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The Atlanta Caribbean Carnival is taking place in Atlanta on May 24 and 25, 2019 at Central Park. The park is located in Midtown.
The Atlanta Caribbean Carnival will begin at 10 a.m. and end at 11 p.m. on both days.
Atlanta Caribbean Carnival: Everything you need to know
The event celebrates the Caribbean culture and heritage, especially in metro Atlanta. The event also promotes a broader understanding and deeper appreciation of Caribbean culture.
Atlanta’s ethnic communities are full of people from the Caribbean, including natives of Jamaica, Trinidad, Dominican Republic, Haiti, St. Thomas, the Bahamas and more.
Join all festivities and activities for music, dancing, food, children’s activities, and more.
Where will the Atlanta Caribbean Carnival take place?
The Atlanta Caribbean Carnival will take place at 400 Merritts Ave NE Atlanta, Ga. 30308. Here is a map to help you find the place.
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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Elva Mae Boutique is hosting their first fashion show. The Miami Mami Fashion Show is set for Friday, May 31, 2019 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT at Sanctuary Nightclub 3209 Paces Ferry Place Northwest Atlanta, GA 30305.
Come experience a fun night in “Miami” right in the heart of Atlanta.
Miami Mami Fashion Show To Be Held In Atlanta
Show will be hosted by the fabulous London B. Styles & Raeforreal and will feature live salsa performances, and an exclusive firsthand look at our Summer Collections!
Hang around after the show and take a FREE salsa lesson followed by salsa dancing and drinks. Come for a great night of fun, fashion, dancing and drinks.
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PHAT Girl Fresh Presents Life Styled Honors, a city-wide celebration of style, community, and brilliance. The event takes place on Friday, Apr 26, 2019, 5:00 PM –Saturday, Apr 27, 2019, 8:00 PM EDT.
Life Styled Honors will be held at Suite Food Lounge 375 Luckie Street Northwest Atlanta, GA 30313.
PHAT Girl Fresh Presents Life Styled Honors takes place in Atlanta
Life Styled Honors is an appreciation experience curated by Maui Bigelow of Phat Girl Fresh, who will make its sixth appearance in Atlanta on April 26 & 27, 2019.
Identified as an “ingenious meld of fashion & empowerment”, Life Styled Honors is one of the most exciting events of the season, celebrating promising and notable influence in fashion, entertainment, and empowerment.
Past honorees have included Project Runway’ s model competition winner, Liris Crosse, and social activist and founder of the #MeToo movement, Tarana Burke.
This year’s event will honor tv star and R&B singer, Nicci Gilbert-Daniels of Brownstone fame, for her influence and philanthropy work in the Greater Atlanta region and around the world.
Outstanding honorees include CeCe Olisa, Digital Influencer; Danielle Young, Writer & Producer; Francie Maupin, Designer/Model; Jacquelyn Teemer, Local Government Official; Michael Moss, Digital Influencer; and NikkiFree Wiggins, Digital Influencer.
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.
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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 -
The third annual Spring Fling at Ponce City Market is set for Saturday, April 20 from 11am-11pm in Midtown Atlanta. Here’s everything you need to know.
The rooftop event will go on whether rain or shine. Spring Fling will feature family-friendly fun during the day and transform into an adults-only party beginning at 5 pm.
Spring Fling at Ponce City Market: Everything you need to know
Spring Fling is one of Ponce City Market’s most popular events for both children and adults. They expect things to continue as usual this year.
Family-friendly fun from 11 am to 3 pm will include face painters, balloon artists, a bubble play zone and a paint with nature station, with DJ Grace spinning for the kiddos. Children and adults will also be able to enjoy complimentary access to Skyline Park’s heege tower and three-story slide.
After 5 pm, we’ll turn the party up with to 21+ only with DJ Fadelf spinning from 7-11 pm.
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Atlanta is the largest city in Georgia, so it just stands to reason that there’s more things to do here than in any city for miles around. But you don’t have to wait for the weekend, here are the things to do in Atlanta today.
Things to do in Atlanta today: Aug. 7, 2019
Check out these list of events featuring things to do in Atlanta today:
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Market WednesdayAmericasMart Atlanta
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CFB 150 Specialty Exhibit delivered by UPSthrough 8/31/2019 / College Football Hall Of Fame
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FREE Admission at the College Football Hall of Fame in Augustthrough 8/31/2019 / College Football Hall Of Fame
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The Home Depot Backyard August Programsthrough 8/31/2019 / The Home Depot Backyard
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Doc McStuffins: The Exhibitthrough 9/8/2019 / The Children’s Museum of Atlanta
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Ridiculous Beasts….and Where to Kill Themthrough 11/6/2019 / Agatha’s “A Taste of Mystery” Dinner Theatre
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Historic Downtown Architecture Audio Tour by American Institute of Architectsthrough 12/31/2019
All week in Atlanta: Rib Week
It’s Crave Week at Shane’s! Now through Sunday, come enjoy a 4-bone of our baby back ribs for just $6! Add any side for only $1 to complete your meal. Don’t miss out on this great deal!!!
Valid only at the following locations:
Perimeter, Norcross, Cumberland, Edgewood, Lawrenceville, Flowery Branch, Douglasville, Newnan, Carrollton, Fairburn, Fayetteville and Peachtree City.
Offer expires Sunday, 8/11/19
There’s a party going on at Alibi tonight in Atlanta. Like to party? See our best clubs in Atlanta. 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.
