Monday, April 24, 2017

Atlanta Events: May 2017


Comedy festival
May 1 - 8, 2017
Atlanta locations
See 101 comedians in a dozen venues at the Laughing Skull Comedy Festival.
Attractions
May 1 - Aug. 31, 2017
multiple locations
These discount ticket prices include all taxes and fees.
Taste of Alpharetta
May 4, 2017
25 miles north
Taste of Alpharetta has tastes from 60 restaurants, chef competitions, a fun zone, and a music stage with rock, folk, and R&B bands. Free entry.
Cocktails at the aquarium
May 5, 2017
0.5 miles NW
Adults can wander Georgia Aquarium enjoying live music, cocktails, and appetizers at Sips Under the Sea. Visit the website to buy tickets and see the theme.
Electronic music festival
May 5 - 7, 2017
0.3 miles west
Shaky Beats has 40 bands on three stages, bars, a food court, and an art market in Centennial Olympic Park for age 18+.
Science-fiction festival
May 5 - 7, 2017
9 miles NE
Fans of the Doctor Who TV show can meet celebrities, hear talks, watch shows, play games, and go to a Time Lord Party (Friday) and a cabaret (Saturday) at Wholanta [formerly TimeGate] at Marriott Century Center.
Kentucky Derby party
May 6, 2017
10 miles north
Dress up for Derby Day, which has a live broadcast of the Kentucky Derby, food, beverages, live music, an auction, and games at Chastain Horse Park.
Food & music festival
May 6, 2017 (7 to 11 p.m.)
12.8 miles north
Food That Rocks features samples from 20 local restaurants, 3 local bands, and a tent with wine, beer, and cocktail tastes at Hammond Park for $55, age 21+.
Beer festival
May 6, 2017 (1 to 5 p.m.)
34 miles NE
Gwinnett Beer Fest features 150 craft beers, live music, and food at Coolray Field in Lawrenceville.
Art festival
May 6 - 7, 2017
9 miles north
See the work of 185 artists, hear local acoustic musicians, and visit food vendors at Chastain Park Arts Festival at Chastain Park. Repeats in Nov. Free.
Snellville festival
May 6 - 7, 2017
26 miles NE
Snellville Days features arts and crafts, food booths, and live entertainment at Briscoe Park. Free.
Pets in the park
May 6 - 7, 2017
32 miles NE
Woofstock features dogs that dive and perform tricks, pet adoptions, food trucks, a beer garden, inflatables for kids, and live music in Suwanee. Free.                                                                                                                                
Cotton Pickin’ Fair
May 6 - 7, 2017
51 miles south
Enjoy art, antiques, craft demonstrations, music, and kids’ shows near a 1910 farmhouse, cotton gin, and cotton warehouse at Cotton Pickin’ Fair in Gay. Repeats in Oct.
Renaissance festival
May 6 - June 4, 2017 (weekends from April 15)
24 miles SW
See knights and maidens, dine on turkey legs and ale, shop from 150 artisans, visit a medieval amusement park, and be entertained at the Georgia Renaissance Festival weekends and Memorial Day in Fairburn.
Discount tickets $15.
Improvised comedy
May 11 - 13, 2017
1.2 miles SE
Village Theatre hosts seven local comedy groups, six national comedy groups, and three celebrity comedians during the Atlanta Improv Festival.
Decatur Lantern Parade
May 12, 2017 (9 p.m.)
6.7 miles east
The free Decatur Lantern Parade lights the night and fills the air with music. You can pay to register for a lantern-making workshop.
BBQ & music festival
May 12 - 13, 2017 (uncertain)
2.2 miles SE
Pick’n in Grant Park has a BBQ contest (no samples), kids’ zone, street vendors, and live music ranging from rock to bluegrass in beautiful Grant Park. No pets.
BBQ & fireworks festival
May 12 - 13, 2017
32 miles NW
Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival includes country music and fireworks Friday night, kids activities and entertainment Saturday, and BBQ both dates at Cauble Park in Acworth. Free entrance.
Shaky Knees Music Festival
May 12 - 14, 2017
0.2 miles NW
Shaky Knees Music Festival has dozens of indie-folk and soul-rock bands on multiple stages, plus local food and craft beer at Centennial Olympic Park. No chairs or pets.
Gem show
May 12 - 14, 2017
17.2 miles NW
The Georgia Mineral Society’s Gem, Mineral, Jewelry, and Fossil Show is Mother’s Day weekend at Cobb Civic Center in Marietta.
East Point dinner show
May 13, 2017 (7 p.m.)
8.5 miles SW
Jazz Age Jeopardy is a 1920s whodunit with a buffet-style dinner, a few glasses of wine, and audience participation solving a crime. Discount tickets $37.
Mableton festival
May 13, 2017
16 miles NW
Mableton Day features local entertainers, arts and crafts, vendors, a car show, a kids’ corner, and a 5K at Mable House Amphitheatre.
Marietta garden tour
May 13, 2017
