July 26-28, 2019 In its continued effort to promote the art, culture and traditions of Africa, the Afrikan Djeli Cultural Institute is pleased to present the Atlanta African Dance & Drum Festival, which features a diverse range of music and movement workshops, an African inspired craft market, food vendors, Children’s Camp and finale concert.
JAZZ IN THE ALLEYNorcross, Georgia July 27, 2019 FREE EVENT ![]() As an official partner of Jazz In the Alley, When We Speak TV cordially invites you to the City of Norcross, Georgia, for the 2019 Jazz In The Alley concert series, highlighting elite and emerging jazz artists. July 27th- Greg Robbins & Remey Williams August 17th- The 4 Korners & YemiConga September 28th- Unknown Lyric Previous Date: June 22nd- Grammy nominated guitarist, Rod Harris Jr Held in historic Norcross, Georgia, (Betty Mauldin Park), Jazz In the Alley has an upward attendance of 1,000. did we mention that it's FREE? That's RIGHT! Thanks to generous sponsors like the City of Norcross and Peachtree Awnings, so bring your entire family. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT JAZZ IN THE ALLEY: WWW.THEJAZZINTHEALLEY.COM AJC PEACHTREE ROAD RACE
SUNDAYS ON THE RIVER CONCERT SERIES- JOE ALTERMANJULY 14, 2019
Fourth of July - Stone Mtn.
July 1 - 7, 2019 Enjoy a spectacular laser show and then fireworks every evening during Fantastic Fourth Celebration at Stone Mountain Park. Free except parking. Atlanta attractions July 1 - Sept. 30, 2019 (also June) multiple locations These discount prices include all taxes and fees.
July 3, 2019 Red White & BOOM! has bounce houses (cost), food trucks, DJ music from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., and fireworks about 9:25 p.m. in Lillian Webb Park. Free. Third of July - Duluth July 3, 2019 (5:30 to 10 p.m.) Duluth Celebrates America includes bands, children’s activities, food trucks, vendors, and fireworks (9:45 p.m.) on the Town Green. Free. Fourth of July - Six Flags July 3 - 6, 2019 See fireworks every night at dusk during July 4th Fest at Six Flags Over Georgia. Rock musical July 3 - Aug. 18, 2019 Tony Award winner Hair features the music, culture, and controversy of hippies who opposed the Vietnam War, performed outdoors in The Wildflower Meadow at Serenbe Playhouse.Ticket deal $9 to $25 Fourth of July - Centennial Park July 4, 2019 Centennial Olympic Park has confirmed that it will host the 2019 4th of July Celebration, which features top music artists and fireworks at 9:45 p.m. Arrive early since gates may close when the park is full. Free. Fourth of July - aquarium July 4, 2019 (7 to 10 p.m.) A ticket to Red White & Brew includes unlimited beer and cider samples, a BBQ dinner, live music, aquarium exhibits (7 to 9 p.m.), and views of fireworks from the top of the parking garage (9:45 p.m.) for age 21+. Fourth of July - East Point July 4, 2019 Salute to the Red, White and Blue includes a food court, live music, and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. near City Hall in East Point. Bring blankets and chairs but no food or pets. Free. Fourth of July - Sandy Springs July 4, 2019 Music begins at 7:30 p.m. and fireworks at 9:45 p.m. at Sandy Springs Stars and Stripes Celebration on the lawn at Concourse Corporate Center. Free. Fourth of July - Marietta July 4, 2019 Fourth in the Park features a 10 a.m. parade, arts & crafts booths, food, carnival games, and live music at Marietta Square, followed by fireworks launched from First United Methodist Church at dark. Free. Barbecue in Roswell July 4, 2019 Barbecue & Bluegrass features live music, a children’s area, and vendors of barbecue, beer, soft drinks, and desserts on the grounds of Barrington Hall. Free entry. Fourth of July - Lilburn July 4, 2019 (5:30 to 10 p.m.) Bring lawn chairs or blankets to Sparkle in the Park, which has food vendors, bounce houses (cost), a band at 7:30 p.m., and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Free. Fourth of July - Roswell July 4, 2019 Fireworks Extravaganza has food trucks beginning at 5:30 p.m., live music beginning at 6 p.m. and fireworks at dark at Roswell High School. Bring blankets or chairs. Free. Fourth of July - Alpharetta July 4, 2019 Enjoy family activities, bands, food vendors, and fireworks at dusk at 4th of July Celebration at Wills Park. Free. Fourth of July - Mall of Georgia July 4, 2019 Star Spangled Fourth at Mall of Georgia has family-friendly activities beginning at 3 p.m., live music at 5 p.m., fireworks at 9:40 p.m., and then a movie (Lego Movie 2, PG) in Buford. Free. Fourth of July - Henry County July 4, 2019 The 4th of July Family Fest promises live music, a BBQ contest, 100 vendors, a ticketed kids’ zone, and fireworks at Warren Holder Park in Locust Grove. Free admission, $5 parking. July 6 if it rains. Fourth of July - Dahlonega July 4, 2019 4th of July Family Celebration includes a 5K run, an 11 a.m. parade, a patriotic speech at noon, the national anthem, a crafts market, a kids’ zone, a car show, and fireworks at dark in small-town Dahlonega. Free. Fourth of July - Callaway July 4, 2019 July 4th Star Spangled Beach Party has beach activities, live music, circus acts, and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. (weather permitting) at Robin Lake Beach at Callaway Gardens. See schedule. Garden party for adults July 4 - 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. Free movies - parks July 6 - Sept. 6, 2019 (begins May 25) See free films outdoors at Georgia Movies in the Park in Canton, Cumming, and Dawsonville.
