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ATLANTA — Here is a look at some of the upcoming events in the Atlanta area.
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May 7-12
Emmy Award-winning actor Richard Thomas is starring as Atticus Finch for the complete third touring season of the First National Tour of the history-making production of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, including the Atlanta engagement at the Fox Theatre, May 7 – 12 as part of the 2023/2024 Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta season.
May 9
Indulge in a wide array of savory, sweet and spicy dishes offered by more than 60 of Alpharetta’s finest restaurants. Discover an astonishing variety of gastronomic delights, from elevated Southern cuisine to authentic Korean BBQ, pillow-soft masa tacos to hand-dipped cake donuts, and many more mouthwatering specialties.
Spark 5K is a high-energy, fun event that takes place in Piedmont Park! The Spark 5K is a race designed to bring the community together to support inclusion. All race proceeds will benefit two foundations, The Kyle Pease Foundation and Malcolm Mitchell’s Share the Magic Foundation.
May 10
Music on the Hill is a free outdoor concert series on the lawn at Roswell City Hall, second Friday of the month (May-September), 7:00 – 9:00 PM. Get ready to spread out your blanket on the lawn at City Hall, unpack your picnic, uncork a bottle, and unwind by listening to some of the best live music in Atlanta!
Kick off Mother’s Day weekend in the Epicurean Theatre with an interactive tasting event featuring wines made by winemaker moms! Tickets are $45 per person – each ticket includes an educational tasting of four wines, a welcome cocktail, charcuterie, and stories about each featured winemaker mom! Plus, each guest will enjoy a sweet surprise to take home with them! So, grab your tickets & don’t miss this guided wine-tasting.
May 11
The South’s Most Thrilling Water Park, makes a splash with the start of its 40th season.
Dino Brick Adventure opens
Kids of all ages can embark on a mythical quest to the land of the dinosaurs and experience them like never before. The 12,000-square- foot exploration features more than 30 incredible sculptures created by LEGO experts and life-sized, animatronic dinosaurs in an adventure setting. Some of the LEGO sculptures are as large as eight feet long and over six-feet-tall. Visitors will explore dinosaur skeletons, learn the tools of the trade, and become junior paleontologists in the process.
National Mini Golf Day-Celebrate the big day at Puttshack Atlanta
With digital-driven gameplay through the use of Trackaball technology to keep score, themed holes with challenges and supertubes to risk it all, Puttshack is tech-nically the perfect activity for all ages and skill levels located in the heart of West Midtown.
The world’s first hip-hop food festival makes its way to Atlantic Station. With delicious bites, games and the city’s best DJs and bands playing hip-hop, rap, R&B and old-school tunes, the festival will create an unforgettable experience at the Pinnacle Lot!
Art on the Atlanta BeltLine’s Lantern Parade
Experience the magic of creativity and community at the iconic Lantern Parade. Led by Chantelle Rytter and the Krewe of the Grateful Gluttons, this annual tradition features giant puppets, marching bands, and lantern enthusiasts.
The City of South Fulton CVB, in partnership with the Georgia Cycling Association, will host Pedal Palooza. This event offers students the opportunity to explore the healthy sport of cross-country mountain biking through games designed for young minds and bodies. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church & Aerotropolis Nature Park.
May 11-12
Chastain Parks Spring Arts Festival
The award-winning, two-day festival is free to attend and features more than 185 painters, photographers, sculptors, leather and metal craft artisans, glass blowers, jewelers and more. Eventgoers are also invited to view artist demonstrations, enjoy live acoustic music, DJs, an expansive children’s area, and food trucks and beverages for all tastes.
May 11,18,25
Food and Street Art Tour on the Atlanta BeltLine
Discover the flavors of Atlanta with a stroll down the Atlanta BeltLine! Starting at Krog Street Market, named “one of the world’s best food halls” by Travel + Leisure, sample the diverse cuisines that make Atlanta a foodie town, while relaxing over refreshing margaritas. As you walk the Atlanta BeltLine’s Eastside Trail, uncover secrets behind the iconic street art, including ties to Hollywood, and see for yourself why the BeltLine is called the South’s largest outdoor art gallery.
