This Weekend in Atlanta Is Bustling with Art Exhibitions
Or, if sports are more your thing, catch a WWE match and the Hawks game.
The weekend has arrived once again, and despite these freezing temperatures, we’re all still looking to get out of the house. Lucky for us, Atlanta is the perfect place to have a night on the town, catch a sporting event, or spend the day laughing with loved ones at a uniquely-themed art exhibition. In the coming days, the Hawks will face off against the Cleveland Cavaliers in an Eastern Conference showdown, the High Museum will host their monthly Friday Jazz event, and the award-winning duo Tina Fey and Amy Poehler will take their talents to the Fox Theatre for two nights of comedy. Go ahead and put on your best outfit, call up the crew, and start having some fun in the 404.
Sport Events in Atlanta this Weekend
January 19, 7:45 pm
Centennial Park District, $45 and up
For the first time in the new year, Smackdown returns to the city of Atlanta for a high-flying wrestling experience. Broadcasting live from the State Farm Arena, this event will feature WWE champions Roman Reigns and Logan Paul, along with current superstars Jimmy Uso & Solo Sikoa, Kevin Owens, LA Knight, Damage Ctrl, and more. While wrestling is already thrilling to watch on television, the live, in-person experience is unbeatable, so don’t miss your chance.
January 19, 7:30 pm
Duluth, $20 and up
Catch Atlanta’s only professional hockey team, the Gladiators, face off against the Jacksonville Icemen this Friday. With the winter new year in full swing and an international roster of top NHL prospects, we’re in for a thrilling match. In addition to hosting this highly-anticipated game, the GSA also has a delicious selection of food to choose from. Restaurants like P.W.’s Cheese Steaks, Una Fettina, and Georgian Grill are hotspots for hockey fans and have great menus to boot.
January 20, 7:30 pm
Centennial Park District, $31 and up
The Hawks are embarking on a battle for an Eastern Conference playoff spot. Our home team will host Donavan “Spida” Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night in a high-stakes game with offensive powerhouses like Trae Young and Dejounte Murray. If you can’t make it to the State Farm Arena, spots like Hampton + Hudson in Inman Park, STATS Brewpub, and Dugan’s are all top notch when it comes to great wings and even better basketball—just make sure you support the squad wherever you go.
Art Events in Atlanta this Weekend
January 19, 6 pm
Midtown, $30
As if the High Museum wasn’t spectacular enough on its own, their jazz nights are not to be missed. Peruse the museum’s vast collection of paintings, sculptures, and prints while you listen to live music, sip on cocktails, and snack on some light bites. Plus, if you’re looking for a more comprehensive look at the art, you can join a docent-led tour.
January 20, 6 pm
South Downtown, Free
One of Atlanta’s premier galleries is hosting their first exhibition of 2024 this weekend. Head over to Cat Eye Creative on Saturday for an evening of new art, fresh music, and complimentary beverages from Tip Top Proper Cocktails, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Longevity Wines and Topo Chico. Aptly titled Expansion, the 3,000 square foot space will feature a wide array of new and returning artists that specialize in several mediums ranging from painting, sculpture, mixed media, and more.
January 21, 12 pm
Midtown, $10
To bookend your weekend, the Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA) is hosting the grand opening of its latest exhibition, Please Be Seated: A Century of Chair Design. This captivating showcase invites visitors to reimagine the significance of chairs in daily life, delving into a century of groundbreaking chair design. The exhibition tells the stories behind intricate pieces of furniture crafted by influential designers, from iconic creations by Philippe Starck, Eileen Gray and Charles & Ray Eames to contemporary masterpieces by Ron Arad, Philippe Starck, Kevin Walz, and several others.
Live Events in Atlanta this Weekend
January 19, 7:30 pm
Midtown, $75 and up
Acclaimed chef, author, and TV host, G. Garvin, is taking over historic Atlanta Symphony Hall this Friday to host an immersive cultural journey that defies convention. Turning up the heat like he never has before for this one-night only event, attendees will have the opportunity to witness a cooking demonstration combined with a theatrical performance, complete with live music, delicious food, refreshing beverages, and plenty of surprises. At 5:30 pm, the pre-show food hall features some of ATL’s most popular restaurants. The main room will come alive two hours later, where G. Garvin and his special guests along with members of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will take the audience on a high-energy and immersive adventure celebrating food and music.
January 19 and January 20, Times vary
Midtown, $84 and up
Stars of Mean Girls and comedic royalty Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are bringing their unique brand of comedy to the Fox Theatre for the Atlanta stop of their Restless Leg Tour. Here, the comedic duo will celebrate their thirty years of friendship with an evening of jokes, stories, and conversational entertainment.
January 21, 2 pm
Midtown, Free
Leading up to International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the William Breman Museum is hosting the 2024 edition of Bearing Witness series, featuring Holocaust survivor and speaker George Rishfeld. He will share his harrowing story of resilience in the face of unfathomable adversity during a difficult time in history. This event is a precious opportunity to listen to the thoughts and experiences of a man who has become a symbol of perseverance.