It's going to be a busy weekend in Atlanta.
With an NFC Championship downtown and several pep rallies and watch parties going on to support the home team, many Atlantans may want to hide away in the suburbs until things die down.
If that’s you, we have got the perfect weekend guide for good times in Cobb, Gwinnett, North Fulton and DeKalb this weekend.
Look what's in store for you around town:
North Fulton
Fulton County Free Museum Day at The Center for Puppetry Arts
Saturday, Jan. 21. Free for Fulton County residents, students and government employees. The Center for Puppetry Arts. 1404 Spring St. NW, Atlanta. 404-873-3089. www.puppet.org.
If you live in Fulton County, and love puppets, don't miss the free museum day at The Center for Puppetry Arts this Saturday. All Fulton County residents, government employees and students can enjoy free admission to the museum and a 25 percent discount on performances and workshops.
13th Annual Atlanta Cask Ale Tasting
2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21. $43.50 per person. Located at neighboring 5 Seasons Brewing Sandy Springs and Taco Mac Prado. The Prado Shopping Center. 5600 Roswell Road NE, Sandy Springs. 404-255-5911. www.classiccitybrew.com. *Tickets will not be sold at the door.
It's that time of year again - time for the Annual Atlanta Cask Ale Tasting event happening on Saturday. If you missed this event in the past, make sure to leave room in your schedule for this unbeatable night of cask ale tasting. It all takes place between neighboring 5 Seasons Brewing and Taco Mac Prado in Sandy Springs, and features 50 rare cask ales to sample from. Guests receive a souvenir glass to keep.
Credit: COURTESY OF ALE SHARPTON
Credit: COURTESY OF ALE SHARPTON
Winter Night Hike and Campfire
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21. $12 per person, $10 for members. Chattahoochee Nature Center. 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. 770-992-2055. www.visitroswellga.com.
Bundle up for a night filled with stars, campfires and the wonders of nature, because the Chattahoochee Nature Center will host their "Winter Night Hike and Campfire" this Saturday. Naturalists will take guests down a forest path or along the river boardwalk in the crisp night air, and will complete the journey with a warm, cozy campfire.
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Georgia Ensemble Theatre: Greetings Friend Your Kind Assistance is Required
2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22. Tickets starting at $26. Georgia Ensemble Theatre. Roswell Cultural Arts Center. 950 Forrest St., Roswell. 770-641-1260. www.get.org.
Don't miss the hilarious show, "Greetings Friend Your Kind Assistance is Required," brought to you by the Georgia Ensemble Theatre this Sunday in Roswell. This adventurous story will follow a retired schoolteacher on an unexpected journey through the Kingdom of Sardegnia.
Cobb's Got Talent 2017. 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20. $10 per person. Theatre in the Square. 11 Whitlock Ave. NW, Marietta. 770-426-4800. www.theatreinthesquare.net.
Get a glimpse of Cobb County's top talent at the Cobb's Got Talent event taking place this Friday on the Square. You'll see local dancers, singers, musicians, comedians and more compete for cash prizes.
Georgia RV and Camper Show. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20-22. $9 for adults, $4 for children ages 6 through 15, free for children ages 5 and under. The Cobb Galleria Centre. 2 Galleria Parkway SE, Atlanta. 770-279-9899. www.northatlantatradecenter.com.
Whether you've always wanted to own an RV, or just want to make a few improvement on the one you have, make sure to stop by the Georgia RV and Camper Show this weekend at the Galleria. You'll get a chance to see the latest makes and models, buy, sell or trade RV and campers, talk to experts and take advantage of special discounts.
Strand Ole Opry. 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21. $20 per person. Earl Smith Strand Theatre. 117 North Park Square, Marietta. 770-293-0080. www.travelcobb.org.
It's a night of music and memories this Saturday at the Earl Smith Strand Theatre with Strand Ole Opry. You and your family will be transported to a simpler time filled with Southern music, storytelling and singing. Enjoy heritage songs like the Tennessee Waltz, In the Pines and Church in the Wildwoods at this not-to-miss-event.
In the Mood: A 1940s Musical Review. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22. Tickets starting at $22 per person. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. 770-916-2800. www.cobbenergycentre.com.
