Check Out What’s Up This Weekend in Metro Atlanta | Aug. 16-18, 2024

Check Out What’s Up This Weekend in Metro Atlanta | Aug. 16-18, 2024

Hey there, Atlanta! Hope you got your game on because this weekend is about to bring some serious vibrancy in and around the city. We’re talking art festivals, live music, comedy shows, and so much more. So, buckle up, grab your calendar, and get ready to mark the dates. Let’s dive straight into it!

Get in the Groove with Some Live Music

Friday Jazz at High Museum: This every-third-Friday-of-the-month event is all about jazz. Non-member tickets go for $30, but if you are a member, you’re good to go! This is happening at 6 p.m. on August 16, at the High Museum.

Salsa Social at Callanwolde: This event is for the salsa lovers out there. There’s an offer for a free class if you show up early. It’s going for $15 advance and $20 at the door. Be at the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center at 6 p.m., also on August 16.

The Laughter Therapy

Jams & Jokes: A Night of Atlanta’s Best Clean Comedy and Christian Music: Need a good laugh? How about some soulful Christian music? Make a turn at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church from 7 to 9 p.m. on August 17. Tickets are up from $20 to $35.

Best of Atlanta Comedy Showcase: And here’s another place to get your chuckle on with ten talented comedians. Head over to Laughing Skull Comedy Club at 5 p.m. on August 17. A ticket starts at $35.

Some Theatrical and Artistic Experiences

The Color Purple: Watch this touching tale of a lady named Celie who fights against all odds. This play, based on Alice Walker’s book, will be performed at the Aurora Theatre, and tickets start at $31.

Cirque du Soleil: Corteo: Up for some fancy fun? This show is perfect for you. It’s happening at the Gas South Arena at 7 p.m. from August 15-18. Ticket prices start at just $44.

Feast-ivals for the Foodies

2024 Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival: At Adam’s Park, on August 16 and 17, the annual BBQ festival is giving you a chance to pig out! Not to mention the live music, games, and other family-friendly fun.

Piedmont Park Arts Festival: And if you are happening to be in Piedmont Park on August 17 and 18, brace yourself for an event featuring artists of all sorts. A kids’ play area and food court are also available.

Actions, Chills, and Spills with Sports!

USA Netball Premier League Launch: Get ready for some netball action on August 17 and 18 at the Redan Recreation Centre.

Break Loose II Breaking Competition: Breakdance lovers, this one’s for you! The competition begins at 2 pm, August 17 at Smyrna Community Center.

Round It up with Some Other Cool Highlights

From the 6th anniversary party of Line Creek Brewing, the book signing event by Hope Gibbs, to The Livest Bingo Game Show, this weekend is packed with a variety of events for every taste.

Remember, weekends are for making memories. So get out there and enjoy. Atlanta awaits you!