Tag: Metro Atlanta

Sunset Sessions at Park Tavern

Sunset Summers returns in 2019 for another great music series at Park Tavern on Sunday evenings! The weekly concerts continue all summer long with alternative performances from Atlanta’s most buzz-worthy artists through September. 

Event Details
Doors Open | 7:00 p.m.
Music | 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Location
Piedmont Park
521 Park Dr NE
Atlanta, GA 30306

Located conveniently off of the Atlanta BeltLine, performances will be held under the spacious, air conditioned Garden Tent of Park Tavern. With Piedmont Park and the Midtown Skyline as its backdrop, it’s the perfect way to spend a summer evening in Atlanta.

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2019 Music Midtown Lineup Announced

Music Midtown has announced its lineup for 2019, returning to Piedmont Park with a festival that is bigger and better than ever!

September 14th & 15th, 2019
Saturday | 12:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Sunday | 12:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Festival gates open at 12:00 NOON both days.

Location
Piedmont Park
521 Park Dr NE
Atlanta, GA 30306

Headlining this year’s event will be performances from: Travis Scott, Panic! At the Disco, Cardi B, Billie Eilish, and Vampire Weekend. A variety of diverse performers will also be featured across four stages stages. Joining the two-day music extravaganza will include a lineup of new rock, pop, and rap acts from Taylor Bennett, Yola, Jaden Smith ,and Charlie Puth – among others! Continue reading “2019 Music Midtown Lineup Announced” »

Atlanta Streets Alive | Cross-City

asa_logo_800pxAtlanta Streets Alive returns once more to take over the streets of Atlanta – This time, with its longest route yet! Get ready to explore your community streets in a safer, healthier, more livable way at the Atlanta Streets Alive Cross-City. 

Event Details
Sunday | June 9th, 2019
2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Parade Lineup 1:30 p.m. for 2:00 p.m. Launch

Location
Cross-City

Closed to motorized traffic, the Cross-City route combines both Eastside and Westside routes, activating DeKalb Avenue and Decatur Street all the way to Marietta Street and Howell Mill Road.

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Top 15 Atlanta Happenings This Weekend

From a leisurely morning with the family at a local farmer’s market to cocktails in the garden, the weekend ahead is packed with fun for all tastes and ages! 

With two iconic home tours and a variety of tasting events, Atlantans will be at no shortage for flavor and variety throughout the city’s most eclectic neighborhoods. Catch an outdoor movie or concert, enjoy art for children and adults alike, and soak up the beautiful weekend ahead!

Whatever your tastes, we have you covered with the Top 15 Happenings Around Atlanta This Weekend: Thursday – Sunday, May 16th – 19th, 2019.

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Fernbank After Dark: The Great Outdoors

Fernbank After Dark offers exclusive Museum access after dark with a variety of hands-on activities for adults! Don’t miss live music, giant screen movies, craft beer and cocktails, and more at June’s event, The Great Outdoors!

Event Details
Friday | June 14th, 2019
7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Continues Second Friday of Every Month

Location
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
767 Clifton Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30307

Kick off the new month, which will feature Atlanta’s favorite adult science night with a special twist by quenching your thirst for nature and the outdoors! Guests will enjoy hands-on activities and demonstrations, access to all indoor exhibits open for self-guided tours, and 3D showings on Fernbank’s 4-story movie screen. Live music will be performed by The Vinyl Suns, a blues rock band based bringing an eclectic mix of musical styles to Atlanta’s favorite Science Night.

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Flying Colors Butterfly Festival

The 20th Annual Flying Colors Butterfly Festival will fill the Chattahoochee Nature Center with the beating wings of beautiful butterflies!

2019 Event Details
Saturday, June 1st | 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 2nd | 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location
Chattahoochee Nature Center
9135 Willeo Rd.
Roswell, GA 30075

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Virginia Highland Summerfest

Summertime is nearing, and it’s time to celebrate with the annual Virginia Highland Summerfest! The beloved family festival extends through the Virginia Highlands, filling every foot with something to experience.

Festival Dates
June 1st – 2nd, 2019

Festival Times
Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Celebrating 36 years of art, food, and fun, Summerfest is a feast for the senses. Experience live bands, great art, local food, and celebrate summertime! 

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Atlanta Design Festival

Now in its 12th year, the Atlanta Design Festival (formerly Design is Human) devotes 9 days to the impact of design across economic, cultural, policy and social means — bringing the best ideas in international design to Atlanta.

Event Details
June 1st – 9th, 2019

In addition to satellite architecture tours, activities will span the whole city of Atlanta to include a number of showroom presentations, talks, installations, culinary creations, and more!

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East Atlanta Craft Beer Festival

Sip on delicious craft beer in the heart of East Atlanta Village at the 16th Annual East Atlanta Craft Beer Festival!

Event Details
Saturday | May 18th, 2018
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location
East Atlanta Farmer’s Market
572 Stokeswood Ave SE
Atlanta, GA 30316

At its new location at the East Atlanta Farmer’s Market, the festival is serving up a unique selection of limited edition craft beers. Soak up the beautiful surroundings while enjoying food, music, and a truly special selection of beers with plenty of room to relax! 

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2019 Grant Park Tour of Homes

Take a stroll through 136 years of history in Atlanta’s backyard at the 45th Annual Grant ParkTour of Homes!

May 18th – 19th, 2019
Saturday & Sunday
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Grant Park residents welcome you to tour their homes and gardens throughout the neighborhood. Join the community and explore the homes, businesses, and historic sites of Atlanta’s original streetcar suburb.

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