Entries by Liz Attaway

INTERCONTINENTAL BUCKHEAD COUPLE’S STAYCATION 2026

The Intercontinental Buckhead is where I would recommend out of town guests stay in Buckhead! John and I had the most amazing couple’s staycation at the Intercontinental Buckhead recently and we know why it was awarded Atlanta’s top hotel according to Travel and Leisure readers. Needless to say, it is our love language with stunning lobby, white glove service, gorgeous rooms, and the amenities the day is long. From The Americano Atlanta Italian restaurant and bar, fitness center, pool, and world class spa with all the perfect touches await for you.

AMATEUR BOXING COMES TO THE 14TH ANNUAL BEER, BOURBON & BBQ FESTIVAL

Beer, Bourbon, & BBQ Festival returns to Atlantic Station on February 28th. Enjoy all those pleasures that true Southerners live by: Beer, Bourbon, Barbeque, Boots, Bacon, Biscuits, and Smoked Beasts! It’s a great day of beer sippin’, bourbon tastin’, music listenin’, cigar smokin’, and barbeque eatin’.

BOND GIRL REVUE: VESPER INTRODUCES ITS NEW MONTHLY DRAG SERIES

Debuting the Bond Girl Revue, Vesper’s new monthly drag series brings high-glamour performances, sharp wit, and undeniable star power to the Atlanta BeltLine every second Tuesday of the month. Equal parts cinematic and camp, the show channels classic Bond Girl energy through a modern drag lens, delivering performances that are confident, commanding, and unapologetically fabulous.

PANDA FEST RETURNS TO ATLANTA APRIL 3-5

 Panda Fest returns to Atlanta for its third year, reinforcing the city’s role as a cornerstone of the festival’s rapid rise into a national destination event. From April 3–5, Atlantic Station’s Pinnacle Lot will once again host the high-energy celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) cuisine, art, performance, and playful panda-themed experiences – expanded with new vendors, programming and immersive experiences for Spring 2026.

AFFPS UNVEILS 2026 SPRING AND SUMMER FESTIVAL LINEUP

As Atlanta moves from spring into the heart of summer, the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces brings art outdoors with a full slate of free festivals across the city’s most loved parks and neighborhoods. Spanning April through August, the season features hundreds of artists, music, local food, family-friendly programming, and easygoing weekends built around browsing, buying, and being outside.

FEBRUARY FUN AWAITS AT THE INTERLOCK

This February, The Interlock is bringing the energy with an exciting grand opening, game-day celebrations, dance lessons and community-driven markets. From the opening of F1 Arcade to Atlanta United watch parties and more, The Interlock continues to be a go-to destination for entertainment.

BACK FOR AN ENCORE: HORIZON THEATRE PRESENTS I CARRY YOUR HEART WITH ME FROM JANUARY 30 – FEBRUARY 15

 Horizon Theatre Company continues its 2025-2026 season with an encore performance of I Carry Your Heart With Me by Jennifer Blackmer, starring Carolyn Cook in her 2025 Suzi Award winning performance. The surprise hit of last season, Horizon reprises the play January 30 – February 15 (press opening February 6) and then brings it to Savannah Repertory Theatre in Savannah, Georgia, Feb 26-March 8. Winner of the prestigious 2024 Steinberg/ATCA New Play Citation, the play centers on Esther, a stenographer inside a top-secret Vietnam-era debriefing room, who has a picture-perfect world until she encounters an airman whose story quite literally changes her life. As she captures the stories of noncommissioned officer and POWs freshly back from the front lines, Esther finds herself smack dab in the middle of a troubling investigation.