CLASSICAL CONCERTS
November 1 & 3, 2018 (8 p.m.) Atlanta Symphony Orchestra performs Mahler's magnificent 10th Symphony at Atlanta Symphony Hall.Ticket deal $15 to $28 ROME HAUNTED HOUSE November 1 - 3, 2018 Gates of Misery has two attractions filled with torture, torment, zombies, and cannibals. Open Fridays, Saturdays, Oct. 31, and Nov. 1. INDIAN POWWOW November 1 - 4, 2018 Native American Festival and Pow-Wow showcases dancing, drumming, bow making, open-fire cooking, storytelling, and artistry at Stone Mountain Park. No pets. STONE MOUNTAIN HAUNTED HOUSE November 1 - 4, 2018 Netherworld thrills and terrifies with stunt actors in intense makeup, movie-quality special effects, and detailed sets in Stone Mountain. Open every evening.Interactive SLEEPY HOLLOW November 1 - 4, 2018 Beware of the headless horseman in a new version of The Sleepy Hollow Experience, as roving minstrel storytellers lead you through the haunted grounds of the meadow at Serenbe in Chattahoochee Hills.Ticket deal $10 to $25 NEWNAN HAUNTED HOUSE November 1 - 11, 2018 13 Stories Haunted House [sound] has a “Haunted Pink Trap House” plus two add-on attractions, and it promises “detail that Hollywood would be proud of” viewed in groups of 6 to 8 people. See schedule. ATLANTA ATTRACTIONS November 1 - Dec. 31, 2018 (multiple locations) These discount prices include all taxes and fees.
WHISKEY EXPO November 2, 2018 (6 to 10 p.m.) Sample whiskies and spirits with food during Whiskies of the World at InterContinental Buckhead for age 21+. DAWSONVILLE HAUNTED DRAMA November 2 - 4, 2018 (begins Oct. 19) Hell’s Gates is an outdoor trail that leads you through nine shocking scenes with live actors and special effects such as fires, explosions, and gunfire in Dawsonville for age 12+, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays.Ticket deal $5 to $9 HEMLOCK FESTIVAL November 2 - 4, 2018 Enjoy music, arts & crafts, camping, and canoeing at the eco-friendly HemlockFest near Dahlonega. CABBAGETOWN FESTIVAL November 3, 2018 Chomp & Stomp has a chili cook-off (tasting at 12:30 p.m.), food vendors, old-time music, an artists market, and a 5K run at Cabbagetown Park. WINE FESTIVAL November 3, 2018 (12:30 to 4:30 p.m.) Taste wine, buy restaurant food, and shop from artists at Decatur Wine Festival. WINE TASTING November 3, 2018 (12 to 4 p.m.) A ticket to the inaugural Sandy Springs Wine Festival includes samples of 50 varieties of wine and beer, DJ and live music, and food for sale at Heritage Sandy Springs. WINE TASTING IN ROSWELL November 3, 2018 (1 to 5 p.m.) Taste 100 wines from 30 wineries at Grandiose Grape Wine Festival, with appetizers and live music outdoors at The Mill Kitchen and Bar in Roswell. TASTE OF KENNESAW November 3, 2018 Buy restaurant samples, visit a beer garden or kids’ zone, and hear the bands at Taste of Kennesaw. Free. |
ACWORTH BEER FESTIVAL
November 3, 2018 (1 to 5 p.m.) Acworth Craft Beer Fest features 100 beers, 25 wines, cider, live music, and food for sale in Acworth. WINE FESTIVAL November 3, 2018 Taste 150 wines, visit a craft-beer garden, shop food trucks, and hear live music at Suwanee Wine Fest. CHASTAIN PARK ARTS FESTIVAL November 3 - 4, 2018 See fine art and crafts, hear local acoustic musicians, shop at food vendors, and visit the children’s area at Chastain Park Arts Festival at Chastain Park. Repeats in May. Free. CAT SHOW November 3 - 4, 2018 Watch hundreds of cats compete, and shop from cat-supply vendors at the Cotton States Cat Showat Infinite Energy Center in Duluth. SANDY SPRINGS RESTAURANT WEEK November 3 - 9, 2018 Two dozen restaurants offer lunch and dinner specials during Sandy Springs Restaurant Week. Click a price option, then the search button, then a menu button. BOOK FESTIVAL November 3 - 18, 2018 Billed as the South’s premier literary event, Book Festival of the MJCCA includes author book