Atlanta Events: August 2019

FREE JAZZ CONCERT IN NORCROSS, GEORGIA

JAZZ IN THE ALLEY CONCERT SERIES- AUGUST 17, 2019

FEATURING YEMICONGA & THE 4 KORNERS

​Jazz in the Alley is a free jazz concert series sponsored by the City of Norcross, Georgia, Peachtree Awnings, Elite Behavioral Medicine, and When We Speak TV.
The series aims to showcase various jazz artists with diverse genre backgrounds.

Jazz In The Alley Website

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DRAGONCON

​August 29 - Sept. 2, 2019

Dragon Con is a giant popular-culture convention for science fiction, fantasy, gaming, art, comics, music, and film, with panels, contests, vendors, and a banquet in five downtown hotels, plus a Dragon Con Parade down Peachtree Street on Saturday at 10 a.m.

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DATE NIGHT: SURF & TURF HANDS ON 

​WITH CELEBRITY CHEF ELLIOT FARMER

August 16, 2019 

Chef Elliott Farmer is a local cater, private chef, food consultant, and television personality, featured on two seasons of Cutthroat Kitchen on Food Network.  

He continues to grow his fan base via cookbooks, a radio show, TV pilot, and his very own spice blend.

Chef Elliott Farmer understands the sensual side of cooking and in this date night class he hopes to bring back the romantic spark in your kitchen.  You'll learn to create this delicious summer surf and turf menu, with a side of romance for good measure.

• Crab Dip
• Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad
• Seared Ribeye
• Blackened Salmon
• Roasted Green Beans with Almonds
• ​Garlic Parmesan Whipped Potatoes

Sign up here: 
​CHEF ELLIOTT FARMER AT COOK'S WAREHOUSE MIDTOWN

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Chandra Currelley's Birthday Celebration at St. James Live

August 31, 2019

St. James Live
3220 Butner Rd
Atlanta, GA 30331

DOORS OPEN AT 6:00PM
Currelley-Young was a member of the SOS Band from the late 1980s up until 1992, when Chandra left the band to pursue a career in acting and theater. Because of her background in theater, Currelley-Young was selected by Debbie Allen to be the featured soloist in her production "Soul Possessed" which debuted at the Alliance Theater in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Currelley-Young was asked to perform in the 1995 Apollo Revival of The Wiz as Evillene The Wicked Witch of The West and was then selectively chosen to act in David Petrarca's hit production, Dinah Was, the story of singer Dinah Washington. She established her acting career by appearing in Tyler Perry's Madea's Big Happy Family and many other of his productions.

GET TICKETS FOR CHANDRA CURRELLEY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

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PIEDMONT PARK ARTS FESTIVAL

​AUGUST 17-18, 2019

​The Piedmont Park Summer Arts Festival is a 2-day outdoor event with an emphasis on the visual arts and family fun presented by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, for people of all ages,  customs, and interests. The Midtown community of Piedmont Park is considered to be home to one of the largest and most enthusiastic art buying communities in metro Atlanta. The Piedmont Park Summer Arts and craft festival bringing back the tradition to Atlanta’s arts community.

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Film festival
August 1 - 4, 2019
Cobb International Film Festival [formerly Marietta International Film Festival] screens dozens of films at Earl Smith Strand Theatre.Ticket deal $9
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Garden party for adults
August 1 - Sept. 26, 2019
 (Thurs. 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.)
Cocktails in the Garden invites you to explore the garden each week as you stroll with a cocktail, hear live music, and play games at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Admission fee, cash bar.

Atlanta attractions
August 1 - Nov. 30, 2019
multiple locations
These discount prices include all taxes and fees.

• Aquarium + CNN + Coca-Cola + 2 moreCityPass gets you into 5 attractions for $84.
• College Football Hall of FameTicket deal 2 for $52 (includes parking)
• The King CenterFree admission and parking
• Planetarium show at Fernbank Science CenterTicket deal 2 for $9

​Adult party at the aquarium
August 2, 2019
 (7 p.m., VIP 6 p.m.)
Adults can wander Georgia Aquarium enjoying DJ music, finger food, and cocktails from the full service bars during Sips Under the Sea for age 21+. Buy tickets online because none will be sold at the door.

Science-fiction film festival
August 2 - 4, 2019
Something Wicked is a film festival that screens animation, fantasy, horror, and science-fiction at Southern Performing Arts Academy in Lawrenceville.

