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Things To Do in Atlanta This Weekend

Here’s what’s going on in Atlanta this Easter weekend, March 29, 30 and 31.

Around Town

Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus Performs at Stone Mountain Park

See Bonnie on the Lyra, among many more acts, during the Great Bavarian Circus at Stone Mountain Park. (Photo courtesy of the Great Bavarian Circus)

Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus performs at Stone Mountain Park through Sunday. Brothers Benjamin and David Spindler carry forward the legacy of one of Germany’s circus dynasties. As the ninth generation of their family, they have long been a part of German circus history. The Spindler siblings, along with their spouses, captivate audiences with animal training, aerial artistry, hand-to-hand juggling, acrobatics and clowning.

Atlanta Fair Brings Fun to Georgia State Stadium

If it’s classic carnival games, mouth-watering fair food, thrill rides and gentler attractions for the little kiddos you like, then head to Georgia State Stadium and enjoy the Atlanta Fair through April 7.

Phipps Plaza Invites the Public to an Anniversary Celebration

Phipps Plaza plans a party in honor of its 55th anniversary. Visitors are invited to help celebrate on Saturday from noon until 3 p.m. on the Green at Phipps. Among the things to do are (1) join Atlanta chalk artist Jessi Queen as she creates a work of art; (2) make a flower crown; (3) snap a photo in a vintage photo booth; (4) enter a contest for a chance to win a $1,000 shopping spree; (5) enjoy live music.

Callanwolde Plans Salsa Social

Put on your dancing shoes and head to Callanwolde Friday night for a Salsa Social. Be there at 6 p.m. for dancing lessons. DJs and dancing run from 7 until 10 p.m. Check the Callanwolde website for ticket information.

Flora, Fauna & Flight Returns to Fernbank Museum of Natural History

Flora, Fauna & Flight returns to the Fernbank Museum of Natural History. (Photo courtesy of Fernbank Museum of Natural History)

The popular exhibit Flora, Fauna & Flight has returned to Fernbank Museum of Natural History and will be on display through June 23. Among the things to do are (1) explore the difference between gliding and flying; (2) pose for photos in front of features including butterflies and bats; (3) discover the physics of flight; and (4) see plant and animal sculptures among the trees, grasses, plants and flowers of WildWoods.

Stone Mountain Park Presents Dino Festival

Dino Festival at Stone Mountain Park runs through April 28. Be prepared for rustling in the bushes, footprints on the ground and flying dinosaurs overhead. See high-flying dinosaurs, dinosaurs in 4-D, a lighted dinosaur-themed parade, plus a dinosaur drone and light show. Check the Stone Mountain Park website for specific times and dates for various events.

Orchid Days Blooms at Atlanta Botanical Garden

Orchid Daze returns to Atlanta Botanical Garden. (Photo courtesy of Atlanta Botanical Garden)

Orchid Daze, Atlanta Botanical Garden’s annual celebration of its signature plant collection, is open through April 14. The exhibit includes an exhibition by Atlanta artist Lillian Blades. Her mixed media works will be set among the flowering landscape in three different orchid areas: the Fuqua Conservatory lobby, Orchid Center atrium and Orchid Center display house

Balloon Museum Pops into Pullman Yards

See balloons like you’ve never seen them before at the Balloon Museum, which has floated into Pullman Yards. (Photo courtesy of the Balloon Museum)

The Balloon Museum at Pullman Yards is flying high through April 14. The Let’s Fly exhibition features inflatable installations created by 17 international artists. Among the exhibitions is A Quiet Storm by Quiet Ensemble. The audience passes through an environment that awakens childlike wonder and the magic of small things. One more of the 15 exhibitions is Floating Giants by Max Streicher. The giant’s bodies are held in a state of perpetual flight, transcending from the earth to reach a state of serenity.

Hammonds House Launches 2024 Season

“Ex-Domestication,” a new exhibit at Hammonds House, delves into the present through a historical perspective, shedding light on the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade and the enduring impact it has had on societal behaviors. (Photo by Sally Van Gorder)

Hammonds House Museum launches its 2024 exhibition season with artist Precious Lovell’s exploration of the experiences of Black American women and their interconnected relationships in two new collections, “The Fabric Of Our Lives: The Ties That Bind” and “Ex-Domestication.” The exhibition is on view through April 15.

In “The Ties That Bind,” Lovell presents a collection of 15 aprons, exploring the storytelling potential of fabric and attire. The African modesty apron serves as the clothing artifact for this collection. Its function is to maintain the dignity of its wearer. Modesty aprons take many shapes and forms and are made from a variety of materials, including fabric, metal, animal skins, plant fiber or leaves.

