The weekend is primed and ready for an influx of eclectic events in both metro Atlanta and Colorado, ensuring those ready to bid adieu to July can do so with a veritable smorgasbord of activities that appeal to entertainment seekers of all stripes.
If your weekend plans are looking bland as unsalted butter, Atlanta is the place to spice things up with a packed schedule that includes everything from the River Rock Concert & Festival to Missy Elliott's high-energy "Out of This World" tour. Amidst the musical melee, the Moonfly Comedy Show and performances by Cocoa Brown are on tap for a few belly laughs, according to FOX 5 Atlanta. For those whose palates are as important as their playlists, the Atlanta Ice Cream Festival and Buckhead Restaurant Week are serving up delectable choices sure to please.
Meanwhile, Colorado isn't one to be left in dust, with a smorgasbord of outdoor festivals and fairs to choose from. The Colorado Dragon Boat Festival at Denver's Sloan Lake and the Cheesman Park Art Fest, boasting over 150 artists, are cultural highlights. Avon’s open-air Arts Celebration and the River Run Art Festival in Keystone are also hot tickets, showcasing fine arts candidates for taking home and treasuring. For more on these Colorado happenings, 9NEWS has laid out the details.
For families trekking out in Atlanta, the orbits align at "Sesame Street The Musical" offering specials before it bids adieu to its run, while Creekwater Alpaca Farm Barn Tour is an animal lover's haven. Atlanta Streets Alive offers a refreshing, vehicle-free Peachtree Street for a boost of endorphins with biking, walking, and dancing, as per FOX 5 Atlanta. Over in Colorado, excitement continues with rodeos across multiple counties including the Douglas County Fair & Rodeo and the Eagle County Fair & Rodeo that promise traditional fun with a side of adrenaline.
Looking ahead, Atlanta will soon welcome "Funny Girl" to the Fox Theatre stage, while James Taylor fans in Colorado can revel in the nostalgia-steeped "Sweet Baby James" tribute at the Aurora Theatre, as reported by FOX 5 Atlanta.
