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?

If you want to chow down in North Fulton, your best bet is to take advantage of Sandy Springs Restaurant Week, which runs from November 5 – 9, 2018. An assortment of different Atlanta restaurants are participating and offering lunch and dinner specials.

Things to do in Atlanta this week & weekend

The Book Festival of the MJCCA includes author book readings, signings, panel discussions, family events, and book sales in Dunwoody.

Things to do in Atlanta this week: Monday, Nov. 5, 2018

  • Elliott Gorn – “Let the People See”
    7:00 p.m. / Jimmy Carter Library and Museum
  • Toddler Time – Give Thanks
    10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. / Georgia Aquarium

Letters Festival of Atlanta 2018

The Letters Festival: The festival, which is Nov. 9-11, aims to amplify the voice of independent literature in Atlanta and beyond, and is an offshoot of Lost in the Letters, an Atlanta-based literary organization that holds readings and workshops, according to program materials.

Things to do in Atlanta this weekend

Things to do in Atlanta this week: Friday, Nov. 9, 2018

  • Ed Sheeran with Snow Patrol and Lauv
    7:00 p.m. / Mercedes-Benz Stadium
  • Hawks vs. Pistons
    7:30 p.m. / State Farm Arena
  • Slightly Stoopid
    8:00 p.m. / The Tabernacle
  • My Favorite Murder Live
    8:00 p.m. / The Fox Theatre
  • The Nutcracker tells the story of a young girl’s Christmas dream and includes music by Tchaikovsky.
  • Nov. 9 to 11 – North Atlanta Dance Theatre, Duluth
  • Festival of Laughs feat. Sommore, Earthquake, Tony Rock, Bruce Bruce and more.

Hawks vs. Pistons: Friday, Nov. 9 at State Farm Arena

Things to do in Atlanta this week: Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018

  • Autumn Colors Photography Workshop
    5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. / Oakland Cemetery
  • Taste of Kennesaw

    November 3, 2018
    26 miles NW

    Buy restaurant samples, visit a beer garden or kids’ zone, and hear the bands at Taste of Kennesaw. Free.

  • Chastain Park Arts Festival

    November 3 – 4, 2018
  • Béla Fleck, Zakir Hussain and Edgar Meyer – Mashup of the Maestros
    8:00 p.m. / The Rialto Center for the Arts
  • Downtown Atlanta Tour of Lofts and Lifestyles
    12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Georgia State vs. Texas State Football Game
    2:00 p.m. / Georgia State Stadium
  • Girl Scout Night 2018
    6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. / Georgia Aquarium
  • Hawks vs. Heat
    7:30 p.m. / State Farm Arena
  • Walk Off The Earth
    8:00 p.m. / The Tabernacle
  • World Lemur Day
    10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. / Zoo Atlanta
  • Herzing University Open House
    10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. / Herzing University
  • Sensory Friendly Saturdays
    9:00 a.m. / The Children’s Museum of Atlanta
  • Tailgate Saturdays Built By The Home Depot at The Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame
    College Football Hall Of Fame
  • Vince Gill
    7:30 p.m. / The Fox Theatre
  • Yoga in the Park
    9:00 a.m. – 10 :00 a.m. / Woodruff Park

Guaco Taco Fest 2018 Atlanta

Atlanta Guaco Taco Fest: Organizers are expecting more than 5,000 people to show up on Nov. 10 as there will be mucho live music and margaritas will be on tap for this event. Attendees can enjoy sample size portions priced at $3 from some of Atlanta’s best restaurants. Guac you need to know.

King of Pops Field Day. Your first King of Pops is free, and after that, it’s a party. It’s happening from 2-6 p.m. Nov. 11. Free admission. Old Fourth Ward. 552 Decatur St. SE, Atlanta. https://www.facebook.com/events.

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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