Atlanta, GA
Braves Fest, Lanta Gras, Alvin Ailey and a burlesque show: Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta
ATLANTA – Whether you’re looking for date night ideas, things to do in Atlanta for adults, or a way to get the kids out of the house and into something fun, we’ve got you covered. This weekend’s lineup of Things to Do in metro Atlanta has something special for everyone.
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Alvin Ailey at the Fox Theatre
Jan. 25-27
Fox Theatre; 660 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta
The Alvin Ailey Dance Theater is bringing four incredible performances to Atlanta. If you’ve never been to a show, Alvin Ailey dancers are second to none. They weave together the perfect combination of modern dance and paying homage to the African American experience.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 13: Alvin Ailey dancers Coral Dolphin and James Gilmer rehearse “Following the Subtle Current Upstream” at New York City Center on December 13, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Donna Ward/Getty Images)
You’ll get an extra special treat if you book on a night that CENTURY – featuring music from Ray Charles, Count Base and The Dirty Dozen Brass Band – is performed. Learn more.
Other upcoming events at Fox Theatre:
Jurassic Quest
Jan. 26-28
Cobb Galleria Centre; 2 Galleria Parkway SE, Atlanta
Does your kiddo love dinosaurs? Bring them to Jurassic Quest, the world’s largest dino event with true-to-detail (and size!) dinosaurs. Little ones will enjoy bounce houses, games, rideable dinosaurs, coloring stations and the chance to dig up some “fossils.”
Culture Collision Trade Show
Jan. 26-28
Cobb Galleria Centre; 2 Galleria Parkway SE, Atlanta
Whether you like sneakers, comics, collectibles or trading cards, Culture Collision is the event for you. For three days, you can lean into your inner big kid. Play basketball, party with a live DJ and meet some of your favorite celebrities. Learn more.
Braves Fest
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Jan. 27
The Battery Atlanta; 800 Battery Avenue SE, Atlanta
Braves Fest returns with a celebration of champions. The six-time National League East Champion Atlanta Braves will be on full display for fans at The Battery this weekend. You’ll get to meet your favorite players, get their autographs and take photos. There will also be shopping, dining and entertainment opportunities throughout the day.
Did we mention admission and parking are both free? Learn more.
ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 21: A young fan gets Braves first baseman Matt Olson to autograph a jersey during the 2023 Braves Fest on January 21, 2023 at The Battery and Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty
Red Lace Burlesque Show
Every weekend
Red Lace Burlesque Show Atlanta; 5925 Peachtree Blvd, Atlanta, GA
Looking for an interactive show? The talented Red Lace burlesque dancers are inviting you to enter their cabaret.
“We always leave all of our attendees excited and wanting more,” an organizer said. Learn more.
Bulls, Bands & Barrels
6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Jan. 27
Gas South Arena; 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth
Welcome to the rodeo! The BBB is bringing out show horses, bull riders, and live music this weekend. Tickets are being sold here.
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POSTPONED: Playboi Carti Concert
State Farm Arena; 1 State Farm Drive, Atlanta
If you had tickets to see Atlanta’s very own Playboi Carti on Jan. 27, event organizers have some unfortunate news for you. The show was postponed and a new date hasn’t been set yet. On the brighter side, you won’t have to purchase new tickets. Saturday’s tickets can be used to get into the make-up concert when it is announced.
Trains, Trains, Trains
Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History; 2829 Cherokee Street NW, Kennesaw
9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Jan. 27-28
All aboard! The Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History is open for all locomotive enthusiasts for its biggest event of the year: Trains, Trains, Trains. Check out the model train display and don’t forget to visit the gift shop.
Lanta Gras Parade and Festival
12 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Jan. 27
Hosea L. Williams Drive NE from Kirkwood Road to Howard NE, Atlanta
Get ready to get your roll on. Atlanta is celebrating Mardi Gras early with the Lanta Gras Parade and Festival. You’ll see Krewes, floats, decorated homes and plenty of NOLA cuisine. Learn more.
Atlanta Hawks vs. Dallas Mavericks
7 p.m. Jan. 27
State Farm Arena; 1 State Farm Drive, Atlanta
The Hawks play the Mavericks this Thursday. Some fans are worried given the expected absence of Trae Young who recently suffered a concussion. How will the Hawks fare? Tickets are available here.
