Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in Shared Reality
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone plays on the Cosm Atlanta dome screen through early November.
Things to do in downtown Atlanta this weekend
Friday to Sunday, Oct 16–18: 47 events in downtown Atlanta, grouped by day. Times are Eastern; tap any event for venue, tickets and directions.
Friday, October 16
Celebrating 30 Years of No Mas: Friday Tasting Series
Every Friday from 6 to 8 PM through November 20, sample tequilas and mezcals at No Mas Artisan Market.
Ceremony
Ceremony at The Masquerade (Hell), October 16.
Quadeca
Quadeca at The Masquerade (Heaven), October 16.
ivri
ivri at The Masquerade (Purgatory), October 16.
Atlanta Ballet 2: Cinderella
Atlanta Ballet 2: Cinderella at The Fox Theatre, October 16.
Haunted Seas: After Hours
Georgia Aquarium's adults-only fall night with a live DJ, cocktails and mocktails, and spooky decor, October 16.
Haunted Underground | The Bar Experience
21+ Halloween bar experience at Underground Atlanta, Thursday through Sunday.
Haunted Underground: A Haunted Bar Experience
Underground Atlanta turns its bar corridors into a month-long haunt, Thursdays through Sundays from October 1.
Joshua Redman
Saxophonist Joshua Redman headlines the Rialto, October 16.
San Holo
Dutch electronic artist San Holo brings his guitar-infused, emotionally resonant sound to The Tabernacle on October 16.
MLB: NLCS: Brewers @ Dodgers (Game 5, if nec.)
Live NLCS Game 5 (if necessary) shown on Cosm's 87-foot LED dome.
IT in Shared Reality
The Halloween-season film IT plays on the Cosm Atlanta dome screen through early November.
Southern Hospitality
A Friday night in Underground Atlanta celebrating old Atlanta, new Atlanta and everything in between.
Saturday, October 17
College Students Visit FREE, Courtesy of Coca-Cola
College students show a valid ID at the Box Office for free admission, limited to the first 50 each Saturday (Oct 3, 10, 17 and 24 per the official page).
GameDay Tailgate, Built by The Home Depot
Recurring every Saturday of the college football season: watch games on the 36-foot HD video board on the Playing Field, plus a Home Depot hard-hat scavenger hunt with prizes (page gives no end date or start time; hours page shows 10:00 AM-5:00 PM).
Boo at the Zoo
Zoo Atlanta's daytime Halloween tradition returns for five dates of trick-or-treating and seasonal fun.
Hawks Hoop It Up 3x3 Community Tournament
The Atlanta Hawks and College Park Skyhawks host a one-day 3x3 basketball tournament at GWCC with youth, adult, Pro-Am and wheelchair divisions, running 10 AM to 6 PM. Official GWCC calendar lists it as a public event, Oct 16-17 (https://www.gwcc.com
House on the Green: Downtown Dancin'
All-day yoga, open-air house music with Atlanta DJs, a makers market and a plant workshop on Founders Green until 6pm.
Monster Mash
Trick-or-treat Halloween dance party for families with kids' DJ, walk-around puppets, mask-making and story time (Oct 17 and 24, 10am-3pm). Note: venue is in Midtown, outside the core coverage area.
Saturday Adventures: Side Quest
A family clue hunt through the Center's galleries to identify Hispanic and Indigenous changemakers, with a prize at the end.
Atlanta Checkmate Club at Centennial Yards
Free chess play, then a tournament with a DJ, local vendors and a grand prize; all skill levels welcome.
Markets on the Broad Street Boardwalk
A Thursday community market on the Broad Street Boardwalk with local makers, art, vintage finds and more.
Live Music on the Broad St. Boardwalk
Lunchtime live music on the Broad St. Boardwalk every Wednesday in October, 12 to 1:30 PM.
NCAAF: #5 Ohio State @ #6 Indiana
A college football watch event for Ohio State at Indiana plays in Shared Reality at Cosm Atlanta.
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory – Dessert Included
Four Shared Reality screenings of Willy Wonka with a dessert tasting included (Oct 17, Oct 27, Oct 30, Nov 4).
Saturday Night Live
Daiquiriville Saturday night with hookah, drink specials, food and a live DJ.
Adjust The Sails
Adjust The Sails top a four-band emo and pop-punk bill in the Masquerade's Altar.
Atsuko Okatsuka: The Big Bowl Tour
Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka brings The Big Bowl Tour to The Tabernacle.
COMBICHRIST — The Venom in the Mouth of God Tour
COMBICHRIST at The Masquerade (Hell), October 17.
Cortisa Star — For All The Dolls Tour
Cortisa Star at The Masquerade (Purgatory), October 17.
L7
Los Angeles rock veterans L7 play The Masquerade on October 17 as part of their Last Hurrah farewell tour.
An Evening With Tom Key: The Making of Cotton Patch Gospel
Tom Key tells the story of creating Cotton Patch Gospel at Theatrical Outfit, October 17 and 18, dessert included.
Atlanta United vs. Inter Miami CF
Atlanta United host Inter Miami CF at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, October 17.
NCAAF: #2 Notre Dame @ #8 BYU
College football watch party on Cosm's dome.
Don Omar - The Last King World Tour
Reggaeton star Don Omar brings The Last King World Tour to State Farm Arena on October 17, 20 years after King of Kings.
Haunted Underground | The Bar Experience
21+ Halloween bar experience at Underground Atlanta, Thursday through Sunday.
IT in Shared Reality
Late-night and evening screenings of IT in Cosm's Shared Reality format; run of about 16 confirmed showings (earlier ones from Oct 16 8pm) through Nov 13.
Sunday, October 18
Atlanta Falcons vs. Chicago Bears
The Atlanta Falcons host the Chicago Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 18 — NFL football in downtown Atlanta.
NFL: Bears @ Falcons
The Falcons host the Bears on FOX, shown in Shared Reality at Cosm Atlanta.
Fast Follow - NFL: Bills @ Raiders
Sunday late-afternoon NFL game shown live on Cosm's dome.
Outlander in Concert
Outlander in Concert at The Fox Theatre, October 18.
Nevertel + Rivals & Ocean Sleeper
Nevertel leads a triple bill at The Masquerade on October 18 with Rivals and Ocean Sleeper.
In Her Own Words & Every Avenue + Public Works
In Her Own Words and Every Avenue co-headline The Masquerade on Oct. 18 with Fluorescents and Neutral Snap.
Rachel Bochner — The Sorry If Its Selfish Tour
Rachel Bochner at The Masquerade (Altar), October 18.
Cavetown with Chloe Moriondo
British indie folk artist Cavetown brings his gentle, emotionally resonant music to The Tabernacle on October 18 with Chloe Moriondo.
NFL: Cowboys @ Packers
Sunday Night Football on NBC pairs the Cowboys and Packers in Shared Reality at Cosm Atlanta.