Terrapin Beer Co is hosting its Anniversary Carnival TODAY!-4:30-8:30p-Athens

265 Newton Bridge Rd., Athens, GA 30607

Terrapin Beer Co. Anniversary Carnival

Superstitious? Then be sure to join us in celebrating 13 years of Terrapin Beer on Sat., April 11 from 4:30 – 8:30 pm at the brewery here in Athens, GA!

Live music, carnival games including the infamous beer dunk tank, local vendors/artists with their wares on display, and plenty of Terrapin beers to sip on including some rarities and special casks.

A portion of proceeds will benefit Community Connection of Northeast Georgia.

Tix:
http://terrapin.xorbia.com/Terrapin13thAnniversary/xt/?referral=xt-buy-tix

Terrapin Beer Company Carnival is #where2go

Happening TODAY. FREE ADMISSION. 4th Annual Spring Festival on Ponce-Atlanta

1451 Ponce de Leon Avenue, N.E., Atlanta, GA 30307
Olmsted Linear Park

Spring into Atlanta Festival Season with the 4th Annual Spring Festival on Ponce

The Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces is proud to announce the 4th Annual Spring Festival on Ponce on April 11 – 12, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. This event will feature over 125 local and regional artists with the beautiful backdrop of historic Olmsted Linear Park.

Visitors will enjoy fine art and crafts, children’s area, live acoustic entertainment and local food and beverage concessions including “gourmet” food trucks. This event is organized by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces and volunteer artists to benefit the local community. This event will be very conservative, with sensitivity to the park and neighborhood. Best of all, its free to attend.

“We hope that neighbors and visitors will come see the extraordinary gardens of the Olmsted Linear Park and stay to peruse the 125 local artists who will take up residence there for the weekend! We are very proud that our local artists will be able to draw attention to both the historic parks and the Druid Hills community in a positive way,” says Patrick Dennis, President of the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces.

These beautiful chains of parks have lovely trees and paths and great visibility from one of Atlanta’s truly historic avenues. This is a unique and wonderful opportunity for locals and visitors to appreciate the vision and legacy of one of America’s most celebrated landscape architects, Fredrick Olmsted, Sr. as well as the achievements in restoration by the Olmsted Linear Park Alliance.

Location: 1451 Ponce de Leon Avenue, N.E., Atlanta, GA 30307
Olmsted Linear Park
Times: Sat., April 11, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sun., April 12, 2015 from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Music: Acoustic music only
Admission: Free to attend

Spring Festival on Ponce is #where2go

Mardi Gras Voodoo Party is happening this Saturday at Meehan's Public House

Mardi Gras Voodoo Party

232 19th St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30363

Come celebrate the big easy with us! 

On February 28, starting at 4 p.m., join us for live music from Seed and Feed Marching Abominable and Wasted Potential Brass Band, drink specials and a menu featuring New Orleans favorites like Andouille Sausage and Chicken Gumbo, Cajun Fried Oyster “Popcorn”, Muffuletta Sliders, Friend Grouper Po’Boy, Shrimp Jambalaya and French Quarter Beignets. 

There is no cover for this party, so head down to Meehan’s Public House Atlantic Station with your beads!

FREE EVENT well cost of food etc of course..

Mardi Gras Voodoo Party at Meehans is #where2go

Oyster Fest 2015 at Park Tavern is happening this Saturday, February 7th 2015 1pm-11:30p- Atlanta

Park Tavern500 10th Street

Join Spiral Entertainment and thousands of people for this legendary event known as Oysterfest. This day long festival will feature live music from local bands, DJs, cold beer and other beverages, and TONS of fresh, raw, steamed, and fried oysters with plenty of cocktail sauce and crackers.

Raw oysters are flown in fresh from Connecticut (Blue Point Oysters) and Prince Edward Island (Malpeque Oysters_ and our huge fried and steamed oysters straight from the Texas coast!

Not an oyster eater? Try the delicious fried shrimp!

Tix are only $18.00

HURRY!!

https://www.xorbia.com/e/spiral/oysterfest2015

Oysterfest 2015 is #where2go

Hey Atlanta..The Southwest Rink at Park Tavern is open now through February! 4:30p-11:00p to12:00 on weekends

The Southwest Rink at Park Tavern

500 10th Street NE Atlanta GA

Ice skating has become an American holiday tradition!

In a heated tent with music and rink-side dining, you can't go wrong having a family outing of ice skating. 

The Southwest Rink at Park Tavern will reside in the Garden Tent and will be complete with modern amenities: for day & night skating!

