Whether they're just not much of a football fan, don't own a TV or still mad about DeflateGate, some Atlantans aren't gearing up for Super Bowl LI.
For those of us who won’t be glued to the tube, here are seven alternative activities to partake in this Sunday, Feb. 5.
Intown Atlanta
The 39th annual Jugglers Festival has unicyclists, hoopers, kendama, live music and, of course, jugglers.
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Free
Yaraab Shrine Center, 400 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta
Horror movie fans, rejoice! The Days of the Dead horror convention features many of the top names in horror including Linda Blair from "The Exorcist."
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $30 at the door
Sheraton Atlanta Hotel, 165 Courtland St. NE, Atlanta
Experience the best of Georgia culture with the annual Super Museum Sunday. Over 70 Georgia museums will offer free admission, including some in Cobb County and Intown Atlanta.
12 - 4 p.m.; Free
Multiple sites. Map of participating museums:
DeKalb County
Lead by Emory organist Timothy Albrecht, this one-hour performance will feature solo and chamber music by renowned German composer Johann Sebastian Bach.
4 p.m; Free
Schwartz Center for Performing Arts at Emory University, Emerson Concert Hall, 1700 North Decatur Road, Atlanta
Cobb County
Watch this medieval cantata come to life with choreography by David Bintley, music by Carl Orff and accompaniment by the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra and the Georgia State University Singers and Master Singers.
2 p.m.; $20 and up
Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta
Gwinnett County
What's the polar opposite of football? Ice skating. Sugar Hill's popular ice rink is still open for the winter season. Tickets include skate rental.
1 p.m.-8 p.m.; $10 child, $12 adult
5039 W Broad St., Sugar Hill
North Fulton
Skip the tailgating to imbibe at Alpharetta's Jekyll Brewery. Tour tickets include 36 ounces of samples, a souvenir Mason jar and a 32-ounce crowler to take home. Cheers!
1 p.m.-4 p.m.; $18
Jekyll Brewery, 2855 Marconi Drive, Alpharetta
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