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Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, and free Jurassic World tickets: Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta
BEVERLY HILLS, CA – JANUARY 13: In this handout photo provided by NBCUniversal, L to R Tina Fey and Amy Poehler host the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel International Ballroom on January 13, 2013 in Beverly Hills, Californ
POV: You’re looking for fun things to do in Atlanta this weekend, and we already put together a list of the best indoor events planned with you in mind.
Whether you’re looking for something interactive for the kids, like a train show or a musical about a singing, sponge-y fry cook, or something more mature like a winter wine festival or gal pals Tina Fey and Amy Poehler teaming up for a night of comedy, we’ve got you covered. This weekend’s lineup of fun Things to Do in metro Atlanta has something for everyone.
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Free Tickets to Jurassic World Live Tour
Starting Now
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.
Tina Fey & Amy Poehler: Restless Leg Tour
Jan. 19-20
Fox Theatre; 660 Peachtree Street NE
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are celebrating 30 years of friendship with a hilarious show you can’t miss. Tickets are selling out quickly at the Fox Theatre. Learn more.
Atlanta Build, Remodel & Landscape Expo
Jan. 19-21
Atlanta Expo Center, North Building; 3650 Jonesboro Road SE, Atlanta
Rumor has it, mortgage rates are dropping. Now might be a great time to get some inspiration to fix up your house and prep it for sale. Check out the Atlanta Build, Remodel & Landscape Expo, a free three-day event designed to help you discover ways to renovate your home on a budget.
Parking is free, and you don’t have to pay to bring your kids. Adult tickets are selling now for $5. Learn more.
Atlanta Winter Wine Fest
12 p.m. – 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Jan. 20
Guardian Works; 775 Echo Street
Raise your glass this weekend at the Atlanta Winter Wine Festival. There are two sessions full of wine, beer and White Claw samples, plus live music and a DJ. Don’t worry about the weather, it’s an indoor event. Learn more.
Please drink responsibly and plan ahead with MARTA or a rideshare app for a safe ride home.
Atlanta Model Train and Railroadiana Show
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Jan. 20
Gas South Convention Center
Calling all railbuffs and modelers! Gas South Convention Center is holding the Atlanta Model Train and Railroadiana Show.
“Attendees will be able to relive the glory days of railroading in Georgia when the Georgia Railroad, Seaboard Railroad, and the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad were king,” according to organizers.
The event kicks off at 9 a.m. Learn more.
The SpongeBob Musical
Jan. 19-21, 26-28
Woodstock Arts Theatre; 8534 Main Street, Woodstock
“Are you ready kids? Aye aye, Captain!”
Woodstock Arts Theatre is taking us to Bikini Bottom for The SpongeBob Musical. Learn more.
Chrisette Michele Live
9:30 p.m. – 11 p.m.
City Winery Atlanta; 650 North Avenue NE, Atlanta
“If I Have My Way,” we would see Chrisette Michele live this weekend with front row seats. The Grammy Award-winning R&B vocalist is visiting City Winery with a full setlist that will make you cry, fall in love and remind you that you are your own very best thing. Tickets have already sold out, but you can still join the wait list here.
Cirque du Soleil ECHO
Atlantic Station; 241 20th Street, Atlanta
Until Jan. 21
This is Cirque du Soleil’s last weekend in town, and it’s no secret these guys put on a jaw-dropping show. It’s a performance full of talents you’ve never experienced before. After all, anything is possible under the Big Top. Learn more.
Learning the ropes with Cirque du Soleil
Cirque du Soleil’s ‘ECHO’ is currently thrilling audiences under the Big Top at Atlantic Station, where it opened last month and will run through Jan. 21.
Skate City Springs
City Green at City Springs; Sandy Springs
Until Jan. 21
Skate City Springs is getting to pack things up. This festive ice skating rink spans 5,000 square feet, making it an icy escape for the kids – and your inner child.
Organizers say tickets are $15 per hour for adults, and $13 for children. Admission includes skate rentals. Get your skate on before they close the ice rink for the season. Learn more.
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
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 next 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.
Come back next week for a look at even more special events happening near you.
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If you would like to submit an event for a future list, send an email with details to judayah.murray@fox.com
ATLANTA – Rain did not stop crowds from filling Piedmont Park as the 49th annual Atlanta Jazz Festival kicked off for Memorial Day weekend.
The three-day festival, which runs through Monday, marks the first major gathering at the park since 404 Day. Despite a brief weather delay during the afternoon, attendees remained determined to keep the music going.
