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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Sept. 4

Ludacris Bobblehead Night at the Atlanta Braves

Score a Ludacris Bobblehead for being one of the first fans into Truist Park as the Braves battle the Rockies.

Sept. 5-8

56th Annual Yellow Daisy Festival at Stone Mountain Park

Visit over 400 artists and crafters set beneath the trees in the events meadow. Fabulous festival food, crafter demonstrations, live music, and more.

Sept. 6

NASCAR Night at the Atlanta Braves

The Battery Atlanta will be an ode to NASCAR for fans to enjoy pregame. Battery Avenue will be lined with a dozen pace and show cars, from Atlanta Motor Speedway, Bristol Motor Speedway, Texas Motor Speedway, and more. Fans will be able to take photos with the cars as well as some of the sport’s most coveted trophies. NASCAR Night will feature photo opportunities, interactive stations, and special appearances by some fan-favorite NASCAR drivers. NASCAR drivers will be integrated into the pregame ceremony with the celebratory First Pitch, ‘Play Ball,’ and more.

Sept. 6-22

The Music Man at Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center

City Springs Theatre Company proudly welcomes its Tony Award-winning artistic director Shuler Hensley. Performances run through September 22nd.

Sept. 7

Doc Holliday Festival

The Doc Holliday Festival and BBQ Competition is held in Griffin City Park annually the weekend following Labor Day, promising a day of entertainment for the whole family. One of the highlights is the re-enactment group Aces and Eights, who will be performing three shows in the park depicting the famous shootout at the OK Corral.

Sept. 8

Quaker State 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway

Come on out to the Quaker State 400 as Playoff racing returns to Atlanta Motor Speedway! Watch the stars of the NASCAR Cup series make a second trip to the track for the year.

Sept 13-15

Runningman

Runningman, an immersive health and wellness festival is coming back to Kingston Downs in Rome, Georgia, September 13-15. This one-of-a-kind event brings together leaders and top brands in fitness and wellness for a 3-day experience with activities ranging from a race with multiple running distances, yoga, breathwork, saunas and cold plunges, inspirational speakers, panel discussions, and breakout sessions .Co-founded by Jesse Itzler, Devon Levesque, and Olympian Chris Hauth Runningman looks to build on the success of 2023′s inaugural festival that brought together over 1,000 participants to learn something new, meet someone new and try something new.

Sept. 17

Jimmy Carter’s 100th Birthday Celebration

The Carter Center is excited to announce “Jimmy Carter 100: A Celebration in Song,” a musical event celebrating the centennial birthday of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter. The landmark concert, taking place Sept. 17, 2024, at Atlanta’s historic Fox Theatre, will feature world-renowned artists performing live tributes and special guests celebrating President Carter’s legacy of service to humanity. Tickets are $100 — in honor of Carter’s 100th birthday — and are available to the public at FoxTheatre.org/JimmyCarter100 starting at 10 a.m. Aug. 5.

Sept 26

Party Like It’s 1989

In celebration of the 35th anniversary of the Piedmont Park Conservancy and the 120th birthday of Piedmont Park, the Conservancy invites Atlantans to rewind the clock and “Party Like It’s 1989″ at Party for Piedmont Park on Thursday, Sept. 26, at 6:30 p.m. This milestone event, held at Greystone, the Park’s historic bathhouse, honors Piedmont Park’s rich history while reaffirming its commitment to the Park’s present and future. All proceeds will support the Piedmont Park Conservancy and its ongoing work to maintain and enhance Atlanta’s iconic, green heart. Guests are encouraged to bring family and friends for a nostalgic evening featuring 1989-themed fun with food, drinks and live music.

Aug. 16-Sept. 1

Circus Vazquez

Always an Atlanta family favorite, CIRCUS VAZQUEZ brings its exciting new show Plaza Fiesta back to town. The 2024 show features a brand-new cast, brand-new thrills, brand-new laughs and brand-new excitement!

Now-Sept. 27

Improvised Dungeons & Dragons at Dad’s Garage

RPG enthusiasts unite for the return of the fan-favorite comedy tribute to D&D! Follow along with the Dungeon Master and the stalwart band of Player Characters performed by the Dad’s Garage cast of improvisers as they weave their way through a magical adventure guaranteed to entice fantasy devotees of all kinds.

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