Entries by Liz Attaway

ALL-NEW SHREK THE MUSICAL COMING TO ATLANTA APRIL 6 – 7

Fifth Estate Entertainment and Round Room Live are thrilled to announce that an all-new version of SHREK THE MUSICAL will stop in Atlanta for three performances only April 6 – 7 as part of the Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta 2023/2024 Season. Audiences can expect a SHREK that feels both familiar and refreshingly new, inviting everyone to “fall in love all ogre again.” Tickets will go on sale on Friday, Dec. 15 at 10 a.m. with prices starting at $30.

BALLOON MUSEUM SELECTS ATLANTA AS SECOND NORTH AMERICA STOP – OPENS SATURDAY, 2/17

Atlantans are invited to let their imagination take flight as the first-of-its- kind Balloon Museum makes its highly-anticipated arrival to Pullman Yards on Feb. 17 with its ‘Let’s Fly’ Exhibition. Featuring mind-blowing inflatable installations created by 17 diverse international artists, the large-scale Museum transports visitors into a beautiful world of contemporary art that is meant to be touched, moved and felt.

LES MISERABLES, THE WORLD’S MOST POPULAR MUSICAL , WILL PLAY ATLANTA’S FOX THEATRE FOR ONE WEEK ONLY, JUNE 4 – 9 – TICKETS ON SALE 2/16!

Tickets for Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES, will go on sale Friday, Feb. 16 for its one-week engagement at the Fox Theatre, playing June 4 – 9 as part of the Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta 2023/24 season. Prices start at $34 with a select number of premium tickets available.

ALL-NEW DINO FEST COMING TO STONE MOUNTAIN PARK

Prepare for a prehistoric extravaganza as Stone Mountain Park announces its inaugural Dino Fest event dedicated to all things dinosaurs. This unique festival promises a roaring good time for guests of all ages, with a lineup of dino-mite entertainment that will transport visitors back in time to the age of the dinosaurs.

FOO FIGHTERS, NOAH KAHAN, WEEZER TO HEADLINE SHAKY KNEES 2024

Foo Fighters, Noah Kahan, and Weezer will headline the 2024 edition of Shaky Knees taking place May 3-5 at Central Park in downtown Atlanta. The stacked lineup, known for its impeccable rock curation, features over 60 artists across four stages including Queens of the Stone Age, Arcade Fire, Girl in Red, Billy Idol, The Offspring, Portugal. The Man, Young the Giant, Interpol and many more. Presale tickets are available starting Thursday, November 30th at 10am ET and fans can sign up now for the Presale passcode for the first and best chance to secure 3-Day and 1-Day tickets at the lowest possible price. A general on sale will follow if tickets remain.

SWEETWATER 420 FEST ANNOUNCES LINEUP FEATURING 25+ ARTISTS, APRIL 20 & 21, 2024

Presented by SweetWater Brewing and Pullman Yards, one of Atlanta’s anticipated festivals, SweetWater 420 Fest has announced its lineup for its return April 20 and 21 at Pullman Yards. Known for its eclectic lineup, as well as its charitable and environmental activations, food trucks, artist market, and, of course, beer from the largest craft brewer in the Southeast- this year’s lineup showcases artists of varying genres, from alternative to rock and pop to singer-songwriter, jam, soul, and an indie. 

CELEBRATE THE SEASON OF LOVE IN THE HEART OF ATLANTA

Love is in the air at Atlantic Station’s retail and restaurant district with romantic menus, exclusive shopping deals and heartfelt experiences to celebrate Valentine’s Day. From decadent food and beverage specials at Azotea Cantina and Angry Crab Shack to Galentine’s celebrations at HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern to experiences for the singles “Ready to Mingle” at Atlantic Grill, the 30363 has the perfect lineup of events for an unforgettable experience.

SUMMERHILL SPREADS THE LOVE WITH FESTIVE FEBRUARY HAPPENINGS

This February, the vibrant neighborhood of Summerhill in Atlanta is buzzing with diverse and exciting events and specials, making it the perfect destination for locals and visitors alike. From catering for the big game to unique culinary experiences and Valentine’s Day celebrations, there’s something for everyone in this community.

CITY WINERY TO HOST 2ND ANNUAL TWO MONTH-LONG FUNDRAISER AND CELEBRATION FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH & WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH IN 2024

This February and March, City Winery will host its 2nd year of two month-long initiatives for Black History Month and Women’s History Month, respectively titled “Still I Rise” and “Fierce Light.” Throughout February and March, City Winery will donate a portion of select wine sales to Sounds of Saving, a 501(c)3 music and mental health non-profit that provides awareness, education, resources, and direct paths to treatment—especially for youth and marginalized communities. 

LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL AT WESTSIDE MOTOR LOUNGE’S MARDI GRAS DAY PARTY 

Let the good times roll at Westside Motor Lounge on Saturday, February 10, 2024, during their first-ever Mardi Gras Day Party. Invoking the spirit of the Big Easy, the indoor-outdoor food, beverage and entertainment experience will host an all-day bash featuring authentic sights, sounds and flavors of New Orleans. The party starts promptly at 1 p.m., with an oyster happy hour featuring complimentary chargrilled, roasted and fried oysters until they run out. Chef George Lopez will also be serving up a special N’awlins menu filled with his favorite offerings that will pair perfectly with Big Easy cocktail specials including $5 frozen hurricane slushies, Sazeracs, daiquiris and mint juleps. Party goers will also be treated to high-energy sets by the WML Brass Band along with a soulful soundtrack of New Orleans funk, zydeco, jazz and blues courtesy of DJ Skooter.