Feb 5, 2026 - Things to Do

Weekend events: Jazz fest, Hawks games, lip syncing battle

Kristal Dixon

Basketball players wearing red and white uniforms watch as one player catches a rebound from a shot. — Corey Kispert #24 of the Atlanta Hawks grabs the rebound during the game against the Miami Heat on Feb. 3. Photo: Courtesy of Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images

The sun will be shining and the temperatures will be warmer this weekend, so get outside for some Vitamin D and check out these events:

🎤 Watch teams compete for the best in lip syncing at the ninth annual Battle for the Brain, a fundraiser for Daughters Against Alzheimers. (Thurs.)

🏀 The Atlanta Hawks will play two games at State Farm Arena: Utah Jazz (Thurs.) and Charlotte Hornets. (Sat.)

🎷 Denise Thimes will headline the Emory Jazz Fest 2026 (Thurs.-Sat.)

🚐 Looking for the perfect vehicle for a camping trip across the country? The Ultimate RV Show may have what you're looking for. (Thurs.-Sun.)

🎶 Vocalist Gregory Porter brings his Love Is King tour to the Cobb Energy Center. (Fri.)

🏞️ Hunting, fishing and outdoor enthusiasts can drop by the 2026 DSC Convention & Sporting Expo at the Georgia World Congress Center. (Fri.-Sun.)

👟 Lace up those running shoes and run (or walk) the 2026 Westside Beltline 10K-3K. (Sat.)

🦪 If you missed Smyrna's Oysterfest, Park Tavern's got you covered. They are hosting their own celebration with live music, fresh oysters and even fried shrimp and chicken for those who don't partake. (Sat.)

🎉 Celebrate Lunar New Year with a performance by the Atlanta Chinese Dance Company at the Lawrenceville Arts Center. (Sat.)

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