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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.
This week’s best bets:
Atlanta Jazz Festival at Piedmont Park
Atlanta Caribbean Festival
Things to do in Atlanta on Tuesday, May 21
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Community Blood Drive10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. / Georgia World Congress Center
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Library on the Lawn10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. / Woodruff Park
Things to do in Atlanta on Wednesday, May 22
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Adult Recess11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. / The Home Depot Backyard
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Live from Woodruff Park: Churchill Grounds Quartet5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. / Woodruff Park
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Library on the Lawn
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10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. / Woodruff Park
Argentina Festival — May 21 – 26, 2019
Enjoy the best food, music, and dance of Argentina at the Argentina Food, Wine and Culture Festival
Things to do in Atlanta on Thursday, May 23
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Scott Pelley – “Truth Worth Telling”7:00 p.m. / Jimmy Carter Library and Museum
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Bakugan at MomoConGeorgia World Congress Center
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Peachtree Center Green Market11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Starting Thursday: Momocon Atlanta
Things to do in Atlanta on Friday, May 24
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Dream vs. Wings7:30 p.m. / State Farm Arena
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MomoCon Night7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. / Georgia Aquarium
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Bakugan at MomoConGeorgia World Congress Center
NBA Star Lou Williams Memorial Weekend Kickoff at Opium
NBA baller Lou Williams will be in the house at Club Opium this weekend. See more.
Things to do in Atlanta on Saturday, May 25
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Summer Bash11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. / The Children’s Museum of Atlanta
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Yoga in the Park9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. / Woodruff Park
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Bakugan at MomoConGeorgia World Congress Center
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Brew at the Zoo5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. / Zoo Atlanta
Memorial Day weekend party
Things to do in Atlanta on Sunday, May 26
- Bakugan at MomoCon — Georgia World Congress Center
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Run! Jump! Fly! Adventures in Actionthrough 5/27/2019 / The Children’s Museum of Atlanta
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Murder Impossible: NiteFort Editionthrough 7/31/2019 / Agatha’s “A Taste of Mystery” Dinner Theatre
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Historic Downtown Architecture Audio Tour by American Institute of Architects
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
Got an event or know of something opening in and around Atlanta? Holla: CJ@AtlantaFi.com. See what’s poppin’ in the ATL! Subscribe to our news alerts here, follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
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Musical act Lion Babe is set to perform in Atlanta on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at The Loft.
The New York-based duo (Jillian Hervey and producer Lucas Goodman) has grown in popularity since their 2012 debut “Treat Me Like a Fire.” Their self-titled EP would come two years later.
Lion Babe coming to Atlanta
Lion Babe is touring in support of their new album “Cosmic Wind,” which explores flavors of soul, funk, disco, and R&B.
Few people know it, but Hervey is the daughter of actress-singer Vanessa Williams and Ramon Hervey II.
Goodman, who attended Northeastern University, met Hervey through a mutual friend and after a dormant period, the two would reunite to create beautiful music together.
Get tickets to the Lion Babe Atlanta show
To get tickets to the Lion Babe Atlanta show, go to CenterStage.com.
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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Renown local chef Kevin Gillespie is set to open a pop-up concept in downtown Atlanta in June. The new Atlanta restaurant will be called Ole Reliable and will serve coffee, breakfast and lunch.
Old Reliable will be located at 133 Peachtree St. NW in the Georgia Pacific building in the space formerly occupied by Aramark.
Kevin Gillespie opening pop-up Old Reliable in downtown Atlanta
“I’m really excited about setting up shop downtown and providing the hard-working folks at Georgia- Pacific Center with a morning pick-me-up or a midday meal,” Gillespie said in a written statement. “This is our first foray into coffee which I love and have been obsessed with for years. It’s also fun to have a chance to serve our guests during the day, as currently we only serve dinner at our restaurants.”
Gillespie is chief ideas man for Red Beard Restaurants LLC, his operations and management company. He rose to fame after he was a finalist on “Top Chef” in 2009. In 2013, he opened Gunsmoke in Atlanta.
Atlanta is having a restaurant renaissance. Hot chicken is the rage in Atlanta’s dining scene right now. But so are chicken and waffles.
Fast-casual is also the dining trend du jour around metro Atlanta restaurants. The concept involves mixing the quick accessibility of fast food with the casual dining experience. Food in Atlanta is also adapting to the various tastes of the migrants that come here to live.
Read more: 5 essential soul food spots in Atlanta
Patrons typically order off a menu board like they would at a burger joint, but the convenience of sitting down to leisurely enjoy their food has made the segment a popular one with the restaurant industry.
The craze hasn’t escaped metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, which has seen a fast-caz explosion in recent years.
Check out some of AtlantaFi.com’s best Atlanta restaurant stories
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Come to “Jet Magazine Reimagined” in Atlanta and celebrate and highlight the achievements of influential African Americans past and present that achieved success in a variety of fields, impacting their community.
