Things To Do In Atlanta This Weekend: March 8-10, 2019

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?

Things to do in Atlanta this weekend include parties, conventions, Wine & Rhymes at Apache Cafe, a film festival, a winter anime fest and much, much more.

Things to do in Atlanta this week

Even without Prince, the New Power Generation pack a funky punch. The band is performing in Atlanta on Wednesday, March 6 at 7 p.m. at The Masquarade. See details.

Atlanta Sci-Fi and Fantasy Expo

Now in its fifth year, the Atlanta Sci-Fi and Fantasy Expo (ASFE) will again celebrate pop culture creators with a family-friendly event at North DeKalb Mall. Held March 9 – 10, 2019, the two-day event features panels, workshops, gaming tournaments, live entertainment and a Vendor Hall/Artist’s Alley.

Atlanta Brunch Festival 2019

Come on out to the Atlanta Brunch Festival this weekend. See more.

Spring Festival is this weekend

Get lit(erate) at Spring Festival this weekend! See you this coming Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Candler Event Hall, 2942 Ember Dr, Decatur, GA 30034

Things to do in Atlanta on Tuesday, March 5 2019

Come to eat & party at Bon Ton in Midtown Atlanta

Dress to impress and join Bon Ton in Midtown Atlanta on the fattest Tuesday of the year from noon until midnight for an afternoon filled with $5 crawfish, boozy snowballs, costume contest, Abita Jockey Box and of course, plenty of beads. Did we mention that the winner of the costume contest will receive a trip to The Big Easy? Because the winner of the costume contest receives a trip to The Big Easy. Ree De La Vega will be DJing all day long with playlists more epic than a Bourbon Street parade.

Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks play a couple home games this week. Let’ s hope the officials aren’t in their feelings like…

 

Other Things to do in Atlanta Wednesday, March 6

  • Hawks vs. Timberwolves
    7:30 p.m. / State Farm Arena
  • Bas
    7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. / Masquerade
  • FakeBook & Frenemies: Social Media and Texting, and Their Impact Upon How We Build Friendships
    7:00 PM – 10:00 PM / Georgia State University Student Center
  • Opening: The Pitmen Painters
    The Balzer Theater at Herren’s
  • YG-Stay Dangerous Tour
    8:00 p.m. / Tabernacle

FREE Empowering ATL Women in TV/Film Seminar

To celebrate International Women’s Day, we are gathering some of Atlanta’s strongest women in TV/Film to discuss their experiences and knowledge of the entertainment industry. Join Casting Director Erica Arvold, Casting Associate & Acting Coach Carole Kaboya, Working Actress & Acting Coach Vivi Chavez and one of Atlanta’s busiest Working Actors Jessica Miesel … all hosted by Catapult’s very own Julia Jones.

Things to do in Atlanta on Thursday, March 7, 2019

  • Atlanta from the Ashes: Downtown History Tour
    12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. / Woodruff Park
  • Mitchell Jackson – “Survival Math”
    7:00 p.m. / Jimmy Carter Library and Museum
  • The Consumer Show 036 – March 2019
    6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. / Switchyards Downtown Club
  • 2019 Atlanta Salsa Bachata Festival
    Sheraton Atlanta Hotel
  • Travis Greene & Mosaic MSC
    7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. / Masquerade

Things to do in Atlanta this weekend

Things to do in Atlanta Friday, March 8, 2019

  • 2019 Atlanta Salsa Bachata Festival
    Sheraton Atlanta Hotel
  • City Winery Announces Spring Wine Down Weekends March Lineup
    6:30pm-8:30pm / Ponce City Market
  • One Ok Rock
    7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. / Masquerade

Universoul Circus

If swagsurfing with the funkiest ringmaster there is suits your evening, you’re going to love what “the coolest show on Earth. Universoul Circus is now performing in Gwinettt County  with new tricks up its sleeve. See weekend dates.

Things to do in Atlanta on Saturday, March 9, 2019

  • Celebration of American Girls, Addy Walker, and Melody Ellison Tea Party with a Purpose
    1:00 p.m. / Auburn Avenue Research Library
  • Hawks vs. Nets
    7:00 p.m. / State Farm Arena
  • Malts & Vaults of Oakland
    4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. / Oakland Cemetery
  • Masterchef Jr. Open Casting Call Atlanta!
    9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. / Hilton Atlanta
  • Super Hero Science Night
    10:00 a.m. / The Children’s Museum of Atlanta
  • 2019 Atlanta Salsa Bachata Festival
    Sheraton Atlanta Hotel

‘For The First Time’ plays in Alpharetta

A husband and wife begin to fall out of love in For the First Time, “an intensely dramatic, humorous and spellbinding piece” at Atlanta Workshop Players in Alpharetta.

ATL Airport District Restaurant Week starts March 9

If you ever want to know how’s the food at Hartsfield and roundabouts, the Sixth Annual ATL Airport District Restaurant Week will let you know. The event takes place from Saturday, March 9, to Sunday, March 17, 2019. Experience all of the delicious cuisine the District has to offer with prix fixe menu prices of $9, $19 or $29 or signature dishes for 20 percent off during this culinary experience in College Park, East Point, Hapeville and Union City.

2000 Convention Center Concourse
Atlanta, GA 30337
(404) 334-7500
atldistrict.com

Things to do in Atlanta on Sunday, March 10, 2019

  • Atlanta United FC vs. FC Cincinnati
    5:00 p.m. / Mercedes-Benz Stadium
  • Hawks vs. Pelicans
    6:00 p.m. / State Farm Arena
  • 2019 Atlanta Salsa Bachata Festival
    Sheraton Atlanta Hotel
  • Franco Escamilla – R.P.M USA Tour 2019
    8:00 p.m. / Tabernacle
  • The interrupters
    6:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. / Masquerade

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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Tee Johnson: Tee Johnson is the co-founder of AtlantaFi.com and as an unofficial ambassador of the city, she's a lover of all things Atlanta. She writes about Travel News, Events, Business, Hair Care (Wigs!) and Money.