Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta | Dec. 27-29, 2024

ATLANTA - Looking for exciting ways to spend your holiday week? From live music and festive events to comedy shows and cultural celebrations, here’s a curated list of things to do in and around Atlanta.

Also, don't forget there are still many holiday-related things to do around Atlanta, including light displays, ice skating and more.

EVENTS

27th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration
When: 2 to 9 p.m., Dec. 28
Where: City of South Fulton Southwest Arts Center, 915 New Hope Road, South Fulton
Details: The Kwanzaa Village will feature unique gifts, a dance presentation at 4 p.m., and a Kwanzaa ceremony at 6 p.m.
Cost: $40 general admission
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Art Dance Party
When: 8 p.m. to midnight, Dec. 28
Where: Shutterspace, 1071 Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway, Atlanta
Details: Enjoy over 75 artists and vendors, 8 live DJs, live music, food, and drinks in a warehouse setting.
Cost: $25 general admission
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Menorah Lighting
When: 4:30 p.m., Dec. 29
Where: Decatur Square, 509 N. McDonough Street, Decatur
Details: Celebrate Chanukah with music, Dreidel games, doughnuts, crafts, and a menorah lighting.
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Lingering Shade's Holiday Cocktail Class
When: 5 to 7 p.m., Dec. 29
Where: Lingering Shade, 660 Irwin Street NW, Atlanta
Details: Learn how to create holiday cocktails in this intimate mixology class led by bar manager Spencer Patton.
Cost: From $70
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MUSIC

After 7
When: 6:30 p.m., Dec. 27
Where: City Winery, 650 North Ave. NE, Atlanta
Details: Grammy and American Music Award nominees After 7 perform their hits live this weekend.
Cost: From $75
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On The Border
When: 7:30 p.m., Dec. 27
Where: MadLife Stage & Studios, 8722 Main Street, Woodstock
Details: The ultimate Eagles tribute band performs live.
Cost: From $29.50
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Cannonball Red and the Headhunters
When: 7:30 p.m., Dec. 27
Where: The Velvet Note, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta
Details: Cannonball Red and the Headhunters bring the blues to The Velvet Note.
Cost: From $39
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Freebird
When: 7 p.m., Dec. 27
Where: Eddie's Attic, 515 N. McDonough Street, Decatur
Details: Freebird, a Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute act, brings classic hits to life.
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Bee Gees Gold
When: 8 p.m., Dec. 27
Where: Gas South Theater, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth
Details: The internationally acclaimed Bee Gees tribute band performs live.
Cost: From $20
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Straight No Chaser
When: 8 p.m., Dec. 27
Where: Fox Theatre, 600 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta
Details: This a cappella group has sold over 1.5 million concert tickets worldwide.
Cost: From $45
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Absynthe Makes The Art Garfunkel
When: 8 p.m., Dec. 27
Where: Red Light Cafe, 553-1 Amsterdam Ave. NE, Atlanta
Details: Celebrating 13 years of honoring the sounds of Simon & Garfunkel.
Cost: $15 at the door
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Slippery When Wet
When: 9:45 p.m., Dec. 27
Where: 37 Main, 37 Main Street NE, Buford
Details: The ultimate Bon Jovi tribute band performs live.
Cost: From $10
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The Glitch Mob
When: 9 p.m., Dec. 27
Where: Terminal West, Atlanta
Details: Electronic music group The Glitch Mob, with Ed Ma, Josh Mayer, and Anna Morgan, takes the stage.
Cost: From $32
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The Boggs Holidanniversary Party
When: 8 p.m., Dec. 28
Where: Boggs Social & Supply, 1310 White Street SW, Atlanta
Details: Features performances by Pimp Trizkit, Maiden Killers, and Bad Town.
Cost: From $20
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James Hall & The Steady Wicked
When: 8:30 p.m., Dec. 28
Where: The Earl, 488 Flat Shoals Ave. SE, Atlanta
Details: Atlanta-based James Hall & The Steady Wicked, with The Catman's Dance.
Cost: $20 at the door
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Rick Ross with Atlanta Pops Orchestra
When: 8 p.m., Dec. 29
Where: Atlanta Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta
Details: Rick Ross joins the Atlanta Pops Orchestra for "A Holiday Affair" featuring his hits.
Cost: From $150
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COMEDY & THEATER

SHEN YUN
When: 2 p.m., Dec. 27
Where: Atlanta Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree Street NW, Atlanta
Details: Celebrate China's cultural heritage through stunning dance and music.
Cost: From $85
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John Heffron
When: 8 p.m., Dec. 27
Where: Strand Theatre, 117 N. Park Square, Marietta
Details: Catch the Last Comic Standing winner live, with a VIP meet-and-greet after the show.
Cost: From $30
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The Classic Show
When: 8 p.m., Dec. 27 and 28
Where: Whole World Improv Theatre Co., 1216 Spring Street NW, Atlanta
Details: Award-winning improvisers deliver adult humor and content.
Cost: From $25
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