Looking for something to do this weekend in metro Atlanta? You’ll find lots going on to suit a wide variety of interests. For starters, you can pig out at the Sip & Swine BBQ Festival, join in the fun at the Atlanta Fair or learn how to paint like Bob Ross.
Check out the following 15 things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend:
Intown Atlanta
8 p.m. Friday, March 4. $129 and up. State Farm Arena, 1 State Farm Drive, Atlanta. 404-878-3000.
Relive the Eagles’ Hotel California album as they play it from beginning to end, accompanied by an orchestra and choir. Following an intermission, they’ll play a set of their additional hits.
Credit: From atlantafair.net
Credit: From atlantafair.net
5 p.m. Friday, March 4, 1 p.m. Saturday, March 5 and Sunday, March 6, continuing through April 10. Admission $2-$8, with ride tickets $1.25 and unlimited ride armbands for $25. Gray lot across from Georgia Stadium/former Turner Field, 688 Central Ave. SW, Atlanta. 706-838-4932.
Join in the fun at the Atlanta Fair with rides, fair food and more.
9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, March 4-Sunday, March 6 and continuing through Sunday, April 10. Included in regular admission of $22.95 and up for adults. Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta. 404-876-5859.
The garden’s annual indoor plant exhibition features vibrant orchids as well as sculptures by Kristine Mays.
Cobb
11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, March 5 and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, March 6. $34.99 and up. Six Flags Over Georgia, 275 Riverside Parkway SW, Austell.
Six Flags Over Georgia opens for its 55th season with more than 40 rides and attractions, including The Riddler Mindbender, Catwoman Whip and Poison Ivy Toxic Spin.
Credit: From Marietta Art Walk
Credit: From Marietta Art Walk
5 p.m.-9 p.m. Friday, March 4. Free. Marietta Square, 50 N. Park Square NE, Marietta.
Celebrate live music, performance and local art with a self-guided walking tour of Marietta Square. Each participating venue will host a local artist outside of its storefront.
8 p.m. Saturday, March 5. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. 770-916-2800.
Performed by The Atlanta Opera, “Barber of Seville” is a laugh-out-loud romp telling the tale of Figaro, everyone’s favorite barber.
DeKalb
7:30 p.m. Friday, March 4. $75 per person, plus fees. Petite Violette, 2948 Clairmont Road, Brookhaven. 404-634-6268.
Watch “Yellowstonezark,” a hilarious original murder mystery with live actors and audience participation, as you dine on a four-course dinner of fine French food.
Credit: Morningside Farmer's Market
Credit: Morningside Farmer's Market
8 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 4. Morningside Presbyterian Church, 1411 N. Morningside Drive NE, Atlanta.
Shop certified-organic produce, local meats, breads and other goods.
10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Friday, March 4 and 11:30-1 p.m. Sunday, March 6. Ongoing Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays in March. $120 non-members, $100 members for eight classes in March. Dunwoody Nature Center, 5343 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody. 770-394-3322.
Relax with tai chi in the woods with Master Florin Szondi as you complete a series of gentle physical exercises and stretches.
North Fulton
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Credit: sandyspringsga.gov
10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, March 5. $65. Hammond Park Community Building, 6005 Glenridge Drive, Sandy Springs.
Have fun as Bob Ross-certified instructor Jeremy Rogers walks you through how to paint a Ross landscape, complete with “happy trees!” Bring a roll of paper towels to clean brushes and a bottle of water to stay hydrated.
Noon-4 p.m. Saturday, March 5. Free, but reservations required. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. 770-992-2055.
Talk to wedding service vendors all in one place, attend wedding workshops and enter to win fun prizes.
Big Chef-Teen Chef: Is It a Sandwich?
10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 5. $85 for parent/teen combo. Publix Aprons Cooking School, 4305 State Bridge Road, Alpharetta. 770-751-8560.
Spend some time with your teen and work together to make classic cheeseburger sliders and other hand-held dishes.
Gwinnett
Credit: Sip & Swine BBQ Festifal
Credit: Sip & Swine BBQ Festifal
3 p.m.-9 p.m. Friday, March 4 and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, March 5. Free admission. Coolray Field, 2500 Buford Drive, Lawrenceville.
Munch on chicken, pork, desserts and more and listen to live music all day. Proceeds go to benefit the Home of Hope Gwinnett Children’s Shelter.
Running for Energy Efficiency 5K
7:30 p.m. check-in, 8:30 p.m. race start. Saturday, March 5. $35 plus fees. Anderby Brewing, 110 Technology Parkway Suite 200, Peachtree Corners.
Walk or run and enjoy music and a beer as you celebrate World Energy Efficiency Day. All proceeds will benefit the AEE Scholarship Program for students studying energy management, energy engineering and sustainability.
7 p.m.-9 p.m. Friday, March 4. Norcross Community Center, 10 College St., Norcross. 770-448-2122.
Listen to music from Dynamo Deb Bowman and her Big Love Band, performing everything from Broadway, jazz and swing to Motown and Top 40 hits.
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