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FEBRUARY FUN AWAITS AT THE INTERLOCK

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 2/3/26

Enjoy a month full of happenings at the West Midtown mixed-use destination

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.

The Interlock’s full February events lineup is outlined below:

F1 Arcade Grand Opening

Friday, Feb. 6 from 5 to 11 p.m. 

Start your engines and step into this adrenaline-pumping experience where high-speed racing meets next-level fun. Compete against friends on immersive racing simulators, then refuel with delicious bites and craft beverages to keep you energized between laps. Whether you’re racing to win or just here for the vibes, F1 Arcade is your new go-to destination for competition, food and fun. Stay tuned on The Interlock’s Instagram and Facebook for more details. 

Atlanta United Season Opener Watch Party

Saturday, Feb. 21 from 3 to 7 p.m.

Atlanta United is back, and the 2026 season kicks off at The Interlock! Join Retreat by The Gathering Spot to cheer on Atlanta United with a live match showing, high-energy entertainment, soccer simulator and more fan-fueled fun throughout the day. Come rep the Five Stripes, bring your crew and kick off the 2026 season in style! To RSVP, visit the event page.

Line Dancing with Melissa

Sunday, Feb. 15 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Kick back and cut loose with Melissa Klein for a fun-filled afternoon of line dancing! Participants can enjoy great music, easy-to-follow moves and plenty of laughs. Grab your friends and dance your way into a feel-good Sunday! Stay tuned on The Interlock’s Instagram and Facebook for more details. 

Westies in the City: West Coast Swing

Sunday, February 8th from 2:30pm-4:30pm *Every 2nd Sunday

Join The Interlock for an energetic West Coast Swing session led by experienced dancer Melissa Klein. Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn the basics or a seasoned dancer ready to show off your moves, this event is for you. Tickets are $10. Stay tuned on The Interlock’s Instagram and Facebook for more details. 

Westside Market

Saturday, Feb. 7 & 21 from noon to 8 p.m.

Support local businesses at this month’s West Side Market located on The Highline at The Interlock! Connect with the West Midtown community by shopping vintage goods, jewelry, clothing and more, featuring entertainment from local artists and DJs.  Stay tuned on The Interlock’s Instagram and Facebook for more details. 

Gurl to Girl Women’s Makers Market

Saturday, Feb. 14 & 28 from 4 to 9 p.m.

Shop local and empower women entrepreneurs at the Gurl 2 Girl for Women’s Makers Market on The Highline at The Interlock. Explore handmade goods by talented women-owned businesses in the community while you network with like-minded individuals. Stay tuned on The Interlock’s Instagram and Facebook for more details.

Happy Hour at Puttshack

Monday through Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m.

Happy Hour just got better at Puttshack! From 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, guests can pick from a selection of appetizers, including Southwest Chicken Quesadillas, Onion Dip, Loaded Tots and Nashville Hot Bao Buns for just $6 each. Plus, get half off your second game. For more information, follow Puttchack on Instagram.

UPCOMING SPRING YORK PROMOTION EVENTS

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 2/2/26

Flavors of New York, Flavors of Chicago, and RNB Soul Healing Picnic!

FLAVORS OF NEW YORK

Saturday, March 28, 2006

Location: Princeton Lakes (behind camp creek market place in Atlanta)

Tickets: Early bird tickets are only $10 Tickets are available at www.flavorsofnewyork.com

FLAVORS OF NEW YORK: ATL Edition!
🗽 A Taste of the Big Apple… Right Here in Atlanta! 🍎

Get ready, ATL! We’re bringing the flavor, culture, and energy of New York City to the South with Flavors of New York—a one-day festival that captures the sights, sounds, and tastes of the 5 Boroughs, all set against the beautiful backdrop of Princeton Lakes Park behind Camp Creek Marketplace.

Join us for a day packed with East Coast flavor, Southern hospitality, and nonstop vibes. This isn’t just an event—it’s a full-on NYC experience, curated for everyone who reps the boroughs, misses home, or just wants to vibe with the best of what New York has to offer.

  • Live DJs & Music Performances featuring classic New York hip-hop, R&B, dancehall, and more from the boroughs to the bricks
  • Local Vendors & Food Trucks serving iconic eats and creative goods from Brooklyn to the Boogie Down
  • Drinks, Cocktails & Games in chill zones

Whether you’re from the North, the South, or just down for a good time—this is where the culture comes alive.

