Atlanta Film Festival

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The 44th annual Atlanta Film Festival will take place Thursday, September 17th – Sunday, September 27th. Originally scheduled for the spring, but postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event will now take place predominantly through online streaming, with a few “drive-in” presentations planned as well. The festival lineup was announced last spring and consists of 38 feature length films, …

Enjoy the Decatur Book Festival Online!

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For 14 years, the Decatur Book Festival has been one of the most popular book festivals in the country. Each Labor Day weekend, tens of thousands of book lovers flock to downtown Decatur to participate in lectures, signings, and meet & greets with their favorite authors. This year organizers have decided a large-scale, in-person event is simply unsafe at this …

Slingin’ Wings Festival

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Originally scheduled for this past spring, the Slingin’ Wings Festival is on for its rescheduled date of August 15th. Social distancing and enhanced safety precautions will be in effect, such as limited capacity compared to prior years and disposable masks available at the gates for anyone who forgets to bring their own. Restaurants from all over the city will converge on …

Atlanta Dogwood Festival

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Mark your calendars for the rescheduled date of the 84th annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival. Originally slated to occur in April, this year’s festival has been rescheduled to August 7th-9th. While the festival normally occurs in the spring at the height of blooming season for Georgia’s beautiful dogwoods, this year’s fall festival will be just as fun! Virtually every kind of …

Sandy Springs Lantern Parade (in Place!)

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The 5th Annual Sandy Springs Lantern Parade is on! This year’s event will be a bit different though, as it will be a “parade-in-place” lighting up the city of Sandy Springs over the weekend of June 19-21 each night after sunset. Everyone in Sandy Springs is encouraged to participate by decorating their porches, balconies, yards, and windows. These twinkling lights and decorations are …

The Alpharetta Arts Streetfest is Going Virtual!

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Ordinarily we would be telling you where to go and what to do to celebrate spring in Atlanta. This year is a little different, with many events being postponed or cancelled completely. The Alpharetta Arts Streetfest is taking a different approach. The 16th annual festival will now take place online, where you will still be able to shop for incredible …

Sandy Springs Artsapalooza

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This fun, family-friendly event features 150 painters, photographers, sculptors, leather and metal craft persons, glass blowers, jewelers and more. Festival-goers will have the opportunity to view artist demonstrations, enjoy live entertainment, participate in hands-on arts activities, and enjoy festival foods and beverages. Plus, there will be artistic activities for children! Proceeds from the event benefit a scholarship fund for local …

Atlanta Grilled Cheese Festival

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If you’re a true cheese lover, come out to Atlanta’s celebration of everyone’s favorite sandwich! Restaurants from all over Atlanta will be serving up bites of melty, cheesy, goodness over the course of the day for your tasting pleasure. Try a few, or try them all and cast your vote for Best Grilled Cheese in Atlanta! In addition to delicious …

Atlanta Weekend Events – March 13th-15th

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The American Craft Show Come out to the Cobb Galleria Centre to shop the work of more than 250 diverse makers from around North America. Atlanta Lucky Fest Wear your green, pretend to be Irish, and celebrate St. Patrick’s day at Park Tavern with live music and entertainment. Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade Atlanta’s St. Patrick’s Day parade is one of …