Memorial Day Weekend Events in Atlanta 2022
CL's guide to the start of the summer
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Memorial Day
Happy Memorial Day! The Memorial Day Weekend tends to kick off the Summer in Atlanta. Look to CL's calendar for the best events for Memorial Day and the Summer.
Big Memorial Day Events
List of Memorial Day Events
Human Sunrise Festival
Saturday May 28, 2022 03:00 PM EDT
7 Stages Theatre
Cost: Free,
Arts Agenda,
Arts Agenda::Books,
Arts Agenda::Dance,
Arts Agenda::Film,
Arts Agenda::Spoken Word,
Arts Agenda::Theater,
Arts Agenda::Visual Arts,
Festivals,
Free Events
7 Stages invites you to our Human Sunrise Festival on May 28th, from 3 - 7 PM in our lobby and outdoors.
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Atlanta Braves vs. Miami Marlins
Saturday May 28, 2022 04:05 PM EDT
Truist Park
Cost: $25+,
Categories: Community, Sports and Health
Atlanta Braves vs. Miami Marlins, May 28, 4:10PM.
Tickets available @ https://zwd.short.gy/Braves-Marlins7
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Artisan Wine Tasting & Dancing
Saturday May 28, 2022 05:00 PM EDT
The Gifted Ferret
Cost: $15+,
Food and Drink,
Food and Drink::Dinners and Tastings,
Nightlife
Categories: Wine Tasting
This is our Spring version of Wine Tastings here at The Gifted Ferret and we still end with a extra treat. As the night and the bar starts to wind down, the wine may be slowing down but, you can still carry on the party on the dance floor. Now that spring is back you can enj...
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COALESCENCE: SCAD Class of 2022 Senior Exhibition Artists Reception
Saturday May 28, 2022 05:00 PM EDT
The WADDI
Cost: Free,
Arts Agenda
The WADDI is delighted to host the SCAD Class of 2022 Senior Exhibition on May 27 & 28.
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Dekalb Art At The Park
Saturday May 28, 2022 06:00 PM EDT
Exchange Recreation Center
Cost: Free,
Arts Agenda,
Festivals,
Food and Drink,
Free Events,
Music,
Nightlife
DeKalb art at the park is a great event showcasing some of the greatest artist in Ga.
We are going to have modern art,fine art,black art, industrial designs,art showcase
We also having wine tasting and live music. This event is totally free to the public!!
THIS EVENT WILL BE INSIDE
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Atlanta United FC vs. Columbus Crew
Saturday May 28, 2022 06:55 PM EDT
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Cost: $49+,
Music
Atlanta United FC vs. Columbus Crew, May 28, 7:00PM.
Tickets available @ https://zwd.short.gy/Atlanta-Columbus
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Atlanta DocuFest
Saturday May 28, 2022 07:00 PM EDT
RoleCall Theatre - Ponce City Market
Cost: $12-$50,
Arts Agenda::Theater
CL Critic Curt Holman Recommends: The 17th annual Atlanta International Documentary Film... [click here for more]
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Atlanta Symphony Orchestra: Elizabeth Koch Tiscione - Marcello Concerto
Saturday May 28, 2022 08:00 PM EDT
Atlanta Symphony Hall
Cost: $23-$99,
Music
CL Critic Doug DeLoach Recommends: This program puts Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Principal Oboe... [click here for more]
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EELS
Saturday May 28, 2022 08:00 PM EDT
Variety Playhouse
Cost: $65+,
Music
Rock band EELS is coming to Atlanta for their brand new Lockdown Hurricane Tour! See them live at Variety Playhouse on May 28, 8:00PM.
Tickets available @ https://zwd.short.gy/Eels
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Son Lux, Kiah Victoria, Black Taffy
Saturday May 28, 2022 08:00 PM EDT
Terminal West
Cost: $20-$22,
Music,
Music::Soundboard Digital
Son Lux is a geographically and culturally diverse band, with Rafiq Bhatia, Ian Chang, and Ryan Lott each bringing their unique sonic approach to create an otherworldly whole. Son Lux’s balancing of raw emotional intimacy and meticulous electronic constructions, coupled with the act of distilling th...
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Gary Brewer & The Kentucky Ramblers
Saturday May 28, 2022 08:00 PM EDT
Red Clay Music Foundry
Cost: $0-$50,
Music
Gary Brewer & The Kentucky Ramblers are a family band with roots dating back six generations, having traveled the road performing in all 50 states, Canada and Europe extensively since forming in 1980. Today, GBKR takes the stage performing a fusion of American-Roots style music all their own called ...
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Jhay Cortez
Saturday May 28, 2022 08:00 PM EDT
Coca-Cola Roxy
Cost: $66+,
Music
Puerto Rican singer and rapper Jhay Cortez will perform live at Coca-Cola Roxy on May 28, 2022.
