The keys to navigating Super Bowl 53 events in Atlanta

Workers use a lift to install a Super Bowl LIII wrap on the outside of Mercedes-Benz Stadium as it is transformed for the big game in Atlanta. Lowe’s, announced it is a new official sponsor of the NFL, just in time for the Super Bowl in archrival Home Depot’s hometown. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Workers use a lift to install a Super Bowl LIII wrap on the outside of Mercedes-Benz Stadium as it is transformed for the big game in Atlanta. Lowe’s, announced it is a new official sponsor of the NFL, just in time for the Super Bowl in archrival Home Depot’s hometown. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

The NFL, the Super Bowl and thousands of football fans will take over Atlanta next week for the biggest professional football game of the year. That means, the city will be buzzing with more activity than usual.

In this episode of the accessAtlanta podcast, AJC music reporter Melissa Ruggieri shares the keys to navigating Super Bowl 53 in Atlanta, including the things to do and concerts to attend.

Not interested in football or large crowds? Ruggieri shares tips for avoiding it all while still enjoying yourself. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do during the next 10 days, including the Callanwolde Artist Market and “Bob Marley’s Three Little Birds”at Synchronicity Theatre.

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