If you can't ice skate don't worry! Classes are now offered for group or private lessons! 

Come get your skate on at The Southwestern Rink at Park Tavern!

TIX:

http://www.xorbia.com/event/groups/?g=3&referral=xt-buy-tix

The Southwest Rink at Park Tavern is #Where2go

Atlanta Lobster Festival is happening November 2nd 1-6p-Atlanta

Candler Park

1500 McLendon Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30307

Atlanta Lobster Festival is an outdoor festival in Atlanta, GA highlighting the ultimate in seafood delicacies. In its inaugural year, the festival will include an afternoon of live music, arts and crafts, light bites from a selection of the city’s top restaurants, as well as a variety of craft brew options. All ages are welcome.

Tickets range from general to VIP featuring exclusive tastings, complimentary craft beer, wine, specialty cocktails and more.

Proceeds from the culinary event will benefit Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to making kids better today and healthier tomorrow through specialized care programs. 

TIX:

https://www.xorbia.com/e/bdi/atlanta-lobster-festival

Atlanta Lobster Festival is #where2go

Naturally Acoustic Guitar Show is happening September 13th,9-5p-Eatonton Ga

355 Harmony Road, Eatonton, GA 31024

Acoustic guitar enthusiasts gather for a day filled with guitar exhibitors, luthiers, workshops and acoustic music on the outdoor stage. 

Chee Guitars presents this boutique, acoustic guitar show featuring C.F. Morrison Guitars, Baxendale Guitar, Hasty Guitars, Dead Wood Guitars, Baruke Guitars, Dorsheimer Customs, Natures Harmony and more. 

Celebrate the acoustic guitar, soak up the lovely country setting at the Crooked Pines Barn. 

Enjoy some of Georgia’s best BBQ with Big Kev’s BBQ on site! Workshops are $30 each and early signup is suggested.

For more information visit http://www.naturallyacousticguitarshow.com

Naturally Acoustic Guitar Show is #where2go

ONE Musicfest is happening September 13th-12-11p-Atlanta

695 North Ave NE

Atlanta, GA 30308

ONE MusicFest, modestly speaking, is an intimate outdoor music festival that will showcase over a dozen performances. Some past performances included Santigold, Common, De La Soul, Chrisette Michele, Marsha Ambrosius, Doug E Fresh, The Foreign Exchange, The Pharcyde, Slick Rick, Goapele, Tortured Soul, Joi, Big Daddy Kane, Two Fresh, Mick Boogie, MC Lyte, Eric Roberson, Anthony David, The Cool Kids and more!

Last year, we captivated the city’s music culture with over 5000 people and mastered our mission of unity through music with performances from diverse musical acts spanning musical genres from alternative rock to hip-hop.

This year, expect the unexpected and prepare for the pandemonium with over 10000 music lovers and more than 10 acres of green space!

VID:

http://vimeo.com/66844296

TIX:

http://www.onemusicfest.com

One Musicfest is #where2go

Marietta Art in the Park featuring the Chalk Spot will be happening August 30th-September 1st 10-5p

Glover Park, 50 N. Park Square,
Marietta, GA30060

Marietta Art in the Park Featuring the Chalk Spot
There is no need to travel for Labor Day fun – a full weekend of end-of-summer enjoyment can be found at the 28th annual Art in the Park festival in historic Marietta Square. A favorite with locals and visitors alike, Art in the Park welcomes more than 175 artists showing fine arts and crafts. This outdoor event has creative fun for the entire family with features like the Children’s Art Alley sponsored by Mount Paran North, the Chalk Spot street display and a variety of dining options and walking tours.

The Chalk Spot, a street chalk art display for children in kindergarten through 12th grade, is scheduled for Saturday, August 30 during the festival. Participants will have the opportunity to create one-of-a-kind designs in three sq. ft. spaces. The art will remain on display throughout the festival (weather permitting). Art in the Park takes place all three days of Labor Day weekend. Guests flock to the historic neighborhood year after year to visit the Artist Market, enjoy the Children’s Art Alley, see the famous Painted Pots and partake of historic sites and nearby dining.

The festival is free with plenty of free parking on the street and in the Cobb County Park Decks located on Waddell St. at Lawrence St.

Marietta Art in the Park featuring the Chalk Spot is #where2go

Great Atlanta Beer Fest is happening 3-8p Saturday, September 6th at Turner Field

755 Hank Aaron Drive
Atlanta, GA 30315

Great Atlanta Beer Fest

We are proud to announce that the Great Atlanta Beer Fest at Turner Field will return in 2014. This year’s festival will be Saturday, September 6th. Turner Field will provide an outstanding atmosphere for what will soon be the biggest beer event in all of Atlanta. We will feature 150+ different beers to sample from Atlanta, the Southeast, and all over America. We are adding a small selection of wines this year, and we’ll also have a healthy list of ciders available.

