You can still have fun during the work week.
From celebrating Cinco de Mayo to seeing a live concert or enjoying a delicious meal, here are our five suggestions for things to do in Atlanta today:
Lupe Fiasco
Kick off the work week with live music. Rapper Lupe Fiasco will perform at Variety Playhouse on May 2.
Fiasco’s most recent album, “Tetsuo & Youth,” was released in 2015, but the rapper is best known for songs such as “Kick Push.”
If You Go: 8:30 p.m. May 2. $45. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave., Atlanta. variety-playhouse.com.
Parachute
If you’re looking to enjoy a pop concert, Parachute will play Terminal West on May 2.
The trio is best known for their single “She is Love." They released a new album, “Wide Awake,” in March.
If You Go: 8 p.m. May 2. $21-$23. Terminal West, 887 West Marietta St., Studio C, Atlanta. terminalwestatl.com.
Smyrna Food Truck Tuesday
Smyrna residents (or visitors) can enjoy food from their favorite food trucks on Tuesday as “Smyrna Food Truck Tuesdays” at Taylor Brawner Park resumes.
MIX’d Up Burgers, Five Finger Philly, King of Pops and other food trucks will be onsite from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m.
If You Go: 5 p.m.-9 p.m. May 3. Free admission. Taylor Brawner Park, 3180 Atlanta Road, Smyrna. facebook.com/cityofsmyrnaga.
FAD Fine dining
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
You don’t have to wait for the weekend to have a drink with friends.
Head to a local restaurant such as Tin Lizzy’s Cantina or Guaco Joe’s for menu and drink specials that will make celebrating the holiday fun and affordable.
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