ATLANTA — Looking for something exciting to do this weekend in Atlanta? From art exhibitions and wine festivals to live music and pop-up bars, the city has a plethora of events lined up to keep you entertained.
Here are 11 events to add to your weekend planner.
Fernbank after Dark: Sense-ational Science
- Date and location: August 9 at 7 p.m. at Fernbank Museum of Natural History, 67 Clifton Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
Explore the science behind sensations and put those senses to the test! It features after-hours access to the new special exhibit, A Mirror Maze: Numbers in Nature, and the outdoor exhibit, Forest Forms.
Link to event details: Fernbank after Dark: Sense-ational Science
Atlanta Contemporary Summer Exhibits
- Date and location: August 9 at 12 p.m. at Atlanta Contemporary Art Center, 535 Means St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
Spend the summer season with 30 artists who are capturing what it means to live in Atlanta right now. Thirty Summers invites 30 artists to express how Atlanta has shaped them or fostered unique experiences, whether inspired by magic, mystery, or malaise.
Link to event details: Atlanta Contemporary Summer Exhibits
Atlanta Summer Wine Festival
- Date and location: August 10, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. (Session 1), 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. (Session 2) at Guardian Works, 775 Echo Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30308
Enjoy 50+ wines, a small beer selection, and live music from DJ Q-Tip. Tickets include entry, entertainment, a souvenir acrylic wine glass, and all wine and beer samples.
Link to event details: Atlanta Summer Wine Festival
Garden of Hip Hop Festival
- Date and location: August 11 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Bonfire ATL, 1070 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
It is a family-friendly event that celebrates the essence and creativity of hip-hop while focusing on hip-hop going green and family unity in a dope way.
Link to event details: Garden of Hip Hop Festival
UrbanTree After Dark: A Disco Pop-Up Bar
- Date and location: July 3 - October 4, 2024, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at UrbanTree Cidery, 1465 Howell Mill Road NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
Enjoy themed cocktails, shooters, DJ nights, karaoke, silent discos, and themed party nights at this pop-up disco bar in West Midtown.
Link to event details: UrbanTree After Dark: A Disco Pop-Up Bar
Stand & Witness: Art in the Time of COVID-19
- Date and location: August 1 - October 24, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at David J. Sencer CDC Museum, 1600 Clifton Rd. NE, MS A-14, Atlanta, GA 30329
The CDC Museum presents a multi-media exhibition showcasing art created during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting how artists responded to and interpreted the crisis through various mediums.
Link to event details: Stand & Witness: Art in the Time of COVID-19
Dining in the Dark
- Date and location: August 1 - September 27, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 191 Peachtree Tower Motor Court, 192 Peachtree Center Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30303
Experience a unique dining adventure while blindfolded, heightening your senses of taste and smell. Enjoy a secret 3-course menu in an intimate setting that transforms dining into a thrilling journey.
Link to event details: Dining in the Dark
Live music on the Lanai on Sundays at Arnette’s
- Date and location: Every Sunday until August 25, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Arnette's Chop Shop, 2700 Apple Valley Road, Brookhaven, GA 30040
Join Arnette’s Chop Shop for live music on the Lanai, featuring Ansley Stewart & Friends. Enjoy an eclectic mix of jazzy tunes, delectable menu options, and Chef’s Sunday special — smoked and slow-roasted prime rib.
Link to event details: Live music on the Lanai on Sundays at Arnette’s
Creator’s Market at Atlantic Station
- Date and location: Every weekend, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturdays, 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sundays at Atlantic Station
The Creator’s Market is back, bringing unstoppable creativity to Atlantic Station. Shop locally and celebrate Atlanta’s artisans with festive art, jewelry, couture, and more, all while supporting the makers of the South.
Link to event details: Creator’s Market at Atlantic Station
Big Goat Pour Fridays at Scofflaw
- Date and location: Every Friday until August 30, 2024, from 12 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. at Scofflaw Brewing Co., 1738 MacArthur Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
Kick off the weekend with a 20oz Big Goat Pour for the price of a 16oz pour. Enjoy a great start to your Friday with cold brews and good company.
Link to event details: Big Goat Pour Fridays at Scofflaw
Olympics at The Interlock
- Date and location: August 11, 2024, at The Interlock, starting at St. Germain
It's the last weekend to celebrate the 2024 Summer Olympics with themed decor, specials, games, and more. Participants can travel to each tenant representing a different country using a special passport and have a chance to win prizes.
Link to event details: Olympics at The Interlock