The bulk of the Great Atlanta Beer Fest will take place in the Grand Entry Plaza and Monument Grove. Scout’s Alley will be open and the games will be free for beerfest patrons. College football will be on large 33 foot TV in the plaza as well as the TV’s all over the Chop House, so you won’t miss the day’s action. BTW, UGA has an off day, and Georgia Tech will be out of town. There will be live music with the Geeks Band on the stage of the Grand Entry Plaza.
Ticket Info

Festival Tickets are $35 advance, $40 after Aug. 28th, $50 day of event. The First 500 tickets will be just $25. (all prices include sales tax, TM fees will be added) Tickets bought at the Turner Field box office have NO TICKETMASTER FEES.

Tickets bought any time at the box office will have NO Ticketmaster fees.

Your ticket price includes a souvenir cup, entertainment, and all of your beer samples. Food will cost extra. There will not be any Designated Driver tickets.

Parking

Parking will be available in the Gold lot at the corner of Abernathy and Hank Aaron Dr. for $5. (Cars are not allowed to stay overnight in the lot, they will be towed if left) We encourage everyone to not drink and drive: designate a driver, carpool, use Uber, or take a taxi. Take Marta to the Georgia State Station, 15 minute walk to Turner Field.Use Uber promo code “ABF2014″ to save $20 off your first ride.

Other

This is a 21 and up event; please no kids, pets, or outside food or beverage (pretzel necklaces are allowed). The event is rain or shine, no refunds will be given. We have a lot of covered space if we need it at Turner Field. Last call for beer samples will be at 7:45pm.

Questions?
email: info@atlantabeerfestivals.com

TIX:
http://www.ticketmaster.com/great-atlanta-beer-fest-atlanta-georgia-09-06-2014/event/0E004CEF93A421D4?artistid=1755744&majorcatid=10005&minorcatid=0

VID:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPKq7B5vF6s&feature=player_embedded

Great Atlanta Beer Fest is #where2go

Riverdale Seafood and Music Festival is happening in Riverdale Saturday, August 30th 12-10p

7200 Church St., Riverdale, GA 30274


Riverdale Seafood and Music Festival
This year’s Seafood & Music Festival will take place at The City of Riverdale Town Center on Saturday, August 30, 2014, from 12:00pm – 10:00pm.

The highly anticipated 4th Annual Seafood & Music Festival returns to Metro Atlanta during Labor Day holiday weekend. Hosted by The City of Riverdale, the Seafood & Music Festival is one of the largest seafood and music festivals in the south attracting over 10,000 people across the region.

Riverdale Seafood and Music Festival is #where2go

Imagine Music Festival is happening this Labor Day Weekend! August 30-31st at Masquerade Music Park in O4W

 

Imagine Music Festival
IMAGINE MUSIC FESTIVAL | ATLANTA
LABOR DAY WEEKEND – AUGUST 30 – 31, 2014
Announcing: Destroid, Excision, Downlink, KJ Sawka, Beats Antique, Rusko, Paper Diamond, Infected Mushroom, Emancipator Ensemble, Shpongle, Purity Ring, Neon Indian, Caspa, Protohype, Phutureprimitive, RJD2, Wick-It, Unlimited Aspect, Document One, Archnemesis, Buku…+ MUCH MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED

Imagine Music Festival (IMF) is a two-day dance music festival held Labor Day Weekend in Atlanta, Georgia.

Happening at the magnificent Historic Fourth Ward Park & Masquerade Music Park, with the city of Atlanta as it\’s backdrop, Imagine is conveniently located in the heart of Atlanta and super accessible from all mass transit and the cities best hotels.

When Imagine Music Festival arrives, the world’s top EDM acts, along with mind-bending cirque-style artists, will draw you in to multiple atmospheres touched with the highest quality production on the planet. Coupled with fantastic art installations, vendors and more, you are sure to be captivated all weekend long.

Tickets on sale now at http://imaginefestival.com

Imagine Music Festival is #where2go

Atlanta Seafood and Craft Beer Festival is happening August 9th at Piedmont Park 12-8p

Piedmont Park

Welcome to Atlanta Seafood & Craft Beer Festival. The ASCF is Atlanta’s premiere seafood and craft beer festival highlighting the best Atlanta seafood restaurants, food trucks, caterers and a variety of local brew! Saturday, August 9th from 12pm until 8pm at Piedmont Park. The Atlanta Seafood & Craft Beer Festival is free and open to the public.

