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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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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 Beats: Late Night Shows ft. Chris Lake
Shaky Beats presents Late Night Shows on Saturday, May 11 at Ravine, 1021 Peachtree Street. Check it out.
Michelle Obama comes to ATL
Family Fest at Piedmont Park
The Keller Williams Family Fest takes place May 11th 12pm – 4pm. It will be held at Piedmont Park Park in the Parking Deck. Join the party between the Swimming Pool and Tennis Courts! See more.
Former First Lady Michelle Obama visits Atlanta in support of her book. The event, “Becoming: An Intimate Conversation with Michelle Obama, will be packed.
“Barbecue Nation.” Through Sept. 29. $9-$21.50. Atlanta History Center, 130 W. Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta. 404-814-4000, atlantahistorycenter.com.
Georgia Renaissance Festival. 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and Memorial Day. Through June 2. $20-$24; $10-$12 ages 6-12, free for ages 5 and younger. 6905 Virlyn B. Smith Road, Fairburn. 770-964-8575, garenfest.com.
Things to do on Wednesday, May 8, 2019
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Atlanta United FC vs. Toronto FC7:00 p.m. / Mercedes-Benz Stadium
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Dr. Sandro Galea – “Well: What We Need to Talk About When We Talk About Health”7:00 p.m. / Jimmy Carter Library and Museum
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Live from Woodruff Park: Beverly Watkins5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. / Woodruff Park
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Yoga by the Water6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. / Georgia Aquarium
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Library on the Lawn10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. / Woodruff Park’
Things to do on Thursday, May 9, 2019
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IllumineMay 9 and May 12: 7pm to 9:30pm; May 10 and May 11: 7pm to 10:30pm / Oakland Cemetery
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Peachtree Center Green Market11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Things to do on Friday, May 10, 2019
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Awoken6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. / Center for Civil and Human Rights
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IllumineMay 9 and May 12: 7pm to 9:30pm; May 10 and May 11: 7pm to 10:30pm / Oakland Cemetery
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The Cult8:00 p.m. / Tabernacle
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8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. / The Balzer Theater at Herren’s
Things to do on Saturday, May 11, 2019
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Eddie Izzard8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. / The Fox Theatre
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IllumineMay 9 and May 12: 7pm to 9:30pm; May 10 and May 11: 7pm to 10:30pm / Oakland Cemetery
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Michelle Obama7:00 p.m. / State Farm Arena
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Yoga in the Park9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. / Woodruff Park
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Rocktopia8:00 p.m. / Tabernacle
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Sweet Auburn Springfest11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. / Jesse Hill Jr. Dr. SE
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The Modern Atlanta Dance (MAD) Festival8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. / The Balzer Theater at Herren’s’
DENIECE WILLIAMS w/ Special Guest Tony Terry
Mothers Day Weekend Concert! St, James Live!
Fri. May 10th & Sat. May11th – 2 BIG SHOWS! – 8:00 PM
DOORS: 6:00PM – SHOW – 8:00PM
VIP MEET & GREET- 6:30PM
3220 Butner Road
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 254-3561
stjamesliveatl.comThings to do on Sunday, May 12, 2019
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Atlanta United FC vs. Orlando City SC2:30 p.m. / Mercedes-Benz Stadium
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Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Hall of Fame!10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. / College Football Hall Of Fame
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IllumineMay 9 and May 12: 7pm to 9:30pm; May 10 and May 11: 7pm to 10:30pm / Oakland Cemetery
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Mother’s Day Brunch at Omni Atlanta Hotel at CNN Center11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. / Omni Hotel at CNN Center
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Mother’s Day Celebration11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. / The Children’s Museum of Atlanta
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Marianas Trench7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. / Masquerade
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Sweet Auburn Springfest11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. / Jesse Hill Jr. Dr. SE
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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Post Meridiem, Georgia’s first canned cocktail, can now be purchased in metro Atlanta stores after the product’s recent entry into the local market.
The ready-to-drink cocktail means that you can enjoy bar-quality drinks in the comfort of your own home. Post Meridiem’s inaugural line of drinks is sure to leave area bars shaken and stirred.
Post Meridiem introduces canned cocktails to metro Atlanta
Post Meridiem’s blending house and canning line is located in Atlanta’s West Midtown neighborhood at 1303 Logan Circle NW. Products become available from 12:01 to 4 p.m. on Fridays.
The initial lineup of classic cocktails includes The Real Lime Juice Margarita, The Double Old Fashioned, The Hemingway Daiquiri, The 1944 Mai Tai and The Lemongrass Vodka Gimlet.“We decided it’s time ready-to-drink cocktails were made with real ingredients at the right proportions. We are especially proud to be the only canned pre-mixed cocktail using 100% real juice,” said Andrew Rodbell, Co-Founder of Post Meridiem. “Our vision is to make real ingredient cocktails as convenient and effortless as beer and wine.”