Tickets available @ https://zwd.short.gy/Cortez
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Interstellar Echoes
Saturday May 28, 2022 08:00 PM EDT
From the Earth Brewing Company
Cost: $25,
Food and Drink,
Music,
Nightlife
The southeast's premier Pink Floyd Tribute, Interstellar Echoes, pride themselves on accurately reproducing the legendary catalogue of Pink Floyd. Obsessed with the sounds, sights, and lore of this global music icon; Interstellar Echoes go to great lengths to provide a meticulously researched, fully...
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Pete Rock
Saturday May 28, 2022 08:00 PM EDT
Underground Atlanta
Cost: $30.00,
Music,
Nightlife
DIGATL and BIG PANIC PRESENT LEGENDARY PRODUCER AND DJ PETE ROCK LIVE AT UNDERGROUND ATLANTA
About this event
PETE ROCK Live on Saturday, May 28th, 2022!
Legendary producer and DJ PETE ROCK
Pete Rock is widely recognized as one of the greatest hip hop producers of all time. He rose to promin... [click here for more]
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Brainsleeve, SMALL, Fun Isn't Fair, Swellshark, Suede Cassidy
Saturday May 28, 2022 08:00 PM EDT
529 Bar
Cost: $12.00,
Music,
Music::Soundboard Digital
ATL based 5 piece creating Post Singularity surf rock grooves on grungy man made beaches
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Best Night Ever
Saturday May 28, 2022 08:00 PM EDT
The Masquerade
Cost: $12-$15,
Music,
Music::Soundboard Digital
Hell
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Alexis Arnold
Saturday May 28, 2022 08:00 PM EDT
Vinyl
Cost: $26-$56,
Music
Alexis Arnold is a South Florida native whose music has propelled her into the spotlight. Alexis has the ability to combine soulful music with an upbeat pop presence that is similar to the likes of Adele, Mariah Carey, and Alicia Keys. Her vocal range has set her apart over the past few years in her...
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Improv @sshole Comedy
Saturday May 28, 2022 08:29 PM EDT
Village Theatre
Cost: $15.00,
Arts Agenda
Improv A-Hole is Village Theatre’s full fledged, home-grown Improv Comedy tournament. The audience votes on who they like the most (or the least!) after every scene…with hilarious consequences! It’s a drinking game, mixed with a live-made-up-on-the-spot comedy show. Tickets and information can be fo...
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Son Lux, Kiah Victoria, Black Taffy
Saturday May 28, 2022 08:30 PM EDT
Terminal West
Cost: $20-$22,
Music,
Music::Soundboard Digital
Son Lux is a geographically and culturally diverse band, with Rafiq Bhatia, Ian Chang, and Ryan Lott each bringing their unique sonic approach to create an otherworldly whole. Son Lux’s balancing of raw emotional intimacy and meticulous electronic constructions, coupled with the act of distilling th...
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Honorable Mention, Cydian, Made Up
Saturday May 28, 2022 09:00 PM EDT
Smith's Olde Bar
Cost: $10-$15,
Music,
Music::Soundboard Digital
Atlanta Room.
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DJ Kemit & Salah Ananse present: COME TOGETHER
Saturday May 28, 2022 10:00 PM EDT
Parlor
Cost: $10-$20,
DJ Kemit & Salah Ananse pres: COME TOGETHER
Kemit & Salah Ananse have partnered with Parlor again to bring you a special COME TOGETHER.
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Sounds By Kashii
Saturday May 28, 2022 10:00 PM EDT
Our Bar ATL
Cost: Free,
Music
Sounds By Kashii at Our Bar ATL!
Doors open at 10PM | Ends at 3AM
Saturday, 5/28
339 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312
Visit www.ourbaratl.com/events to see our full schedule!
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Franklin Pond Chamber Music Competition
Sunday May 29, 2022 11:00 AM EDT
Spivey Hall
Cost: Free ,
Arts Agenda
The Franklin Pond Chamber Music Competition and Awards Concert bring Georgia’s most talented young classical musicians together in a day of chamber music competition and performance. Both events are free, but tickets are required for Awards Concert. May 29, 4 pm. Spivey Hall, Clayton State Univers...
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Creekwater Alpaca Barn Tours
Sunday May 29, 2022 11:00 AM EDT
Creekwater Alpaca Farm
Cost: $10.00,
Categories: Community, With Friends, Tourist, Outside, Local, Kid Friendly, For Adults, Spring, Sports to Play, Zoo & Animals, Socializing, Support Local!, Small Business Saturday, Retail, Other Shopping, Local Market, Crafts, Clothes & Fashion, Other Games, Board Games, Parks, Hiking, Textiles, Tou...
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André Kertész: Postcards from Paris
Sunday May 29, 2022 12:00 PM EDT
High Museum of Art
Cost: $16.50,
Arts Agenda,
Arts Agenda::Visual Arts
CL Critic Kevin C. Madigan Recommends: The early work of Hungarian photographer André Kertész is... [click here for more]
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2022 Calendar
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