Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta | Feb. 7-9, 2025

ATLANTA - Here are the best things to do in metro Atlanta this week, including concerts, theater, festivals, comedy, and more to keep your calendar packed with fun.

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Winter Book Sale
WHEN: Feb. 7-8 and Feb. 10
WHERE: Roswell Library, 115 Norcross Street, Roswell
WHAT: The Friends of the Roswell Library are hosting their first book sale of 2025.
HOW MUCH: Free admission
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Collect-A-Con
WHEN: Feb. 8-9
WHERE: Georgia World Congress Center, 285 Andrew Young International Blvd., Atlanta
WHAT: The nation's largest trading card, anime, and pop culture convention is happening this weekend. There will be a special performance by Waka Flocka Flame at 2:30 p.m. Feb. 8. Special guests include Christopher Judge, Terri Hawkes, Erica Schroeder, Eric Stuart, Dan Green, Max Mittelman, Chumlee, Jim Cummings, and more.
HOW MUCH: From $30
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Atlanta Brick Con
WHEN: Feb. 8-9
WHERE: Gas South Convention Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Duluth
WHAT: A LEGO fan event featuring over 7,000 square feet of LEGO creations, games, contests, speakers, and more.
HOW MUCH: From $20
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Plant Sale
WHEN: 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 8
WHERE: Norcross Cultural Arts and Community Center, 10 College Street NW, Norcross
WHAT: Shop for houseplants at a fundraiser for DFOWW Inc., a nonprofit that helps low-income communities and families with children.
HOW MUCH: Free admission
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MUSIC

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra – Harry Potter
WHEN: Feb. 7-9
WHERE: Atlanta Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta
WHAT: The Harry Potter™ Film Concert Series returns to Atlanta Symphony Hall with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ – Part 1 in Concert.
HOW MUCH: From $39.50
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John McCutcheon
WHEN: 7 p.m. Feb. 7
WHERE: Eddie's Attic, 515 N. McDonough Street, Decatur
WHAT: Known as "Folk Music's Rustic Renaissance Man," John McCutcheon is a primary revivalist of the hammer dulcimer and a prolific songwriter.
HOW MUCH: From $42.84
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Guardians of the Galaxy
WHEN: 9:30 p.m. Feb. 7 & 8
WHERE: Dixie Tavern, 2349 Windy Hill Road SE, Marietta
WHAT: The ultimate 1980s time machine experience.
HOW MUCH: Small cover charge
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The String Cheese Incident
WHEN: 7:15 p.m. Feb. 7 & 8
WHERE: Tabernacle, 152 Luckie Street NW, Atlanta
WHAT: An American jam band from Crested Butte and Telluride, Colorado, formed in 1993.
HOW MUCH: From $55
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Ruben Studdard
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 7
WHERE: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street, Roswell
WHAT: "American Idol" Season 2 winner is headlining Roswell Roots 2025.
HOW MUCH: $29.25
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Mother's Finest
WHEN: 8 p.m. Feb. 7
WHERE: City Winery, 650 North Ave. NE, Atlanta
WHAT: Georgia's legendary bi-racial rock band is back, featuring vocalists Glenn "Doc" Murdock and Joyce "Baby Jean" Kennedy.
HOW MUCH: From $55
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Bill Murray & His Blood Brothers
WHEN: 8 p.m. Feb. 7
WHERE: Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. NE, Atlanta
WHAT: Actor and comedian Bill Murray brings his band to Atlanta.
HOW MUCH: From $60
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Head Games – A Tribute to Foreigner
WHEN: Feb. 7
WHERE: MadLife Stage & Studios, 8722 Main Street, Woodstock
WHAT: Head Games, a Foreigner tribute band, is based in Atlanta and the group's top songs from the '70s, '80s, and '90s.
HOW MUCH: From $29.50
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Sacred Sound Journey
WHEN: 1 p.m. Feb. 8
WHERE: Neighborhood Church, 1561 McLendon Ave. NE, Atlanta
WHAT: Professional jazz musician Trent Patten and sound therapist Denis Foster for Sacred Soundbath will create a unique blend of bliss.
HOW MUCH: From $28.52
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G. Love & Special Sauce
WHEN: 8 p.m. Feb. 8
WHERE: Terminal West, 887 W. Marietta Street NW, Atlanta
WHAT: G. Love & Special Sauce is an American rock band from Philadelphia known for their unique, laid-back sound blending blues, hip-hop, rock, and soul.
HOW MUCH: From $39.50
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Blank Space
WHEN: 9:45 p.m. Feb. 8
WHERE: 37 Main, 37 E. Main Street, Buford
WHAT: More than just a tribute band, Blank Space takes fans on a journey through Taylor Swift's chart-topping hits.
HOW MUCH: From $20
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From Beatles to Bourbon Street
WHEN: 3 p.m. Feb. 9
WHERE: Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre, 117 N. Park Square, Marietta
WHAT: The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra presents From Beatles to Bourbon Street. A VIP experience is available.
HOW MUCH: From $25
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ART