Look out for the Hawks’ Injury Report posted on social media before every game.
Atlanta Hawks vs. Toronto Rapters
6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Jan. 28
State Farm Arena; 1 State Farm Drive, Atlanta
Sunday is Kids Night, the last one of the Hawks’ season. The first 5,000 kids in attendance will get a cool prize. Tickets are being sold here.
The Atlanta Opera’s La Bohème
3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Jan. 28
Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center; 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta
How about a night at the Opera? This tragic Italian tale of four friends demands a standing ovation at the end. La bohème is performed in Italian with English supertitles. Learn more.
Atlanta Wedding Extravaganza
1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Jan. 28
Georgia Aquarium; 225 Baker Street NW, Atlanta
Need some inspiration for your perfect day? They say the Atlanta Wedding Extravaganza is like the ultimate Pinterest board that came to life. You’ll meet photographers, caterers, designers, decorators, and planners with exclusive deals and even have the opportunity to win all sorts of free treats for your wedding, like a honeymoon! Learn more.
Georgia Aquarium’s Resident Pass now on sale, not just for GA residents
Free Tickets to Jurassic World Live Tour
Until mid February
Any metro Atlanta-area Public Library
Kids, this one is for you! Jurassic World Live Tour is looking for readers. Through a partnership with metro Atlanta-area libraries, they’re giving out free show tickets to some lucky children with a love for literature.
All you have to do is head to your nearest participating Atlanta Public Library and ask the librarian for a Jurassic World Live Tour Reward Club Card. Every book you take out and read will count toward your chance of free tickets.
Once you’ve read at least five library books, you can take your World Live Tour Reward Club Card to Gas South Arena’s box office starting on Feb. 19 and redeem it for the Feb. 23 show, the Feb. 24 show, or the Feb. 25 show.
The only catch is your favorite adult also has to buy a ticket. That way, you’ll have someone safe to go with. Tickets can be purchased here.
Find the full list of participating libraries here.
Ice Skating in Olde Town
Olde Town Pavilion; Conyers
Until Feb. 11
Lace up your skates and hit the ice in Olde Town. This rink is the longest-running outdoor arena in all of Georgia. Don’t forget to hit up the snack bar before you leave – There are nachos, hot dogs, hot chocolate, candy and so much more.
Ice Skating at Sugar Hill
The Ice Rink at Sugar Hill; Sugar Hill
Until Feb. 18
If you live closer to Sugar Hill, check out this outdoor skating rink. General admission is $12 and skate rentals are $3. Learn more.
WildWoods: AGLOW
Fernbank Museum of Natural History; 767 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Until Feb. 25
For a limited time, go on a multisensory adventure into the wonders of nature. This exhibit is a combination of the real environment, glowing displays, and mood music. Learn more.
License to Chill Snow Island
Margaritaville at Lanier Islands; 7650 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford
Every weekend through February
Who says there’s no snow in Georgia? Come on out to Margaritaville at Lanier Islands, and don’t forget your mittens! You can go tubing across “one of North America’s longest snow rides,” protect your fort with a snowball fight in Snowball Alley, and then make a pit stop for s’mores and a hot chocolate cocktail.
There are so many fun things to get into in Buford this weekend. Learn more.
Sneak Peek to Next Week
Hamilton at Fox Theatre
Jan. 30 – Feb. 25
Fox Theatre; 660 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta
Welcome to February! The Fox Theatre is opening the month with a crowd favorite: 11 Tony Awards®, a Grammy®, seven Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors … need we say more? Ticket information is available here.
Come back next week for a look at even more special events happening near you.
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Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Civic Center redevelopment approved by city council
ATLANTA – After years of discussion and anticipation, the future of the Atlanta Civic Center is finally set in motion. The Atlanta City Council has voted to enter a 10-year agreement with the Georgia State Historic Preservation Office, the Atlanta Housing Authority, and the Atlanta Civic Center. This agreement ensures that the site will continue to comply with the National Historic Preservation Act as it undergoes redevelopment.
The ambitious redevelopment plan includes an array of new structures and facilities designed to revitalize the area. Among these are an affordable senior residential building, five multifamily residential high-rises, a 10-story hotel, a 12-story office building, commercial developments, and a charter school. Central to the plan is the reuse of the existing Civic Center Performing Arts Center, which will be transformed into a state-of-the-art theater for arts and cultural events.
