Memorial Day Weekend Events in Atlanta 2021
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
Atlanta Jazz Festival 2021 Postponed to Fall Article
Saturday May 23, 2020 12:00 pm EDT
The Jazz Festival is postponed. New dates to be announced. During May, the Festival is offering virtual performances on social media. See CL's listings for more information. Browse the Atlanta Jazz Festival schedule as well as recommendations. CL's critics & readers weigh in on the definitive guide ...
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List of Memorial Day Events
Wacoal Fit for the Cure
Thursday May 27, 2021 10:00 am EDT
Nordstrom
Cost: Free
Community,
Free Events
Categories: Fashion
This spring, more than 590 Fit for the Cure® events are taking place in stores across the United States and Canada. To keep everyone safe, Wacoal Fit Experts will be offering Touch-Free™ bra consultations rather than hands-on fittings at these events. Developed using decades of f...
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MomoCon 2021 - Day 1 (Canceled)
Thursday May 27, 2021 02:00 pm EDT
Georgia World Congress Center
Cost: $15-$80
Arts Agenda,
Community,
Festivals
MomoCon brings together fans of Japanese Anime, American Animation, Comics, Video Games, and Tabletop Games to celebrate their passion by costuming / cosplay, browsing the huge exhibitors hall, meeting celebrity voice talent, designers, and writers behind their favorite shows, games, and comics and ...
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Less than Jake (Livestream)
Thursday May 27, 2021 06:00 pm EDT
Masquerade
Cost: $15-$25
Music,
Music::Soundboard Digital
Less Than Jake are back on Thursday, May 27th with round 2 of their Late Night with LTJ performance following the success and resounding fan response to their first ever livestream in December 2020. The band will be performing a number of their classics along with music from their newest album “Silv...
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iHeart Atlanta Unplugged
Thursday May 27, 2021 07:00 pm EDT
Hard Rock Cafe Atlanta
Cost: Free
Music
iHEART CREATES ATLANTA's ONLY TRUE MELTING POT!
Every LAST Thu & Fri of the month.
Come to iHeart Atlanta's Upscale Night with Chill Acoustic Vibes and a Relaxed Atmosphere Located on the sexiest hotel rooftop in the city--at REVERB by Hard Rock. This event brings out a diverse crowd from around... [click here for more]
CARNIVALLYFE WEEKEND IN ATLANTA MEMORIAL WEEKEND 2021
Thursday May 27, 2021 09:00 pm EDT
Downtown Atlanta
Cost: $100-$140
Festivals,
Music
PRESENTS
THE ULTIMATE ATLANTA MEMORIAL WEEKEND EVENT GUIDE 2021
7+ EVENTS - 1 WEEKEND - 1 GREAT PRICE
THURSDAY MAY 27 - MONDAY MAY 31ST
PERFORMANCES BY MR KILLA , MOTTO , SKINNY BANTON, DJ CHEEM , KLASSIK FRESCOBAR , NELLO VIBES & MORE
EVENT RUNDOWN
Event 1 - Thursday May 27th - W... [click here for more]
ATLANTA MEMORIAL WEEKEND
Thursday May 27, 2021 10:00 pm EDT
Downtown Atlanta
Cost: $15-$75
Arts Agenda,
Festivals,
Food and Drink,
Music,
Music::Soundboard Digital
Memorial Day Weekend is the Caribbean Hottest’s in Atlanta & we have 4 Big Events Locked and Loaded
Weekend Passes Now Available !!!
Aurora Cineplex Re-Opening --Movies are Back for Memorial Weekend
Friday May 28, 2021 12:00 am EDT
Arts Agenda::Film
Categories: Movies, Cinema, Mini Golf, Entertainment, Attractions
Aurora Cineplex--Re-Opening-Friday May 28th! Movies are Back!
Join us Friday May 28th for the re-opening of our indoor movie theater--Aurora Cineplex!
We are launching our new Summer Hoursopening 7 Days a week for Movies and Mini ... [click here for more]
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MomoCon 2021 - Day 2 (Canceled)
Friday May 28, 2021 12:00 pm EDT
Georgia World Congress Center
Cost: $15-$80
Arts Agenda,
Community,
Festivals
MomoCon brings together fans of Japanese Anime, American Animation, Comics, Video Games, and Tabletop Games to celebrate their passion by costuming / cosplay, browsing the huge exhibitors hall, meeting celebrity voice talent, designers, and writers behind their favorite shows, games, and comics and ...
