The best thing about Galentine’s Day? It was created by Leslie Knope of “Parks and Recreation.” In the show, Leslie creates the celebration that falls annually on Feb. 13 and decides that the festivities should take place in the form of that which has brought women together for decades: a long and boozy brunch.
Events
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Each year the NFL honors a player who exemplifies outstanding character and leadership in the home, on the field and in the community. Calais Campbell of the Jacksonville Jaguars is the winner of the 2019 Athletes in Action/Bart Starr Award.
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United Way is working with the NFL to help better communities. Together with Atlanta-based Futurus and CMII, the organizations have created a virtual reality (VR) experience, “Call the Play,” for visitors of the NFL’s Super Bowl Experience.
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Ever dreamed of nibbling your way through Candyland? Sugar lovers, get ready for Candytopia, open Feb. 8 through June 2 at Lenox Marketplace.
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The annual Atlanta Winter Beer Festival returns to Atlantic Station on Feb. 2. Taking place the day before the Super Bowl, it’s a great chance to introduce visiting friends to all the beers Atlanta has to offer.
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Preparations are underway for the Super Bowl in Atlanta, now just a month away. With tens of thousands of visitors expected, the city will be filled with an array of happenings for visitors and Atlantans alike.
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A new year brings new things like resolutions, fresh starts and even events. The holiday season may be over, but event season in Atlanta is not.
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Miracle is truly the Christmas gift that keeps on giving! After another successful season, it’s been announced the festive holiday pop-up will remain open through New Year’s Eve.
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It’s true – the holiday season is the most magical time of year. Hot cocoa next to the fire, gifts under the tree, classic songs to sing along to and the best part … twinkling holiday light displays.
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Finding snow in Atlanta is no longer a rarity, so get ready to trade in your tank tops and flip flops for hats, boots and gloves.
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Travel to Christmas past and discover a traditional and historical Christmas during Candlelight Nights at Atlanta History Center.
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Dreams of white Christmases and visions of candy canes dance into real life in the incredibly Instagrammable world of Santa’s Fantastical, an indoor pop-up experience open until Christmas Eve.
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These five hacks will ensure you have a great time with your co-workers.
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Returning Nov. 29 at 6PM, the annual Vinings Jubilee Christmas Tree Lighting is a can’t-miss tradition and perfect way to start the holiday season.
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From serving as executive chef at several top Atlanta restaurants to opening Richard’s Southern Fried at Krog Street Market, Chef Todd Richards has been a mainstay in Atlanta’s dining scene since 1992.
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Whether you’ve been in the entertainment industry for years or looking to get your foot in the door, the 2nd annual Dekalb Entertainment Expo should be on your radar.
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Thousands of gamers will flock to the Georgia World Congress Center for the return of DreamHack, the world’s premiere gaming festival, from Nov. 16-18. Gamers are able to bring their own gaming rigs to set up for nonstop gaming over three days. First time attending? Prepare for one of the most epic celebrations in the gaming community.
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Fall into a great read and hear from the authors themselves during the 27th edition of the Book Festival of the MJCCA. Over the course of the event, literature lovers will have the chance to see more than 45 authors, celebrities and influencers.
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Interested in learning about everything soul food? Gail O’Neil sits down with Carla Hall, former cohost of ABC’s “The Chew,” on Friday, Oct. 26 at 7PM to do just that.
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Don’t tell bubbe, but her brisket doesn’t come close to the smoked goodness at the Atlanta Kosher BBQ Festival. Now in its sixth year, the event will be held Sunday, Oct. 21, 11AM-3:30PM, at City Springs in Sandy Springs.
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Dating back thousands of years, Día de los Muertos is a day to honor those who have passed – celebrating that they lived and knowing they remain in our hearts and memories.
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Put on your lederhosen and make room for a full weekend of beer, brawts and Bavarian pretzels at Oktoberfest Atlanta.
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In a time when the world could use a little positivity, it’s great to see your city unite for one purpose: to celebrate equality. Now in its 48th year, the Atlanta Pride Festival returns Oct. 12–14 as the Southeast’s largest Pride festival.
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Nearly 65,000 people will come together under the night sky Oct. 5–7 to celebrate diversity and culture when International Night Market Atlanta brings sights, sounds and flavors from all over the world to Atlanta.
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In his book, “Design for Good A New Era of Architecture for Everyone,” John Cary told stories of elementary schools, hospitals, affordable housing units and other buildings around the world that were constructed with an emphasis on good design and created for the people who use them. That book is the premise of the new exhibition he curated at MODA, Design for Good: Architecture for Everyone, which runs through Jan. 20.
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Germany-based artists collective URBANSCREEN, in partnership with the Goethe-Institut, will give downtown’s Atlanta-Fulton Central Public Library a stunning (though temporary) new look. The building, designed by Bauhaus-movement architect Marcel Breuer, will be the scene for Spotlight Bauhaus on Oct. 5 from 7:30 to 10PM.
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It may sound crazy but every year it seems I can sense when the weather is about to change to welcome fall. Maybe because it’s my favorite season – filled with colorful trees, chilly winds and Halloween (insert creepy laugh).
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Gather your lanterns and friends, the Atlanta BeltLine’s Lantern Parade will illuminate the Eastside Trail this Saturday, Sept. 22, beginning at 7PM. Tens of thousands of patrons will gather along the BeltLine and walk the two-mile river of light in celebration of the South’s largest temporary art exhibition.