Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta | Sept. 20-22, 2024

ATLANTA - Looking for exciting ways to spend your weekend? From vibrant festivals and cultural exhibitions to live music performances and outdoor fun, metro Atlanta has something for everyone. Whether you're a fan of food and drink festivals, eager to enjoy top-tier concerts, or interested in unique art shows and community events, there's no shortage of activities to fill your calendar. Here’s a roundup of the best things to do, featuring everything from the Atlanta Greek Festival to Revolt World and more.

FESTIVALS

Atlanta Greek Festival

When: Sept. 19-22 (hours vary)
Where: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 2500 Clairmont Road, Atlanta
What: Authentic Greek food, music, and dancing. Enjoy gyros, souvlaki, and baklava.
How much: $5 general admission

Atlanta Greek Festival back with food and fun

You can escape to Greece without leaving the city as the Atlanta Greek Festival kicks off on Thursday. Michael Lambros Jr., Jimmy Economos and other special guests joined Alyse Eady to talk about all the great food, great music, dancing and tradition.

Hapeville Happy Days

When: Sept. 20 and 21
Where: Jess Lucas Y-Teen Park, 680 S. Central Ave., Hapeville
What: Annual Happy Days Weekend with free concerts, food, and artist vendors.
How much: Free admission

Finster Fest

When: Sept. 21-22
Where: Howard Finster's Paradise Garden, 200 N. Lewis St., Summerville
What: A 2-day festival featuring 70 folk, craft, and fine artists, music, dance performances, and guest presentations.
How much: $10 general admission

Light & Sound with Eli Jordan: Howard Finster

This week, FOX 5 Atlanta Photojournalist Eli Jordan introduces the audience to Howard Finster and Paradise Garden in Summerville, Georgia.

Indie Craft Experience Fall Market

When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 21
Where: Yaarab Shrine Center, 400 Ponce de Leon Ave., Atlanta
What: A one-day craft and vintage market featuring more than 60 vendors, local food, and free tote bags for the first 100 in line.
How much: $5 general admission

Oktoberfest at Fire Maker Brewing Company

When: 12 to 5 p.m. Sept. 21
Where: Fire Maker Brewing Company, 975 Chattahoochee Ave. NW, Atlanta
What: Oktoberfest-themed menu, live music, German beers, and pretzel necklaces.
How much: Free general admission

Porches and Pies

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 21
Where: Adair Park, 742 Catherine Street SW, Atlanta
What: Family-friendly festival with live music and pie.
How much: Free admission

JapanFest

When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 21 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 22
Where: Gas South Arena, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Atlanta
What: Celebrate Japanese culture with crafts, fashion, food, and technology.
How much: $20 at the door

JapanFest celebrates Georgia-Japan friendship

Georgia and Japan have maintained a close relationship for 50 years — and it’s a partnership being celebrated this weekend at the Gas South Convention Center.

Peachtree Corners Festival

When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 21 and 12 to 5 p.m. Sept. 22
Where: Peachtree Corners, 5140 Town Center Blvd., Peachtree Corners
What: Family-friendly event with live music, food, and a car show.
How much: Free admission

Urban Regatta

When: 12 to 7 p.m. Sept. 21
Where: Castleberry Hill
What: Festival with a vendor market, pop-up gallery, costume contest, and boat race using bicycles.
How much: Free admission

Inman Farm Heritage Days

When: Sept. 20-22
Where: Minter's Farm, 283 Hill's Bridge Road, Fayetteville
What: Features tractors, cars, engines, local vendors, food, and historical demonstrations, paying tribute to the farming community.
How much: Free admission

Suwanee Fest

When: Sept. 21-22
Where: Town Center Park, 330 Town Center Ave., Suwanee
What: 40th-anniversary '80s-themed festival with a parade, vendors, rides, games, and food.
How much: Free general admission

North Georgia State Fair

When: Sept. 19-29 (hours vary)
Where: Jim R. Miller Park
What: Classic fair with midway games, concerts, livestock shows, funnel cakes, and more.
How much: $10 general admission

OTHER EVENTS

Elevate 2024: 50 Years of Culture

When: Sept. 20-Oct. 13
Where: Various locations
What: Celebrating 50 years of culture with events every weekend, including art exhibitions, performances, and conversations with notable figures.
How much: Varies