This event is set for Sun, May 26, 2019 from 6 to 10 p.m. ET.
Jet Magazine Reimagined in Atlanta
This experience intends to celebrate creativity, individuality and originality. This will be an event dedicated to art, music, and art enthusiast. The exhibition will celebrate Jet Magazine, influencers like Solange Knowles, Dr. Angela Davis, Outkast and Lauryn Hill, among others.
Jet Magazine Reimagined will use 1950’s and 60’s Jet magazine cover art as a resource and inspiration for the exhibition. Graphic artist Shaheed Rucker will redesign the vintage JET magazine covers in a variety of ways. The experience will take you on a journey through the magazine and its content.
The show will take place at Buckhead Art & Company in Atlanta, GA from 6pm-10pm.
Complimentary drinks will be served.
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Georgia businesses have generated $7 billion in economic activity with the help of Google’s search and advertising tools, according to a new report.
Google’s products have helped 39,000 businesses in the state, according to the tech company’s Economic Impact Report.
Report: Google helping Georgia businesses
The study chronicles Okabashi, a family-owned and operated shoe company in Buford. The firm uses Google’s digital tools to increase their online presence and reach customers.
“For American small businesses, the web is the most powerful tool to attract new customers and retain existing ones,” said Mary Ellen Coe, President of Google’s Global Customer Solutions. “Last year, our search and advertising tools helped generate billions of dollars in economic activity for millions of businesses. And we look forward to continuing our work with Georgia’s business, nonprofits and publishers to help them grow.”
Georgia is fully invested in Georgia as well. The company employs more than 350 state residents full-time at its Midtown Atlanta and Austell offices as well as its data center in Douglas County.
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Slim & Husky’s Pizza Beeria recently opened its doors on Howell Mill Road in West Midtown Atlanta. The eatery’s grand opening was held Thursday, May 9, 2019.
Slim & Husky’s occupies the space formerly held by One Rooster. The new Atlanta restaurant comes to us from a group of businessmen who first opened a Slim & Husky’s in Nashville.
The Tennessee State University graduates started the fast casual, gourmet pizza joint as a way to serve unique pies and provide jobs.
What’s on the menu at Slim & Husky’s Pizza Beeria?
Where is Slim & Husky’s located in Atlanta?
Slim & Husky’s PIzza Beeria is located at 1016 Howell Mill Rd NW Atlanta, GA 30318. Here’s a map to help you find it.
There is another location at 581 Metropolitan Pkwy SW Atlanta, GA 30310.Atlanta is having a restaurant renaissance. Hot chicken is the rage in Atlanta’s dining scene right now. But so are chicken and waffles.
Fast-casual is also the dining trend du jour around metro Atlanta restaurants. The concept involves mixing the quick accessibility of fast food with the casual dining experience. Food in Atlanta is also adapting to the various tastes of the migrants that come here to live.
Read more: 15+ essential soul food spots in Atlanta
The best restaurants on the Beltline all have excellent customer service and food. What separates them from many of the other spots is that they’re on the urban playground called the Beltline.
The ATL has other cool eateries as well. If you’re gluten-free, there’s plenty of options. Same goes for keto-friendly restaurants or Asian fare in Atlanta.
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Thousands are expected in Atlanta for the BronzeLens Film Festival 2019 on August 21-25. Some of the best African-American talent in film will be featured.
BronzeLens Film Festival 2019 will host a gathering of some of the emerging and veteran African-American movie professionals.
Bronzelens Film Festival 2019: Everything you need to know
The festival’s official selection process took place on June 21. Actors Keith David and Terri Vaughn did the honors.
As an incubator for new films and talent, BronzeLens receives submissions from scores of countries around the world. Only those films that are elite, diverse and substantive make the cut.
As a result, the juried films include the work of some the world’s most talented filmmakers. Narrative fiction, documentary, webisode, music video and short film screenings coupled with the who’s who of the film industry.
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Highlights from the festival include, the BronzeLens Awards Show, Women’s Superstar Lunch and other initiatives.
This year’s BronzeLens Awards Show set for August 24 will be hosted by Comedian Rodney Perry and will feature some\ superb entertainment.
Register for the BronzeLens Film Festival Award Show
Check back with AtlantaFi.com for full details on the BronzeLens Festival.
This event is just one among many Atlanta happenings going on weekly in the city. See all the Atlanta festivals this year.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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Lickety Split Southern Kitchen & Bar is now open and serving in Hapeville. The new restaurant had a soft opening on April 27, 2019.
Lickety Split is a soul food restaurant that serves traditional, homecooked southern food with a heaping helping of hospitality.
Lickety Split Southern Kitchen & Bar opens in Hapeville
The family owned and operated restaurant offers happy hour as well as brunch on the weekends. Delivery and catering services are also available.
At Lickety Split, members of the U.S. armed forces are eligible for military discounts.
What’s on the menu at Lickety Split?