FLAVORS OF CHICAGO

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Location: Princeton Lakes (behind camp creek market place in Atlanta)

Tickets: Early bird tickets are only $10 at www.flavorsofchicago.com

call to action:  Early bird tickets are only $10 at www.flavorsofchicago.com

FLAVORS OF CHICAGO: ATL Edition!
🗽 A Taste of the Big Apple… Right Here in Atlanta! 🍎

Get ready, ATL! We’re bringing the flavor, culture, and energy of Chicago to the South with Flavors of Chicago—a one-day festival that captures the sights, sounds, and tastes of chicago, all set against the beautiful backdrop of Princeton Lakes Park behind Camp Creek Marketplace.

Join us for a day packed with East Coast flavor, Southern hospitality, and nonstop vibes. This isn’t just an event—it’s a full-on Chicago experience, curated for everyone who reps chicago, misses home, or just wants to vibe with the best of what Chicago has to offer.

  • Live DJs & Music Performances featuring classic CHICAGO House, hip-hop, R&B, dancehall, and more from the boroughs to the bricks
  • Local Vendors & Food Trucks serving iconic eats and creative goods from The Chi to the Boogie Down
  • Drinks, Cocktails & Games in chill zones

Whether you’re from the North, the South, or just down for a good time—this is where the culture comes alive

RNB SOUL HEALING PICNIC

Saturday, May 9, 2026

Location: Shirley Franklin Park in Atlanta

Tickets: Early bird tickets are only $25 Get our tickets now at www.Rnbsoulpicnic.com

Info: Back for a 5th year.  The largest mother’s day festival in the south dedicated to family and mental wellness. 

Our AND OUR MOTHERS souls need another round of healing after this past year, 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. An event with good food, music, wellness and healing vendors, games and more. Come join us for Atlanta’s Soul Healing Picnic at one of the most beautiful spots in the city, SHIRLEY FRANKLIN PARK. We will be playing the best of Classic and New R&B and Soul Music . This event will be from 12pm untill 11pm, Saturday

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

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 2/2/26

Return engagement of acclaimed play starring Atlanta Suzi Award-winner Carolyn Cook

Press Opening on February 6

“It’s both entertaining and engrossing, doing what good theatre is supposed to do – leave you thinking and contemplating your own life as you walk out of the theatre.”

BroadwayWorld

 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. 

With plenty of twists and turns along the way, this taut, suspenseful play delivers a powerful emotional impact. The production’s strong audience response and critical reception have helped propel Jennifer Blackmer’s powerful solo work to new stages across the region.

“This play lingered with audiences in a way that was impossible to ignore,” said Carolyn Cook. “The response to the first run made it clear that Esther’s story was still unfolding for people, and that there was more to be explored. Returning to the role offers a chance to deepen the work and continue the conversation the play began with Atlanta audiences.”

In this solo play, Carolyn Cook (Suzi Award for Best Actor for Horizon’s I Carry Your Heart With Me, Time Stands Still, and Horizon’s solo show The Syringa Tree as well as Best Supporting Actress for Citizens Market) commands the stage as Esther Shannon, looking back on her formative time in her early 20s as a government stenographer for the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. Raised in a military family, Esther is now the new girl and best typist on the base, where she meets attractive officer Andy, who wines and dines her. Like her mother and grandmother before her, she seems destined to become a military wife and mother. Longing to make her father proud and to make a bigger difference, she thinks about taking her skills to Vietnam instead. Andy persuades her to stay stateside by pulling strings to get her a top-security clearance job on the base. Tasked with transcribing debriefings of POWs and non-commissioned officers returning from the front lines, she records their fractured memories of the war which seep into her and change her perspective on the world. Then Esther encounters a POW helicopter pilot whose story has a deep impact on her, ultimately causing a clash with her official duties and complicating her life. As she becomes entangled in an investigation, Esther grapples with her future in a suspenseful and emotionally charged journey.

“The play was particularly meaningful to military veterans and their families in this story that honors their sacrifice and service,” said director Lisa Adler. “And this time, we are offering heavily discounted tickets to veterans, active duty and military families as a thank you for their service.”

A blend of fact and fiction, the play is inspired by playwright Jennifer Blackmer’s mother’s real-life experiences as a young stenographer with a similar job on the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base during the Vietnam War. Blackmer’s mother revealed some of her experiences to her daughter before she passed away suddenly in her early 60s, leaving the playwright to put together the pieces and imagine the rest of her story. Jennifer Blackmer’s plays have been produced Off-Broadway and across the country, and she serves as Professor of Theatre and Executive Director of the Virginia B. Ball Center for Creative Inquiry at Ball State University. Blackmer was in residence at Horizon in 2023 as one of the lead mentors in Horizon’s New South Young Playwrights Festival.

