The Memorial Day weekend made this work week a bit shorter and now it’s almost time to celebrate another break from the office.
And there is plenty to do to celebrate.
Here are our five things to do this weekend, including Dolly Parton and Frankie Beverly & Maze concerts, and a butterfly festival:
Atlanta Food & Wine Festival
Southern cuisine will once again be on display in Midtown during the 2016 Atlanta Food & Wine Festival.
Participate in a virtual road trip through some of the South’s top food destinations at American Spirit Works at 7:30 p.m. June 2, watch one of the two-hour Masterclasses on topics such as rare bourbons and wine pairings on June 4 or enjoy a Sunday brunch with menu items from more than 15 chefs and mixologists at Loews Atlanta Hotel while listening to live music at noon June 5.
This year’s attendees will also get to explore a “pop-up vineyard and event space,” inspired by McGuigan Wines Dublin City Vineyard. At noon June 3, the space will host a “Grapes From A-Z Wine Luncheon.” Tickets for this event are $100.
Attendees must be 21 or older.
If You Go: Times vary. June 2-5. $160, day passes purchased by April 15. $190, day passes. $485, Friday-Sunday passes purchased by April 15. $575, Friday-Sunday passes. 12th and Midtown, 1075 Peachtree St., Atlanta. Atlfoodandwinefestival.com.
Maze, Frankie Beverly & Gladys Knight
Chastain Park Amphitheatre is going to feel a lot like a family reunion on June 3 when Frankie Beverly & Maze bring songs such as “Before I Let Go” to Chastain Park Amphitheatre. The band will be joined by Gladys Knight.
If You Go: 7 p.m. June 3. $59.75-$125.00. Chastain Park Amphitheatre, 4469 Stella Dr., Atlanta. Ticketmaster.com.
Candler Park Music and Food Festival
While many food festivals offer live music, the Candler Park Music and Food Festival elevates the performances to the same level as the delicious food it showcases.
Attendees will select food items from more than 20 local food trucks and vendors before settling in to hear live music or exploring the artist market and the Atlanta Sport & Social Club Game Zone.
If You Go: 4 p.m. June 3; noon June 4. $20, weekend general admission passes. $60, VIP weekend passes. Candler Park, 1500 McLendon Ave., Atlanta.Candlerparkmusicfestival.com.
Flying Colors Butterfly Festival
The Chattahoochee Nature Center will host the 17th annual Flying Colors Butterfly Festival on June 4 and 5. The two-day festival will feature hundreds of butterflies as a part of the fundraising event for the center. Tour the Butterfly Garden, buy plants and participate in a butterfly costume parade. Food trucks will be at this event. Face painting and crafts will also be available once your kids get tired of chasing butterflies.
If You Go: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Noon-5 p.m. Sunday. $12 for non-members, $8 for members, free for children ages 2 and under. June 4-5. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. Chattnaturecenter.org.
Dolly Parton
Country music superstar Dolly Parton will bring her signature style and hit music to the Infinite Energy Center this month. Revisit the Country Music Hall of Fame artists’ extensive catalog at the show, which is a part of Parton’s first tour in more than 25 years.
If You Go: 7:30 p.m. June 4. $55-$95. Infinite Energy Center,6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. InfiniteEnergyCenter.com.
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