Congrats! You’ve (almost) made it through another work week.
You deserve an award. You deserve a spring festival, concert or an expo with reality television stars as keynote speakers. Granted, you’ll have to “treat yo self” in order to participate in any of these events, but it’s worth it.
Here are five things to do in Atlanta this weekend:
Following Sweetwater 420 Fest, Shaky Knees Festival will bring more live music to downtown Atlanta. Taking place in Centennial Olympic Park and International Plaza, the lineup for this year's festivals is a rock or alternative music lover's dream. From headliners Florence + The Machine and My Morning Jacket, to The 1975 and The Decemberists, attendees will get to indulge in typical festival fun to the tunes of their favorite bands.
- Shaky Knees 2016: schedule, parking, tickets and other information
- Shaky Knees Recap Day 1: The 1975, Jane's Addiction, The Struts and Ghost rock Atlanta
- Huey Lewis and The News ready to tee up 'Sports' at Shaky Knees Music Festival
- Shaky Knees 2016 Day 2: Walk the Moon, My Morning Jacket, Foals and Huey Lewis and The News hold court
If You Go: 11:30 a.m. May 13-15. $97 (single-day ticket), $215 (advance three-day ticket), $236 (three-day ticket). Centennial Olympic Park, 265 Park Ave. West, Atlanta, and International Plaza Atlanta, Philips Drive, Atlanta.Shakykneesfestival.com.
The Atlanta Opera is revisiting this classic tale of star-crossed lovers for the first time since 2007. Charles Gounod’s opera is sung in French and “reexamines [Shakespeare’s] story through a decidedly French romantic lens,” according to the organization’s website. If you’re looking to enjoy a familiar and enjoyable production, this is certainly a great choice.
If You Go: 8 p.m. on May 13, 3 p.m. on May 15. $24.53-$125.47. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta. Atlantaopera.com.
Spend the weekend hearing from celebrities such as Nene Leakes, Kim Fields, Nancy Grace and more at the Atlanta Ultimate Women’s Expo. Held over two days at the Georgia World Congress Center, the event will include fashion shows, book signings, exhibits, seminars and more.
Regular admission is $10.
If You Go: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. May 14-15. $10. Georgia World Congress Center, 285 Andrew Young International Blvd., Atlanta. Atlantawomensexpo.com.
Head to Suwanee Town Center Park on Saturday for some family-friendly fun. Live music, a juried artist market, festival food, a ‘chalk walk competition’ and more will be at your disposal throughout the day.
If You Go: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 14. Free. Suwanee Town Center, 300 Town Center Ave., Suwanee. Suwaneeartsinthepark.com.
Visit Kirkwood and tour a few homes in the neighborhood this weekend. The 14th annual spring festival not only includes a tour of homes, attendees can also visit an artist market, participate in the 5k road race or dine on barbecue while listening to live music.
If You Go: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. May 14. Free. Bessie Branham Park, 2051 Delano Drive, Atlanta. facebook.com/kirkwoodfling.
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