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The Big Night Out is happening in downtown Atlanta on October 23-25, 2020. The event will be an outdoor concert series like no other.
Update: See Photos From The Big Night Out In Atlanta
Because of COVID-19, restrictive measures have had to be put in place due to safety protocols. As a result, The Big Night Out is one of Atlanta’s largest socially distanced concerts.
Atlanta Concert Series Big Night Out: Everything You Need To Know
Here is what you can expect at The Big Night Out:
- Social distancing everywhere
- Personal pod set-up with full audio / lighting / video production
- Live Music from top bands
- Safety-minded assistance from trained staff on hand
What Is A Personal Pod?
YOu may be wondering what a personal pod is. It’s basically your private reserved space. A personal pod can accommodate either 4 (sized 8’ x 8’) or 6 (sized 8’ x 12’) attendees who purchase tickets together.
Each pod is distanced 6’ from any other on all sides and separated by barriers… 6’ wide active walkways connect your pod to cashless food and beverage concessions and sanitized restrooms.
Who Is Performing At The Big Night Out?
Artists performing at The Big Night Out include the following:
- Big Boi feat. Big Grams The Fam
- Marcus King Trio
- Moon Taxi
You have to pay for each artist individually depending on the night you want to attend. Get tickets here.
Can You Bring Tables Or Chairs?
The Big Night Out is prohibiting tables or chairs, which won’t be provided in pods. Here’s what you can bring:
- Soft camping chairs
- Blankets
- Towels
Where Will The Big Night Out Be Located?
The Big Night Out will take place at Centennial Olympic Park in downtown Atlanta at 265 Park Ave W NW, Atlanta, GA 30313. Here is a map to help you get there.
If you’re interested in other fall events in Atlanta, here are the top autumn happenings.
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Clubs come a dime a dozen in the city, but if you’re ready to dress up and are looking to find out where celebrities hang out in Atlanta, fame is another game. The city has quite a few spots known to attract the rich and famous.
No matter if it’s in downtown Atlanta, Midtown, Buckhead or Marietta, celebrities can be found in abundance around the city. But there are some night spots you’ll definitely find them (here’s what to wear to the club).
Here are some clubs where celebrities hang out in Atlanta:
MJQ Concourse
736 Ponce De Leon Ave N.E. Atlanta, GA 30306, 404-870-0575
Photo credit: Youtube MJQ is Midtown’s most famous and dank nightclub, known for bringing in some of the most highly regarded celebrity DJs from across the world to this humble spot located behind Chipotle just off Ponce de Leon Avenue. Come for the music, stay for the dankness.
One Google reviewer says: “My favorite club, I always end up here every weekend. The cover is usually minimal and I dig the grimy underground vibe. Yes, some nights the music is a bit off(rare) but the people there are fun and the patio out back has a great vibe. I’ve met alot of cool people there that end up partying with me the rest of the night. The girl DJ they put in the back room is mad funky, love her.”
