THIS WEEKEND!
The Atlanta Jazz Festival will kick off its 41st year of free jazz concerts in Piedmont Park over Memorial Day Weekend, May 26 - 27 from 11a.m. - 11p.m. each day.   The festival features three stages: the Next Gen Stage, the Contemporary Stage and the Wind Creek Casino Legends Stage. On Saturday, for the first time, all stages will feature all female headliners.  Dianne Reeves will close out the evening on the Legends Stage.  Bring the whole family and let the little ones play in the Kids Zone.  The hours for the Kids Zone are 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 26-27.  Adults can enjoy the event in luxury in the Bud Light Lounge.
 
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ALPHARETTA 
STREET FEST!
Over Memorial Day Weekend the City of Alpharetta opens up their historic downtown streets for the Alpharetta Arts Streetfest! This three-day event will host more than 90 regional and national artisans whose colorful and whimsical artwork will certainly make a splash in this charming district of Alpharetta.  The popular Streetfest will feature live music, entertaining and hands-on children's activities along with great cuisine from local eateries and street eats in the food court.  
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DECATUR ARTS FESTIVAL

Decatur's biggest arts event takes place over Memorial Day Weekend. Get started Friday evening, May 27, with the ArtWalk all around Decatur. The fun continues with the new dance festival, literary arts performances, musicians all day long on Decatur's community bandstand, a juried artists market, the fine arts exhibition, a special Kids and Teens Arts Festival and more. 

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FOOD THAT ROCKS!
City Green at City Springs in Sandy Springs  
Saturday, June 9  6:30 - 11:00 PM  

Food That Rocks serves up bites from Sandy Springs' best restaurants, wine/beer/cocktail tastes and local, live music.  Sample from over two dozen restaurants. Tickets at FoodthatRocks.org.  Enter code "INSITE" to receive $5 off admission.  Food That Rocks is a 21-year and older event.   
 
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GET TICKETS!
Celebrating 10 years at Candler Park in Atlanta, this year's two-day event takes place Friday & Saturday June 1 st & 2 nd .  More than 20,000 attendees will enjoy live music, crafts and interactive partner experiences. Additional weekend event activities will include a food village filled with local restaurant vendors and food trucks, the exclusive Terrapin Brew Lounge where attendees can experience Terrapin craft brews, and adult field games.  For full line-up and ticket information visit candlerparkmusicfestival.com. 
 
 
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FERST CENTER
 AT GA TECH!
Mamma Mia! combines the timeless tunes of super group ABBA with a sunny, funny tale that unfolds on a Greek island paradise. Must-see theatre with all of your favorite ABBA songs, non-stop laughs, and explosive dance numbers. Tickets at arts.gatech.edu and 404-894-9600.
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SUMMER NIGHTS!
 
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CIRCUS IN TOWN!

The 2018 Yaarab Shrine Circus is taking place now through Memorial Day at Jim R. Miller Park in Marietta.  Packed with more excitement than ever, this year's Tarzan Zerbini Circus features several new acts.   In addition to the 80 minute circus under The Big Top, there are 35 exciting carnival rides and attractions, as well as lots of carnival food.  Midway is open today and tomorrow at 5 p.m.; Saturday at 10 a.m.; Sunday at Noon, and Memorial Day at 10 a.m.  

 
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COME CELEBRATE!
Come to the mountains of Helen, Georgia and celebrate Bavarianfest!  This festive Bavarian atmosphere consists of a live German band and plenty of dancing.  This Memorial Day Weekend help honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.  Import and domestic beers & wines, wursts on a bun, hot dogs, pretzels and more.  Active and retired military receive free admission with guest.  All others $8.00.

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