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Top 10 things to do around Atlanta (July 8-10)

By Nelson Hicks, WSB-TV

Here are some more photos from Chihuly in the Garden at the Atlanta Botanical Garden.

By Nelson Hicks, WSB-TV

Friday & Saturday

Raccoon Creek Bluegrass Festival

Enjoy the sounds of bluegrass music from bands from across the country at the Raccoon Creek Music Park in Dallas, GA.

Friday

Atlanta Dream

Cheer on Atlanta’s WNBA team The Dream as they take on the Wings at 7:30pm.

Saturday

Reptile Day

The Fernbank Museum of History puts you face-to-face with live pythons, king snakes, geckos, tortoises, monitors, and inguanas for Reptile Day.  The fun also includes presentations about them.

Sunday

Brand New & Modest Mouse

Modest Mouse and Brand New team up for an unforgettable live show for Atlanta fans at Chastain Park.

Upcoming

Boyz II Men-July 14

Known for their comedy, alt rock, and folk music, this live show is unlike anything else you’ve seen.  Don’t miss this show at Chastain Park!

Ongoing

Lake Lanier Islands

Whether you are looking for the coolest lakeside spot for day play and nightlife, a sandy area to bask in the sun, or a place to let loose and let your inner child out, LanierWorld has it all.

Jazz on the Lawn:  July 8-Aug 5, Fridays at 7:30pm

Listen to classic and contemporary jazz, swing, fusion, smooth, and blues on the lawn at Callanwolde.

Chihuly in the Garden:  Now through Oct. 30

Stroll through the Atlanta Botanical Garden and gaze at the breathtaking glass installations of Dale Chihuly.  On Wednesday nights, the glass is illuminated.

Film Festival at the Fox Theatre (next movie-Shrek on Thursday, July 21)

From ogres and dinosaurs to singing mermaids, the festival offers a full range of flicks sure to please even the toughest budding critic. Cinematic favorites will be presented on an impressive 26-foot high x 56-foot-8-inch wide big screen, and under the starry canopy of  Fox Theatre’s distinct blue sky with twinkling stars and fluffy clouds.

Tapas on the Terrace series at St. Regis

The series occurs every Wednesday throughout the summer. The cost is $25 per guest which covers unlimited food offerings. A featured beverage will be available for an additional charge. 
July 13 – Filipino style Chicken wings Inasal with lemon grass coconut marinade and puffed rice
July 20 – Nashville Chicken Po Boy with roasted garlic aioli and carrot cucumber slaw
July 27 – Oyster Roast

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