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Five things to do this week in metro Atlanta, July 14-19

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Looking for something to do this week? Here are five events worth checking out:

High Museum “Access for All” — Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

1280 Peachtree St. NE, Midtown. The High opens its doors free of charge on Wednesday with timed tickets for the blockbuster Amy Sherald: American Sublime exhibition — the Sherald show featuring Michelle Obama’s official White House portrait has been a major draw since opening. Tickets are released in batches and have been going quickly, so sign up early at high.org.

Olympic marble: rare 1996 Atlanta Olympic torch to be displayed at Truist Park during All-Star Game

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:30:00 -0400

The iconic torch from the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics will be on display in the Truist Park concourse during MLB All-Star week, marking 30 years since Atlanta hosted the Games.

The torch, which was lit at Centennial Olympic Park on July 19, 1996, and burned through the closing ceremony on August 4, will be on loan from the Atlanta History Center for the duration of All-Star festivities.

“This is a fitting way to honor the legacy of the 1996 Games and the city that has been synonymous with baseball for more than 150 years,” said Atlanta History Center president Sheffield Hale. “Atlanta is a sports town, and this torch belongs here this week.”

Buckhead prepares for All-Star invasion: 10 things to know if you're visiting

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:00:00 -0400

The MLB All-Star Game returns to Truist Park on Tuesday for the first time since 2000, and Buckhead is bracing for an estimated 70,000-plus visitors.

If you’re in town for the game — or just trying to get around — here’s what you need to know:

Tickets: As of Monday afternoon, the cheapest verified resale tickets on StubHub were $340. Most lower-bowl seats were going for $600-$900. Standing-room-only passes were still available for $225.

Four things to do this week in metro Atlanta, July 13-19

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:00:00 -0400

Looking for something to do this week? Here are four events worth checking out:

MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park — Tuesday, 8 p.m.

The 96th Major League Baseball All-Star Game returns to Atlanta for the first time since 2000. The American League and National League square off at Truist Park, with Fox broadcasting the game nationally. The Home Run Derby is Monday night.

High Street Atlanta Screenings on the Green — Thursday, 7 p.m.

Five things to know as Braves return from All-Star break

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:00:00 -0400

The Atlanta Braves open the second half of the MLB season this weekend with a half-game lead in the National League East and the All-Star Game coming to Truist Park.

Here are five things to know about where the Braves stand heading into the break:

1. They’re in first place — barely.

Atlanta’s 51-42 record entering the break has them a half-game ahead of Philadelphia. The Braves have been in first place since June but the margin has been thin, never more than two games.