End the month right with these events and go ice skating downtown, drink up on Bourbon Thursdays or catch a dreamy holiday musical at the Fabulous Fox Theatre.
Monday, Nov. 23
Fried Chicken Friendsgiving
5 p.m. at One Eared Stag. Grab all the friends you're thankful for and head to One Eared Stag for their classic Monday Night Fried Chicken with a Thanksgiving twist. Enjoy all-you-can-eat buffet-style fried chicken and unlimited sides for $30 each. If you bring in some canned food to donate to families in need, you'll even receive a free can of local craft beer. Kids eight and under can also join in on the unlimited food for $12. The buffet will be first come, first serve. Event details at clatl.com
Garden Lights, Holiday Nights
5-10 p.m. at Atlanta Botanical Garden and repeats daily. Check out this annual electrical extravaganza and the year's new features including the massive Tunnel of Light and of course, yearly favorites like the Orchestral Orbs, Radiant Rainforest, Glittering Galaxy and more. Event details at atlantabg.org
Tuesday, Nov. 24
A Christmas Carol - The Musical
11 a.m. or 7 p.m. at Infinite Energy Center. Perfect for a date night or fun with friends, this classic story with a new twist has two shows — one at 11 a.m. and the other at 7 p.m. It's a full-length Broadway musical with music, costumes, big dance numbers and more. Tickets start at $19. Event details at events.accessatlanta.com
Buford Highway Foreign Cinema food and film series
6:30 p.m. at Canton House. On the first day of this independent food and film series showing some of Buford Highway's best international films and cuisine, guests will enjoy a screening of Chungking Express. The film is a 1994 classic depicting the intersecting stories of strangers in Hong Kong. Tickets are $35 each and include a multi-course feast selected by We Love BuHi. A vegetarian option is also available. Event details at facebook.com
Burger and Pint Night
Tuesday evenings at BOCADO Burger. Both the Westside and Avalon locations offer a special Burger & Pint Night every Tuesday. Bring a date or some friends and enjoy a burger and pint for $13.
Atlanta Hawks vs. Boston Celtics
8 p.m. at Philips Arena. Get down with your fellow Hawks fans to cheer on the Atlanta team against the visiting Boston Celtics. Tickets start at $20. Event details at events.accessatlanta.com
Wednesday, Nov. 25
Yacht Rock Revue Turkey Eve
Doors open at 5:30 p.m., show begins at 8:30 p.m. at Venkman's. Start the holiday early the night before with the best of the '70s soft rock era. Yacht Rock Revue is taking over Venkman's for some fun dad jams before Thanksgiving. Tickets start at $22. Event details at ticketfly.com
Cirque Dreams Holidaze
7:30 p.m. at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. Don't miss this holiday-themed Broadway musical lighting up the Fox this Wednesday. The Rochester Democrat and Chronicle rave about the event, saying, "Even the Grinch would be impressed with this Christmas wonderland." Tickets start at $45. Event details at events.accessatlanta.com
Thursday, Nov. 26
Ice Skating in Atlanta
Through Jan. 10. Thursday hours are 4:30-10 p.m. at Centennial Olympic Park. Not only is spending an evening at an ice rink a romantic date idea, but ice skating is fun for family and friends, too. Tickets are only $12 per person for a 90-minute session and include skate rental. Event details at centennialpark.com
Bourbon Thursdays
Thursdays at Sweet Auburn Barbecue. There's nothing wrong with an early start to the weekend. Enjoy a bourbon-focused $6 cocktail menu crafted by beverage director Blake Carter.
Friday, Nov. 27
Merry %#!*ing Christmas
Through Dec. 19. Friday showtimes: 8 p.m. or 10:30 p.m. at Alliance Theatre Hertz Stage. This adult show features an unlikely duo, Ebenezer Scrooge and a single dad in an ugly Christmas sweater, teaming up when Santa's gift-giving destabilizes the world economy and global warming melts Frosty into a puddle. Expect swear words, violence and many adult jokes. Get the kids a babysitter for this one. Tickets start at $15. Event details at alliancetheater.org
Fantasy in Lights 2015
Through Jan. 2, 2016, at Callaway Gardens. Enjoy this spectacular light and sound show with some friends, family or a date and enjoy what National Geographic Traveler calls one of the world's "Top 10 Places to See Holiday Lights." For ticket and event details, go to callawaygardens.com
Saturday, Nov. 28
Insane Inflatable 5K
At Atlanta Motor Speedway. Burn off those Thanksgiving dinner carbs at this fun and wild inflatable obstacle run. Be sure to register soon and pick up your registered runner packets on Friday, Nov. 27 at Road Runner Sports in Buckhead. Event details at insaneinflatable5k.com
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
2 p.m. at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. This is a holiday mash-up for the entire family that you don't want to miss. The show is a contemporary piece set to Tchaikovsky's timeless music. Tickets start at $26. Event details at events.accessatlanta.com
Sunday, Nov. 29
The Nutcracker
2 p.m. or 6 p.m. at Infinite Energy Center. Northeast Atlanta ballet presents this classic on ice. Don't miss out on this holiday special, perfect for the entire family. Tickets start at $19. Event details at northeastatlantaballet.org.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer comes to town
1 p.m. or 3 p.m. at Center for Puppetry Arts. Get in the holiday season for this year's adapted play based on the timeless animated television special. "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" is recommended for ages 4 and up and will be performed in the Mainstage Theater. Event details at events.accessatlanta.com
Atlanta Falcons vs. Minnesota Vikings
1 p.m. at the Georgia Dome. NFL fans, go cheer on your Atlanta Falcons as they go head-to-head with the Minnesota Vikings this Sunday. Tickets start at $40.
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