ATLANTA – From live music and theater to family-friendly festivals and immersive exhibitions, metro Atlanta and North Georgia are packed with ways to get out and explore this weekend. Here’s a look at some of the best things to do around the region.

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Fulton County (Atlanta)

Arnez J
Feb. 5–7
City Winery Atlanta, Atlanta
Comedian Arnez J brings his high-energy stand-up to City Winery, following his run as host of BET’s Comic View and the release of his comedy special Not Gonna Stop.

Romeo and Juliet
Feb. 7–March 1
Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse, Atlanta
The Atlanta Shakespeare Company presents its 23rd anniversary production of Shakespeare’s tragic love story of feuding families and young love.

Virginia Highland Mardi Gras
Feb. 7
Virginia Highland, Atlanta
Virginia Highland launches its first Mardi Gras celebration with a festive parade followed by a party featuring live music from Wasted Potential, vendors, face painting, beads, and food and drinks.

“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows — Part 2 in Concert”
Feb. 6–8
Atlanta Symphony Hall, Atlanta
Justin Freer conducts the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra performing Alexandre Desplat’s score live as the full film is shown in high-definition on a 40-foot screen.

DSC Convention & Sporting Expo
Feb. 6–8
Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta
Discover innovative outdoor and sporting gear while connecting with a passionate community working to protect wildlife and support conservation, education and advocacy efforts.

Atlanta Oyster Festival
Feb. 7
Park Tavern, Atlanta
Atlanta’s popular oyster festival returns with fresh oysters, craft cocktails and live music at the Midtown beer garden.

“Riverdance”
Feb. 6–8
Fox Theatre, Atlanta
The iconic show marks its 30th year with refreshed choreography, costumes and cutting-edge lighting and projection.

SCAD TVfest
Feb. 4–6
Midtown Atlanta, Atlanta
Go behind the scenes of television with panels and conversations featuring actors, writers, directors and producers at multiple Midtown locations.

“BLKS”
Through Feb. 14
Out Front Theatre Company, Atlanta
This play explores the lives of three 20-somethings navigating identity, friendship and love as queer Black women in New York City.

Serial Killer: The Exhibition
Opens Feb. 7
Pullman Yards, Atlanta
A research-driven exhibition featuring certified artifacts connected to serial killers worldwide, offering insight into criminal psychology and history.

Blazing Light: Photographs by Mimi Plumb
Feb. 6–May 10
High Museum of Art, Atlanta
More than 100 photographs explore environmental, social and political change across the American West.

F1 Arcade Grand Opening
Friday–Sunday
F1 Arcade Atlanta, Atlanta
Race family and friends on state-of-the-art F1 simulators (ages 7 and up), with food and drinks available. Guests under 21 are welcome until 7 p.m. daily.

Gwinnett County

Atlanta Brick Con
Saturday–Sunday
Gas South Convention Center, Duluth
Celebrate everything Lego with fan-built creations, hands-on building zones, games, speakers, character meet-and-greets and a 125-foot Lego RC off-road course to race on.

Lunar New Year Celebration
Feb. 7
Lawrenceville Arts Center, Lawrenceville
Aurora Children’s Playhouse hosts a Lunar New Year celebration featuring traditional Chinese music and dance by the Atlanta Chinese Dance Co., with opportunities for kids and families to participate.

Cobb County

The Ultimate RV Show
Feb. 5–8
Cobb Galleria Centre, Atlanta
Explore more than 150 fully staged RVs, a kids zone, on-site pet adoptions and the latest camping gear and show-only deals.

Love Is King Tour with Gregory Porter
Feb. 6
Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, Atlanta
Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Gregory Porter brings his soulful sound and acclaimed catalog to the stage as part of his Love Is King tour.

DeKalb County

Pajama Concert – Musical Bedtime Stories
Feb. 6
Michael C. Carlos Museum, Atlanta
The Emory Chamber Music Society invites families to a cozy evening of music featuring bedtime stories set to works by Vivaldi, Debussy and Dvořák, performed by the Vega Quartet and pianist William Ransom. Hot chocolate and marshmallows are served before the concert, and pajamas are encouraged.

Emory Jazz Fest
Feb. 5–7
Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Atlanta
Emory’s annual three-day jazz festival features artist demonstrations, a jazz clinic and concerts, with acclaimed vocalist Denise Thimes headlining.

Planet Ice at Fernbank
Feb. 7–May 3
Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Atlanta
Travel through Earth’s chilling past in this immersive exhibition exploring how ice has shaped landscapes and driven remarkable adaptations that allowed life to survive in an unforgiving world.