YELLE For The Culture: Hip Hop Vote 2

When: 12 to 7 p.m. Sept. 21
Where: Dancing Crepes/Yelle Skincare, The Underground, 68 Pryor Street SW, Atlanta
What: A community event featuring live performances, voter education, wellness zones, and local vendors. Hosted by Yandy Smith-Harris.
How much: Free admission

Pet Adoption Day at Governor's Mansion

When: 10 a.m. Sept. 21
Where: Governor's Mansion, 391 W. Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta
What: Pet adoption event hosted by Georgia's First Lady, offering dog adoptions and other pets available for adoption.
How much: Free admission

BackYARD Fest

When: 6 to 11 p.m. Sept. 21
Where: Home Depot Backyard, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, 1 Backyard Way, Atlanta
What: Celebrate HBCU culture with food trucks, games, live entertainment, and a showing of "Stomp the Yard."
How much: Free admission with reservation

Sippin' Safari

When: 6 to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 21
Where: Zoo Atlanta, 800 Cherokee Ave. SE, Atlanta
What: Adults-only wine-tasting event while exploring Zoo Atlanta at night.
How much: $65 and up

Collect-A-Con

When: Sept. 21-22
Where: Georgia World Congress Center, 285 Andrew Young Intl. Blvd., Atlanta
What: The nation's largest trading card, anime, and pop culture convention, featuring celebrity guests and a concert by Steve Aoki.
How much: Tickets start at $25

Winder/Bethlehem Home Depot Car Show

When: 2 to 6 p.m. Sept. 22
Where: Winder/Bethlehem Home Depot, 649 Carl Bethlehem Road, Winder
What: The car show will feature 2,000 to 3,000 cars, with proceeds benefiting the Barrow County Crisis Fund to support Apalachee High School mass shooting victims.
How much: $20 entry fee

MUSIC

Keith Sweat

When: 8 p.m. Sept. 20
Where: Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta
What: Keith Sweat's The Sweat Hotel Tour with special guests.
How much: Tickets start at $89

Slim Gambill

When: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 20
Where: The Velvet Note, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta
What: Slim Gambill, known for his work with Lady A, performs music from his album Fake Jazz & Theme Songs.
How much: Tickets start at $42

BG Family Band

When: 8 p.m. Sept. 20
Where: Fat Matt's Rib Shack, 1811 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta
What: Blues performance by the BG Family Band at Fat Matt's. First come, first served.
How much: Free admission

Chris Lake

When: 8:30 p.m. Sept. 20
Where: The Eastern, 800 Old Flat Shoals Road SE, Atlanta
What: British DJ and producer Chris Lake performs. Known for appearances at major music festivals, including Coachella.
How much: Tickets start at $55

Candler Concerts: Violinist Sarah Chang and Pianist Sonya Ovrutsky

When: 8 p.m. Sept. 20
Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, 1700 N. Decatur Road NE, Atlanta
What: World-renowned violinist Sarah Chang and pianist Sonya Ovrutsky perform pieces by Brahms and Prokofiev.
How much: $55 general admission, $10 for Emory University students

Revolt World

When: Sept. 20-22 (hours vary)
Where: 1018 Roswell St. NE, Marietta
What: Featuring performances by Yung Miami, Offset, Key Glock, Coi Leray, Mariah the Scientist, Cam Newton, Method Man, and more.
How much: Free

Revolt World back in Atlanta for 3-day event

Culture and creativity are colliding this weekend in Atlanta during Revolt World, a three-day immersive experience featuring shows, live performances, and more. CEO Detavio Samuels sat down with Alex Whittler to talk more about the experience.

Hail The Sun

When: 6 p.m. Sept. 20
Where: The Masquerade, 50 Lower Alabama Street #110, Atlanta
What: Hail the Sun, a post-hardcore band from Chico, California, performs live.
How much: $28.50 plus

A Thousand Horses

When: 7 p.m. Sept. 20
Where: MadLife Stage & Studios, 8722 Main Street, Woodstock
What: A Thousand Horses, an American country music band from Nashville, performs live.
How much: Tickets start at $28.50

David Wilcox

When: 7 p.m. Sept. 20
Where: Eddie's Attic, 515 N. McDonough Street, Decatur
What: Renowned folk musician David Wilcox brings his deeply lyrical music to Eddie's Attic.
How much: Tickets start at $41.72

Hootie & The Blowfish: Summer Camp with Trucks Tour

When: 7 p.m. Sept. 20
Where: Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore Pkwy, Alpharetta
What: The iconic American rock band Hootie & The Blowfish, formed in 1986, performs live.
How much: Tickets start at $92

