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T is for Timon presents a selection from Craig Drennen’s seventeen-year body of work based on Timon of Athens, William Shakespeare’s least admired play. Centered around the play’s characters, Drennen’s series coalesce in a way 
Lady Bug, an installation by artist Jennifer Angus, is on view now through December 5, in the Don Russell Clayton Gallery at Kennesaw State University’s Zuckerman Museum of Art. This visually stunning installation celebrates female 
LUZIA, a waking dream of Mexico, premiered in April 2016 and is Cirque du Soleil’s 38th original production since 1984. In a series of grand visual surprises and breathtaking acrobatic performances, LUZIA 
World of Illumination’s Candy Rush is coming to Marietta at Six Flags White Water, transforming the park into a drive-through fantasy full of sweets and sparkle. Embark on a delicious adventure as 
From November 14, 2025 through January 2, 2026, Georgia Aquarium transforms into a shimmering winter wonderland filled with twinkling lights, festive music, and ocean magic. Marvel at the towering 40-foot holiday tree, capture 
What's that sound? Santa's in town! Cumberland Mall offers opportunities for photos with Santa every day from Friday, November 21 through Wednesday, December 24 (excluding Thanksgiving Day)! Walk-ups are welcome, but reservations 
Tree Jubilee promises multiple days of enchantment, featuring a myriad of holiday programs amidst the splendor of exquisitely adorned holiday trees and wreaths. Kicking off the holiday programming is our grand tree 
Snap your holiday photo with Santa in The Avenue East Cobb's Family Lounge (located between Tin Lizzy’s & Panera Bread)! To guarantee your special time with Santa, please book an appointment. Walk-ups 
Lights of Life, a beloved Marietta holiday light tradition, is back beginning on Thanksgiving evening and running every night, rain or shine, through New Year’s Eve.LIFE introduced Lights of LIFE to the 
Santa Claus has traveled all the way from the North Pole to Kennesaw, GA to visit with you at Town Center at Cobb! Get your wish list ready and come dressed in |
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Visit The Alley Stage on Tuesday evenings for a hilarious dose of stand-up comedy, witty one-liners, and side-splitting performances that will leave you in stitches. Have a knack for humor? This is
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Enjoy a magical evening at the annual Home for the Holidays & Tree Lighting. Get into the holiday spirit with performances by local school choirs. Explore the Kris Kringle Market for unique |
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GiftMart is a beloved annual holiday market featuring handmade crafts, décor, and gifts from local artisans. Proceeds support United Women in Faith missions and the Tillman House outreach. Admission is free. 
Stop by the Kennesaw Recreation Center & the Ben Robertson Community Center and take a stroll down Candy Cane Lane! Enjoy the sights, sounds, and sweetness of the season while treating yourself to some special 
Improv at The Alley is your weekly ticket to an off-the-cuff comedy experience that blends the anything-can-happen energy of Whose Line Is It Anyway? with the sharp, original sketches of SNL. Each week, 
Take a journey throughout Powder Springs to find all your favorite reindeer! This scavenger hunt will take you all over Powder Springs, Georgia from December 3 through January 4 and get you 
Celebrate the Season in Downtown Kennesaw!The City of Kennesaw invites you to start the season with our Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Depot Park. Enjoy choir performances, festive music, and a visit |
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Join Glory Haus for its Warehaus Sales! Glory Haus offers high-quality, inspirational decor that speaks life and love into your space. Shop unique, handmade, and fair trade products such as ornaments, mugs, 
It's the most wonderful trivia of the year! From Elf to Die Hard, Home Alone to The Grinch, test your festive film knowledge at our Holiday Movie Trivia Night. Whether you're Team 
Sip a cold Blue Moon beer while getting an up-close look at one of baseball’s newest ballparks on a guided tour of Truist Park. Enjoy a beer in the press box and 
Santa is Coming to Marietta!Kick off the holiday season with a favorite annual tradition. Join your friends the City of Marietta’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting with Santa's Arrival at the Square! The 
Test your knowledge of beloved holiday films at this festive themed trivia night.. 
