Top things to do in and around Atlanta this week

ATLANTA — Here is a look at some of the upcoming events in the Atlanta area.

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Now-May 19

Brews & Bites Festival

The iconic food and beverage festival is back and bigger than ever with an extended five-weekend runtime at Six Flags Over Georgia, over 75 craft brews from local and national vendors, an exciting culinary menu and hands-on entertainment for the whole family.

Weekends now-June 2

The Georgia Renaissance Festival

As soon as the gates to the village of Newcastle open, visitors are transported to a magical medieval theme park full of fun and whimsy. Over 100 skilled artisans inhabit charming cottages, creating unique one-of-a-kind treasures for your shopping pleasure. Strolling minstrels fill the air with music, and our colorful village characters are always ready to regale you with a joke, a story, or just plain silliness!

Now-June 9

Balloon Museum

Balloon Museum presents: Let’s Fly at Pullman Yards in Atlanta, an original concept featuring works from the most inflated to the most colorful. Always at the avant-garde, the curatorial team is committed to redefining the way art is experienced by pushing back the boundaries of art installation and the classical interactions we know. Synonymous with freedom, flight and access, the Let’s Fly experience takes spectators on an unprecedented sensory journey.

May 7-12

To Kill a Mockingbird

Emmy Award-winning actor Richard Thomas is starring as Atticus Finch for the complete third touring season of the First National Tour of the history-making production of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, including the Atlanta engagement at the Fox Theatre, May 7 – 12 as part of the 2023/2024 Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta season.

Fridays through May 31

Sound Waves! at Georgia Aquarium

Georgia Aquarium is bringing back its music series, Sound Waves! Enjoy live music, enhanced lighting, and atmospheric elements along with access to the Aquarium’s galleries – all (yes, all!) included with General Admission or membership. The music kicks off Friday, April 26 running each Friday through May 31 from 5- 8 p.m. and is open to all ages. Specially-themed food and cocktails will also be available for purchase.

May 9

Taste of Alpharetta

Indulge in a wide array of savory, sweet and spicy dishes offered by more than 60 of Alpharetta’s finest restaurants. Discover an astonishing variety of gastronomic delights, from elevated Southern cuisine to authentic Korean BBQ, pillow-soft masa tacos to hand-dipped cake donuts, and many more mouthwatering specialties.

Spark 5K

Spark 5K is a high-energy, fun event that takes place in Piedmont Park!  The Spark 5K is a race designed to bring the community together to support inclusion. All race proceeds will benefit two foundations, The Kyle Pease Foundation and Malcolm Mitchell’s Share the Magic Foundation.

Now-June 9

What’s in Chip’s Garage?

Savoy Automobile Museum is excited to announce the opening of its newest temporary exhibit, What’s in Chip’s Garage? Chip Foose is an automobile designer, artist, and star of the reality show “Overhaulin’.” He has won numerous awards for his work including the prestigious Ridler Award, which he has won three times and, he is a member of the Hot Rod Hall of Fame. He started working in his father’s custom car shop at age seven; he studied at the Art Center College of Design and worked for Boyd Coddington. While he has built exquisite cars for others, the real question is “What does Chip drive?” Join us for a never-been-shown display of Chip’s personal cars.

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