NOW BOARDING FOR DEPARTURE SATURDAYS AT ROOFTOP L.O.A.

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 5/5/23

Reservations for Early Ticketing to This Once-a-Month Series Launch Thursday, April 27, 2023


 Take a trip to the world’s hottest destinations without a passport, plane ticket, or carry-on at Slater Hospitality’s award-winning Rooftop L.O.A. This summer, L.O.A. is inviting guests to depart from the ordinary and relive some of their favorite international vacations in the heart of Atlanta with a new summer series, Departure Saturdays. While L.O.A. is already an escape within itself, with coastal inspired décor, gardenesque scenery, and stunning panoramic views of Atlanta’s city skyline, each Departure Saturday will provide guests with an unforgettable experience themed around a different place from across the globe.

Departure Saturdays will completely transport attendees, allowing them to fully immerse themselves in the authentic food, music, and overall culture of well-known global destinations. Taking place once a month all summer long, each event will feature a live DJ playing music that reflects the atmosphere of each city, along with a coordinating laser light display, a menu curated with dishes and cocktails inspired by the city’s authentic cuisine, and entertainment in the form of dancers and unique experiences that match the destination.

Read on for more details for each of Rooftop L.O.A.’s 2023 Departure Saturday dates:

  • May 20, 2023 – St. Tropez: Renowned for its breathtaking beach clubs, luxurious yachts, and exclusive parties, St. Tropez is the ultimate French Riviera getaway. While being a popular jet-setting destination, the coastal town still holds onto its roots and remains a fantastic location for taking in real French culture and history while popping bottles, wearing sunnies, and indulging in decadence.
     
  • June 17, 2023 – Tulum: Tulum’s acclaim has grown immensely over the past few years, with celebrities, influencers, and travel enthusiasts alike adding and checking it off their bucket lists. It’s no wonder as to why with white sand beaches next to beautiful turquoise blue waters and an array of incredible sights, including Mayan Ruins and the iconic “Ven a La Luz,” the Mexican city is a must-visit destination.
     
  • July 15, 2023 – Cape Town: Sitting near the southernmost tip of South Africa, Cape Town is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful places in the world. There are few cities that offer views of nature quite as picturesque as those of Cape Town’s Table Mountain or Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden. Along with magnificent scenery, Cape Town’s experience includes upscale shopping, dining, and distinctive activities.
     
  • August 19, 2023 – Mykonos: The Aegean Island of Mykonos is nothing short of charming. The incredible deep blue waters, immaculate Mediterranean cuisine, and distinguishable views of its white hilltop homes are just some of the elements that make Mykonos such a phenomenal getaway.
     
  • September 30, 2023 – Rio De Janeiro: Lively, colorful, and full of culture, Rio De Janeiro is one of the world’s most recognizable cities. Millions travel to Rio every year for the chance to partake in the biggest celebration on the globe, Brazilian Carnival, but even outside of the famed festival, Rio is a slice of paradise for those who visit.

Rooftop L.O.A.’s departure to St. Tropez is taking flight in partnership with La Fête du Rosé. Produced in the Gulf of St. Tropez with the prestigious winemakers of Saint-Maur, La Fête du Rosé expertly embodies the lifestyle and ethos of the city. As guests enjoy the sounds of St. Tropez with musical selections in the style of Deep House, Amapiano, and more, they’ll experience a taste of the city in the form of La Fête du Rosé. Beverage partnerships and DJs for each Departure Saturday date to be announced.

Guests can escape to each location from 6 p.m. to midnight with cuisine, cocktails, music, and entertainment throughout L.O.A.’s expansive Pool Club, Restaurant, and Grove. Tickets to Atlanta’s hottest summertime event will launch on Thursday April 27, 2023, and can be purchased at www.RooftopLOA.com. General Admission tickets will start at $50.

For more information, visit www.RooftopLOA.com. Photos and interviews are available upon request.

LIVE! AT THE BATTERY ANNOUNCES SUMMER 2023 EVENTS LINEUP

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 5/5/23

Brunch Fest, Marg & Taco Fest, Wine Walk, Brew Fest & More

Live! at the Battery – the entertainment destination located in the heart of The Battery Atlanta – announces its events lineup for Summer 2023, plus ongoing happenings like Diva Drag Brunches and Silent Disco Saturdays. 