Directed by Horizon Theatre’s Co-Artistic Director Lisa Adler, the 2026 production reunites her with one of her favorite collaborators, the talented Carolyn Cook. Adler has directed Cook in many productions over the past three decades, including her acclaimed performance in the solo play The Syringa Tree, which played at Horizon and toured venues in the Southeast, as well as her award-winning performances in Time Stands Still and Skylight. The world of the play is created with an evocative, poetic set by resident designers Isabel and Moriah Curley-Clay, shaped by lights from resident lighting designer Mary Parker and supported by projections from Victoria Nation (Horizon’s Amelie and Madeline’s Christmas) with sound by Whitney Leonard. The productions meticulous pacing and emotional resonance have struck a chord with audiences, with one calling it “a must-see play.”

Performances begin January 30, with a press opening on February 6. Performances are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 8 p.m.; Saturday at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and Sunday at 5 p.m. A special 2 p.m. performance will take place Sunday, February 8 (Super Bowl Sunday), with an additional 2 p.m. Wednesday matinee on February 11. Tickets start at $40* on Wednesdays and Thursdays and $45* for Friday nights, Saturday nights and weekend matinees. Prices rise as performances fill up, so patrons are encouraged to order early for the best prices and availability. Best deals are for subscribers – 25-35% off. Students under 25 can get $15* tickets with valid student ID. Veterans, active duty, and military families can reserve two $20* tickets for any performance by emailing their military ID, their contact info and requested performance date to boxoffice@horizontheatre.com.*Sales Tax and a small fee are added onto all ticket orders. Single ticket seating is general admission, with a reserved seating section for season subscribers. There is limited accessible seating for those needing mobility accommodations, and it must be reserved by phone. For tickets and more information, visit horizontheatre.com or call the Box Office at 404.584.7450.

KATZU OSO IN ATLANTA AT TERMINAL WEST FEB 14

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 1/25/26

KATZÙ OSO

Releases His New Album La Conexión Via Cosmica Artists 

New Tour Dates in 2026 Supporting Say She She

“We can’t help but stan Katzù Oso, an irrepressibly talented LA musician whose work has blended themes, genres and styles together in a harmoniously captivating way. On his latest single “Amantes” off his upcoming recently announced album La Conexión, that mystic of neighborhood rhythms and backyard romances is readily apparent, a heart fluxing tune that has a fragrance you can hear.” Live Nation’s Ones to Watch

“Despite sporting a bit of that velvety ‘70s soft rock swagger and quiet storm strut, the Los Angeles-based singer and songwriter makes it clear that he’s not out for another casual midnight rendezvous or vapid hookup. Instead, he makes it known that he’s struck gold (“Show me what this loves about…that fuzzy feeling keeps me around,” “A woman like you makes me feel so alive, takes me to paradise”). Taking cues from artists like Tame Impala and Alan Palomo, Hernandez injects some modern electro pop energy into the mix for a deeply satisfying psychedelic love song that has shaped out to be one of his most vulnerable songs yet.” Remezcla

“Los Angeles native Katzù Oso showcases an intimate new single. Titled “A Woman Like You,” the piece is a soft reflection on the courage it takes to be vulnerable with a partner. His warm, luscious vocals glide over a delicate, glistening backdrop for the ultimate intoxicating track. With soothing sounds evoking vibes of acts like Chicano Batman, the second he starts singing you are instantly drawn in.” Atwood Magazine

“The Spanish pop song gets funky, electric, and reflective as he looks back on a toxic relationship. The up-and-coming Latino artist from Los Angeles is one to watch as he perfectly blends synth, psychedelic rock, and Latin culture.” Hola!

“Katzù Oso, “A Woman Like You” – In a whispery falsetto over a warm melodies, Angeleno singer-songwriter Paul Hernandez and his band Katzù Oso invites listeners to sink in and feel seen. He wrestles with the fear of not being enough — then credits love for transforming him. Fans of Durand Jones and The Indications, Herbie Hancock and Marvin Gaye will recognize the influence, but Katzù Oso keeps it intimate, modern and emotionally resonant.” Riff Magazine

Singer-songwriter Katzù Oso has released his new album La Conexión that is out now on all platforms. 

La Conexión, is an immersive, cinematic exploration of human emotion, relationships, and self-discovery. The artist brings his visual storytelling background as a photographer into his music, with every track functioning like a moment suspended in time—capturing the raw beauty, pain, and complexity of life through sound. Through themes of transformation, love, loss, and introspection, Katzù crafts a narrative that is universally relatable yet deeply personal, blending elements of Latin pop, acoustic ballads, and cinematic instrumentation.

