What to do this weekend

Not sure what to do this weekend? Here are some ideas:

Movies in the Garden

What: A classic movie screened in the English Garden of a posh Atlanta hotel

Where: The Mansion on Peachtree (3376 Peachtree Road, Atlanta GA 30326)

When: Friday, June 17, 7pm—pre-screening reception, 8pm—film

Why: Because you want a fancy date-night for you and your southern gentleman/belle 

Cost: $40 a ticket, which includes two drinks, hors d’oeuvres and parking. Reservations are required and admission is 21+

Midsummer Music & Food Festival

What: Music and food festival 

Where: Candler Park

When: Saturday, June 18, 12-11pm

Why: Because you get to see bands like Ponderosa, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, and Dr. Dog, and eat yummy treats from the food trucks, fry stands, and cupcake carts

Cost: FREE 

Snow Cone Cocktails at Ritz Carlton

What: Watermelon, lime, and anejo tequila; passion fruit, lemon, and bourbon; or blackberry, honey, and moonshine snow cones! 

Where: The Ritz Carlton Atlanta (downtown: 181 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30303)

When: 2-9pm daily

Why: Because nothing beats the Atlanta heat better and a snow cone—a boozy one, that is

Cost: $12 a cocktail