  • Live! Goes 90’s (Sat., June 3) – Live! at the Battery is going back in time to the ultimate era of flannel shirts, grunge music and tracksuits. Guests can come get jiggy and relive the nostalgia of their favorite decade as they are transported back to a time of neon lights, mixtapes and iconic pop culture references. The night will include old school hits from a 90’s-themed DJ, adult juice pouches, Instagrammable moments, giveaways and games like Twister and Connect 4 to keep the party going all night long. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind throwback experience – it’s going to be all that and a bag of chips! Tickets are available here. This event is 21+.
  • Brunch Fest Live! (Sat., June 24) – Mimosas and weekend vibes just got bottled up into one unforgettable event! Live! at the Battery is pouring up yet another new day party, Brunch Fest Live! Time to strut into a fun-filled day of brunchtails, bites and brunch fun. Guests can walk in with a complimentary mimosa, dance and sing along with the SADBrunch Divas Drag Show and create memories at various photo ops. Tickets available here. This event is 21+
  • Marg & Taco Fest Live! (Sat., July 22) – Sponsored by Topo Chico, Live! at the Battery is bringing a new, flavorful event to the Battery Atlanta with their inaugural Marg & Taco Fest! Celebrate the classic pairing with mouthwatering tacos served up by local food trucks, booths and restaurants, while sipping on refreshing margarita flavors. Guests can dance to live music, shop with local vendors and retailers, snap memorable photos and play games during this epic summer fest. Tickets will be available soon. Guests can sign up here to receive early access to tickets. This event is 21+
  • Atlanta Wine Walk (Sat., Aug. 12) – Marking the event of the summer, Live! at the Battery will welcome Atlantans and visitors alike to uncork and unwind at their third-annual 21+ wine festival Atlanta Wine Walk. Alongside music from a local DJ and a live band, festival-goers will sip, taste and enjoy wines from a variety of winemakers. Guests can sign up here to receive early access to tickets. This event is 21+
  • Live! ATL Brew Fest (Sun., Sept. 23) – Live! at the Battery is teaming up again with Athens-based brewery Terrapin Beer Co. to host the third-annual Brew Fest on Saturday, September 23 at The Battery Atlanta. Bringing together beer enthusiasts and brewers, the event invites attendees to taste over 100 beers, listen to live music on The Plaza stage, shop items from local vendors, play games and more. Guests can sign up here to receive early access to tickets. This event is 21+

More details and tickets will be available here soon. 

A one-of-a-kind place to catch sports, dine in style, sip cold beer and craft cocktails, play games and do a bit of bull riding and line dancing, Live! at the Battery plays host to some of Atlanta’s most fun food and drink events. Ongoing happenings include:

  • Girls Night Out with food and drink specials every Thursday from 8pm-midnight
  • Freedom Friday, which welcomes military personnel, vets, first responders and public service members to skip the line, get free cover (credentials required) and enjoy drink specials every first Friday of the month.
  • Silent Saturday, inviting guests to grab a pair of headphones and get in the groove with beats from local DJs
  • Beer Garden Wednesdays featuring refreshing beer, appetizer specials, entertaining patio games and live local musicians at the newly reimaged Blue Moon Beer Garden
  • and more!

ILLUMINARIUM ATLANTA ADDS AN INTERACTIVE JAMES WEBB TELESCOPE EXPERIENCE TO SPACE: A JOURNEY TO THE MOON & BEYOND

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 5/5/23

For the first time ever, guests will be immersed in the incredible James Webb Space Telescope imagery, at a scale never seen before

In honor of National Space Day on May 5, Illuminarium is launching an entirely new addition to its wildly popular SPACE spectacle, featuring an interactive James Webb Space Telescope experience. The new addition to the Illuminarium SPACE experience showcases cosmic views from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), the largest and most groundbreaking telescope ever built. Illuminarium’s high-tech animation systems and 360-degree fully immersive screens provide viewers with a never-before-seen perspective and scale of the James Webb imagery.  

Beyond being immersed in the extraordinary images that the JWST sent back to earth, Illuminarium guests will also see first-hand the dramatic unfurling and deployment of the JWST in deep space — how a telescope the size of a football field that was crammed into a rocket less than 30 feet in diameter came to life.  Some have described the unfolding of the JWST to that of an origami creation or like a remote-controlled opening of a gigantic Swiss army knife.  Illuminarium guests will see an extraordinary 3-D recreation of this amazing technological feat.

“We are thrilled to bring this enhanced version of our SPACE experience to our guests,” said Alan Greenberg, CEO of Illuminarium. “The James Webb Space Telescope is a remarkable tour de force, allowing us to see the universe in ways we’ve never seen before.  And, when you see it at the awesome scale Illuminarium provides, it simply takes your breath away.”

The Illuminarium SPACE experience is driven by an unprecedented blend of technology, including 4K laser projection, 3-D audio, LIDAR based interactivity, in-floor sensation-creating haptics, and even scent, bringing unique authenticity to the immersive experience. Guests should also know that strobe effects, gentle floor vibration, immersive sound, and realistic & responsive projection may all be part of the show they experience. 