The Post Meridiem Spirit Co. line includes:
The Real Lime Juice MARGARITA
27.5% ALC/VOL, 55 Proof
1 2/3oz Silver Tequila
1 oz Orange Curacao
3/4oz 100% Real Lime Juice
The Double OLD FASHIONED
37% ALC/VOL, 74 Proof
3 oz Straight Bourbon Whiskey
4 Dashes Blend of Three Bitters
1/3 oz Demerara Syrup
Orange Zest Oil
The Hemingway DAIQUIRI
27% ALC/VOL, 54 Proof
2 oz Silver & West Indies Rums
1/3 oz Italian Maraschino Liqueur
2/3 oz 100% Real Lime Juice
1/3 oz Cane Sugar Syrup
The 1944 MAI TAI
23.5% ALC/VOL, 47 Proof
1 1/2 oz Blend of Caribbean Rums
3/4 oz 100% Real Lime Juice
2/3 oz Orange Curacao
1/2 oz Almond Orgeat
The Lemongrass VODKA GIMLET
25% ALC/VOL, 50 Proof
2 oz Vodka
2/3 oz 100 % Real Lime Juice
2/3 oz Cane Sugar Syrup
Lemongrass Oil
For more information, visit www.PostMeridiemSpirits.
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Post Meridiem, Georgia’s first canned cocktail, can now be purchased in metro Atlanta stores after the product’s recent entry into the local market.
The ready-to-drink cocktail means that you can enjoy bar-quality drinks in the comfort of your own home. Post Meridiem’s inaugural line of drinks is sure to leave area bars shaken and stirred.
Post Meridiem introduces canned cocktails to metro Atlanta
Post Meridiem’s blending house and canning line is located in Atlanta’s West Midtown neighborhood at 1303 Logan Circle NW. Products become available from 12:01 to 4 p.m. on Fridays.
The initial lineup of classic cocktails includes The Real Lime Juice Margarita, The Double Old Fashioned, The Hemingway Daiquiri, The 1944 Mai Tai and The Lemongrass Vodka Gimlet.“We decided it’s time ready-to-drink cocktails were made with real ingredients at the right proportions. We are especially proud to be the only canned pre-mixed cocktail using 100% real juice,” said Andrew Rodbell, Co-Founder of Post Meridiem. “Our vision is to make real ingredient cocktails as convenient and effortless as beer and wine.”
The Post Meridiem Spirit Co. line includes:
The Real Lime Juice MARGARITA
27.5% ALC/VOL, 55 Proof
1 2/3oz Silver Tequila
1 oz Orange Curacao
3/4oz 100% Real Lime Juice
The Double OLD FASHIONED
37% ALC/VOL, 74 Proof
3 oz Straight Bourbon Whiskey
4 Dashes Blend of Three Bitters
1/3 oz Demerara Syrup
Orange Zest Oil
The Hemingway DAIQUIRI
27% ALC/VOL, 54 Proof
2 oz Silver & West Indies Rums
1/3 oz Italian Maraschino Liqueur
2/3 oz 100% Real Lime Juice
1/3 oz Cane Sugar Syrup
The 1944 MAI TAI
23.5% ALC/VOL, 47 Proof
1 1/2 oz Blend of Caribbean Rums
3/4 oz 100% Real Lime Juice
2/3 oz Orange Curacao
1/2 oz Almond Orgeat
The Lemongrass VODKA GIMLET
25% ALC/VOL, 50 Proof
2 oz Vodka
2/3 oz 100 % Real Lime Juice
2/3 oz Cane Sugar Syrup
Lemongrass Oil
For more information, visit www.PostMeridiemSpirits.com
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Hosted by the Greater Atlanta Rose Society, the 62nd Atlanta Rose Show in Day Hall takes place on Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12.
The Atlanta Rose Show will feature cut-flower roses of every variety and color. It will also have consulting rosarians on hand to answer rose-related questions during the event.
Atlanta Rose Show: What you need to know
The Atlanta Rose Show will take place at Atlanta Botanical Garden 1345 Piedmont Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30309.
Time: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Cost: Free with Garden Admission
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
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Come listen to soulful music in one of Atlanta’s best venues as “An Evening Under The Stars Feat. Anthony Hamilton And Friends” comes to Wolf Creek Amphitheater.The concert is Saturday, May 11, 2019 at 7 PM In Atlanta. Here’s what you need to know about the performance.Wolf Creek Amphitheater is located at 3025 Merk Rd SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30349.How much are tickets?
The cost of admission is from $64 – $134. Get tickets here.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
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India Irie is bringing her Worthy Tour to Atlanta on Friday, May 3, 2019. Unfortunately (for us), the concert is sold out and there are no more tickets.
Irie will perform with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in Midtown. Irie got her start at Atlanta’s Apache Cafe in the 1990s.
After Atlanta, Irie travels to Charleston, South Carolina for a concert on Monday, May 9.
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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India Irie is bringing her Worthy Tour to Atlanta on Friday, May 3, 2019. Unfortunately (for us), the concert is sold out and there are no more tickets.
Irie will perform with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in Midtown. Irie got her start at Atlanta’s Apache Cafe in the 1990s.
After Atlanta, Irie travels to Charleston, South Carolina for a concert on Monday, May 9.
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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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)
Tickets: $15 (AJFF Members receive a 20% discount) -
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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