclub on a new contract that would make him one of the highest-paid wide receivers in the league.
Read more: See the Atlanta Falcons 2019 opponents
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HBO is hiring actors and extras in Atlanta for its “Watchmen” series. The production is filming under the code name “Brooklyn.”
Casting directors are looking for extras to work in Union City on June 11, 12, 18, and 19.
Here are details on the casting call:
BROOKLYN
Seeking Caucasian Males
Age 30-50Rate: 75/8
Date: 6/11, 6/12, 6/18, 6/19
Location: Union CityPlease email Extras@RoseLockeCasting.com for the following roles
Include 3 pics (head, body and selfie holding a piece of paper with date written on within the last two weeks) age, ht, wt, all sizes and contact info.Subject: ROR
Here’s a sneak peek at ‘Watchmen’ on HBO
Atlanta has become a movie mecca in recent years and Georgia has been a favorite location for TV productions since the state instituted generous tax breaks for film companies that agree to shoot locally. Projects from CBS, NBC, HBO, BET and more are slated to shoot in the metro area in 2018-19 and the foreseeable future.
With more than 700 movie and TV projects just in the last few years, the film industry has generated more than $9 billion for the state of Georgia.There are so many movies filmed in Atlanta these days that it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest movie casting calls, celeb sightings and Atlanta happenings delivered to your inbox.Want to work in Georgia film & TV? Here are the latest Atlanta casting calls
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The Atlanta Summer Beer Festival kicks off Saturday, June 15, 2019 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Historic Fourth Ward Park.
The festival will feature more than 200 beers, many from local Atlanta breweries, as well as wine varieties.
Atlanta Summer Beer Festival 2019: Everything you need to know
There will be plenty of fun attractions and activities to enjoy this year, including live music on the main stage.
Tickets are $40 advance, $45 after June 8, and $55 day of event. Tickets are now on sale.
Your ticket price includes a souvenir cup, entertainment, and all of your beer, wine and cider samples.Where will the Atlanta Summer Beer Festival be located?
The festival will be held at Historic Fourth Ward Park. Here’s a map to help you find it.
This festival is one of the premiere outdoor events in Atlanta this year. Held in Atlanta’s prime venues, festival season spotlights the best of the city.Whether you prefer neighborhood events or huge festivals, all ages will be accommodated when it comes to food, live entertainment and more. The best part? Many of Atlanta festivals are FREE.As the weather warms, you can expect Atlanta festivals, many who probably have never heard of, to hit every weekend.Don’t worry, AtlantaFi.com has got you covered.Whether you enjoy food-focused festivals, or some downhome blues under the sunset. We’re going to cover them all.This event is just one among many Atlanta happenings going on weekly in the city. See all the Atlanta festivals this year. -
A new $80 million mixed-use development in Midtown Atlanta called Waldo’s Old 4th Ward will be anchored by Motto by Hilton, a micro-hotel concept.
The hotel, which is set to break ground in August 2019, will be the first Motto by Hilton in the United States and is located at the intersection of Boulevard and Edgewood.
Waldo’s Old 4th Ward to be anchored by Motto by Hilton
The 125-key Motto by Hilton will be equipped with a full-service restaurant, food stalls in a courtyard, and a speakeasy.
In addition to the Hilton hotel, Sixty West Funds and Lucror Resources will build a seven-story heavy timber construction office building.
The construction of Waldo’s Old 4th Ward has come to fruition through the Sixty West O4W Opportunity Fund. Included within one of the city’s 26 eligible Opportunity Zones identified by the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017, the urban infill, master planned, mixed-use community is one of the first Qualified Opportunity Zone funded developments to break ground in Atlanta and in the United States.
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