Weekend events: Pride festivals, World Cup watch parties
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With the FIFA World Cup coming into town and other events on the books, there is no shortage of things to do this weekend.
Here's a quick rundown:
⚽ Decatur WatchFest '26 kicks off today at 3pm with a free screening of the first World Cup match between Mexico and South Africa on the Square. (Thurs.)
- Hip-hop artist Big Boi of Outkast will perform at a sold-out concert at 7:30pm.
🎉 Atlanta's FIFA Fan Festival opening celebration takes place at Centennial Olympic Park. (Thurs.)
Hip-hop artist Rick Ross will celebrate the 20th anniversary of his debut album Port of Miami with an orchestra performance at the Fox Theater. (Fri.)
🩰 Watch dancers and their companies give their all in the 2026 Modern Atlanta Dance Festival. (Fri.-Sat.)
🏳️🌈 June is Pride Month and the city of Smyrna is hosting its 6th annual festival at Market Village. (Sat.)
- The Visibility Club's Gwinnett Pride 2026 celebration takes place at Thrasher Park. (Sat.)
🚪 Tiny Doors ATL will unveil the first of four new Tiny Doors of Downtown at noon Saturday at Founders Green, the new green space in South Downtown.
- Attendees can scan a QR code to embark on a scavenger hunt to find the other doors.
🏘️ Pick up some decor tips at the West End Tour of Homes & Gardens and Art Stroll. (Sat.)
🎨 Check out the talents of local and regional artists at the Hapeville Main Street Summer Gallery Crawl. (Sat.)
🎸 Rock band Wolfmother brings its 20th anniversary tour to Buckhead Theater. (Sat.)
🛴 Atlanta Streets Alive sets up along a new route for FIFA World Cup-related events: Martin Luther King Jr. Drive from the Beltline Westside Trail to Northside Drive. (Sun.)
🖼️ Peruse food vendors and vintage goodies at the final Market in the Park in Grant Park. (Sun.)