Katzù says, “This album is a collection of pivotal moments that have shaped who I am. It’s a project about love, pain, hope, longing, and the quiet resilience that carries you forward. Like a roll of film with 36 exposures, each song captures a unique story, a snapshot in time.

‘La Conexión’ is made up of 12 songs — 12 moments suspended in 35 minutes of music. I didn’t confine myself to a single genre, because I wasn’t raised in a single sound. I grew up surrounded by a wide spectrum of music, culture, and emotion — and I wanted this album to reflect that, without holding back.

I come from a diverse city, rich with culture and community, and I wanted ‘La Conexión’ to feel like that — a melting pot of influences and sounds that ultimately made me, me.”

The album is not just a collection of songs but an intimate journey that showcases how Katzù Oso translates his artistic vision across different mediums.

Before the year is over, Katzù will be doing his album release show at The Paramount in Los Angeles on November 8th. Tickets are on sale at https://dice.fm/event/v3kv2l-katz-oso-8th-nov-the-paramount-los-angeles-tickets?lng=en-US

Then in 2026 Katzù will embark on a US tour as support to Say She She. Tickets are on sale at https://www.katzuoso.com/tour-ko . See all tour dates below.

About Katzù Oso

Katzù Oso is a Latino artist born and raised in the heart of Los Angeles. His melodic vocals and contemporary sounds are influenced by his multicultural upbringing in East LA and Boyle Heights. After the release of his two buzzworthy harmonic EPs, Colour, and Pastel, Katzù Oso takes us to another alternative dimension with his debut album, Tmí. Oso’s album is a timeline portal into his hero’s journey growing up in his Boyle Heights neighborhood. From the heart and soul he brings to life una historia de amor to escape the current reality and transcend into a melodic universe filled with synthesizer and upbeat tempos. Visually, our hero takes on the new alter ego with the Luchador mask, a symbolic representation of his roots and serves as an ode to his Latino cultura. 

His musical manifestations started with him writing his entire album in his bedroom to performing shows in his hometown, and later taking the stage at ACL, Tropicalia, and opening for Tyler the Creator. Signed to Cosmica Artists, he is currently working on his much anticipated second album and hopes to go deeper into the realms of his mulit-faceted universe. Katzù credits his eclectic musical style and influences to romantic soulful Mexican singer, José José, psychedelic rock band, Tame Impala, iconic Mexican artist, Julieta Venegas, and many more. Katzù’s music highlights the experiences of being young, brown, and gifted in today’s America while breaking free from society’s stereotypical confinements with his euphonic charm. More than synths and beats, his music is a glimpse into unseen worlds within the soul of a modern artist influenced by a multicultural upbringing.  

Tour Dates

1/27 – San Francisco, CA – August Hall
1/29 – Portland, OR – Aladdin Theater
1/30 – Vancouver, BC – Hollywood Theatre
1/31 – Seattle, WA – The Showbox
2/2 – Roseville, CA – Goldfield Trading Post Roseville
2/5 – Los Angeles, CA – The Belasco
2/6 – San Diego, CA – Music Box
2/7 – Pioneertown, CA – Pappy & Harriet’s
2/9 – Boulder, CO – Fox Theatre
2/10 – Fort Collins, CO – Washington’s
2/12 – St. Louis, MO – Old Rock House
2/13 – Nashville, TN – 3rd & Lindsley
2/14 – Atlanta, GA – Terminal West
2/15 – Asheville, NC – The Grey Eagle
2/17 – Washington, DC – The Atlantis
2/18 – Ardmore, PA – Ardmore Music Hall
2/20 – Brooklyn, NY – Warsaw
2/21 – Cambridge, MA – The Sinclair
2/22 – Albany, NY – Lark Hall
2/24 – Toronto, ON – The Great Hall
2/26 – Chicago, IL – Thalia Hall
2/27 – Minneapolis, MN – Fine Line
2/28 – Milwaukee, WI – Vivarium
3/1 – Indianapolis, IN – HI-FI Indianapolis

MARYJO TOUR SUPPORTING ALEX SAMPSON COMES THROUGH ATLANTA FEB 13 AT VINYL

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 1/25/26

maryjo

KICKS OFF 2026 ON THE ROAD AS SUPPORT FOR ALEX SAMPSON

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Emerging pop singer maryjo is set to kick off 2026 on the road as direct support for Alex Sampson. The tour launches February 6 in Anaheim at The Parish and wraps March 14 in Los Angeles at The Roxy, marking an exciting new chapter for the fast-rising artist. Tickets are available at https://www.maryjo-official.com/#shows.  See all tour dates below.

