Things To Do In Atlanta This Weekend: May 10-12

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 week

Things to do in Atlanta this weekend include parties, conventions, comedians concerts, spring festivals and much, much more.

This weekend’s best bets

Shaky Beats: Late Night Shows ft. Chris Lake

Shaky Beats presents Late Night Shows on Saturday, May 11 at Ravine, 1021 Peachtree Street. Check it out.

Michelle Obama comes to ATL

Family Fest at Piedmont Park

The Keller Williams Family Fest takes place May 11th 12pm – 4pm. It will be held at Piedmont Park Park in the Parking Deck. Join the party between the Swimming Pool and Tennis Courts! See more.

Former First Lady Michelle Obama visits Atlanta in support of her book. The event, “Becoming: An Intimate Conversation with Michelle Obama, will be packed.

“Barbecue Nation.” Through Sept. 29. $9-$21.50. Atlanta History Center, 130 W. Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta. 404-814-4000, atlantahistorycenter.com.

Georgia Renaissance Festival. 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and Memorial Day. Through June 2. $20-$24; $10-$12 ages 6-12, free for ages 5 and younger. 6905 Virlyn B. Smith Road, Fairburn. 770-964-8575, garenfest.com.

Things to do on Wednesday, May 8, 2019

• Atlanta United FC vs. Toronto FC
  7:00 p.m. / Mercedes-Benz Stadium
• Dr. Sandro Galea – “Well: What We Need to Talk About When We Talk About Health”
  7:00 p.m. / Jimmy Carter Library and Museum
• Live from Woodruff Park: Beverly Watkins
  5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. / Woodruff Park
• Yoga by the Water
  6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. / Georgia Aquarium
• Library on the Lawn
  10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. / Woodruff Park’

Things to do on Thursday, May 9, 2019

• Illumine
  May 9 and May 12: 7pm to 9:30pm; May 10 and May 11: 7pm to 10:30pm / Oakland Cemetery
• Peachtree Center Green Market
  11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Things to do on Friday, May 10, 2019

• Awoken
  6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. / Center for Civil and Human Rights
• Illumine
  May 9 and May 12: 7pm to 9:30pm; May 10 and May 11: 7pm to 10:30pm / Oakland Cemetery
• The Cult
  8:00 p.m. / Tabernacle
• The Modern Atlanta Dance (MAD) Festival
  8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. / The Balzer Theater at Herren’s

Things to do on Saturday, May 11, 2019

• Eddie Izzard
  8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. / The Fox Theatre
• Illumine
  May 9 and May 12: 7pm to 9:30pm; May 10 and May 11: 7pm to 10:30pm / Oakland Cemetery
• Michelle Obama
  7:00 p.m. / State Farm Arena
• Yoga in the Park
  9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. / Woodruff Park
• Rocktopia
  8:00 p.m. / Tabernacle
• Sweet Auburn Springfest
  11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. / Jesse Hill Jr. Dr. SE
• The Modern Atlanta Dance (MAD) Festival
  8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. / The Balzer Theater at Herren’s’

DENIECE WILLIAMS w/ Special Guest Tony Terry 

Mothers Day Weekend Concert! St, James Live!
Fri. May 10th & Sat. May11th – 2 BIG SHOWS! – 8:00 PM
DOORS: 6:00PM – SHOW – 8:00PM
VIP MEET & GREET- 6:30PM
3220 Butner Road
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 254-3561
stjamesliveatl.com

Things to do on Sunday, May 12, 2019

• Atlanta United FC vs. Orlando City SC
  2:30 p.m. / Mercedes-Benz Stadium
• Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Hall of Fame!
  10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. / College Football Hall Of Fame
• Illumine
  May 9 and May 12: 7pm to 9:30pm; May 10 and May 11: 7pm to 10:30pm / Oakland Cemetery
• Mother’s Day Brunch at Omni Atlanta Hotel at CNN Center
  11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. / Omni Hotel at CNN Center
• Mother’s Day Celebration
  11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. / The Children’s Museum of Atlanta
• Marianas Trench
  7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. / Masquerade
• Sweet Auburn Springfest
  11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. / Jesse Hill Jr. Dr. SE

These events are just among many Atlanta happenings going on weekly in the city. See all the Atlanta festivals this year.

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