What to do in Atlanta tonight
Check out what Atlanta has to offer
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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Sweetwater 420 Fest will take place Friday, April 19 through Sunday, April 21, 2019 in Midtown Atlanta. The rock festival is already prepping for an awesome weekend of good times, good music and great beer.
Sweetwater 420 Fest 2019 will take place at Centennial Olympic Park across four stages. There will be an artists market, food village and more great stuff on tap.
Sweetwater 420 Fest 2019: Everything you need to know
Friday April 19 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Gates open: 12:00 PM | Box Office Hours: 10:00 AM – 10 PMSaturday April 20 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Gates open: 11:30 AM | Box Office Hours: 10:30 AM – 10 PM
Sunday April 21 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Gates open: 11:00 AM | Box Office Hours: 10:00 AM – 9 PMThe Sweetwater 420 2019 music lineup includes nearly 50 acts including Widespread Panic, Keller Williams’ Grateful Grass, Rebelution, Moon Taxi, The Claypool Lennon Delirium, John Medeski’s Mad Skillet, Turkuaz and Knower, according to the AJC.
Sweetwater 420 2019: Ticket info
Early-bird tickets sales started Tuesday at 10 a.m. and are ongoing at www.sweetwater420fest.com/tickets/
3-day admission starts at $99
Advance: $139*
Full: $154*
Will Call: $160*There will also be a race! Registe for the April 20 420 Fest 5K – a Peachtree Road Race qualifier – at www.sweetwater420fest.com.
This event is just one among many Atlanta happenings going on weekly in the city. Fortunately for us, 2018 is not over just yet. See all the 2019 Atlanta festivals this year.
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If you’re either getting married in the near future or planning your wedding or any event, this event is for you.
Come meet the best of the best vendors in the business. Find every vendor you need all in one place. The best part is “IT’S FREE” “FREE” “FREE”
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Thousands are expected at the Publix Georgia Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K races,which takes place Sunday, March 18 in downtown Atlanta. Many participants will be trying to stay hydrated and looking into ways to take in carbs and more.
The Sun Dial Restaurant at The Westin Peachtree Plaza, which happens to be located right in the thick of the race, is offering runners a chance to load up on carbs with its special pasta entrée on its dinner menu the eve of the race.
The Herb Pappardelle Pasta is a customer fave this time of year. Executive chef Justin Mason and sous chef Ralph Trillo have created a culinary delight.
As an accommodation for families who want to cheer on their favorite runner, the Sun Dial is providing free art supplies (poster board, markers etc.) available Saturday night for guests to create designs and display during the race.
The Westin Peachtree Plaza is also offering a special package where hotel guests can receive 10% off their daily rate for Friday and Saturday night by using the promo code ATLMAR. Guests who book this deal will receive a welcome bag that includes a SuperFoods snack and RunWestin gear.
You can book your reservation here.
- March 18, 7:00 a.m.
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- Marathon (ages 18 & older)
- Half Marathon (ages 14 & older)
- 5K (Ages 8 & older)
- One Mile (ages 6-14)
- 50m Dash (ages 6 & under)
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On Saturday, March 17, 2018, Carson + Spencer is hosting the 4th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl! You’ll have the chance to hop on & off ATL’s Streetcar & visit the historic Edgewood Avenue, Centennial Park, Fairlie Poplar and Peachtree Corridor districts in one fun-filled afternoon!
2018 Atlanta Streetcar St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl
Saturday, March 17, 2018 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM (EDT)
With the purchase of a General Admission ticket, you’ll receive:
- A day pass to ride the Atlanta Streetcar
- 5 Comp Drinks
- Food & Drink Specials
- Access to Exclusive After Party location
- Streamline Entrance to the Participating Venues
- Special Giveaways
- And Much More….
For an additional $7, purchase the Pot of Gold VIP tickets and expect to receive these extras:
- Carson + Spencer St. Patrick’s Day event commemorative t-shirt
- A boozy libation to kick off the event at registration
Participating Venues:
- Atlanta Braves Bar & Grill
- Side Bar
- Harolds Chicken & Ice Bar
- Noni’s Bar & Deli
- Delightful Eatz
- Bone Lick BBQ
- Hudson Grille
Our official afterparty location will be at Side Bar from 4-7pm!
Registration will be located at Odd Fellows Atrium & Rooftop, located at 250 Auburn Avenue. Registration for the event will begin at 11:30AM and end promptly at 3:00PM.
Want free tickets? Here’s how!
– Celebrate your birthday on the crawl and your ticket is free! Email info@carsonspencer.com for more info
– Want to earn a free ticket and some cash for spreading the word? Email info@carsonspencer.com for more info!
:: IMPORTANT :: PLEASE NOTE ::
Admission for this event is 21+ only. Valid government-issued ID Is Required. No refunds or exchanges. Event will take place RAIN or SHINE. All participants must adhere to the rules of the Atlanta Streetcar. No refunds will be given. All sales are final. All electronic ticket transactions will post as “EB 2018 AtlantaStreet” on your financial statement. For more information email us: info@carsonspencer.com. Participating venues reserve the right to refuse entry to guests who are deemed intoxicated (or otherwise unfit) upon arrival. If a venue is at capacity then you may have to wait or return at another time. Official after party is also contingent upon the capacity of the venue. Registration ends prompty at the designated time. Prices are subject to change while supplies last. **Unfortunately the Eventbrite system does not allow us to restrict people who are underage from buying tickets. If you are not 21 and purchase a ticket, you will not be allowed into the event.**