Concerts in Alpharetta parks July 6 - 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. Free movies - Mableton July 10 & 24, 2019 (begins May 29) See an outdoor movie at the Free Movie Series at Mable House Amphitheatre.
Concerts in the Garden July 10 - Aug. 25, 2019 (begins May 24) 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. Short films July 11 - 13, 2019 Atlanta Shortsfest shows movies under 45 minutes long in a variety of genres at Synchronicity Theatre. Underground art show July 12, 2019 (8 p.m.) The Atlanta Pancakes & Booze Art Show is a traveling exhibition of 100 artists, with pancakes, live music, body painting, and multimedia displays at GA Freight Depot for age 21+. Pay cash at the door or buy a line-jumper ticket online. Arcade game expo July 12 - 14, 2019 Southern-Fried Gaming Expo has 250 arcade and pinball games, tabletop games, vendors, speakers, movies, and a tournament at Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel. 1950s singer Rosemary Clooney July 12 - 28, 2019 Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Musical tells the story of the legendary singer and features songs like It’s Only A Paper Moon, Sisters, and Mambo Italiano at Art Station Theater in Stone Mountain.Ticket deal $16 Mexican circus July 12 - Aug. 4, 2019 Circo Hermanos Vazquez has human cannonballs, graceful dancers, daring acrobats, and crazy clowns in a tent at Plaza Fiesta near DeKalb-Peachtree Airport. The show is visual, with announcements made in both English and Spanish.Ticket deal $5 to $45 Field day in the park July 13, 2019 Sign up your eight-person team to compete in zany outdoor contests for prizes at Atlanta Field Day in Historic Fourth Ward Park. Elegant party July 13, 2019 (7 to 10 p.m.) Celebrate French Bastille Day in all-white cocktail attire at the $125 Soirée Blanche Bastille Day, with a rooftop fashion show, a silent auction, an open French wine bar, a French buffet, and dancing at Nelson Mullins. Magic show July 13, 2019 (8 p.m.) 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 Reptile Day July 13, 2019 (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.) Come face-to-face with live pythons, king snakes, geckos, tortoises, monitors, and iguanas, and see presentations about them on Reptile Day at the Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Tomato festival July 14, 2019 (1 to 5 p.m.) Enjoy tomato dishes and drinks by some of the South’s best chefs and mixologists plus live music at Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival at Westside Provisions District. Free concerts in Sandy Springs July 14 - 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. Taste local food July 15, 2019 (5 to 8 p.m.) “Enjoy local food prepared by Atlanta’s top chefs” plus “a selection of beverages, live music, cooking and art demonstrations, garden tours, and a silent auction” at AgLanta Eats at Atlanta Botanical Garden. Monthly family festival July 18, 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. Shakespeare comedy July 18 - Aug. 11, 2019 Full of romance, mischief, and whimsy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream is the comical story of four young lovers caught up in a quarrel between the king & queen of the fairies, at Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse.Ticket deal $8 to $19 Summer jazz July 19, 2019 (8 to 11 p.m.) Hear great jazz once a month this summer during Jazz Matters at The Wren’s Nest.Ticket deal $10 to $13 Scrapbook Expo July 19 - 20, 2019 Scrapbookers find classes, vendors, and crop parties at the Stamp & Scrapbook Expo at Infinite Energy Forum in Duluth.Ticket deal $6 Georgia Mountain Fair July 19 - 27, 2019 Georgia Mountain Fair has family-friendly music, an arts & crafts show, carnival rides, and a parade in Hiawassee. British magicians July 20, 2019 (7:30 p.m.) Champions of Magic features amazing “levitation, disappearances, teleportation, and a heart-stopping finale” at Fox Theatre.Ticket deal $33 A day on the river July 20, 2019 Rent a tube, raft, kayak, or paddle board (or bring your own) for Whatever Floats Your Boat, with live music, yard games, and food for sale at Rogers Bridge Park in Duluth. You must bring or rent a life jacket to wear and be age 5+ to go on the water. Free entry. Fashion show July 20, 2019 Small Boutique Fashion Week is a runway show and market of 20 independent fashion brands at Atlanta Banquets in Suwanee. Tennis tournament July 20 - 28, 2019 The Atlanta Open is a televised annual men’s tennis tournament held at Atlantic Station. Girls’ basketball tournament July 23 - 25, 2019 Watch hundreds of teenage teams compete at the Tournament of Champions at Georgia World Congress Center. Gourmet gala July 24, 2019 Summer in the City promises “an evening of fine wine, delicious food, and an exciting auction” at The Fairmont to support charity. Family bubble party July 24, 2019 (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.) Back to School Bubblepalooza has bubbles for the kids, large games, and DJ music on Duluth Town Green. Free. Macon festival July 26 - 27, 2019 Hear 60 rock, blues, and soul-infused bands in multiple venues at Bragg Jam Concert Crawl in Macon. Saturday also has an Arts & Kids festival (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.), with art vendors, food trucks, and kids’ activities in the plaza at Georgia Sports Hall of Fame. African dance festival July 26 - 28, 2019 Atlanta African Dance and Drum Festival offers dance and drum classes, an African inspired craft market with food vendors, a kids’ camp (Friday 9 a.m.), and a concert (Saturday 8 p.m.) at Covenant House of Georgia. Free concerts in Sandy Springs July 26, 2019 (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. Beer & bites in a brewery July 27, 2019 (12 to 4 p.m.) A ticket to Old 320 Beer Fest includes a tasting room with restaurant