If you love Big Band and Swing music, the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre will host "In the Mood: A 1940s Musical Review" this Sunday. With its 13-piece instrumentation, the String of Pearls Big Band Orchestra will play tunes like "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy," "Sing, Sing, Sing," and, " On the Sunny Side," while the In the Mood Singers and Dancers put on a show complete with costumes.
DeKalb
Cycle for Make-A-Wish Georgia. 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21. $25 suggested donation per person. CycleBar. 4794 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody. dunwoody@cyclebar.com. www.cvbdunwoody.com.
Spin those wheels for a good cause this Saturday at the Cycle for Make-A-Wish Georgia event at CycleBar. With a $25 suggested donation, guests can take part in indoor cycling classes, prizes, food and more. All donations benefit Make-A-Wish Georgia.
Run With the Dogs 5K and 1 Mile Pup Trot. 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21. Free to watch, $35 per racer, $30 per racing teachers, students and employees from the City Schools of Decatur. Decatur High School. 310 North McDonough St, Decatur. 404-370-4420. www.rungeorgia.com.
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Put on your running shoes and grab your dog's leash everybody, because it's time for the Run With the Dogs 5K and 1 Mile Pup Trot. This Saturday at Decatur High School, participants will enjoy a challenging and scenic route through the neighborhoods around Decatur. Proceeds benefit athletes at Decatur High School and Renfroe Middle School by raising money for uniforms, awards and equipment.
Saturday Tasting: Bodega Renacer Tasting and Barrel Painting. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21. $25 per person. Vino Venue. 4478 Chamblee Dunwoody Road. Dunwoody. 770-668-0435. www.cvbdunwoody.com.
Experience an unforgettable wine tasting event at Vino Venue this Saturday with Bodega Renacer tasting and Barrel Painting. You'll taste seven Renacer wines, enjoy food samples and watch as artists transform used wine barrels into works of art. Lucky raffle winners will even take the painted barrels home.
Fermentation Fest ATL. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22. Free. Historic DeKalb Courthouse. 101 East Court Square, Decatur. 404-373-1088. www.thehomesteadatl.com.
Whether you love fermenting your own foods at home, or have just started learning about this healthful endeavor, stop by Fermentation Fest ATL this Sunday. This free event will feature a Makers Marketplace, demonstrations, lectures, yoga sessions and more.
Gwinnett
Credit: COURTESY OF EXPLORE GWINNETT
Credit: COURTESY OF EXPLORE GWINNETT
Lunch with Mark Twain. 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 20. $12 per person. George Pierce Park. 55 Buford Highway, Suwanee. 678-277-0910. www.events.exploregwinnett.org.
Enjoy and unforgettable Lunch with Mark Twain this Friday at Georgia Pierce Park. Performer Kurt Sutton will entertain you with a little humor, a lot of wit, and a few authentic songs from times gone by. Price per person includes lunch.
Deep South and Down Under. 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21. $3 to $5 per person, free for members. Hudgens Center for the Arts. 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Building 300, Duluth. 770-623-6002. www.events.exploregwinnett.org.
Make sure to stop by The Hudgens Center for the Arts this Saturday for, "Deep South and Down Under." This special 61-print exhibition features an exchange of art prints between Firestation Print Studio located in Victoria, Australia, and Atlanta Printmakers Studio in Georgia.
52nd Annual Atlanta Model Train Show and Sale. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21. $9 per person. Infinite Energy Forum. 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. 813-949-7197. www.eventbrite.com.
Calling all model train enthusiasts - it's time for the Annual Atlanta Model Train Show and Sale. At this massive exhibition, you'll get a chance to see model trains, antiques, beautiful displays and even authentic railroad artifacts. With over 300 tables to peruse, this event has every type of train hobbyist covered.
The Three Billy Goats Gruff. 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21. $7 per person. Aurora Theatre. 128 Pike St., Lawrenceville. 678-226-6222. www.events.exploregwinnett.org.
Bring your little ones over to the Aurora Theatre this Saturday for a special presentation of, "The Three Billy Goats Gruff." Don't miss this theatrical and musical show, which makes the perfect child-friendly outing for your whole family.
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