Screen on the Green: Audience Choice
Free outdoor movie night on Founders Green in South Downtown; the audience picks the film.
Things to do in downtown Atlanta this weekend
Friday to Sunday, Oct 2–4: 24 events in downtown Atlanta, grouped by day. Times are Eastern; tap any event for venue, tickets and directions.
Friday, October 2
Chinese Football
Chinese Football at The Masquerade (Altar), October 2.
Electric Feels: Indie Rock + Electronic Dance Party
Electric Feels: Indie Rock + Electronic Dance Party at The Masquerade (Heaven), October 2.
To The Grave & Crown Magnetar — The Sawed Off Suffering Tour
To The Grave & Crown Magnetar at The Masquerade (Purgatory), October 2.
Emo Night Karaoke
Emo Night Karaoke brings the world's greatest genre to the karaoke format at The Masquerade on October 2 — My Chemical Romance to Fall Out Boy, sung by you.
Gente de Zona — 25th Anniversary
Cuban reggaeton duo Gente de Zona celebrate 25 years at the Fox Theatre.
Haunted Underground: A Haunted Bar Experience
Underground Atlanta turns its bar corridors into a month-long haunt, Thursdays through Sundays from October 1.
Insecure: The 10th Anniversary Tour
Insecure: The 10th Anniversary Tour at The Tabernacle, October 2.
Take 6
A cappella legends Take 6 play the Rialto Center, October 2.
Saturday, October 3
Bank of America Museums on Us: October Free Admission Weekend
The monthly free-admission weekend for eligible Bank of America cardholders returns in October.
Keeper for a Day: Reptiles and Amphibians
Shadow Zoo Atlanta's herpetology team for a morning of behind-the-scenes habitat work with snakes, frogs, and lizards.
Saturday Adventures: Book Spotlight on Sofia Valdez, Future Prez
A staff storytime reading of Sofia Valdez, Future Prez, continuing Hispanic Heritage Month.
Ed Sheeran — LOOP Tour
Ed Sheeran's LOOP Tour hits Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Educator Soirée at the Zoo
Zoo Atlanta throws open its gates after dark for an adults-only evening built entirely around teachers.
He Is Legend
North Carolina southern-metal mainstays He Is Legend headline Masquerade's Hell room on October 3.
Bragolin & Carrellee — North American Hope Tour
Bragolin & Carrellee at The Masquerade (Altar), October 3.
Smokey Robinson — Legacy of Love Tour
Smokey Robinson at The Fox Theatre, October 3.
Fred Armisen — Comedy For Musicians But Everyone Is Welcome
Comedian and musician Fred Armisen brings his tour to The Tabernacle.
Grucified: Minion Dance Party
Purgatory turns yellow for a night — a Minions-themed rave with ILYA and Th3r4 on the decks.
Sunday, October 4
Keeper for a Day: Elephants
A behind-the-scenes morning shadowing the elephant care team at Zoo Atlanta's Zambezi Elephant Center.
A Worthy Objective: National Teachers Day at the Center
Educators are invited for an afternoon of programming built around Dr. King's view of the purpose of education.
Bear Ghost
Bear Ghost plays The Masquerade on October 4.
problems
problems play Altar at The Masquerade Oct. 4, with support from Janie Danger, Slime Ring, & No Eyes.
Alicia Villarreal
Mexican regional and grupero icon Alicia Villarreal brings her powerful live show to The Tabernacle on October 4.