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21 Savage: American Dream Tour
When: Saturday, June 15
Where: Lakewood Amphitheatre
Cost: Lawn tickets start at $54
Details: The “A Lot” rapper returns to Atlanta for this homecoming concert, which promotes his latest album American Dream. Guests include J.I.D, Nardo Wick, and 21 Lil Harold.
Atlanta History Center’s Juneteenth Celebration
When: Saturday, June 15
Where: Atlanta History Center
Cost: Free, $85 for pre-paid interactive tasting
Details: Appreciate the rich cultural and historical significance of Juneteenth with the Atlanta History Center’s all-day programming. Full of folktales, theater performances, and tours of important landmarks in Black history, the free-to-attend event will keep you busy with multiple events happening every hour. Highlights include a make-and-take quilting class, yoga session, music shows, and build your own barbecue dry rub workshop. The only ticketed event is the “Fruits of Our Labor” tasting, hosted by James Beard Award-nominated food writer Nicole A. Taylor. Make sure to pre-register to speed up check-in and bring plenty of lawn chairs and picnic blankets to enjoy this outdoor event.
Abnormal Market and Uncommon Bazaar
When: Saturday, June 15 to Sunday, June 16
Where: Piedmont Park
Cost: Free
Details: This new free arts festival, hosted by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, will offer unusual creations by local painters, photographers, jewelry artists, and more. Round out the day by grabbing a meal at one of the food trucks and exploring Piedmont Park.
Atlanta Streets Alive
When: Sunday, June 16
Where: Peachtree Street
Cost: Free
Details: Run, skate, play, and bike around the city with Atlanta Streets Alive, a once-a-month program that opens up Atlanta’s streets to make a communal park. Streets Alive this time takes over Peachtree Street running from 15th Street in Midtown to Mitchell Street downtown near Underground Atlanta. Without any cars to worry about, the event is a great way to bond with the community, get a workout in, and explore local businesses you might not have noticed while driving through. With relay races and children’s events, make sure to bring the entire family—pets, too.
Liberated Laughter: An Improv Celebration of Juneteenth
When: Wednesday, June 19
Where: Whole World Improv Theatre
Cost: $5
Details: Support a local nonprofit and enjoy some laughs with the Whole World Improv Theatre’s Juneteenth show, highlighting comics and improv artists of African descent around Atlanta. The performers will tell their stories entirely unscripted, and the two-set show is intended for mature audiences.
Sports corner: Atlanta home games
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Atlanta United takes on the Houston Dynamo at Mercedes-Benz on June 15, with a special Father’s Day ticket pack available. Info here
- The Braves face off against the Tampa Bay Rays from June 14-16, followed by the Detroit Tigers from June 17-19 for six days of exciting games. Info here
- The Atlanta Dream plays the Los Angeles Sparks at the Gateway Center on June 16. Info here