A Special “After Dark” James Webb Experience (21+)

On Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, Illuminarium Atlanta will be bringing a special interactive James Webb Space Telescope addition to it’s 21+ SPACE After Dark experience.  

SPACE After Dark guests will have the opportunity to interact with Cosmic Cliffs, Tarantula Nebulas, The Southern Ring, Pillars of Creation, and more. Using a wave of the hand, viewers can literally affect what they see on the Illuminarium walls.  Simply walk by the star filled Pillars of Creation, and new colors and sights will be revealed – creating an immersive experience like no other. 

Booking your voyage to SPACE

The addition of the James Webb imagery is part of Illuminarium’s ongoing commitment to providing visitors with the most immersive and innovative experiences possible. With cutting-edge technology, breathtaking visuals, and a truly unique atmosphere, Illuminarium is quickly becoming one of Atlanta’s top destinations for entertainment and education.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit illuminarium.com

DINO SAFARI EXTENDED SUMMER HOURS!

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 5/1/23

Immersive dinosaur experience entertains and transports families back to prehistoric ages Announcing Extended Summer Hours Starting May 29

 Dino Safari: A Walk-Thru Adventure has delighted families in the Metro Atlanta area since 2021 and is the perfect experiential family walk-through attraction for an engaging and educational escape. The exhibit is welcoming even more family fun, with extended hours for the summertime, starting May 29 and continuing through Sept. 4.

Imagine Exhibitions launched this dinosaur-filled indoor experience for local families and visitors to get up-close-and-personal with larger-than-life animatronic dinosaurs and the most fascinating, fan-favorite prehistoric inhabitants! Dino Safari: A Walk-Thru Adventure is open at North Point Mall in Alpharetta and tickets are on sale now at DinoSafari.com. 

“If you have a dinosaur fan at home this is a must see for locals and tourists,” said Tom Zaller, CEO of Imagine Exhibitions. “See enormous animatronic dinosaurs, real fossils, interactive games, virtual reality, and incredible science, all in one place! Dino Safari is the perfect activity for dinosaur fans of all ages to become immersed in an entertaining and educational globetrotting dinosaur adventure.” 

In this walk-through adventure, visitors meet and interact with more than 30 dinosaurs including the T. rex of North America and the Spinosaurus from Africa. Built with fun in mind but backed by world class paleontologists, this exhibition has it all. With real science, incredible installations, and realistic moving animatronics, Dino Safari will transport visitors back millions of years to meet these prehistoric creatures in replicas of their natural habitats.

Located in North Point Mall on the upper level, the experience showcases how dinosaurs evolved over time and offers hands-on challenges for visitors to solve, along with depictions of natural elements that often occurred during this time, such as earthquakes. The thrilling adventure features captivating virtual reality technology, spectacular installations, and interactive activities for children. 

The exhibition was created by Atlanta-based Imagine Exhibitions in collaboration with world-renowned Ph.D. Dinosaur Paleontologist Gregory M. Erickson, who is one of only 150 full-time professional dinosaur paleontologists in the world. It’s currently exciting audiences in Boston, San Antonio and Las Vegas as well as Atlanta.

For more information about DINO SAFARI, visit DinoSafari.com. 

CONNECT WITH DINO SAFARI:
https://www.facebook.com/DinoSafariWalkThru
https://www.instagram.com/dinosafariusa/ 
#DINOSAFARI

LOCATION:
North Point Mall, Upper Level – 1000 North Point Circle, Alpharetta, GA 30022

Extended summer hours begin May 29 and continue through September 4

Hours Prior to May 29
SUNDAY 12:00 PM TO 7:00 PM
MONDAY CLOSED
TUESDAY CLOSED
WEDNESDAY 11:00 AM TO 7:00 PM
THURSDAY 11:00 AM TO 7:00 PM
FRIDAY 11:00 AM TO 8:00 PM
SATURDAY 11:00 AM TO 8:00 PM

Extended Summer Hours Starting May 29 and continuing through Sept. 4
SUNDAY 12:00 PM TO 7:00 PM
MONDAY 11:00 AM TO 7:00 PM
TUESDAY 11:00 AM TO 7:00 PM
WEDNESDAY 11:00 AM TO 7:00 PM
THURSDAY 11:00 AM TO 7:00 PM
FRIDAY 11:00 AM TO 8:00 PM
SATURDAY 11:00 AM TO 8:00 PM

KICK OFF MAY AT ATLANTIC STATION WITH THESE SENSATIONAL EVENTS

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 5/1/23

Gather to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo, March for Babies & the Highly Anticipated Museum of Illusions Opening

Have no fear, May is here! With schools getting out and the weather heating up, we can’t wait to be outside all season long. This month, some of the city’s best happenings will take place at Atlantic Station, in addition to several kid-friendly programs, making Atlantic Station the place to be.

