Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta | July 26-28, 2024

ATLANTA - This weekend offers a diverse array of things to do in metro Atlanta. Music lovers can catch live performances at the River Rock Concert & Festival, relive '90s nostalgia with New Kids On The Block, or see Missy Elliott's "Out of This World" tour. "Sesame Street The Musical" is offering special ticket prices as it nears the end of its run. Comedy fans will enjoy the Moonfly Comedy Show or Cocoa Brown's performances. Foodies can indulge at the Atlanta Ice Cream Festival or try a new restaurant during Buckhead Restaurant Week. Peachtree Street will be closed for the monthly Atlanta Streets Alive. And, if you love animals, the Creekwater Alpaca Farm Barn Tour sounds like fun for the whole family.

MUSIC

River Rock Concert & Festival

• What: Live music, food trucks, beverage vendors, a children's area, and more. Performers include Sam Carter, Bryce Leatherwood, Whiskey Rose Band, Ty Herndon, The Cadillac Three, and more.
• When: July 26 and 27
• Where: Etowah Park
• How much: Free
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New Kids On The Block

• What: New Kids On The Block is bringing their "The Magic Summer Tour," featuring their iconic '90s songs, to Atlanta. Special guests Paula Abdul and DJ Jazzy Jeff.
• When: July 27
• Where: Ameris Bank Amphitheater, Alpharetta
• How much: Starts at $21
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8th Annual Jazz Matters

• What: The 8th annual Jazz Matters concert will pay tribute to Dante's Down the Hatch, the country's longest-standing jazz club that ceased operations in 2014. Among Atlanta's various jazz venues, none rival the iconic status of Dante's.
• When: July 26
• Where: Wren's Nest, 1050 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. SW, Atlanta
• Tickets: Starts at $30
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Over The Rhine

• What: Over The Rhine is on tour to promote their 15th studio album, "Love & Revelation."
• When: 8 p.m. July 26
• Where: City Winery Atlanta, 650 North Ave. NE, Atlanta
• Tickets: Starts at $30
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The Adele Drag Cabaret

• What: The Adele Drag Cabaret by House of ALXNDR will feature music of Adele.
• When: 9 to 11:30 p.m. July 26
• Where: Red Light Cafe, 559 Amsterdam Ave. NE, Atlanta
• How much: Starts at $15
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Little 5 Points Summer Concert

• What: Silly Goose will be the featured performer during the next installment of the Little 5 Summer Concert series. Other performers include Rotten Stitches, Howling Star, Michael Myers, Gut Rust, Hatred Hill, and more.
• When: 1 to 10:30 p.m. July 27
• Where: Little 5 Points
• How much: Free
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Missy Elliott

• What: Missy Elliott is bringing her "Out of This World" tour to Atlanta. Ciara and Busta Rhymes are the special guests.
• When: 7 p.m. July 27 and 28
• Where: State Farm Arena, downtown Atlanta
• How much: Starts at $79.50
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Nathan Nelson

• What: Blues singer Nathan Nelson emerged on the Atlanta blues scene in the early 2000s.
• When: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. July 28
• Where: Blind Willie's Blues Club, 828 N. Highland Ave., Atlanta
• How much: Free
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Steel Pulse

• What: Steel Pulse's 12th studio production, "Mass Manipulation," reflects four decades committed to bettering mankind through music.
• When: 7:30 p.m. July 28
• Where: The Eastern
• How much: Starts at $35
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THEATER

"Sesame Street The Musical"

• What: "Sesame Street The Musical," produced by Rockefeller Studios, is offering a ticket special for its final weeks in Atlanta.
• When: Closes Aug. 4
• Where: The Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring St. NW, Atlanta
• How much: $29 for Rows M-O, $49 for Rows F-L, and $69 for Rows A-E (plus taxes and fees)
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Movies at The Strand Theatre

• What: Movies at The Strand Theatre will feature "Hedwig and The Angry Inch" this weekend. Individuals under 17 will not be admitted without a guardian. Free organ show before the movie.
• When: 8 p.m. July 26
• Where: Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre, 117 Park Square, Marietta
• How much: $12 general admission
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COMEDY

Moonfly Comedy Show with Kelly Collette

• What: Moonfly Comedy Show with headliner Kelly Collette, Faith Mueller, Jay B, and Lisandra Vasquez.
• When: 7 p.m. July 26
• Where: Limelight Theatre, 349 Decatur St. SE, Atlanta
• How much: Starts at $7
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Cocoa Brown

