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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Don’t miss these big June events
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By Collin Kelley
There are plenty of events happening
around the metro this June (be sure to
check out HowDoYouAtlanta.com to see
more), but these definitely need to be on
your calendar.
Atlanta Fringe Festival
The 11th annual event takes place June
5-11 at venues across the city with live
theatre, improv comedy, puppetry, magic,
storytelling, and more. Get tickets and see
the full lineup at atlantafringe.org.
Water for Elephants
The Alliance Theatre is staging the world
premiere of the musical based on the
bestselling novel from June 7 to July
9. Romance, deception, and a little bit
of magic are all thrown in about this
traveling circus. Tickets are on sale now at
alliancetheatre.org.
Virginia-Highland Summerfest
The 38th annual free event is Saturday,
June 10, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. featuring
fine art, live music, a 5K run, childrens
activities, and more. There will be music
all day and the event will be capped off
by headliners Perpetual Groove. The
festival is produced by the Virginia-
Highland Civic Association, this nonprofit
fundraiser supports the maintenance of
the neighborhood and highlights area
shopping, dining, and nightlife. Get
more details and the full music lineup at
vahisummerfest.org.
Midnight Market
Head to Atlantic Station in West Midtown
on June 9-10 from 6 to 11:55 p.m. There
will be more than 30 restaurants and food
trucks serving tastes from around the
world, multiple bars, outdoor vendors
and an artist market, free roller skating,
live DJs and dancing, free games, and
more. Tickets range in price from $25 for
general admission to $55 for VIP. Visit
atlanticstation.com for more details.
Juneteenth Celebration
The Atlanta History Center in Buckhead
will hold its annual Juneteenth celebration
on Sunday, June 18 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The commemoration will connect visitors
to the crucial moment in American history
when the last slaves were emancipated in
Texas. This year’s immersive celebration will
feature live music, storytelling, interactive
activities, and more. Get more details at
atlantahistorycenter. com.
Family Food Fest
The 9th annual Fathers Day celebration is
set for Sunday, June 18, from 3 to 6 p.m.
at the Georgia Freight Depot next door to
Underground Atlanta. There will be plenty
of food to taste from local chefs, cooking
demonstrations, live entertainment, a kids
zone, and much more. The event raises
funds for the nonprofit Atlanta Culinary
Charities, which supports afterschool and
weekend programs for youth. Tickets are
$35 in advance or $40 at the door. Visit
familyfoodfest.org for more information.
Food That Rocks
Sandy Springs is hosting its annual Food
That Rocks event on June 8 from 7 to 10
p.m. at City Springs, 1 Galambos Way.
Nearly 30 restaurants will be offering tastes,
a dessert bar, and bottomless wine, beer,
and cocktail tastings. There will also be live
music from The Geek Squad. Tickets are
$85 for general admission and $125 for
VIP, which includes 6 p.m. early access and
a swag bag. See the restaurant lineup and
more details at foodthatrocks.org.
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