This month will also feature the grand opening of the Museum of Illusions on-site at Atlantic Station, offering visitors an interactive and immersive journey through the world of optical illusions and mystifying puzzles with over 80 exhibits to explore.

“We have all kinds of fun in store this May,” said Treina Lewis, Marketing Director of Atlantic Station. “We are elated to host several incredible festivities for guests in addition to our ongoing roster of lively programming. With numerous happenings on our property taking place outdoors, spring and summer bring a certain zest to the atmosphere at Atlantic Station and are among our most popular seasons.”

The Atlantic Station May Calendar of Events includes:

Friday, May 5: CINCO DE DRINKO
Located at Azotea Cantina | 11 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. EDT
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Azotea Cantina! Enjoy $9 House Margaritas, $7 Tequila shots, a live DJ and more! Guests can even enter to win a Caribbean Cruise trip for TWO! Click here for more info.

Saturday, May 6: MARCH OF DIMES –MARCH FOR BABIES: A MOTHER OF A MOVEMENT
Located in the Pinnacle Lot | 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. EDT
This year, March for Babies: A Mother of a Movement™ has a bold new vision. More than just a walk, it’s your entry into making a visible difference in your community now and for generations to come. Participate in March for Babies, and lift communities for health equity, opening the door for all moms to have access to care and protecting the health of families by pushing for their rights. Click here to register and for more info.

Tuesday, May 9:  TOT SPOT: FIRE SAFETY STATION
Located on the Atlantic Green | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.  EDT
Tot Spot returns to Atlantic Station with lots of fun activities for toddlers. Bring the littles this month to learn about fire safety on the Green! The Atlanta Fire Rescue Department will be stopping by with their BIG red fire truck to teach about the tools and suits that they use to keep the community safe. Guests can also enjoy free crafts, pre-packaged snacks and more! This event is designed for children ages 5 and under and is free to attend. Click here for more info.

Saturday, May 13:  TAPAS N’ TAPS FESTIVAL
Located in the Pinnacle Lot | 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. EDT
The Tacos N’ Taps Festival will take guests south of the border for some foodie fun! This “all-you-care-to taste” Beer and Tequila Festival offers up some of Atlanta’s best tacos and mexican food, the best dancing music from Atlanta area bands, margaritas, contests and other fun surprises. Click here for tickets and more info.

Thursday, May 18:  SCREEN ON THE GREEN: HUGO (2011)
Located on the Atlantic Green | 6:30 p.m. EDT
Make outdoor movie viewing a new tradition this summer at Atlantic Station’s Screen on the Green! Each month in the summer, the Atlantic Green will feature a different family-friendly film on a large outdoor screen. Bring your blankets or chairs and choose your own place to sit on the lawn. Click here for more info.

Friday, May 19:  MUSEUM OF ILLUSIONS GRAND OPENING
Located at 264 19th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30363 | More details to come
Are you ready for a fascinating adventure? Embark on an interactive and immersive journey through the world of optical illusions and mystifying puzzles at the Museum of Illusions Grand Opening! With over 80 exhibits to explore, guests can expect to be mesmerized by fascinating illusions, holograms and gravity-defying spaces with educational opportunities at their fingertips. Click here for more info.

Oh wait, there’s more! In addition to these magnificent May events, Atlantic Station provides several weekly happenings, allowing visitors to participate in the outdoor fun all month long.

Every Wednesday:  WELLNESS WEDNESDAY
Located around the Atlantic Green | Every Wednesday | 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. EDT
Wellness Wednesday is back with new and exciting fitness classes! Grab your workout buddy and get ready to enjoy FREE outdoor wellness classes each week. This season will offer a variety of workouts from relaxing yoga to intense boot camps and Salsa dancing. Click here for more info.

Wednesday, May 3 – Sound Bath | Yoga 
Wednesday, May 10 – Effect Fitness
Wednesday, May 17 – FUEL with Rob Owens
Wednesday, May 24 – Salsa with Salsalanta
Wednesday, May 31 – Sound Bath | Yoga

Every Wednesday:  LUNCH TIME JAZZ SERIES
Located on the Atlantic Green | Every Wednesday | 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. EDT  
Join us every Wednesday for Lunch Time Jazz, featuring Jazz artist Gary Harris! Grab a bite from one of our delicious restaurants and meet us in the Green for smooth tunes and good vibes. This event is free to the public. Click here for more info.

