Looking for a way to spend July 18-19 across metro Atlanta? Here’s a quick hit-list of five events worth a detour, anchored by the Atlanta Summer Halal Food Festival’s return after a rain postponement.
1. Atlanta Summer Halal Food Festival — Historic Fourth Ward Skate Park
The Atlanta Summer Halal Food Festival returns this weekend at the Historic Fourth Ward Skate Park (830 Willoughby Way NE) on Saturday and Sunday, July 18-19, after being rescheduled because of rain. The festival brings together a global mix of halal food vendors, with SMAASH District, Bite More, and Auntie Vee’s among the names featured in the vendor lineup. Expect a crowd, expect to come hungry, and expect to leave having tried something new. Tickets and vendor information are available through the festival’s official channels.
2. Cinema in the Cemetery — Oakland Cemetery
Cinema in the Cemetery, Oakland’s beloved summer outdoor film series, returns for another screening at the Historic Oakland Cemetery. Bring a blanket, bring a picnic, and bring the family. Doors typically open in the early evening with the screening at dusk — check Oakland’s website for the specific film and timing.
3. High Museum — final week of Amy Sherald’s Access-for-All Wednesday
The High Museum of Art is closing out its summer run of Amy Sherald programming this week, with Access-for-All Wednesday offering free admission for Georgia residents. This is one of the last chances to catch the exhibition before it rotates out, so plan a mid-week return visit if you haven’t made it yet.
4. Tommy Davidson at City Winery
Tommy Davidson wraps up a two-night special engagement at City Winery Atlanta this weekend — Friday and Saturday nights only. Davidson is also promoting his upcoming show on Paramount Plus. Tickets are limited and have been moving.
5. Catch a ball at Truist Park
The Atlanta Braves continue their interleague series against the Texas Rangers at Truist Park with games Saturday and Sunday, first pitch scheduled for 7:15 p.m. Saturday. The Braves rolled past Texas on Friday night behind a five-RBI performance from Drake Baldwin and a dominant start from Chris Sale — good vibes carry into the weekend. Bring the family, eat at The Battery, and stay for the postgame fireworks.
A quick weather note for the weekend: scattered thunderstorms remain possible across the metro on Saturday with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s. Have a rain plan if you’re heading outdoors.
Sources: Patch Atlanta — Atlanta Summer Halal Food Fest event listing; Fox 5 Atlanta — Good Day Atlanta viewer information, July 17, 2026