readings, signings, panel discussions, family events, and book sales in Dunwoody. FINE FOOD IN THE COUNTRY November 4, 2018 (1 to 4 p.m.) Enjoy food from top restaurants, fine wines, premium micro-brews, live jazz, and a silent auction at Afternoon in the Country under tents on the lawn of Foxhall Resort & Sporting Club in Douglasville for age 21+. Video (2.5 minutes). WEST SIDE STORY November 6, 2018 (7:30 p.m.) West Side Story is a musical about true love, inspired by “Romeo and Juliet” and set in 1950s New York City, with soaring songs like “America” and “Maria” at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.Ticket deal $39 to $49 HARRY POTTER PUB CRAWL November 9, 2018 (7 p.m.) Potter Pub Crawl includes five bars in Virginia Highlands with food and drink specials plus a costume contest starting at Diesel Filling Station for age 21+. ANTIQUE MACHINERY SHOW November 9 - 10, 2018 See rare machinery in action and watch sparks fly Friday evening at Cumming Steam, Antique Tractor, and Gas Engine Expo at Cumming Fairgrounds. NUTCRACKER BALLET November 9 - Dec. 24, 2018 Greater Atlanta area The Nutcracker tells the story of a young girl’s Christmas dream and includes music by Tchaikovsky.
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VETERANS DAY PARADE
November 10, 2018
(11:11 a.m.)
The Atlanta Veterans Day Parade repeats each year in downtown Atlanta.
November 10, 2018
(11:11 a.m.)
The Atlanta Veterans Day Parade repeats each year in downtown Atlanta.
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BURLESQUE SHOW
November 10, 2018 (6 & 9 p.m.) The Sweet Spot is a high-energy celebration of the sexy arts that includes spoken word, burlesque dance, body painting, comedy, fashion, and DJ music at 595 North Event Center for age 21+.Ticket deal $12 to $24 SUPER HERO RUN November 10, 2018 The Super Run 5K/10K provides a cape and welcomes costumes at Historic Fourth Ward Park.Ticket deal $20 ITALIAN DINNER & WINDE CLASS November 10, 2018 (7 to 9:30 p.m.) Begin with wine and appetizers, help the chef prepare an Italian meal, and then eat dinner with wine and dessert at $79 Global Cooking & Wine Pairing Series: Under the Tuscan Sun at Vino Venue in Dunwoody. VEGETARIAN FESTIVAL November 10, 2018 Atlanta Veg Fest offers speakers and vegan vendors at Cobb County Civic Center in Marietta. Donation. INDOOR ART FAIR November 10 - 11, 2018 Shop for paintings, sculpture, fashion, and gift items from artists at Art Visions [website may be slow] at Paideia School in the building at S. Ponce de Leon Avenue & Oakdale Road NE. Free. DESSERT CONVENTION November 10 - 11, 2018 Visit the vendor hall at The Ultimate Sugar Show, and sign up for classes at additional cost, at Cobb Galleria Centre.Ticket deal $9 CHRISTMAS AT STONE MOUNTAIN Nov. 10, 2018 - Jan. 6, 2019 Stone Mountain Christmas has 2 million lights, holiday shows, a snow-angel palace, a nightly parade with Santa, and snowfall at Stone Mountain Park. Nearby Snow Mountain has tube rides. BLOCK PARTY November 11, 2018 (2 to 6 p.m.) King of Pops Field Day features live bands, food trucks, games, races, face painting, a popsicle eating contest, and free popsicles outdoors at 552 Decatur Street SE. Free NATIONAL PARK DAY November 11, 2018 Entry is free at Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area during Free Entrance Days in the National Parks. INTERNATIONAL TASTING November 13, 2018 (7 to 10 p.m.) A ticket to Culinary Passport Atlanta [sound] gets you samples from 10 restaurants serving food from around the world, cooking demos, live music, and two drink tickets at The Stave Room. RUDOLPH PUPPET SHOW November 13 - Dec. 30, 2018 Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is a puppet version of the classic TV show at the Center for Puppetry Arts. Closed on Nov. 22 and Dec. 25.Horror-film festivalNovember 14 - 18, 2018 2.4 miles NE