Things to Do in Atlanta This Weekend
Your Atlanta weekend, Nov. 6-8, 2026: networking, the big games and shows, festivals and new openings, checked against official listings.
New Atlanta Restaurant and Business Openings 2026 (Updated Weekly)
Every new Atlanta restaurant, bar and shop BNG has reported in 2026, by month and neighborhood, plus what's coming soon and what's closing.
The Ultimate Guide to Living in Atlanta (2026)
Where to live, what it costs, how to get around and where to meet people: BNG's complete, sourced guide to living in Atlanta, updated for 2026.
ATL Weekend List: Networking, Big Events and Festivals, Nov. 6-8
Your Atlanta weekend in one list: networking events, big concerts and games, and festivals for Nov. 6-8, with times, venues and prices.
Tous les Jours Bakery Celebrates Its Midtown Grand Opening Nov. 6 With Free Tumblers for the First 130
Tous les Jours Bakery is open in Midtown; its grand opening is Friday, Nov. 6, at 10 a.m., with a free tumbler for the first 130.
Westside Stride Turns Howell Mill Road Into a Free Open Street Sunday, Nov. 8, With Atlanta Streets Alive
Westside Stride and Atlanta Streets Alive open Howell Mill Road to walkers and cyclists Sunday, Nov. 8, noon to 6 p.m. Free.
Beyonce Self-Funded Cecred After Prospective Investors Pushed to Cut Product Spending, Tina Knowles Says
Tina Knowles says Beyonce financed Cecred herself after prospective investors pushed to spend less on product and more on marketing.
Zoo Atlanta's Panda Grove Opens Nov. 6: How to Tell Ping Ping and Fu Shuang Apart
Zoo Atlanta's Arthur M. Blank Panda Grove opens Friday, Nov. 6. The care team says Ping Ping is larger with a Y on his nose; Fu Shuang has a rounder face.
Paris-Born Amorino Gelato Opens Its Third Georgia Location at Medley in Johns Creek Nov. 6 With Free Cones
Paris-founded Amorino Gelato opens Nov. 6 at 7125 Medley Crossing in Johns Creek, with a free cone for each of the first 1,000 guests.
Muchacho Opens Its Third Atlanta-Area Location Nov. 6 in a 1940 Bungalow in Downtown Decatur
Muchacho opens its third location Nov. 6 in a 1940 bungalow at 129 Church St. in Downtown Decatur, with nearly 7,000 square feet of outdoor space.
Downtown Atlanta's First Public Dog Park Opens in Woodruff Park
Downtown Atlanta's first public dog park is open in Woodruff Park: 6,500 square feet, off-leash, with separate small-dog and large-dog sections.
Atlanta City Council Honors The Colonnade, Open Since 1927, With a 100th Anniversary Proclamation
Atlanta City Council honored The Colonnade, open since 1927 and on Cheshire Bridge Road since 1962, with a 100th anniversary proclamation.
Light Up Dunwoody Returns to the Donaldson-Bannister House Lawn on Nov. 15
Light Up Dunwoody returns Nov. 15, 2-6 p.m., at the Donaldson-Bannister House with Santa, live music, food trucks and the tree and menorah lighting.
Cabbagetown's Chomp and Stomp Returns Nov. 6-7 With a Chili Cookoff on Wylie Street
Chomp and Stomp is back in Cabbagetown: Friday night in Cabbagetown Park on Nov. 6, then the chili cookoff on Wylie Street Nov. 7. Spoons $12-$18.
The Blind Elf Holiday Pop-Up Bar Opens Nov. 6 at Tin Lizzy's Midtown
The Blind Elf holiday pop-up bar opens Nov. 6 at Tin Lizzy's Midtown, 77 12th St. NE, with holiday cocktails and bites from 11 a.m. daily.
Three Taverns Is Closing Its Original Decatur Taproom on New Street After 13 Years
Three Taverns is suspending production at its New Street taproom in Decatur after 13 years. Imaginarium and Ponce Brew Terminal stay open.
Atlanta Comedian Druski Signs a Multi-Year Netflix Deal, With 'Collect and Praise' Arriving Dec. 1
Atlanta-based comedian Druski signed a multi-year Netflix deal; his first series, 'Collect and Praise' with Mike Epps, arrives Dec. 1.
'Waiting to Exhale in Concert' Brings the Film and a Live Soundtrack Band to the Fox Theatre Nov. 6
The Fox Theatre screens 'Waiting to Exhale' on Nov. 6 while a live band led by Adam Blackstone performs the soundtrack. Show starts at 7:30 p.m.
Atlanta Relaunches FLOAT Water Bill Help With Up to 36 Months to Pay and Late Fees Waived
Atlanta's FLOAT program is back for past-due water bills: interest-free plans up to 36 months, late fees waived, enrollment through Jan. 31, 2027.
StillFire Brewing Opens Its Third Georgia Taproom in Downtown Tucker on Nov. 6
StillFire Brewing opens its third Georgia location Nov. 6 at 2316 Main St. in downtown Tucker, next to Tucker Town Green.