Blue Ivory NightClub
Photo caption: Youtube Blue Ivory is known for the occasional celebrity to pop in from time to time. it’s a 24-hour nightclub that has a full kitchen and strong drinks not far from downtown Atlanta.One Google reviewer says: “Nice little after hour spot. Warning dancers don’t get naked like regular strip clubs. If you want a cheaper priced bottle to turn up on a late night this is your spot. Would return for sure.”Sanctuary Nightclub
3209 Paces Ferry Pl NW, Atlanta, GA 30305 | 404) 262-1377
Photo credit: Facebook Sanctuary has had several reports of famous people on the dancefloor, from Braves baseball players to local actors and more entertainers.The Buckhead dance club and lounge is a great place to listen to some Latin sounds. Club heads flock to the Bachata Room and Viernes Tropicales on Fridays.Josephine Lounge
3277 Buford Hwy NE, Atlanta, GA 30329 | (678) 973-4441
Photo caption: Youtube Josephines Lounge is the place to be for north DeKalb County partiers who don’t have the time nor patience to travel downtown or to Midtown Atlanta. Josephines’ music is a strong luring point: DJs wax hip-hop, R&B, reggae and afrobeats all in one groove.Medusa Restaurant & Lounge
3375 Buford Hwy NE #1170, Atlanta, GA 30329 | (678) 862-7551
Photo caption: Youtube Medusa is another north DeKalb club that caters to some of the middle-class upscale folks over age 30 in metro Atlanta. With theme nights like Apex Fridays and Sinful Sundays, Medusa draws heavy crowds on the weekends. To keep out the riff-raff, the club charges $20 for hats and such.Lava Lounge
57 13th St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 | (404) 873-6189
Photo credit: Youtube Lava Lounge is a favorite Midtown club that attracts celebrities on weekends. The club has theme nights like Flip Flop Sundays and more.The tri-level club features an outdoor tropical deck, plush seats and four bars. Parking can be harsh though because of its location. Decks and nearby parking lots can be expensive.City Winery
650 North Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 | (404) 946-3791
Talk about celebrities! This place has them nearly every weekend on stage! City Winery is known for its relaxing atmosphere and lively music. Come on a weekday and you might be surprised who you see in the crowd.
Club Compound
Photo caption: Youtube Club Compound used to be a celebrity magnet a few years ago, but it has cooled down considerably. Still, a decent club, Compound remains a viable option if you want to party near the Atlanta University Center, where Clark Atlanta, Spelman and Morehouse is located.Magic City
241 Forsyth St SW, Atlanta, GA 30303 | (404) 584-5847
Photo credit: Instagram Magic City’s legendary Monday nights is known to attract some of the city’s most high-profile athletes, including many members of the Atlanta Falcons. You could also see your favorite rapper in the place.
See more of Atlanta’s top strip clubs in the city and what customers have to say about them.
Here Are Even More Clubs Where Celebrities Hang in Atlanta
- Gold Room Nightclub
- The Local
- MJQ Concourse
- Sound Table
- Johnny’s Hideaway
- Havana Club
- District Atlanta
- CosmoLava Lounge
- Tongue & Groove
- The Basement
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you’re looking for something to wear this season, especially affordable shoes, you should be able to find it in Atlanta.
Along with the wonderful things to eat and do in Atlanta, there are also so awesome places to shop.
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The Georgia Bulldogs begin the 2020 season with some major questions on an uneven playing field in more ways than one. Not only has COVID-19 severely limited the number of games, fans and everything else, but the Dawgs have some holes to fill.
If you’re looking for a place to watch UGA games, these bars have the big screen TVs and great food you need.
Last year, Georgia won the SEC East behind strong performances from the signal caller and defense. This year, the competition — an all-SEC affair — will be stiffer.
2020 Georgia Football Schedule: Opponents And Games
Georgia Football 2020 Schedule
Date Opponent / Score Time Tickets Information Saturday, Sept. 26 Arkansas -- 37-10 4 p.m. From $78 Saturday, Oct. 3 Auburn -- 27-6 7:30 p.m. From $279 Saturday, Oct 10 Tennessee -- 44-21 3:30 p.m. From $197 Saturday, Oct. 17 Alabama -- 24-41 8 p.m. From $303 Saturday, Oct. 24 Kentucky Noon From $125 Saturday, Nov. 7 Florida 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 Missouri TBD From $172 Saturday, Nov. 21 Mississippi State TBD From $204 Saturday, Nov. 28 South Carolina TBD From $137 Saturday, Dec. 5 Vanderbilt TBD From $171 Here is the Georgia 2020 football schedule. It opens in a PDF and you can download it o you can keep it handy.
Let’s hope Head Coach Kirby Smart can bring home a championship!
Where Can I Watch Georgia Games?
Photo credit: Yardhouse (The Battery) / Facebook If you want to find a good spot to watch Georgia, Georgia Tech, Georgia State and other college football, here are the best sports bars in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Film Festival (ATLFF) is taking place this weekend at the Plaza Theatre Drive-In at 1049 Ponce De Leon Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30306. The festival this year runs from Sept. 17-27.