maryjo says, “New year, new tour, new songs—and a few surprises waiting in the wings. I’ve been dying to take these songs on the road, and there’s no better way to start the year than doing what I love most. I’m beyond excited to be touring with Alex Sampson, and I can’t wait to meet some new faces and share what’s coming. This one feels special

maryjo is a 24-year-old singer-songwriter with an unforgettable voice tailor-made for heart-melting piano ballads. Known for her striking emotional range and vocal agility, she moves effortlessly from full-throated belting to fragile, crackling vulnerability. Born in Knoxville and raised in Cleveland, maryjo quietly nurtured her love for songwriting and piano after becoming shy about performing. It wasn’t until she began posting performance videos online that she broke through her fear—quickly captivating audiences with her raw talent and emotional honesty.

Her breakout online presence led to a loyal following of over 1.3 million TikTok fans and a spot on Season 19 of American Idol, where she finished in the Top 24. Following the show, maryjo signed a major label deal and released her debut single, “Love Fools,” a stripped-back, emotionally rich ballad produced by ACM Award-winner Gordon Mote. She followed with standout singles including “Don’t Call Me” and “Nothing to Lose,” further cementing her as a compelling new voice in pop.

Now fully independent, maryjo is reclaiming her narrative and leaning deeper into the soul-stirring sound that first made the world listen—most recently with her viral single “LIVING ROOM” featuring Mergui.

HIGHLIGHTS

·       Finished Top 24 on American Idol Season 19

·       Tour support for Jessica Baio, Alex Warren, JVKE, and Knox

·       Performed at Dusk Music Festival, Truckee Music Festival, and Warped Tour 2025

·       Over 200 million career streams with 2.5 million monthly listeners

·       Collaboration with global artist Cyril surpassing 150 million streams

·       More than 1.5 million followers across social platforms and 32.6 million TikTok likes

Tour Dates

February 6 – Anaheim, CA – The Parish at House of Blues

February 7 – San Diego, CA – Voodoo Room at House of Blues

February 8  -Phoenix, AZ – The Rebel Lounge

February 10 – Houston, TX – Bronze Peacock at House of Blues

February 12- Nashville, TN – Cannery Hall (Row One Stage)

February 13 – Atlanta, GA – Vinyl Center Stage

February 14 – Charlotte, NC – The Evening Muse

February 15 – Washington, DC – DC9

February 17 – New York, NY – Mercury Lounge

February 18  -Philadelphia, PA – The Foundry at Fillmore 

February 20 – Boston, MA – The Red Room at Café 939

February 21 – Montreal, Canada – Petit Campus

February 22 – Toronto, Canada – The Mod Club

February 25 – Columbus, OH – A&R Music Bar

February 26 – Detroit, MI – El Club

February 27 – Chicago, IL – Reggies Rock Club

February 18 – Minneapolis, MN – 7th St Entry

March 3 -Denver, CO – Bluebird Theatre

March 4 – Salt Lake, City, UT – Soundwell

March 6 – Seattle, WA – Maaume Lou’s

March 7 – Vancouver, Canada – Hollywood Theatre

March 8 – Portland, OR – Mcmenamins Mission Theatre

March 10 – San Francisco, CA – Café Du Nord

March 14 – Los Angeles, CA – The Roxy Theatre 

DAFFO ON TOUR PLAYING THE MASQUERADE – ALTAR

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 1/24/26

Daffo will be making a stop in Atlanta, GA to play a show at The Masquerade – Altar on 1/28 

Their debut album, Where The Earth Bends, is out now via Concord Records and is a one-of-a-kind coming-of-age album that finds powerful catharsis in painful confession. Produced and mixed by Rob Schnapf (a veteran producer known for his work with Elliott Smith, Beck, Cat Power, and more), Where the Earth Bends encompasses an intimate yet frenetic sound that perfectly mirrors the album’s emotional intensity.

An essential new voice on the indie-rock scene Daffo brings an unexpected beauty to the most uncomfortable of feelings. With a poetic specificity that cuts right to the heart, they speak an unfiltered truth about all that sets them apart from the wider world, confronting everything from shame and self-loathing to misplaced affection and the chaos of living with an overactive brain. Where the Earth Bends was produced and mixed by Rob Schnapf (Elliott Smith, Beck, Cat Power), and engineer Matt Schuessler (Kurt Vile, Steve Gunn). Esteemed musicians were enlisted like drummer Josh Adams (Devendra Banhart, Jon Batiste) which allowed the album to embrace a boldly naturalistic approach to every element of the production process. 

