Events

Many business leaders find it difficult to dedicate time for employee development, but studies show cutting back on these opportunities can cause more harm than good.

Atlanta’s historic Hotel Row is getting temporarily turned into Pop Up Row. As part of Newport’s revitalization of South Downtown, the fun new pop-up is located along Mitchell Street, with eight street-level retail spots. Local businesses, artists and startups have filled the shops, which will be open through July 31.

LA-based wellness company, Living Wholly, has announced it is bringing an inaugural transformative four-day event to Atlanta this fall. Attune will offer attendees an enlightening weekend full of inspirational speakers, powerful workshops, immersive experiences and practical tools to support the journey of awakening.

Go ape sh … crazy to support primate conservation efforts at Apes in the Arts, an evening of “apes, artists and aerialists” on Nov. 10. Auction items include original paintings created by great apes.

Ready to work out some pre-holiday stress? Smash, bash, fling and crush those post-Halloween gourds at The Rock Ranch on National Pumpkin Destruction Day, Nov. 3.

By law, people with Down syndrome cannot work a full-time job without losing their Medicaid; this prevents many individuals with DS from independent living.

The rhythm is gonna get you when Heritage Sandy Springs hosts its upcoming fundraising concert featuring country rock group Atlanta Rhythm Section on Oct. 14.

Ghostly figures linger in the shadows to surprise wanderers at the Woodland Spirits experience, an outdoor exhibit in Fernbank Forest at the Fernbank Museum of Natural History.

Museums dedicated to planes, trains and Scarlett O’Hara will partner with Smithsonian magazine to celebrate Museum Day on Saturday, Sept. 22. During the event, participating museums and cultural institutions offer complimentary admission to Museum Day ticket holders.

Remember when your parents said, “Don’t play with your food”? Well toss that saying aside at Sue’s Tech Kitchen, an interactive experience popping up at Emory Point Sept. 14-16. From 3D-printed s’mores and edible chemistry experiments to candy dropping drones and robots, this STEM-fueled adventure will delight your mind … and taste buds!

Atlanta is lucky enough to have a number of beer and wine festivals to choose from throughout the year, but for the first time ever, say hello to the Viva Tequila Festival. On Sept. 15 from 11AM–6PM, it’s taking over the Pinnacle Pad at Atlantic Station to bring attendees the food, art, music and small batch, hand-crafted tequilas of Mexico.

The annual Party for Piedmont Park returns to Midtown on Sept. 6, and is guaranteed to be a good time for a great cause. Guests will enjoy live music, bites from dozens of local restaurants and an open bar, all from inside the walls of the gorgeous Greystone.

Konnichiwa, Japanophiles. Get ready to celebrate the culture and people of the Land of the Rising Sun during JapanFest, Sept. 15-16.

Calling all millennials – there’s a new kind of wine tasting coming to town. With two parts education and one part revolution, Wine Riot is shaking up traditional wine tastings when it arrives in Atlanta in two weeks.

Summer’s hot, ice cream’s cool and sampling over 100 flavors of frozen treats will make you drool during Miss Mary’s Ice Cream Crankin’ event.

If there are two things Atlantans love, it’s a good festival and cold beer. Thankfully, we’ve got a new festival to add to our lineup. The Dames + Dregs Beer Festival is kicking off its first year this Saturday, August 11, from 1-6PM at Underground Atlanta.

The Chastain Arts Center and Gallery will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a creative, family-friendly event on Aug. 11. The festivities will include an open air paint out, raku firings, kids art zone, food and live music.

The 12^th Annual Ice Cream Social returns August 11 from 1-2:30PM to help Atlantans beat the scorching summer heat. In collaboration with Peachtree Road Farmers Market, Slow Food Atlanta will gather local chefs and ambitious amateurs – all partnering with local farmers – to create unique ice cream flavors.

Walk, climb, learn and explore a series of creative outdoor play structures at “TreeMendous Play Houses: Let your Imagination Climb” in the Smith-Gilbert Gardens in Kennesaw. The fun, interactive play structures were designed and built by local students and professionals to showcase sustainable design, innovation and a connection with nature.

The Center for Puppetry Arts grows up after hours with Puppets and Pints. Guests 21 and older can explore the Worlds of Puppetry Museum while enjoying cold craft beer and complimentary snacks. There will also be bar games and live music from Atlanta-based bluegrass band Possum Kingdom Ramblers.

One of the South’s biggest bridal events of the year returns next month, where brides can meet more than 100 of Atlanta’s most creative wedding professionals for the ultimate wedding inspiration experience.

Can’t get enough of those perfectly ripe summer tomatoes? This one’s for you. The 10^th Annual Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival, a benefit for Georgia Organics, is just around the corner.

Atlanta sees its fair share of fan conventions throughout the year, from Dragon Con to MomoCon, but for the first time ever, Comic Con is coming to town.

Hey now, you’re a rock star, get the show on and go hear Smash Mouth live when they perform at the Coca-Cola Roxy Theatre on July 17 for the Dream Big Atlanta fundraiser hosted by the Arby’s Foundation.

The world-renowned Cirque du Soleil returns to A-Town to showcase Daniele Finzi Pasca’s production of “Corteo.”

Unbeknownst to many, I’m a long-time videogame enthusiast and enjoy any chance to stay in and get competitive with my fiancé. I still remember my aunt gifting me a Super Nintendo console as a teen and I was immediately hooked. I guess old habits die hard, as I still enjoy both classics (“Super Mario,” “Mortal Kombat”) and modern finds (“Bro Force,” “Overcooked”).

One of the most popular events of the annual Atlanta Food & Wine Festival, the Tasting Tents once again gathered some of the best purveyors in the South to dole out samples of their food and drink to thousands of enthusiastic guests.

It won’t be hard to find the commander in chief when President Bill Clinton comes to the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre to talk about his newly released novel, “The President is Missing.” The book, co-authored with James Patterson, marks the first time a president and best-selling novelist have collaborated on a fictional work.

Seven days, three ingredients and one easy way to give back – the highly anticipated Negroni Week is almost here, and we couldn’t be more excited! Launched in 2013 as a celebration of one of the world’s best cocktails and a goal to raise money for charitable causes around the globe, Negroni Week offers the best of both worlds.

Put down that beach book and pick up something more intriguing. The Atlanta History Center is hosting a Summer Author Series with lectures from local and national authors that include John Ferling, Carmen Agra Deedy, Kelly Corrigan and India Hicks.