The General Beer Wristband comes with one 16oz beer of your choice and allows you to purchase beer and other beverages available in the Beer Garden. Our VIP Craft Beer tasting experience allows you to enjoy 10 of the local craft beers available in our Beer Garden along with covered seating in our VIP tent. $35 in advance and $45 at the gate.

No pets allowed.

TIX:
http://ee.xorbia.com/atlanta-seafood-craft-beer-festival/xt/?referral=xt%2Dbuy%2Dtix

Atlanta Seafood and Craft Beer Festival is #where2go

Piedmont Park Arts Festival is back again August 16-17th

1215 Piedmont Park Ave. Atlanta, GA 30309

Piedmont Park Arts Festival: August 16th and 17th The Festival of the Summer Is Here And Better Than Ever

The Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces is proud to announce the Fourth Annual Piedmont Park Arts Festival

Named a Top 20 Event, this is the ideal summer festival to enjoy the outdoors, browse for irresistible art and crafts as well as appreciate the beauty of Atlanta’s largest park. Visitors will enjoy a wide variety of art and crafts from over 250 local and regional artisans and craftsman. In addition, the festival will include a children’s area, local food and beverage concessions including “gourmet” food trucks and live acoustic musical performances all weekend. Best of all, the event is entirely free to attend!

Visitors will also enjoy our second attempt at breaking the Guinness World Record for the Longest Chain of People to Pass a Hula Hoop! Make sure to bring out family and friends to help us make history with this exceptionally fun team building activity.

For more information about the festival, please visit www.piedmontparkartsfestival.com

Times:

Sat., August 16 from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sun., August 17 from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

TIX:

http://affps.xorbia.com/piedmont-park-arts-festival-vip-preview-party/xt

Piedmont Park Arts Festival is #where2go

Tunes from the Tombs is here once again! Happening June 14th 1-8p-Atlanta

 
Historic Oakland Cemetery
248 Oakland Ave, SEAtlanta, GA 30312

Tunes from the Tombs, Historic Oakland Cemetery’s annual all-day music festival, 1-8 p.m., June 14, featuring musicians performing in and amongst Oakland’s extraordinary monuments, mausoleums and renowned gardens.

Two main stages will host amplified artists, while buskers will perform on distinct vignette stages throughout the cemetery. From rock to folk, Americana to jazz and classical to everything in between, a variety of tunes will entice everyone to boogie down.

Soothe your stomach as well as your soul with good eats from Atlanta food trucks, which will be on-site serving a variety of tasty festival fare.

OFFICIAL LINEUP:

MailChimp Stage at Lion Square, featuring Shawn Mullins!
1:15pm – Myles Brown
2:30pm – SG4
3:30pm – Secondhand Swagger
4:30pm – Tribute: A Celebration of the Allman Brothers
5:30pm – Mudcat
6:45pm – Shawn Mullins
Creative Loafing North Public Grounds Stage
1:00pm – Danny Brewer (from Besides Daniel)
2:00pm – Julea and her Dear Johns
3:00pm – Villain Family
4:00pm – Smooth Hound Smith
5:00pm – Blacktop Rockets
6:00pm – Ghost Riders Car Club
7:00pm – Derik Hultquist
Woodchuck Cider Garden by the Bell Tower
DJ Phiasco 2.0 is spinning vinyl all day from 1pm to 8pm.

Pop-Up Performances by:
Wasted Potential Brass Band
Sweet Auburn String Band
Uncle Daddy and the Kissin’ Cousins
Atlanta Sacred Harp Singers
Alex Commins & Todd Prusin
Jake Reeves
Katharine Cole
…and more!

Keep spirits alive with beer, wine, and soft drinks, all of which will be offered for sale on-site.
Festival attendees can also take a complimentary guided mini-tour of Oakland Cemetery, or have their fortunes read by Atlanta’s own, Esmere.

Sip suds at the Woodchuck Cider Garden where DJ Phiasco will be on tap to take requests.
All proceeds benefit Historic Oakland Foundation. The work of the Foundation is supported by grants from charitable foundations, individuals, and events like Tunes from the Tombs.

Parking will be available at the Grady Health Systems lot behind the MLK MARTA Station on Grant Street for $5. The Atlanta Bicycle Coalition will provide bike parking. Historic Oakland Foundation encourages festival-goers to take MARTA to the King Memorial Station. Bring your blanket or lawn chair and spend the day! No coolers or outside food allowed. This is a non-smoking event.

