The 20th annual Atlanta Underground Film Festival is a 3-day showcase of top independent and indie features and short films. Filmmakers from across the globe will be featured. A complete schedule and additional details for this year's festival will be available online.
Are you craving something new to eat? Perhaps African-inspired Jollof rice, Jamaican jerk chicken or Southern-style soul food? Delicious food and good company await discovery during Black Restaurant Week, August 5-14. Black-owned restaurants throughout Atlanta are ready to welcome customers with hospitality and their favorite dishes. Black Restaurant Week is a nationwide campaign that began in Houston and now focuses on different cities and regions a week at a time. See what some of Big A's best chefs and restaurants are all about.
Immerse yourself in a vibrant fusion of art, music, food, and business at Atlanta's incredible BeREGGAE Music & Arts Festival. More than just a music fest, it's a living exhibition of international Black culture. Help celebrate its 10th year by attending this three-day event, supporting the HOF Foundation's initiatives empowering Black families. Admission is free.
As the name suggests, Atlanta Summer Wine Festival is all about live music, DJ, crisp wines, and getting along with other wine lovers like you. More than 50 wineries will be joining. There have always been two sessions of Atlanta Summer Wine Festival. Only for age 21+.
The Summer Sizzler will take place on August 12th in Westside Park. Athletes of all levels are welcome to join for either a 5k, 10k, 15k, kids dash, or even a virtual race. Your ticket includes a designer shirt & custom medal, chip-timing with live results, free photos, treats at the finish line, and more. Youth-based pricing for the 5k, 10k, 12 & under is only $15. Registration is now open.
Experience a unique festival that is the first of its kind: Invest Fest will combine themes of investing and entrepreneurship with pop culture and live entertainment. It will feature a small-business marketplace, podcast stages, Q&As from celebrities, panel discussions, food and beverage trucks, live music performances, interactive events, and more. Presale tickets range from $250 for general admission to $12,500 for a lifetime VIP membership; the ticket price range will increase to $500-$25,000. You can purchase tickets and find additional information online.
Beer lovers should join attend the annual German Bier Festival where there will be lots of craft beer samples. Held annually at Woodruff Park, participants of this beer festival will be provided with a glass for unlimited tastings from about 35 German Breweries. Additional info can be found here.
The 21st Summer Shade Festival on August 26th and 27th at Grant Park is a great outdoorsy event that brings together regional and local artists and food vendors alongside musical entertainment. This festival encompasses artistic creations combined with culinary delights and harmonizing music, all while being a great way to support the Grant Park Conservancy (GPC).
Festival Peachtree Latino has been the largest multicultural event in Georgia for the past 20+ years. In celebration of cultural regions across the globe, this fest will feature authentic international food, art vendors, live performances from both local and international artists, dancers, and more. This event is all about integrating culture and learning to enjoy diverse traditions. You can also bring the little ones along and keep them entertained at the Kid Zone. Admission is free and open to the public. Feel free to bring blankets so you can bask in the sunny lawn and enjoy the entertainment.
