Juneteenth Atlanta Parade & Music Festival
JUNE 19-21 Juneteenth Atlanta Parade & Music Festival Piedmont Park Noon-9pm Free Experience a lively parade, live music, local vendors and immersive community activities. juneteenthatl.com
Epicurean Atlanta
Catch dinner and a show at Epicurean Atlanta. From bourbon-paired menus in the live theater-style kitchen to themed events all summer long on the Sky Terrace (catch BBQ and The World Cup on June 19!) plus artful, locally sourced dining experiences at the hotel’s restaurant, Reverence, this is a spot worth the reservation. Details: 1117 […]
Whiplash Comedy
Couples who laugh together stay together. Catch one of Whiplash Comedy’s nightly shows or take a class at the new comedy club opening this summer from local legend Marshall Chile (formerly of Laughing Skull Lounge). Details: 650 North Ave., whiplashcomedy.com
El Ponce
Just in time for prime patio weather and the FIFA World Cup arriving in Atlanta, Midtown’s Mexican institution, El Ponce, has unveiled a new patio, thanks to a grant from the Atlanta Beltline. Details: 939 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE., elponce.com
“Isamu Noguchi: ‘I am not a designer.’”
On the first and third Friday of each month, the High Museum of Art stays open late so you can enjoy each other’s company while touring the galleries. Now on display through Aug. 2 is “Isamu Noguchi: ‘I am not a designer.’” Details: 1280 Peachtree St. NE, high.org
Three Taverns Ponce Brew Terminal
Raise a glass at Three Taverns Ponce Brew Terminal, the Decatur-born brewery’s new Beltline-adjacent outpost pouring everything from crisp lagers and hop-forward IPAs to limited-run releases in the heart of Ponce City Market. Details: 680 North Ave., threetavernsbrewery.com/terminal
Upper West Market
Pick up fresh provisions from Upper West Market, the city’s first indoor farmers market and foodie destination with leading purveyors like Bellwood Coffee, Georgia Peach Truck, Honeysuckle Gelato, Hop City and White Oak Pastures. Details: 1385 Collier Rd., upperwestmarket.com
Atlanta Botanical Garden’s “Niki in the Garden”
Celebrate the Atlanta Botanical Garden’s 50th anniversary with a special revival of its 2006 sculpture exhibit “Niki in the Garden.” Happening through Sept. 26, this whimsical show brings together 42 large, playful works by the late French-American artist Niki de Saint Phalle, amassing what’s anticipated to be the largest collection ever presented in North America. […]
Summer Concert Series
1ST FRIDAYS Summer Concert Series Various locations 6pm Free Settle in with a blanket or lawn chair, grab a bite from local food trucks and enjoy a lively, rain-or-shine night of music. Musical acts and locations will be posted on their website. johnscreekga.gov
Viva Las Duluth
JULY 11 Viva Las Duluth Downtown Duluth 6-10pm Free Experience the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas on the green with an evening of high-energy entertainment. duluthga.net