“Gabi Gamberg’s scratchy voice over sputtering drums and lo-fi distorted guitars seesaws between remembering the wonderment of ‘the kid in you’ and an adult realization that ‘there’s nothing I can do’ – the holiday season’s tensions laid bare.”

-The New York Times

“The gritty, slacker rock sound brings strength to their tender phrasings and acrobatic harmonies”

-Paste

“Catchy and distortion-heavy”

-Stereogum

“Uniquely confessional lyricism”

-The Needle Drop

WING & ROCK FEST 2026

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 1/23/26

Wing & Rock Fest Returns to Canton for a Flavor-Filled 2026 Weekend
“Celebrates Second Consecutive ‘Best of Georgia’ Nomination”
 

 The Wing & Rock Fest, the region’s premier fusion of culinary creativity and live entertainment, is proud to announce its return to the scenic Etowah River Park on March 21st and 22nd, 2026.  Fresh off the heels of a major accolade, the festival has been nominated by Best of Georgia as the Best Regional Festival for the second consecutive year. This recognition cements the event’s status as a must-attend community staple.  Promising a “Perfect Weekend Getaway,” this free, family-friendly event offers something for everyone. Attendees can look forward to:

  • A Culinary Showdown: Over 25 distinct wing vendors serving up a variety of flavors, from sweet and tangy to blazing hot.
  • Live Entertainment: A curated lineup of high-energy tribute bands throughout the weekend performing hits from R.E.M., Creed, Motley Crue and others acts T.B.A.
  • Onsite Vendors: Over 130 booths featuring a Farmers Market, Arts and Crafts plus a dedicated Kids Zone for family fun.
  • Contests:  Hot Wing Eating & Best Wing Awards

Mark your calendars, and get ready for a weekend of unforgettable music, food, and fun at the Wing & Rock Fest!

Event Details:

  • Dates: Saturday, March 21 & Sunday, March 22, 2026
  • Location: Etowah River Park, Canton, GA
  • Times:11:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
  • Admission: FREE

For information please visit www.wingandrockfest.com.

THE BIG GAME ROUND-UP 2026

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 1/23/26

All things Super Bowl, Superb Owl, Big Game for 2026

Big Game Hosting, the Storico Fresco Way

Storico Fresco is stepping in for Big Game hosting duty with a preorder lineup made for sharing, grazing, and going back for seconds. The Michelin-recognized Buckhead restaurant, market, and full bar is now taking preorders from January 14 through February 5, with pickup on Sunday, February 8, just in time for kickoff. Expect the same from-scratch approach Storico is known for, scaled up for a crowd and designed to keep hosts out of the kitchen. The Big Game menu covers all the bases: a large rigatoni with Bolognese, salumi and formaggi board, pan of mini meatballs, brined fried chicken with wings and drumsticks, large mista salad, and a family-sized tiramisu to finish strong. Grab a bottle (or two) of their Enio Ottaviani wines or a pregame cocktail at the bar before pickup. Catering packages for the Big Game can be ordered here. Storico Fresco is located at 3167 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30305. For more information or reservations, visit storicofresco.com. Follow along on Instagram and Facebook at @storicofresco.

Game Day Hosting Starts at Sweet Auburn Barbecue

Get set for the biggest football Sunday of the year on February 8, 2026, with game-day catering from Sweet Auburn Barbecue. Known for its down-home Southern barbecue with an Asian-influenced twist, the longtime Atlanta favorite keeps hosting simple with familiar catering favorites dressed up for the occasion. The Touchdown Wing Platter features 50 wings for $90, with a choice of any two flavors from the menu and served with ranch or blue cheese, while the MVP Slider Package offers a smoked pulled pork and chicken slider bar complete with slaw garnish, slider buns, the fixins, one side of choice, plus warming equipment, plates, and cutlery for $16.50 per person. For those skipping hosting duties, both locations will be showing the game with the full Sweet Auburn Barbecue menu, $3 draft beers, $1 wings, and numerous TVs throughout the space. Sweet Auburn Barbecue is located at 656 N. Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306, and at 1828 Jonesboro Rd, McDonough, GA, 30253. Catering pickup is available at both the Atlanta and McDonough locations. Orders can be placed at www.sweetauburnbbq.com by calling (678) 515-3550. Stay connected on Instagram and Facebook @sweetauburnbbq.

