This week, Mike is checking out the Black Art Expo and using his powers of deduction for Mysteries at MODA. Sammie is going to try some pie at Porches & Pies and before a cold beer at Atlanta Biertoberfest.

And be sure to check out:

Grand Tasting Alpharetta

Yellow Daisy Festival

This week, Mike is checking out the <a href="https://blackartexpo.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Black Art Expo</a> and using his powers of deduction for <a href="https://www.museumofdesign.org/moda-events/august-sundae-funday-23-sy4jn-2b9k7-gza6s-pfhnd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mysteries at MODA</a>. Sammie is going to try some pie at <a href="https://www.porchesandpies.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Porches &amp; Pies</a> and before a cold beer at <a href="https://www.gaccsouth.com/events/bierfest" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atlanta Biertoberfest</a>.And be sure to check out:<a href="https://alpharetta.tasteofatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Grand Tasting Alpharetta</a><a href="https://stonemountainpark.com/yellow-daisy-festival/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Yellow Daisy Festival</a>

From WABE and Rough Draft, “How Do You Atlanta?” keeps you up to date on what’s happening in and around the city. Every Thursday, join Rough Draft’s Sammie Purcell and WABE contributor Mike Jordan as they preview their picks for the top upcoming events in Atlanta. 

Find more events and submit your own at howdoyouatlanta.com 

From WABE and Rough Draft, “How Do You Atlanta?” keeps you up to date on what’s happening in and around the city. Every Thursday, join Rough Draft’s Sammie Purcell and WABE contributor Mike Jordan as they preview their picks for the top upcoming events in Atlanta.&nbsp;Find more events and submit your own at <a href="https://www.howdoyouatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">howdoyouatlanta.com&nbsp;</a>

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Mysteries, porches, pies, and more (September 7-10)

It's the first day of summer, so let's celebrate the new season together! As we continue to honor Juneteenth, Sammie and Mike have selected some fantastic events to enjoy. 

Sammie is excited about the Juneteenth Vegan Fest at the New Black Wall Street Market, featuring delicious vegan food, empowering workshops, and support for Black-owned businesses. She's also looking forward to the Atlanta Women's Expo, known as the nation's largest women's event. 




Mike is eagerly anticipating the Juneteenth Parade and Music Festival in Piedmont Park, aiming to be the number one sustainable event in America with over 100 acres of activities celebrating 120 years of arts and culture. He's also looking forward to a fun movie night at the UATL Love & Basketball screening. 

Check out these other great events in Atlanta this weekend: 

- Outlaw Fest 

- Black Girls Rock (UPDATE: THIS DATE IS BEING POSTPONED TO AN UNDETERMINED DATE)




Join us for a weekend full of celebration and community! 

It's the first day of summer, so let's celebrate the new season together! As we continue to honor Juneteenth, Sammie and Mike have selected some fantastic events to enjoy.&nbsp;Sammie is excited about the <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/juneteenth-vegan-fest-5-buying-black-with-queen-afua-tickets-908857014797?aff=ebdssbdestsearch" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Juneteenth Vegan Fest</a> at the New Black Wall Street Market, featuring delicious vegan food, empowering workshops, and support for Black-owned businesses. She's also looking forward to the <a href="https://www.atlantawomensexpo.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atlanta Women's Expo</a>, known as the nation's largest women's event.&nbsp; Mike is eagerly anticipating the <a href="https://www.juneteenthatl.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Juneteenth Parade and Music Festival</a> in Piedmont Park, aiming to be the number one sustainable event in America with over 100 acres of activities celebrating 120 years of arts and culture. He's also looking forward to a fun movie night at the <a href="https://live.ajc.com/movienightloveandbasketball/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">UATL Love &amp; Basketball</a> screening.&nbsp;Check out these other great events in Atlanta this weekend:&nbsp;- <a href="https://concerts.livenation.com/willie-nelson-bob-dylan-robert-plant-alpharetta-georgia-06-21-2024/event/0E00605694CF3DA9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Outlaw Fest</a>&nbsp;- <a href="https://www.blackgirlsrock.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Black Girls Rock</a>&nbsp;(UPDATE: THIS DATE IS BEING POSTPONED TO AN UNDETERMINED DATE) Join us for a weekend full of celebration and community!&nbsp;

Juneteenth Festivals, Atlanta Women's Expo, Love & Basketball Screening, and more (June 20-23) 

As we approach the Summer Solstice, it's a perfect time to celebrate Juneteenth and more. 

