Weekend events: Renaissance Fest, Braves, Mariah the Scientist

🍗 The Georgia Renaissance Festival kicks off its spring season with live music, daring shows and a village where you can shop, eat and check out an artisan market.

• The village will be open weekends, including on Memorial Day. (Sat. through May 31)

🎉 Speaking of festivals, don't forget about the 90th Atlanta Dogwood Festival, which spans three days at Piedmont Park. (Fri.-Sun.)

• 🎨 If you want a more chill festival vibe, the Spring Festival on Ponce gathers on Olmsted Linear Park. (Sat.-Sun.)

😄 Whitney Cummings brings her The Big Baby Tour to Center Stage Theater (Fri.)

🏀 The Hawks and the Cleveland Cavaliers face off at State Farm Arena. (Fri.)

🎤 Mariah the Scientist's Hearts Sold Separately makes a stop at Coca-Cola Roxy. (Fri.-Sat.)

⚾ The Atlanta Braves are back in town and will host the Cleveland Guardians for a three-game stretch at Truist Park. (Fri.-Sun.)

🎷 For the chill music lovers, the 20th Annual ATL Blues Festival serenades the Cobb Energy Center. (Sat.)

🪴 Peruse plants and other tools to spruce up your garden at the 25th annual Garden Faire (Sat.)

😆 Check out Ali Wong's standup routine at the Tabernacle. (Sat.)

🥘 Indonesian Night Spring Market brings food, vendors and live music to Norcross. (Sat.-Sun.)

🎭 The Fox Theater brings The South of Music to the stage. (through Sun.)