Santa Claus is once again setting up shop at his Post Office in The Battery Atlanta! From Saturday, November 22 to Wednesday, December 24, Santa will continue the time-honored tradition of greeting 
The City of Marietta's Annual Christmas Tree Lighting returns!! Let's kick off this holiday season with Santa's arrival to the square. The fun begins at 4 p.m. with performances by local school
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Gather in Vinings every Thursday from 2 to 6 p.m. and shop local goods from over 30 vendors. The market is located in the parking lot at the intersection of New Paces
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Visit Avenue East Cobb on select Thursdays at 3, 4, and 5 p.m. for a special Storytime with Santa experience! Gather around for holiday stories read by the jolly man himself inside Barnes
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Santa Claus is coming to town! Santa Paws has set aside a special treat for four-legged friends and their parents! From 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, 11, and 18, pups + |
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Welcome in the Christmas Season as the City of Powder Springs Christmas Parade makes its way down Marietta Street at 6:30 p.m.! Local businesses, organizations, and churches prepare the way for the 
Join Cobb County PARKS for the 2025 Holiday Artisan Market at the Cobb County Civic Center! This market will feature more than 90 artisan vendors offering handmade decor, paintings, ceramics, jewelry, and 
Presented by Cobb PARKS in collaboration with Mad Artists’ Entertainment.Celebrate the season with this holiday favorite! A Christmas Carol brings Charles Dickens’ classic tale to life with warmth, humor, and heart—perfect for 
Get ready for a night of world-class laughs at The Alley Stage’s Comedy on the Square — Cobb County's premier professional comedy show! Every weekend, the BEST comedians from Atlanta, the Southeast, 
Grab your blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy the holiday-themed movie, The Polar Express, under the stars on the lawn! Event Schedule6:00 PM – Doors Open7:00 PM – Movie Begins9:00 PM – Movie EndsParking:FREE 
Make plans to attend the 39th annual Marietta Pilgrimage Christmas Home Tour! This year, get a glimpse inside five private homes located in the Kennesaw Avenue Neighborhood in Marietta, Georgia. Each home will be decorated for the holiday
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Kennesaw State University’s School of Art and Design will host the second annual Holiday Artist Market on Friday, Dec. 6, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Visual Arts Building on
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Shop, dine, and grab a drink for a stroll around the Square each First Friday of the month. Art Walk is a free self-guided walking tour that celebrates the vitality of Marietta’s 
The City of Acworth and its partner, NorthStar Church, are excited to host this year’s Santa’s Arrival! Santa arrives in Acworth on Friday, December 5, 2025. Festivities will begin at 5:30 p.m. |
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Discover one-of-a-kind gifts for your loved ones or treat yourself to something special. Shop local and support small businesses this holiday season!The Smyrna Handmade Holiday Market is Saturday, December 6th from 10:00 
Tchaikovsky’s instantly familiar music will usher in the city’s iconic holiday performances as the Atlanta Ballet presents its signature production of The Nutcracker, December 6-27, 2025, under the artistic direction of Gennadi 
The City of Kennesaw’s Parks & Recreation Department is excited to welcome families back to one of the community’s favorite holiday traditions, Breakfast with Santa, on Saturday, December 6, at the Ben 
The City of Kennesaw Parks & Recreation Department invites families to enjoy a festive day with the Kennesaw Holly Days Parade and Santa at the Depot on Saturday, December 6!Starting at 11:30 
The market has an average of 65 vendors and hundreds of customers each week. Market customers have lots of variety to choose from including heirloom tomatoes, fruits and vegetables that are rarely, 
Shop local this holiday season! Explore local artisans with unique, handmade, and/or eco-friendly gifts for the holiday season. Art, jewelry, candles, children’s gifts, bath products, food, nature gifts, and so much more.Admission 
Get ready to unwrap the magic of the season with the Georgia Symphony Orchestra’s Holiday Pops! concert—a beloved tradition that brings holiday cheer to audiences of all ages.This high-spirited celebration features festive 
Celebrate the season with Song of Atlanta Show Chorus as they present All I Want for Christmas: An A Cappella Holiday Showcase!Experience the joy and sparkle of four-part harmony with Atlanta’s premier
Get ready for a night of world-class laughs at The Alley Stage’s Comedy on the Square — Cobb County's premier professional comedy show! Every weekend, the BEST comedians from Atlanta, the Southeast,
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Santa Claus is coming to Dave & Buster’s!Before doors open to the public, enjoy VIP access to a wonderland of holiday fun and festivities. Feast on a festive breakfast banquet, play games
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Get ready to tip off the holiday season with Holiday Hoopfest on Saturday, December 6, at 1 PM! Join the City of Kennesaw Parks & Recreation Department for a fun-filled afternoon of basketball
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Come see Santa in Historic Downtown Acworth! Santa will be celebrating the season at Depot Park on Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 1 - 5 p.m. Families are welcome to stop by, |
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Get ready to unwrap the magic of the season with the Georgia Symphony Orchestra’s Holiday Pops! concert—a beloved tradition that brings holiday cheer to audiences of all ages.This high-spirited celebration features festive 
Nashville Noel: A Country Christmas Spectacular is a dazzling holiday extravaganza that brings the spirit of Nashville and the magic of Christmas together in a heartwarming and unforgettable show. 