Every Weekend:  CREATOR’S MARKET
Located in the Retail District | Every Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Every Sunday 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. EDT  
Atlantic Station Creator’s Market returns this month, featuring an additional Friday Market date on May 5 (4 p.m. to 10 p.m.), and a Memorial Day Market on Monday, May 29 (12 p.m. to 7 p.m.) Shop locally and celebrate Atlanta’s unstoppable creativity. Find festive art, jewelry, couture and more, all while supporting the makers of the South. Click here for more info.

THE AVENUE PEACHTREE CITY TO HOST “TOUCH-A-TRUCK” EVENT

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 5/1/23

Donations raised at event will benefit family of local hero

Thursday, May 4 5-7pm

WHO:                                     The Avenue Peachtree City is hosting a ‘Touch-a-Truck’ event for the Peachtree City community.

WHAT:                                Come explore larger-than-life trucks, heavy construction and public safety equipment at The Avenue! Family and friends are invited to explore local trucks, meet vehicle owners and operators while learning more about them. The event is free and open to the public.

                                                Vehicles and equipment in attendance include:

●     School bus

●     Police vehicles

●     SWAT vehicles

●     Fire truck

●     Ambulance

●     Grapple truck

●     Tow trucks

●     Skid steer

●     Mini excavator

●     Heavy construction equipment

●     Mulcher

●     80’s-themed food truck

All donations raised at the event will go directly to the family of Toby Bowden, the driver of Parker’s Towing tow truck who attended the event last year. Toby, a retired Marine, father and soon to be husband lost his life while doing his job March 15th, 2023.

ROSWELL MUSIC FESTIVAL 2023

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 5/1/23

Saturday, May 20 1pm to 11 pm

Tickets here.

Roswell Music Festival is a one-day, ticketed event. Six bands will be performing in historic downtown Roswell. Music will include original and tribute bands covering classic rock, soul, funk, country, and blues. Local businesses and vendors will be selling food, beverages, and their wares. Gate City Brewing will provide General Admission beer sales. Sponsorships are available. The event will be held rain or shine. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Gold Star Mentors.

TICKETS
• $55.00 Early Bird (through April 7)
• $140.00 VIP✽
• $70.00 General Admission (begins Saturday, April 8)
✽VIP Tickets include complimentary food and drinks as well as private bathrooms
and high-top tables under the tent. Spirits provided by Cathead Distillery; Craft

beer from Variant Brewing Company!

LINEUP
1:00-2:00PM — TROY (DOHERTY)
2:30-3.30PM — THE HIGHWAYMEN SHOW
(JOHNNY CASH, WILLIE NELSON, WAYLON JENNINGS & KRIS KRISTOFFERSON
TRIBUTE)
4:00-5:00PM — FRANKLY SCARLET (GRATEFUL DEAD TRIBUTE)
5:30-6.30PM — FUNK YOU
7:00-8:00PM — END OF THE LINE (THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND TRIBUTE)

8:30-10:00PM — SOUTHERN AVENUE

SPRING INTO MAY WITH HALCYON’S BLOOMING EVENTS

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 5/1/23

Halcyon invites the community to play, shop, dine and experience what’s new at the mixed-use village

April showers bring May flowers and that rings true at Halcyon, Forsyth County’s mixed-use village. To celebrate the warm weather, Halcyon is hosting a calendar full of events throughout May. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a margarita in hand at one of the many parties hosted by Halcyon restaurants. The Spring Artists Market returns with a variety of more than 55 talented artisans. Kick off the weekend at Halcyon singing and dancing along to live music at Groovin’ on the Green. The animals of North Georgia Wildlife Park are returning this month for Farm Animal Yoga on Village Green. This Mother’s Day, treat the mother figure in your life to a tasty brunch at one of the delicious eateries in the village. There’s plenty to do and something for everyone at Halcyon in May.

The full May events schedule is outlined below:

Halcyon Kids Club

Wednesdays in May from 10 a.m. – noon

Preschoolers are invited to play and make new friends at Halcyon’s free Kids Club! Enjoy rotating activities each week ranging from arts and crafts, dance, animal encounters, story time, puppet shows, music and so much more. Themes and activities vary each week and will be announced on Halcyon’s Facebook page and Instagram stories. A parent or guardian is required to stay with each child during the event. Afterwards, enjoy lunch or a sweet treat at one of Halcyon’s kid-friendly restaurants. For more information, visit the Halcyon Facebook event page.

Cinco de Mayo Festival at Eclipse di Luna

Friday, May 5 from 1 p.m. – 2 a.m.

Indulge in a taco station, delicious drink specials from multiple bars and Mexican souvenir giveaways at Eclipse di Luna’s Cinco de Mayo festival! Several DJs will be spinning energetic tunes from 1 p.m. until 2 a.m. along with live music performed by a local band from 7 to 10 p.m. For more information, visit the Halcyon Facebook event page.