Lickety Split Southern Kitchen & Bar offers a number of Southern, traditional items on its menu. Here are some faves:
- Chicken and Waffles
- Mac and Cheese
- Ribs
- Peach Cobbler
Here are some pics of what the food looks like:
Where is Lickety Split located in Hapeville?
Lickety Split Southern Kitchen & Bar is located at 1155 Virginia Ave Suite F, Hapeville, GA 30354. Here is a map to help you find the restaurant.
Atlanta is having a restaurant renaissance. Hot chicken is the rage in Atlanta’s dining scene right now. But so are chicken and waffles.
Fast-casual is also the dining trend du jour around metro Atlanta restaurants. The concept involves mixing the quick accessibility of fast food with the casual dining experience. Food in Atlanta is also adapting to the various tastes of the migrants that come here to live.
Read more: 5 essential soul food spots in Atlanta
Patrons typically order off a menu board like they would at a burger joint, but the convenience of sitting down to leisurely enjoy their food has made the segment a popular one with the restaurant industry.
The craze hasn’t escaped metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, which has seen a fast-caz explosion in recent years.
Check out some of AtlantaFi.com’s best Atlanta restaurant stories
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Ponko Chicken recently had a soft opening in Midtown Atlanta, AtlantaFi.com has learned. This is Ponko Chicken’s second location in metro Atlanta.
The new Atlanta restaurant will have their official grand opening on Friday, May 3, 2019. The event will have live music, giveaways, free samples and more.
Ponko Chicken’s original location is in Chamblee. Now the new spot is serving lunch and dinner.
Now open and serving: Ponko Chicken in Midtown
Ponko Chicken is owned by siblings Maggie Antoine and Reiko Clark, who helmed a previous restaurant in Stone Mountain before opening the Chamblee eatery.
What’s on the menu at Ponko Chicken?
Ponko Chicken specializes in “Amer-Asian” fare, especially delicious chicken. Mouth-watering tacos will also be on the menu. As the restaurant settles in, you can bet that more great items will be available soon.
Where is Ponko Chicken located in Midtown?
Ponko Chicken is located at 915 West Peachtree St. 30309 NW Suite 6 in the Alta Midtown apartment complex. Here is a map to help you find it.
Atlanta is having a restaurant renaissance. Hot chicken is the rage in Atlanta’s dining scene right now. But so are chicken and waffles.
Fast-casual is also the dining trend du jour around metro Atlanta restaurants. The concept involves mixing the quick accessibility of fast food with the casual dining experience. Food in Atlanta is also adapting to the various tastes of the migrants that come here to live.
Read more: 5 essential soul food spots in Atlanta
Patrons typically order off a menu board like they would at a burger joint, but the convenience of sitting down to leisurely enjoy their food has made the segment a popular one with the restaurant industry.
The craze hasn’t escaped metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, which has seen a fast-caz explosion in recent years.
Check out some of AtlantaFi.com’s best Atlanta restaurant stories
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The Modern Atlanta Dance Festival (MAD) takes place Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11, 2019 at the Balzer Theater at Herren’s.
The MAD Festival, now in its 25th year, will showcase the diversity and excellence of Atlanta’s thriving dance scene.
Modern Atlanta Dance Festival: Everything you need to know
Guests will be treated to two days of energetic and culturally rich dance from seven choreographers. The festivities begin at 8 p.m EST.
Saturday night will feature a special treat: The MAD Festival will honor Maniya Barredo with the fifth annual Pioneer of Atlanta Dance award.
Barredo is a legend in Georgia dance circles. She was prima ballerina of the Atlanta Ballet for two decades. She is also the founder/director of the Metropolitan Ballet Theatre,
How much does it cost to attend the Modern Atlanta Dance Festival?
General admission for the MAD Festival is as follows: $25 adults, $20 Children 12 & under, seniors and working artists, and $15 for groups of 10 or more.
Get tickets to the MAD Festival at fullradiusdance.org
This year’s performances will feature veteran companies as well as independent choreographers. Here are some performances to look forward to:
- Britt Whitmoyer Fishel: “Distaff”
- Christina Massad: “is rael i”
- Corian Ellisor: “Motherland”
- Lisa K. Lock: “Bootless”
- The Mediums Collective: “Everything That’s Old is New Again”
- Samantha Spriggs:” Individually Collective”
Host company Full Radius Dance will also perform a premiere work by Alice Sheppard, found of Kinetic Light, a disability art collective.
Where will the Modern Atlanta Dance Festival take place?
The Modern Atlanta Dance Festival will take place at the Balzer Theater at Herren’s, home of Theatrical Outfit. The address is 84 Luckie St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303. Here is a map of the venue to help you find it.
The MAD Festival was created by Douglas Scott and Full Radius Dance. Over the past 20 years, the duo has presented more than 65 companies and choreographers as well as more than 600 dancers at the MAD Festival.For more information, see fullradiancedance.org/mad
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