Join The Battery Atlanta for an afternoon of seasonal fun at The Battery Atlanta's Holiday Market! Browse unique vendor booths filled with handcrafted, one-of-a-kind gifts, perfect for everyone on your list!Enjoy live
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Enjoy the annual Holiday Lights Celebration at East Cobb Park on December 7 from 5:30 - 8:00p.m.! Feel the holiday cheer with live music, outdoor fun, a beautiful tree lighting, and a
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Continue your Holly Days celebration with a spectacular drone light show in Downtown Kennesaw! Glimmer & Glee: A Holly Days Flight takes to the sky at 7:30 PM, filling the night with |
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Otter's Chicken is transforming into a full Grinch-themed holiday pop-up this season with festive decor and limited-time holiday menu items! This pop-up is perfect for families and children who are getting into
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Test your holiday knowledge at Trivia Night with Josh Waters, hosted by the City of Kennesaw Parks & Recreation Department. Open to adults, participants can create their own teams to compete in |
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Visit The Alley Stage on Tuesday evenings for a hilarious dose of stand-up comedy, witty one-liners, and side-splitting performances that will leave you in stitches. Have a knack for humor? This is |
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Improv at The Alley is your weekly ticket to an off-the-cuff comedy experience that blends the anything-can-happen energy of Whose Line Is It Anyway? with the sharp, original sketches of SNL. Each week,
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Go behind the scenes of the Blue Moon ballpark brewery for a one-of-a-kind, interactive adventure. Guests can sip on one of the latest releases while learning about the brewing process, then head |
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Santa Claus is once again setting up shop at his Post Office in The Battery Atlanta! From Saturday, November 22 to Wednesday, December 24, Santa will continue the time-honored tradition of greeting
Join Glory Haus for its Warehaus Sales! Glory Haus offers high-quality, inspirational decor that speaks life and love into your space. Shop unique, handmade, and fair trade products such as ornaments, mugs, 
Whiskey Dickens' A Christmas Carol is presented by Destination Theatre in partnership with the Alley Stage FoundationOne actor plays Scrooge. One actor plays Everyone Else. Both get buzzed! Watch these professional actors and improvisers stumble their way
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Gather in Vinings every Thursday from 2 to 6 p.m. and shop local goods from over 30 vendors. The market is located in the parking lot at the intersection of New Paces
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Visit Avenue East Cobb on select Thursdays at 3, 4, and 5 p.m. for a special Storytime with Santa experience! Gather around for holiday stories read by the jolly man himself inside Barnes
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Santa Claus is coming to town! Santa Paws has set aside a special treat for four-legged friends and their parents! From 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, 11, and 18, pups + |
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A Christmas Tradition returns to The Strand stage for another unforgettable year of sharing the holiday spirit through sparkling song and dance! This hometown favorite holiday revue features costumed singers and dancers performing both 
Out of Box Theatre’s beloved and irreverent holiday tradition returns with Santa After Hours 2025! Written and performed by “The Usual Gang of Idiots,” this adults-only sketch show gleefully unpacks the chaos
Get ready for a night of world-class laughs at The Alley Stage’s Comedy on the Square — Cobb County's premier professional comedy show! Every weekend, the BEST comedians from Atlanta, the Southeast, 
Gather your friends for a girls’ night out at the United Bankshares Amphitheater with the City of Kennesaw Parks & Recreation Department! On Friday, December 12, enjoy a screening of The Holiday under the
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Celebrate the season at The Avenue West Cobb's 15th annual Christmas Extravaganza, featuring a live holiday concert, festive vendors, and seasonal treats. |
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Kennesaw City Cemetery, an official Wreaths Across America (WAA) location, and the Kennesaw Mountain Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), will host a wreath-laying ceremony, joining more than 3,700 
Relax and enjoy live, free music at our Blanket Concert Series, where music meets comfort! All concerts will be 6:30pm - 8:30pm with no registration required. Just bring a blanket and enjoy
The market has an average of 65 vendors and hundreds of customers each week. Market customers have lots of variety to choose from including heirloom tomatoes, fruits and vegetables that are rarely, 
Home For The Holidays is back for another year! Feel the holiday spirit this December with this Han-Made Cabarets production.