This year, things are a little different because of COVID-19, but just as exciting. You can enjoy the films via drive-in tickets or virtual tickets. But there’s also some FREE events (see below).
Atlanta Film Festival 2020: Dates, Time, Info
The conference schedule is packed with screeners as well as an actors roundtable as well as production and filmmaking workshops.
See all the ATLFF festivities and don’t miss some groundbreaking movies. Or head to their Drive-in schedule or view the virtual catalog.
5 Virtual Free Events At The AtlantaFilm Festival
If youwant to check out some programming at no cost, here are five free virtual events being put on by the Atlanta Film Festival.
COVID Testing and Film ProductionPanelists: Producers Patricia Taylor & Gabrielle PickleModerator: Producer and Creative Conference Director Linda BurnsDescription: Panel: Speed, affordability and accuracy continue to pose a challenge to productions gearing up for fall, especially indies. Fresh off a Georgia film shoot, producers share what they learned about COVID testing, results lags and test efficacy.Casting in the Age of COVIDPanelists: Regional Set Representative Susan Moss (SAG/AFTRA), Casting Director Jessica Fox-Thigpen & Actor Mike PniewskiModerator: Producer and Creative Conference Director Linda BurnsDescription: Panel: A casting director and SAG representatives discuss common questions and concerns, as well as what actors should expect from casting and contracts, PPE protocols and how to report non-compliance anonymously.Actors Roundtable – Truly VulnerableModerator: SAG / AFTRA Actress Karen CeesayDescription: Panel: Atlanta-based actors share what it’s like being back to work, from the benefits of being local, occasionally managing their own props and wardrobe tweaks, to crews covered in PPE and managing their own COVID fears.COVID and the CrewPanelists: Freelance Commercial COVID Compliance Coordinator Keith Pearson, Turner Broadcasting Manager of Production Safety Megan King & Cinematographer and AC Trish SolynModerator: Producer and Creative Conference Director Linda BurnsDescription: Panel: Atlanta-based crew members and COVID compliance coordinators share stories from shooting during COVID, the benefits of being local, the challenges of wearing PPE in the Georgia heat, and what’s working and what isn’t.Remote Post-Production in the Age of COVIDPanelists: Sound Designer Chris Nicholson, Assistant Editor Inëz Czymbor, Composer Ben Holst, Post Production Supervisor Drew Sawyer & ADR Mixer Greg CrawfordModerator: Georgia State University’s CMII Project Manager Lisa FerrellDescription: Panel: Georgia’s post-production professionals from various departments discuss working remotely, how coordination, communication and planning are even more important, and the challenges they’ve had to overcome to ‘make it work.’With more than 900 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’re a fan of curry, a new Atlanta restaurant is spicing things up on the local dining scene. Curry Up Now, an award-winning Indian fast-casual eatery chas opened its doors in Atlanta.
Curry Up Now had its grand opening celebration on Thursday, September 4, 2020. It is the latest restaurant in the Madison Yards development just off Memorial Drive. This will be Curry Up Now’s second metro Atlanta location.
Curry Up Now Expanding In Metro Atlanta
Yet another Curry Up Now outpost is set to open at The Interlock, which will also feature Curry Up Now’s craft cocktail bar concept, Mortar & Pestle.
The first location is in Decatur and the third Curry Up Now is opening in Alpharetta in October 2020.
For the grand opening, Curry Up Now is offering 50% off orders placed via the Curry Up Now app and website all day long with code CelebrateATL.
“Our Decatur opening last year was the perfect way to introduce Curry Up Now to the greater Atlanta area, but we’re thrilled to be opening closer to the heart of the city in a popular center like Madison Yards,” said Hemant Suri, Atlanta franchisee for Curry Up Now. “We are excited to welcome the community to the newest Curry Up Now restaurant with our Grand Opening event, and look forward to becoming a go-to spot for Indian cuisine lovers in Atlanta.”
What’s On Curry Up Now’s Menu?
Curry Up Now prides itself on offering authentic Indian food in an approachable way.
