If you’re looking for things to do in Atlanta this week, check out the tons of holiday-themed events being held in Midtown Atlanta. This time of year, you can expect many Atlanta restaurants to host events and tweak their menus accordingly. And that’s what we have.
Things to do in Atlanta this week & weekend
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?
Holiday Bar Crawl
- Dec. 10 – Atlanta Santa Crawl has food and drink specials, beginning at Live at the Battery.
- Dec. 15 – Wear your tackiest holiday duds to Ugly Sweater Crawl for holiday music and drink specials in 5 bars, starting at Buckhead Saloon.
Wed., Dec. 12 – UrbanTree Cidery Night at Your Pie
Sip on locally-made ciders at Your Pie Grant Park (275 Memorial Drive) on Dec. 12! Beginning at 7pm, the restaurant will offer $4 bottles of Original Cider plus swag giveaways. Trivia will begin at 8pm.
Thurs., Dec. 13 – Thursday Night Throwdown
East Pole is hosting a throwdown this Thursday beginning at 7pm! Open to both competitors and spectators, interested participants can sign up at the bar for $5 and enjoy beer from SweetWater Brewery and coffee-focused prizes from Balzac Brothers, Barista Magazine and La Marzocco. Please see here for more details.
Holiday Plays
- Dec. 8 to 16 – Away in the Basement is about amazing church ladies at Legacy Theatre in Tyrone.
- Dec. 8 to 16 – The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is a comedy about unruly kids in Alpharetta.
- Dec. 8 to 22 – Santa After Hours is comedy for adults at Out of Box Theatre, Marietta.
- Dec. 8 to 30 – Madeline’s Christmas is a musical play about 12 girls in Paris at Horizon Theatre.
The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker tells the story of a young girl’s Christmas dream and includes music by Tchaikovsky.
- Dec. 9 – Atlanta Dance Theatre, Roswell
- Dec. 9 to 24 – Atlanta Ballet, Fox Theatre
- Dec. 14 to 16 – Gwinnett Ballet, Duluth
V-103 Winterfest 2018
The People’s Station, V-103 presents WinterFest 2018 starring; Tory Lanez, Jeremih, H.E.R., DVSN, Ella Mai, Jaquees, Sevyn Streeter and with special guest Lil Duval.
December food specials galore: Babalu’s
Are ya hangry?? Babalu in Midtown is coming through with December savings on food and drinks. The hibiscus pear margarita ($10) is Babalu’s December cocktail of the month. The drink muddles together hibiscus and pears then blends with Patron Reposado, triple sec and house-made sour mix. Available on Wednesdays, the $5 Baba cheesesteak burger of the month tops a grilled Angus beef patty with peppers, onions and a creamy cheese sauce. “Taco” about savings, the beer-battered monkfish chef’s taco for December ($3.75) tops the Dos XX-battered fish with chipotle aioli, crispy cabbage, radish and cilantro.
Things to do in Atlanta: Dec. 15
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2018 Celebration Bowl12:00 p.m. / Mercedes-Benz Stadium
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Atlanta from the Ashes: Downtown History Tour12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. / Woodruff Park
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Breakfast with Santa9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. / Georgia Aquarium
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Celebrate Las Posadas: A Cultural Exploration11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. / The Children’s Museum of Atlanta
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Sleeping Giant7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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Tailgate Saturdays Built By The Home Depot at The Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of FameCollege Football Hall Of Fame
Things to do in Atlanta: Dec. 16
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Atlanta Falcons vs. Arizona CardinalsMercedes-Benz Stadium
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Gransden Jazz Series: Winter Wonderland7:30 p.m. / The Balzer Theater at Herren’s
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Jackson Galaxy7:00 p.m. / Tabernacle
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The Bouncers Improv Comedy Show
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