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If you’re serious about exploring the best things to do in Atlanta this winter, you have to do the things that tourists do — major attractions and landmarks — and what natives do.
Yes, Atlanta is known for its incredible rabid interstate system, Coca-Cola and sweet tea as well as some great bars and restaurants.
But there’s more to it than that. This winter, we’re showing you what to do, where to go and what to wear in Atlanta.
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Things To Do In Atlanta This Winter
Of course, Atlanta has its share of camp and kink, but it’s starkly refreshing to see in detail what the largest city of the Southeast has to offer. Are you ready to explore Georgia’s capital city proper?
Electric Art – Jan. 11
Come experience Atlanta’s Best House Music party at Electric House.
Yola – Jan. 24
Matoma & Two Friends Present Superdope – Jan. 24
February 2020
The second month of the year is when the active meter begins to click back on for Atlanta. Here are the best things to do in Atlanta in February.
Afro Arts: A Celebration – Feb. 7
Amanda Shires – Feb. 9
Wale: Believe Music Hall -Feb. 14
Theo Katzman – Feb. 15
Ashley McBryde: The One Night Standards Tour — Feb. 20
There are also some great places to enjoy live music, if that’s your thing. THis winter, several major live music venues around the city have major acts coming through.
Best Live Music Venues In Atlanta
Let’s get into some of the best live music venues in Atlanta and how to get there:
Apache Cafe
880 Woodrow St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310 | (404) 594-1170
If you want to enjoy one of the city’s musical gems, Apache Cafe is the place to go. Aside from being the venue where India Irie was discovered, patrons will enjoy the daily happy hour, food and drinks.
With a weekly schedule of events that features Pangea’s Afrosocial, spoken word, karaoke, art, live music and more, this place is a must-visit. See upcoming events.
Blind Willie’s
828 North Highland Avenue NE Atlanta, GA 30306 | (404) 873-2583
The world-renown Blind Willie’s is the premiere spot in Atlanta for some down-home blues music. See upcoming concerts.
Center Stage / The Loft
1374 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30309 | (404) 885-1365
Center Stage is one of the most accessible places in Atlanta to hear some live music. National acts on the pop music and hip-hop scene regularly come through to perform.
The Loft is a more intimate music venue adjacent to Center Stage. It’s a standing-room only place that allows the venue to transform into a gigantic dance floor. See upcoming shows.
City Winery
650 North Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 | (404) 946-3791
City Winery in Midtown Atlanta has some of the biggest acts week in and week out. If you want to see a top-notch live show, City Winery is the place to be. See their schedule.
Coca-Cola Roxy
800 Battery Ave SE #500, Atlanta, GA 30339 | (470) 351-3866
The Coca-Cola Roxy is a spacious venue at the Battery across the street from SunTrust Park, where the Atlanta Braves play. The Roxy plays big-name acts and packs a crowd on the weekends. See Coca-Cola Roxy events.
Aside from things to do, we’ve all got to eat. Atlanta’s dining scene is one of the best in the Southeast, with influences that span the globe.
Where To Eat In Atlanta This Winter
If you’re looking for the best Atlanta restaurants and some of the top speakeasys and off-the-beaten path places to eat, here is where to grub.
Barbecue Kitchen
1437 Virginia Ave, Atlanta, GA 30337 (404) 766-9906
This deliciously Southern institution is a favorite for Delta employees like pilots, executives and other airport workers.
Barbecue Kitchen also gives you free seconds on sides.
Here’s what one Google reviewer says about Barbecue Kitchen: “First let me wipe my mouth!!!! I’m Visiting Atlanta for the first time for my birthday. Once my sister and I arrived we were looking for food… So we road down Virginia avenue. As soon as I saw the sign and it said “Salmon Patties and family owned” I knew this was the place. Terry was our server. She was Awesome!!!! The food is Amazing!!! I’m Pescatarian so I had the catfish. It was fried to perfection!!! My sister had the fried chicken. She was licking her fingers. We will definitely come back before we leave.”
1437 Virginia Ave, Atlanta, GA 30337 (404) 766-9906
Southern Gentleman
3035 Peachtree Rd, Atlanta, GA 30305 (404) 939-9845
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Located at The Shops at Buckhead, Southern Gentleman restaurant offers the elegance of fine dining combined with the best of Southern cooking.For brunch, the Monte Cristo, which I’ve personally tried, is like no other.
Here’s what one Google reviewer says about the Southern Gentleman: “bsolutely excellent service!! An ideal of Southern hospitality! Great atmosphere, including the background music and the perfect outdoors patio. Highly recommended for brunch, especially if you have a bigger group (i.e. 6 or more people).”
Prime Meridian restaurant
100 Cnn Ctr NW, Atlanta, GA 30303 (404) 818-4450
Prime Meridian is one of the best upscale restaurants in Atlanta. Because it is primarily located primarily in a business district, many families don’t know about the daily buffets and gourmet desserts.
If you’re in the mood for a hidden gem with an open kitchen, come to the Omni Hotel’s South Tower at Prime Meridian.
