LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 30: (C) Harry Wayne Casey of KC & The Sunshine Band performs on stage at the Barclaycard Presents British Summer Time Festival in Hyde Park on June 30, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Gett …
ATLANTA - Ready to shake your booty with KC and the Sunshine Band? Maybe you're feeling the blues, or need something to jazz you up. We have all sorts of events planned no matter what your vibe is. Here's a look at a few fun Things to Do in metro Atlanta this weekend.
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Janelle Monáe: Age of Pleasure Tour
Fox Theatre; 660 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta
8 p.m. - 9 p.m. Oct. 6
Remember when Janelle Monáe would only perform in a tux? Well, the eight-time Grammy Award nominated singer and rapper says she's in her age of pleasure now. Flyanna Boss and DJ Nana Kwabena are helping open for the tour. Tickets are available.
WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 25th, 2023 - Janelle Monáe performs at The Anthem in Washington, D.C. on her "Age of Pleasure" tour. She released her latest album in June. (Photo by Kyle Gustafson / For The Washington Post via Getty Images) (Getty Images)
Suwanee Taste of BBQ & Music Festival
Suwanee Town Center; 330 Town Center Avenue, Suwanee
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Oct. 7
If you're looking for some finger-lickin' good eats and free music at a family-friendly event, the Suwanee Taste of BBQ and Music Festival might be perfect for you. Learn more.
Culture in Motion: The Jazz of a Tribe Called Quest
Buckhead Village; 3035 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta
2 p.m. - 7 p.m. Oct. 7
It's Atlanta Art Week. Come out to Buckhead for a gallery stroll with a live DJ. After you take your time admiring all the art, there's a ticketed jazz concert from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Learn more.
Roswell Motoring Festival 2023
38 Hill Street, Roswell
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Oct. 7
This one is for the classic car enthusiasts. Proceeds from this year's Roswell Motoring Festival will go to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. FOX 5's Georgia Franco serves as the Co-Chair Grand Marshal. Learn more.
Atlanta Air Show
Hilton Atlanta Airport; 1031 Virginia Avenue, Hapeville
Oct. 7-8
Do you love planes? The Atlanta Air Show is the place to be this weekend. The Flight Line Club gets front row seats to the incredible show, a catered lunch with flowing drinks all day long. Tickets are still available.
City of Austell BBQ Blues & Brews Festival
Threadmill Complex; 5000 Austell Powder Springs Road SW, Austell
12 p.m. - 10 p.m.
BBQ, blues and beer … What more could a person want? If you're out near Austell, check out their annual BBQ Blues and Brews Festival. There will be live music, hot food, funnel cakes, vendors and more on Saturday. Learn more.
KC & The Sunshine Band in concert
Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center; 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta
7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Oct. 8
"KC and The Sunshine Band is celebrating 50 years of making booties shake," that's how organizers are selling Sunday night's concert. Put on your boogie shoes and get down Sunday night. That's the way the disco and funk group want you to give it up. Tickets are limited, but still selling here.
The Pumpkin Patch at Yule Forest
Yule Forest; 3565 GA-155 N, Stockbridge
Until Oct. 29
The Pumpkin Patch at Yule Forest is open for the season. You can pick the perfect pumpkin for carving, spend a day with the dinosaurs, get lost in a corn maze with some friends, and so much more. The patch will close just before Halloween, so plan your weekend ahead. Learn more.
Sneak Peek to Next Week
Atlanta Pride Festival 2023
Piedmont Park
Oct. 14-15
It's the largest gathering LGBTQ+ people and their allies in the Southeast. Why on earth would you miss it? Learn more.
Come back next week for a look at even more special events happening near you.
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