ATLANTA — Looking for some fun this summer weekend in Atlanta? Whether you’re interested in music, gaming, or zoo animals, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
From murder mystery dinners to tennis classes. Here are 11 events happening from July 19 to 21.
Candlelight Concert: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
Date and location: July 19, 9-10:15 p.m., The Wimbish House, 1150 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
Description: Experience the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience in awe-inspiring locations like never seen before.
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15th Annual Atlanta African Dance & Drum Festival
Date and location: July 19 to July 21, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Partnership for Southern Equity, 667 Fairburn Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30331
Description: Live African drum and dance classes for the whole family. Whether a beginning or advanced dancer, we have classes for you. Cost $20.
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Zoo Atlanta Savanna Nights: Staycation
Date and location: July 19, 6-9 p.m., Zoo Atlanta, 800 Cherokee Avenue, S.E., Atlanta, GA 30315
Description: Celebrate the start of the weekend with cocktails (or mocktails) and incredible views of African elephants, zebras, flamingos, and more! Enjoy a wild kind of happy hour, get-together, or date night at this casual, inspirational evening on select Fridays this summer. Dress up, dress down, or dress in costume... just be prepared to have a roaring good time!
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The Murder Mystery Co. Presents: “Good Riddance”
Date and location: July 19, 7-9:30 p.m., Hudson Grille - Midtown, 942 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30309
Description: A two-and-a-half-hour-long comedic murder mystery where you play alongside professional actors to solve the crime (or not). We welcome you to “Good Riddance,” a 1990s mall opening gone terribly wrong!
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Southern-Fried Gaming Expo
Date and location: July 19 - July 21, Cobb Galleria Centre, Two Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30339
Description: The expo features more than 300 arcade & pinball machines, dozens of new and retro console systems, a massive tabletop library, RPGs, wrestling, music, tournaments, a vendor expo, exciting panel sessions, guest speakers, and so much more.
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Trap Karaoke Atlanta
Date and location: July 20, 7:30 p.m. - 12 a.m., The Tabernacle, 152 Luckie St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Description: With this interactive concert experience, fans get to perform their favorite karaoke songs in front of a roaring crowd and share the spotlight with surprise guests.
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Peachfest 2024
Date and location: July 21, 3-7 p.m., Peachtree Center (Located between the Hyatt Regency and Hard Rock Cafe), 225 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30303
Description: Peachtree Center opens The Plaza to Atlanta’s best food artisans, pastry chefs, and barkeeps for the seventh annual all-inclusive peach-filled extravaganza.
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Black Tennis Connect – Tennis Pop-Up
Date and location: July 21, 10 a.m. to noon, Piedmont Park
Description: Join us for a popup Sunday meet-up in Atlanta! This special edition meetup will occur at Sharon Lester Tennis Center at Piedmont Park, the perfect way to wrap up the ATL Open weekend. This meetup is open to players of all levels for open play.
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Bottomless: RnB Wine Festival
Date and location: July 21, 3025 Merk Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30349
Description: BOTTOMLESS WINE + LIVE DJS + PLEASURE P PERFORMANCE + LIFE SIZE GAMES + MORE!!
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Friday Jazz at the High Museum
Date and location: July 19, 6–10 p.m., High Museum
Description: Enjoy a drink and light bites, head to the galleries to explore the museum’s works on view, and join a docent-led tour for a detailed look at the collection. With live jazz organized by Trap Jazz, the event will feature two musical areas where musicians will play throughout the evening, layering notes and improvising melodies.
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Creator’s Market at Atlantic Station
Date and location: July 10 - July 28, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Atlantic Station
Description: The Creator’s Market is back, bringing unstoppable creativity to Atlantic Station. Shop locally and celebrate Atlanta’s artisans every Saturday (11 a.m. to 9 p.m.) and Sunday (12 p.m. to 7 p.m.) in July with festive art, jewelry, couture, and more, all while supporting the makers of the South.
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