What’s Happening in the ATL This Weekend Aug.16–17, 2025
Looking for something fun to do in Atlanta this weekend? Here are some of the top events you can check out:
🎷 Stockbridge Jazz Festival
- Saturday, August 16, 2025
- VStar Amphitheater – 4650 N Henry Blvd, Stockbridge, GA 30281
- Featuring David Benoit, Norman Brown, Jennifer Holliday, Eric Darius, Karen Briggs, Keiko Matsui, Chandra Currelley, Sonny Emory, Jazz Funk Soul, and more! Hosted by Tommy Davidson.
- Doors open at 1 PM | Showtime 2 PM
- Tickets available at vstarampitheater.com
🎶 Echo Room Presents: Ron Pullman
- Saturday, August 16, 2025 | 8 PM – Midnight
- Enjoy house, deep house, and soul at the Echo Room.
⚾ Atlanta Braves (Away Games)
- Braves vs. Cleveland Guardians
- Saturday, August 16 at 7:10 PM
- Sunday, August 17 at 1:40 PM
- Since the team’s away, take a Truist Park Tour on Sunday, August 17 at 3 PM.
🎨 Piedmont Park Arts Festival
- August 16–17, 2025
- Piedmont Park, 1215 Piedmont Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30309
- Showcasing 200+ of the nation’s top artists — paintings, photography, sculpture, jewelry, glasswork, and more.
- Features live music, artist demonstrations, a children’s play area, and plenty of food and beverages.
- Named one of the Top 100 Arts Festivals in the Nation by Sunshine Artist Magazine.