Super Museum Sunday Free
WHEN: 2:30 p.m. Feb. 9
WHERE: Oglethorpe University Museum of Art, 4484 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta
WHAT: Free museum tours as part of Georgia History Festival's Super Museum Sunday.
HOW MUCH: Free admission
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THEATER & DANCE

Petite Rouge – A Cajun Little Red Riding Hood
WHEN: Feb. 4-March 2
WHERE: Synchronicity Theatre, One Peachtree Pointe Complex, 1545 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta
WHAT: A zydeco-infused, family-friendly musical twist on Little Red Riding Hood.
HOW MUCH: From $15
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Rainforest Adventures
WHEN: Jan. 28-March 2
WHERE: Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring Street NW, Atlanta
WHAT: A puppet show featuring anacondas, sloths, and more in an Amazon rainforest adventure.
HOW MUCH: From $22.75
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Shiloh Rules
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 7
WHERE: Alpharetta Arts Center, 238 Canton Road, Alpharetta
WHAT: A comedy about female Civil War reenactors and their rivalries.
HOW MUCH: From $20
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Atlanta Ballet – The Rite of Spring
WHEN: Feb. 7-14
WHERE: Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy., Atlanta
WHAT: A powerful ballet set to Stravinsky’s iconic score.
HOW MUCH: From $28
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Jeff Dunham
WHEN: Feb. 8
WHERE: Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta
WHAT: Puppeteer and comedian Jeff Dunham and his beloved characters are back on tour, delivering a much-needed dose of absurdity.
HOW MUCH: From $70.50

FOOD & DRINK

Oysterfest 2025: Après Ski Edition
WHEN: 2-11 p.m. Feb. 8
WHERE: Park Tavern, 500 10th Street NE, Atlanta
WHAT: An oyster and seafood festival set in a ski-themed wonderland.
HOW MUCH: From $20
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OTHER

Orchid Daze
WHEN: Feb. 8-April 11
WHERE: Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta
WHAT: A vibrant orchid display in the Fuqua Conservatory and Orchid Center.
HOW MUCH: Included with regular admission
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The Bad Plus
WHEN: 8 p.m. Feb. 10
WHERE: City Winery Atlanta, 650 North Ave. NE, Atlanta
WHAT: The Bad Plus is an American jazz group from Minneapolis formed in 2000. Their music combines avant-garde jazz with rock and pop.
HOW MUCH: From $35
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MANIA – The ABBA Tribute
WHEN: Feb. 11
WHERE: The Classic Center Theatre, 300 N. Thomas Street, Athens
WHAT: A world-renowned tribute to ABBA featuring two hours of hits.
HOW MUCH: From $23.50
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Dream Theater 40th Anniversary Tour
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11
WHERE: Coca-Cola Roxy, 800 Battery Ave. SE, Atlanta
WHAT: The Grammy-winning prog-metal band celebrates 40 years with a tour.
HOW MUCH: From $75
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