Atlanta Events

Best of November 2009

Address: Atlanta History Center • 130 W Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305 Category: Holiday / Seasonal Event - Dia de los Muertos Dates: November 1, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Expand your cultural horizons and honor your ancestors on the Day of the Dead (or Dia de los Muertos). During the festival, which has its roots in Mexican tradition, people get together with loved ones to remember their deceased relatives and friends. Customary celebrations feature bright colors, decorated sugar...

Address: Bobby Dodd Stadium • North Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 Category: Sports Event - Football (American) Dates: November 28, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

This game, an annual tradition for fans of both teams, brings the Bulldogs from their home field in Athens to face off against the Yellow Jackets in the heart of Atlanta. Even if you can't get tickets to the game (they're only available to those with season tickets), you still might want to stop by Tech to see the...

Address: North Atlanta Trade Center • 1700 Jeurgens Ct, Norcross, GA 30093 Category: Convention / Conference - Other Dates: November 21 - November 22, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Maybe you know a child who finds trains endlessly fascinating – or maybe that person who loves trains is you. Whatever your connection to railroads, get on board for the Great Train Expo. This show and sale features model railroads and hands-on exhibits in addition to demonstrations and workshops. If you're interested...

Address: Lenox Square Mall / Phipps Plaza • 3393 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326 Category: Holiday / Seasonal Event - Christmas Dates: November 26, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Across Georgia, the state's tallest and fullest evergreen trees hope to become the Great Tree at Lenox Square Mall. The lucky specimen is decorated with ornaments the size of basketballs and erected for all to see on the roof of the shopping center. The lighting of the tree on Thanksgiving night is an Atlanta...

Address: Decatur Library • 215 Sycamore St, Decatur, GA 30030 Category: Literary Event - Reading Dates: November 17, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Atlanta author Andrews, who once worked as a journalist, has been charming readers with stories set in Georgia for years. Her latest novel, The Fixer Upper, focuses on the trials and tribulations of renovating a Victorian house and is based in part on the author's real-life experiences. In person, Andrews is just as...

Address: Fabulous Fox Theatre • 660 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 Category: Holiday / Seasonal Event - Christmas Dates: November 19 - December 6, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

You've always wanted to see the Rockettes during the holidays, right? Well, this year, you don't have to go to the Big Apple to catch the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. The show is coming to Atlanta, and a drive to the Fox is nothing compared to a trip to New York City. Plus, seeing the Rockettes is totally worth...

Address: Alliance Theatre, Hertz Stage • 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 Category: Performance - Comedy - Group Comedy Dates: November 6 - December 13, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

When The Second City comedy troupe came to Atlanta from Chicago, they must have liked what they saw, because they're back for their second collaboration with the Alliance Theatre. This show, a world premiere written by The Second City, will be performed on the Hertz Stage, which is the Alliance's more intimate...

Address: The Viking Store • 1745 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 Category: Class / Lecture - Cooking / Culinary Dates: November 12 - November 19, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Maybe you're planning to host Thanksgiving this year but don't have a clue where to start. Or perhaps you're ready to move beyond making your grandmother's delicious-but-dated green bean casserole for every family celebration. Whatever your reason for attending, this class at the Viking Cooking School has you covered....

Address: Decatur Square • Clairemont Ave and W Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030 Category: Fair / Festival - Food / Drink Dates: November 7, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

You've been thinking about trying new wines for ages, but you haven't gotten very far. Well, it's high time you went to a wine-tasting event. At this festival, you'll sample a wide range of wines from around the world – and perhaps even get tips on selections to take your Thanksgiving dinner to the next level. If...

Address: 1795 W Wesley Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30327 Category: Benefit Event - Other Dates: November 14 - December 6, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

There's no time like the holidays to look for decorating inspiration for your home. Give yourself an early present and visit this show house to see the work of some of Atlanta's best designers. You'll get ideas for every room, and you can use them for both the upcoming holiday season and beyond. Plus, with the...