Get ready for a night of world-class laughs at The Alley Stage’s Comedy on the Square — Cobb County's premier professional comedy show! Every weekend, the BEST comedians from Atlanta, the Southeast,
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On Saturday, Dec. 13, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History will transform into a winter wonderland with festive activities for all ages—all included
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Get into the seasonal spirit at the Sewell Mill Library and Cultural Center Winter Festival on December 13th, 10 am-5 pm! Join your friends for a day filled with festive fun for
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Celebrate Christmas in Acworth with free horse and carriage rides through historic downtown from 1 – 5 p.m. on Saturday, December 13! Make it a date and enjoy all of the festive |
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The Kennesaw Public Safety Foundation, in partnership with Together With Families, invites car enthusiasts to participate in the Sleigh Ride for Smiles charity cruise on Sunday, December 14, from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The event begins at Target (3040 Shallowford Rd), 
Join Avenue East Cobb and Chabad of Cobb to celebrate the first night of Chanukah with a traditional Menorah lighting ceremony and celebration on December 14! Head over to Avenue East Cobb's front 
As the chill air stirs and the trees lose their leaves, fairies and gnomes make their journey south and begin preparations to build their whimsical winter homes across the CNC’s property. Bundle 
Create magical memories with family and get into the holiday spirit at CNC’s most popular Family Fun Day, Enchanted Woodland Wonders! Dive into the magical stories of the Chattahoochee as told by |
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Lights, Camera, Action! Join Kennesaw Parks & Recreation on December 15, at the Ben Robertson Community Center and Kennesaw Recreation Center for some festive fun at our special Holiday Photo Booths! Capture 
Join the City of Kennesaw, in partnership with Chabad of Kennesaw, for the Menorah Lighting at the Main Street Plaza on Monday, December 15, at 6:00 PM. Hanukkah, the eight-day Jewish holiday, commemorates the Maccabees’ military victory |
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ONE SHOW ONLY!Those singing trailer park angels are packing their festive Christmas mullets and will be dashing through the snow just in time for some down-home holiday cheer. Performed by the same 
A monthly crafting meetup at Café Eataly, offering a guided project and a creative community experience.
Visit The Alley Stage on Tuesday evenings for a hilarious dose of stand-up comedy, witty one-liners, and side-splitting performances that will leave you in stitches. Have a knack for humor? This is
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Acworth invites everyone to Doyal Hill Park for the 13th Annual Menorah Lighting Ceremony on Tuesday, December 16 at 6:00 p.m. Rabbi Zalman Charytan from the Chabad Jewish Center will officiate the |
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Improv at The Alley is your weekly ticket to an off-the-cuff comedy experience that blends the anything-can-happen energy of Whose Line Is It Anyway? with the sharp, original sketches of SNL. Each week, 
Join Acworth for its annual Light Up Main Golf Cart Parade! Participation is free, but registration is required to join the parade lineup. It’s time to bust out the garland, lights, and |
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Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with A Very Marietta Christmas Cabaret! Step into a sparkling evening of music, laughter, and holiday cheer as The Alley Stage transforms into a festive
Santa Claus is once again setting up shop at his Post Office in The Battery Atlanta! From Saturday, November 22 to Wednesday, December 24, Santa will continue the time-honored tradition of greeting
Join Glory Haus for its Warehaus Sales! Glory Haus offers high-quality, inspirational decor that speaks life and love into your space. Shop unique, handmade, and fair trade products such as ornaments, mugs, 
Before we say goodbye to 2025, let's see how well you remember it! From chart-topping hits and binge-worthy shows to viral moments and blockbuster movies, this trivia night celebrates the very best 
The Nutcracker, set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, tells the story of young Clara, who receives a magical nutcracker doll on Christmas Eve. The doll transforms into a prince and leads Clara on 
The community is invited to join Temple Kol Emeth on Thursday, December 18th at 5:45pm, in Glover Park on the Marietta Square, for the Menorah Lighting.
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Visit Avenue East Cobb on select Thursdays at 3, 4, and 5 p.m. for a special Storytime with Santa experience! Gather around for holiday stories read by the jolly man himself inside Barnes
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Santa Claus is coming to town! Santa Paws has set aside a special treat for four-legged friends and their parents! From 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, 11, and 18, pups + |
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Step right into a hilarious, and interactive murder mystery where you might just be the killer! It’s the thrilling event everyone’s dying to attend—do not let this unforgettable night pass you by!Get
Get ready for a night of world-class laughs at The Alley Stage’s Comedy on the Square — Cobb County's premier professional comedy show! Every weekend, the BEST comedians from Atlanta, the Southeast, 
Get ready, Atlanta! The one and only DJ Pauly D is taking over the stage on December 19th, 8PM – 11PM, and you’re invited to the biggest party of the year! Prepare |
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Dash through historic Marietta Square for a holiday 5K walk or run! Dashing Through the Square is a Peachtree Qualifying Race featuring electronic chip timing to ensure accuaracy for runners. This family
Get ready for a night of world-class laughs at The Alley Stage’s Comedy on the Square — Cobb County's premier professional comedy show! Every weekend, the BEST comedians from Atlanta, the Southeast,
The market has an average of 65 vendors and hundreds of customers each week. Market customers have lots of variety to choose from including heirloom tomatoes, fruits and vegetables that are rarely,
Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with A Very Marietta Christmas Cabaret! Step into a sparkling evening of music, laughter, and holiday cheer as The Alley Stage transforms into a festive 
An energetic and fun annual performance by the Stayin' Alive Dance Crew. 
