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Five things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, July 17-19

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:05:00 -0400

Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are five events worth checking out across metro Atlanta:

High Museum of Art — final weekend of Access-for-All Wednesday programming

1280 Peachtree St. NE, Midtown. The blockbuster Amy Sherald: American Sublime exhibition — the Sherald show featuring Michelle Obama’s official White House portrait — enters its final stretch this weekend. The High’s signature Wednesday “Access for All” free admission days have been drawing record crowds for the run; timed tickets for the final weekend’s programming are released in batches via high.org and have been going quickly.

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.

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.

High Street Atlanta brings Shrek 2 to the green for free outdoor movie

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:00:00 -0400

The free outdoor movie series at High Street Atlanta continues Thursday night with a screening of the 2004 animated hit “Shrek 2” (PG).

The screening begins at sunset, around 7 p.m., on the green at 101 High St. near Truist Park. Admission is free and open to the public.

“Shrek 2 is one of those movies that everyone in the family can enjoy,” said High Street Atlanta marketing director Sarah Pulliam. “We expect a big crowd.”

Five things to do in metro Atlanta this week, July 6-12

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 11:00:00 -0400

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

Forum Flicks — Tuesday, 6 p.m.

The Forum Peachtree Corners, 5155 Peachtree Pkwy., Peachtree Corners. The free outdoor series returns with “E.T.” (PG). Bring a blanket or lawn chair.

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

101 High St., Atlanta. The outdoor movie series continues with “Legally Blonde” (PG-13). Lawn chairs and blankets recommended.

Three things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, July 3-5

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:30:00 -0400

Looking for something to do this Independence Day weekend? Here are three events worth checking out:

Peachtree Road Race — Saturday, 7:30 a.m.

The 57th running of the world’s largest 10K returns Saturday morning with a record 60,000 registered runners. The race starts at Peachtree and Lenox roads and finishes at Piedmont Park. Spectators are welcome along the route. MARTA is offering extra rail service to the Lenox station.

Flicks on the Bricks — Friday, 6 p.m.