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Pony Bradshaw
Friday May 28, 2021 07:00 pm EDT
Eddie's Attic
Cost: $15
Music,
Music::Soundboard Digital
James Bradshaw lives in North Georgia with his family, where he writes songs, tends the yard, and raises children. After a long stint of being unsettled he arrived home in the southern Appalachian mountains to do his life’s work. A natural-born dissenter, he focuses on housekeeping with his wife and...
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Across the Wide
Friday May 28, 2021 08:00 pm EDT
Eddie Owen Presents: Red Clay Music Foundry
Cost: $10-$25
Music
Socially Distant Seating Available: https://eddieowenpresents.com/events/eddie-owen-presents-socially-distant-with-across-the-wide/
Streaming ticket ($10): https://www.stellartickets.com/o/eddie-owen-presents/events/eddie-owen-presents-across-the-wide
Across The Wide formed in 2008 as a band rea... [click here for more]
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Muscadine Bloodline
Friday May 28, 2021 08:00 pm EDT
Coca-Cola Roxy Theatre
Cost: $25-$45
Music
Tickets are non transferrable. All sales will be online only. Respect social distancing guidelines. Face coverings are mandatory; masks must be worn at all times except while eating and drinking. Only the following bags are allowed: Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags with a maximum size: 12"x6"x12" or...
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Shannon McNally
Friday May 28, 2021 09:00 pm EDT
City Winery
Cost: $20
Music,
Music::Soundboard Digital
Recorded with an all-star band and featuring special guests like Jessi Colter, Buddy Miller, Rodney Crowell, and Lukas Nelson, Shannon McNally’s extraordinary new collection, ‘The Waylon Sessions,’ isn’t so much a tribute to Waylon Jennings as it is a recontextualization, a nuanced, feminine renderi...
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Virginia Man
Friday May 28, 2021 09:00 pm EDT
Smith's Olde Bar
Cost: Free
Music,
Music::Soundboard Digital
Who is Virginia Man?
Are they your hometown rapper from the beach? Are they a singer/songwriter from the mountains? Are
they the chef of your favorite restaurant in uptown, or your favorite tattoo artist downtown? Truth be
told, Virginia Man is anyone. Virginia Man is everyone.
The Murphs
Friday May 28, 2021 09:15 pm EDT
Eddie's Attic
Cost: $20
Music,
Music::Soundboard Digital
THE MURPHS are an American rock band based out of Atlanta, Georgia featuring Austin Coleman, Katie Coleman, Rob D’Angelo, and Cody Marlowe. In 2017, the four friends thought of the band name after visiting their favorite dive bar; Murphy’s Tavern. Claiming to be regulars of the joint, “The Murphs” w...
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Barry Richman Band
Friday May 28, 2021 10:00 pm EDT
Northside Tavern
Cost: $10
Music,
Music::Soundboard Digital
Cover begins at 9:30 No cover on Weeknights
Open: Monday - Sunday: 12:00pm to Close
Weeknight Music: 10:00pm to 2:00am
Cruella and A Quite Place 2 -Memorial Weekend Movies
Saturday May 29, 2021 12:00 am EDT
Area 51 - Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf
Cost: $6.50-$10
Arts Agenda::Film,
Food and Drink
Categories: Movies, Film, Cinema, Date Night, Mini Golf, Attractions, Entertainment
Memorial Weekend Movies at Aurora Cineplex (Roswell) !
Aurora Cineplex--Re-Opening-Friday May 28th! Movies are Back!
Open Daily 10am-10pm this Memorial Weekend!
TICKETS NOW ON SALE--NEW MOVIES:
Cruella
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CHEENGZ Flying Disc Festival
Saturday May 29, 2021 08:30 am EDT
Festivals
Categories: Family & Kids
A family-focused event that adheres to all COVID 19 City of Austell and CDC requirements.
