ATL Weekend List: Networking, Big Events and Festivals, Oct. 23-25

Atlanta Events
Written by John Wolfe

Here's what's happening in Atlanta this weekend, Oct. 23-25: networking, big events and festivals, checked against official listings and local guides. Times and prices can change, so confirm before you go.

Networking

  • BNG Sky Line Society Rooftop Social | Sat-Sun 8p-12a | Rooftop wine mixer, live music

  • Pitch Practice | Fri 1p | Atlanta Tech Village, Buckhead (3423 Piedmont Rd NE)

  • Startup Chowdown Buckhead | Fri | Atlanta Tech Village, Buckhead

  • Dirty South AI Monthly Meetup + Demo Night | Sat 7-10p | South Park Lofts, 174 Chester Ave SE, Reynoldstown (networking from 9:30)

Big Events

  • Atlanta Dream vs. Golden State Valkyries, WNBA Finals Game 4 | Sat 1p | State Farm Arena

  • Georgia Tech vs. Boston College | Sat 3:30p | Bobby Dodd Stadium

  • Atlanta United vs. Chicago Fire | Sat 7:30p | Mercedes-Benz Stadium

  • Hawks vs. Rockets, Opening Night (free T-shirt giveaway) | Sat 8:30p | State Farm Arena

  • Falcons vs. 49ers | Sun 1p | Mercedes-Benz Stadium

  • Johnny Blue Skies & the Dark Clouds, Mutiny for the Masses Tour | Sun 8p | State Farm Arena

  • Atlanta Symphony Orchestra: Rhapsody in Blue | Sun 8p | Woodruff Arts Center

Festivals

  • Atlanta Fair | Fri-Sun (through Nov 8) | Georgia State Stadium area

  • Showing Our Colors Fall Festival | Sat 10a-6p | Decatur Square

  • Atlanta Mac & Cheese Festival | Sat 11a-9p | Believe Music Hall, 181 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW

  • Inman Park Wine Stroll | Sat 1-6p | Inman Park (check-in 1028 Edgewood Ave)

  • Atlanta Handmade, Food & Small Business Festival | Sat-Sun 11a-7p | Atlanta Expo Center North, 3650 Jonesboro Rd SE

  • Smyrna Crafts & Drafts Fall Festival | Sat 10a-6p, Sun noon-5p | Village Green Park, Smyrna | Free

  • Grant Park Market in the Park Fall Festival | Sun 10a-3p | Boulevard Green

  • Poncey-Highland Restaurant Week | Through Sun | Poncey-Highland | No tickets needed

Sources: BNG events, Atlanta Tech Village, Meetup, State Farm Arena, Discover Atlanta, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta Parent, Decaturish, Atlanta News First, Eventbrite, AJC.

Follow @buckheadnetworkinggroup for the Weekend List every Thursday and the Week Ahead every Sunday.

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