Cinco de Mayo at HOBNOB

Friday, May 5 at 6:30 p.m.

Grab your crew and head over to HOBNOB’s Cinco de Mayo party! Guests can take advantage of the flavorful taco and margarita specials on the patio bar. Dance the night away to Catalina Sabrosa, a live Latin seven-piece band. Reservations are encouraged, but are not required. There will be no cover fee for entrance. For more information, visit the Halcyon Facebook event page.

Cinco de Mayo at CT Cantina & Taqueria

Friday, May 5 from 5 – 10 p.m.

Join CT Cantina & Taqueria for the third annual Cinco de Mayo Street Festival! Enjoy delicious premium margaritas, CT’s classic menu items, hot dogs from The Original Hot Dog Factory and tunes spun by DJ The Black Amigo. Bring the little ones for exciting entertainment and activities, including thrilling stilt walkers, talented jugglers, balloon twisters, fire baton twirlers and face painting. For more information, visit the Halcyon Facebook event page. 

Groovin’ on the Green

Fridays and Saturdays in May from 6 – 9 p.m.

Celebrate the weekend by dancing and singing along to live musical performances on Village Green. Enjoy local musicians across a variety of genres playing top hits. On the last Saturday of each month, Cherry Street Brewpub will host live music on its patio adjacent to Village Green. Guests can treat themselves to a craft brew and groove to live music playing all around the village! Halcyon has an open container policy, however outside food or beverages are prohibited. For more information, visit the Halcyon Facebook event page.

Spring Artists Market

Saturday, May 6 and Sunday, May 7 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Halcyon’s Spring Artists Market returns with more than 55 talented local artisans! From jewelry, pottery, wood crafts, home decor, pet products and candles, it’ll be impossible to leave without taking home something new – especially with Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, graduations and year-end teacher gifts around the corner. Stay for the day and shop around Halcyon’s locally owned boutiques while enjoying live music. In addition, guests can enjoy a permanent jewelry pop-up, fresh flower vendors or take home a new furry best friend when Furkids Animal Rescue is onsite. For more information, visit the Halcyon Facebook event page.  

Yappy Hour

Thursday, May 11 from 5 – 7 p.m.

Bring your furry friend and join Halcyon on Village Green for Yappy Hour on Thursdays of each month! Enjoy delicious treats, doggy booze and adorable, adoptable pups from Furkids Animal Rescue and Shelters. For more information, visit the Halcyon Facebook event page. 

Farm Animal Yoga

Saturday, May 13 at 10 and 11 a.m. 

Mooove on over to Halcyon for Farm Animal Yoga, featuring live animals from North Georgia Wildlife Park! Treat your mind and body to a relaxing session of yoga appropriate for all skill levels, accompanied by adorable furry friends. Participants must bring their own yoga mat and are welcome to pause and take photos with the animals during the session. For more information or to fill out the waiver prior to class, visit the Halcyon Facebook event page.

Mother’s Day Weekend at Halcyon

Friday, May 12 through Sunday, May 14

Celebrate the mother figure in your life with an outing to Halcyon! The mixed-use village is hosting a weekend full of activities to make it a Mother’s Day weekend to remember. Get your groove on at Groovin’ on the Green with live musical performances by Aspen Countryman on Friday, former The Voice contestant Sasha Hurtado on Saturday and talented violinist Michelle Winters on Sunday. On Saturday at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., show off your inner yogi and share some laughs with adorable goats and other animals at Farm Animal Yoga on Village Green. Gussied Up Flower Truck will also be on Village Green building fresh flower bouquets on Saturday from noon until 8 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. Cap off the special weekend indulging in a wonderful Mother’s Day brunch at one of the delicious restaurants at Halcyon! For more information, visit the Halcyon Facebook event page.

Tea & Tutus Event at Tutu School

Sunday, May 14th at 4:00 PM

Enjoy a mother daughter day at Tutu School’s Tea & Tutu’s event! Each ticket purchase includes one cookie and a cookie decorating class with It’s a Sweet Life Bakery, a tutu from Tutu School, an adorable tea party, a sweet photoshoot with the mother figure you’re celebrating and a special Mother’s Day craft. Additional cookies to decorate are available for purchase. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the event ticketing page.

Mother’s Day Brunch at Cherry Street Brewpub

Sunday, May 14 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Cherry Street Brewpub has partnered with Society Boutique for a special Mother’s Day brunch! Enjoy mimosas and classic brunch menu items while shopping at Society Boutique’s pop-up booth with permanent jewelry. Available online is a special bundle for $179 that includes your brunch reservation, two permanent bracelets to match with mom, two mimosas and two brunch entrees. Tax and tip are included in the total price. After brunch, enjoy live music on Village Green from noon to 3 p.m. For more information, visit the Halcyon Facebook event page.

