From wine tastings to Atlanta's first-ever brunch festival and the WWE SmackDown, there's something fun and exciting for everyone this week.
Monday, Feb. 29
Essential Theatre Festival at Red Brick Brewing Co. | 6 p.m.
Tickets from $38 on eventbrite.com
2323 Defoor Hills Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
essentialtheatre.com
Mix and mingle with the co-winners of the 2016 Essential Theatre Playwriting Award, past playwrights and company members. Enjoy beer samples from Red Brick Brewing with tours at 7 and 8 p.m. and take home a gift bag filled with treats.
Orchid Daze at Atlanta Botanical Garden | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
$19 for adults; $13 for children ages 3-12; Free admission for children under 3 and garden members
1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
atlantabg.org
Talk about a vibrant date idea. Catch the new Orchid Daze exhibition at the largest orchid center in the United States with someone special. The exhibit runs through April 10.
Tuesday, Mar. 1
5th Annual Daffodil Festival | 9 a.m.
Tickets are $20 for adults ages 18-64, $18 for seniors 65 and up, $10 for children 6-17, and children 5 and under enter for free.
1987 Gibbs Dr, Ball Ground, GA 30107
gibbsgardens.com
It's daffodil season and you're invited. Head to the rolling hills of North Georgia, just an hour north of Atlanta, to view over 20 million daffodils of 100 varieties and ranging in colors like yellow, gold, orange and many shades in between. Sounds like a beautiful date getaway.
$10 Wine tasting at Eclipse di Luna Buckhead | 6 p.m.
$10; Call 404-846-0449 to reserve your spot
746 Miami Cir NE, Atlanta, GA 30324
eclipsediluna.net
Got a $10 bill? Come by and grab a seat to enjoy an evening filled with some of Eclipse di Luna's favorite wines and libations and complimentary hors d'oeuvres from executive chef Shan Holler.
WWE SmackDown at Philips Arena | 7 p.m.
Tickets from $109 on Ticketmaster.com
1 Philips Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303
philipsarena.com
WWE fans, don't miss your favorite superstars live this Tuesday night. You'll see Georgia's own AJ Styles, Bray Wyatt and the Wyatt family, Dolph Ziggler and many more.
Wednesday, Mar. 2
Fancy Nancy the Musical! at Synchronicity Theatre | 10:30 a.m.
$20 general admission adult tickets; $15 for students, seniors, children ages 2-12; $30 reserved seating
1545 Peachtree St NE #102, Atlanta, GA 30309
synchrotheatre.com
Catch Fancy Nancy and her best friend, Bree, in this can't-miss musical performance. When the two besties get excited to play mermaids in their school's ballet production of "Deep Sea Dances," Fancy Nancy gets stuck playing a tree. Can she stay true to her philosophy that anyone can be fancy? Watch to find out.
Thursday, Mar. 3
Peter and the Starcatcher at Georgia Ensemble Theatre | 8 p.m.
Tickets from $30
950 Forrest Street, Roswell, GA 30075, 770-641-1260
get.org
Don't miss the 5-time Tony Award-winning prequel to Peter Pan at the Georgia Ensemble Theatre in the Roswell Cultural Arts Center through Mar. 13. Enjoy a magical evening of make-believe marvels and fun for the entire family.
Friday, Mar. 4
4th Annual Manna's Winter Blues Fundraiser at Monday Night Brewing | 6:30-9:30 p.m.
$40
670 Trabert Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
mannafund.org
Come out and enjoy beer, barbecue and live blues music at Manna Fund, Inc.'s annual fundraiser. You can even participate in the amateur or pro BBQ contest and join the raffle. The non-profit focuses on providing assistance to those who need treatment for eating disorders.
The Annual Quilt Guild in historical Bulloch Hall in Roswell | Through Mar. 13
$8 for adults, $7 for seniors and $6 for children ages 6-18
180 Bulloch Ave, Roswell, GA 39975, Phone: 678-639-7500
bullochhall.org
Are you a quilt enthusiast? See hundreds of locally-made quilts at the annual quilt show. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1-4 p.m. on Sunday.
Saturday, Mar. 5
Atlanta Brunch Festival at Historic 4th Ward Park | 12-4 p.m.; VIP ticketholders enter at 11 a.m.
Tickets are sold out
680 Dallas St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
atlantabrunchfestival.com
We know you love your brunch and we know you love your festivals so don't forget about Atlanta's first-ever brunch festival this Saturday for a day filled with food (obviously), drinks, fun and live music. The 21-and-up event will feature mimosas, brunch bites from local restaurants like Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall, Another Broken Egg Cafe and more.
Harlem Globetrotters at The Infinite Energy Arena | 2 and 7 p.m.
From $34 with fees at axs.com
6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, GA 30097
harlemglobetrotters.com
Fan of basketball artistry? Don't miss the iconic Harlem Globetrotters this Saturday when they visit Duluth as part of their 90th anniversary world tour. Watch as the star-studded roster stuns you with their ball handling skills and stay for photograph, autograph and high five sessions.
Monster Jam at the Georgia Dome | Gates open at 5 p.m. Showtime is 7 p.m.
Tickets from $20
1 Georgia Dome Dr, Atlanta, GA 30313
monsterjam.com
Sunday, Mar. 6
Shamrock 'n Roll Road Race at Atlantic Station | 8:30 a.m.
$15-$35 based on distance and individual or group tickets
17th Street, Atlanta, GA 30363
jlatlanta.org
The Junior League of Atlanta is hosting this Peachtree Road Race qualifier event for anyone and everyone. Participants will begin at 17th Street and finish at Atlantic Station's Central Park. For more information about race starts for the 5K, 10K and Kids 1K, visit the website.
Much Ado About Nothing at the New American Shakespeare Tavern | 6:30 p.m.
$15-$34
499 Peachtree St, Atlanta, GA 30308
shakespearetavern.com
Catch William Shakespeare's "second-famous 'battle of the sexes' play" directed by Laura Cole at the New American Shakespeare Tavern this Sunday. The show runs through Mar. 27.
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