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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 weekend’s best bets: Shaky Knees Festival
The Shaky Knees Festival is happening at Central Park in Midtown Atlanta. Buy tickets here.
Atlanta Margarita + Taco Festival
The third annual Atl Margarita + Taco fest is coming to Grant Park on May 4, 2019. Come try Atlanta’s BEST Tacos and Magaritas from Atlanta’s best restaurants and food trucks. Free to attend and only $6.00 for a drink wrist band! We will have over 40 taco vendors and 12 bars , so the wait time will not be long!
Cinco De Mayo duo: Cayman Jack and South City Kitchen
Cayman Jack and South City Kitchen (Buckhead) are teaming up for a FREE event in honor of Cinco de Mayo next week. Guests can enjoy a premium cocktail and a limited-edition food item courtesy of Cayman Jack. The event will take place on Saturday, May 4 from5:00pm to 10:00pm and will benefit The Giving Kitchen.
South City Kitchen’s limited edition Wild Boar Strip Loin and Chayote Cactus Salad was custom designed by Chef Simon Young to pair perfectly with Cayman Jack’s premium margarita, which is handcrafted with 100% blue agave nectar, real cane sugar and natural limes. This complimentary pairing will be given on a first come first serve basis and drinks will only be available to those aged 21+ while supplies last.
Things to do on Tuesday, April 30, 2019
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Dream Theater8:00 p.m. / Tabernacle
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Library on the Lawn10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. / Woodruff Park
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Yoga by the Water6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. / Georgia Aquarium
Things to do on Wednesday, May 1, 2019
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Family Free DayThe Children’s Museum of Atlanta
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Library on the Lawn10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. / Woodruff Park
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Live from Woodruff Park: Gritz and Jelly Butter5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. / Woodruff Park
Wednesday, May 1: ‘Ask Dr. Ruth’
The latest AJFF Selects series is “Ask Dr. Ruth,” a crowd-pleasing biography of the diminutive Holocaust survivor who became America’s most famous sex therapist, direct from the Sundance Film Festival.
“Ask Dr. Ruth” is sponsored in part by the National Council of Jewish Women, Atlanta Section.
When: Wednesday, May 1 at 7:50 PM
Where: Tara Cinemas (2345 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30324)
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Things to do Thursday, May 2, 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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The Consumer Show 0386:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. / Switchyards Downtown Club
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Peachtree Center Green Market11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Things to do Friday, May 3, 2019
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Citizen Jane6:30 p.m. / Jimmy Carter Library and Museum
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Hillsong United7:30 p.m. / State Farm Arena
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Love Stories of Oakland: Spring Date Night6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. / Oakland Cemetery
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Garbage8:00 p.m. / Tabernacle
This weekend: A Taste of East Point
A Taste of East Point is happening on Saturday, May 4, 2019 from 1 to 9 p.m. The event will take place in downtown East Point. A Taste of East Point is a family-friendly event that will feature great music, food and art in downtown East Point. See the details.
Things to do Saturday, May 4, 2019
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May the Fourth Be With You11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. / The Children’s Museum of Atlanta
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Teacher Appreciation DaysCollege Football Hall Of Fame
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The Gradys Community Forum2:00 p.m. / Auburn Avenue Research Library
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VeloCity 20197:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. / Mercedes-Benz Stadium
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Yoga in the Park9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. / Woodruff Park
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Beastly Feast at Zoo Atlanta6:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
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Parkway Drive and Killswitch Engage6:30 p.m. / Tabernacle
Rum Punch Social @ Sound Table
Sunday, May 5 at the Sound Garden on Edgewood Ave: The Rum Punch Brunch presents Scramble Brunch Fest – Soca De Mayo Block Party! Celebrating both Cinco de Mayo and the Atlanta Carnival season. In the spirit of inclusiveness and diversity, the event is free for everyone.
These events are just among many Atlanta happenings going on weekly in the city. See all the Atlanta festivals this year.
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The East Point Jazz Festival is happening on Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 5 to 9 p.m. The event will take place near downtown East Point in Sumner Park.