1930s Jive Musical
August 2 - 11, 2019
Have a “foot stomping, swinging Jive, good time as you sing along to the hep sounds” of The Cotton Club Revue, a musical review set in 1930s to 1940s Harlem, at Marietta’s New Theatre in the Square.Ticket deal $25
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Shakespeare tragedy
August 2 - Sept. 1, 2019
Othello is the story of a general in the Venetian army, his new wife, and a manipulative man trying to drive them apart, at Marietta’s New Theatre in the Square.Ticket deal $18

Free concerts in Sandy Springs
August 2 - Sept. 27, 2019
 (Fridays 6:30 p.m.)
Bring a blanket or lawn chair, food and drinks (except alcohol, which is sold onsite), and money for food trucks to City Green Live for free concerts on select Fridays.

​Soap Box Derby race
August 3, 2019
Design and build a car, and then race it downhill for prizes at Cool Dads Rock Soap Box Derby [website has sound], with music, food trucks, and activities at Historic Old Fourth Ward Park. The event begins with ceremonies, and then races usually begin at 12:30 p.m. Free to watch.

Greek dinner & cooking class
August 3, 2019
 (7 to 9:30 p.m.)
Begin with wine and appetizers, help the chef prepare souvlaki with quinoa and hummus, and then dine with wine and dessert during the $80 Global Cooking & Wine Pairing Series: Summer in Santorini at Vino Venue in Dunwoody.

Alpharetta soldiers parade
August 3, 2019
Old Soldiers Day Parade includes a band at 9:15 a.m., a memorial service at 10 a.m., a parade at 10:30 a.m., and children’s activities. Free.

Family day
August 4, 2019
 (12 to 4 p.m.)
Splash through sprinklers, play water games, make water crafts, try canoeing (ages 5+), and learn outdoor skills on Summer Adventures Day at Chattahoochee Nature Center in Roswell.

Family puppet show
August 7 - 11, 2019
Meet the critters and creatures of Old MacDonald’s Farm, an interactive puppet show with songs at the Center for Puppetry Arts for age 2+.Ticket deal $12

​Summer jazz
August 16, 2019
 (8 to 11 p.m.)
Hear great jazz once a month this summer during Jazz Matters at The Wren’s Nest. You are welcome to bring blankets, chairs, food, and beverages.Ticket deal $10
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Tattoo Expo
August 16 - 18, 2019
Atlanta Tattoo Expo features exceptional tattoo artists, contests, exhibitions, and food vendors at Sheraton Atlanta Hotel.

Concerts in the Garden
August 16 - 25, 2019
See national acts at Concerts in the Garden at Atlanta Botanical Garden. You can pre-order food on the website. The concerts on July 27 & Aug. 25 are in Gainesville.

​Yoga festival
August 9 - 11, 2019
multiple locations
Dirty South Yoga Fest features “a diverse sampling of instructors for a weekend of yoga classes, workshops, community, and festivities” on Friday evening at Monday Night Garage, and Saturday & Sunday at Loudermilk Conference Center.

Romantic comedy about a dog
August 9 - 17, 2019
Sylvia is a captivating canine who befriends a man in Central Park and changes his life (and his wife’s), at The Art Place in Marietta.Ticket deal $10

Free movies - parks
August 9 - Sept. 6, 2019
 (also July)
multiple locations
See free films outdoors at Georgia Movies in the Park in Canton, Cumming, and Dawsonville.

• August 9 - Wonder Park (Dawsonville: Park)

Burlesque show
August 10, 2019
 (9 p.m.)
The Sweet Spot is a high-energy celebration of the sexy arts that includes spoken word, burlesque dance, body painting, comedy, fashion, and DJ music at 595 North Event Center for age 21+.Ticket deal $10 to $20

Wine party
August 10, 2019
 (12 & 6 p.m.)
Atlanta Summer Wine Festival offers 50 wines to taste with live music and a DJ at City Winery for age 21+. Repeats in January and April.

Pub crawl
August 10, 2019
 (12 to 4 p.m.)
A ticket to Pub Crawl on the BeltLine includes five drinks at your choice of venues plus food discounts.

Magic show
August 10, 2019
3 miles NE
Watch three magicians perform with a combination of magic, mentalism, and humor for all ages at Atlanta Magic Night at Red Light Cafe.Ticket deal $11
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BBQ, blues, and bluegrass
August 10, 2019
Decatur BBQ, Blues & Bluegrass Festival [sound] offers 7 hours of blues and bluegrass music, a kids’ area, beer, and barbecue at Harmony Park in Oakhurst. Children age 12 and younger are free.

