Looking for something to do this weekend in metro Atlanta? With Black History Month underway, you’ll find themed events including a cultural celebration in DeKalb County with live music, performances and vendors as well as tours of Roswell’s Barrington Hall that focus on Black experiences. And if you’re a fly fishing enthusiast or are curious about the sport, head to Duluth for a three-day Fly Fishing Show.
Check out the following 15 things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend:
Intown Atlanta
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1. $23.50 for nonmembers, free for members. High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-733-4400.
Enjoy arts programming for all ages as you experiment, play and make art in studio workshops and learn about art on view through gallery tours.
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Glow-N-Fire
12:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2. $25 and up. Reserved parking $24 and up. State Farm Arena, 1 State Farm Drive, Atlanta. 404-878-3000.
Watch your favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks come alive in their new Glow-N-Fire show.
7:30 a.m. 15K, 8 a.m. 5K, Sunday, Feb. 2. 15K $84, 5K, $69. Centennial Olympic Park, 285 Andrew Young International Blvd. NW, Atlanta.
Choose your distance to run and enjoy goodies including hot chocolate, dippables, chocolate fondue and more after the race.
Cobb
7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2. $85 and up, plus fees. Parking $17 (credit card only). Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. 770-916-2852.
Enjoy Shen Yun’s performance that blends classical Chinese dance with an East-West live orchestra and innovative backdrops.
Continuing 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, plus additional dates. $27.44-$51.94. Marietta’s Theatre in the Square, 11 Whitlock Ave., Marietta. 678-664-9343.
Watch a musical based on the hit 1990 movie “Ghost” and adapted by its Academy Award-winning screenwriter. It’s a poignant romance that includes comedy, suspense and deeply felt emotions.
6-9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1. $18 per person. Ben Robertson Community Center, 2753 Watts Drive, Kennesaw. 770-422-9714.
Bring your family to this Valentine’s party for all ages and enjoy dancing, special decorations, music from a professional DJ, and an all-you-can-eat dinner and dessert bar. All adults must be accompanied by a child and vice versa.
DeKalb
Black History Cultural Celebration
1-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2. Free admission. Le Meridien Atlanta Perimeter, 111 Perimeter Center W., Atlanta.
Celebrate Black History Month with vendors, live music and performances during an afternoon hosted by Audrey Washington from WSB-TV.
Free First Saturday at Dunwoody Nature Center
1-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1. Free with online registration. Dunwoody Nature Center, 5343 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody. 770-394-3322.
See a live bird of prey demonstration and witness them up close as you learn about their adaptations, hunting techniques and the important roles they play in our habitat.
7-11 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31. $24.95 for members and nonmembers. Fernbank Museum of Natural History, 767 Clifton Road, Atlanta. 404-929-6300.
Dress in your favorite ’90s garb (think flannel shirts and slap bracelets) to party with hits from the era played by Amp’d Entertainment. You’ll also have after-hours access to all indoor exhibits and be able to buy cocktails, craft beer and small plates in this event for ages 21 and up.
North Fulton
Noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1. Free admission. Atlanta Athletic Club fields, 1930 Bobby Jones Drive, Johns Creek. 678-512-3200.
Celebrate Lunar New Year with performances, food trucks and Chika Takai, an official DJ of the Atlanta Hawks.
Black Experiences in Roswell: Barrington Hall
10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1. Free. Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell. 770-640-3855.
Take part in a guided tour at Barrington Hall that delves into Black experiences in Roswell from its early days through post-emancipation.
3-5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1. $40-$50. Painting with a Twist, 11770 Haynes Bridge Road #801, Alpharetta. 470-294-0051.
Paint pretty rustic blooms on your choice of canvas (framed or unframed) or a wooden board.
Gwinnett
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, and 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2. $20 one-day ticket, $35 two-day, $45 three-day, $5 children 6-12, $12 military with ID, free for kids 5 and under and Scouts under 16 in uniform. Gas South Convention Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. 814-443-3638.
Attend classes and seminars, see casting demos, learn about tying flies and more.
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31, and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1. $8 admission, $25 Friday includes reserved seat and create-and-crop table, $21 for Saturday, $44 for both days. Classes $32 and up. Gwinnett County Fairgrounds, 2405 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville. 256-660-0999.
Get creative with paper arts and take classes, shop at vendors and more.
Tattoo You: Rolling Stones Tribute
8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1. Premium $25 in advance, $30 day of show. Reserve $29 in advance, $34 day of show. Red Clay Music Foundry, 3116 Main St., Duluth. 404-478-2749.
Relive the Rolling Stones’ hits as the members of Tattoo You re-create them with spirit and energy.
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