Looking for something fun to do this weekend in metro Atlanta? Chris Rock is bringing his comedy tour to the Fox Theatre and Lawrenceville is hosting a Family Fun Day & Back to School Event. You can even have breakfast alongside an opossum at Chattahoochee Nature Center.
Check out the following 15 things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend:
Intown Atlanta
8 p.m. Friday, July 29-Sunday, July 31. $49.50 and up, plus fees. Fox Theatre, 600 Peachtree St.,Atlanta. 404-881-2100, 855-285-8499 (box office).
Comedian Chris Rock brings his Ego Death World Tour 2022 to Atlanta’s Fox Theatre.
Atlanta African Dance & Drum Festival
Credit: From the Atlanta African Dance & Drum Festival Facebook page
Credit: From the Atlanta African Dance & Drum Festival Facebook page
Friday, July 29-Sunday, July 31. $15 classes, $65 one-day pass, $180 all-access pass. I-Inspire Dance Studios, 1735 Defoor Place, Atlanta.
The Afrikan Djeli Cultural Institute will host the 13th annual three-day festival of music and movement workshops. The event also features an African-inspired craft market, food vendors, a children’s camp and finale concert.
7:45 Friday, July 29. $20 and up. State Farm Arena, 100 Centennial Olympic Park Drive NW, Atlanta. 404-878-3000.
See your favorite Smackdown superstars live, including Ronda Rousey, the Usos, Drew McIntyre and Sami Zayn.
Cobb
Latin Explosion Homage to Santana
Credit: From mablehouse.org
Credit: From mablehouse.org
8 p.m. Friday, July 29. $35 and up. Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre, 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton. 770-819-7765.
Join guest stars Jon Secada and Luis Alas as they present a Latin Explosion Homage to legendary musician Carlos Santana.
4 p.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, July 30. $5 donation for local charity requested. Main Street, downtown Acworth. 770-917-1234.
See classic cars from days gone by, including Model T Fords and Chevy Chevelles.
7 a.m. race day registration and check in, 8 a.m. race start Saturday, July 30. $35. Grand Motorcars, 890 Cobb Place Blvd. NW, Kennesaw.
Run a 5K with chip timing and awards on a mostly flat and scenic course in Kennesaw.
DeKalb
Credit: From Brookhaven Farmers Market’s Facebook page
Credit: From Brookhaven Farmers Market’s Facebook page
9 a.m.-noon. Saturday, July 30. Free admission. 1375 Fernwood Circle NE, Brookhaven.
Shop goods including local fruits and vegetables, artisan breads, humanely and organically raised and produced meats, eggs and cheese.
8 p.m. Saturday, July 30. Adults $20, $12 kids 10 and under. Meet at the bandstand behind the Old Courthouse, 101 East Court Square, Decatur. 404-296-7771.
Get a head start on Spooky Season as you tour some of Decatur’s historic sites that have claims of paranormal activity. Stops include one of the oldest two-story homes in Decatur and a twilight visit to Old Decatur Cemetery.
9 a.m. Friday, July 29 and Sunday, July 31. Meet at Davidson Arabia Mountain Nature Center, 3787 Klondike Road, Stonecrest.
Join an Arabia Mountain naturalist for a one- to two-hour hike to take in the views and learn about the unique ecology and history of the preserve.
North Fulton
Credit: From chattnaturecenter.org
Credit: From chattnaturecenter.org
8 a.m.-9 a.m. Friday, July 29. $20 general admission, $10 CNC members. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. 770-992-2055, ext. 237.
Enjoy a light breakfast alongside an opossum and learn about their care from staff members. A craft is also included, as is admission to CNC, so feel free to explore the grounds afterward.
Alpharetta Art in the Park at Brooke Street Park
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, July 30 and noon-4 p.m. Sunday, July 31. Brooke Street Park, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta. 678-297-6000.
Watch artists create pieces such as pottery, woodwork, metal work, watercolors and jewelry.
4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 30. Free, registration required. Publix Aprons Cooking School at Alpharetta Commons, 4305 State Bridge Road, Alpharetta. 770-751-8561.
Watch Publix Aprons Cooking School chefs cook a variety of dishes, sample food and wine (for guests 21 and up) and learn about their cooking schools.
Gwinnett
Family Fun Day & Back to School Event
Noon-5 p.m. Saturday, July 30. Free. Lawrenceville Lawn, 210 Luckie St., Lawrenceville.
Enjoy a fun-filled family day with gamer trucks, music, food trucks and vendors, a high school drumline showcase, choir showcase and a college fair. Free stuffed book bags will be given to kids (registration required).
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Credit: denisk999 - stock.adobe.com
10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, July 30. Free. Bogan Park, 2723 N. Bogan Road, Buford.
Visit with vendors, participate in health screenings, learn about community wellness activities, win giveaways and more.
7 p.m. Friday, July 29 and Saturday, July 30. $10 general admission, $25 lawn chair seating. Suwanee Town Center Park, 330 Town Center Ave., Suwanee. 678-482-6333.
Watch a performance of “Sister Act Jr.” followed by a youth edition of “The Sound of Music.”
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