Touchdowns and Tees at Puttshack Atlanta + Dunwoody

Super Sunday at Puttshack Atlanta and Puttshack Dunwoody on Sunday, February 8th, pairs Big Game viewing with a little competitive energy, where the screens stay on, the drinks keep coming, and the courses are part of the action. On Sunday, February 8th, both locations will have the game on with sound on, backed by a full bar lineup of ice-cold beers, zero-proof options, and craft cocktails, plus a menu that leans straight into tailgating territory. Expect shareable, game-day favorites that are easy to graze on between plays. Standouts include Georgia Tailpipes spring rolls with fire-braised chicken, bacon collard greens, and pimento cheese, Buffalo Chicken Dip with house chips, and pitmaster-style flatbreads topped with smoked chicken, BBQ sauce, smoked gouda, and jalapeños. A portion of proceeds from Georgia Tailpipes supports Giving Kitchen, tying the menu back to the local community. Vegan and gluten-free options are also available, making group ordering simple without overthinking it. Puttshack Atlanta is located at 1115 Howell Mill Rd., and Puttshack Dunwoody is at 111 High Street, Suite 210. For more information or to make a reservation, visit puttshack.com. Stay connected on Instagram at @puttshack.

From fans tuning in to enjoy commercials and halftime shows to those cheering on their favorite team, Otter’s Chicken at The Avenue West Cobb is a go-to local spot for the community to watch this year’s biggest sporting spectacles including the Super Bowl on Sunday, February 8.

The sports-themed, family-owned restaurant specializes in crowd-pleasing chicken favorites—making it an easy choice for game-day dining or takeout. With a casual, family-friendly atmosphere, Otter’s offers a welcoming space for fans of all ages to gather, watch the game and indulge in delicious bites like wings and Otter’s buffalo chicken dip.

The Ultimate Big Game Bash at Your 3rd Spot 🏈

Sunday, February 8
Open 1:00 PM – 10:30 PM | Game Reservations Begin at 5:30 PM (21+ at 6pm)

Settle in for the biggest game of the year at Your 3rd Spot, where every play, touchdown, and unforgettable moment comes to life on massive projectors with crystal-clear sound. From kickoff to the final whistle, the atmosphere is electric, the views are unbeatable, and the energy is exactly where it should be.

Fuel your game day with special-edition wings in bold flavors, frosty mugs of your favorite beers, and a lineup of shareable dishes built for cheering, connecting, and staying glued to the action. Whether you’re here for the football, the food, or the commercials, this is game day done right.

Event Highlights

Prime Reserved Seating – Y3S Community Members receive priority seating starting at 5:30 PM

No Experience Pass Required for Big Game Dining Reservations, available for $15 per person for access to 100+ experiences (optional for the DINING reservation only)

Unlimited Gaming all Night for Big Game Gaming Reservations, Experience passes + entry is $25 per person.

“Stadium Seating” – Front-row viewing from our Cornhole Arena

Game Sound On – Every play, commercial, and halftime show heard throughout the venue

Tailgate Taste & Connect Menu

Available with dining reservations. Served family-style. All items arrive as they’re ready. 

Field Goal – 3 Courses | $16

  • Wing Platter (3 wings per person)
    Brown Butter Buffalo or Lemon Pepper, hot and built for sharing
  • Sicilian Pizza Squares
    Crispy-edged pizza with rich tomato sauce and melted cheese
  • Patatas Bravas
    Crispy potatoes with smoked tomato sauce and garlic aioli

Touchdown – 6 Courses | $28

Everything in Field Goal, plus:

  • Burger Sliders (1 per person)
    Served warm with pickles and classic sauces
  • Tailgate Ribs (2 per person)
    Slow-cooked pork ribs finished with house barbecue sauce
  • Nashville Hot Popcorn Chicken
    Crispy, spiced, with cooling sauce on the side

Extra Point – 7 Courses | $31

Everything in Touchdown, plus:

  • Beignets
    Warm, powdered, and served family-style

Big Game Raffle 🎟️

Every reservation guest receives a raffle ticket upon entry for a chance to win prizes throughout the game. Winners are drawn at the end of each quarter.

  • 1st Quarter: $20 Y3S Bucks
  • Halftime: Complimentary Y3S Community Membership
  • 3rd Quarter: $30 Y3S Bucks
  • 4th Quarter: Complimentary Y3S Community Membership

Don’t miss the ultimate football celebration. Grab your friends, reserve your table, and make Your 3rd Spot your home for the Big Game.