• What: Comedian Cocoa Brown, who is known for her roles in "Tyler Perry's For Better or Worse," "The Single Moms Club," "Ted 2," and "9-1-1," is back in Atlanta.
• When: July 26-28
• Where: Uptown Comedy Corner, 397 Central Ave., Hapeville
• How much: Starts at $20
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ART

Wild Heaven Art Market

• What: 10+ local artisans, live music, 10+ beers on draft. All ages and pups welcome.
• When: 12 p.m. July 27
• Where: Wild Heaven Beer, 135B Maple St., Decatur
• How much: Free
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Midtown Artisan Market

• What: 50 local artists and more. Presented by GVG Events and Midtown Alliance.
• When: 12 to 6 p.m. July 28
• Where: 1093 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta
• How much: Free
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FOOD/DRINK

Atlanta Ice Cream Festival

• What: 14th annual Atlanta Ice Cream Festival featuring ice cream, vendors, wellness zone, a high school marching band, and more.
• When: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 27
• Where: 10th Street and Charles Allen Drive, Atlanta
• How much: Free
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Buckhead Restaurant Week

• What: Multiple restaurants in the Buckhead neighborhood are offering special prix-fixe lunch and dinner menus (generally at a discount) during Buckhead Restaurant Week.
• When: July 22-27
• Where: Multiple locations
• How much: Price varies
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FAMILY

"Danny Go Live!"

• What: "Danny Go," created in 2019 by Daniel Coleman and two friends who wanted to inspire kids to get off the couch and have fun learning and exercising, is coming to Atlanta.
• When: 5 p.m. July 28
• Where: Atlanta Symphony Hall
• How much: $75
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Creekwater Alpaca Farm Barn Tour

• What: Meet alpacas at Creekwater Alpaca Farm. You can also meet bunnies, goats, sheep, horses, and pigs.
• Where: Creekwater Alpaca Farm, Snellville
• When: 11 a.m. July 27
• How much: $12
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Stories & S'Mores

• What: Join Ranger Jonah for an evening of stories and s'mores. Bring chairs or a blanket. Picnic dinners are welcome. It's a 1/2-mile walk to the campfire location.
• Where: Mason Mill Park, 1400 McConnell Drive, Decatur
• How much: Free
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OTHER

Walking Tour of Downtown Atlanta

• What: "Flatirons, Fires and Early Atlanta: Historic Downtown Atlanta Tour" will feature the exteriors of several of Atlanta's landmark structures and their environs. Learn how Atlanta's business district developed in the 19th and 20th centuries.
• When: 12 p.m., July 26
• Where: 133 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta
• How much: $9.50 (tickets required)
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Watch Party for Olympics Opening Ceremony

• What: Cheer on your favorite athletes while watching the opening ceremony on an outdoor big screen and dance into the night with a DJ playing the best of the '90s.
• When: 1 p.m., July 26
• Where: Citizens Market Food Hall, Phipps Plaza, 3500 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta
• How much: Free
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Bridgerton on Edgewood

• What: Smoke and Chill ATL: Bridgerton on Edgewood will feature Bridgerton-themed cosplay, live performances, a full bar, house food, and various vendors.
• When: 5 to 10 p.m., July 26
• Where: 339 Edgewood Ave. SE, Atlanta
• How much: Starts at $30
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"Titanic: An Immersive Voyage"

• What: Life-sized recreation of rooms, immersive video animations, and 3D views place you onboard the Titanic as a passenger.
• When: Opens July 26
• Where: Exhibition Hub Atlanta, 5660 Buford Highway NE, Atlanta
• Tickets: $32.90 general admission
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Atlanta Streets Alive

• What: Once day a month during the summer, Peachtree Street closes to traffic for a celebration of Atlanta. Bike, walk, skate, dance and play. Visit local businesses and vendors. Live music, foam party, energy healing, food, drinks and more. 
• When: 1 to 5 p.m. July 28
• Where: Peachtree Street between 15th Street and Mitchell Street.
• How much: Free
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COMING UP

"Funny Girl"

• What: The Broadway revival "Funny Girl," featuring one of the most iconic scores of all time by Jule Styne and Bob Merrill, takes the stage in Atlanta.
• When: July 30-Aug. 4
• Where: Fox Theatre
• How much: Starts at $34
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"Sweet Baby James"

• What: Bill Griese performs the songs of the legendary James Taylor during the tribute show "Sweet Baby James."
• When: 7:30 p.m., Aug. 3
• Where: Aurora Theatre, 128 E. Pike Street, Lawrenceville
• How much: Starts at $40
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If you would like to submit information for a future things to do list, send an email to joyce.lupiani@fox.com.