The Hacker Run 5k & Dog Dash

Sunday, May 21 at 8:30 a.m.

The Hacker 5k and Dog Dash is held in memory of local community supporter Jeffrey Hacker, who passed away after completing a 5k race in June 2019. The community is invited to participate and bring their dogs to run or walk with them. Registered dogs will receive a custom race bandana and a finisher medal. Humans will receive a medal and a long sleeve tee. All dogs must be up-to-date on vaccinations, on a leash of 6 feet or less in length and non-aggressive. Proceeds from the race will directly benefit the Humane Society of Forsyth County, an organization Jeffrey was a passionate supporter of. For more information or to register, visit the Halcyon Facebook event page. 

CINCO DE MAYO 2023

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 4/24/23

ATLANTA RESTAURANTS BRING OUT THE OLÉ FOR CINCO DE MAYO

Authentic Dishes, Creative Cocktails and Live Entertainment Mark the Festive Holiday on May 5

Cinco de Mayo is a popular holiday celebrated on May 5 every year to commemorate the Mexican Army’s victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. In Atlanta, many restaurants and bars offer specials and celebrations to mark the occasion. From authentic Mexican cuisine to creative cocktails, there’s something for everyone. Whether looking to indulge in a delicious margarita or try some spicy salsa, Atlanta’s Cinco de Mayo celebrations are not to be missed.

For the most happening fiesta in Buckhead, guests can head to Chido & Padre’s. The lively eatery will open at 2 p.m. on May 5 and stay open late serving its menu of authentic Mexican dishes along with drink features. A DJ amps up the fun from 6-10 p.m. Make reservations online.

HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern at Halcyon in Alpharetta is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with a party at its patio bar. Starting at 6:30 p.m. rain or shine, guests will enjoy festive dancing to the Latin seven-piece band “Catalina Sabrosa” and margaritas and taco specials. HOBNOB’s other locations—Brookhaven, Dunwoody, and Atlantic Station—also are celebrating the day with live entertainment and drink specials. Reservations can be made online.

Rreal Tacos—with locations in Midtown, West Midtown, Chamblee, and Sandy Springs—offers the authentic taste of Mexican street food along with a selection of more than 200 tequilas and over 100 mezcals. Guests can start the dining experience with seasoned elote, and for the main course choose from the variety of tacos topped with fresh meats or quesadillas created with ingredients sourced from Mexico. While the meal is being prepared, Rreal Tacos spices up the fiesta with a selection of handcrafted margaritas or other cocktails. Reservations can be made online.

For those who keep glasses raised, Tin Lizzy’s Cantina celebrates for five days with Cinco Days of Cinco. From May 3-7, all locations are offering $7 El Jimador margaritas and 32-ounce Dos Equis drafts for $7.  Guests can take the fiesta home with to-go orders placed online.

Cinco de Mayo Festival at Eclipse di Luna

Friday, May 5 from 1 p.m. – 2 a.m.

Indulge in a taco station, delicious drink specials from multiple bars and Mexican souvenir giveaways at Eclipse di Luna’s Cinco de Mayo festival! Several DJs will be spinning energetic tunes from 1 p.m. until 2 a.m. along with live music performed by a local band from 7 to 10 p.m. For more information, visit the Halcyon Facebook event page.

Cinco de Mayo at HOBNOB

Friday, May 5 at 6:30 p.m.

Grab your crew and head over to HOBNOB’s Cinco de Mayo party! Guests can take advantage of the flavorful taco and margarita specials on the patio bar. Dance the night away to Catalina Sabrosa, a live Latin seven-piece band. Reservations are encouraged, but are not required. There will be no cover fee for entrance. For more information, visit the Halcyon Facebook event page.

Cinco de Mayo at CT Cantina & Taqueria

Friday, May 5 from 5 – 10 p.m.

Join CT Cantina & Taqueria for the third annual Cinco de Mayo Street Festival! Enjoy delicious premium margaritas, CT’s classic menu items, hot dogs from The Original Hot Dog Factory and tunes spun by DJ The Black Amigo. Bring the little ones for exciting entertainment and activities, including thrilling stilt walkers, talented jugglers, balloon twisters, fire baton twirlers and face painting. For more information, visit the Halcyon Facebook event page. 

Friday, May 5: CINCO DE DRINKO
Located at Azotea Cantina | 11 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. EDT
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Azotea Cantina! Enjoy $9 House Margaritas, $7 Tequila shots, a live DJ and more! Guests can even enter to win a Caribbean Cruise trip for TWO! Click here for more info.