“Ex-Domestication” delves into the present through a historical perspective, shedding light on the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade and the enduring impact it has had on societal behaviors. Through this series, Lovell challenges traditional notions of “domestication” associated with servitude and control, using craft traditions typically labeled as “women’s work” such as weaving, needlepoint, quilting and sewing to create thought-provoking pieces.

CDC Museum Presents Exhibit about Segregation

Atlanta’s CDC Museum has opened the exhibit, “Ghosts of Segregation: Photographs of Rich Frishman.” The exhibit explores the lingering presence of segregation, slavery and institutional racism hidden in everyday American architecture. From segregated schools to the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Alabama to a recent church firebombing in Louisiana, Frishman’s photographs show how our surroundings bear witness to history. See it through May 24.

Family

‘Stellaluna’ Playing at Center for Puppetry Arts

See “Stellaluna” at Center for Puppetry Arts. (Photo courtesy of Center for Puppetry Arts)

Stellaluna‘ is playing at Center for Puppetry Arts through May 19. Accidentally dropped by her mother, the helpless baby fruit bat, Stellaluna, falls into a nest of bird fledglings. The baby birds graciously accept her as one of the family — as long as she acts like a bird and doesn’t confuse her adoptive siblings. See it through May 19. Guests who are deaf or hard of hearing will enjoy a performance accompanied by live American Sign Language interpretation. This organized visual language (“ASL”) will be used in tandem with spoken dialogue.

‘Outside the Box’ Open at Children’s Museum of Atlanta

Take the kids to “Outside the Box” at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta. (Photo courtesy of Children’s Museum of Atlanta)

The Children’s Museum of Atlanta has opened the exhibit, “Outside the Box.” The exhibit runs through May 5. “Outside the Box” aims to fuel children’s imaginations by unleashing a world of timeless fun. Simple cardboard boxes are transformed into bridges; ordinary cylinders become futuristic rockers; and basic blocks create obstacle courses. “Outside the Box” ignites the creative spark in adults and children alike, encouraging innovative thinking while uncovering the foundational elements of math, engineering and technology. The featured programs change monthly.

Fernbank Museum of Natural History Showcases Spiders

Australian Museum, Spiders, Alive and Deadly. (Photo by James Horan)

Spiders — From Fear to Fascination” is on view at Fernbank Museum of Natural History through May 5. You will learn about spider anatomy, reproduction and growth, webs and silk, and spider senses. You will see what it’s like to walk through hundreds of scattering spiders along a glowing forest floor and compete in a mating dance-off with a jumping peacock spider. Live spiders are displayed throughout the exhibition.

Theater

Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse Presents ‘A Merchant of Venice’ (A LadyShakes Production)

“The Merchant of Venice,” a LadyShakes Production, is showing at Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse through March 30. Shylock, the Jewish money lender and one of Shakespeare’s most controversial characters of all time, Antonio and Portia face off in this “comedy” that has challenged artists and audiences for centuries. LadyShakes Productions contain all-female-identifying casts.

Sports

Atlanta United Plays Chicago Fire at Home

Atlanta United midfielder Nick Fermino dribbles during the first half of the March 23 match against Toronto FC. (Photo courtesy of Atlanta United)

Atlanta United faces Chicago Fire at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Atlanta United is ranked eighth in the Eastern Conference; Chicago Fire is ranked 12th.

Atlanta Vibe at Home on Saturday

The Atlanta Vibe hosts the San Diego Mojo at 7 p.m. Saturday at Gas South Arena. The Atlanta Vibe is in first place in the league with a 9-4 overall record; the San Diego Mojo is in last place with a 3-6 overall record.

Atlanta Hawks Host Charlotte Hornets

The Atlanta Hawks are at home Saturday for a 7:30 p.m. game against the Milwaukee Bucks at State Farm Arena. Fans can get a YMCA Family Pack for any Hawks game this month. Ticket pack includes four tickets to the preferred game and four YMCA day passes. redeemable at any Atlanta Metro YMCA branch. The Hawks are ranked 10th in the Eastern Conference; the Bucks are ranked second.

Overtime Arena Presents Boxing

Boxing returns to Overtime Elite Arena Friday night. (Photo courtesy of Overtime Elite Arena)

Overtime Boxing returns to Overtime Area at 7 p.m. Friday. Match-ups include Elijah Pierce vs. Arthur Villanueva, 8 rounds, bantamweight; Haven Brady vs. Waldemir Areizaga, 8 rounds, super featherweight;
Dacarree Scott vs. Teddy Webster, 6 rounds, heavyweight; Oshae Jones vs. Sonya Dreiling, 8 rounds, female super welterweight; Giovanni Marquez vs. Luis Jacobo Rodriguez, 6 rounds, super lightweight; and Donte Layne vs. DeShun Mitchell, 4 rounds, super middleweights.

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