11th Annual Family Food Fest
JUNE 15 11th Annual Family Food Fest The Foundry at Puritan Mill 3-6pm $35/adult, $15/children under 10 Celebrate Father’s Day at this multicultural fundraiser put on by the Atlanta Culinary Charities that is filled with all-you-can-eat tasting experiences from top chefs, caterers and talented home cooks and more. familyfoodfestatl.org
26th Annual Butterfly Festival
JUNE 7-8 26th Annual Butterfly Festival Chattahoochee Nature Center 9am-3pm, Saturday; Noon-5pm, Sunday $25 Get up close with live butterflies, meet pollinator experts and join the Migration Game to learn about monarchs while also enjoying delicious food and live entertainment. chattnaturecenter.org/special-events/butterfly-festival
Atlanta Taco & Tequila Bar Crawl
JUNE 7 Atlanta Taco & Tequila Bar Crawl Midtown Atlanta 1-6pm $25 and Up The 8th Annual Taco & Tequila Crawl is back—get ready for a fiesta filled with free tacos, discounted margaritas, tequila and beer specials! Enjoy live DJs, a party bus and a lively bar crawl experience. barcrawlusa.com/event/atlanta-taco-tequila-bar-crawl-8th-annual
Oundjian Conducts Mahler Symphony No. 7
JUNE 5 AND 7 Oundjian Conducts Mahler Symphony No. 7 The Woodruff Arts Center 8pm $29 and Up The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra wraps up its season in grand style with guest conductor Peter Oundjian leading two powerhouse performances. aso.org/events
Piedmont Park Conservancy
Keep one of Atlanta’s favorite urban green spaces clean by volunteering with the Piedmont Park Conservancy. With over 6 million annual visitors, you can help keep Piedmont Park pristine by picking up trash, planting flowers or trees, supporting conservation efforts, leading tours and helping with various special events. Check out their website to learn more. […]
Hope Atlanta
Help people experiencing homelessness in our neighborhood with Hope Atlanta, an organization that not only provides temporary shelter for unhoused individuals but also empowers them to achieve self-sufficiency. With this organization, you can help prepare and serve meals, stock and organize donated items, collect and drop off items for newly housed individuals and more. Details: […]
Furkids
Furkids is an organization focused on giving furry friends a chance at a better life. Make a difference in an animal’s life by volunteering at the Midtown Furkids Adoption Center, located inside the Petsmart across from Ponce City Market. You’ll help with Saturday adoption events, socializing shy cats, cleaning litter boxes and playing with the […]
Strong4Life Superhero Sprint 5K and Fun Run
Get sweaty for a good cause at the Strong4Life Superhero Sprint 5K and Fun Run, benefiting Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, June 7 at Piedmont Park. This family-friendly run has something for everyone, from face painting to fresh produce stands. Register on their website today! Details: 1322 Monroe Dr., give.choa.org
Piedmont Park Arts Fest
Piedmont Park Arts Fest is back Aug. 16-17, and is the perfect opportunity to give back to your community. Volunteer by assisting with parking, greeting guests, helping vendors unload, assisting artists with check-in and more. After you give your time, make sure to enjoy all the festival has to offer by shopping the art, indulging […]
Helmut Lucero Love Domagalski: Mayoral Candidate • Community Creator • Author
By Wyndi Kappes For Helmut Lucero Love Domagalski, community isn’t just important, it’s everything. A 2023 Best Self Atlanta Over 40 & Fabulous winner, LGBTQIA+ advocate and founder of the Gayly Impact nonprofit, he turned rejection from family and faith into the foundation for the community he and so many others needed. Now, after a […]
