Looking for something fun to do in metro Atlanta this weekend? You’ll find plenty of chances to get active, including the Westside Beltline 5K-8K, a Dunwoody group bike ride, a free outdoor cardio and strength-building class and a guided walk through Smith-Gilbert Gardens. Concerts are also on the calendar, featuring artists such as T-Pain and Louis Tomlinson.
Check out the following 15 things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend:
Intown Atlanta
7 p.m. Saturday, July 15. $35 and up. Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park, 4469 Stella Drive NW, Atlanta. 404-233-2227.
Former One Direction band member Louis Tomlinson brings his Faith in the Future World Tour to Chastain Park.
7:30 a.m. Saturday, July 15. 5K $35 through July 14, $45 on event day. 8K $45 through July 14, $55 on event day. Westside Beltline, 1020 White St. SW, Atlanta. 404-231-9064.
Run or walk the Westside Beltline in your choice of a competitive 8K or a non-competitive 5K where strollers and dogs are welcome.
6;30 p.m. Sunday, July 16. $27 and up. City Winery, Ponce City Market, 650 North Ave. NE, Atlanta. 404-946-3791.
Stand-up comedian and impressionist Melissa Villaseñor, who’s a cast member on “Saturday Night Live,” will perform at City Winery.
Cobb
8 p.m. Friday, July 14. $87 and up. Coca-Cola Roxy, 800 Battery Ave. SE #500, Atlanta. 470-3866.
Watch a performance by rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer T-Pain.
9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (walk starts approximately every 30 minutes) Saturday, July 15. Smith-Gilbert Gardens, 2382 Pine Mountain Road, Kennesaw. 770-919-0248.
Bring the family for a nature walk with master naturalists Jack Price and Kelly Plasket to learn about wildlife, plants and more.
11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, July 15. Free admission, $2 entry fee for free throw and three-point contests. 770-422-9714.
Bring your kids to receive free book bags and school supplies on a first come, first served basis, let them try their hand in a free throw and three-point contest, and register for Kennesaw Hoops if you’re interested.
DeKalb
Fun + Fab Friday Night Workshop
6 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Friday, July 14. $180, $20 discount for members. Spruill Center for the Arts, Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta. 770-394-3447.
Create summer fruit paintings in watercolor and mixed media in this make-and-take workshop that’s designed for every level of artist. All materials are provided with a $20 material fee paid to the instructor at the start of the workshop.
3:45 p.m.-4:45 p.m. Saturday, July 15. Free. Village Burger, 1426 Dunwoody Village Parkway, Dunwoody.
Enjoy a leisurely ride of about four miles through the streets of Dunwoody. All riders, including kids, are welcome, and participating cyclists must wear a helmet. After the ride, stop by Village Burger for socializing over a drink or frozen custards.
Boxcar Radio with Faithless Town
9 p.m. Saturday, July 15. $20.03. Eddie’s Attic, 515 North McDonough St., Decatur. 404-377-4976.
Listen to seasoned professionals Boxcar Radio play Americana music in the Jason Isbell/Son Volt/Wilco mold.
North Fulton
Movies at the Park: “DC League of Super Pets”
7 p.m. gates open, movie starts at dusk. Friday, July 14. Free. Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek. 678-512-3200.
Come early for pre-show activities including music, an inflatable moonwalk, face painting and giveaways before watching “DC League of Super Pets” on a huge inflatable screen. Food trucks from Fair on Wheels and Kona Ice will be onsite.
7 p.m.-9 p.m. Friday, July 14. Free. City Hall lawn, 38 Hill St., Roswell. 770-641-3727.
Bring a picnic and a blanket to spread out on the Roswell City Hall lawn and enjoy high-energy country music from Chuck Martin and The Line Up.
8:45 a.m. Saturday, July 15. Free. Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater at Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek. 678-512-3200.
Bring your mat and get moving with a fun mix of cardio and strength-building exercises.
Gwinnett
9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, July 14 and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, July 15. $10 per day. Additional charge for workshops/classes. Gas South Convention Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. 770-813-7500.
Join other stampers and scrappers for workshops, classes, vendor booths and more.
7 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Saturday, July 15. Free. Town Center Park, Buford Highway and Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road, Suwanee. 770-945-8996.
Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy a free double feature of “An American Tail: Fievel Goes West” and “Wild Wild West.”
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, July 15 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, July 16. Online tickets only, none sold at the door. Adults $10 and up, $6 for ages 5-12, free for ages 4 and under. Free for active duty and retired military, first responders and teachers with ID. Gwinnett County Fairgrounds, 2405 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville. 863-268-4273.
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