Don’t let the rainy weather stop you from enjoying the outdoors this week. Georgia native Luke Bryan is returning to the state for a concert in Alpharetta.
His show is one of several can’t miss events taking place over the next week.
Here are our top picks:
Luke Bryan
Luke Bryan will return to Georgia for three concerts, beginning on Thursday. The shows are a part of the Leesburg singer’s “Huntin’, Fishin’ and Lovin’ Every Day” tour.
7 p.m. June 15-17. $28.50-$229. Verizon Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. Livenation.com.
Atlanta Botanical Garden’s Cocktails in the Garden
Head to the Atlanta Botanical Garden to unwind from a busy day on Thursday. The Garden’s “Cocktails in the Garden” series returns this week, offering live music and alcohol at the popular Atlanta attraction.
6-10 p.m. May 11. $21.95; members, free. Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta. Atlantabg.org.
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s “A Performance in the Park”
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will host a free concert in Piedmont Park featuring the work of David Bowie, Tchaikovsky and more.
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra has performed more than 100 concerts at Piedmont Park since 1976.
7:30 p.m. June 15. Free. Piedmont Park, along 10th Street and Piedmont Avenue in Atlanta. Atlantasymphony.org.
Dave Chappelle
Atlanta comedy fans will have several opportunities to see Dave Chappelle live this month. The comedian announced that he will perform 12 shows at The Tabernacle. Tickets are still available for some of the shows.
Times vary. June Through June 19. $69.50-$89.50. The Tabernacle, 152 Luckie St., Atlanta. Tabernacleatl.com
SCAD FASH’s “Shoes: Pleasure & Pain” exhibit
SCAD FASH will provide an opportunity for locals to explore the history of shoe design beginning April 11. The exhibit was curated around five themes: “Transformation,” “Status,” “Seduction,” “Creation” and “Obsession.” “Shoes: Pleasure and Pain” will feature Princess Diana’s shoes, David Beckham’s soccer cleats and more.
Noon-5 p.m. Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Wednesdays, Fridays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursdays. April 11-August 13. Free (museum members, SCAD students and faculty, and children under 14), $5 (SCAD alumni, college students), $8 (seniors and military personnel), $10 (general admission), $20 (families of three or more). SCAD FASH, 1600 Peachtree St., Atlanta. scad.edu.