26 miles NW
See inspiring gardens and parks maintained by Master Gardener volunteers at Through the Garden Gate.
Muddy girl run
May 13, 2017
30 miles south
Dirty Girl Mud Run is a 5K obstacle course for women age 14+ at Atlanta Motor Speedway. No pets.
Dog festival
May 13, 2017 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
31.4 miles NE
Bring your dog on a leash to Pawfest, which includes a hike, Frisbee demos, contests, food, entertainment, and kids’ activities in Snellville. Free.
Mother’s Day - garden tour
May 13 - 14, 2017
Atlanta locations
See 10 spectacular private gardens on Mother’s Day weekend at Gardens for Connoisseurs Tour.
Sweet Auburn festival
May 13 - 14, 2017
0.9 miles east
Sweet Auburn Springfest offers family fun, food, and entertainment in Historic Sweet Auburn District. Free.
Mother’s Day - rose show
May 13 - 14, 2017
2.5 miles NE
See the best roses in 65 categories at Atlanta Rose Show in the Day Hall at the Atlanta Botanical Garden.
Dunwoody Art Festival
May 13 - 14, 2017
15 miles north
Dunwoody Art Festival features 140 artists’ booths, a food court, kids’ zone, and live music. Free.
Arts market in Buford
May 13 - 14, 2017
34.7 miles NE
Barefoot in the Park has artists, musicians, dancers, and children’s activities in Buford.
Indian festival
May 13 - 14, 2017
38 miles north
Cherokee County Indian Festival features native dancing, drumming, singing, and storytelling, plus arts and crafts, food vendors, pony rides, animal shows, and native skills demonstrations in Canton.
Mother’s Day restaurants
May 14, 2017
Atlanta area
OpenTable lists restaurants that offer special brunch, lunch, and dinner menus on Mother’s Day.
Mother’s Day at the zoo
May 14, 2017
4 miles NW
Mom enters free with any adult or child ticket purchase on Mother’s Day at the Zoo at Zoo Atlanta.
Mother’s Day Brunch
May 14, 2017
14 miles north
Enjoy a Mother’s Day Brunch buffet indoors or outside on the patio, which includes a pint-sized kids’ buffet plus games and activities at Villa Christina.
Mother’s Day racing
May 14, 2017
multiple locations
Moms Race Free with the purchase of a race of equal or greater value at Andretti Indoor Karting & Games in Marietta and Roswell.
Mother’s Day - mansion tour
May 14, 2017
20 miles north
Take Mom to Mother’s Day Open House at historic Barrington Hall, Bulloch Hall, and Smith Plantation in Roswell. Bring a canned food donation for admission.
Greek festival
May 19 - 21, 2017
25 miles NW
Enjoy Greek food, music, dancers in costume, and a crafts market at the Marietta Greek Festival at 3431 Trickum Road. No pets.
Elegant car show
May 20, 2017
24 miles NE
See hundreds of timeless cars and motorcycles at The Atlanta Motoring Festival and Concours d’Elegance, with live jazz, wine tasting, and children’s activities at Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek.
Family wellness festival
May 20, 2017
31 miles NE
Spring Into Summer at 5 p.m. features wellness exhibitors and family activities, plus a 3K glow-in-the-dark walk/run for $10 at 8:15 p.m., followed by a free movie on the lawn about 9 p.m. in Lawrenceville.
Home tour
May 20 - 21, 2017
2 miles SE
See homes that range from Folk Victorian to Queen Anne on the Historic Grant Park Tour of Homes.
Malcolm X Festival
May 20 - 21, 2017 (12 to 8 p.m.)
3.8 miles SW
Celebrate the birthday of an international African icon at the Malcolm X Festival, which features music, food booths, and craft vendors at West End Park. Free.
Kirkwood festival
May 20 - 21, 2017
6 miles east
On Saturday, browse a free open-air artist market, hear live music, run a 5K, and shop food vendors at Bessie Branham Park. On Saturday or Sunday, buy a ticket to tour Kirkwood homes during Kirkwood Spring Fling & Tour of Homes.
Gluten-free expo
May 20 - 21, 2017
11 miles NW
Sample and purchase products from 100 vendors at Gluten Free & Allergen Friendly Expo at Cobb Galleria Centre.
Discount tickets $12.
Art, wine, and jazz
May 20 - 21, 2017
64 miles north
Dahlonega Arts & Wine Festival features artists’ booths, a wine garden, and live jazz in Dahlonega.
East Atlanta beer festival
May 21, 2017
4 miles SE
You can’t go wrong with 150 beers, a dozen food vendors, and live entertainment at East Atlanta Craft Beer Festival in Brownwood Park.
Comics & games
May 25 - 28, 2017
0.5 miles west
MomoCon is an animation, anime, comic, and gaming convention at Georgia World Congress Center.
Game festival
May 25 - 29, 2017
14.2 miles north
Enjoy playing board games for four days at the Atlanta Game Fest at Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center. Repeats in Oct.


