November Events Around Atlanta

Single Day Events

Nov. 2 Appropriate at Actor’s Express

Nov. 3 A Chorus Line is a story about casting a new Broadway musical, at Cobb Civic Center in Marietta.

Nov. 5 Chomp & Stomp has a chili cook-off (tasting at 12:30 p.m.), food vendors, old-time music, and a 5K run at Cabbagetown Park. Come early to sample.

Nov. 5 Chris Mitchell plays a combination of romantic Latin jazz, bossa nova, and R&B at Center Stage Theater.

Nov. 5 Decatur Wine Festival

Nov. 5 Atlanta Hot and Spicy Festival,

Nov. 5 The Super Run 5K and 1K walk provides a cape and welcomes costumes at Brook Run Park in Dunwoody.

Nov. 5 Acworth Craft Beer Fest

Nov. 5 Suwanee Wine Fest

Nov. 6 King of Pops Field Day

Nov. 6 Afternoon in the Country

Nov. 6 Founders’ Day at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain.

Nov. 11 Free Entrance Days in the National Parks.

Nov. 12 Atlanta Veterans Day Parade

Nov. 12 The Sweet Spot is a high-energy celebration of the sexy arts that includes spoken word, burlesque dance, body painting, comedy, fashion, and DJ music at 595 North Event Center for age 21+

Nov. 12 Crafts and Drafts at Atlantic Station

Nov. 12 Grant Park Mothball

Nov. 12 Brookhaven Brunch Festival

Nov. 12 Atlanta Veg Fest offers speakers and vegan vendors at Cobb County Civic Center in Marietta.

Nov. 12 Grandiose Grape Fall Wine Festival

Nov. 13 ExpoMujer, which includes a health fair, fashion show, talk show, and workshops at Infinite Energy Center in Duluth.

Nov. 18 Potter Pub Crawl includes five bars in Virginia Highlands with food and drink specials plus a costume contest starting at Diesel Filling Station for age 21+.

Nov. 19 Lighting of Atlantic Station

Nov. 20 Macy’s Great Tree Lighting Show

Nov. 20 Light Up Dunwoody

Nov. 24 Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon & 5K begin and end near Turner Field on Thanksgiving.

Nov. 26 Mannheim Steamroller Christmas, performed live with acoustic-electronic seasonal hits and multimedia effects at Fox Theatre.

Nov. 27 Atlanta Falcons play the Arizona Cardinals in a home game at Georgia Dome.

Nov. 27 The Hip Hop Nutcracker gives Tchaikovsky’s score a modern twist with a dozen hip-hop dancers in an urban setting at Fox Theatre. Discount tickets.

Multiple Day Events

Nov. 3-6 Indian Festival and Pow-Wow showcases Native American dance, drumming, bow making, open-fire cooking, storytelling, and artistry at Stone Mountain Park.

Nov. 4-5 IrishFest Atlanta

Nov. 4-5 Netherworld thrills and terrifies with stunt actors in intense makeup, movie-quality special effects, and detailed sets at a large house in Norcross.

Nov. 4-5 13 Stories Haunted House [sound] has 6 terrifying attractions and a Hollywood level of detail.

Nov. 4-6 Godspell tells the story of Jesus and his disciples through a series of charming and hilarious scenes with a musical score a score ranging from ragtime to rock and rap in Dunwoody.

Nov. 4-6 Hell’s Gates is an outdoor trail that leads you through nine shocking scenes with live actors and special effects in Dawsonville.

Nov. 4-6 HemlockFest near Dahlonega.

Nov. 4-5 Peter Morrison performs classical magic and comedy up close at 444 Theatre.

Nov. 4-13 The Unexpected Guest is a whodunit set on a on a dark and foggy night at OnStage Atlanta.

Nov. 5-6 Chastain Park Arts Festival

Nov. 5-6 Cotton States Cat Show

Nov. 5-20 Book Festival of the MJCCA

Nov. 11-12 Cumming Steam, Antique Tractor, and Gas Engine Expo at Cumming Fairgrounds.

Nov. 11-13 Peter and the Starcatcher

Nov. 12-13 Atlanta Pet Expo

Nov. 12-13 Art Visions at Paideia School

Nov. 12-Jan. 4 Stone Mountain Christmas features 2 million lights, holiday shows, a snow-angel palace, a parade with Santa, fireworks, and snowfall at Stone Mountain Park.

Nov. 12-Jan. 7 Garden Lights, Holiday Nights features one million colorful lights, costumed characters, attractions, and snacks at the 30-acre Atlanta Botanical Garden.

Nov. 12-Jan. 7 Fantasy in Lights is a spectacular holiday light and sound show, with eight million lights, displays, a Christmas village, and Santa Claus at Callaway Gardens

Nov. 16-Jan. 1 The Santaland Diaries is a comedy for adults at Horizon Theatre.

Nov. 17-20 Buried Alive Film Fest at 7 Stages Theatre.

Nov. 18-20 SoJam is a weekend of “a cappella” concerts, competitions, and classes at Morehouse College.

Nov. 18-Jan. 1 Holiday in Lights

Nov. 19-20 Heroes & Villains Fan Fest

Nov. 19-20 Indie Craft Experience Holiday Shopping Spectacular at Georgia Freight Depot.

Nov. 19-Dec. 31 Magical Nights of Lights

Nov. 19-Jan 1 Festival of the SEAson features a light and music show, tree-lighting ceremonies, Santa and SCUBA Claus, and live entertainment at Georgia Aquarium.

Nov. 23&25 Cirque Dreams Holidaze has flying reindeer, jumping gingerbread men, rousing music, amazing costumes, and Santa Claus at Fox Theatre.

Nov. 24-Dec. 31 Lights of Life is open every day with 1.5 miles of holiday lights, displays, kids’ activities, and concessions at Life University.

Nov. 25-27 Dirty Dancing, with passionate dancing and hit songs from the movie live at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Discount Friday tickets.

Nov. 27-Dec. 13 Christmas at Callanwolde

Nov. 30-Dec. 18 Black Nativity retells the story of the first Christmas with dance, spirituals, gospel music, and a rousing finale at Southwest Arts Center.