Reserve your spot by clicking the BOOK NOW button below.

Sun., Feb. 8 – Celebrate the Big Game with Mellow Mushroom

Fans can head to Mellow Mushroom to celebrate the Big Game or bring the goods home for all their watch party needs! Catering trays and packages including pretzel bites, wings, stone-baked pizzas, salads, sandwiches and sweets are available to order online here. 

Perfect for easy entertaining, the Large Shroom Season Package feeds 12-14 people and includes one large Greek or Caesar salad tray and one large Pretzel Bites tray, plus two medium cheese and two medium pepperoni stone-baked pizzas. Photos are available here.

Fri., Feb. 6 through Mon., Feb. 9 – Large Order Catering Boxes at Shake Shack for the Big Game

With the Big Game just around the corner, Shake Shack’s Large Order Catering Boxes (12 servings each) are available for pickup or delivery in the Shack App, in addition to a highly requested & newly launched Chicken Bites Box! Starting February 6 through February 9, diners & fans can take advantage of $10 off any order that includes one Large Order Box, using code BIGGAMEBOX.

TIO LUCHO’S BRINGS TWO COASTS TOGETHER FOR DOS COSTAS CARNIVAL ON FAT TUESDAY

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 1/23/26

Blending Gulf Coast Spirit and Northern Peruvian Flavor for a High-Energy Evening Driven by Food, Music, and Cocktails

Free to Attend on February 17, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.

On Tuesday, February 17, Tio Lucho’s turns up the energy with Dos Costas Carnival, a lively evening inspired by the shared rhythm, flavor, and joy of coastal traditions from New Orleans and Northern Peru. From 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., the restaurant comes alive with oysters, festive cocktails, live music, and a menu by Chef and Owner Arnaldo Castillo that treats coastal cooking as the main event.

Rooted in the idea that Carnival thrives wherever working ports meet the sea, Dos Costas Carnival brings together two cultures that know how to cook, gather, and throw a proper party. Cajun soul and Peruvian technique collide through seafood-driven dishes, slow-roasted meats, and expressive flavors designed for sharing. Led by Castillo alongside Chef de Cuisine Manny Sosa, whose two decades of cooking under a Louisiana chef bring deep Cajun credibility to the table, the menu leans fully into Carnival. Expect crawfish empanadas, a jambalaya-inspired arroz con mariscos layered with andouille, gumbo built on Peruvian sofrito, BBQ shrimp, maque choux, and red beans and rice, capped by a show-stopping porchetta—whole hog belly roasted until crisp and carved tableside in true parade fashion. Dessert keeps the indulgence going with king cake picarones served alongside banana foster ice cream. Time-honored Carnival cocktails carry the night, from daiquiris and sazeracs to sidecars and French 75s, flowing from start to finish.

Live music sets the pace as the night builds, starting with Afro-Peruvian rhythms like festejo and cumbia before evolving into brass-heavy New Orleans funk and second-line sounds. Guests can expect a lively, fluid atmosphere accented by Carnival-inspired décor, colorful masks, and beads passed throughout the room. Free to attend, guests are encouraged to drop in, grab a drink, sample the menu, and stay as long as the music and mood allow.

Tio Lucho’s is located in Poncey-Highlands at 675 N. Highland Ave. NE #6000, Atlanta, GA 30306. For more information, visit www.tioluchos.com. Stay connected on Facebook at www.facebook.com/tioluchosatl and Instagram at @tioluchos.

ATLANTIC STATION RINGS IN THE LUNAR NEW YEAR WITH YEAR OF THE HORSE CELEBRATION

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 1/22/26

Midtown Atlanta shopping destination hosts lively Lunar New Year event for all ages

WHAT:            Lunar New Year Festival 

WHEN:            Saturday, Feb. 21
                       3 – 7 p.m.

WHERE:          Atlantic Station

                       Atlantic Green

                       1380 Atlantic Dr. NW

                       Atlanta, GA 30363

HOW:              This event is FREE and open to the public.

Atlantic Station is celebrating the Lunar New Year and welcoming the Year of the Horse with a festive, family-friendly celebration on Saturday, Feb. 21, from 3–7 p.m. at the Atlantic Green. Guests can enjoy live Kung Fu and Tai Chi demonstrations, experience a traditional Lion Dance, savor boba tea and dumplings, play rounds of mahjong with Metro Mahjong, discover what the year has in store with personalized Chinese Zodiac readings, create hands-on crafts and don’t forget to stop by the AT&T mobile charging van to keep your phone powered up while you enjoy the festivities.