Christian music festival
August 10, 2019
 (12 to 11 p.m.)
Ignite Atlanta [formerly AtlantaFest] features a variety of music and Christian speakers at The Bowl at Sugar Hill.

Reggae in the park
August 10 - 11, 2019
Atlanta Reggae in the Park is a “celebration of Afro-Caribbean culture and music with live performances, artists, DJs, amazing food vendors, and a market” in Piedmont Park. Free.

Concerts in Alpharetta parks
August 10 - Sept. 14, 2019
 (Saturdays 7:30 p.m.)
Bring a blanket and a picnic to hear “family-friendly performances by different Alpharetta based entertainment groups” at Brooke Street Park Summer Concert Series.

Free concerts in Sandy Springs
August 11 - Sept. 8, 2019
 (7 to 8:30 p.m.)
Concerts by the Springs are held on one Sunday a month at Heritage Green, 6110 Blue Stone Road. Bring food and drinks, or buy them onsite. Beach chairs and blankets are welcome. Free.

Party for a cause
August 15, 2019
A ticket to Eats & Beats gets you unlimited restaurant food, open bars, live entertainment, and a silent auction for charity at The Fairmont.

Monthly family festival
August 15, 2019
 (5 to 9 p.m.)
Alive in Roswell has live bands, food trucks, craft beer, vendors, kids’ games, entertainment, and socializing in three locations connected by a free trolley (on Canton Street, in Roswell Square, and behind city hall). Free.

Underground film festival
August 15 - 18, 2019
Atlanta Underground Film Festival (AUFF) [website has sound] shows films and videos made by grassroots independent filmmakers who break conventional boundaries at Synchronicity Theatre.

Macon Film Festival
August 15 - 18, 2019
Macon Film Festival screens independent films from around the world in historic theaters in downtown Macon, with celebrity guests and workshops.

Coming-of-age rock musical
August 15 - 24, 2019
Teens navigate the confusing and troubled waters of adolescence in Spring Awakening, with an electrifying and hauntingly beautiful rock score and adult subject matter at OnStage Atlanta in Scottdale.Ticket deal $10 to $13

​Gourmet dinner
August 18, 2019
 (5 to 9 p.m.)
The $275 Give Me Five charity event includes a cocktail reception, “an exclusive and tantalizing five-course dinner with wine perfectly paired by five of Georgia’s best sommeliers,” and a live auction at 103 W. Paces Ferry Road NW for age 21+.

​Wine tasting at the aquarium
August 19, 2019
Sample 200 wines from around the world, taste local restaurant food, hear live music, and shop at a silent auction at Aqua Vino in the ballroom and galleries of the Georgia Aquarium for age 21+.

Fake wedding
August 20, 2019
 (7 p.m.)
Attend an emotional wedding ceremony, have a drink and appetizers (included), and dance at a reception while you check out wedding vendors in action at The Big Fake Wedding Atlanta at Pontoon Brewing.

BronzeLens Film Festival
August 21 - 25, 2019
BronzeLens Film Festival screens films by or about people of color and holds workshops and panel discussions at Hyatt Regency Atlanta.

​Can Can Ball
August 23, 2019
 (8 p.m.)
Dance to live music, enjoy a light meal, and attend a silent auction at the black-tie-optional Can Can Ball at The Fairmont for charity.

Jazz on the Lawn
August 23 - Oct. 11, 2019
Hear classic and contemporary jazz, swing, fusion, smooth, and blues with a ticket to Jazz on the Lawn at Callanwolde. Cash bar and BBQ food for sale.

German beer festival
August 24, 2019
 (2 to 7 p.m.)
Celebrate German music, beer, and food (bratwurst, käsepätzle, pretzels, sauerkraut, schnitzel) at the family-friendly German Bierfest at Woodruff Park.Ticket deal $18

Family football festival
August 24, 2019
Football Fest has games, face painting, cheerleaders, DJs, mascots, inflatables, and a skills challenge on the street in front of College Football Hall of Fame. Free.

Beverage tasting
August 24, 2019
 (6 to 10 p.m.)
Drink wine, beer, and spirits grouped by regions of the world at ATL Wine + Spirits Fest, with food for sale and live music on the promenade at Piedmont Park.