The East Point Jazz Festival is a family-friendly event that will feature great music, food and more in downtown East Point.
East Point Jazz Festival: Everything you need to know
May is Jazz Appreciation Month at the East Point Jazz Festival and the city is celebrating in a big way.
Featured artists include Reggie Hines, Julie Dexter, The Milkshake Quintet, RedShoes & Gravy and L’Tanya Sugarlips Shields. Admission is FREE! Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and enjoy a variety of food trucks! Tents, outside food and beverage, or pets are not allowed.
The event is free to attend and parking is free as well.
Where will the East Point Jazz Festival be held?
The East Point Jazz Festival will take place at 1889 Lexington Ave., East Point, Ga. 30344. Here is a map to help you find it.
It’s 2019 and festival season will be making this way to Atlanta in no time. if you want to be in the mix at all the locales — from Dunwoody to College Park — you need to know what’s going on. Where are the Atlanta festivals this year? We’ve got you.
The only way to know is to check out AtlantaFi’s Atlanta Festival Guide 2019, which features all you need to know about local festivals including the Dogwood Festival, Fried Chicken Fest, Shaky Knees, Music Midtown and more.
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The trailer for the Georgia-filmed movie “Gemini Man” starring Will Smith has been released and it looks crazy-good.
The film revolves around an elite assassin that is being hunted by someone just like him. Turns out it is him.
The movie was produced by Ang Lee “Incredible Hulk,” and was shot around Savannah. After filming wrapped, Smith turned right around and started shooting “Bad Boys 3” in metro Atlanta.
So “Gemini Man” marks the first of two Will Smith movies filmed in Georgia.
Watch ‘Gemini Man’ trailer here
Filmed in Georgia
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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Houston rapper Megan Thee Stallion came, saw and conquered Atlanta. The hip-hop phenom performed Easter Weekend on Friday, April 19 at 95 North Event Center and Saturday, April 20.
Megan Thee Stallion’s concert was brought to you by Red Cup Entertainment.
Megan Thee Stallion Atlanta show: What you need to know
The concert featured the livest sounds in the city from “DJ Jash Jay” & ” DJ Jordan Rock” along with the Hypest Hypeman “Emcee Bizzy” on the mic.
Megan Pete hit the scene in June 2018 with the release of her EP “Tina Snow.” Later that year, in November, she signed to 300 Entertainment. Her popularity has soared since then.
Megan Thee Stallion set to perform in Atlanta tonight. Get tix https://t.co/Zus5jU6dXR pic.twitter.com/8lZTHT9GvC
— ATLHAPS (@atlhaps) April 20, 2019
Megan recently lost her mother, who helped her to become a star. Holly Thomas had a brief hip-hop career, rapping under the name Holly-Wood.
At last count, Megan Thee Stallion said that her next album will be called “Fever.”
Get tickets to Megan Thee Stallion in Atlanta
Megan was exposed to rap music while her mother toiled away in the studio, she’s said.
Finally got to see @theestallion in Atlanta 😍#bigolefreak pic.twitter.com/aLGbRPqRPF
— Tropical Storm (@the_debster624) April 20, 2019
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It’s baaaaack. Afropunk’s Carnival of Consciousness Atlanta 2019 is returning this weekend for two days of soulful music, loud and abstract art and colorful and free expression. The dates are Saturday, October 12 & Sunday, October 13.
The event will feature two days of incredible musical artists, as always, and we will be sure to update you on the lineup. Previously, Atlanta has been blessed to see such artists as Willow Smith, Miguel, Alice Smith and more.
Afropunk’s Carnival of Consciousness Atlanta 2019 Set For Oct. 12, 13
Like last year, it will be held on Windsor Street near downtown Atlanta.
The annual festival pays homage to cultural cornerstones through music, film, skate, and art. The musical lineup will be announced later this week. Last year, major acts such as Solange, Willow Smith, Danny Brown and Alice Smith rocked the crowd.
“When we started the festival, it was meant as a platform for alternative black talent and to grow an audience we felt did not understand festival culture and therefore wouldn’t pay for it,” co-founder Matthew Morgan told Billboard.com in 2015.