bites, 30 breweries offering unlimited sampling, and live entertainment at Max Lager’s Wood-Fired Grill & Brewery. Ice cream festival July 27, 2019 Atlanta Ice Cream Festival features ice cream for sale, entertainment, vendors, and fitness events at Piedmont Park. You can bring chairs and umbrellas but no pets. Free entry. Zombie Pub Crawl July 27, 2019 Atlanta Zombie Pub Crawl for age 21+ begins at Diesel Filling Station and features makeup artists plus food & drink specials at multiple pubs. Wear sunscreen. Dance battle July 28, 2019 (7 p.m.) See the stars of the the Lifetime dance reality show Bring It! when they perform live at the Fox Theatre, including Miss D and her fierce Dancing Dolls.Ticket deal $28 to $34 AJC PEACHTREE ROAD RACEAJC Peachtree Road Race, organized by Atlanta Track Club, is the largest 10K in the world and has become a Fourth of July tradition for thousands of people throughout the metro Atlanta area and beyond. The AJC Peachtree Road Race starts in Buckhead near Lenox Square Mall and ends in Piedmont Park. MORE 4TH OF JULY EVENTSFourth of July - Centennial Park- Atlanta
July 4, 2019 Centennial Olympic Park has confirmed that it will host the 2019 4th of July Celebration, which features top music artists and fireworks at 9:45 p.m. Arrive early since gates may close when the park is full. Free. Fourth of July - Aquarium- Atlanta July 4, 2019 (7 to 10 p.m.) A ticket to Red White & Brew includes unlimited beer and cider samples, a BBQ dinner, live music, aquarium exhibits (7 to 9 p.m.), and views of fireworks from the top of the parking garage (9:45 p.m.) for age 21+. Fourth of July - East Point July 4, 2019 Salute to the Red, White and Blue includes a food court, live music, and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. near City Hall in East Point. Bring blankets and chairs but no food or pets. Free. Fourth of July - Sandy Springs July 4, 2019 Music begins at 7:30 p.m. and fireworks at 9:45 p.m. at Sandy Springs Stars and Stripes Celebration on the lawn at Concourse Corporate Center. Free. Fourth of July - Marietta July 4, 2019 Fourth in the Park features a 10 a.m. parade, arts & crafts booths, food, carnival games, and live music at Marietta Square, followed by fireworks launched from First United Methodist Church at dark. Free. Barbecue in Roswell July 4, 2019 Barbecue & Bluegrass features live music, a children’s area, and vendors of barbecue, beer, soft drinks, and desserts on the grounds of Barrington Hall. Free entry. Fourth of July - Lilburn July 4, 2019 (5:30 to 10 p.m.) Bring lawn chairs or blankets to Sparkle in the Park, which has food vendors, bounce houses (cost), a band at 7:30 p.m., and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Free. Fourth of July - Roswell July 4, 2019 Fireworks Extravaganza has food trucks beginning at 5:30 p.m., live music beginning at 6 p.m. and fireworks at dark at Roswell High School. Bring blankets or chairs. Free. Fourth of July - Alpharetta July 4, 2019 Enjoy family activities, bands, food vendors, and fireworks at dusk at 4th of July Celebration at Wills Park. Free. Fourth of July - Mall of Georgia- Buford July 4, 2019 Star Spangled Fourth at Mall of Georgia has family-friendly activities beginning at 3 p.m., live music at 5 p.m., fireworks at 9:40 p.m., and then a movie (Lego Movie 2, PG) in Buford. Free. Fourth of July - Henry County July 4, 2019 The 4th of July Family Fest promises live music, a BBQ contest, 100 vendors, a ticketed kids’ zone, and fireworks at Warren Holder Park in Locust Grove. Free admission, $5 parking. July 6 if it rains. Fourth of July - Dahlonega July 4, 2019 4th of July Family Celebration includes a 5K run, an 11 a.m. parade, a patriotic speech at noon, the national anthem, a crafts market, a kids’ zone, a car show, and fireworks at dark in small-town Dahlonega. Free. Fourth of July - Callaway July 4, 2019 July 4th Star Spangled Beach Party has beach activities, live music, circus acts, and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. (weather permitting) at Robin Lake Beach at Callaway Gardens. See schedule. Garden party for adults July 4 - 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. Are you ready for another year of great music in Dallas, Texas? The Riverfront Jazz Festival is back for the 3rd year and once again, with a great line up of musical artists to enjoy over the Labor Day Weekend.
blues, R&B and soul music. Also, there was a stage for Promising Young Artists from Dallas/Fort Worth, showcasing youth from area schools and music programs in day-long back-to-back performances. GET YOUR TICKETS TO THE 2019 RIVERFRONT JAZZ FESTIVAL2019 ARTIST LINEUPFOR A COMPLETE LIST OF ARTIST TIMES GO TO: tbaalriverfrontjazzfestival.org FRIDAY |
FREE TO THE PUBLIC JUNE 22, 2019 NORCROSS, GA All concerts begin at 7:30 PM Grammy nominated guitarist, Rod Harris Jr. FUTURE DATES July 27th- Greg Robbins & Remey Williams August 17th- The 4 Korners & YemiConga September 28th- Unknown Lyric | |
'Defend The Flame' Record Release
| Friday, June 21, 2019 9:15 PM EDDIE'S ATTIC 515-B North McDonough St. Decatur, GA FOR TICKETS: GARETH ASHER AT EDDIE'S ATTIC |
4th Annual Jazz Matters At The Wren’s Nest
Summer Concert Series

Advance Lawn Seating $25 / Gate $30
Advance Table Seating $300 / Gate $350
- Rain or Shine Event
- Bring your chairs or blankets
- Food, beverages and small tables are allowed
- No grills or large tables
- We can only accept credit/debit cards at the Gate. NO CASH
- Gates open at 7:00p
Affordable theater June 9, 2019 Atlanta locations Atlanta Fringe Festival includes 20 theater shows by “adventurous artists” at six venues, plus parties.Car-free streetsJune 9, 2019 multiple locations You can walk, run, or bike down the middle of the road during Atlanta Streets Alive, which offers free entertainment and activities for all ages on three days.