What we know:
The Atlanta Police Department put extensive safety measures into effect ahead of the weekend crowds. Officials stated that security forces are being deployed heavily throughout the surrounding areas to monitor the festivities.
“To have units in park, on beltline you will see officers all over the city there isn’t one area that wont be covered,” an Atlanta Police Department representative said.
Event organizers emphasized that maintaining the event’s open-access model requires continuous effort behind the scenes. George Matlock, chair of the Atlanta Jazz Festival, Inc. board of directors, explained that the organization fundraises year-round to ensure the festival remains entirely free and inclusive to the public.
Matlock added that the event is deeply tied to both cultural heritage and local community building, encouraging residents to visit the park over the holiday weekend.
What they’re saying:
Festival attendees refused to let the rainy conditions spoil the experience, finding creative ways to stay comfortable while listening to the performances.
“I come every year for the last 4 years, so I didn’t want to let the rain stop me,” attendee Keana Washington said.
“We got this tent and everyone loves this blue tent. I said yeah let’s put this tent up . We will hang out, vibe and listen to the music and have a good time,” attendee Curtina Gray said.
Organizers also highlighted the broader historical significance of keeping the genre alive in the city.
“This city needed a cultural piece like the festival was very important and we want to keep this legacy alive,” Matlock said, later adding, “Jazz is roots of who we are as American, so we have to keep this form of music alive.”
Local music fans expressed gratitude for the city’s preservation of the free tradition.
“Keep bringing it back I know this is one of the only free jazz festivals in the us so yeah we need it and we are grateful to be in Atlanta,” Washington said.
The Source: FOX 5’s Tara Jabour spoke with the Atlanta Police Department and Jazz Festival attendees.
Atlanta World Cup match faces Ebola safety protocols
The Democratic Republic of Congo soccer team is isolating in a training bubble ahead of its tournament match in Atlanta as international authorities implement strict 21-day travel bans and airport screenings to contain an Ebola outbreak, according to officials.
ATLANTA – The Democratic Republic of Congo national soccer team is coordinating with FIFA and U.S. officials to travel safely to its upcoming World Cup matches amid strict federal travel restrictions prompted by an Ebola outbreak.
World Cup health protocols
What we know:
The Democratic Republic of Congo soccer team has canceled its public send-off event due to an ongoing Ebola outbreak in the country. The virus, which was first discovered in the northern region of the nation in 1976, has sickened more than 700 people and caused over 170 deaths during the current surge.
To bypass strict entry rules, the squad is currently training in Belgium and staying isolated inside a strict health bubble. Because team members are already in Europe and will not return to their home country before the tournament, health experts believe they can safely travel to the U.S.
FIFA announced it is actively monitoring the situation and communicating with the Congo DR Football Association to ensure all security and medical guidelines are strictly followed.
Outbreak travel restrictions
What we don’t know:
Neither federal officials nor the DRC Embassy have clarified exactly how many fans from the region were planning to travel to the U.S. or how many will be blocked by the strict border controls.
American screening procedures
Local perspective:
The team will initially arrive in Houston to train ahead of its first game on June 17, followed by a highly anticipated match in Atlanta on Saturday, June 27 versus Uzbekistan. Any non-citizen who has been inside the democratic republic of Congo within the last 21 days is expected to be denied entry into the U.S.
For Americans returning home from visiting the affected area, federal guidelines require them to fly specifically through Dulles International Airport in Washington to undergo rigorous medical screenings which include temperature checks and a detailed questionnaire.
Expert medical insights
What they’re saying:
Medical experts emphasize that the strict 21-day timeline is a proven window for tracking the virus. “Most of the time when someone is exposed, you rarely ever see the infection express itself beyond 21 days,” said Dr. Barney Graham at the Morehouse School of Medicine, who conducted some of the very first Ebola vaccine trials roughly 23 years ago. Graham noted that the virus requires close contact and does not transmit easily like COVID-19, adding, “Overall, I think people should feel very safe at the soccer matches.”
During a Friday news conference, the CDC reemphasized its layered health strategy. Capt. Satish Pillai, MD, of the CDC explained the federal response “is part of an overall, broader, layered public health approach, starting with exit screening, airline illness reports.” Pillai went on to say there will be subsequent decisions “based on the types of activities and where they were in transit, before any discussion, and of course, coordination with the ministries, with FIFA, and across the US government.”
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from a CDC news conference, medical statements from the Morehouse School of Medicine, and an official tournament briefing from FIFA.
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