ATLANTA - Looking for something to do around metro Atlanta this week? From live music and theater to family-friendly exhibits and festivals, here’s a roundup of events worth adding to your calendar.
ATLANTA/FULTON COUNTY
Fitness on the Field powered by Actively Black
Jan. 15–16
The Home Depot Backyard, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
Free on-field fitness sessions, wellness vendors, and CPR training.
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The Dragon King
Through Jan. 25
Center for Puppetry Arts, Atlanta
A folktale-inspired puppet production about a brave grandmother who journeys to the bottom of the sea to confront the Dragon King after a devastating drought.
National Center for Civil and Human Rights Free Admission Day
Jan. 17
National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Downtown Atlanta
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with free museum admission, featuring family-friendly interactive exhibits and special activities for kids.
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Aim High: Soaring with the Tuskegee Airmen
Jan. 17 through May 10
Children’s Museum of Atlanta, Atlanta
An interactive family exhibit honoring the Tuskegee Airmen, featuring life-size flight trainers, hands-on aviation activities, and the "Black Wings: American Dreams of Flight" installation celebrating Black pioneers in aviation.
Dinosaur!
Jan. 17–Feb. 22
Alliance Theatre, Atlanta
A playful, interactive production designed for children ages five and under.
Jonah Platt: Songs, Stories & Jewish Identity
Jan. 17
Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center, Sandy Springs
Broadway performer Jonah Platt blends music and storytelling. He will be accompanied by pianist Joe Alterman.
The Women of Oakland
Jan. 18
Oakland Cemetery, Atlanta
A 75-minute guided walking tour highlighting the stories of pioneering women laid to rest at Oakland Cemetery.
Morrissey
Jan. 18
Fox Theatre, Atlanta
Legendary singer-songwriter Morrissey performs live in Atlanta.
Winter Jam
Jan. 18
State Farm Arena, downtown Atlanta
Christian music’s biggest touring festival featuring top artists, including Chris Tomlin, Matthew West, Katy Nichole, Zane Black, Newsong and more.
Tamborrada Festival
Jan. 18
Cooks & Soldiers
Cooks & Soldiers hosts its 10th annual Tamborrada Festival, celebrating a beloved San Sebastián tradition with Basque-inspired bites, libations and a high-energy afternoon party.
Marcus Bar & Grille’s Vinyl Sessions
Select Sundays: Jan. 18, Feb. 22 & March 29
Marcus Bar & Grille, Atlanta
Marcus Bar & Grille’s Executive Chef Gary Caldwell teams up with guest chefs for an intimate, seven-course collaborative dinner series held in the private Vinyl Room, offering a rotating lineup of chefs and curated menus for each session.
"Twelfth Night"
Through Jan. 25
Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse, Atlanta
Atlanta Shakespeare Company presents Shakespeare’s comedy of mistaken identity filled with romance and humor.
Blue Man Group
Jan. 24–25
Fox Theatre, Atlanta
The iconic trio returns with music, comedy, and multimedia spectacle.
MJ The Musical
Jan. 27–Feb. 1
Fox Theatre, Atlanta
Tony Award-winning musical centered on Michael Jackson’s Dangerous tour.
Braves Fest
10 a.m.–4 p.m. Jan. 31
Truist Park, Atlanta
A fan celebration with player interactions, ballpark access, and family activities.
"Dreamscapes: Cosmosis"
Through Jan. 31
Limelight Gallery at Binders Arts, Atlanta
A collective exhibition of dream-inspired works by more than 70 metro Atlanta artists. Opening reception on Jan. 10.
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live
Jan. 31–Feb. 1
State Farm Arena, Atlanta
Glow-in-the-dark monster truck action for the whole family.
"Dreamscapes: Cosmosis"
Through Jan. 31
Limelight Gallery at Binders Arts, Atlanta
A collective exhibition of dream-inspired works by more than 70 metro Atlanta artists. Opening reception on Jan. 10.
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live
Jan. 31–Feb. 1
State Farm Arena, Atlanta
Glow-in-the-dark monster truck action for the whole family.
"The Family Album of Ralph Eugene Meatyard"
Through May 10
High Museum of Art, Atlanta
A photography exhibition featuring staged family scenes with masks and symbolic imagery.
From Rails to Trails: The Origin Story of America’s Beloved Pathways
Jan. 29, 5:30–8 p.m.
Atlanta History Center
The Trust for Public Land and WABE host a screening of the new PBS documentary on the rail-to-trails movement, followed by a panel discussion with local and national trail leaders on the impact and future of public trail networks.
BRILLIANT!
Through March 21
The Sun ATL, Edgewood Avenue, Atlanta
The Sun ATL’s first anniversary exhibition features more than 100 works by 21 international artists, including protest art, new paintings, assemblages, and a striking suspended sculptural centerpiece, with receptions, talks, and special events throughout January.
CHEROKEE COUNTY
Teen Spotlight: "High School Musical"
Jan. 15–18
Woodstock Arts Theatre, Woodstock
Rising young performers bring the beloved story of Troy and Gabriella to life in a full-stage production inspired by the hit film "High School Musical."
COBB COUNTY
Greggie and The Jets: An Elton John Tribute
Jan. 16
Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre, Marietta
Sing along to Elton John classics as Greggie and The Jets bring the iconic hits to life in this high-energy tribute concert.
Legion Comic Book Convention
Jan. 18
Heavens Banquet Hall, Acworth
Browse classic comics, toys and collectibles while meeting metro-area creators at this family-friendly convention, with free comics for kids 10 and under.
Jurassic Quest
Jan. 23–25
Cobb Galleria Centre, Atlanta
Walk-through dinosaur experience with animatronics and activities.
DEKALB COUNTY
"Serendipity" Group Exhibition
Through Feb. 7
Cat Eye Creative, Decatur
Group show featuring works by more than 10 regional artists.
Doubt: A Parable
Jan. 15–18, 22–25, 29–31
Merely Players Presents
Down Right Theatre returns after a 30-year hiatus with John Patrick Shanley’s Pulitzer Prize–winning drama, a multigenerational Ross family production that also serves as a fundraiser for Merely Players Presents’ new Doraville performance space.
GWINNETT COUNTY
The Magic of Motown
Jan. 16
Gas South Theater, Duluth
A high-energy tribute celebrating the music, moves and style of Motown legends including the Temptations, the Jackson 5, and Diana Ross and the Supremes.
Here I Come Again: A Nod to Dolly Parton
Jan. 16
Red Clay Foundry, Duluth
Roots-rock band Run Katie Run puts its own spin on Dolly Parton’s country and pop classics in this high-energy tribute concert.
The Play That Goes Wrong
Jan. 22–Feb. 15
Aurora Theatre, Lawrenceville
Aurora Theatre brings back its biggest comedy hit as part of its 30th anniversary season, reviving the Olivier Award–winning farce in which a well-meaning drama society’s murder mystery spirals into hilarious, perfectly timed chaos.
North Atlanta Home Show
Jan. 23–25
Gas South Convention Center
The North Atlanta Home Show returns with hundreds of local home improvement experts, interactive features like Ask a Master Gardener and an Early Learning Corner, plus special perks including free admission for heroes and seniors and a children’s book drive benefiting Atlanta’s Children Read.
BLUE RIDGE
Apes & Grapes Tour
Ongoing (select Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays)
Project Chimps, Blue Ridge Mountains
Project Chimps’ new two-hour experience combines a guided Banana Bus tour and close-up chimpanzee viewing with a four-flight wine tasting at Kerith House Winery, with non-alcoholic options available.
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