Peachtree Corners Festival June 9, 2019 Peachtree Corners Festival [website has sound] features craft & food vendors, entertainment, live music, car shows both days, and kids’ activities. Free. Scottish festival June 9, 2019 Blairsville Scottish Festival & Highland Games is about athletic games, bagpipes and drums, Scottish dancing, food, music, and historical demonstrations in Blairsville. No pets or alcohol.Free concerts in Sandy Springs June 9 - 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. Atlanta attractions June 9 - Sept. 30, 2019 multiple locations These discount prices include all taxes and fees.
Free movies - parks June 11 - Sept. 6, 2019 multiple locations See free films outdoors at Georgia Movies in the Park in Canton, Cumming, and Dawsonville.
A surprising play about race June 12 - 30, 2019 Can a racist who is thrust into an African-American family be changed and redeemed? Hands of Color “examines the issue of racism and how it is inevitably dismantled and unraveled in the face of pure love and innocence” at Synchronicity Theatre.Ticket deal $15 Free movies - Mableton June 12 - July 24, 2019 See an outdoor movie at the Free Movie Series at Mable House Amphitheatre. | Oliver June 13 - 23, 2019 Oliver is a popular musical about a London orphan, based on the classic book Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, at Jennie T. Anderson Theatre in Marietta.Ticket deal $15 to $29 Free movies - Atlantic Station June 13 - 27, 2019 (Thursdays 8 p.m.) Atlanta city parks Watch Movies in the District beginning at dusk (usually 8:30 p.m.). It’s best to arrive early with a blanket or lawn chair. Free. Family puppet show June 13 - July 28, 2019 True love prevails in this new version of Beauty and the Beast, which “hip-hops its way into a modern day city complete with alley cats, beauty shops, and exercise videos” at the Center for Puppetry Arts for age 4+.Ticket deal $12 The story of Pocahontas June 13 - Sept. 1, 2019 Pocahontas is about to leave her beloved home in Virginia to begin a new chapter with her husband in England, in this play that “explores self-reflection and healing by reconnecting to one’s past” on the forest stage of Serenbe Playhouse in Chattahoochee Hills.Ticket deal $15 Garden party for adults June 13 - Oct. 24, 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. Latin music June 14, 2019 (8 p.m.) Club Babalú features a vocalist backed by Frankie Quiñones and the Atlanta Salsa All-Stars, followed by a dance party at Aurora Theatre in Lawrenceville.Ticket deal $10 African-American music & parade June 14 - 16, 2019 Juneteenth is a free three-day music festival with vendors and children’s activities at Home Depot Backyard. On Saturday, a parade leaves Gordon Terrace SW at 10 a.m. and follows MLK Drive to the festival. The festival ends Sunday night with fireworks. Short plays in Hapeville June 14 - 23, 2019 Tapas IV: The Great Divide is a festival of 10-minute plays performed by the Academy Theatre at Hapeville Performing Arts Center.Ticket deal $13 Schoolhouse Rock June 14 - 23, 2019 Your favorite campy childhood jingles like “Just a Bill” (video) and "Conjunction Junction" come to life during Schoolhouse Rock Live at Act1 Theater in Alpharetta.Ticket deal $15 Concerts in the Garden June 14 - Aug. 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. |
Free concerts in Sandy Springs
June 14 - 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.
