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Music
Don’t forget! Dunwoody Food Truck event with trick-or-treating and an Elton John tribute band was rescheduled for this Friday
You won't have to cook on Thursday nights for the rest of the summer, unless you want to. Instead, you can head over to Brook Run Park for Dunwoody's food truck rally. The weekly event launches on Thursday, May 2nd and runs through November in … [Read more...] about Don’t forget! Dunwoody Food Truck event with trick-or-treating and an Elton John tribute band was rescheduled for this Friday
FREE: First Friday concert in Norcross features The Rainmen in Thrasher Park
On first Fridays from October through April, you can catch a FREE concert in Norcross. The concerts feature different types of music, including jazz, rhythm and blues, and funk. They take place from 7 to 9 p.m. on concert dates. While the First … [Read more...] about FREE: First Friday concert in Norcross features The Rainmen in Thrasher Park
Free Riverside Sounds Concert Series in Roswell: Seth Walker plays on October 2nd
On the first Saturday of each month, through October, you can come to Riverside Park in Roswell for a FREE outdoor concert. The concert takes place from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Food trucks begin serving at 6:00 p.m. You can either bring your own … [Read more...] about Free Riverside Sounds Concert Series in Roswell: Seth Walker plays on October 2nd
FREE: Live From Woodruff Park concert series this Wednesday
Downtown Atlanta's central greenspace, Woodruff Park, will host a weekly series of Wednesday night jazz concerts during the month of September. The performances are FREE, open to the public, and family-friendly. There will be food vendors in … [Read more...] about FREE: Live From Woodruff Park concert series this Wednesday
FREE concert: Atlanta Symphony Orchestra performs in Piedmont Park this Tuesday
It's back! The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will once again present a FREE concert in Piedmont Park. The event takes place on Tuesday, September 28th, 2021. This is the first ASO performance in the park since 2019! The Performance in the Park … [Read more...] about FREE concert: Atlanta Symphony Orchestra performs in Piedmont Park this Tuesday
FREE Glover Park Concert Series in Marietta: The Big Chicken Beatle Band this Friday
Once a month, you can head to the Marietta Square for a FREE Friday night concert in Glover Park. The series runs from April through September and usually takes place on the last Friday of the month. There is an extra Saturday night concert in … [Read more...] about FREE Glover Park Concert Series in Marietta: The Big Chicken Beatle Band this Friday
FREE: Norcross Summer Concert Series in Thrasher Park
The 2021 Norcross Summer Concert series takes place in Thrasher Park, in downtown Norcross, once again this year. Enjoy the sweet sounds of summer in this FREE concert series, happening monthly on select Friday nights from May through September. … [Read more...] about FREE: Norcross Summer Concert Series in Thrasher Park
Duluth “Block Party on Main” this Friday is International Night, with cuisine and entertainment from around the world
Another FREE summer concert and food truck series for those of you in North Fulton! Duluth will host its Block Party on Main concerts from May through August, on the last Fridays of each month. (See the dates below.) The event takes place from 6 … [Read more...] about Duluth “Block Party on Main” this Friday is International Night, with cuisine and entertainment from around the world
FREE: Wednesday Wind Down in the Point concert this week
This is a show you don't want to miss! Head to East Point's Downtown Commons on Wednesday, August 25th, 2021 for Wednesday Wind Down In The Point. Admission is FREE. The event will recur on fourth Wednesdays, through August -- so mark your … [Read more...] about FREE: Wednesday Wind Down in the Point concert this week
Update on the 2021 Oakhurst Jazz Nights concert series
UPDATE: Oakhurst Jazz Nights will NOT return in the fall of 2021, due to ongoing health concerns. The concerts have been a Decatur tradition since 2003, happening weekly on Thursdays during the mild weather of April and September. You may want to … [Read more...] about Update on the 2021 Oakhurst Jazz Nights concert series
Free outdoor summer concert series around Atlanta in 2021
We also have a chronological, day-by-day list of upcoming concerts that you may find useful. Once the first hint of warm weather arrives in March, the free outdoor summer concerts begin. Some concert series stretch out all spring and summer and into … [Read more...] about Free outdoor summer concert series around Atlanta in 2021
FREE City Green Live concert series: an Allman Brothers tribute band this Friday
The City Green Live FREE concert series is back for 2021. The events take place on select Friday nights, from May through September (see the schedule below). They're held in City Green Park, in Sandy Springs. The park is inside the City … [Read more...] about FREE City Green Live concert series: an Allman Brothers tribute band this Friday
