Free Mother's Day brunch. Kentucky Derby party. Lots of music. This weekend, there are several fun, food events happening in metro Atlanta. Add one or all four events to your calendar and be prepared to eat, drink and have a grand ole time. Check out this list for more Mother's Day brunch options too.
<<7 Kentucky Derby parties in Atlanta
Jam out: Add a Greg Lee and John Driskell Hopkins performance at 9 p.m. Friday May 6 followed by an acoustic early show from Marshall Seese and some classic jams at 10 p.m. Saturday, May 7 and you'll arrive at a melody-making weekend at Venkman's. Tickets are $10 - $20 per show.
740 Ralph McGill Blvd. N.E., Atlanta. 470-225-6162. www.venkmans.com.
Kentucky Derby party: Grab your biggest hat and enjoy drink specials, live music, a big hat contest and more during a Kentucky Derby party beginning at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 7 at Cook Hall. Admission and three-hour valet parking will be free.
3377 Peachtree Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-523-3600. www.cookhallatlanta.com.
Free Mother's Day brunch: For people who don't have traditional Mother's Day brunch plans, Nando's PERI PERI will host a complimentary brunch featuring Peri Peri chicken and waffles plus bloody Peris in collaboration with Old 4th Distillery and more. The food fete will take place from 12-2 p.m. and is open to the first 50 people that RSVP via www.nandosmay8.splashthat.com. Registrants will receive a confirmation email. After 50, registrants will receive a free special sauce.
151 Old Sampson St. N.E., Atlanta. www.nandosperiperi.com.
Music and mimosas: Celebrate mom by taking her to an a la carte brunch replete with complimentary mimosas and live jazz from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday, May 8 at Lobby Bar.
361 17th St. N.W., Atlanta. 404-961-7370. www.lobbyattwelve.com/home.html.
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