The Foundry at Puritan Mill
916 Joseph E. Lowery Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 (404) 962-8702
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Here’s what one reviewer says about The Foundry at Puritan Mill in Atlanta: “This location is like a hidden gem in the mist. Open floor plan, soothing lighting and inviting. It was a good spot for the wedding. We really enjoyed the space. I wish I’d taken more pix of the space but I was caught up with everyone enjoying the place.”Swan House
3130 Slaton Dr NW Atlanta, GA 30305 404.814.4090View this post on InstagramHere’s what one reviewer says about the Swan House mansion at Atlanta History Center: “This is an incredibly Hidden Gem in the center of Atlanta. There are 30 Acres of Gardens and grounds to walk and the structure is absolutely astronomical and fresa. There is such a mix of different elements of other European countries. The building reflects a deep tone of Italy and French and also Spanish influences.”
What To Wear In Atlanta This Winter
Photo caption: Clem Onojeghuo / Unsplash Fashionable Atlantans will tell you that it’s time to break out the leather: jackets, pants and blazers.
Timberland Boots
BuyThose less acclimated to the cold will choose to don layers and spend as little time outside as they can.
Black Leather Coat
Buy
For extra insulation, make sure you buy some leggings that can keep the cold at bay.
Men can always opt for wool socks and long johns underneath.
In the winter, Atlanta slows down, but only on the outside. Inside some of the top event spaces and restaurants, life buzzes along.
To make an impression when you go out, you need to dress your best. Atlantans make it a tradition to dress up during the winter. Here are some sweaters you’ll love….
4 Winter Sweaters You’ll Love This Season
- American Trends Women’s Scarf
- Wander Agio Women’s Scarf
- Women’s Super Soft Pashminas Wrap
- Calvin Klein Women’s Pashmina Wrap
From adventurous outdoorsy stuff to exclusive artistic performances, and the city’s throbbing nightlife, Atlanta definitely has something for everyone.
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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LSU whipped the Oklahoma Sooners 63-28 in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl on Saturday evening. The game was played at the enormous Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Here are five things to know about the game, which sets up an LSU-Clemson national championship game.
1. Peach Bowl Attendance Sets Record
The 2019 Peach Bowl broke an attendance record, with 78,347 counted in the stadium.
Joe Burrow isn't the only one breaking records tonight. Tonight's #CFAPeachBowl sets a new attendance record at @MBStadium! pic.twitter.com/YDX8Gl46Aj
— Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl (@CFAPeachBowl) December 29, 2019
2. Peach Bowl Win Puts LSU In Record Books
With the win, LSU improved to 14-0, a win total they have never reached before. But the Tigers broke several records behind the Heisman-winning quarterback Joe Burrow.
𝗠.𝗩.𝗣@LSUfootball | #CFAPeachBowl pic.twitter.com/80OzRzc6Gt
— Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl (@CFAPeachBowl) December 29, 2019
3. Tale Of Two Quarterbacks
On paper, LSU and Oklahoma were statistically identical, but the game really came down to the two quarterbacks.
“What a tremendous job by everybody,” Orgeron said. “One team, one heartbeat. Everybody in our organization. We got tremendous play by Joe Burrow and have a great coaching staff.”
Two incredible QBs. pic.twitter.com/h9FmkCEMTs
— Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl (@CFAPeachBowl) December 29, 2019
4. ESPN Reporter Among 5 Dead In Plane Crash
Carley McCord, a Louisiana sports reporter and the daughter-in-law of LSU OC Steve Ensminger, was among those who died in a plane crash while en route to the Tigers game in Atlanta.
“We are sending so many thoughts and prayers to the Ensminger family, as well as Carley McCord’s family.”
Carley McCord, daughter-in-law of LSU offensive coordinator Steve Ensminger, died in a plane crash while en route to the Tigers' CFP semifinal. pic.twitter.com/hY4zwujHGC
— SEC Network (@SECNetwork) December 28, 2019
Atlanta has been a college football oasis for the LSU Tigers. Burrow has thrown 11 touchdowns there just in the month of December alone. But will he win the ‘chip?
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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One of the many places to enjoy a good meal in Atlanta is during the brunch hour, which is roughly between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
Elleven45 Lounge is throwing an epic brunch party in Buckhead and you won’t want to miss it. You can expect all the great food typically found on a brunch menu, from waffles, pancakes and mimosas and more.
Where Is Elleven45 Lounge Located?
Elleven45 Lounge is located at 2110 Peachtree Road NW Atlanta, GA 30309. Here is a map to help you find it.
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 8th annual Atlanta Veg Fest will take place on Saturday, November 9, at The Forum at Infinite Energy Center.
The event promises to bring the public the very latest in healthy eating, holistic routines and diet regimens.
Atlanta Veg Fest: Everything you need to know
The event is asking for a $5 donation for entry for adults. There also be presentations, a vegan-friendly marketplace and activities for kids.
Doors open at 10 a.m. The first 300 guests will receive goodie bags filled with coupons and free samples from some of our generous sponsors. The exhibit hall will close at 5 p.m. and the last speaker finishes at 6 p.m.
