Top 10 things to do around Atlanta this weekend

Ongoing

Fantasy in Lights:  Nov 13-Jan 2
Callaway Gardens begins their holiday light and sound show this weekend with eight million lights, displays, a Christmas village, and Santa Claus.  (Nov 13-16 is for motorcycles, walkers, bikers, and photographers.)

Garden Lights Holiday Nights:  Nov 14-Jan 9
This annual electrical extravaganza features light displays throughout the garden.  A new feature this year includes the massive Tunnel of Light.

Friday & Saturday

Horror Film Festival
See disturbing and scary independent horror films at the Buried Alive Film Fest.  This year's event has a new home at Synchronicity Theater.

Friday, Saturday & Sunday

SoJam
It's the 13th year for this a cappella music festival at Emory University.

Saturday

Atlanta Pet Expo
This free event at the Georgia World Congress Center features tons of exhibitors, prizes, adoption opportunities, free nail trims, entertainment, and so much more. 
Acworth Craft Beer Festival
Sample 100+ beers, enjoy live music, great food, and have lots of fun in Historic Downtown Acworth.  21+. No kids, babies, or pets.

Sunday

Shaggy
See Grammy-winning reggae fusion singer and deejay Shaggy live at the Tabernacle.

Friday & Saturday

Kevin Nealon
From Showtime's hit series, Weeds and SNL, see Kevin Nealon live at The Improv. 
Antique Machinery Show
See rare machinery in action at the Cumming Steam, Antique Tractor, and Gas Engine Expo at the Cumming Fairgrounds.  There will be a working saw mill, a shingle mill, a cotton gin, a Baker fan/power eater, and Wheat Threshing.

Upcoming

Dead & Company:  Nov 17
Grateful Dead members Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, and Bob Weir have teamed up with John Mayer to form Dead & Company, and are bringing their tour to Philips Arena.

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