The first phase of the redevelopment focuses on constructing a building with 148 senior housing units on the northeast section of the Civic Center property, adjacent to Renaissance Park. This building will feature one-bedroom units, each approximately 600 square feet. It will also include a roof deck, a street-level café, a plaza, around 5,700 square feet of amenities, and 75 underground parking spaces.
According to the Atlanta Housing Authority, excavation work for the first phase is expected to begin this summer, with construction slated to start in November. This phase will also see the renovation of the 1960s Performing Arts Center, which will be converted into a cutting-edge venue for various arts and cultural uses. Additionally, a new performing arts school is planned in collaboration with Atlanta Public Schools.
This initial phase marks the beginning of a comprehensive redevelopment of the nearly 19-acre property. The master plan envisions a vibrant community hub featuring a mix of housing, retail spaces, parks, and a hotel. Atlanta Housing officials aim to complete parts of the project in time to showcase them to visitors during the World Cup in summer 2026.
Atlanta, GA
The first Biden-Trump debate will be in Atlanta, a city rich with political drama
After it appeared voters wouldn’t get the chance to see the Democratic and Republican presidential candidates square off this year, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump last week agreed to two debates.
The first debate will take place June 27 in Atlanta, Georgia. It’s welcome news for the city of Atlanta, which was one of three finalists bidding to host the 2024 Democratic National Convention. It ultimately lost out to Chicago, but it wasn’t for lack of political drama within the state.
Atlanta became an epicenter of conspiracy theories and “election fraud” alleged by the Trump campaign during the 2020 election. Fulton County is now the site of the former president’s election inference case. And the battleground state carries major electoral weight, having flipped blue for the first time in nearly 30 years during the last presidential election.
The location of the debate has history for Trump and will likely give him and Biden plenty to spar over.
More: Biden and Trump to debate in Atlanta, announces CNN
Trump’s history with Fulton County, Georgia
It’s fitting that the debate will be held at CNN’s studios, nestled in the center of Fulton County. The studios are less than a mile from the State Farm Arena, which served as a ballot processing site during the 2020 election.
State Farm Arena quickly became the subject of conspiracy theories about illicit votes spread by Trump and his associates on social media in the hours following the election. Trump claimed that surveillance video showed election workers staying after hours and removing “suitcases full of ballots” from under a table.
The truth was much simpler. A plumbing issue at the arena had delayed Election Day operations, forcing some election workers to stay late to continue processing ballots. After a lengthy investigation by multiple agencies, it was determined that no fraud took place.
The Fulton County courthouse
Former President Trump is now intimately familiar with the Fulton County Courthouse, just half a mile from the site of the upcoming debate.After an investigation by the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office, Trump became the first former president to be indicted on felony charges in Georgia. He and 18 allies were charged with trying to interfere with the 2020 presidential election in Georgia after pressuring state officials to overturn the results.
Prosecutors in Georgia proposed August 5 as a start date for the trial.
Georgia’s potential as a swing state
The Georgia State Capitol, located a mile from the debate stage, played a significant role in the 2020 election.
It was where Biden was certified as the first Democrat to win Georgia in almost three decades, defeating Trump by nearly 12,000 votes.Georgia will remain a crucial swing state for the candidates in the 2024 election. Both Trump and Biden have made multiple stops to the Peach State during their reelection campaigns, showing just how important these votes are to the candidates.
Atlanta, GA
MARTA Airport Station back open after weeks of renovations
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – The MARTA Airport Station at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is back open after weeks of renovations.
It’s the first major renovation at MARTA’s Airport Station. Atlanta News First got an exclusive look at the progress last week as crews put the finishing touches on the project ahead of Monday’s opening.
Upgrades include everything from new paint, new floors, and new railing to changes to the tactile strips, which help passengers watch their step as they get on and off the train.
Since April 8, a shuttle service has connected travelers from College Park Station to and from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport as crews worked on the renovations.
MARTA says the six-week closure of the Airport Station saved 17 months of construction time.
“It would’ve been a much longer process where we would only do a small portion of work every night and then shore up that work every night to then be open back up in the morning so that 17 months was saved by doing just six weeks of work,” said MARTA Senior Project Manager Jermaine White.
MARTA’s Airport Station reopened early Monday morning. Airport officials say there is another phase of renovations underway, and work will continue.
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