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- Join us on Tuesday, May 5th to celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Top Dawg Tavern! We will have delicious lunch specials from 11am-4pm, $5 El Jimador Margaritas (Lime, Strawberry, Peach, Mango and Raspberry), $5 Coronas, $1 Wings and 1/2 Price Boneless Wings all day!
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Atlanta's dining scene is amazing and overwhelming. The international influences that are present in Atlanta coupled with the comfort food of core Southern and American cuisine make a blend truly extraordinary. If you are looking for Barbecue in Atlanta, you might consider Korean cuisine? How about a great classic steakhouse? You might to try a French inspired version. Whatever cuisine you are seeking, we've likely written about it and we're excited to bring you the best food options available.
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Food Events
4-Course Turkish Wine Dinner at Efendi,
Cost: $75-$92
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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04/22/2026 6:30 PM
Paint & Pint @ Mutation Brewing,
Cost: $50
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04/23/2026 7:00 PM
Kitty Dare Hosts Spring Wine Dinner With Scenic Valley Farm Winery ,
Cost: $100+
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04/23/2026 7:00 PM
Inman Park Festival & Tour of Homes 2026 (Day One),
Cost: $35 presale / $40 event weekend
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04/24/2026 12:00 PM
Smyrna Spring Fling Market @ Stillfire Brewing,
Cost: Free
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04/24/2026 5:00 PM
Petite Violette presents Gimme Hamilton or Gimme Death,
Cost: $75 (+ tax; gratuity not included)
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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04/24/2026 7:30 PM
PanCAN PurpleStride Atlanta 2026 - The Ultimate Walk to End Pancreatic Cancer,
Cost: Free
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04/25/2026 7:00 AM
Inman Park Festival & Tour of Homes 2026 (Day Two),
Cost: Free
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04/25/2026 11:00 AM
Flashback Market: Handmade Goods and Local Crafts at Harmony Park,
Cost: Free
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04/25/2026 1:00 PM
Weekly Winery Tour at City Winery Atlanta,
Cost: $60.00
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04/25/2026 3:00 PM
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show,
Cost: $67.99+
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04/25/2026 6:00 PM
Petite Violette presents Gimme Hamilton or Gimme Death,
Cost: $75 (+ tax; gratuity not included)
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04/25/2026 7:00 PM
Inman Park Festival & Tour of Homes 2026 (Day Three),
Cost: Free
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04/26/2026 11:00 AM
Spring Sip & Pintxos Tasting at The Betty,
Cost: $70
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04/26/2026 4:00 PM
Midweek Whiskey With Greenwood: A Guided Tasting Experience,
Cost: $55.00
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04/28/2026 6:00 PM
Paint & Pint @ Pontoon Brewing,
Cost: $50
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04/28/2026 7:00 PM
Women in The Arts & BUsiness Luncheon 2026,
Cost: $150
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04/30/2026 11:15 AM
Celele x Madre Selva: One-Year Anniversary Dinner with Guest Chef Jaime David Rodríguez,
Cost: $150++
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04/30/2026 5:30 PM
Night Market at The Home Depot Backyard: Art Touches Lives Edition,
Cost: $25-$80
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04/30/2026 6:30 PM
Ron Hsu in conversation with Henna Bakshi,
Cost: $12
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04/30/2026 7:00 PM
Paint & Pint @ Contrast Artisan Ales Marietta,
Cost: $50
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04/30/2026 7:00 PM
Chef & Winemaker Dinner Series: a Taste of Spring - Available 5:30 PM - 9 PM at City Winery Atlanta,
Cost: Sold Out
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05/01/2026 5:30 PM
Petite Violette presents Gimme Hamilton or Gimme Death,
Cost: $75 (+ tax; gratuity not included)
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05/01/2026 7:30 PM
4th Annual Taste of Mableton,
Cost: Free
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05/02/2026 9:00 AM
Annual Smyrna Crawfish Boil Derby Party,
Cost: $12 - $15
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05/02/2026 11:00 AM
Third Eye Market: Local Art, Handmade Goods and Magical Mysteries!,
Cost: Free
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05/02/2026 12:00 PM
MAYhem Market @ Sweetwater Brewing Company,
Cost: Free
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05/02/2026 12:00 PM
Roswell Derby de Mayo Block Party,
Cost: $15
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05/02/2026 2:00 PM
Weekly Winery Tour at City Winery Atlanta,
Cost: $60.00
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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05/02/2026 3:00 PM
Petite Violette presents Gimme Hamilton or Gimme Death,
Cost: $75 (+ tax; gratuity not included)
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05/02/2026 7:00 PM
Japan's Children's Day Festival,
Cost: Free entry, $15 Fun pass
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05/03/2026 11:00 AM
Pollination Celebration,
Cost: free
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05/03/2026 12:00 PM
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Top Dawg Tavern in Bethlehem,
Cost: See site for pricing
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05/05/2026 11:00 AM
Cinco de Mayo Rooftop Fiesta at St. Julep,
Cost: Free+
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05/05/2026 6:00 PM
Pre Mother's Day Market @ Stillfire Suwanee,
Cost: Free
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05/08/2026 6:00 PM
Petite Violette presents Gimme Hamilton or Gimme Death,
Cost: $75 (+ tax; gratuity not included)
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05/08/2026 7:30 PM
May Flowers Market: Handmade Goods and Local Crafts at Harmony Park,
Cost: Free entry
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05/09/2026 11:00 AM
Weekly Winery Tour at City Winery Atlanta,
Cost: $60.00
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05/09/2026 3:00 PM
The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show ,
Cost: $81.45
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05/09/2026 6:00 PM
Petite Violette presents Gimme Hamilton or Gimme Death,
Cost: $75 (+ tax; gratuity not included)
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05/09/2026 7:00 PM
Mother’s Day Brunch In Piedmont Park at Park Tavern,
Cost: $55+
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05/10/2026 11:00 AM
Mother's Day Brunch at The Betty,
Cost: $40-$80
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05/10/2026 12:00 PM
Mother’s Day Brunch 2026 at Lanier Islands Resort,
Cost: $45-$98; Free for kids 5 & under
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05/10/2026 12:00 PM
May Vinofile Plus Pick-Up Party at City Winery Atlanta,
Cost: Members Only/Free
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05/12/2026 6:00 PM
GoodBiz Spring Market Pop-Ups,
Cost: Free
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05/15/2026 11:00 AM
Petite Violette presents Gimme Hamilton or Gimme Death,
Cost: $75 (+ tax; gratuity not included)
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05/15/2026 7:30 PM
Mad Hatter Market: Strange, Unusual and Magical Finds!,
Cost: Free entry
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05/16/2026 12:00 PM
11th annual Athens Surf Stomp,
Cost: Free+
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05/16/2026 12:00 PM
Weekly Winery Tour at City Winery Atlanta,
Cost: $60.00
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05/16/2026 3:00 PM
“Georgia’s Historical Recipes” with Valerie Frey Talk,
Cost: Free
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05/16/2026 3:00 PM
La Fiesta en Hapeville,
Cost: Free
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05/16/2026 5:00 PM
Petite Violette presents Gimme Hamilton or Gimme Death,
Cost: $75 (+ tax; gratuity not included)
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05/16/2026 7:00 PM
Dinner and a Diva: Puccini’s Madama Butterfly,
Cost: $75
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05/19/2026 6:30 PM
Women & Wine presented by Lexus,
Cost: $82.50
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05/21/2026 6:00 PM
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