Looking for something different to do? Why not check out the silent disco experience! Quiet Events is staging a night of dancing, responsible drinking, and fun -- it takes place on Friday, July 19th at Park Bench (34 Irby Avenue in Buckhead), from 8 … [Read more...] about ATL Silent Disco in Buckhead on July 19th, buy tickets in advance for $10
Arts & Entertainment
FREE outdoor movie at Atlantic Station: “The Grinch” plus a snow show on Thursday, July 18th
Enjoy a movie under the stars at Atlantic Station this summer! On Thursday nights in June, you can bring the kids for a FREE viewing of a family-friendly film. The movies begin at dusk, usually around 8:30 p.m. You're welcome to bring a blanket or … [Read more...] about FREE outdoor movie at Atlantic Station: “The Grinch” plus a snow show on Thursday, July 18th
THEATRE: Half-price tickets to “Driving Miss Daisy” at Oglethorpe University this weekend
The movie won the Oscar for Best Picture in 1990, and now you can see the play! It's being staged in Brookhaven, at Oglethorpe University's Conant Performing Arts Center. Tickets are half price this weekend, thanks to a Goldstar deal. The play … [Read more...] about THEATRE: Half-price tickets to “Driving Miss Daisy” at Oglethorpe University this weekend
FREE: Gwinnett Symphony Orchestra’s season finale concert on June 1st
The Gwinnett Symphony will host a FREE outdoor concert this weekend. The event takes place on Saturday, June 1st from 7 to 9 p.m., at Thrasher Park in Norcross. The program will be performed by the symphony's jazz orchestra, with José Manuel … [Read more...] about FREE: Gwinnett Symphony Orchestra’s season finale concert on June 1st
Ending this weekend: “Wine Down Weekends” FREE concert series
Atlantans really love springtime! The city is about to heat up with spring festivals and concerts -- including this year's Wine Down Weekends free outdoor concert series. These FREE concerts will take place at City Winery every weekend through May. … [Read more...] about Ending this weekend: “Wine Down Weekends” FREE concert series
6 Game of Thrones finale watch parties, plus “Brunch of Thrones” trivia event this Sunday
Don't stay home and watch alone! Celebrate the biggest television event of the year in style at one of these viewing parties. You'll want to bring your wallet for food and drink, but admission is FREE at most of these events, with one exception that … [Read more...] about 6 Game of Thrones finale watch parties, plus “Brunch of Thrones” trivia event this Sunday
HOBNOB’s free Kentucky Derby party
Spend Derby Day at one of three HOBNOB locations in Atlanta. Watch "the most exciting two minutes in sports" on large-screen TVs, enjoy food and drink specials, and compete for prizes. The party happens on Saturday, May 4th. It starts at 5 p.m., … [Read more...] about HOBNOB’s free Kentucky Derby party
FREE outdoor concerts in Decatur
For the current year's concerts, click here. The city of Decatur hosts two popular outdoor concert series. Both are FREE and take place in May and September, when the weather is mild. The concerts take place on the square, with performers … [Read more...] about FREE outdoor concerts in Decatur
FREE: Belting on the Beltline presents “The Barber of Seville” on March 16th
The Belting on the BeltLine series will present a 45-minute adaptation of The Barber of Seville, in collaboration with the Atlanta Opera. It takes place on Saturday, March 16th at 11 a.m. at Historic Fourth Ward Park, on the BeltLine's Eastside … [Read more...] about FREE: Belting on the Beltline presents “The Barber of Seville” on March 16th
FREE: 10th annual Cardboard*Con (the only sci-fi convention for cardboard costuming)
The 10th annual Cardboard*Con happens in Atlanta on March 2, 2019! This is the world's first and only science-fiction and fantasy convention dedicated entirely to the art of cardboard costuming. The event is FREE and kid-friendly, and the … [Read more...] about FREE: 10th annual Cardboard*Con (the only sci-fi convention for cardboard costuming)
Free & Cheap Roller Skating in Atlanta
A few years ago, my kids discovered roller skating at a birthday party, and they're hooked. They're terrible at it, but that doesn't stop them from trying to work their way around the rink. And they give ice skating their best effort, too. We may … [Read more...] about Free & Cheap Roller Skating in Atlanta