Afropunk Atlanta has been a labor of love as well for Morgan. “We put a lot in by supporting the community for 10 years, so to have the community turn around and support the event, we were extremely happy about that.”
Tickets to the Carnival of Consciousness are on sale now. You can also volunteer and get an earned ticket by working on site.
Afropunk Atlanta: Ticket information
- Ticket purchases are limited to a maximum of 4 tickets per person.
- Once you purchase your ticket, you will receive an order confirmation email from Eventbrite on behalf of The AFROPUNK Festival. Your confirmation will be attached to your email. Make sure to print them out and bring them to the event. Or, you could go green and download the Eventbrite app on your smartphone!
- IMPORTANT: If you do not see your order confirmation in your inbox, make sure to check your junk/spam folder.
- If you are having any other technical issues with your order, click here to contact Eventbrite.
- All purchases are final. No refunds or exchanges.
- Event is rain or shine.
• Artists subject to change.
**Only purchase from official AFROPUNK page. If you purchase from another source, you risk purchasing a counterfeit or invalid pass. AFROPUNK is not responsible for passes purchased from unofficial sources.
Where is Afropunk going to be held in Atlanta for 2019?
The annual Afropunk festival will be held at 787 Windsor Street Southwest Atlanta, GA 30315. Here is a map to help you find it.
(Story image via Facebook.com/afropunk / Ryan Purcell)This event is just one among many Atlanta happenings going on weekly in the city. See all the Atlanta festivals this year.
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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
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The new Atlanta Falcons did an epic troll of the New Orleans Saints on the day 2019 NFL schedules were released. The Falcons produced a video that shows a ram running over a saint.
The video animation shows the Falcons 2019 opponents arriving in Atlanta and Mercedes-Benz Stadium downtown. The action takes place at the 40 second mark.
Video: Watch the Falcons troll the Saints
Football is coming.
Full Schedule ➡️https://t.co/vNuHMKwxTs pic.twitter.com/Xb91bWV7dB
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) April 17, 2019
The squad will begin their third campaign in the still-new Mercedes-Benz Stadium, where they look to be playing at home during the Super Bowl.
In the playoffs last year, the Saints were famously stiffed by the referees during a last-game call against the Rams that was clearly pass interference.
But there’s no love lost from Atlanta fans. The Saints were the loudest when the Falcons blew a 28-3 lead in the Super Bowl a few years back.
New Orleans and Atlanta make up one of the fiercest rivalries in all of football. For decades, both teams have traded seasons in the NFL’s cellar, but over the last decade both squads have fielded winning teams annually.
This season figures to be no different. See the 2019 Atlanta Falcons schedule here.
The Atlanta Falcons 2019 Football Schedule will be a real test for the Birds, especially at home. This is already one of the toughest NFL schedules for 2019.
Read more: See the Atlanta Falcons 2019 opponents
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Dirty Bird Fever has began in earnest right now. That’s because the new Atlanta Falcons 2019 schedule has been released.
The squad will begin their third campaign in the still-new Mercedes-Benz Stadium, where they look to be playing at home during the Super Bowl.
Atlanta Falcons 2019 Football Schedule
Falcons owner Arthur Blank has invested heavily in the team’s offense, hoping that the triad of quarterback Matt Ryan, Julio Jones and Calvin Ridley can score early and often in the 2019 season.
Is that a Ram? Watch the Falcons troll the Saints in 2019 schedule video
lThe team has also shored up defensive and offensive lines, which both struggled at times last season.
Julio Jones, Muhammad Sanu and Devante Freeman will all be back and looking to reignite the firepower that was No. 1 in the league third seasons ago.
Atlanta Falcons 2019 Football Schedule
The Atlanta Falcons 2019 Football Schedule will be a real test for the Birds, especially at home. This is already one of the toughest NFL schedules for 2019.
Week 1: Atlanta Falcons vs. Minnesota Vikings 12-28
The Falcons opened the season with a crushing loss against the Minnesota Vikings. Matt Ryan threw for 302 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions.