See a juried selection of disturbing and scary independent horror films at the Buried Alive Film Fest at 7 Stages Theatre. THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION November 15, 2018 (7 to 9 p.m.) All religions join in welcoming you to this year’s Ecumenical Thanksgiving Celebration, which offers “thoughts, prayers, music, and humor to express solidarity through our multiple faiths for the cause of true peace in our world” in Marietta. Free. CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA November 15 - Dec. 23, 2018 Christmas Canteen is a variety show with sketch comedy, theatrical numbers, and singing galore at Aurora Theatre. CHRISTMAS LIGHTS - Callaway Gardens November 16, 2018 - Jan. 5, 2019 Fantasy in Lights is a giant holiday light and sound show, with eight million lights, 15 scenes, a Christmas village, and Santa Claus at Callaway Gardens. Special events are held on some nights. Reserve breakfast and dinner shows. HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLD November 16, 2018 - Jan. 6, 2019 Winter Wonderland celebrates Christmas, Hanukkah, and other holidays with twinkling lights and trees hung with ornaments and cultural objects at Fernbank Museum of Natural History. |
TASTING EVENT
November 17, 2018 (12 to 4 p.m.) Uncorked Atlanta Wine Festival includes wine tasting, craft beer, live music, and food for sale at Park Tavern in Piedmont Park. Held in February and November. TREE LIGHTING- ATLANTIC STATION November 17, 2018 Enjoy kids’ activities, hear live music, meet Santa, watch a parade, and see the Christmas tree lighting at 8:30 p.m. at the Lighting of Atlantic Station. Free. COSTUME PARTY November 17, 2018 (8 p.m.) Grant Park Mothball has DJ dance music, appetizers, a cash bar, and a costume contest at 1039 Grant Street SE. CHILI COOKOFF November 17, 2018 Sample 30 kinds of chili with live music and a kids’ area at Peach State Chili Cookoff at Town Center Park in Suwanee.Ticket deal $4.50 HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR November 17 - 18, 2018 Shop from crafters, artists, vintage vendors, and food trucks at Indie Craft Experience Holiday Shopping Spectacular at Georgia Freight Depot. Repeats in June. AQUARIUM HOLIDAY November 17 - Dec. 31, 2018 Festival of the SEAson features a light and music show, tree-lighting ceremonies, Santa and SCUBA Claus, and live entertainment at Georgia Aquarium. See schedule. HOLIDAY LIGHTS- Botanical Garden Nov. 17, 2018 - Jan. 6, 2019 Garden Lights, Holiday Nights features high-tech light displays, illuminated attractions, model trains, and restaurants at the 30-acre Atlanta Botanical Garden. TREE LIGHTING - Lenox Square November 18, 2018 Macy’s Great Tree Lighting Show includes live music at 6:30 p.m., the tree lighting at 7 p.m., and fireworks set to music. The tree stays lit through Jan. 1, 2018. LIGHT UP DUNWOODY November 18, 2018 Light Up Dunwoody is a neighborhood Christmas village with vendors, Santa, and a tree-lighting ceremony at 5:45 p.m. at Cheek-Spruill House in Dunwoody. Free. THANKSGIVING DINNER November 22, 2018 Greater Atlanta area See a list of restaurants offering special menus for Thanksgiving Day at Atlanta Parent and OpenTable. THANKSGIVING RACE November 22, 2018 The Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon & 5K begin and end near Georgia State Stadium. CHRISTMAS LIGHTS - Marietta November 22 - Dec. 31, 2018 Lights of Life is open every day with 1.5 miles of holiday lights, displays, kids’ activities, and concessions at Life University. CHRISTMAS AT THE MANSION November 23 - Dec. 9, 2018 Tour a Tudor Revival mansion decorated by designers for Christmas at Callanwolde, with Christmas lights outdoors. A CHRISTMAS CAROL November 23 - Dec. 24, 2018 multiple locations A Christmas Carol is Charles Dickens’ holiday classic about Scrooge, Tiny Tim, and three Christmas ghosts.