Their signature dishes include Tikka Masala Burritos, Deconstructed Samosas, Indian-style tacos, Naughty Naan and more.
The restaurant also serves Indian street food snacks and traditional dishes like Thali Platters, Kathi Rolls, and more. The menu also has prominent dishes that are vegan, gluten-free, and Halal friendly.
“Despite the crazy and unprecedented year that 2020 has been, we’ve seen great growth as a brand and are very excited to welcome the new Madison Yards restaurant to our expanding Curry Up Now family,” said Akash Kapoor, founder and CEO. “Hemant and the Atlanta team have worked tirelessly to get this restaurant ready for the opening, and now that they have Alpharetta and The Interlock on the horizon, it’s shaping up to be a big year for Curry Up Now’s Atlanta expansion. With the opening of the Madison Yards location, we have now opened 5 restaurants since February.”
Where Is Curry Up Now Located?
Curry Up Now is located at 915 Memorial Dr SE Suite 210 in the Madison Yards retail-living center. Here’s a map to help you find it.
Curry Up Now began as a food truck in 2009, founded by husband and wife duo, Akash and Rana Kapoor, and ably supported by co-founder and Senior VP of Operations, Amir Hosseini.
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The city has some good restaurants in each quadrant of the city: East, West, North, South. All you need to do is think about what you have a taste for. Italian? Soul food? Tex-Mex? Atlanta has it all.
For the latest in metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, stay with Atlantafi.com.
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HEREafter, an integrative pop-up theater experience, is returning to Atlanta for four nights in September.
HEREafter Returns to Atlanta
Taking place from the safety of the audience members’ cars and then in a socially distancing parking garage, HEREafter will engulf the audience in the story of a family thrown into chaos after the death of their matriarch.
Shows will take place from Sept. 10 through 13 with 3 shows per night at 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m.How To Get Tickets
You can buy tickets to HEREafter at Freshtix.com.
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If you’re interested in watching Lovecraft Country, the new HBO series produced by Jordan Peele and J.J. Abrams and filmed around Atlanta, here’s how to do it for free.
“Lovecraft Country” is a drama horror series based on the novel by author Matt Ruff. Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions is worked on the project along with Bad Robot. The series began streaming on August 16, 2020.
How To Watch Lovecraft Country For Free
HBO is charging $14.99 a month to access to Lovecraft Country, where the highly anticipated series is streaming. But here’s how you can watch for free.
Sign up for HBO Max’s trial version and enjoy Lovecraft Country. We told you about this free streaming hack here.
Where Was Lovecraft Country Filmed?
Lovecraft Country was filmed in parts of Atlanta as well as rural parts of Georgia, including Macon. The HBO series also filmed in suburban Chicago, including White Pines State Park in Mount Morris, Illinois.
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 latter part of the year and the foreseeable future.
With more than 900 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 movies are coming back in a back way in the age of the coronavirus pandemic. AMC Theaters has announced that it will open August 20 with 15 cents movie tickets.
The cheap price is for one day only, part of the theater chain’s attempt to get people back into movie theaters.
AMC Theaters Reopening In Atlanta
More than 100 theaters in the United States will have “movies in 2020 at 1920 prices,” the company says in a news release.
AMC says it has implemented enhanced cleaning and sanitation procedures in line with CDC guidance. It will also adhere to social distancing rules based on the Atlanta agency’s recommendations.
AMC and other theater chains are trying to claw back economically after COVID-19 shut business down in March.
Here Are AMC Movie Theaters In Metro Atlanta
These are some of the best AMC movie theaters in the Atlanta area:
AMC Phipps Plaza 14
3500 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326 | (404) 231-1492
AMC Parkway Pointe 15
3101 Cobb Pkwy SE UNIT 201, Atlanta, GA 30339 | (770) 937-0730
AMC Dine-In Buckhead 6
3340 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326 | (404) 467-9619
AMC Camp Creek 14
3760 Princeton Lakes Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30331 | (404) 629-2524
AMC Madison Yards 8
975 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30316 | (470) 237-2854
Regal Atlanta ScreenX & IMAX
261 19th St NW #1250, Atlanta, GA 30363 | (844) 462-7342
AMC North DeKalb 16
2042 Lawrenceville Hwy Suite F – 22, Decatur, GA 30033 | (404) 634-0451
AMC Southlake 24
7065 Mt Zion Cir, Morrow, GA 30260 | (770) 473-0719
Georgia’s largest city has some of the top film venues in the South. For a deeper look, read our Best Movie Theaters In Atlanta.
