Events

History After Hours: Thursday Night Fever

Atlanta History Center 130 West Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta, GA, United States

Put on your platform shoes and get ready to boogie-on-down, Atlanta History Center is celebrating the installation of the Backstreet club’s disco ball in their Gatheround exhibition. Bask in the glory of a disco ball that gleamed upon pop culture greats of the 70s, enjoy a specialty cocktail, and shake your groove thing in Grand […]

The Great Pollinator Census

Atlanta History Center 130 West Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta, GA, United States

Join the Atlanta History Center outside on August 19-20 for the Great Georgia Pollinator Census—a citizen-science project established by the University of Georgia.

Piedmont Park Art Festival

Piedmont Park 10th Street NE & Charles Allen Drive, Atlanta, GA, United States

The Piedmont Park Summer Arts Festival is a 2-day event, focusing on the visual arts. Presented by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, this annual Summer Arts & Craft festival is always great for getting a taste of local ATL artists.

Piedmont Park Guided History Tour

Piedmont Park 10th Street NE & Charles Allen Drive, Atlanta, GA, United States

The Piedmont Park History Walking Tours include an introduction to the park’s vibrant past and present. Walk with us and discover how Piedmont Park’s rich history is undeniably intertwined with the development of Atlanta. Together, we’ll explore the fascinating historical and physical evolution of iconic Piedmont Park from forest to farm to fairgrounds for the […]

Conversation Pieces

High Museum of Art 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA, United States

Join museum educators in looking closely at artworks in the High Museum’s collection: one work, thirty minutes, deep conversations, and discoveries. All curious and eager learners are welcome! 

Scott Antique Markets

Atlanta Expo Center 3650 Jonesboro Road SE, Atlanta, GA, United States

For nearly 20 years, Don Scott, founder of the Scott Antique Markets, made a living buying and selling antiques.  He traveled the country along with several family members, finding antiques and selling them at various antique shows. After being a long-time exhibitor, Don wanted to start his own show with an emphasis on customer service. […]

Picnic for Piedmont Park

Piedmont Park 10th Street NE & Charles Allen Drive, Atlanta, GA, United States

Picnic for Piedmont Park is Thursday, September 8th. Guests will receive an insulated picnic basket, a catered picnic, seasonal cocktails and more. Picnic for Piedmont Park celebrates our iconic park with our community. Bring your friends and family. All money raised goes toward the Piedmont Park Conservancy, which maintains and preserves the historic Piedmont Park.

Fernbank After Dark

Fernbank Museum of Natural History 767 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta, GA, United States

Offered the 2nd Friday of each month, Fernbank After Dark is back with a variety of unique after-hours experiences for grown-ups, including outdoor explorations in WildWoods, museum exhibits, live music, full bars, tapas menus,  and science demonstrations.

September Friday Jazz

High Museum of Art 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA, United States

Join the High Museum for an evening access to the museum as the sounds of live jazz surround you.  Enjoy a drink and light food fare, head to the galleries to explore the High’s collection and special exhibitions or join a docent tour and learn more about works on view.