Yacht Rock Revue is coming to Coca-Cola Roxy on Saturday, December 20th! |
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Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with A Very Marietta Christmas Cabaret! Step into a sparkling evening of music, laughter, and holiday cheer as The Alley Stage transforms into a festive |
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Join the Strand Theatre for a special Strand Ole Opry this holiday season for your favorite Christmas hits with an extra dose of banjo and fiddle! Following in the footsteps of great 
Get Ready for the Merriest Night of the Year! Join The Alley Stage on December 19th for a holly jolly evening of laughter at the Christmas Party! Featuring the best comedians in |
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The Strand continues its tradition of screening It’s a Wonderful Life on the big screen all day the Tuesday before Christmas. Take a break from your last minute holiday shopping and remember the importance
Visit The Alley Stage on Tuesday evenings for a hilarious dose of stand-up comedy, witty one-liners, and side-splitting performances that will leave you in stitches. Have a knack for humor? This is |
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Join Glory Haus for its Warehaus Sales! Glory Haus offers high-quality, inspirational decor that speaks life and love into your space. Shop unique, handmade, and fair trade products such as ornaments, mugs, 
The Comedy at The Strand Series is sponsored by The Mazloom Law Firm, LLC and Karen and Don Hallacy.Jon Rudnitsky can be seen in the hit Netflix Christmas film, OUR LITTLE SECRET, with Lindsay Lohan, and in |
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The market has an average of 65 vendors and hundreds of customers each week. Market customers have lots of variety to choose from including heirloom tomatoes, fruits and vegetables that are rarely, 
Honor the past by celebrating the future! The Lemon Street Classic's purpose is to not only showcase high-level basketball on a national stage but also serve as a catalyst for change. The 
Homegrown Georgia Songwriter Series Sponsored by Johnson & Alday, LLC Celebrate a fantastic season with our very own Homegrown Winter Jam featuring Funk Cake and Davis & The Love! FUNK CAKE – ATLANTA’S PREMIER |
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The Battery Atlanta is celebrating 2026 with its New Year’s Eve Bash presented by Xfinity, featuring two exciting events: a family-friendly early countdown and a late-night celebration to ring in the new year!The 
Ring in the New Year at Dixie Tavern with Georgia's own Kurt Thomas Band, the #1 Country/Rock Party Band in the Southeast!
Improv at The Alley is your weekly ticket to an off-the-cuff comedy experience that blends the anything-can-happen energy of Whose Line Is It Anyway? with the sharp, original sketches of SNL. Each week, 
Get ready for the most anticipated party of the year -- NYE Live! at Live! at the Battery! Welcome the New Year in style with exhilarating entertainment, elevated food and drink packages, 
Ring in the new year with style at Mac’s Chophouse. Enjoy a special chef-crafted dinner option, an exceptional wine list, and a champagne toast at midnight to welcome 2026.Details on seating times and reservations will 
Ring in the New Year at Glover Park Brewery! On Wednesday, December 31, starting at 4 p.m., celebrate with friends all evening long! 
Celebrate the New Year with the Georgia Players Guild at The Strand Theatre! Sponsored by S.A. White Oil Company, Champions - A Celebration of Queen, will be an electric night you won't 
Manifest 2026 at the NYE Cosmic Countdown! Dress for your sign, enjoy Music Bingo, DJ beats, free arcade games, tarot, and a Midnight Manifestation Toast! 
Join the Georgia Aquarium for its New Year's Eve celebration, The Strip Meets the Sea! Here comes 2026—and Georgia Aquarium is your stage for the ultimate VIP New Year’s Eve Celebration. Step into |
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Behnam Bani, one of Iran's most beloved pop artists, is set to perform live in Atlanta. Known for his powerful voice and emotional connection with fans, Bani will deliver an unforgettable evening |
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Step into 2026 with the hottest night of Southern Soul and Line Dancing! This all-star lineup brings together today’s biggest names and viral sensations for a concert experience you won’t forget.King George headlines |