The Falcons running backs amassed 73 yards and Julio Jones was held to 31 yards.
Week 2: Atlanta Falcons vs. Philadelphia Eagles 24-20
Matt Ryan threw for 320 yards and had three touchdowns and three interceptions as the Falcons survived the Eagles in week 2. Julio Jones had 106 yards and two touchdowns on six receptions.
Meanwhile, Devonta Freeman was held to 22 yards on 11 carries.
Week 3: Atlanta Falcons vs. Indianapolis Colts 24-27
The Falcons lost for the second time in three weeks, falling to Jacoby Brissett and the Indianapolis Colts, 24-27.
Matt Ryan threw for 304 yards, three touchdowns and just one interception, but it was a crucial pick deep in Colts territory that would have surely led to some points.
After a terrible first half, Ryan connected on 23 of 24 passes, but the Colts did just enough to win.
Week 4: Atlanta Falcons vs. Tennessee Titans
The Falcons entered week 4 with a sloppy resume on offense and defense. The team is still seeking its identity and a path to victory after falling in the NFC South.
Read more: See the Atlanta Falcons 2019 opponents
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Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q in Atlanta is thowing a party at The Que-osk, a specialty-themed lunch on the last Friday of each month.
For April, the theme is Hawaiian, featuring games and activities fit for the Big Island, including a luau-themed menu.
Aloha! Party at The Que-osk
The party costs $15 per person and guests will be offered their choice of Smoked Coconut Hog or Grilled Huli-Huli Chicken, two side dishes like Polynesian Fried Rice or Big Island Macaroni Salad and a White Chocolate Macadamia Cookie.
Lunch will also include house made agua frescas. Guests are encouraged to arrive early, as quantities are limited. Service begins at 11am and runs until sold out. Stay tuned for May’s lunch theme!
- WHAT: Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q host ‘Party at The Q!’ Luau
- WHEN: Friday April 26 at 11 AM
- WHERE: The Que-Osk 120 Ottley Drive NE Atlanta, GA 30324
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Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q in Atlanta is thowing a party at The Que-osk, a specialty-themed lunch on the last Friday of each month.
For April, the theme is Hawaiian, featuring games and activities fit for the Big Island, including a luau-themed menu.
Aloha! Party at The Que-osk
The party costs $15 per person and guests will be offered their choice of Smoked Coconut Hog or Grilled Huli-Huli Chicken, two side dishes like Polynesian Fried Rice or Big Island Macaroni Salad and a White Chocolate Macadamia Cookie.
Lunch will also include house made agua frescas. Guests are encouraged to arrive early, as quantities are limited. Service begins at 11am and runs until sold out. Stay tuned for May’s lunch theme!
- WHAT: Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q host ‘Party at The Q!’ Luau
- WHEN: Friday April 26 at 11 AM
- WHERE: The Que-Osk 120 Ottley Drive NE Atlanta, GA 30324
Atlanta has a lot of inspirational people and AtlantaFi.com is going to introduce you to many of them as well as cool places to go, great restaurants and other ATL happenings.
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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The inaugural BrandTech Day will be held at the Loudermilk Center in downtown Atlanta. The event will be held Saturday, May 18, 2019 from 10 a.m. to p.m.
BrandTech Day was created by the Atlanta Black Chambers for the purpose of giving local entrepreneurs some much-needed help with branding and technology.
BrandTech Day in Atlanta: May 18 in Atlanta
A recent study revealed that over 60% of the membership in the Atlanta Black Chambers weren’t confident that their businesses are identifiable in the marketplace.
Less than two-thirds of the membership surveyed didn’t even have a website.
Nearly a third of business owners felt that keeping up with technology advances was a major concern.
Melvin Coleman, executive director of the Atlanta Black Chambers said BrandTech Day will have a different the business focus from most conferences.
“Traditionally, a branding conference would have all branding professionals and an IT conference would attract all the IT professionals – because the objective is to provide professional development opportunities; whereas our objective is to give people some much needed help,” Coleman said.Read more: Another Whole Foods is popping up in Midtown