May 12
Mother’s Day at Distillery of Modern Art
For the creatives, DoMA is offering an array of Mother’s Day activities including a candle-making workshop and calligraphy class. Enjoy the crafting with Mom while sipping on housemade cocktails utilizing the distillery’s finest spirits, including the seasonal Amaro Peach.
Time to slay with brunch and a drag show! Bring your moms for this ultimate Mother’s Day Brunch experience! The party starts at 11am and ends at 2pm!
May 15
Access for All Free Day at the High Museum
Join the High Museum for a day of free admission and drop-in programming for adults of all ages!
May 17-22
Phipps Plaza will be in full bloom May 17- May 22 as Fleurs de Villes ARTISTE, a globally acclaimed floral exhibition, makes its Atlanta debut at the property. Admire nature’s beauty and delight in a free, six-day flower show featuring 12 floral mannequins inspired by remarkable artists. On May 18, Phipps Plaza is offering visitors the one-of-a-kind opportunity to meet the talented floral teams behind Fleurs de Villes ARTISTE, view free floral demonstrations and shop for a fresh bouquet from local florists.
May 17-June 2
Experience breathtaking acrobatics, thrilling motorcycle stunts and cultural dances as the UniverSoul Circus celebrates its 30th anniversary back in Atlanta and its first time at Atlantic Station with a family reunion extravaganza! Reimagined with over a dozen culturally diverse presentations, including a never-before-seen trapeze show and motorcycle flips mid-air, plus an enhanced state-of-the-art lighting and sound system – Circus Cousins from Around the World brings amazing entertainment and fun to the Heart of Atlanta.
May 18
The Purple Xperience is a five-piece group hailing from Prince’s birthplace, Minneapolis, MN. They have been touring around the country bringing the greatest and most authentic production of Prince and The Revolution in the world to audiences of all generations. The event is at the Buford Community Center and is free.
National Astronomy Day at Tellus
To celebrate National Astronomy Day on Saturday, May 18, Tellus Science Museum in Cartersville is hosting their annual Star Party for astronomers of all ages. From 5:30 –7:30 p.m., visitors can gather in the Observatory for solar viewing, followed by lunar viewing from 7:30-11 p.m. Once evening falls, stargazers will be able to see the moon, the Gamma Leo constellation and the Hercules Globular Cluster from the museum’s state-of-the-art telescope. At 9:30, 10 and 10:15 p.m., visitors can embark on a guided ‘star walk’ on the museum grounds to view constellations and other celestial wonders.
There will be 2 stages, with eight bands performing between 1:00pm and 10:00pm in Historic Downtown Roswell. The music genre will be adult contemporary and will include bands featuring rock, jam, and Americana styles. Sister Hazel and Kevn Kinney are among those scheduled to perform.
Get ready for guided paddles, boat demos, water safety workshops, and more – all for free! This year, the Nantahala Outdoor Center is heading to Roswell for fun river activities led by experts, perfect for all ages and skill levels, workshops designed to help everyone feel confident in the outdoors, community booths, music, and a fantastic atmosphere celebrating diversity!
Red Bull Dance Your Style, the global, all-styles street dance competition, announces its 2024 National Final will be hosted in the cultural hub of Atlanta on May 18th, celebrating the city’s deeply rooted culture and dance community. Prior to the showdown in Atlanta, the best dancers in the country will compete in regional qualifiers in Chicago, Memphis, Boston, and Los Angeles to earn the opportunity to compete in the Red Bull Dance Your Style National Final and Weekender in Atlanta. The event wil include four-days of dance programming and competition from Thursday, May 16 through Sunday, May 19.
May 19
The beloved film score program Star Wars and More with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra returns to Ameris Bank Amphitheatre in Alpharetta. This family-friendly symphonic concert will feature pieces from John Williams’ iconic film scores like Star Wars, Harry Potter, Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones, and so much more!