Roswell’s annual 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza includes food trucks, live music, more
The city of Roswell hosts its annual Fireworks Extravaganza on Sunday, July 4, 2021. This is a family-oriented event that includes live performances and food. The event runs from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. It takes place at Roswell Area Park, located at … [Read more...] about Roswell’s annual 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza includes food trucks, live music, more
FREE Chamblee Summer Concert Series
The concerts are NOT taking place in 2021, but will resume in 2022, according to the City of Chamblee's Facebook page. Here's a current list of all the summer concerts for 2021: content below the line is outdated, from a previous … [Read more...] about FREE Chamblee Summer Concert Series
FREE concert: Emory University Symphony Orchestra on March 5th
On Thursday, March 5, 2020 at 8 p.m., the Emory University Symphony Orchestra will present a FREE concert. The concert will take place at Emerson Hall, in the Schwartz Center for Performing Arts (1700 North Decatur Rd). You do not need a ticket … [Read more...] about FREE concert: Emory University Symphony Orchestra on March 5th
Free “Sounds of Christmas” concert at Shallowford Presbyterian Church on Dec. 15th
Shallowford Presbyterian Church's annual Christmas concert, Sounds of Christmas, will be held on Sunday, December 15th at 4:00 p.m. This Christmas concert and sing-along Sunday will feature the church's adult and youth choirs. It will also feature … [Read more...] about Free “Sounds of Christmas” concert at Shallowford Presbyterian Church on Dec. 15th
Free holiday concert at Emory University on Dec. 15th
Enjoy the following musical performances FREE, courtesy of Emory University. Emory Jazz Ensembles Tuesday, December 3, 2019 8 p.m. Schwartz Center for Performing Arts The Emory Big Band and Jazz Combos perform in concert. View or Download a … [Read more...] about Free holiday concert at Emory University on Dec. 15th
FREE: Alpharetta’s Music at Twilight features live music by Surrender Hill on Sept 20th
This event has been extended! The organizers of Alpharetta's Music at Twilight found the free concerts were such a hit that they've added a September 20th show. The performers set up at the corner of Milton Avenue & North Main Street. … [Read more...] about FREE: Alpharetta’s Music at Twilight features live music by Surrender Hill on Sept 20th
Discounts: Early-bird pricing for Music Midtown is $165 for a 2-day pass
The popular Music Midtown festival returns to Piedmont Park this September 14th and 15th. Right now, you can get two-day passes to Music Midtown for $165 each. This price is $10 higher than it was last week, and will go up once more before the … [Read more...] about Discounts: Early-bird pricing for Music Midtown is $165 for a 2-day pass
Drinks and Disney singalong for adults, plus kids’ Disney dance party
Here's a chance to sing-along with your favorite Disney tunes -- including songs from Moana, The Lion King, Frozen, The Little Mermaid, Mulan, and more. This event is brought to you by the same folks who created Hamiltunes ATL. It's the same deal … [Read more...] about Drinks and Disney singalong for adults, plus kids’ Disney dance party
The Atlanta Blues Challenge takes place this weekend
Join the Atlanta Blues Society on a select Sunday each month for a free or low-cost event! This monthly musical event rotates among various venues around the Atlanta area. Many of the venues are family-friendly -- just check the details … [Read more...] about The Atlanta Blues Challenge takes place this weekend
Ticket Giveaway: Win a pair of tickets to see Marcia Ball perform the blues!
City Winery presents singer/songwriter Marcia Ball on Thursday, August 22, 2019 -- and Atlanta on the Cheap is giving away three pairs of tickets, to three lucky readers! Marcia Ball is a talented performer, known for giving her … [Read more...] about Ticket Giveaway: Win a pair of tickets to see Marcia Ball perform the blues!
Free at Mall of Georgia this Saturday: live music by Mike Veal Band plus “How to Train Your Dragon: Hidden World”
It's family fun time at the Mall of Georgia this summer. On Saturday nights in June and July, you can bring your blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy a FREE live concert, followed by an outdoor movie. There will also be inflatable bounce houses for the … [Read more...] about Free at Mall of Georgia this Saturday: live music by Mike Veal Band plus “How to Train Your Dragon: Hidden World”
Dunwoody Nature Center 2019 Summer Concert Series: Battle of the School Bands on July 27th
On select Saturday nights in June and July, you can get your groove on at the Dunwoody Nature Center, during its popular summer concert series. The concerts take place outdoors in the meadow, in front of the fireplace -- but may be moved under cover … [Read more...] about Dunwoody Nature Center 2019 Summer Concert Series: Battle of the School Bands on July 27th
