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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.
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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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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Do you love rolling through the city enjoying libations in the top bars along the way? Then you’ll love the Atlanta Streetcar St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl.
The annual Atlanta Streetcar St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl is just one of many local events commemorating and celebrating one of the most fun holidays of the year.
You won’t want to miss the bar crawl this year, which is scheduled for Monday, March 17 · 5pm EDT. Check-in is from 5 to 9 p.m.
What’s Included for Atlanta St Patrick’s Day:
- Free entry to 4+ participating venues
- All Access to both Midtown & Buckhead Areas
- Exclusive drink specials
- Festive, holiday-themed drinks
- PubCrawls.com wristband for access to all the action
- A digital map to guide your crawl
- High-energy vibes with hundreds of party-goers!
Where Is the St. Patrick’s Bar Crawl Starting?
The bar crawl is starting at 1080 Peachtree Street NE #7 Atlanta, GA 30309. Here’s a map to help you find it.
What Else Is Happening This Weekend in Atlanta?
To find a curated list of the best events happening near you, check out our Atlanta Weekend Guide, which shows you which festivals, parties and other events are on tap.
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If you want some zen along with your black girl magic, Bazaar Noir is hosting a Melanated Chakras Yoga event on March 3, 2018.
Bazaar Noir is an indoor marketplace featuring some of ATL’s creators from adornments & vegan foods to organic bath/body delights.
The event will be held at 1444 on Lucille Avenue in downtown Atlanta.
Register for Melanated Chakras – 2nd Annual – Yoga Conference March 3, 2018 #MELANATEDCHAKRAS #chakras #yogachallenge #yoga #melaninpoppin #blackgirlsdoyoga #blackyogis #melanin #blackmendoyoga #blackgirlmajic #bazaarnoir #iloveyoga #yogapose #wakandahttps://t.co/7h2wen88b9 pic.twitter.com/0e29BPy0w9
— Bazaar Noir (@bazaarnoir) February 28, 2018
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On Sunday, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms welcomed over 400 attendees of the Power Rising 18 Summit to the City of Atlanta. “Your voices are being heard and your power is being felt across this city,” said.
More than 1,000 women attended the three-day inaugural event, which was held at the Westin Peachtree Plaza in downtown Atlanta. They listened to workshops, seminars and daily speeches about knowing your worth, affirmations on success and how to empower themselves.
Some heavy-hitters in many industries were in attendance, including TV personality Star Jones, LaToia Jones, director of Strategic Partnerships and Community Engagement for Hustle, former Democratic National Committee COO Minyon Moore and Nakisha Lewis, founder of the social justice organization, SheWoke.org.
Thank you Mayor @KeishaBottoms for welcoming #PowerRising18 into the city of Atlanta. “Look what happens when we engage, look what happens when we don’t,” says @KeishaBottoms #IAmPowerRising pic.twitter.com/zgnhShRwJg
— PowerRising (@PowerRising18) February 25, 2018
Karen Finney, a political strategist and former spokeswoman for Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign, said planning the conference was event “a labor of love.”
“It’s a real testament to how black women can come together,” she told NBC News. “There are a whole range of issues — health care, access to capital — that impact black women that either aren’t being discussed, or are sublimated to a larger conversation. We want to strategize and create an actionable agenda that people can take back to their communities.”
The summit grew out of a brainstorm from some women of color in Congress.
Leah Daughtry, an evangelist who was also a lead organizer of Power Rising, told the crowd that the summit came together because of their faith. “All we had was an idea, no money,” she said at Sunday’s closing session, according to the Washington Post. “Those of you who are here are the brave ones. The ones who said, ‘We don’t know who the speakers are. We don’t know what time it starts. All we know is, it’s in Atlanta, and it’s going to be some black women, so we’re going!’ I appreciate you,” she tearfully added.
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Cupid’s Undie Run, the insane event that includes underdressed people jogging through the freezing February weather, is coming again.
Whether it’s boxers, a thong, a sarong, or whatever, feel free to come on down and participate. The running begins at Big Sky, located at 3201 Cains Hill Pl NW, Atlanta, GA 30305.
Proceeds for the event will go to organizations that raise awareness for the genetic disorder neurofibromatosis, which affects one in every 3,000 children.
Tickets start at $40. For more info, click here.