Dog walk
August 24, 2019
Walk, Wag, N’ Run is a morning walk or run (1K or 5K) for people and their dogs at Lenox Park in Brookhaven.

Harley party
August 24, 2019
7.1 miles west
Harley-Davidson of Atlanta promises a free concert, food trucks, a beer garden, vendors, and family fun at the Anniversary Party. Free.

Train show
August 24, 2019
Shop from 350 model-train vendors and see a few large working layouts at the Atlanta Model Train & Railroadiana Show at Infinite Energy Center in Duluth. Held in January and August.

Grant Park festival
August 24 - 25, 2019
Grant Park Summer Shade Festival features two music stages, food vendors, an artist market, a Saturday 5K run, and a kids’ zone at Grant Park. No dogs. Free.

Latino festival
August 25, 2019
Festival Peachtree Latino offers music, dancing, arts & crafts, vendors, ethnic foods, and a kids’ zone in the meadows at Piedmont Park. Free.

Chicken wings festival
August 25, 2019
 (1 to 5 p.m.)
Taste wings from 25 restaurants, hear local music, and enjoy a cash bar at Southern Wing Showdown at The Fairmont. Children age 10 and younger are free.

Taste of Italy
August 25, 2019
 (3 to 5 p.m.)
A ticket to Discover France Wine & Food Festivalincludes unlimited tastings of French wine and food during a walk-around style event at Vino Venue in Dunwoody.

Free national park day
August 25, 2019
Entry is free at Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area during Free Entrance Days in the National Parks.

Ice cream festival
August 25, 2019
 (2 to 4 p.m.)
Taste 100 flavors of homemade ice cream, join an ice-cream eating contest, and visit the kids’ corner at Miss Mary’s Ice Cream Crankin’ in Roswell Town Square. Buy tickets online.

Black wine
August 30, 2019
 (6:30 to 11 p.m.)
The wine at vinoTOSA is actually red and white, but it’s created at “the most prestigious Black-owned vineyards” and served amid artwork and music at 86 Pryor Street.

Art party
August 30, 2019
See contemporary art, meet artists, drink cocktails and wine, and hear DJ performances during Artosa Beyondas part of Taste of Soul Atlanta at Herndon Home Museum.

Decatur Book Festival
August 30 - Sept. 1, 2019
Decatur Book Festival has a book fair, author readings, signings, panel discussions, children’s parades & activities, live music, cooking demonstrations, poetry slams, and writing workshops in Decatur.

Balloon festival
August 30 - Sept. 1, 2019
The Hot Air Balloon Festival offers live music at 7 p.m., a balloon glow at dusk Fri. & Sun., fireworks Saturday, tethered rides weekend mornings & evenings, and a classic car show Saturday at Callaway Gardens.

Free plays
August 31, 2019
Students at Georgia State University Perimeter College have only 24 hours to write, direct, rehearse, and perform new theater at Plays in a Day Festival. Free.

Vegetarian festival
August 31, 2019
Veggie Connection Event features vendors, speakers, cooking demos, and food samples at Smyrna Community Center.

Flashback music festival
August 31 - Sept. 1, 2019
Flashback Festival is billed as Atlanta’s biggest R&B concert and features legendary artists at Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre.

Air show in Rome (north)
August 31 - Sept. 1, 2019
Wings Over North Georgia has U.S. Air Force jets, aerobatic performers, parachutists, aircraft on display, and food vendors at Richard B. Russell Airport in Rome. Gates open at 10 a.m. Flights 12:30 to 3 p.m.

Soul food & music festival
August 31 - Sept. 2, 2019
 (wine tasting Aug. 30)
Enjoy ribs, fried chicken, grilled shrimp, peach cobbler, soul music, R&B, and a kids’ zone at Taste of Soul next to Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Music begins at 1 p.m. Optional brunch on Sunday and 5K race on Monday. Bring a folding chair, but no pets, food, or drinks except 1 sealed water. Free.

Art in the Park
August 31 - Sept. 2, 2019
Marietta Art in the Park features fine art, chalk art, jazz, food trucks, and a children’s “interactive art area” in Marietta Square. Free admission.

Fireworks at the mountain
August 31 - Sept. 2, 2019
Labor Day Weekend celebrates everyday working heroes with a laser show and fireworks for three nights at 9:30 p.m. at Stone Mountain Park.