Ghost Tours
June 14 - Sept. 28, 2019
Ghost Tours feature “Lawrenceville’s most interesting places and the stories behind its most bizarre events, hauntingly told with the charm and personality of a real Southern storyteller.” This 90-minute walking tour goes one mile and departs from Aurora Theatre.Ticket deal $6
Hip hop show June 15, 2019 0.6 miles SW Birthday Bash ATL will be held at State Farm Arena. Summer beer festival June 15, 2019 (4 to 8 p.m.) 1.7 miles NE A ticket to Atlanta Summer Beer Fest includes samples of 200 kinds of beer, wine, and cider, with live music and food for sale at Historic Fourth Ward Park for age 21+. Fried chicken festival June 15, 2019 (12 to 6 p.m.) 2.5 miles NE ATL Chicken + Beer Festival [formerly ATL CluckFest] promises the “best fried chicken dishes” from 25 restaurants at Piedmont Park. Your ticket includes three samples of 3 ounces each, and you also can purchase full servings. Mississippi picnic June 15, 2019 11.7 miles north Mississippi in the Park has live music and authentic food (fried catfish, chicken nuggets, coleslaw, corn nuggets, hushpuppies, tea, and cake) at Chastain Park. Blues concert June 15, 2019 (7 p.m.) 16 miles SW An Evening Under the Stars Blues Festival features Tucka, T.K. Soul, Lenny Williams, Nellie Tiger Travis, and Willie Clayton at Wolf Creek Amphitheater.Ticket deal on the lawn $59 Lantern parade June 15, 2019 18 miles north Attend a lantern-making workshop, or bring your own lantern, or just watch the Sandy Springs Lantern Parade, which goes from Steel Canyon Golf Club to Morgan Falls Overlook Park. People gather at 7:30 p.m. and the parade begins at 9 p.m. Free. Caribbean festival June 15, 2019 (1 to 8 p.m.) 31 miles SE McDonough Caribbean Cultural Festival features live music, food, vendors, games, and a kids’ zone in Alexander Park. Free. Women’s drama/comedy June 15 - 29, 2019 7.6 miles NE Nine women show up for a baby shower in the idyllic city of Morningside, each with her own secrets and emotional issues to resolve at OnStage Atlanta.Ticket deal $10 to $12 Concerts in Alpharetta parks June 15 - Sept. 14, 2019 (Saturdays) 24.9 miles north 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. Father’s Day restaurants June 16, 2019 Greater Atlanta OpenTable lists restaurants that offer special brunch, lunch, and dinner menus on Father’s Day. Father’s Day tasting June 16, 2019 0.9 miles south Family Food Fest Atlanta offers food tasting and live R&B music at Georgia Railroad Freight Depot. Father’s Day at the Zoo June 16, 2019 4 miles NW Dad enters free with any regular adult or child ticket purchase on Father’s Day at the Zoo at Zoo Atlanta. Shakespeare for families June 19, 2019 32 miles NE Midsummer Jr. is a 45-minute version of the comedy “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” performed by Atlanta Shakespeare Company with puppets, live music, and silly props at Aurora Theatre in Lawrenceville.Ticket deal $5.50 Monthly family festival June 20, 2019 (5 to 9 p.m.) 22 miles north 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. Shakespeare comedy June 20 - July 14, 2019 0.6 miles north As You Like It is a romantic comedy of mischievous misunderstandings, pleasing poetry, and hilarious happenings at Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse.Ticket deal $8 to $19 Summer jazz June 21, 2019 (8 to 11 p.m.) 3.9 miles SW Hear great jazz once a month this summer during Jazz Matters at The Wren’s Nest.Ticket deal for lawn seating $13 Beach party in Decatur June 21, 2019 (5 to 11 p.m.) 6 miles NE The Decatur Beach Party [formerly Summer in the City] has 80 tons of sand on the street, kids’ activities, live music, food trucks, beer, and wine. Mostly free. | Athens festival June 21 - 23, 2019 70 miles NE AthFest Music & Arts Festival has 50 musical acts, an artists’ market, a club crawl, and a KidsFest in Athens. Tony Award for Best Play June 21 - July 7, 2019 18.6 miles NW A black family moves to the white side of Chicago in the classic 1950s drama “A Raisin in the Sun.” Now see the same family just prior to their move (in Act 1) and 50 years later (in Act 2) of the 2010 play Clybourne Park at Marietta’s New Theatre in the Square.Ticket deal $19 Burlesque light show June 22, 2019 (9 p.m.) 3 miles NE Watch eight acts that all feature light in some way, including LED lights, black light, and fire, during Illicitly Illuminated at the Red Light Cafe for age 21+.Ticket deal $10 Canadian party June 22, 2019 (noon) 16.3 miles north Come celebrate Canada, eh? Atlanta Canada Fest features Canadian food, Canadian musicians, and street hockey for the kids at Meehan’s Public House in Sandy Springs. Children under age 16 are free. Paddleboard race June 23, 2019 20.7 miles north Stand Up for the Hooch is a race that goes 2 and 6 miles on the Chattahoochee River from Morgan Falls Overlook Park in Sandy Springs. Free for spectators. Uplifting musical June 25 - 30, 2019 1 mile north With incredible kindness, the people of Newfoundland welcomed 7,000 airline passengers stranded for days when all flights were grounded on 9/11. Come from Away “is a musical that changes you, heals old wounds, and lifts the spirit” at Fox Theatre.Ticket deal $30 French dinner & cooking class June 28, 2019 (7 to 9:30 p.m.) 14.6 miles north Begin with wine and appetizers, help the chef prepare dinner, and then dine with wine and dessert during the $90 Classic Cut Series: Parisian Steak Bistro at Vino Venue in Dunwoody. Men vs. bulls in Gainvesville June 28 - 29, 2019 53 miles NE Watch talented bullfighters trying to win points by exhibiting style and control as they maneuver around and jump over bulls in the Bullfighters Only Southern Classic at Chicopee Woods Agriculture Center.Ticket deal $15 (VIP $25) Patriotic concert June 28 & 30, 2019 21 miles north A choir and symphony perform patriotic classics at the Patriotic Celebration Concert at Roswell United Methodist Church. Free but get tickets in advance. New classical music June 29, 2019 (12 to 10 p.m.) 2.1 miles east Watch six performances of “music that’s vibrant, engaging, and not yet widely known” at YInMn Atlanta [formerly New Music Festival], surrounded by visual art in Whitespace Gallery. Donation. |
June 29, 2019 (8 p.m.)
12 miles north
Grammy winner Common performs his hit songs plus new selections with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in the amphitheatre at Chastain Park.Ticket deal $56 to $64
June 16, 2019
4 miles NW
Dad enters free with any regular adult or child ticket purchase on Father’s Day at the Zoo at Zoo Atlanta.