MAKE A CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT November 23 - Dec. 30, 2018 The Ornament Class at Decatur Glassblowing includes safety instructions, a demonstration, and assistance making a glass ornament to take home after it cools for 24 hours. Children 10 to 17 OK with a parent. |
CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR
November 24 - 29, 2018 Cirque Dreams Holidaze has flying reindeer, jumping gingerbread men, rousing music, amazing costumes, and Santa Claus.
GOSPEL NATIVITY November 28 - Dec. 9, 2018 Black Nativity retells the story of the first Christmas with dance, spirituals, gospel music, and a rousing finale at Ferst Center for the Arts.Ticket deal $23 MAGICAL PLAY OUTDOORS November 28, 2018 - Jan. 6, 2019 Gerda must save her brother Kai from the icy clutches of a cold-hearted queen in The Snow Queen, based on a story by Hans Christian Andersen. You see different scenes of the play as you walk the grounds at Serenbe in Chattahoochee Hills. PARTY AT THE MANSION November 29, 2018 (7 p.m.) Wear holiday cocktail attire to the $100 Callanwolde Holiday Gala for outstanding entertainment, wine, beer, and catered food, in the splendor of rooms decorated by designers at Callanwolde mansion. MARIETTA TREE LIGHTING November 29, 2018 (6 p.m.) Kick off the holiday season with a band, choruses, Santa (5:20 p.m.), and a tree-lighting ceremony (6 p.m.) at the Christmas Tree Lighting at Glover Park in Marietta. Free. SMALL TOWN PARADE November 29, 2018 Hometown Holidays Parade is a small-town affair with Christmas lights on fire trucks, kids on homemade floats, marching bands, beauty queens, and Santa and Mrs. Claus in Forsyth. Free. |
POWDER SPRINGS TREE LIGHTING
November 30, 2018 Beginning with a parade at 6:30 p.m., the Christmas Tree Lighting at 7:30 p.m. in Powder Springs features Santa, holiday music, the mayor, and hot chocolate with cookies in the Town Square. Free. BRITISH CHRISTMAS MUSIC November 30 & Dec. 2, 2018 multiple locations A Merry Ole Christmas features the Festival Singers of Atlanta performing 19 traditional songs. Donation.
CHRISTMAS MARKET November 30 - Dec. 23, 2018 Atlanta Christkindl Market is an open-air German holiday market at Atlantic Station featuring handmade gifts, German food & beverages, and entertainment. Free. COCKTAIL PARTY FOR ANIMAL RESCUE November 2018 (undated) A ticket to Paws For Cocktails gets you a drink, “delicious food,” live music, and a silent auction to benefit Furkids at Park Tavern in Piedmont Park. TRUMPET FESTIVAL November 2018 (undated) Watch the rehearsal Saturday or the concert Sunday at Atlanta Trumpet Festival at Lakeside High School. Free. TREE LIGHTING November 2018 (undated) Vinings Jubilee Christmas Tree Lighting includes music, dance, train rides, family activities, and Santa. Free. |
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