ATLANTA JAZZ FESTIVAL
May 26 - 28, 2017

2 miles NE
Atlanta Jazz Festival features local and national jazz greats on two stages, a youth jazz-band competition, arts and crafts, food vendors, and a kids’ zone in Piedmont Park. Free.                                                                                                                                                                                                             
Memorial Day at the mountain
May 26 - 29, 2017
19 miles east
Salute The Troops includes live music, a patriotic laser show, and fireworks at Stone Mountain Park. Discount for active and retired military.
Memorial Day at the beach
May 26 - 29, 2017
82 miles SE
See a water-ski and wakeboard tournament, do beach activities, visit a kids’ zone, and hear live music at the Memorial Day Weekend Festival at Callaway Gardens.
Caribbean carnival
May 27, 2017
Village is 2 miles NE
Atlanta Caribbean Carnival [sound] celebrates Caribbean culture, cuisine, and costumes with a noon parade (parade map) to the festival village at Fourth Ward Park. The village is open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Brew at the zoo
May 27, 2017
4 miles NW
Brew at the Zoo is a fundraiser that features beer and wine tasting, food for sale, live music, and animal encounters at Zoo Atlanta for age 21+.
Decatur Arts Festival
May 27 - 28, 2017 (art walk May 26)
6 miles east
Decatur Arts Festival has an art walk Friday evening and an artists’ market with live music Saturday and Sunday in downtown Decatur. Free.
Alpharetta art festival
May 27 - 29, 2017
25 miles north
Alpharetta Arts Streetfest offers art, live jazz and acoustic music, cultural arts performances, children’s activities, and food booths. Free.
Memorial Day ceremonies
May 29, 2017
multiple locations
Cinco de Mayo Party
May 2017 (undated)
0.8 miles SW
Socialize and celebrate with beer, margaritas, and barbecue at the Cinco de Mayo Party at Smoke Ring.
Princess tea
May 2017 (undated)
2.2 miles NE
Mommy and Me Princess Tea is a benefit with tea, lemonade, treats, and a show at The Carter Center.
East Point festival
May 2017 (undated)
8 miles SE
Taste of East Point and the South Metro Area has artists, live music, food trucks, restaurants, beer, and margaritas in downtown East Point. Free.
Taste of Brookhaven
May 2017 (undated)
10 miles NE
Taste of Town Brookhaven includes samples from a dozen restaurants, beer and wine for sale, music, and cooking demonstrations on the green.
Woman survivors
May 2017 (undated)
18.5 miles NW
Hear 10 women who survived cancer tell their moving stories of hope and healing at My Second Act at Earl Smith Strand Theatre in Marietta.
British car show
May 2017 (undated)
23 miles north
The members of a dozen car clubs will park British cars under the shade trees of the Roswell City Hall parking area on Atlanta British Motorcar Day. Free.
Cinco de Mayo
May 2017 (undated)
23.2 miles NE
La Raza Festival is a big Cinco de Mayo event with Latin recording artists, Mexican folk dancers, mariachi music, and food vendors at Gwinnett Place Mall. Free.
Mother’s Day Jazz Brunch
May 2017 (undated)
18.6 miles NE
Mother’s Day Jazz Brunch is a buffet with live music by Suite 10, featuring William Hanford Lee Jr. at Atlanta Comedy Theater in Norcross.

Circus in Marietta
May 2017 (undated)
23 miles NW
See an 80-minute circus with clowns, bears, elephants, motorcycles, and acrobats plus a carnival midway with rides and food vendors at Yaarab Shrine Circus in Jim R. Miller Park.





ABOUT JERMAINE SAIN
Jermaine Sain is the host/ creator of a talk show called When We Speak.  After exiting the U.S. Army in 2003, as a Medical Sergeant, Jermaine began pursuing a career in music after he auditioned for American Idol in 2005, in Austin, Texas.
In 2008, Jermaine moved to Atlanta where he has had the opportunity to provide backing vocals for Kem (Grammy nominated R&B Singer) Heart (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame), and Barry Manilow, as well as for companies such as Pink Ribbon Story Foundation and Verizon Wireless. He made his first music video appearance in Kem's Glorify The King.
Jermaine's talk show, When We Speak, caters to entertainment with a close focus on indie music professionals.



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