ATLANTA — Looking for something fun to do in Atlanta as the summer draws to a close? From veggies to job fairs, there’s no shortage of exciting events around the City in the Trees.
Here are 11 things you won’t want to miss in Atlanta this weekend:
Enjoy Atlanta Cocktail Week
Date and Location: August 21 – 25 at multiple locations
Short Description: A 7-day event celebrating the best bars and restaurants in the Atlanta area! Visit participating Cocktail Week locations any time to enjoy discounted signature cocktails.
Candlelight Concerts: Tribute to Dolly Parton
Date and Location: August 21 – 23 at The Wimbish House, 1150 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309
Short Description: Discover the music of Dolly Parton at The Wimbish House under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Shamilton: A Drag Musical Parody
Date and Location: August 22, 24, 25, and 28 at 8:00 p.m. at City Winery, 630 North Avenue, Atlanta, GA, 30308
Short Description: Get ready to sashay your way through history that turns the founding fathers into fierce Drag Queens and Kings! Do not miss your shot to see a night of glitz, glamour, gaggery, and maybe even a "herstory" lesson or two.
Jazz on the Lawn
Date and Location: August 23 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, 980 Briarcliff Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
Short Description: Relax with friends and enjoy live jazz surrounded by the natural beauty of the Callanwolde Estate.
Asian Night Market
Date and Location: August 23 at Pullman Yards, 225 Rogers St NE, Atlanta, GA 30317
Short Description: A series of night markets featuring AAPI artists, crafters, food vendors, and organizations to highlight our Asian community and provide a fun evening of food, arts, roller skating, and culture.
Invest Fest
Date and Location: August 23 – 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Georgia World Congress Center, 285 Andrew Young International Blvd., NW, Atlanta, GA 30313
Short Description: A first-of-its-kind, in-person experience to combine investing, entrepreneurship, pop culture, and entertainment in a festival setting.
Coca-Cola Summer Film Festival
Date and Location: August 23 – 25 at the Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA, 30308
Short Description: Enjoy classic films as the Fox Theatre pays homage to its history as a movie palace with the annual festival.
Lakewood Amphitheatre Job Fair
Date and Location: August 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 1941 Pryor Road SW (Gate 1)
Short Description: Explore part-time, seasonal positions for the 2024 concert season and get a chance to meet the team. Please come prepared to interview!
Kid’s Pizza Making Classes at Max’s
Date and Location: August 24 from 10:45 to 11:00 a.m. at Max’s Coal Oven Pizzeria, 300 Marietta St, Atlanta, GA, 30313
Short Description: Calling all young chefs! Enjoy an exciting hands-on pizza-making experience where kids will become master pizza artisans!
Cobb International Festival
Date and Location: August 24 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Jim R. Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Rd SW, Marietta, GA, 30008
Short Description: Showcase and celebrate diverse cultures through food, entertainment, arts, and economic growth. Enjoy arts/cultural vendors, kids' corners, performances, and international cuisines.
Georgia Vegfest 2024
Date and Location: August 25 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Atlanta Expo Center, 3650 Jonesboro Rd SE, Atlanta, GA 30354
Short Description: This event promises something for everyone with engaging speakers, food samples, DJ and MZ JAZZY, Family Fun Zone, free face painting, food trucks, and over 75 exhibitors.