Shakespeare for families
June 19, 2019
32 miles NE
Midsummer Jr. is a 45-minute version of the comedy “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” performed by Atlanta Shakespeare Company with puppets, live music, and silly props at Aurora Theatre in Lawrenceville.Ticket deal $5.50
Monthly family festival
June 20, 2019 (5 to 9 p.m.)
22 miles north
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.
Shakespeare comedy
June 20 - July 14, 2019
0.6 miles north
As You Like It is a romantic comedy of mischievous misunderstandings, pleasing poetry, and hilarious happenings at Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse.Ticket deal $8 to $19
Summer jazz
June 21, 2019 (8 to 11 p.m.)
3.9 miles SW
Hear great jazz once a month this summer during Jazz Matters at The Wren’s Nest.Ticket deal for lawn seating $13
Beach party in Decatur
June 21, 2019 (5 to 11 p.m.)
6 miles NE
The Decatur Beach Party [formerly Summer in the City] has 80 tons of sand on the street, kids’ activities, live music, food trucks, beer, and wine. Mostly free.
![]() CLASSICAL CONCERTS November 1 & 3, 2018 (8 p.m.) Atlanta Symphony Orchestra performs Mahler's magnificent 10th Symphony at Atlanta Symphony Hall.Ticket deal $15 to $28 ROME HAUNTED HOUSE November 1 - 3, 2018 Gates of Misery has two attractions filled with torture, torment, zombies, and cannibals. Open Fridays, Saturdays, Oct. 31, and Nov. 1. INDIAN POWWOW November 1 - 4, 2018 Native American Festival and Pow-Wow showcases dancing, drumming, bow making, open-fire cooking, storytelling, and artistry at Stone Mountain Park. No pets. STONE MOUNTAIN HAUNTED HOUSE November 1 - 4, 2018 Netherworld thrills and terrifies with stunt actors in intense makeup, movie-quality special effects, and detailed sets in Stone Mountain. Open every evening.Interactive SLEEPY HOLLOW November 1 - 4, 2018 Beware of the headless horseman in a new version of The Sleepy Hollow Experience, as roving minstrel storytellers lead you through the haunted grounds of the meadow at Serenbe in Chattahoochee Hills.Ticket deal $10 to $25 NEWNAN HAUNTED HOUSE November 1 - 11, 2018 13 Stories Haunted House [sound] has a “Haunted Pink Trap House” plus two add-on attractions, and it promises “detail that Hollywood would be proud of” viewed in groups of 6 to 8 people. See schedule. ATLANTA ATTRACTIONS November 1 - Dec. 31, 2018 (multiple locations) These discount prices include all taxes and fees.
WHISKEY EXPO November 2, 2018 (6 to 10 p.m.) Sample whiskies and spirits with food during Whiskies of the World at InterContinental Buckhead for age 21+. DAWSONVILLE HAUNTED DRAMA November 2 - 4, 2018 (begins Oct. 19) Hell’s Gates is an outdoor trail that leads you through nine shocking scenes with live actors and special effects such as fires, explosions, and gunfire in Dawsonville for age 12+, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.Ticket deal $5 to $9 HEMLOCK FESTIVAL November 2 - 4, 2018 Enjoy music, arts & crafts, camping, and canoeing at the eco-friendly HemlockFest near Dahlonega. CABBAGETOWN FESTIVAL November 3, 2018 Chomp & Stomp has a chili cook-off (tasting at 12:30 p.m.), food vendors, old-time music, an artists market, and a 5K run at Cabbagetown Park. WINE FESTIVAL November 3, 2018 (12:30 to 4:30 p.m.) Taste wine, buy restaurant food, and shop from artists at Decatur Wine Festival. WINE TASTING November 3, 2018 (12 to 4 p.m.) A ticket to the inaugural Sandy Springs Wine Festival includes samples of 50 varieties of wine and beer, DJ and live music, and food for sale at Heritage Sandy Springs. WINE TASTING IN ROSWELL November 3, 2018 (1 to 5 p.m.) Taste 100 wines from 30 wineries at Grandiose Grape Wine Festival, with appetizers and live music outdoors at The Mill Kitchen and Bar in Roswell. TASTE OF KENNESAW November 3, 2018 Buy restaurant samples, visit a beer garden or kids’ zone, and hear the bands at Taste of Kennesaw. Free. | ![]() ACWORTH BEER FESTIVAL November 3, 2018 (1 to 5 p.m.) Acworth Craft Beer Fest features 100 beers, 25 wines, cider, live music, and food for sale in Acworth. WINE FESTIVAL November 3, 2018 Taste 150 wines, visit a craft-beer garden, shop food trucks, and hear live music at Suwanee Wine Fest. CHASTAIN PARK ARTS FESTIVAL November 3 - 4, 2018 See fine art and crafts, hear local acoustic musicians, shop at food vendors, and visit the children’s area at Chastain Park Arts Festival at Chastain Park. Repeats in May. Free. CAT SHOW November 3 - 4, 2018 Watch hundreds of cats compete, and shop from cat-supply vendors at the Cotton States Cat Showat Infinite Energy Center in Duluth. SANDY SPRINGS RESTAURANT WEEK November 3 - 9, 2018 Two dozen restaurants offer lunch and dinner specials during Sandy Springs Restaurant Week. Click a price option, then the search button, then a menu button. BOOK FESTIVAL November 3 - 18, 2018 Billed as the South’s premier literary event, Book Festival of the MJCCA includes author book readings, signings, panel discussions, family events, and book sales in Dunwoody. FINE FOOD IN THE COUNTRY November 4, 2018 (1 to 4 p.m.) Enjoy food from top restaurants, fine wines, premium micro-brews, live jazz, and a silent auction at Afternoon in the Country under tents on the lawn of Foxhall Resort & Sporting Club in Douglasville for age 21+. Video (2.5 minutes). WEST SIDE STORY November 6, 2018 (7:30 p.m.) West Side Story is a musical about true love, inspired by “Romeo and Juliet” and set in 1950s New York City, with soaring songs like “America” and “Maria” at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.Ticket deal $39 to $49 HARRY POTTER PUB CRAWL November 9, 2018 (7 p.m.) Potter Pub Crawl includes five bars in Virginia Highlands with food and drink specials plus a costume contest starting at Diesel Filling Station for age 21+. ANTIQUE MACHINERY SHOW November 9 - 10, 2018 See rare machinery in action and watch sparks fly Friday evening at Cumming Steam, Antique Tractor, and Gas Engine Expo at Cumming Fairgrounds. NUTCRACKER BALLET November 9 - Dec. 24, 2018 Greater Atlanta area The Nutcracker tells the story of a young girl’s Christmas dream and includes music by Tchaikovsky.