The competition is designed for parents and kids 16 and under. Our Tournament Director is Peter Bloeme, 1976 Men’s Overall World Frisbee Champion. The Flying Disc Festival was create... [click here for more]
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Free Yoga in Woodruff Park
Saturday May 29, 2021 09:00 am EDT
Woodruff Park
Cost: FREE
Come out to Woodruff Park for 60 minutes of all-levels vinyasa flow each Saturday morning!
Artisans Arts and Crafts Show at Aurora Cineplex-Sat May 29th
Saturday May 29, 2021 10:00 am EDT
Area 51 - Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf
Cost: Free to Browse/ Purchases start at $ 5.00 and up
Artisans Arts & Crafts Show
in front of Aurora Cineplex (Roswell)
Saturday May 29th ( 10am-6pm)
Local Crafters and Artisans return to the Aurora Cineplex for this awesome event! Come explore and shop the Arts & Crafts Booths set up outside in front of the Aurora Cineplex and Fringe Mini Golf.
Sh... [click here for more]
Summer Bash at Children's Museum of Atlanta
Saturday May 29, 2021 10:00 am EDT
Children's Museum of Atlanta
Cost: Price varies
Kids are called to kick off summer at Children's Museum of Atlanta! Children can enjoy two days of dance parties, messy science, puffy paint and more.
Atlanta Dairies Hosts Walk-Up COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
Saturday May 29, 2021 12:00 pm EDT
Grant Park
Cost: Pre-Registration Only; Free Entry
Festivals,
Food and Drink,
Free Events
Categories: Vaccine
Looking to get vaccinated? Make plans to head to Atlanta Dairies May 29, June 19, or July 10, as Atlanta Dairies, CORE and Three Taverns Brewery have teamed up to bring a mobile vaccination clinic to the public, ages 12+. CORE is currently administering the 2-dose Pfizer vaccines...
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MomoCon 2021 - Day 3 (Canceled)
Saturday May 29, 2021 12:00 pm EDT
Georgia World Congress Center
Cost: $15-$80
Arts Agenda,
Community,
Festivals
MomoCon brings together fans of Japanese Anime, American Animation, Comics, Video Games, and Tabletop Games to celebrate their passion by costuming / cosplay, browsing the huge exhibitors hall, meeting celebrity voice talent, designers, and writers behind their favorite shows, games, and comics and ...
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3hr Beginner Salsa lessons Atlanta
Saturday May 29, 2021 12:35 pm EDT
Dance It Off
Cost: $35-$45
Arts Agenda
Categories: Dance Class
3hr Beginner Salsa Boot Camp @Dance it Off
- Dance Partner Required / face mask required
Limited to 12 couples
- includes Evening Latin Night @ Wild Wing Cafe Dunwoody GA
Saturday May 1st, May 15th, May 29th, June 12, June 19th,
July 10th, July 24th, July 31st
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Franklin Pond Chamber Music Competition
Saturday May 29, 2021 04:00 pm EDT
Peachtree Road United Methodist Church
Cost: Free
Arts Agenda,
Free Events,
Music
The Franklin Pond Chamber Music Competition and Awards Concert brings Georgia’s most talented young classical musicians together in a day of LIVE chamber music performance. 11 a.m. Final Round and 4 p.m. Awards Concert are free and open to the public. 4 p.m. May 29. Peachtree Road United Methodist...
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Artisan Wine Tasting Oasis
Saturday May 29, 2021 05:00 pm EDT
The Gifted Ferret
Cost: $10-$15
Food and Drink,
Food and Drink::Dinners and Tastings,
Nightlife
Categories: Wine Tasting
Tasting Information:
Wine selections are pre-determined and normally published to our website prior to the event when time permits. The number of wines tasted will range between 4 - 6 different wines in palette order. Additional tastes may be purchased for $5 a glass.
Wi... [click here for more]
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CL Articles on Memorial Day
Streetalk: What does Memorial Day mean? Article
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:00 am EDT
Is Memorial Day a meaningful holiday? Article
Wednesday May 23, 2001 12:04 am EDT
Past Memorial Days
Streetalk: What does Memorial Day mean? Article
Tuesday May 20, 2008 10:00 am EDT
Is Memorial Day a meaningful holiday? Article
Wednesday May 23, 2001 12:04 am EDT
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2021 Calendar
Memorial Day Weekend Events - Jazz Festival and Summer Events
