From Duluth down to Smyrna, metro Atlantans have a plenty of ways to squeeze out all the fun from their last weekend before their millions of new neighbors arrive next week for the Super Bowl.
Cher will be in town performing some of her greatest hits. There will be a chance to learn the art of making lasagna. For fans of comic culture, one of the biggest events in the city will take place this weekend.
That’s a dusting of the fun in store this weekend in Atlanta. Here are some of the top events we’ve picked to enjoy this weekend across metro Atlanta.
Cobb
Smyrna Oysterfest. Starts at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26 and at noon on Sunday, Jan. 27. $8 plus fees in advance, $12 at door, kids 12 and under admitted free. Atkins Park, 2840 Atlanta Road SE, Smyrna. 770-435-1887. https://smyrnaoysterfest.com/.
Whether you like your oysters raw, grilled or fried, you'll be able to get plenty of freshly shucked ones at Smyrna's 8th Annual Oysterfest. The main stage is in a heated tent, where you'll get to experience live Mardi Gras-inspired music.
Trains! Trains! Trains! 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25 and Sunday, Jan. 26. Adults $7.50, seniors $6.50, children ages 4-12 $5.50, children 3 and under and members free. Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History, 2829 Cherokee Street, Kennesaw. 770-427-2117. https://www.southernmuseum.org/.
The Southern Museum's most popular annual event returns with new and expanded layouts. You'll get to interact with and operate a variety of trains and buy new train- and railroad-themed items at the gift shop.
Credit: COURTESY OF NATC SHOWS
Credit: COURTESY OF NATC SHOWS
Great American Motorcycle Show. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27. Age 15 and up $12 for one day or $20 for two, kids 6-14 $7, kids 5 and under free. Cobb Galleria Centre, Two Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. 770-955-8000. http://natcshows.com/cycle.html.
See foreign and domestic bikes and be able to buy just about everything for your motorcycles, including the bikes themselves, detail products, helmets, insurance, cold weather gear and more. You'll also be able to listen to Southern rock at this family-friendly event.
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"Musical Mirrors" Concert. 8-10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26. Adults $25, students $10. Lassiter Concert Hall, 2601 Shallowford Road, Marietta. 770-429-2390. https://georgiasymphony.org/.
The Georgia Symphony Orchestra features the sounds of two contrasting composers in a program of old and new music with the sacred minimalism of Arvo Pärt and the appealing melodies of Franz Schubert.
DeKalb
Credit: Steve Schaefer
Credit: Steve Schaefer
Atlanta Comic Convention. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27. $5. Marriott Hotel-Century Center (Emory Area), 2000 Century Blvd. NE, Atlanta. http://www.atlantacomicconvention.com/.
Check out more than one million comics as well as toys, posters and more.
Peter and the Wolf. 3-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27. $5. Georgia State University, Clarkston Campus Gymnasium, 555 N. Indian Creek Drive, Clarkston. 678-891-3565. https://dekalbsymphony.org/.
Take the kids to see the DeKalb Symphony Orchestra's presentation of the family favorite Peter and the Wolf. The orchestral concert features dancers from the Decatur School of Ballet and each character in the story is represented by their own tune that's played by certain instruments.
Callanwolde Artist Market. Preview party 6-9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25, market 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26 and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27. $20 plus fees for preview party, market $5 plus fees for one-day admission. Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, 980 Briarcliff Road NE, Atlanta. 404-872-5338. https://callanwolde.org/.
Callanwolde's winter artist market features the work of over 80 artists whose work will be displayed throughout the mansion.
Atlanta Musicians' Orchestra Concert. 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 27. $10 suggested donation. First Christian Church of Decatur, 601 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur. https://www.amorch.com/.
The community orchestra includes amateurs as well as professionals and will perform Dvořák's Symphony Number 8 and Glinka's Waltz Fantasie.
North Fulton
Where There's a Will There's a Way 5K. 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26. $20-$30. Shakerag Park/River Trail Middle School, 10945 Rogers Circle, Johns Creek. https://www.active.com/
Join in the 9th annual 5K fun run, which gives 100 percent of all proceeds to the Will to Live Foundation, an organization that works to raise awareness of and increase education about teen suicide.
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Credit: From SurlaTable.com
Ultimate Lasagna from Scratch. 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27. Sur la Table at North Point Mall, 1082 North Point Circle, Alpharetta. $95. 678-280-0086. https://www.surlatable.com/r.
Learn how to make the ultimate lasagna, complete with classic Italian gelato inspired by tiramisu flavors for dessert. You'll also receive a three-quart rectangular baker to make your lasagna in when you return home. The class is designed for cooks age 14 and up.
Atlanta Jazz Chorus. 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27. Free. Roswell Presbyterian Church, 755 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell. https://www.roswellgov.com/government/departments/recreation-and-parks/news-events/roswell-roots.
As part of the Roswell Roots Festival, the Atlanta Jazz Chorus will provide the music of their popular Jazz Vespers at Roswell Presbyterian Church.
Rachmaninoff: All-Night Vigil. 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27. $25, students free. St. David's Episcopal Church, 1015 Old Roswell Road, Roswell. http://www.chattanoogabachchoir.org/.
Rachmaninoff's All-Night Vigil will be presented in the original Russian by the Chattanooga Bach Choir. They will be joined by local ensembles Voci Virili Men's Consort and Voice of Reason Women's Ensemble.
Gwinnett
Cher. 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25. $47.95 and up. Infinite Energy Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. 770-626-2464. https://www.infiniteenergycenter.com/events/venue/arena.
Iconic singer Cher stops in Gwinnett for her Here We Go Again Tour. She'll be joined by Nile Rodgers and CHIC.
Nature Photography Program. 2-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26. Free. Five Forks Branch of Gwinnett County Public Library, 2780 Five Forks Trickum Road, Lawrenceville. 770-978-5154. https://www.gwinnettpl.org/calendar/nature-photography-program/.
Want to take better nature photos? Learn tricks and tips from members of the Georgia Nature Photographers Association.
Norcross High School Blue Devils Run 5K. 8 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26. $33.50. Pinckneyville Middle School, 5440 West Jones Bridge Road, Norcross. https://www.bluedevilsrun.com/.
Run in the Blue Devils 5K and you also have the chance to win a raffle prize. Profits will go to the Norcross High School track and cross country teams to help student runners participate regardless of their financial situation.
Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Show. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26 and Sunday, Jan. 27. $5 Infinite Energy Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. 888-729-6904. http://beadshows.com/events/atlanta-ga-january-26th-27th-2019/.
Browse through and buy gemstones, chains, pendants, findings, and more.