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November 10, 2018
(11:11 a.m.)
The Atlanta Veterans Day Parade repeats each year in downtown Atlanta.
November 24, 2018
Singer/Actress, Chandra Currelley who you probably recognize from may of the Tyler Perry movies and plays will be performing a special musical concert on Thanksgiving at St. James Live in Atlanta.
To get tickets, go to www.stjamesliveatl.com
BURLESQUE SHOW November 10, 2018 (6 & 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 $12 to $24 SUPER HERO RUN November 10, 2018 The Super Run 5K/10K provides a cape and welcomes costumes at Historic Fourth Ward Park.Ticket deal $20 ITALIAN DINNER & WINDE CLASS November 10, 2018 (7 to 9:30 p.m.) Begin with wine and appetizers, help the chef prepare an Italian meal, and then eat dinner with wine and dessert at $79 Global Cooking & Wine Pairing Series: Under the Tuscan Sun at Vino Venue in Dunwoody. VEGETARIAN FESTIVAL November 10, 2018 Atlanta Veg Fest offers speakers and vegan vendors at Cobb County Civic Center in Marietta. Donation. INDOOR ART FAIR November 10 - 11, 2018 Shop for paintings, sculpture, fashion, and gift items from artists at Art Visions [website may be slow] at Paideia School in the building at S. Ponce de Leon Avenue & Oakdale Road NE. Free. DESSERT CONVENTION November 10 - 11, 2018 Visit the vendor hall at The Ultimate Sugar Show, and sign up for classes at additional cost, at Cobb Galleria Centre.Ticket deal $9 CHRISTMAS AT STONE MOUNTAIN Nov. 10, 2018 - Jan. 6, 2019 Stone Mountain Christmas has 2 million lights, holiday shows, a snow-angel palace, a nightly parade with Santa, and snowfall at Stone Mountain Park. Nearby Snow Mountain has tube rides. BLOCK PARTY November 11, 2018 (2 to 6 p.m.) King of Pops Field Day features live bands, food trucks, games, races, face painting, a popsicle eating contest, and free popsicles outdoors at 552 Decatur Street SE. Free NATIONAL PARK DAY November 11, 2018 Entry is free at Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area during Free Entrance Days in the National Parks. INTERNATIONAL TASTING November 13, 2018 (7 to 10 p.m.) A ticket to Culinary Passport Atlanta [sound] gets you samples from 10 restaurants serving food from around the world, cooking demos, live music, and two drink tickets at The Stave Room. RUDOLPH PUPPET SHOW November 13 - Dec. 30, 2018 Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is a puppet version of the classic TV show at the Center for Puppetry Arts. Closed on Nov. 22 and Dec. 25.Horror-film festivalNovember 14 - 18, 2018 2.4 miles NE See a juried selection of disturbing and scary independent horror films at the Buried Alive Film Fest at 7 Stages Theatre. THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION November 15, 2018 (7 to 9 p.m.) All religions join in welcoming you to this year’s Ecumenical Thanksgiving Celebration, which offers “thoughts, prayers, music, and humor to express solidarity through our multiple faiths for the cause of true peace in our world” in Marietta. Free. CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA November 15 - Dec. 23, 2018 Christmas Canteen is a variety show with sketch comedy, theatrical numbers, and singing galore at Aurora Theatre. CHRISTMAS LIGHTS - Callaway Gardens November 16, 2018 - Jan. 5, 2019 Fantasy in Lights is a giant holiday light and sound show, with eight million lights, 15 scenes, a Christmas village, and Santa Claus at Callaway Gardens. Special events are held on some nights. Reserve breakfast and dinner shows. HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLD November 16, 2018 - Jan. 6, 2019 Winter Wonderland celebrates Christmas, Hanukkah, and other holidays with twinkling lights and trees hung with ornaments and cultural objects at Fernbank Museum of Natural History. ![]() CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR November 24 - 29, 2018 Cirque Dreams Holidaze has flying reindeer, jumping gingerbread men, rousing music, amazing costumes, and Santa Claus.
