Weekend events: Sweetwater Fest, Boom Ball, Streets Alive

Kristal Dixon

Bearded baserunner in white with a purple sleeve slides into home as a black-clad catcher leaps to tag; a crowded stadium watches from the stands. — Lucky Llamas and Chaos Crew will take the field for a game of Boom Ball, a high-energy, entertainment-focused form of baseball. Photo: Courtesy of Adam Levermore for Boom Ball

Staycationing but want some plans? Check out these events happening around metro Atlanta:

🍻 Sweetwater 420 Fest is back at a new location, bringing two days of music and beer to Atlanta's largest green space, Shirley Clarke Franklin Park. (Fri.-Sat.)

🪴 Stock up on some greenery at Cobb Master Gardeners' 26th annual Plant Sale & Expo. (Fri.-Sat.)

🎵 Cardi B brings her Little Miss Drama Tour to Atlanta. (Fri.-Sat.)

🏍️ MotoAmerica brings exciting motorcycle racing to Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. (Fri.-Sun.)

⚽ Atlanta United hosts Nashville at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Sat.)

🎤 Saturday's game, dubbed HBCU Night by the team, will feature a halftime performance by Atlanta hip-hop artist T.I.
🥁 You can also catch marching bands from Clark Atlanta University and Morehouse College's show off their drumline skills.

🥎 Boom ball, a high-energy, entertainment-driven spin on baseball, makes its debut in metro Atlanta with a match between the Lucky Llamas and the Chaos Crew. (Sat.)

👩🏽‍🦱 Create community, pick up new skills and celebrate culture at the Natural Hair, Health and Beauty Show. (Sat.-Sun.)

🚲 Take advantage of a car-free Peachtree with Atlanta Streets Alive. (Sun.)

⚽ Play Fair ATL hosts a community soccer tournament, food, music and family-friendly activities at Candler Park. (Sun.)

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Weekend events: Sweetwater Fest, Boom Ball, Streets Alive

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