Going back to work after the weekend is always tough, but don’t fret. Labor Day weekend isn’t too far way.
And you can still have some fun this week while you’re daydreaming and making plans for the upcoming extended weekend.
From an outdoor pop concert to a movie in Piedmont Park, here are five things to do this week in Atlanta:
Break up the monotony of your work week by going outside and enjoying nature. Use Access Atlanta's handy list of "9 quick hikes near Atlanta's breathtaking waterfalls" to explore some unfamiliar territory in your neighborhood.
When an Indiana school cancels prom so that a student can’t attend with her girlfriend, a group of Broadway actors attempt to get involved. The new musical opened at Alliance Theatre last week and runs through Sept. 25.
Times vary. Through Sept. 25. $10-$65. Alliance Theatre, 1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta. Alliancetheatre.org.
Bronner Bros. International Beauty Show
About 30,000 beauty professionals and students are expected to visit the Georgia World Congress Center when The Bronner Bros. International Beauty Show visits the convention center. Participate in educational courses and workshops, witness competitions or browse the show floor for the newest beauty products during the three-day tradeshow.
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Monday. Aug. 20-22. $50 (1-day pass). $50-$70 (student), $70-$90 (professional), $150-$180 (VIP). Bronnerbros.com.
Rising girl group Fifth Harmony will be joined by pop singer JoJo during a show at Chastain Park Amphitheatre. Fifth Harmony has seen success with their single “Work from Home” this year and JoJo is gearing up to release her first album in a decade this October.
7 p.m. August 23. $25.45-$150. Chastain Park Amphitheatre, 4469 Stella Dr., Atlanta. Livenation.com.
Movies in Piedmont Park
Feed your shark obsession by watching the 1975 thriller “Jaws” in Piedmont Park this week. A screening of the popular film will take place at The Promenade at Piedmont Park at 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25.
Head back to the park at the same time on Aug. 26 for a screening of classic drama “Casablanca.”
Tickets are $5 per screening.
8 p.m. Aug. 25 and 26. Promenade at Piedmont Park, 1320 Monroe Drive, Atlanta. Piedmontpark.org.
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