“Peter and the Wolf”
Feb. 8
Decatur Presbyterian Church, Decatur
The DeKalb Symphony Orchestra presents Prokofiev’s “Peter and the Wolf,” featuring dancers from the Decatur School of Ballet and narration by Robert Shaw-Smith, along with selections from Grieg, Mozart and Beethoven.

Fulton County (Sandy Springs)

Toast & Jam Jazz Brunch
Feb. 8
Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center, Sandy Springs
Pianist Joe Alterman’s jazz brunch series continues with guest singer-songwriter Jesse Ruben.

Fulton County (Alpharetta)

Alpharetta Symphony
Feb. 6
Innovation Academy Auditorium, Alpharetta
The orchestra celebrates America’s 250th birthday with Revolution, featuring works by Elgar, Holst, Copland, Gershwin and Bernstein.

8th Annual Alpharetta Polar Bear Plunge
Feb. 7
Wills Park Pool, Alpharetta
The Rotary Club of Alpharetta’s Polar Bear Plunge brings together local groups to raise money for charitable causes.

Cobb County / Marietta

Movies at the Strand: “To Kill a Mockingbird”
Feb. 8
Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre, Marietta
Watch the classic film starring Gregory Peck, with a free Mighty Allen Theatre Organ preshow beginning 30 minutes before the screening.

DeKalb County / Avondale Estates

Nigel Wearne
Feb. 6
Commune Wine Bar, Avondale Estates
Australian country blues and Americana-noir singer-songwriter Nigel Wearne performs an intimate set at the wine bar and listening room inside Olive & Pine.

Fulton County / Roswell

Dad’s Garage BlackGround
Feb. 7
Roswell Cultural Arts Center
Atlanta’s Dad’s Garage brings its all–African American comedy troupe to Roswell for a hilarious, culture-forward show imagining what Black characters were doing behind the scenes of classic movies.

COMING UP

Giselle
Feb. 13–15
Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, Atlanta
This classic ballet, last performed by Atlanta Ballet in 2022, tells the enduring story of love, betrayal, and forgiveness.

Hearts and Harmony Gala
Feb. 13
Atlanta Athletic Club
The annual Hearts and Harmony Gala kicks off the symphony’s 19th anniversary season with live music, dining, dancing, raffles, and an auction.

The Princess Bride
Feb. 13
SCAD Atlanta, Midtown
Join SCADshow for sweet treats and a free screening of the beloved classic The Princess Bride.

Lunar New Year Festival
Feb. 14-March 1
Stone Mountain Park, Stone Mountain
Celebrate the Year of the Horse with a drone show, parades, cultural crafts and dance exhibitions.

Broadway Sideways
Feb. 15
The Breman, Atlanta
Voices of Note presents a lively concert that joyfully upends traditional casting, gender roles, and expectations on Broadway.

If you would like to submit an item for a future list, send an email to joyce.lupiani@fox.com. 

MILTON, Ga. – Atlanta rapper Lil Jon’s son has been reported missing in Georgia, according to local police and a member of the son’s management team.

What we know:

The Milton Police Department issued a missing persons alert around 4 p.m. Tuesday for 27-year-old Nathan Murray Smith, who performs under the name DJ Young Slade. Police say Smith ran out of his home around 6 a.m. and has not been seen since.

Authorities say Smith did not have his phone with him and may be disoriented or in need of assistance. Police stressed there is no threat to the public, but family and friends are concerned for his safety.

Earlier in the day, the police department notified the community of “police activity” in the Mayfield Park area. At the time, they only said it was part of an “active police matter.”

Smith is described as 5-feet-9 inches tall and weighing about 150 pounds.

The backstory:

DJ Young Slade has been building his own career in music, following in the footsteps of his father, Lil Jon, a Grammy-winning artist who helped define Atlanta’s crunk sound and rise in the early 2000s. 

Lil Jon joined FOX 5 Atlanta’s Good Day Atlanta in March 2025 to talk about MTV’s reality series”Family Legacy.”

DJ Slade on following the ‘Family Legacy’

The popular docuseries ”Family Legacy” is back with more stories from the kids of some of the most influential musicians and bands. DJ Slade, the son of Lil Jon, has made quite a name for himself in the music industry, and he sat down with Alyse Eady to talk about being featured in the series.

TMZ reports it has reached out to Lil Jon for comment but has not yet heard back.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Milton Police Department at 678-297-6300.