The City of Atlanta will temporarily be closing sections of Peachtree Street to cars and open to people biking, walking, skating and more. Enjoy complimentary bike and skate valet, live music, + more from 1-5pm.
May 25
Enjoy sweet treats from 100 of Atlanta’s dessert makers! Free admission.
Silent disco parties are back with your favorite local DJs and drink specials!
706 R&B Picnic & Food Truck Festival
Indulge your taste buds with a variety of mouthwatering delights from a wide range of food trucks. From savory burgers to sweet treats, there’s something for everyone! Grab a plate and enjoy the tasty offerings while basking in the serene surroundings of the Oakfuskee Conservation Center located on Kingfisher Lane in LaGrange.
May 25-27
Atlanta Jazz Festival is regarded as one of the largest FREE jazz festivals in the country. An annual celebration of the music, culture and art of jazz begins in April and culminates each Memorial Day weekend, with an outdoor festival featuring jazz artists from all over the world. Piedmont Park hosts the event May 25-27.
May 26
Get out of town for Memorial Day
Enjoy a meaningful escape this Memorial Day Weekend to the Omni Grove Park Inn with curated experiences including The 1913 Barbecue dinner on May 26th featuring activities for all ages and local live music. Keep the whole family entertained in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains with pool games, outdoor crafts, movie screenings, golf tournaments and more.
May 31
Head to Halcyon for a Summer Kick-off Party for the whole family. The blowout party to kick off Summer will be spread across the green space at Halcyon and Cherry Street. There will be games and prizes for kids, face painting, Don Q pouring samples, cotton candy characters, a dessert cart, live music and select adult and kids drinks from Cherry Street’s outdoor bar.
My 31-June
Sneaker Stories at Museum of Graffiti
The Miami-based Museum of Graffiti proudly announces its latest traveling exhibition, “Sneaker Stories” presented by Modelo, will come to Atlanta’s Ponce City Market for one weekend only, May 31 – June 2, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Sunday. This free experience will explore the historical ties and evolving relationship between graffiti art and sneaker culture through informative displays featuring rare sneakers and their corresponding art inspiration.
June 3-9
The Atlanta Fringe Festival is thrilled to announce its biggest, most ambitious outing yet with 28 performance groups from seven different states and Thailand -- presenting live theater, dance, puppetry, comedy, storytelling and more. This year’s festival, which takes place June 3-9, 2024 across seven local venues, will also feature a free performance venue for family-friendly shows and activities; a free outdoor festival featuring Atlanta street performers; a variety benefit featuring local Atlanta talent; and audio artists whose work will be available exclusively on the Atlanta Fringe podcasting network.
June 8-9
39th-Annual Virginia-Highland Summerfest
The festival includes activities for kids, crafts, music, a 5K and more!
June 15
Scofflaw Brewing Co. is thrilled to host their first-ever Bourbon Battle at their MacArthur Taproom. Local community teams will go head-to-head in the ultimate whiskey barrel-picking challenge.
Now-May 19
The iconic food and beverage festival is back and bigger than ever with an extended five-weekend runtime at Six Flags Over Georgia, over 75 craft brews from local and national vendors, an exciting culinary menu and hands-on entertainment for the whole family.
Fridays through May 31
Sound Waves! at Georgia Aquarium
Georgia Aquarium is bringing back its music series, Sound Waves! Enjoy live music, enhanced lighting, and atmospheric elements along with access to the Aquarium’s galleries – all (yes, all!) included with General Admission or membership. The music kicks off Friday, April 26 running each Friday through May 31 from 5- 8 p.m. and is open to all ages. Specially-themed food and cocktails will also be available for purchase.
Weekends now-June 2
The Georgia Renaissance Festival
As soon as the gates to the village of Newcastle open, visitors are transported to a magical medieval theme park full of fun and whimsy. Over 100 skilled artisans inhabit charming cottages, creating unique one-of-a-kind treasures for your shopping pleasure. Strolling minstrels fill the air with music, and our colorful village characters are always ready to regale you with a joke, a story, or just plain silliness!
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