Fri., May 5 – Humble Pie Cinco de Mayo Specials

Humble Pie is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with food and drink specials in addition to their regular menu. Guests can enjoy classic and flavored margaritas – think mango, watermelon, prickly pear and more – a tequila old fashioned and a Palomate with Camarena Reposado, coconut liqueur, grapefruit, sage, agave & ginger beer along with the following savory dishes and desserts.

  • Humble Papas Bravas – fries, chipotle crema, cotija, paprika salt
  • Spicy Short Rib Torta Sandwich – black beans, pickled jalapeño, avocado, LTO
  • Street Corn Pizza – mozzarella, cotija, jalapeño, lime crema
  • Cinnamon Sugar Churros with spiced chocolate dipping sauce
  • Coconut Tres Leches Cake with passion fruit & lime meringue

Mango Tequila Paleta Popsicle with tajin spice

Fri., May 5 – H+H Cinco de Mayo

The Inman Park restaurant and bar will be pouring tequila and mezcal margaritas, Lunazul shorties and Tecate to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.

FIRST ART FRIDAY, RNB SOULFEST, WEDNESDAY, WINDDOWN, AND CAR CULTURE ATL EVENTS THIS SPRING AND SUMMER

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 4/24/23

The Arts First Friday

May 5 at Underground Atlanta

The #1 Music, Food & Arts event in Atlanta is back every First Friday from 9pm – Until 4am. Last event was incredible, and we are doing it even bigger this time!

JOIN US, AND A HOST OF GREAT DJS, ARTISTS, CREATIVES & LIVE PERFORMERS FOR A ONE-OF-A-KIND IMMERSIVE ARTISTIC EXPERIENCE!

Come to the biggest Music & Arts Festival in Atlanta and enjoy a fun-filled night with fine arts, live music, poetry, film, fashion, delicious food, drinks, and performances.

Featuring some of Atlanta’s hottest DJs & artists, grab some delicious food/drinks, listen to live music and dance the night away.

Our meticulously curated selection of artists will also showcase their work in various media, including film, fashion, poetry, paintings, photography & sculpture and more to create a truly immersive multimedia experience.

*Tickets are going fast. Get yours now to guarantee admission. Early arrival is suggested. *

Tickets run $0-$25. Info here.

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RNB Soulfest – Saturday, May 13 and Sunday, May 14

Piedmont Park, noon to 11pm

Our souls need healing after these past few years, we’ve lost loved ones and lost hope. What better way to heal the soul then a safe space with good Soul and RnB music. A event with good food, music, wellness and healing vendors, games and more. Come join us for Atlanta’s R&B and Soul Picnic in the heart of the city at Piedmont Park Midtown. We will be playing the best of Classic and New R&b and Soul Music Bring your own cooler (No Glass). This event will be from noon untill 11pm, Saturday and Sunday.

Tickets range from $25 and GA to $365 for groups. Cooler passes are $100 for food and non-alcholic beverages.

All ticket information here.

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Wednesday Winddown at Underground Atlanta

Every Wednesday 5 pm to 9 pm

Savor delicious bites, sip on your favorite drinks, and dance to the soulful beats of the greatest R&B and soul hits. 

With live performances, comedic acts, and exciting games, this is the perfect way to beat the midweek blues. Hear mixes from Dj Chigga, Dj weez and more. 

Don’t miss this chance to unwind and have a blast. Wind Down Wednesday is the perfect way to beat the midweek blues, make memories with friends, and have a night to remember. 

Grab your tickets now and get ready to dance the night away with friends! 

Tickets here and are $0 to $250.

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UPTOWN CAR CLUB PRESENTS : CAR CULTURE ATL BEATS+WHIPS+LIFE

Friday, June 9- Sunday, June 11

On June 9 – 11, 2023, The Uptown Car Club and our partners at Sharpe Creative and Paid In Full will kick off three days of events celebrating the culture created by Hip-Hop’s original generation around our love of cars, music and fellowship. We are extending a national invitation, not just to other car clubs, but to all those who are looking to share an elevated experiences around like minded individuals. After 3 years curating events in Atlanta, the Uptown Car Club has curated a line-up of events that is sure to create lasting bonds and memories.

Agenda

FRIDAY NIGHT MOVIES ,BEATS, AND WHIPS : UNDERGROUND ATLANTA

SATURDAY CAR CULTURE ATL BLOCK PARTY : UNDERGROUND ATLANTA PLAZA

SUNDAY CAR CULTURE ATL DAY PARTY: SUITE LOUNGE

SUNDAY CAR CULTURE ATL RALLY RIDE OUT : PERIMETER MALL PARKING

Tickets run $15-$1200 and info here.