This week, Sammie highlights the Juneteenth Family Festival at the Oakland Cemetery, which will feature live music, food vendors, children's storytelling, a libations ceremony, and more. Additionally, Sammie can't resist the Yappy Hour at The Hamilton Hotel Alpharetta, where you can bring your fur babies and meet adoptable pets and enjoy a cocktail. 

 Mike is excited about the Black Coffee Fest, which will showcase coffee, financial freedom, entrepreneurship, and community through the love of coffee, music, and workshops. Mike also has his eyes and ears on the 96-Hour Opera Festival, a celebration of emerging creative talents from historically under-recognized communities, offering a path into the art of opera. 

Also, check out these ATL events in the area: 

 Hands on a Hard Body 

20,000 Beers Under the Sea  

SOULREBELROCK   

As we approach the Summer Solstice, it's a perfect time to celebrate Juneteenth and more.&nbsp;This week, Sammie highlights the <a href="https://oaklandcemetery.com/event/juneteenth-2024/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Juneteenth Family Festival</a> at the Oakland Cemetery, which will feature live music, food vendors, children's storytelling, a libations ceremony, and more. Additionally, Sammie can't resist the <a href="http://sp:%20yappy%20hour%20%20%20https//www.eventbrite.com/e/the-hamilton-hotel-alpharettas-yappy-hour-series-tickets-879621380227?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Yappy Hour</a> at The Hamilton Hotel Alpharetta, where you can bring your fur babies and meet adoptable pets and enjoy a cocktail.&nbsp;&nbsp;Mike is excited about the <a href="https://www.blackcoffeefest.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1QxViF4qEdZUJ1fjfqsOMQorEPOckTTXwoPzLAdaj8NGnZk1-7OR0816M_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Black Coffee Fest,</a> which will showcase coffee, financial freedom, entrepreneurship, and community through the love of coffee, music, and workshops. Mike also has his eyes and ears on the <a href="https://www.atlantaopera.org/festival/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">96-Hour Opera Festival</a>, a celebration of emerging creative talents from historically under-recognized communities, offering a path into the art of opera.&nbsp;Also, check out these ATL events in the area:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://mariettatheatre.com/current-season/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hands on a Hard Body</a>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.georgiaaquarium.org/events/event/20000-beers-under-the-sea/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">20,000 Beers Under the Sea</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.centerstage-atlanta.com/events/soulrebelrock/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SOULREBELROCK</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Black Coffee Fest, Juneteenth Family Festival, Yappy Hour and more (June 13-20)    

June is bustling with vibrant events! Mike and Sammie are sharing some exciting happenings in the Atlanta area. Sammie has her eyes on the 100% Artists Festival in Cabbagetown, an electrifying outdoor concert event showcasing an exceptional lineup of musical talent. She’s also looking forward to the American Hydrangea Society Annual Garden Tour, where you can view beautiful florals and maybe learn a tip about how to keep them fresh and vibrant. 

Mike is excited about Render ATL, a tech and music conference featuring a keynote from Shannon Sharpe (Host of Club Shay Shay and Professional Sports Commentor) and more. He’s also looking forward to The Eric Andre Show Live, which is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat with surprises and laughter. 

Looking for more events? Check out these other happenings in the area: 

- Les Miserables at the Fox 

- Virginia Highland Summerfest 

June is bustling with vibrant events! Mike and Sammie are sharing some exciting happenings in the Atlanta area. Sammie has her eyes on the <a href="https://snugconcerts.org/event/100percent/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">100% Artists Festival in Cabbagetown</a>, an electrifying outdoor concert event showcasing an exceptional lineup of musical talent. She’s also looking forward to the <a href="http://ttps//americanhydrangeasociety.org/Annual-Garden-Tour" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">American Hydrangea Society Annual Garden Tour,</a> where you can view beautiful florals and maybe learn a tip about how to keep them fresh and vibrant.&nbsp;Mike is excited about <a href="https://www.renderatl.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Render ATL,</a> a tech and music conference featuring a keynote from Shannon Sharpe (Host of Club Shay Shay and Professional Sports Commentor) and more. He’s also looking forward to <a href="https://ericandretour.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Eric Andre Show Live,</a> which is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat with surprises and laughter.&nbsp;Looking for more events? Check out these other happenings in the area:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.foxtheatre.org/events/detail/les-miserables-2023" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">- Les Miserables at the Fox</a>&nbsp;- <a href="https://vahi.org/summerfest/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Virginia Highland Summerfest</a>&nbsp;

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