The Georgia Thunderbolts

When: 8 p.m. Sept. 20
Where: Smith's Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta
What: Southern rock band The Georgia Thunderbolts brings their 70s-inspired sound to Smith's Olde Bar.
How much: $18 general admission

An Evening Of Soul: Ledisi Featuring Kevin Ross

When: 8 p.m. Sept. 21
Where: Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre, 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton
What: Grammy-nominated artist Ledisi, known for her jazz-influenced voice, performs with special guest Kevin Ross.
How much: (Pricing not listed)

ART

Artist Greg Mike's Exhibition: CHAPTER NEW

When: Sept. 20-21
Where: ABV Gallery, 1206 Metropolitan Ave. SE, Atlanta
What: Visual artist Greg Mike hosts grand opening receptions at the new ABV Gallery with his solo exhibition, Chapter New, showcasing the evolution of his work after a decade. The exhibition runs through Oct. 20. The event also celebrates ABV’s new location in East Atlanta Village.
How much: Free admission

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You've probably noticed the smiling, big, blue, chipped-tooth Larry Loudmouf on walls all around Atlanta. He's the work of artist Greg Mike, who has a new art gallery and solo exhibition over a decade in the making.

Joel Sternfeld: When It Changed

When: Sept. 21-Dec. 1
Where: Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia
What: Renowned photographer Joel Sternfeld showcases When It Changed, a series of photographs taken at the 2005 United Nations Climate Change Conference. The exhibition highlights global efforts to address climate change. The museum is also hosting a fall open house on Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
How much: Free admission

THEATER

Little Shop of Horrors

When: Sept. 20 to Sept. 29
Where: Wildflower Meadow at Serenbe, 10690 Hutchenson Ferry Road, Chattahoochee Hills
What: A performance of the musical Little Shop of Horrors featuring Melinda Doolittle and Diana DeGarmo.
How much: Tickets start at $40

Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote

When: Sept. 20 through Oct. 20
Where: Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring Street NW, Atlanta
What: A Mexican folktale presented as a puppet show. Includes a create-a-puppet workshop.
How much: $20.50 for members, $22.75 for non-members

COMEDY

Matteo Lane: Stop Talking Tour

When: Sept. 22
Where: Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta
What: New York-based comedian Matteo Lane brings his Stop Talking Tour to Atlanta, featuring his signature stand-up comedy. Matteo has appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Late Night with Seth Meyers, and HBO’s Crashing.
How much: Tickets start at $40

FAMILY FUN

Piney Woods Farm Tour

When: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 21
Where: Piney Woods Farm, 485 Hudson Road, LaGrange
What: A farm tour featuring sustainable farming practices, farm animals, and honeybee education.
How much: $20 general admission

Aurora Cineplex Birthday Bash

When: 12 to 4 p.m. Sept. 22
Where: Aurora Cineplex, 5100 Commerce Parkway, Roswell
What: A free carnival-style birthday bash with games, inflatables, food trucks, face painting, and BOGO movies and mini-golf.
How much: Free general admission

FOOD/DRINK

Kirkwood Wine Stroll

When: 7 to 10 p.m. Sept. 20
Where: Kirkwood, Hosea L. Williams Drive SE
What: The Kirkwood Wine Stroll is an annual event held in the historic Kirkwood neighborhood, featuring a variety of wine tastings and local food.
How much: $70 plus

Harvest on the Hooch

When: 1 to 5 p.m. Sept. 22
Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center
What: An outdoor food and craft beer festival that supports the Unity Garden at the Chattahoochee Nature Center.
How much: $90 general admission, discounts available for kids

SPORTS

6th Annual 44 Classic presented by Nike

When: Sept. 22
Where: Truist Park, 755 Battery Ave. SE, Atlanta
What: A baseball event featuring top high school talent from the Southeast, part of the Braves’ Nike RBI Fall Development Program.
How much: Free admission

COMING UP

Dance Church

When: 2 to 3:15 p.m. Sept. 29
Where: The Trolley Barn, 963 Edgewood Ave. NE, Atlanta
What: Open-level dance-fitness class offering a communal, fun dance experience for all.
How much: $22 per person

DreamHack Atlanta

When: Oct. 4-6
Where: Georgia World Congress Center
What: A 3-day gaming lifestyle festival with live role-playing games, cosplay drag show, game developers, and live performances.
How much: Tickets start at $45

If you would like to submit information for an upcoming things to do list, send an email with details to joyce.lupiani@fox.com.