Tickets are available for $10 online, $5 for kids (online or at gate) and $15 at gate.

TIX:
http://www.ticketalternative.com/Events/26053.aspx

Tunes from the Tombs is #where2go

POP UP MARKET-Root City Market is happening June 14th 11-4p-Atlanta

642 Northside Dr. NW
Atlanta, GA



Think London weekend market meets the Brooklyn Flea. That’s the essence of the Root City Market, a quarterly pop-up market on Sat., June 14, from 11am – 4 pm at 642 Northside Dr. NW, Atlanta’s Westside.

In a nod to all things local, Root City Market brings together makers who are proudly crafting in South. Grab a bite. Listen to live music. Play our makers challenge. Get free advice and discover a local maker!

Made local. Stay local.

Root City Market is #where2go

Peachtree Hills Festival of the Arts 2014 is happening May 31st-June 1st, 11-6p

 

308 Peachtree Hills Avenue NE

Atlanta, GA 30305-4505

The Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces is proud to announce the Third Annual Peachtree Hills Festival of the Arts coming up May 31st & June 1st in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Third Annual Peachtree Hills Festival of the Arts will bring 125 artists to the shady, tree-lined neighborhood. The community has embraced the event, with homeowners and local businesses posting signs inviting visitors to their historic neighborhood. The two-day festival will be held in and around the Peachtree Hills Park & Recreation Center, including food, acoustic music and activities for kids.

Visitors will enjoy fine art and crafts, a children’s area and local food and beverage concessions including the “gourmet” food trucks. Local acoustic musicians will enliven the atmosphere. This event is organized by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces and volunteer artists. This event is FREE to all to attend!

Peachtree Hills Festival of the Arts is #where2go

Happening now and throughout the Memorial Day Weekend! The Atlanta Jazz Festival! May 23-25th in Piedmont Park Midtown

Piedmont Park
400 Park Drive Northeast
Atlanta, GA 30309

Happening this Memorial Day weekend!!!

The Atlanta Jazz Festival is regarded as one of the Country’s largest FREE jazz festivals. It is an annual musical showcase, celebrates jazz legends and up-and-coming jazz greats in venues throughout metropolitan Atlanta during the entire month of May. Culminating during each Memorial Day weekend, the festival features show-stopping performances at Piedmont Park.


The Festival is produced by the City of Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs, and it is FREE and open to the public.


Mission:
It is the mission of The Atlanta Jazz Festival to expose and entertain a diverse audience of Jazz aficionados, young Jazz enthusiasts and aspiring musicians to the rich heritage and variety of Jazz as an authentic form of traditional music.

Please remember to obey park rules and Ga law! Enjoy!!

http://atlantafestivals.com

The Atlanta Jazz Festival is #where2go

CounterPoint Music Festival is happening April 25-27th! Kingston Downs-Rome

CounterPoint Music Festival is an outdoor music festival held at the beautiful property of Kingston Downs in Rome, Georgia. CounterPoint is a 3-day rain-or-shine event with camping. CounterPoint 2014 will feature more than 4 stages and a multitude of performers from all over the world AND oh yessss OUTKAST will be performing!

THIS EVENT IS 18+ ADMISSION ONLY WITH I.D. CHECKED AT GATE. NO VALID I.D. = NO ENTRANCE. 

Please remember that all vehicles entering the festival site must have a Vehicle Pass.

Tickets are still available but HURRY while they last!

TIX:
http://www.counterpointfestival.com/tickets

Artist Lineup:
http://lineup.counterpointfestival.com

Couterpoint Music Festival is #where2go

Backyard Barbecue & Brews VIP Experience at Atlanta Dogwood Festival April 12,13th-Atlanta

Piedmont Park
Atlanta Ga

Saturday, April 12 and Sunday, April 13 from 1 to 5 p.m.

This all-inclusive outdoor tasting event will take place in a spacious tented area overlooking the Main Stage. Backyard Barbecue & Brews will showcase local craft beers, wine, moonshine and barbecue and picnic fare from some of the city’s favorite restaurants and chefs. Guests will enjoy picnic-style seating, activities like corn hole and lawn bowling and access to private bathrooms.
Advance Tickets:

VIP Tickets: $25 per day in advance (2-day $45); $35 at the door, if available includes: Access to VIP Tent, Food, Beer, Wine and Moonshine Tasting

PLATINUM VIP: $45 per day in advance (2-day $85); $55 at the door, if available includes: Above-listed PLUS souvenir tasting glass, koozie and (2) beer/wine/soda (full size)drink tickets at bar in VIP area

Backyard Barbecue and Brews is #where2go