All things Valentine's Day

Atlanta’s pandas may have had to return to China last year, but panda lovers have something new to look forward to this spring! Panda Fest is bringing an interactive panda-themed food and cultural experience to Atlanta happening April 4-6, 2025! Taking place at Atlantic Station’s Pinnacle Lot, this event is one of the biggest outdoor Asian food festivals in the U.S. featuring experiential activities, tastings, and market fairs that highlight the vibrant foods, arts and cultural traditions across Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) cultures.

 Life changed in an instant for Chef Daniel Londoño, the beloved owner of Little Tokyo, when he was rushed into emergency brain surgery this past December. Known for his unwavering dedication to his family, friends, and the community he built around his restaurant, Daniel now faces a long road to recovery filled with intensive medical care and rehabilitation. On Monday, January 13, 2025, Tio Lucho’s will host a fundraiser, Dine for Daniel, to support Daniel and his family during this challenging time. Beginning at 5 p.m., this collaborative event will bring together some of Atlanta’s favorite restaurants for an evening of exceptional food and heartfelt community spirit. 100% of ticket proceeds will go directly to Daniel’s GoFundMe campaign, helping cover the costs of his surgery, post-operative care, and support for his family and business.

Where to find the best dry January offerings.

Experience the thrill of a lifetime as Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® returns with a reimagined edition of The Greatest Show On Earth® produced by the worldwide leader in live entertainment experiences, Feld Entertainment.  Starring Atlanta’s own Lauren Irving as one of the lead “Show Guides,” this iconic production, designed to entertain today’s families, brings together 75 performers from 18 different nationalities, showcasing over 50 exhilarating circus acts in a fast-paced, action-packed two-hour show.  The all-new Ringling will only be performing in State Farm Arena from February 14-17, followed by Gas South Arena from February 21-23, 2025.

Avize is the best new restaurant in Atlanta right now! Last weekend, I went down to West Midtown to indulge in Avize, Chef Karl Gorline’s new modern alpine fine dining spot. It is a masterpiece. I was blown away! From the elegant lodge vibes to the impeccable flavors and presentations to the alpine inspired cocktails and wine, you can’t get much more to perfection than this!

We just need a little "Changes in Attitudes" so we visited Camp Margaritaville at Lanier Islands. You can enjoy year-round accommodations like RV sites, glamping, and their beautiful cabins like the one, changed in attitudes, John and I stayed in when visiting Margaritaville at Lanier Islands for License to Chill Snow Island! It is just down the street from the decked out water park and dining so you can make a whole weekend or getaway out of it!

Start the new year in style at the Heart of Atlanta! Atlantic Station is the ultimate destination to ring in 2025 with an exciting calendar of events. From elite basketball matchups at Overtime Elite to gliding under the stars at Skate the Station, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Make it your New Year's resolution to experience these unforgettable moments throughout January!

The College Football Hall of Fame is proud to announce the unveiling of its annual fan-favorite exhibit, the personalized lockers dedicated to each inductee from the current Hall of Fame Class. This year’s edition of the exhibit will showcase some of the 2024 College Football Hall of Fame inductees’ most treasured artifacts and memorabilia, offering fans a glimpse into the careers and legacies of these legendary players and coaches.

CAMP is opening its signature Magic Door in its Atlanta store this holiday season to its second 5,000 sq ft family-friendly theme: The PAW Patrol™ Experience! This immersive adventure, developed in partnership with leading global children's entertainment company Spin Master, brings PAW Patrol to life – tickets are now on sale 

A pop and crackle resonated from speakers at the bottom of the hill on Westside Motor Lounge's complex and across Atlanta as Echo Room came to life after months of preparation. Meticulously curated by four legendary Atlanta DJs, Kai Alce, DJ Kemit, Salah Ananse, and Mike Zarin, and Westside Motor Lounge's own Kelly Campbell, Echo Room is an homage to the listening bars of post-World War II Japan and increasing in popularity in NYC, Chicago, San Francisco, and now Atlanta.

The Winter Lantern Festival is brightening up the Atlanta metro area this holiday season, creating a must-see display of electrifying lights made from more than 1,500 handmade Chinese lanterns, offering guests more lanterns than ever before. Running through January 5, guests of all ages can experience the whimsical walk-through for an unforgettable holiday treat with a record number of lanterns that the festival expanded just in time for the peak holiday season.

CLUE, the hilarious murder mystery comedy inspired by the Hasbro board game and adapted from the fan-favorite film, is coming to the Fox Theatre for a limited one-week engagement from Jan. 28 to Feb. 2, 2025 as a part of the Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta 2024/2025 season.

Cathedral Giving By Design will return to Atlanta on January 24-25, 2025, for its third annual fundraiser, following last year's sold-out event. Building on the 50-year legacy of the former Cathedral Antiques Show, January’s weekend event will be a design and entertainment showcase offering a suite of events including a welcome party, live auction, design panel with interior designers and an architect, and tour of homes designed to inspire. Proceeds will support 2025’s Atlanta-based beneficiary Wellspring Living, which provides domestic sex trafficking victims and those at risk (ages 12+) with comprehensive, trauma-informed, victim-centered recovery services through residential programs, community-based programs, and post-program support. The event will support the construction of three welcoming and healing tiny homes on the campus of Wellspring Living to support survivors of sex trafficking and their children, while they receive therapeutic care.