Speakers for the 2019 event include:
See the whole speakers list here.
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If you want some downhome cookin’, live music and good times, there’s only one place to be this weekend: The Acworth Beer & Wine Fest.
The event features 100 beers, wines, mimosas, live music, and food for sale in Acworth, Georgia. Festivities kick off Saturday, Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. and will run until 5 p.m.
Acworth Beer & Wine Fest: Everything you need to know
The Acworth Beer & Wine Fest is a 21 and over event and no pets are allowed. It will take place in downtown Acworth.
Here’s what it costs to enter:
- $40 (after Oct. 31)
- $50 at event
Where Will The Acworth Beer & Wine Fest Take Place?
The Acworth Beer & Wine Fest will take place at 4415 Senator Russell Avenue, Acworth, GA 30101. Here is a map to help you find it.
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The Georgia Seafood Festival is set for Nov. 9, 2019 at the Battery Atlanta. The festival will showcase the culinary excellence of the Georgia Coastal Seafood scene.
Attendees will get to sample mouth-watering varieties of the freshest fish, cooked in various styles, with an emphasis on Georgian wild shrimp.
Georgia Seafood Festival: Everything You Need To Know
The festival will give you a chance to sample fresh produce from all over the state and play in some fun and games related to Georgia’s agriculture and fishing industries.
There will also be live music courtesy of bans from Georgia’s coastal cities. You’ll also be able to learn about the Georgia coast and vacation communities.
You’ll also get a tableside seat at a qualifying competition for the Annual World Cooking Championships, where Atlanta’s top amateur and professional chefs will square off.
The event will be hosted by Chef Jernard Wells, who has appeared on The Food Network and The Cooking Channel.Here are the best new restaurants in Atlanta
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The Porches & Pies Fall Festival is set to happen on Saturday, October 19, 2019 in southwest Atlanta.
The festival will take place in historic Adair Park. The event features a pie bake-off for professionals and hobby bakers, pie tasting, music, kids activities and an artists market.
Porches & Pies Fall Festival: Everything you need to know
Time: Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019 from 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Place: Adair Park
Address: 742 Catherine St SW
Atlanta, GA 30310
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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Fall Fest at Atlanta Tech is happening Thursday, October 31, 2019 at noon. Come on out to enjoy fun games, lunch and activities for all ages.
Fall Fest: Here’s Everything You Need To Know
Event: Fall Fest
Location: Atlanta Technical College
Address: 1560 Metropolitan Parkway Southwest Main Campus Library Building G Room G1101, Atlanta, GA 30310
Date And Time
- 2019-10-31T12:00
Admission: 0
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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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 has added a number of musical artists to its lineup, including Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals, FKA Twigs, with additional performances by Danny Brown, Gallant and more.
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.
Every year, big artists come to Atlanta to perform. In recent years, 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. “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.”
The festival will feature Afropunk’s renowned solutions sessions aka the people’s forum + a unique vendor marketplace, The Spinthrift Market.
Tickets to the Carnival of Consciousness are on sale now. You can also volunteer and get an earned ticket by working on site.
(Story image via Facebook.com/afropunk / Ryan Purcell)
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 Red Bull Music Festival is set for Nov. 1-14, 2019 in Atlanta. The music festival will take place at Variety Playhouse 1099 Euclid Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30307.
Red Bull Music Festival Atlanta: Everything you need to know
The featured performer will be Atlanta’s own Ari Lennox, who is signed to J.Cole’s Dreamville Records. But she’s not alone. More than 25 other artists will take the stage.
Ari Lennox headline the Variety Playhouse in Atlanta in celebration of her album “Shea Butter Baby”.
Red Bull Music Festival: Music Lineup
Here are the other artists that will perform at the Red Bull Music Festival:
- Ari Lennox
- · Baby Rose
- · BbyMutha
- · bowcat
- · Decoteau ·
- Denzel Curry
- · Princess and Diamond of Crime Mob ·
- DJ Anthony Somebody
- · DJ Ape
- · DJ Durel
- · Gunner Stahl ·
- Hourglass ·
- Joey Bada$$ ·
- JSPORT ·
- Kari Faux ·
- Kevin “Coach K” Lee
- · Lex Luger ·
- Molly Brazy ·
- Mulatto
- · OHSO
- · pineappleCITI ·
- Precious Ebony ·
- Queen Key · Shawty Redd
- · Teyana Taylor
- UNIIQU3
- · Yung Baby Tate ·
- Zaytoven
The Red Bull Music Festival Atlanta schedule
Red Bull Music Festival Atlanta Portraits Opening Event – Nov. 1
Doors open at 8:00 PM · November 1, 2019 – 18+ OnlyRed Bull Music Festival Atlanta: Gunner Stahl Portraits – Nov. 2-7Doors open at 8:00 PM · November 2, 2019 – All AgesThe Red Bull Music Festival Atlanta takes place from Nov. 1-14 in Midtown. But it’s not the only thing going on that week or weekend. See other Atlanta happenings.
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