GOSPEL NATIVITY November 28 - Dec. 9, 2018 Black Nativity retells the story of the first Christmas with dance, spirituals, gospel music, and a rousing finale at Ferst Center for the Arts.Ticket deal $23 MAGICAL PLAY OUTDOORS November 28, 2018 - Jan. 6, 2019 Gerda must save her brother Kai from the icy clutches of a cold-hearted queen in The Snow Queen, based on a story by Hans Christian Andersen. You see different scenes of the play as you walk the grounds at Serenbe in Chattahoochee Hills. PARTY AT THE MANSION November 29, 2018 (7 p.m.) Wear holiday cocktail attire to the $100 Callanwolde Holiday Gala for outstanding entertainment, wine, beer, and catered food, in the splendor of rooms decorated by designers at Callanwolde mansion. MARIETTA TREE LIGHTING November 29, 2018 (6 p.m.) Kick off the holiday season with a band, choruses, Santa (5:20 p.m.), and a tree-lighting ceremony (6 p.m.) at the Christmas Tree Lighting at Glover Park in Marietta. Free. SMALL TOWN PARADE November 29, 2018 Hometown Holidays Parade is a small-town affair with Christmas lights on fire trucks, kids on homemade floats, marching bands, beauty queens, and Santa and Mrs. Claus in Forsyth. Free. | ![]() TASTING EVENT November 17, 2018 (12 to 4 p.m.) Uncorked Atlanta Wine Festival includes wine tasting, craft beer, live music, and food for sale at Park Tavern in Piedmont Park. Held in February and November. TREE LIGHTING- ATLANTIC STATION November 17, 2018 Enjoy kids’ activities, hear live music, meet Santa, watch a parade, and see the Christmas tree lighting at 8:30 p.m. at the Lighting of Atlantic Station. Free. COSTUME PARTY November 17, 2018 (8 p.m.) Grant Park Mothball has DJ dance music, appetizers, a cash bar, and a costume contest at 1039 Grant Street SE. CHILI COOKOFF November 17, 2018 Sample 30 kinds of chili with live music and a kids’ area at Peach State Chili Cookoff at Town Center Park in Suwanee.Ticket deal $4.50 HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR November 17 - 18, 2018 Shop from crafters, artists, vintage vendors, and food trucks at Indie Craft Experience Holiday Shopping Spectacular at Georgia Freight Depot. Repeats in June. AQUARIUM HOLIDAY November 17 - Dec. 31, 2018 Festival of the SEAson features a light and music show, tree-lighting ceremonies, Santa and SCUBA Claus, and live entertainment at Georgia Aquarium. See schedule. HOLIDAY LIGHTS- Botanical Garden Nov. 17, 2018 - Jan. 6, 2019 Garden Lights, Holiday Nights features high-tech light displays, illuminated attractions, model trains, and restaurants at the 30-acre Atlanta Botanical Garden. TREE LIGHTING - Lenox Square November 18, 2018 Macy’s Great Tree Lighting Show includes live music at 6:30 p.m., the tree lighting at 7 p.m., and fireworks set to music. The tree stays lit through Jan. 1, 2018. LIGHT UP DUNWOODY November 18, 2018 Light Up Dunwoody is a neighborhood Christmas village with vendors, Santa, and a tree-lighting ceremony at 5:45 p.m. at Cheek-Spruill House in Dunwoody. Free. THANKSGIVING DINNER November 22, 2018 Greater Atlanta area See a list of restaurants offering special menus for Thanksgiving Day at Atlanta Parent and OpenTable. THANKSGIVING RACE November 22, 2018 The Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon & 5K begin and end near Georgia State Stadium. CHRISTMAS LIGHTS - Marietta November 22 - Dec. 31, 2018 Lights of Life is open every day with 1.5 miles of holiday lights, displays, kids’ activities, and concessions at Life University. CHRISTMAS AT THE MANSION November 23 - Dec. 9, 2018 Tour a Tudor Revival mansion decorated by designers for Christmas at Callanwolde, with Christmas lights outdoors. A CHRISTMAS CAROL November 23 - Dec. 24, 2018 multiple locations A Christmas Carol is Charles Dickens’ holiday classic about Scrooge, Tiny Tim, and three Christmas ghosts.
MAKE A CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT November 23 - Dec. 30, 2018 The Ornament Class at Decatur Glassblowing includes safety instructions, a demonstration, and assistance making a glass ornament to take home after it cools for 24 hours. Children 10 to 17 OK with a parent. |
November 30, 2018
Beginning with a parade at 6:30 p.m., the Christmas Tree Lighting at 7:30 p.m. in Powder Springs features Santa, holiday music, the mayor, and hot chocolate with cookies in the Town Square. Free.
BRITISH CHRISTMAS MUSIC
November 30 & Dec. 2, 2018
multiple locations
A Merry Ole Christmas features the Festival Singers of Atlanta performing 19 traditional songs. Donation.
- Nov. 30 - Episcopal Church of the Epiphany
- Dec. 2 - Northside Drive Baptist Church
CHRISTMAS MARKET
November 30 - Dec. 23, 2018
Atlanta Christkindl Market is an open-air German holiday market at Atlantic Station featuring handmade gifts, German food & beverages, and entertainment. Free.
COCKTAIL PARTY FOR ANIMAL RESCUE
November 2018
(undated)
A ticket to Paws For Cocktails gets you a drink, “delicious food,” live music, and a silent auction to benefit Furkids at Park Tavern in Piedmont Park.
TRUMPET FESTIVAL
November 2018
(undated)
Watch the rehearsal Saturday or the concert Sunday at Atlanta Trumpet Festival at Lakeside High School. Free.
TREE LIGHTING
November 2018
(undated)
Vinings Jubilee Christmas Tree Lighting includes music, dance, train rides, family activities, and Santa. Free.
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