The movie business hasn’t just affected the expedition segment of the movie business here in Georgia. The actual filmmaking process has ground to a halt as well.
Atlanta movie mogul Tyler Perry resumed production in June with a “quarantine bubble” that tested people constantly and housed them on the 300-acre Tyler Perry Studios campus for the duration of filming.
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ONE Musicfest is a little different this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. The event is called the At The Crib Fest this year and it promises to be a doozy. The one-day music festival slated for Saturday, August 22 and will feature a virtual who’s who among music greats.
ONE Musicfest’s At The Crib Fest will be hosted by Atlanta’s own Paige Shari!
ONE Musicfest At The Crib 2020: Music Lineup Announced
Here are the artists slated to perform for the At The Crib Fest so far:
Billed as one of the nation’s “Can’t Miss Festivals,” ONE Musicfest is in its 10th year with a first-ever weekend of high-energy performances and unique cultural experiences.
While the event is virtual this year, it’s still a top-notch event. More than 20,000 people attended last year.
How To RSVP
RSVP for the At The Crib Fest right 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. Downtown Atlanta or Midtown often has something cool going on!
Are you a beer drinker? You also may want to visit to a craft brewery in the city.
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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If you’re a movie buff and want to enjoy the cinematic experience like old times, then visit your local Walmart parking lot. The retailer says it will transform its parking lots into drive-in movie theaters.
The move is a bold one for Walmart, which has seen its delivery business grow amid the coronavirus pandemic. Now it wants to give families an entertainment venue that adheres to social distancing and all the safety rules that health officials recommend.
The Walmart movies will run from August 14 through October 21 with 320 showings of hit movies.
What Movies Are Playing At The Walmart Drive-In?
The movies chosen for the Walmart Drive-in have been chosen by the Tribeca Film Festival. Here are some titles you can expect:
- Friday Night Lights
- The Karate Kid
- Space Jam
- Black Panther
- Pokémon Detective Pikachu
- The Lego Batman Movie
- Spider-ManTM: Into The Spider-Verse
- Spy Kids
- Teen Titans GO! To the Movies
- Wonder Woman
- E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
- Ghostbusters
- Men in BlackTM: International and more
- Ahead of
- each feature presentation, audiences will screen one of a number of short films, including Bilby, Bird Karma, Brooklyn Breeze, CROW: The Legend, Fire in Cardboard City, INVASION!, Looney Tunes’ Boo! Appetweet and Marooned
Before each full-length movie, short films will be screened as well. You can expect shorts like Bilby, Bird Karma, Brooklyn Breeze, CROW: The Legend, Fire in Cardboard City, INVASION!, Looney Tunes’ Boo! Appetweet and Marooned.
Visit TheWalmartDriveIn.com to see what’s playing.
Walmart Parking Lot Drive-In Movie Theaters Near You
Many Walmarts in Atlanta will host movies in their respective parking lots. If you need help finding one, here are the Walmarts near you in Atlanta.
- Walmart Supercenter MLK: 835 M.L.K. Jr Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30314
- Walmart Supercenter East Point: 844 Cleveland Ave, East Point, GA 30344
- Walmart Supercenter Howell Mill: 1801 Howell Mill Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
- Walmart Supercenter Cascade: Dr Sw, 1105 Research Center Drive Atlanta SW, Atlanta, GA 30331
- Walmart Supercenter Eastside: 2427 Gresham Rd S E, Atlanta, GA 30316
- Walmart Supercenter Chamblee: 1871 Chamblee Tucker Rd, Chamblee, GA 30341
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.
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