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Friday’s winter weather has prompted the cancellation of many events and closures in the metro area, including, Zoo Atlanta, the High Museum and Dave Chappelle sets at Atlanta Comedy Theater.
North Georgia and metro Atlanta have been under a winter storm since Friday morning. The National Weather Service cautioned residents to expect “significant accumulations of snow, sleet and freezing rain that will lead to hazardous travel conditions.”
The warning will be in effect through Saturday morning.
Below is a running list of confirmed closures and cancellations in the area:
Events
Dave Chappelle at Atlanta Comedy Theater in Norcross
Two last-minute shows for Friday evening were canceled, the theater announced on Instagram late Friday afternoon. The sets were for a special engagement. The comedian is set to host “Saturday Night Live” on Jan. 18. No further details about rescheduled dates were shared.
“& Juliet” at Fox Theatre
Friday performance canceled. Automatic refunds will be issued to the original purchaser. Saturday and Sunday performances will continue as scheduled. For the latest updates, please visit Broadway in Atlanta and Fox Theatre social channels
King Center’s MLK, Jr. Beloved Community Awards
Saturday awards ceremony moved to Jan. 18 at the Omni Atlanta Hotel. This year’s honorees include Jennifer Lewis and Black Voters Matter. Eric Benét and Jennifer Holliday are among the performers.
“The Four Seasons” and Joe Gatto at Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Friday evening’s “The Four Seasons” is postponed to March 11. Comedian Joe Gatto’s set on Saturday is being rescheduled to Nov. 25. Tickets for both will be updated automatically. Those who can’t make the new dates are encouraged to visit aso.org/weather-update, call 404-733-4800 or email asosubscriptions@atlantasymphony.org.
As of now, the Sunday performance of “The Four Seasons” is still scheduled as planned. However, the orchestra said they’ll continue to monitor the forecast.
The Aware Humans Summit
Postponed to Jan. 25. The inaugural event, originally slated for Saturday, is an immersive experience for mental health and wellness. It’ll run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Culture Lab ATL. Tickets are non-refundable and are still available via https://tinyurl.com/y6z94cr2.
Mersiv and Inzo at The Eastern
Friday night concert is canceled. The Saturday show is scheduled as planned. All Friday tickets will be automatically transferred to Saturday. If you are unable to attend the Saturday show, refunds are available through AXS until Saturday at 2 p.m.
Events at The Masquerade
Intension’s Friday night concert the venue’s Purgatory room is postponed to Feb. 21. Saturday night shows for Chidori and Ascension are also postponed. The Ascension concerts is moved to Feb. 1. A rescheduled date for Chidori is TBD. Purchased tickets will be automatically transferred to the new date. For refunds, hit the venue’s box office, which is open Monday — Friday, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. You can also email cleo@masqueradeatlanta.com.
Ren Dillard Artist Talk
Saturday event at Mason Fine Art moved to Sunday at noon Dillard will be joined by Arturo Lindsay, professor of art and art history at Spelman College. Free entry.
Bach’s Lunch Concert at First Presbyterian Church
Friday afternoon performance is canceled. For more events in the Bach’s Lunch Concert series, visit https://tinyurl.com/5aevsk3m.
Entertainment closures
Georgia Aquarium
Closed on Friday and will have a late opening on Saturday at noon Guests with admission tickets for Friday or Saturday can visit any day through the end of 2025 and their tickets will be honored, a media rep for the aquarium said. Tickets will work automatically, so guests don’t need to call the aquarium to reschedule. Those in need of further ticket assistance can call 404-581-4000 or email hospitality@georgiaaquarium.org.
Atlanta Botanical Garden
The garden’s Midtown and Gainesville locations will be closed on Friday and due to the winter storm watch, a representative confirmed Wednesday. Its Garden Lights, Holiday Nights event Friday evening is also canceled. On Saturday, the garden will be closed during the day and during Garden Lights. Sunday, the garden will be closed but open for Garden Lights. Ticket purchases will be automatically refunded. Guests are encouraged to check atlantabg.org. for any updates.
Fernbank Museum
Closed on Friday, including the postponement of its Fernbank After Dark event scheduled for Friday evening. It’ll now be held on Jan. 17. Also closed on Saturday.
Center for Puppetry Arts
Closed on Friday and Saturday. If you have previously purchased tickets, please look out for an email from tickets@puppet.org or call 404.873.3391 to reschedule your visit.
Zoo Atlanta
Closed on Friday and Saturday, which includes the cancellation of its IllumiNights festival. Stay tuned to zooatlanta.org for updates on openings later in the weekend.
High Museum
Closed on Friday and late opening on Saturday at 12 p.m. If you have already purchased tickets for this date, the High will honor them during your next daytime visit.
College Football Hall of Fame
Closed on Friday. The hall plans to reopen on Saturday, from 12- 5 p.m., weather permitting. Please check cfbhall.com and the venue’s social channels for updates.
World of Coca-Cola
Closed on Friday. Delayed opening on Saturday at 12 p.m.
Children’s Museum of Atlanta
Closed on Friday and Saturday. To reschedule your visit, call 404-527-3693 or email reservations@childrensmuseumatlanta.org
Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia
Closed on Friday and Saturday.
Swan Coach House Gallery
Closed on Friday and Saturday. The exhibition (Kate Burke’s “The Song I Sang As You Swam Away”) will be open for normal gallery hours Tuesday — Saturday, starting Tuesday, Jan. 14.
Medical closures
Atlanta clinics run by Grady Health System and the Fulton and DeKalb County Boards of Health will be closed Friday due to the winter storm, they said. DeKalb County said it is also canceling all the board’s outreach events for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Grady Memorial Hospital will remain open. It said in a press release that it has prepared to protect against power outages and supply shortages. All Grady’s clinics and neighborhood health centers will close, though.
All three organizations said appointments that were slated for that day would be rescheduled. Fulton County Board of Health clinic patients will need to contact the clinic at 770-520-7500 to reschedule their appointments.
Business closures
Lenox Square Mall, Phipps Plaza, Lawrenceville’s Sugarloaf Mills and all other Simon Property Group shopping centers in Georgia are closed Friday, according to a company spokeswoman. That adds to a growing list of restaurant and retail closures across the state.
— Staff writers Ariel Hart and Savannah Sicurella contributed to this report
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